Was in downtown Lancaster for business and, once again, Yelp directed us to a fabulous restaurant. 401 Prime was truly exceptional - great atmosphere, professional & friendly service, and outstanding food. We sat at the bar, which has a fantastic bourbon selection, and enjoyed a few items from the happy hour menu. The bartenders worked as a team and were super attentive. They provided us with some terrific recommendations and clearly love the food they serve. Our entrees were, in one word, special. Hope we have a reason to go back to the area because i definitely want to go back to 401 Prime. read more

Came here tonight for the first time and was blown away. Between the ambiance, the service, and menu we loved every detail. The restaurant is perfect for a date night spot. We both got cocktails (martini and old fashioned) which were some of the best we ever had. Our server Joseph went above and beyond to explain the menu to us in full detail and was extremely personable. I ended up ordering the Chilean sea bass while my boyfriend got the cowboy steak. Every bite was phenomenal. We truly can't wait to come back. read more

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If you are looking to drop some $$$$ for a special night out, this place has it all. Great ambiance, excellent service, and delicious food. Our group ordered a number of items on the menu. To start, the cocktails are phenomenal. The Prime Martini is the best martini I've ever had. There was an additional herbal flavor that took away any tinge of alcohol present. The salad was super fresh with an excellent balsamic. Scallops were cooked perfectly. Lobster tail was decent, fillet mignon was cooked well, but I personally didn't think it was exceptional. But the meatloaf... oh the meatloaf. Soooo good! We also really enjoyed the sides. Both the vegetable risotto and crab Mac and cheese were yummy. When it came time for dessert, the highlights were the almond pistachio chocolate thing, the cookie, and the bread pudding. We spent a lot, but really enjoyed the experience. read more

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So we ended up here because the Belvedere was packed and had a party upstairs. You can't compare the 2 but we decided to go "upscale" for the evening. We sat at the bar, that's just us, if it's the 2 of us. Our bartender was absolutely amazing, giving us great suggestions for dinner. We took her up on the Ribeye Cap, OMG, absolutely amazing, melted in your mouth. Great atmosphere! Drinks were amazing! 5 read more

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Very disappointed last night dinner (7/17/24). Forgot to put mango on summer salad, 2 out of 6 steaks needed to be sent back to be recooked, potato gratin was taste less and potatoes under cooked. One order of stuffed potato came out as a regular baked potato. I wouldn't go back there. Stay with Belvedere or Josephine's. read more

WOW! What an AMAZING addition to Lancaster. My husband heard about this place so we decided to give it a try. It's only been open for a couple of weeks, but you would think they've been open for years with how efficient and consistent everything was from the food to the service to the drinks. It's absolutely stunning inside. We found street parking. There's two entrances; the lounge and the main restaurant. We were quickly greeted by who I assume was the manager. We were sat right at our reservation time at a table towards the back (it was nice to walk through and see the place as we'd never been here before). Our server was Tabitha E who was hands down one of the best servers I've had in awhile. She was friendly, smiley and knowledgeable of the drinks and menu when asked. She was great at giving suggestions and quick to fulfill needs before asked. The gentlemen filling waters and clearing plates were kind and efficient. The drinks were PHENOMENAL!! We both started with the Prime Martini, which was good and yet different. The blue cheese encrusted berries were different but delicious. My husband enjoyed his old fashioned and I loved the apricot margarita. The glassware is so eclectic and really sets them apart from other dining establishments. The bar manager was kind enough to come over and discuss the different bourbons they had to offer. The food was flavorful and the portions were very generous. The king crab cocktail was delicious and nothing like we had ever tasted. The oysters were of relatively good size and the cocktail sauce was the best I've had! I got the crab cake and WOW! It was massive and mostly crab, which is a total win. My husband loved his steak and said whatever it was marinaded in or seasoned it was so good. We split the risotto and it was cooked perfectly. It was a good sharing size. We finished with the vanilla bean poached pear, espresso and an espresso martini. Everything was fabulous! The manager stopped over, which I always find to be a nice touch. To be quite honest, they could really compete with Davio's or Eddie V's. Everything was excellent and I highly recommend. I know we will be back soon! read more

401 Prime - Chef Daniel's "Signature " Crab Cake - Steakhouses Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Went for a little party. The food was fantastic so was the service. The staff was very attentive to our needs. The only complaint was no shoo fly pie or a spot to tie the buggy. read more

Food was excellent, service was impeccable, and the ambiance was perfect. I would recommend!

One of the best meals your can get in Lancaster. Pricey, but worth it. Check out the lounge for an upscale cocktail experience.

