Introduction:…read more Representing 2018 in alphabet series, O is for On Orange. The letter O only has 5 of the 8 possible years represented in the alphabet series. Interestingly, 2 of them are in Lancaster County, PA. This was prior to my parents moving to Lancaster in 2021. In March 2018, my girlfriend of that time & I took a day trip to Lancaster. I lived in Montgomery County, Maryland (near DC) at the time, and we were meeting up with a friend who was living in New Jersey kind of in the middle. We agreed to meet at On Orange at 12 PM on that Sunday, March 25 since we were driving from far away, and I think they were doing a day trip too, but possible they stayed a night in town, not sure. Also, On Orange closes at 1 PM too, so even more reason to be punctual. My g/f of then was notoriously late & took a long time to get ready. She was taking too long to get ready, and I knew we needed to leave if we even had a chance of making it on time. After a while I said I don't want to do this, but I will leave without you & meet my friend (& his girlfriend). I started the car and texted you have 1 minute to come out, and if you aren't out, I'm leaving without you. My timer reached 0, and I slowly was driving off, but I saw her shuffling with her coat and what have you leaving, so I waited. We got in the car, and I rushed off. If that weren't bad enough, my g/f said we needed to stop at her bank to get cash. Of course, there was none right within route, but saw a location right off I-83 in northern MD, Hunt Valley, but we wasted more time to get off the freeway, for her to go to her ATM, & get back on the freeway when we were running significantly late. I said we are running significantly late as it is, so why are we wasting more time. She claimed in case there was something she wanted to buy in Lancaster, but that was not the primary purpose, but I'll get to that at the end. I was panicking on the significant late, and that the restaurant closes at 1, and I drove above 100 mph at times on I-70, which I think was the only time I've ever gone that fast on 70, and maybe only 4 times ever in my life reaching that speed. Experience with the Restaurant: This is street parking around here, which was free meters on Sunday. We got a decent parking spot a block away. We walked in at 12:50 PM, which was 50 minutes LATE and 10 minutes before On Orange's closing time of 1 PM. My friend & his girlfriend were already done eating. He said that they had their stomach set for eating at 12, and there was pressure to order since it's not a huge place and pretty busy. I was annoyed with my friend for not waiting for us, but I get it because let's be honest, my g/f fault on that one. Server was cordial, and my g/f & I quickly ordered. Food came out quickly. We ate quickly, and my friend & his g/f watching us eat. Food was delicious, and they were quick, but to be fair, they were closing in 10 minutes, so they were motivated to get out of there. I got a pancake & egg dish as I recall. This was a top notch brunch. In spite of the negative experience of being so late because of my g/f, the experience at the restaurant was excellent. Conclusion: After brunch, we looked around downtown, Amish Farm (see my 5-star review of them written in April 2018), etc. and was overall a nice day with the 3 of them albeit very cold. After we left, I took the back road from I-83 all the way back to Germantown, MD where she lived to see something different and to save a little gas too since it's pretty direct going that way. My g/f was complaining about it taking so long getting back. I knew she was meeting up with a friend that night. But what I later realized, she wanted to stop at an ATM that morning really because she needed cash to pay that friend for cannabis that night. So, she disrespected everyone's time for this. I guess on a positive at least she wasn't cheating on me with that guy and really was just for pot. In conclusion, I thought On Orange was top notch, and they were accommodating to our time schedules.

Stopped by on a Tuesday morning and had just the best experience. The owner created us and took us…read moreto the patio. It had a little bit of a magical feel for a Tuesday morning. It was a very intimate space. We ordered an Indian omelet and a peasant omelet. Both were delicious, had there not been more people on the patio we may have licked our plates. The side of sautéed tomatoes with garlic were out of this world.

Service was impeccable with Ari…read more Awesome spot! Really cool, old architecture, dark inside like stepping back in time. Walked in, no reservation, and sat immediately. Had some awesome bread, the lobster bisque, which has a little kick to it, and the lamb. Lamb flavors were incredible. I'm not a cauliflower fan and ignored that, but bet it was good if you like that. Had a gravy and lentils, maybe, and I devoured it. Thankfully there wasn't a dessert that interested me as I'd have forced myself to eat it.

