Looking for the best eats in Lancaster County, PA from a life long native—follow along to see where the hidden gems are.
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Get treated like a QUEEN at 409 in the heart of Lancaster City. 🌆 A perfect high end date.
401 Prime Lancaster, PA
Fine WINE + DINE and this hotspot in Lancaster City. 🍷
Belvedere Inn: Contemporary American Cuisine & Atmosphere Lancaster, PA
LUCA is a Wood-Fired Italian Kitchen in Lancaster, PA. We are inspired by the culinary traditions of Italy and rooted in the heritage of Lancaster county. 🫒 🍕 🍝
LUCA Lancaster, PA
Gauchos Brazilian steakhouse. The first one in Lancaster, PA—in the formally known as TGI Friday’s location near Park City Mall. Opening soon! If you ever ate at a Brazilian steakhouse you know it will never disappoint. 🥩🍽️
The Gaucho's Way Brazilian Steakhouse Lancaster, PA
This place is top notch! All their fish is fresh and they can even tell you where it came from. From steaks to seafood to their homemade bread everything is prepared VIP style. Dress up for this venue and make reservations.
Devon Seafood & Steak Hershey, PA
High end and class. This place has amazing food!
Fleming's Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar
The LARGEST BUFFET in Lancaster County. 200 feet of PA Dutch homestyle cooking. The best food whether it’s breakfast or lunch or dinner the food is sure to impress! A must do if you’re in the area. Afterwards wonder downstairs to a LARGE gift shop. M...
Shady Maple Smorgasbord: The LARGEST BUFFET in Lancaster County East Earl, PA🍗 🥞🥩🥗 🍰
FANCY & FINE
Want an upgrade to a classic sit down restaurant but not too upscale you need the dress, heels, or suit & tie. Doc and Bubbas is the perfect mix. The best food and drinks. Whether you want indoor seating in a more relaxed atmosphere or you want t...
Doc & Bubba's Mohnton, PA
Ok so a little outside Lancaster county but not far 🙃
Mimmo's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria | Reading, PA
This hidden gem is in Leola, PA. Rustic look with high end feels. 🥂
The Log Cabin Restaurant Leola, PA
Big city New York vibe in small town with NY style bagels and house made cream cheeses (over 40 + rotating flavors) at 2 locations. I LOVE the veggie cream cheese on a plain bagel. They also have the best coffee specialty drinks and breakfast/lunch m...
Wired Cup Cafe Ephrata, PA
Nice vibe inside. In Winter months you can rent a heated igloo with lights. So cute and cozy for a different date night! A must do!
Funck's Restaurant Leola, PA
A popular place, well known for their seafood!
Kyma Seafood Grill | Stevens PA
COMFORT EATS
Homemade ice cream, soups, and sandwiches. 2 locations: Ephrata & Leola. For an extra special treat get the Baked Fox. Ice cream of your choice pressed between 2 warm cookies 🍪 🦊. Kid friendly options available too!
Fox Meadows Creamery - Ephrata, PA
Retro drive and dine. Walk up to the counter to order and step out to the picnic tables by the creek to enjoy your old fashioned root beer, burgers, sandwiches, fries, homemade ice cream, milkshakes, and more. You won’t be disappointed! A one of a ki...
The BEST cookies! A sweet treat that you splurge with all natural ingredients and soon a protein cookie will be release with 30g of protein. They have different flavors and change it up so there is something everyone will like & YES they ship 🙌�...
Taylor Chip Lancaster, PA
The best iced coffee—yes over Starbucks and Dunkin’s IMO. They also have made it order sandwiches, soups, salads, ice cream, & their famous mini donuts that you can see them being made right by the cafe. All located right inside their store. Denv...
Weaver’s Café | Denver, PA
Coffee flights ☕️ Quick eats 🥪 Small town vibes! Always changing the drink menu to keep you on your toes and craving something new!
Javateas Gourmet Coffee Cafe Ephrata, PA
Small town vibes with this retro diner. Old time feels and old fashioned food, drink, & cream cream. Sure to be a family favorite.
Kountry Korner Cafe Reinholds, PA
Looking for somewhere that has a little bit of everything on the menu-look not dirtier than Park Place. Hone style cooking, big portions, and save room for their amazing dessert! 🍰
Park Place Diner Denver, PA
Just outside Lancaster County in Berks in Paolos! This recently renovated and updated building still serves the best food. Italian based and low cost. 🐟 🍕 🍜
Paolo's Restaurant & Bar Reading, PA
Ok so not in Lancaster County but the BEST CHEESESTEAKS!! 🥩
Gazzos Steaks Pottstown, PA
Farm fresh, authentic PA Dutch homestyle cooking. Enjoy buffet or just order off the menu and be sure to save room for dessert. Located right on the Oregon Dairy Farm and Grocery Store. 🐮 🌽
The Restaurant and Buffet at Oregon Dairy Lititz, PA
Italian restaurant. Indoor and outdoor seating and bar🍝 🥖
Zia Maria Italian Eatery & Pub Denver, PA
A little smaller buffet than Shady Maple but a still plenty of selection and same great taste! Everything is labeled on the glass. Hot buffet, salad bar, soup, bread, dessert bar, & grill. They also have buffet breakfast as well with all the PA D...
Yoder's Restaurant & Buffet New Holland, PA
If you love coffee and plants it’s a must do! 🪴 ☕️ So pretty inside. Plenty of tables and food as well!