Thank goodness I don't eat steak often because I'd go broke, and it would be worth every penny. The wagyu filet...I don't even have words to describe how well prepared (aristocrat style for you Goodfellas fans aka medium rare) and delicious it was. The ambiance has finesse, the spirits are beyond, the sides a perfect compliment to the main dish. This is the kind of place where you pay top dollar to feast like a king. read more

Happy Restaurant Week in Lancaster. The good experience began the week prior to this dinner while I was at 401 Prime and decided to make a reservation for the Restaurant Week which was to begin the following week. I was initially told there were no reservations available.... but then the manager worked her wizardry and came up with a table for four for us! Had a lovely dinner with a great and attentive server. He recommended the chef special which is included on the restaurant week menu. It was scallops, which came served over potatoes and sided with asparagus. These really were some very special scallops. Briny, sweet , tender, not one iota overcooked, which can be such a problem with scallops. I was the only one who chose the scallops, and there was a lot of envy around the table when they were served to me :-) I started with the Neuske Bacon signature appetizer. As always it did not disappoint! Of course, each diner at the table was presented with a warm pop over and seasoned butter. The six sounds fillet was perfectly prepared as usual, in the photos, I realize that it appears very small, but it actually was a reasonable portion . Desserts included, crème brûlée, the warm chocolate chip cookie skillet with ice cream and a special bread pudding, which included chocolate chips and a sauce. During Restaurant week, the entrées are plated with two sides. The service was efficient and never condescending given everybody ordered off of the Restaurant week menu. I've included a picture of the teacup. All of the furnishings are top-notch. They are all leftovers of Amorette and I so appreciate they are being put to good use. read more

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4/13 Graduation Dinner The menu was specialized for my Graduation. Which was memorable and something I've never experienced until I went to 401 Prime. The Triple Cut Miso Bacon was phenomenal and the best kind of bacon I had tasted. Hats off to the chef to prepared that for my family and I. We had Kay as a server who was VERY knowledgeable about the menu and how the food is cooked. She had a keen sense of understanding and a place I would recommend to others as well. But if they're going to go; the need Kay as a server! Very impressed for our first time. read more

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I was super excited to go, but I was not impressed. The soup was lukewarm and tasted watery. I was personally not a fan of the smoked trout mascarpone, but perhaps it was just me. The filet and crab cake were okay, but nothing outstanding. I've heard the crab cakes are amazing. Lot of crab with little filling, but not much flavor. The filet was cooked well, but could have used a touch more salt. I did enjoy the vegetable risotto. We also ordered the Mac and cheese and Brussels - nothing special. Service was great, but I wouldn't go again. read more

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I wish I could remember our waiters name to give him a shoutout but of course I can't. But he was great! So attentive and answered all of our questioned. I came here with two coworkers while on a business trip and I was simply blown away. The ambiance is amazing. Nice, dimly lit but enough light if that makes any sense, sleek, and kinda sexy too. The wall of wine bottles was amazing and that was the nicest bathroom I've ever been in. The food. My goodness the food. We're torn here though. The filet mignon, although not my favorite cut of steak, was absolutely PERFECT. If every filet tasted that good, I'd always order them. The crab cake was the best crab cake I ever had. Honestly. It was amazing. We got the shrimp cocktail and for the price, there were only 4 shrimp. So that was a bit of a bummer. The shrimp bisque was almost inedible to me but it looked really cool. And the popover was exciting to see being brought to the table but that's when the excitement stopped- there was no flavor at all. It was actually hard to finish. But the cookie dessert at the end made up for it. For being a new restaurant, it's amazing. But there's definitely some improvements that need to be made. With that said though, I'd love to come back if ever in the area. read more

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Dropped in for drinks. I had the traditional Manhattan with bulleit rye and the party had an old fashioned, a Negroni, and a something-or-other with gin. Excellent. Atmosphere with the right amount of swank, premium glassware and well crafted drinks. I'll stop in again for happies as 50% off makes it quite reasonable! Southern out-of-towners were impressed. read more

Went there for the second time on Friday. Our waiter suggested an app that wasn't on the menu. It was wagu beef, scallops and crab cake. Our waiters name was Joseph for the record and when we got the bill the appetizers came in at a little over $200 on it own. All of the items were separate from each other and he obviously did this to run the bill up without telling us it would be over $200. Also the scallops were replaced with normal shrimp so it wasn't even presented the way that was describer. Also there is no dress code so be prepared to spend $500 for dinner while sitting next to people dressed like they are in a Waffle House. I am never going again. read more