Decadent ambience and beautiful dishes. And very nice service…read more I'd like to visit again soon Beautiful drinks perfect for dates and romantic evening or birthdays. Had Elizabeth as a service and she was terrific

I've visited this place twice now and usually I'm not too inspired to write a review, but my visit…read morelast night really showed how much I enjoy the general vibe and especially the food of this place. When you enter this place its at ground level and immediately you recognize you need to take the stairs up. Once you usher yourself up it opens up to two areas where you wait to be seated. The place is an older vintage like gastropub where the front is one bar and some seating, but on the backside is more open seating with where the band and another bar are situated. This place isn't meant to be for large groups, but could possibly accommodate groups of 6. The main bar which also next to the kitchen is an older vintage style bar and whisky's is nothing special but once you sit down and hear the music you settle in nicely. Service has always been courteous and prompt and the menu looks like there are a good assortment of choices. The two times I've been here I've ordered the mussels which includes great sauce and spread with seasoned ground meet. Was so yummy! The second time I came I tried the CHICKEN FRICASSEE. Man was that great! It includes 4 pieces of bread, chicken and the mushroom sauce. So good! Both times I had some of their assortment of single scoop ice-cream which in this area, something about the milk from their amish cows is so creamy. All that said, this is one of my fav places to come enjoy a glass of wine and food. Oh and Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday's they have some instrumental band playing too.

You know those meals that are so darn delicious that days later your still thinking about it?…read more Well this was that meal!! OMG. In a recent visit to Lancaster I did some searching online for places to eat and followed the recommendations to the Horse Inn. Sooo happy we did!! The food was amazing. My husband says it was the best shrimp and grits he's ever had! My steak tips were equally as yummy. The sauce was out of this world good!! The fries!! Jesus what was that sorcery ?? YUMMMM. Hats off to the owners and chefs! Only bad thing is we don't live close by and we can't go back soon. But we will be back!! Special mention to our wonderful fun server, Luis, who made the experience even better for us! Give that guy a raise. THANK YOU!!

Such a great food find in Lancaster!…read more Friendly crew here! Lots of hellos and the fun Route 66 decor is very welcoming. They have several tables and lots of different options on their menu! Casual shop with brisk business. Walk in, order, and pay. When your food is ready, they call out your order. Everything is made fresh and the prices are actually very reasonable for the quality of food. My cole slaw in the Nashville fried chicken was very fresh and delicious. Fries were fresh, and perfectly seasoned with salt. All their burgers and sandwiches have the Route 66 sauce. Don't skip it, if it's served with it, just go with the flow! Nashville hot fried chicken sandwich $8.49 Double cheeseburger $8.99 Fried chicken tikka masala sandwich $8.99 Large home cut fries $5.99 They take credit cards. Can't wait to come back!

If friends and family ask me where to go in Lancaster, there is 1 answer everytime. Route 66…read more Small little place on the corner of Liberty and Prince. Not much seating, but the food is WORTH IT! Don't know what to get? Chicken Tandoori Cheesesteak. Trust us and enjoy. 5 star sandwich. Any of their Chicken sandwiches are INCREDIBLE and they are MASSIVE! Plus for 7.50, nobody is beating that quality of food for that price in the entire city. Fresh cut fries, awesome. Smash burgers, tasty and fulfilling. This is your sign, go to Route 66.

Harvest Seasonal Grill is such a fabulous restaurant for seasonal menu with creative flair,…read moreincluding the cocktail list as well as food quality and presentation. Our most recent experience on 6/27 did not disappoint in any way and elevated our satisfaction. Megan C. was our server and she was dynamic as always. She takes time to listen, is attentive and knowledgeable. Other team members/supervisors were also friendly and were genuinely interested in feedback. For a restaurant to excel in all areas is rare. Harvest Seasonal Grill is one of the finest, and finer than some "fine dining" establishments. We enjoyed the Raspberry Yuzu Martini which was perfectly balanced. The sweet corn chowder will forever be remembered as being so delicious that we were glad we did not opt out of that since we knew we also wanted the Korean BBQ Pork Dumplings. Those were delicious with a zing of spice to keep it interesting but not be overbearing. My husband was very pleased with his Spicy Shrimp Noodle Bowl. He needed a bit more oomph and was brought siracha to please his palate. My Summer Beet Salad with added salmon was perfect, truly. The vinaigrette was light and refreshing but with lots of flavor. The peaches and beets were both fresh for the season. And a big delicious yes to the peanut butter chocolate dessert mini. It was the right size for us to share but selfishly we wanted more because the peanut butter mousse was whipped to perfection. The only bad thing for us is that the closest Harvest is about 30 minutes away in Lancaster. York desperately needs a Harvest for the consistent quality, seasonal flavors and overall high rating

It annoys me when I see people that don't understand ratings. Lancaster people can appreciate a…read moregreat restaurant, I'm sure. Every time I go here we're all delighted. And impressed by the level of service received. All the staff is so knowledgeable and friendly. They really go way above the standard of service and quality. lol it literally angers me that they don't have 5 stars. Keep doing what you're doing, Harvest. You know there are Karens and Ken's in every facet of life. Don't let it discourage you. I've always had an amazing time I go.

