My sister and I snuck in for a quick dinner on a Saturday. Had branzino done table side (flawless. Only things I could have wanted were more onion straws and the lyonnaise potatoes but the wedges were delicious. The fish oh! The fish!). Sis had lobster fettuccine. The sauce was delightful and creamy but not heavy. And the carpaccio stole the show. Great service from Mike complemented a wonderful meal. A+ we will be back read more

Let me start this by telling you how amazing service was. We had a large party of 12 and I don't think I ever saw a glass get more than half empty. The servers were incredibly attentive and extremely knowledgeable. When it was time for the next course people seemed to appear with food out of nowhere serving everybody at the same time. Kudos for being the best part of this experience! The food was just okay for me. My steak was cooked great but not prepared great leaving gristle and fat that I had to cut around the edges. The circular slab of butter that came on top was just too much, reminding me of all the reasons I don't love wagyu. It just makes everything so rich. The chilled chicken soup was a big miss for all three of us that tried it. When asked how it was the best thing I could come up with was "odd". The overall vibe here is nice, however at this price point I expect excellence and I just don't get that at Gibraltar. This isn't someplace I'd seek out to come back to unfortunately. read more

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Delicious food, as always. The table-side filet was amazing to watch and Skylar provided amazing service. My favorite Lancaster restaurant! read more

This place never disappoints! It's our favorite dining place. The food is always delicious. Went here last evening for my birthday. read more

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Food seemed a bit overpriced for the quantity you get. Everything tasty but Ala cart. Service was excellent and very attentive. It will not be a destination restaurant though. Tables were a little close together too. read more

Outstanding Amazing Dining Experience- from the moment you arrive you are greeted and seated your servers expertise and the attentiveness by far exceeds any other restaurant in the area! This is a High End NYC experience right here in LanCo! Food is great- menu has something for everyone- an amazingly extensive wine list - don't miss the specially curated cocktails. You will not be disappointed read more

The starter combo of black fig, prosciutto, and goat cheese with balsamic drizzle was fantastic, but when isn't it? Getting all those things on the same bite is magnificent. Compliments to the tableside fish carver for filleting with sprezzatura and compliments to the chef for such an excellent branzino dish. The sauce complimented the fish and was a perfect match as it leaked onto the asparagus and potaoes. Wife's dessert: black cherry ice cream and a cappuccino. My dessert: The amaro flight sounded interesting, but I was boring and went for a Dow 20 tawny just because it sounded really good. Thanks Natalie for properly pacing a 2 hour dinner. Excellence all the way around. read more

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Very good food, very good service,the ambience is lacking. Very dim lighting and tables are very close to one another. A bit pricey . May go back again when we can get a better table. read more

Oh Lancaster how you surprise me still... Seeing how Lancaster is very in-land, I was skeptical about any seafood Lancaster had to offer. Boy... do I get proven wrong every time I think Lancaster is bad at something. The Italian style seafood and restaurant; I didn't think much of it but this place quickly after just one night became a "if anyone visits, we goin here" spot. All the appetizers and entree was fantastic. The menu is small and quaint which I love cause it tells you what the restaurant is good at. All the food that came was super delicious. Buttery, savory, sweet, all the taste buds were hit. This place is a very good combination of casual and formal so whatever the occasions, it fits. The service was fast and attentive. Our guy always came over to check and was good about everything; A service. I'm going back and if you're in the area and craving Italian style seafood, this place is yet another Lancaster gem read more

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First of all plan ahead and make reservations because it is extremely popular. The best seafood in all of Lancaster. Service is outstanding. It's perfect for a special occasion. Great wine selection. read more

Food was fresh and tasted great, we sat outside because there was a half an hour long wait for indoor and for the most part service was good considering we were away from the main party so we expected to be forgotten. Fresh food, good nice staff, beautiful ambiance. Highly recommend octopus , oyster with lamb , shrimp app, salmon was yummy and duck fat fries ! read more