A nicely decorated restaurant with a very nice selection of aged beef. The only item of note is that the aged beef, which I've tried three times now, has a flavor much different than other aged beef dishes I've had, and it's hard to describe except that I wouldn't classify it as a "flavorful beef" taste, it was closer to Ostrich, meaning very lean with little marbling. Regardless, judge for yourself. read more

One of the best meals I've had in a while. Joseph was an absolute pro. Highly recommend the 45 day aged Ribeye, creamed spinach and risotto. Hat tip to 401 prime. read more

This is a perfect restaurant for a special celebration. The food was excellent, service was attentive and the restaurant is understated and sophisticated. We were a little early so we got a drink for happy hour in the cool lounge (which could be a destination in itself). My husband and I shared a steak (because I love the sides as much as the main). We had black truffle mash (potatoes) and the shredded Brussels - both delicious). We were celebrating a birthday and they brought dessert with a festive sparkler. Oh, and the mango margarita was delicious. Be prepared, everything is pricey. read more

Called for reservation for 6. was charged an extra 20 percent for a large party. what a joke. good food but eat quick because lying to customers will result in closure quick. read more

Great food. Great service. Steaks were great, will definitely go back soon. Not cheap but worth it

We booked a private room for my birthday. They allowed us to reschedule because of a family emergency, which was amazing. The person we booked with was very nice and the server that night was amazing. The food was good but not sure I would go back because of the price. The atmosphere is fun. The only thing I would complain about is the decorations. She offered to have the room decorated for us. I sent pictures of what I wanted, color scheme and centerpieces. She had a budget of $150 and I asked for 3 single hydrangea centerpieces and pink balloons floating around the room - maybe a dozen. I got 3 single hydrangeas and 2 bunches of anchored balloons (3 to 4 balloons each) of black and gold balloons and she charged us the full amount. $150 for 3 flowers and maybe 8 balloons??? Once the bill came, they also put the room fee (which was $100 more than we were quoted) and the decoration fee with all the food and tried to get us to pay gratuity on it. The server was great and fixed it right away but I just didn't like that it wasn't separate from the start. read more

We came here for a birthday celebration and all I have to say is wow. As soon as we came in we were greeted by the hostess who promptly showed us to our table. Seating here is super comfortable. Spaced out so that you have a private experience and can't hear others' conversations. When we opened our menus all had a special birthday message printed on each page, which I thought was a great touch!! Our waitress was very knowledgeable, and as it was our first time, went through the wine/food menu pointing out some of the fan favorites. The dinning experience was perfect. Each course was spaced appropriately so that you weren't overwhelmed with dishes. We all had steak, which was cooked to our liking. The sides are all family style and meant to share. BUT my personal fave was the crab cake. Absolutely no filler - all lump crab meat!! Do not skip a mixed drink here because they are divine. We will be back soon!!! read more

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good service, excellent food, a little noisy around 6pm, service was beyond impeccable, from knowing the specials to the actual ingredients and cook of each item read more

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The food was amazing! They have the best meatloaf you'll ever eat! The steaks were phenomenal and the oysters were delicious!

Diverse menu, excellent service and genuinely fun ambiance and experience. Will definitely be back to read more

Just had dinner there for the first time. The atmosphere reflects fine dining and our server Andrew was top notch. He is truly a professional! I was a little disappointed with a few menu items given the food prices. I really enjoyed the lobster bisque and the popovers. My cocktail was also very good. The name escapes me but it was made with tequila. My salmon was very good but did not care for the orzo mixture. My husband did not care for the meatloaf. The lobster tail looked delicious. There were eight of us so I did see a variety of food items. read more

absolutely excellent I have dined here several times. The Wagyu appetizer is spectacular. The Wagyu appetizer is spectacular. The bar area is lovely, food, services, available; the cocktails or premium The crusted Seabass is perhaps the superior; I loved the cream spinach, I split this with friends. Excellent wine selection. read more

It was expensive. Not going to lie. For a date night we spent $400. But the food was amazing. We got raw oysters, the aged rib eye, crab cake and Chilean sea bass. Also the bread pudding and a few cocktails. The service was good. Just a tad slow. But she was busy. I was surprised by the wagyu prices at nearly $50/ounce. Minimum of 4 oz. But we never had wagyu so I wasn't sure really what to expect. But $200 steak. I was surprised. So we did not order it. Maybe next time. This isn't something we can afford to splurge on every date night, but it's nice for an occasion here and there. The Inside was done beautifully. It's definitely one of the nicest restaurants Lancaster has to offer. read more

