This is a true speakeasy vibe! Located in downtown area with off street paid parking or garage…read moreparking. You enter through metal gates and go downstairs. We were greeted by a very friendly host. We sat at the bar. The menu was shocking as it has tons of good food options. They had more food listed than drinks. We were surprised that the cocktail menu was more extensive. They have an overly full bar so they can make yoh anything, but thought they would have had more creative cocktails than they did on the menu. Still great though! We only ordered drinks. Tried the Outta Lime which was very tasty. Then got the Merroir which was incredible. It had a pickled marinated watermelon garnish that you could eat on its own. For sure will be back as we want to try more drinks and the food looked absolutely amazing!!!!!

First of all, the restaurant is in a brick lined basement, so it is LOUD LOUD echoey & LOUD. I had…read morehigh hopes at the beginning because we got a lovely corner table and the ambience seemed nice. But I already knew which oysters I wanted to order because I could hear easily from across the room the choices from another table. But within 15 minutes of our seating, they seated a table of eight loud people right next to us while the rest of the 100 seat restaurant was completely empty on a Tuesday. Confused me. I know for sure that I had put on my reservation that this was an anniversary dinner, but I guess that wasn't noted or important to this restaurant. That's OK it's our first visit. First impressions I guess aren't important. Luckily, I had a paper napkin in my purse, and I was able to wad it up and put it in my ears: that helped decrease the noise level. My husband is lucky for him very hard of hearing, and he just can turn down his hearing aids. Our dozen oysters were delicious; and the mignonette was very good. Again raising my hopes. My husband's "Cha Muy Buena" cocktail was tasty for him; alas there were not any interesting vodka martini variations for me and my dirty martinis were barely adequate over the course of the night--slightly soiled maybe. My husband was also happy with his hot lobster roll. For my anniversary dinner I was really looking forward to a nice steak but alas, I was not interested in paying $65 for 6 ounces of Waygu; so I settled for your Belvi bao bun rip-off, which was fine and by the time it came out, I was so hungry I devoured it. And then for dessert: I was so excited to get the cheese course because I saw you had the Humboldt Fog! And I figured you could not mess this up! And my husband loves a good port which he was able to order the Grahams 30 year (but wow? no 40 year ports? hmm) 30 minutes later: I mean, I guess you had to bake the bread to go with the cheese??? I can't imagine what else would take that long. Except again that you have one server for 100 seat restaurant on a Tuesday night and there's 35 people in it. I guess I need to plan my anniversaries on different nights. Or buy better fire suppression for Josephine's because I don't ever wanna give my anniversary up to anybody else again!!!!

Southern Market in Lancaster is like a smaller-scale version of Union Market in DC or Faneuil Hall…read morein Boston. There's plenty of variety without feeling overwhelming. The food hall leans impressively diverse, with fusion spots spanning lots of cuisines- Colombian, Thai, Jamaican, Mexican, Laotian, Moroccan, etc. At the center is a circular bar with TVs, which makes for a great gathering spot. The vibe overall is relaxed and family-friendly I tried an empanada from Mekatos, a Colombian-Laotian spot, filled with brisket and potato! It was fantastic. As Colombian-style empanadas, they're also naturally gluten-free. I highly recommend. The service was friendly and quick.

Visited Southern Market Lancaster on a Friday night, which is located a few blocks from downtown…read moreLancaster. We arrived after 9:00 PM and were able to find street parking right in front, but there is no dedicated parking lot, so parking may be more challenging during busier hours. One thing to note is that many of the food vendors close around 9:00 PM. By the time we arrived, most stalls were either already closed or in the process of cleaning up. We were still able to grab empanadas and non-alcoholic drinks from Mekatos Eatery and bring them over to enjoy at 1888 Bar, the central bar area within the market. We sat at the bar and watched a game, and the bar stayed open until after 11:00 PM when it ended. Southern Market is a great space, it's very large, clean, open, and modern, with what appears to be a beautifully renovated warehouse-style design. The black-and-white color scheme, exposed metal elements, and high ceilings give it a contemporary industrial feel. Southern Market seems like a great spot with a wide variety of food and drink options when all the vendors are open. Based on our experience, I would recommend visiting for lunch or an early dinner to take full advantage of everything the market has to offer.

Somehow this was our first time eating at 401 Prime after enjoying the other Vescor restaurants…read morefrequently. From the moment we arrived, we were pleased this was the place we chose to celebrate Mother's Day. Many small nice touches throughout the meal. Offering lemon, lime, and cucumber to enhance your water, a warm and scrumptious popover served with infused butter, and very professional staff. We started with the pictured ahi tuna appetizer. I was so engaged with the rest of my meal that I didn't capture the light and buttery sea bass, the beet risotto, my dining partner's aged NY strip (cooked perfectly and as requested) or my mimosa served with choice of juices. Look forward to returning again soon!