Gibraltar - Special oyster with lamb - New American Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

We came in for dinner to celebrate our anniversary. This whole experience was just disappointing, we were so looking forward to a special evening out. We usually go to the Log Cabin for our anniversary but we decided to try somewhere new and saw this place had overall great reviews. Unfortunately we did not have that same experience. The ambiance is a more intimate setting but no one was very friendly I just didn't get a genuine hello, goodbye, thanks for joining us from anyone. We started with the Frito Misto and raw oysters. The oysters were good but the Frito Misto was served without the sauces, we had to keep searching for someone to catch their eye to get the sauces it was supposed to have. Even with the sauces it was very clumped together and lacked any flavor. Server didn't come over to us at all during the appetizers or when we were done our empty plates sat for a while until someone else cleared them. Once the entrees came out she did stop once I asked for a gingerale because I was not a fan of the mocktail I had ordered. I got the lobster fettuccine which I did really enjoy besides the fact there was shell still on one of the pieces of lobster. My husband got the filet which I was planning on having some but it was so charboiled on the outside it just tasted like the grill. Really felt by doing such a hard charbroil on it ruined it and was not appetizing. We both didn't finish our meals and waited for the server to stop again. At this point when I had no drink now, not even a water refill the entire night, she then dropped of the gingerale which we were ready to get our meals boxed and leave. We also noticed every other table around us had been given bread on their table. We were not. Overall we just felt like we were given the bare minimal service and not acknowledge at all when trying to celebrate a special evening. We don't get date nights together that often and to have one so disappointing was really unfortunate. read more

Gibraltar - Frito Misto & Oysters - New American Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

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Daniel gave us the best service possible, absolutely astounded food was amazing as well. Props to the amazing service.

Went there last night to celebrate our anniversary. Food was delicious and so was the martini flight. The waitress was very nice and attentive. Don't know why we don't come here more often! read more

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Decent food, nice venue, slow service. Also, our waitress was trying way too hard. Key takeaways for future dinners: this is a fancy restaurant for those looking for a pleasant, fine dining experience. The seafood is good for Lancaster, there are no "bad" dishes. Prices are expensive but that's what it is nowadays. You will have attentive service but everyone is slow, confused, or faking it. Hopefully the experience won't be as awkward for you. read more

Good service. Need reservations for Friday and Saturday. Awesome bar, but drinks are expensive. Excellent seafood.. read more

Everything was perfect from beginning to end! The servers were fabulous, the cocktails perfect and all of our dishes were delicious. We had a beautiful dining experience and will definitely return. Also, our server told us that all the fish on the menu are wild caught. An added bonus. read more

Yes, go. Just go.... and order whatever the seafood special of the day is. You can thank me as you taste the first ... and last bites. Your plate will never be cleaner as you scrape up the last deliciousness - we shall forgive you if you momentarily forget decorum! Make a reservation if you would like to sit in the dining room areas, but our favourite spot is at the bar. Just go. Oh, and ask for the seasonal dessert... ours, this time, was the apple crisp. If heaven has apples they would come in a dessert like this. I could talk more about the menu offerings, how the food is plated so beautifully, or I could speak to the attentive, consistently expert service, but this time I will talk about Laura. Laura epitomizes the cadence of Gibraltar. She works quietly and diligently behind the bar and has the bartenders' and servers' backs. She rinses glasses, organizes the tools, and clears and cleans the bar spaces . She is the eye of this culinary storm of activity. She adeptly anticipates the bartenders' needs from her meticulously kept spot in the bar well. She keeps the back of the bar humming with her focus and skills, and with her ability to tune into her teammates' rhythms and concerns. Laura is a fine example of what it means to go above and beyond in her work, and her attitude is indicative of Sal's ( the owner's ) leadership, and the restaurant team's performance as a whole. And this is how the libations you will enjoy and the food you will return for meets such high standards and allows you to immerse yourself and " get away from it all " right here in town. Go. Experience it all for yourself. You will be glad you did. read more