Salty. Salty. Salty. The food was too salty. Could we have said something to the server? Sure, if we wanted to wait another 20 minutes to eat. But, I feel like this might have been a bad night...but, you won't see me taking the chance of going here again and dropping $475 on 4 people. Go for drinks....the bartender knows how to mix. read more

I ll start with the positives: the server was very friendly and appetizers were interesting and tasty. The dessert was sharable. However the steak, a cowboy ribeye. left much to be desired. Visiting from Texas if this was serviced to any cowboy they'd laugh at you. Honestly a better cut is to be had at the Texas Roadhouse, albeit without the positives I started with. It is almost criminal to pass off that cut for $89. 18 Ounces? Id check the scale, its more than a bit off. I prefer my steak medium rare, but ordered medium to guard against too raw cooking. Good think I did here because it was still less than medium rare in, dare I say, the thicker parts. Ranked as one of Lancaster's best steak house, all i have to say is that locals need to get get out of town then . read more

My family and I visited during Lancaster City Restaurant Week, to celebrate our 11 year old twins' academic accomplishments. Upon calling to make reservations the hostess inquired about the name of kids celebrating academic accomplishments. When we arrive our menus were stamped Congratulation with their names printed on all of our menus. It was such a nice and special touch. The menu included a broad range of delicious options. We ordered the wedge salad, colosseum shrimp cocktail, and bacon as an appetizer. The main courses were bbq ribs (sauce was great, ribs themselves weren't too good), prime rib, and filet mignon. A true family concession is that the filet was the best menu option. Dessert choice was vanilla crème brûlée and apple crisp. Both were absolutely delicious. The ambiance was perfect for the occasion. Great location for dates. There is another side that seemed much more vibrant and lively. Our server was friendly, polite, and very attentive. We will definitely dine here again. read more

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Expensive but worth it for our Anniversary dinner. Filet was delicious and the Salmon was made perfect. Baked potato was huge and creamed spinach & Asparagus was plenty for two. Service was great too! read more

We enjoyed the evening because the atmosphere is great. The people and the place are awesome. Décor is classy. Plates and glassware have a fun unique flare. The food missed the expectations mark at this price point. The food was good but not great. I expected great. Presentation was "Meh". After dinner we sat in the lounge and had drinks. This I want to do again. The atmosphere was great and we enjoyed the drinks and the vibe. read more

Absolutely the best steak I have ever eaten. Everything about 401 is top shelf. A little pricey, but well worth it for a special occasion.

Stopped in for a drink at the bar, nice atmosphere, nicely decorated. Sitting at the bar, we decided to order something to hold us over before dinner, I ordered the cheese platter expensively priced, so when it arrived I was so disappointed. Three cheeses thrown on a plate, blue cheese crumble, and two other basic cheeses. A whole pile of dates raspberries, blackberries, mustard, and cheap crackers. So much it could have fed a table. If the cheeses were good it would have been worth the 31.00 dollars. My girlfriend ordered the ceaser salad that was so fishy she nor I could eat it. Drinks were nice and reasonably priced. But they should really work on these two dishes. I have not eaten at the restaurant so I can't co.ment on the menu. read more

It has been a long since I gave a restaurant five stars but this one deserves it. Seafood, steaks, sides, and dessert All done very well. Service was excellent from starting greeting to our great Waiter. We are glad that 401 has come to Lancaster and will be back soon. read more

One of the best meals we have had in a very long time. Everything was amazing! They start you off with bread service. We could have eaten more of those popovers! Next, we had oysters that were served with the best horseradishy cocktail sauce. Two of us got the 9oz filet that literally melted in your mouth. Another got the Cowgirl. Our fourth got the meatloaf. You may be thinking "Why would you order meatloaf at a steakhouse?" This is not your mom's meatloaf. It's a GIANT portion of rich, goodness that you will not regret getting. For our sides, we got the risotto and black truffle mash - both so, so good! For dessert, we got the chocolate chip cookie that was served in a skillet, topped with vanilla ice cream. Crispy on the outside, warm and gooey in the middle. Our wine and cocktails were great as well. Do NOT miss out on their espresso martinis! We wouldn't have changed a thing and will be thinking about this meal for awhile! Cannot wait to go back! read more

The entire experience was top notch. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable, the feeling of the space is warm and relaxing. The food, honestly is best of the best. The price is in line with the value, superior and a real pleasure to enjoy with that special person. read more

Michaela and Arthur and the entire team are always fast with a smile and a friendly welcome back. The mgmt team actually cares about the customer. The food is great The vibe is cool. The happy hour is a steal but stay for a full meal. I'll be wearing the cowboy hat- I'll buy you a drink! read more