I'm not sure where to start except to say thar John Jeffries in one of the best dining experiences…read moreI've had in Central PA. Five absolutely well-earned stars. I visited as part of a work related event and was able to enjoy both the bar and dining room. The bar selections were first-rate and while not extensive they were well-considered. John Jeffries specializes in local farm to table ingredients. I enjoyed a watercress potato soup followed by the Puedmontese grass-fed petite beef steak. Both were absolutely delicious. The service was first-rate: friendly and attentive without being obnoxious and VERY well-trained to a level you'd expect in a much larger city. Can't wait to bring my companion back for a visit that I know she will love.

First, I love the rustic meets modern aesthetic here. I'm a sucker for exposed brick and stone,…read moreconduit and other throwback "finishes". The hotel lobby and bar are welcoming and represent entree to this small eatery. This place features local farm items so the menu is always subject to change. We went to celebrate an anniversary (not ours) and it was a nice welcome for the server to offer the celebrants complimentary prosecco. From there, it was an adventure. Three of us had the shrimp and grits, which, uniquely, were not the typical southern dish but an earthy creation featuring very barley forward grits that also included very chunky carrots and other enhancements I am at a loss to identify. Good, but a surprise for my southern shrimp and grits-expecting palate. The shrimp were pretty overcooked and detracted from the barley-enhanced grits. Two enjoyed the wedge salad. For mains, two enjoyed the shrimp bisque, and the pan fried boneless chicken breast. I had the meatloaf and found it to be a bit gamier than expected likely due to using grass fed beef. The mushroom gravy was nice despite some of the mushrooms having gone over the rainbow bridge. The tallow fried potatoes were luscious despite one being undercooked. The desserts were interesting and all supposedly made in-house. I had the mint chocolate chip ice cream which I found somewhat grainy and crystallized and very lacking in mint flavor. The flourless chocolate cake will likely shock you with its petiteness, but trust me, it packs a wallop of richness that will probably satisfy you. The tres leches cake and honey lavender crème brûlée got high marks. Overall we all liked the ambiance, and were somewhat disappointed with the food. 3.5* rounded down to 3*.

Dinner with mum; frequent visitor…read more Restaurant Type: Casual/Finer dining. Dress: Business casual and up Ambiance: Colonial feel w/ modern touch, clean, pleasant. Seating: Sat at a table; bar and outdoor seating is also available. Service: Friendly and attentive. Crowd: middle-aged/older Drinks: Great cocktails, good wine, ok beer selection. Food: Consistently good food, no complaints. Restrooms: Clean Parking: Onsite - plenty of parking. Website: A- Value: Prices are on the high side, but worth it for special occasions. Experience: Come here for special lunch/dinners with me mum - she loves the crab cakes here. Last visit was for her birthday, the Piano Man even played Happy Birthday for her. The Greenfield is convenient and consistent, no complaints. I've been coming here way before Chef John Moeller took over; the kitchen is the foundation, I enjoy his dishes.

Beautiful restaurant in a historic building and it was decorated nicely for Christmas. Our server…read morewas very informative and checked on us at appropriate intervals. Our party of 4 ordered 3 appetizers: the cheese board, the short rib eggrolls, and the New England clam chowder. The clam chowder had wonderful flavors, but did seem to be lacking in actual clam meat. The PA Preferred cheese board was a nice selection of soft and hard cheeses and paired nicely with the honey, fruit and bread. The egg rolls were excellent and I would have loved to have had an entree that was based around the short rib as it was that good! I ordered the grilled NY strip as my entree. The dauphine potatoes were wonderful with a crisp top and gooey interior. My steak, however, was a bit disappointing. It was cooked to the requested medium-rare temperature but did not have much flavor on it's own. The bordelaise sauce was very good and had a nice acid balance. The steak was just not seasoned as well as you'd hope. There was also a lot of sinew that was difficult to work around. My husband ordered the scallops on special that evening. The scallops were cooked to a perfect level, but the rice had bits that were hard & undercooked. I was expecting top-level food as the head chef/owner served not one, but three US Presidents. The cocktails and wine selection were a high point. We had a regular old fashioned and a blackberry margarita that were absolutely divine! We split a bottle of the Primarius pinot noir from Oregon and all enjoyed that as well. Overall, it was a pleasant dining experience.

Stopped in for dinner while on a business trip. I must have gotten there a little early as it…read morewasn't too busy when I arrived but did fill in while I was there. I sat at the bar. Two women were working behind the bar, took them a little bit to get to me but they were busy making drinks for the dining room area. Ordered the Barbacoa quesadilla and was going to get one of their margaritas but the only flavor they had I didn't like so I got a mixed drink instead. Everything was very tasty and very solid portion sizes!

friendly service that just felt a bit rushed.had dinner with friends at this downtown location…read more cocktails were nicely mixed and would be customized with house specifics for your individual preferences. chips and queso were good as were the bowls we ordered. really enjoyed the food and drinks and our server was really good. it just felt like we were rushed to order , eat and clear out. i didn't see anyone waiting but‍