Excellent food, excellent service. Made us feel very welcome and special. We are not accustomed to "fine dining", but we're very comfortable. Our server was very knowledgeable and helpful in my decision making. :) read more

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Very strong 4 star! Wasn't quite a 5 star but close! Decor/service: the outside doesn't look like much but it's very nice on the inside. Staff is friendly and attentive but maybe a little to attentive and always seemed to be upselling 4/5 Food- Duck fat fries- who doesn't like good duck fat fries. Could of been a touch crispier but not bad 4/5 Oysters: tasty bite of food. Good mix of ingredients 5/5 Amish chicken- good dish overall. The broccoli was cooked well and the chicken had plenty of flavor. The bacon was a little to thick but overall good dish 4/5 Lobster pasta (special of day)- delicious course. Flavors paired well 5/5 Lava cake- would of liked a little more lava but it had plenty of flavor 4/5 read more

Super good food! Just don't get Michael. Our server, Michael, seems to have a chip on his shoulder. It seems his goal is to make everyone around him miserable. But try as he might, we didn't let his cold demeanor ruin our evening. Every dish we ordered was impeccable. Bold flavors, beautiful plating, cooked to perfection. The Kennet Square Mushrooms... WOW! A crispy polenta cake topped with buttery sauteed mushrooms and shaved parmigiana in a black truffle cream sauce. Might be my favorite appetizer ever. And again, the entrees were friggin' fantastic. Absolutely no complains. So let's skip ahead to the desserts. First off, not even sure how we saved enough room. Who has room for dessert after apps and entrees? I feel like that's kinda rare unless you're eating strategically. But hey, it happened. We got the Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake, Chocolate Temptation, and the Salted Caramel Crème Brûlée. Now, sides and all that were all over the place. Desserts that weren't supposed to come with strawberries did, desserts that were supposed to come with hazelnut mousse didn't. Everything was kind of mixed and matched. Turns out, you can put basically any sweet side with a dessert and it actually turns out pretty good. The crème brûlée was definitely the standout. Such a sugary, thin, crispy crust on top. Every bite was bliss. Nice atmosphere. Dim lighting. Good for date nights or just a nice night out. Still all very casual, so don't worry about having to dress up. Gibraltar would be a great destination for basically any occasion. Just don't get Michael as your server. He's an older gentleman. Has a lot of disdain for people. Maybe some pent-up rage. Just a miserable grouch. Don't think I've ever had such cold service before. Hopefully this pandemic has given him time to reflect and get his mind right. Prayers for Michael. read more

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All was wonderful, Food, Ambiance & Service. Our server, Natalie was so attentive. The place is about as close as you can get to NYC, without leaving Lancaster County. Food was amazing. We enjoyed so much, we've already booked a return reservation. The Bar atmosphere is so cool! read more

Finally a top notch fine dining restaurant that delivers in Lancaster. We enjoyed dinner while celebrating our Anniversary. It had a romantic atmosphere and our server Matt was very good to us. He was professional and had a polished knowledge of the menu and ingredients that are served nightly and seasonally. The entire dinner was amazing from start to finish. We started with the crab cake and lobster cocktail. My lobster was served on ice, which I love and with a cocktail and tartare sauce. The crab cake was the best we ever had. I ordered my filet mignon med rare, and it was cooked perfectly! It was served with savory asparagus and whipped potato. My husband enjoyed the special, a Parmesan crusted grouper with yummy spinach and carrots medley over rice. Everything was beautifully presented and tasted amazing. To finish we shared a crème brûlée which was delicious. I can't say enough good things about this place, we can't wait to go back. You will love the food here, they are doing things right! read more

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This restaurant is magnificent! From the moment we walked in till the last bite was stupendous! It was our 37 year anniversary and we wanted a special meal. We got the raw seafood tower for two. Also we shared lobster linguine, crab cakes and a beet salad. Topped it off with a molten lava cake and enjoyed drinks also! The service was on point! The food mouth watering and delicious! And the price wasn't bad! I would totally visit again! Unfortunately I live far away! read more