Meh. Nice place…read more Modern steakhouse vibe. Attentive service. Tried the famed bacon and needed to saw through it with a knife. Would not recommend or was an off night. I ordered a special ribeye cap steak medium. Came out very well done. Replacement was cancelled and they brought it in a to go box some 20 minutes after everyone was done eating. I did try it and was overly salty too. Tried a bunch of sides. Carrots, creamed spinach, mashed potatoes and a baked potato. Mostly ate the baked. Tasted like they finished it in a microwave. Enjoyed the time and service but the food is far from worth the spend.

Tough to be move than average when we never got to the meal…read more Made a reservation and seated promptly. Nice and comfortable inside. More lively than busy. Ordered drinks while looking at the menu. As we ordered our top 2-3 choices were sold out. Guess that's a good thing if you were there before us! Limited menu with some eclectic pairings. There wasn't a single menu item that I felt was a slam dunk for my palette. I think the eclectic menu pushes people to few things and they run out. Would go back but frustrating to get to the point of ordering to find many items unavailable.

I had brunch at Passerine this past Sunday when I spent the morning town before heading back home…read moreto Baltimore. The restaurant is beautiful - elegant but casual, with great light. They call themselves a neighborhood restaurant and bottle shop, so I was excited to get some wine with my brunch! Although I was tempted by a lot on their menu, I ordered their Herb Shakshuka (Brogue hydroponic herbs, jalapeno chicken sausage, poblano pepper, and marinated feta) and a glass of Côtes de Gascogne. Everything was delicious. I'd repeat the dish and the wine. The service was great, and it was just a lovely spot for brunch. I'd love to return. What a charming spot for brunch! Lancaster restaurants continue to surprise and charm me!

We were staying at the hotel, and I was apprehensive at first, and passed on this restaurant (went…read moreto Shot and Bottle--SUCKED) Tonight we decided to go (on a Sunday evening) and a manager greeted us and advised they were short staffed, but was very helpful The young bartender/waitress/ etc who did her best, was a sweetheart, professional and genuine ( a rarity in big city centers) Our food was phenomenal (chicken schnitzel, charcuterie board, this Aji, tuna salad, and my basil, Hayden old-fashioneds) exceeded our last minute decision impressions Even the cappuccinos and ice cream after were great Great atmosphere, darker and classy They are farm to table, give them a try, exceeded our expectations. All to be commended Only negative I would give would be there was no music If there was, we could not hear it

Cute place right near the Central Market in Lancaster, PA. Interior is spacious and well…read moreappointed, servers were friendly and efficient, food was good and beer / drink selections were also good. I simply went with a cheesesteak with pomme frites (thin French fries). Cheese steak was tasty, was well cheesed and had caramelized onions. Slightly smaller than I've seen elsewhere but portion was sufficient to leave me full and satisfied. Others in the party had a burger and bowls, all of which were well executed, presented, and tasted good. Solid choice, can't go wrong with this place.

Excellent place! This is a local dive bar and restaurant. Had the wings tonight which were good…read more For 75 cent each no complaints. Bartender is great! Servers working hard! Clean place with an dive feeling. Definitely coming back!!

It was a slow Sunday. The decor was nice, our server failed to be attentive which is okay. The food…read morewas good but the Mac and cheese was a pile of glop. The tacos were crispy. Everything else was great. Fries were wonderful. But, the food took over an hour and 15 minutes.

Delicious food responsibly and humanely sourced. That's important to me, because, though i am an…read moreunashamed carnivore, I care very much about the welfare of the animals who give their lives to feed me.

We had a reservation but our table wasn't ready so we decided to eat at the bar instead. I ordered…read morethe Mediterranean chicken bowl. The rice and everything in it was ice cold. There was supposed to be shredded chicken in it, but it was ground chicken that was so microscopic you could barely tell the difference between the meat and the rice, and there was maybe 1 oz of meat in it. It was very disappointing. The service at the bar wasn't very friendly. I doubt we would ever return here.

So good! Wings! Yum. Steak! Yum. Burger! Yum. Sides, yum. Ambiance, friendly, relaxed. Service,…read moreexcellent. Prices, decent. We will return

Out of the way place along the Susquehanna river. There is some outside dining area. This is a…read moresmall town establishment (not fancy but down home). Service was excellent (fast, friendly, & attentive. We had an appetizer of filling balls with gravy. For the main course we had the crab cake sandwich with fries and wings. The filling balls were tasty. The crab cake was delicious. The wings were crispy with excellent flavor. The fresh cut fries were underwhelming, soggy not crisp (need higher fryer temp). We will go back. Next time we will try the regular fries.