On our way back from a trip to NC and up to MA, we decided to stop in Lancaster for some lunch and…read moreshopping. My husband and I looked for the best BBQ places in the area and landed on The BBQ Barn. A small and cute little barn sits in the corner of the plaza (on the right of Target). We ordered chicken and rib dinners with an extra pulled pork sandwich (we ordered way too much but needed to try it all!!). Dinner plates come with Cole slaw, a dinner roll, potatoes, and a whoopie pie. There is seating outside. We both agreed that the chicken may have been the best we have ever had. It was seasoned so well and perfectly cooked. The ribs came with bbq sauce on the side. There was a line, but service was quick and efficient. The grills are right in front and you can see the cooking happening! Inside the barn, I could see them rolling out fresh pretzels. They also had homemade root beer, which was very good! After we finished eating, I couldn't help but grab a vanilla ice cream cone to share with my dogs. They agree too, best soft serve ice cream we have ever had. Since getting home, we have already talked about how we need to plan a trip back to Lancaster to get more BBQ and explore the area a bit longer.

Important! The address listed in Yelp is wrong. The BBQ Barn is located in Lancaster on the north…read moreside of Lincoln Highway but is not visible from the road. Drive to the Target just west of the American Music Theatre and head to the far east side of the Target, driving back around the side of the building and the restaurant will be on your right. Watch for small signs directing you to the BBQ Barn. Review: Very good pulled pork sandwiches with lots of meat for a very reasonable price. Full meal is a great deal that includes three small grilled red potatoes, a small coleslaw, roll, whoopie pie, and drink for $12.50-$14.00 depending on your meat and beverage choice. They sell "homemade" root beer that I tried and it was good and tasted like the original drove in A&W root beer except it lacked carbonation. We had a sandwich plus one full meal for about $20 and left a small tip. Note that this is a casual place with outdoor seating only, similar to a food truck. Thankfully the picnic table seating is mostly in the shade. I do recommend this place for a quick lunch or dinner and noticed local Amish eating there while we had lunch. today.

Their pulled pork is amazing. Also very clean and nice ppl . If you have never been here? I…read morerecommend it.

Stopped on a Thursday afternoon. It was quiet but it is the restaurants "first day of the week"…read more Our waitress was very attentive and offered suggestions on the menu. Service was fast, food was delicious and hot when we received it. There looks to be a nice patio area, and we will definitely have to stop again when the weather is nice. One plus, we found the kids menu reasonably priced and a good sized portion. We also appreciated that there were more options for aides than fries.

Craving BBQ, Yelp led me here. Rocky's BBQ deserves their five-star rating. Inside a small no…read morefrills space, Rocky's BBQ's food is top notch. I ordered the pulled pork sandwich with a side of baked beans per the worker's recommendation. The beans are among the best I've had in the U.S. They are sweet, but balanced and so unique with onions in the sauce. The sandwich was excellent- juicy meat, great sauce, slaw, and pickles.

Small cozy spot. The service was friendly and timely. The food was very good. Our family had the…read morebrisket sandwiches, rack of ribs, burnt ends, cornbread, coleslaw and macaroni and cheese. My entire family enjoyed their food. The choice of bbq sauces was nice too . The bathrooms are clean. We will return on our next visit to the area.

Cabalar. Best burger in Lancaster…read more Now their specials are always LEGIT. Lancaster Restaurant Week was serving up a Jibarito, corned beef, fried plantains, melted cooper, pickled onions, and mayoketchup. The sandwich was incredible! Such a good touch on a cultural favorite! I myself prefer it without pickled onions, but if you love onions, this is perfect! Cabalar is massively popular and will always require a decent wait for made to order items. I believe we waited about 25 minutes for this sandwich. Love the green and white throughout the restaurant. Awesome shirts for sale. The decor in here is awesome with paintings everywhere. Tons of seating and kids area upstairs!

Great spot to chill with friends and get a bite to eat. There's ample seating inside along with a…read moresmall bar/food pick up area, and outdoor seating is also available if you want to bring your dog. They sell beef bones for $3 at the register if you want to treat your dog as well. I ordered the classic burger cooked medium with fries. I liked that the burger patty was super juicy and seasoned just right. I wish I added pickles to cut the heaviness of the meal but it was tasty overall. The fries were good but I prefer mine more crispy.

They catered our large rehearsal dinner with their food truck. The food was great. Extra stars for…read morethe smoked Jack fruit and pulled chicken. We still get compliments on the Cesar Salad and cornbread. The family and staff were very nice and accommodating. Don't forget the locally made Whoopie Pies!

Had my food delivered. Short ribs and pulled pork was out of this world. Pulled pork was super…read moremoist,not to much bbq sauce. The ribs were really good not to wet like I like. Sides were ok. Mac and cheese was alittle dry but ok. Baked beans were good and onion pedals I loved. Will definitely order again. Would love to see some dry rubs,on the ribs, possibly in the future. Next we will try the chicken. Order came earlier then arranged time. Love it.