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I booked this restaurant for 8 people to celebrate my sister's wedding and this experience exceeded my expectations! Not only was the service amazing, the food and drinks were incredible! They sat us in a private room which was a pleasant surprise, and were always extremely attentive. Maggie, our server, was so sweet and knowledgeable, we all loved her! I was a little embarrassed because at times our group got a little loud (8 of us drinking in a private room) but the staff did not make us feel bad at all! Instead, they always made us feel special and welcomed! Overall, we had a 10/10 experience and I would definitely recommend Gibraltar to anyone visiting Lancaster who wants great service and delicious seafood. Thanks again! read more

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We had a very good meal, the ingredients were fresh, flavors were delicate and well balanced. Wine service was performed correctly and wine was at proper temperature. Matt, our waiter, was a delight! He added a theatrical flair to our dining experience without being intrusive. Would come back again. read more

Amazing food and amazing service! We originally had reservations for outside, but it started to rain, so they moved us to an inside table quickly. Service was still amazing throughout the night, good selection of craft beer and Spanish coffee to top the night off. The jumbo shrimp spaghettini was fresh, hot and tasty with 6 jumbo shrimp cooked to perfection! I also had the Frito Misto as an app which was fresh and well prepared. I will definitely recommend people to this restaurant and re-visit next time im in the area! read more

Got there with a reserved table for 6:30. Indoor was crowded so we opted for outdoors. The server gave us complementary bread and butter. Sparkling water has a 6 dollar charge. No biggie. We got the plateu and the duck fat fries. Food was very good and all the waiters were super attentive. Personally, food is expensive and atmosphere is fancy for lancaster standards but it is nice to see those kinds of restaurants around. Good menu options. Great seafood. read more

Gibraltar - The plateau (The Plateau for 2-3) 68bucks in 2023. Yummy - New American Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Tonight was the best restaurant experience and food I've ever had. This being the third or fourth time to Gibraltar it's been topped each visit. The kitchen was spot on with every dish! Matt our server was the cherry on top! He made every dish sound amazing and even helped me decide on a main dish because everything sounded amazing. The fall drinks were perfect for the day and perfectly mixed. The lowfi music and lighting was great with the drizzly day. We got desserts and a cheese board to go because we were so full but the cheese selection is great for a later night snack! I can't wait to go back again! read more

Our favorite restaurant!! We love this place. Great food, great service and great ambiance. From Appetizers, main course and dessert, they are excellent!! read more

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This is my go-to for several reasons. The staff is amazing! Not that anything is wrong with Lancaster, but honestly, you forget you're here and I always feel I've been transported to an awesome metropolitan area restaurant. The food is always to die for!!! From fresh fish to a great burger to amazing dessert, they've got it!! read more

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Overall a great choice for our son's birthday dinner. Wonderful service, drinks and fantastic food. Great wine, cocktails and beer menu. Something for everyone's thirst. If I had to be a bit negative, the mixed seafood and veggie tempura appetizer was a small amount in my opinion. Photos of other folks was a good sized plate. The scallops were 5 out of 5 with all the fixings! Everyone cleaned their plate! We shared a tiramisu and it was perfect! read more

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We enjoyed the food here, but the service made it really great. They had a tasty wine selection as well.