We came out after a show at Sight and Sound theater which was awesome btw…read more A hungry bunch of ten people. Most of us ordered the make your own platter including the beef brisket. I personally ordered the beef brisket, the fried chicken with a side of Mac and cheese and seasonal vegetables. First the good, the fried chicken was fried perfectly with a nice crispy and so moist. The best part of the meal. The sides were good with a cheesy Mac and cheese. I was disappointed with the brisket. Although it had good flavor, it was super dry and those who ordered the brisket at our table agreed. We also ordered the whoopie pies which were disappointing as well. Would I come back...yes but would not order the brisket or dessert.

First time At the Smokehouse BBQ & Brew…read more We had the corn bread and burnt tips for appetizers hubby had the pulled pork and chicken and I had the SCHNITZEL AND SPAETZLE for dinner. The Burnt ends appetizer was the best I have ever had. The meat was super tender and the white horseradish was so good on it we bought 12oz to take home. Honestly that could have been my dinner it was that good. The pulled pork was good it passed my husband's test since he's from NC and still looking for one like home. The spaetzle was amazing, and as good as my mother in law made. Well better. And she's German. Such a great find. It will be on our list every-time we come back to Lancaster.

6/1/23- still an amazing local place to eat great BBQ. The two men working there are super polite…read moreand quick to get your food. Love this place and will keep coming back!

I used to work by one of the trailers and would go regularly at least once a week to get the Belt…read moreBuster, yesterday finally got to go to the Steinmetz Rd location and I was not disappointed. The Brisket is tender and delicious as always but it's the baked beans I could sit down and eat a tray full of that I just can't get enough of unfortunately

Stopped in to Mad Chef unexpectedly while traveling through Lancaster…read more My wife and I were hungry and tired from traveling through Pennsylvania. Thankfully Mad Chef was open later than most places so we got in before the kitchen closed. I enjoyed the low lighting with the brewery equipment shining in the background. Having the Phillies game on the tv's only added to our experience. Our drinks and food were excellent. I always like to enjoy a local craft beer, having it paired on site with fabulous eats is even better. I ordered Mr Dynamite Brown, their American brown ale which was fabulous. We ordered a small Pommes Frites (French fries) that were cooked in Canola oil. While light in color, these fries were cooked to perfection. Crispy outside, fluffy inside, salted just right. My wife ordered the pretzel and said it was her type, buttery, salty, and doughy. I ordered the Korean Pork Nachos, by far the best nachos I've ever had the pleasure to devour. I can't begin to describe how well the roasted corn poblano medley brought this plate together. Every bite had an explosion of flavor with the Korean glaze and Gochujang aioli. This dish blows Guy Fieri's trash can Brisket nachos out of the water. If ever in Lancaster don't pass up on the Mad Chef Craft Brewing gem.

This was my 2nd time coming to Mad Chef!…read more The first time I came here was about 2 years ago (before doing yelp reviews). I was not very impressed. This time around I cannot complain! Their specials are all revolving around the Masters which was unique! We tried the Pimento, Fried Green Tomato, Chicken Sandwich (The Pimento Birdie). This was a delicious sandwich that just screams Georgia! We also tried the Madfather Chicken Sandwich! Pesto, Vodka Sauce, Mozzarella, this thing was outstanding! The fries are always a highlight here! We got the bucket (had a bigger group) and it came with 3 sauces. 1 tiny little knock on the fry bucket....the entire bucket was not filled with fries. The bottom of the fry bucket had about an inch or 2 of crinkled up paper..... All of the food was outstanding. The beer was good. Tons of space and seating. Very easy ordering process. Go up to the counter, tell them your table number, and your food arrives shortly! Prices are high here! Expect a larger number on your check if consuming both food and alcohol!

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.

Sometimes I just go for the guac & chips. LOVE the chips, usually get a second bag. Just the very…read moreYummyest!!! Love the chicken bowl too!! The guys in the truck are always so upbeat and happy to chat even though they're hopping!!!

This is a no brainer!!! You gotta stop in if you're anywhere remotely close or in the area!…read more This is tucked away between a major highway and a Costco shopping area. Very simple to get to and quite a decent amount of parking. I went on a Saturday Afternoon and it wasn't too busy at all, but it should be with how amazing the food is! Vibes were pretty dope. Lots of outdoor seating and some music playing. Ordered the Pernil Arepa, Chicken Rice Bowl, and Pulled Pork Rice Bowl. If you're afraid of flavor, this is not for you, because the flavors were amazing! And you can customize your bowls with add one to your liking such as roasted corn, avocado, cheese, plantains and more! Loved it and will definitely make it part of my itinerary whenever I'm in the area.