I got sick last time when I was there. I order branzino. The manager sometimes is friendly but some times mean

I ate here before a few times and was never a fan. It's been a year or so since I have so we decided again. Worst food ever and was completely reminded why I didn't like it here. The chicken dish was 100% BOILED chicken! You could smell it as soon as the server began to place it in front of me at the bar. Not even a drop of salt, no flavor just boiled chicken. Two fingerling potatoes cut into 4 and 4 small slices of zucchini. I am no stranger to great restaurants, ate Michelin a few times so we don't mind paying for GOOD food but this was inexcusable. My husband's crab cake was burnt and his swordfish had no salt what so ever, no flavor. When I say we had to swallow down the food with our cocktails that is no exaggeration. Although not his profession my husband cooks as well so we are by far no strangers to great food. He made a review in which the manager had seemed empathetic but now this morning, July14th I hear my husband in his office around 8:15am in what seemed a confrontational conversation and it was the actual owner being unnecessarily confrontational with my husband over his right to his own opinion on a dinner we paid for and not once asked for a refund or even made a scene in the restaurant. The bar was sort of smelly and definitely not the cleanest. If I could give this place ZERO stars I would! Save your money and go where the food is good and business is APPRECIATED! I am a foodie so I am constantly taking photos for social media to share with others. I didn't take not one photo of our food, not one! It wasn't even worth pulling my phone out of my purse. Trust me, go elsewhere. read more

We look forward to dinner whenever we are in Lancaster, because of Gibraltar. The owner is gracious and very accommodating. Celebrated my husband's birthday, two years in a row. The seafood is fresh, and the deserts are to die for. My absolute favorite is the whole roasted branzino.the lobster fettuccini is also a favorite and the filet mignon is always cooked to perfection. The restraunt has indoor and outdoor seating and a full bar. The service is always top notch and we always leave more than satisfied. Thank you Gibraltar- read more

Gibraltar used to be on of my favorite restaurants but now I have had 2 negative experiences. We celebrated my husband's birthday last year and were very disappointed with the food and service. I decided to try Gibraltar again and attended with a large group of people. I had the salmon with sweet potatoes and brussels sprouts and a salad. They forgot the salad dressing. The sweet potatoes were terrible and the rest of the food was just OK. A lot of uneaten food was thrown away at the end of the evening. But the worst part of the evening was the service. One of the women I was with was joking/laughing and the waiter actually rolled his eyes. I made a special request to the manager and was simply told "We're not interested." I will not return. read more

I have to say that this has probably become my favorite restaurant over the last few years! I highly recommend booking a reservation as they do get very busy, especially on the weekends. We always try and sit with Maggie who does an excellent job. The owner is incredibly nice and it's great to see him really helping out the staff. I've seen him sit tables, clean them off, run food/drink, etc. They always have specials which do not disappoint. They also make a killer dirty martini! I will continue to frequent this place and recommend it to others! read more

Gibraltar - Grilled Amish Chicken Breast - New American Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

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This was my first time visiting this establishment. We made reservations so I highly recommend doing that before going for this place can get pretty full. I loved the ambience and the staff were very nice. They had outdoor seating available as well as indoor seating and I admired how they spaced out the seating due to the pandemic. My server was Tyler and I believe he was just filling in as a server that day for he is the bar manager. His vast knowledge of of the menu as well as the exclusive seasonal cocktails really kept me smiling and invigorated. His service was beyond amazing and it made me realize how much I truly miss socializing due to the pandemic. He made this amazing cosmopolitan and he also knew the perfect desert cocktail to end the evening with. The food came out in a timely fashion and the presentation what's superb. APPETIZERS:We started with the Tataki Tuna with fresh avocado as an appetizer...followed by the Blue Point Oysters which were AMAZING! DINNER:Fettuccine with Lobster was fulfilling and packed alot of flavor. Filet Mignon OMG this was extremely juicy and paired perfectly with the whipped potatoes and asparagus. And the dessert wine that was recommended by Tyler (which is NOW my new favourite) was Royal tikashi dessert wine (harvest ice wine). read more

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Another fabulous dinner at Gibraltar! Had the shrimp and grits appetizer, glazed salmon, dessert and a drink. All were absolutely delicious. The food comes out piping hot which I love. Extensive wine and spirit options so I always try something new. The dessert options make it hard to choose. Excellent service from Shannon! Not high pressure, just right on the check ins and clearing of plates. Looking forward to the next trip back this way! read more

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