Stopped here on a whim because we were in the area and we are so glad we did! It's always a toss up…read morestopping at a brewery with kids (we have 3) and they were SO accommodating, even gave us kids cups for water! The bar staff/wait staff were very friendly. The atmosphere was nice and there is a huge back section outside with rocks that the kids were able to play in since no one was seated there. They have a covered patio as well as an open area closer to the bar- lots of outdoor space. The food took a little bit to come out but they were understaffed. The food was DELICIOUS! We had mild wings, pretzel sticks and the famous PB burger. Everything was fresh and hot and perfectly seasoned. I'll say these were the best wings I've had in PA! Great spot, we will be back for sure, I highly recommend stopping in!!

First couple of times we went there, food was great, staff was great. The last time we went there,…read morethe staff wasn't friendly, spoke to Craig the owner he was very apologetic, we told him we would be back. We went there tonight 6/19, staff was friendly, however the bartender went out into the parking lot, we smelled weed, she came back in after my husband went out to get her, he got a growler to go, we get home and the cap wasn't on all the way and spiled most of it. The place has definitely gone down hill. We won't be back. You need better staffing and ones that aren't worried about having a great time out in the parking lot.

Been here twice now on the recommendation from family. Stopped once before the Tartan Terrors at…read morethe Appell Center and again just cause we enjoyed it so much the first time! I'm not a heavy drinker but I enjoy a social drink now and then. They have an excellent selection of seasonal brews for every taste. (I like more light beers while my husband and father in law prefer the darker ones) Food wise you can't go wrong with their BBQ. I had gotten a fish and chips special in March and I wish they still had it on the menu! Fish was so light and crispy, not greasy like most I've had. This time I had the half chicken which came with a corn bread muffin, baked beans and BBQ sauce. Chicken was so tender and juciy, I had enough for another meal. Husband had the brisket sandwich and just the plan brisket the next time. Said the sandwich was better, not as dry as just the meat. We made the mistake of ordering an appetizer and soup with our BBQ trays and all the food came out within 10 minutes of each course. Waitress apologized that the BBQ platters don't take long to get together so its just something to keep in mind. I remember the first time our appetizer and entrees came out later so it really depends on what you order. Both times we got the large pub pretzel with crab dip. So good! I do recommend reservations as it seems to fill pretty fast. It's a large open restaurant with beautiful decor and outdoor seating that will probably open up with the warmer weather. Just watch the timing and what you order or you might end up with a buffet like we did. Plus side, it was all good left over!

Gorgeous building. Very busy on a Friday night! Lots of families with kids too. Got seated right…read moreaway, even though it was busy - it's a huge space. Got drinks - my husband was delighted with the beer options and loved the single hop All Citra the best, and he is a beer snob (in the best way!). The Sauvignon blanc was ok, but I realize that is not their focus. We had calamari to share - good flavor, but more pillowy than crisp. The platters are the way to go - $20 for a ridiculous amount of terrific food! The pulled pork was smoky, tender and homemade sauces were perfect. Sides of coleslaw, beans and a cornbread muffin were all tasty and a nice sized serving. I had enough left for another whole meal! The brisket was awesome too - got a chunk from my husband. Our server was Allie - she did a great job - there when we needed her, knowledgeable and nice as could be! The food is served quickly, which was nice if you are traveling. Overall, a fun experience in a beautiful setting and a very reasonable price.

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!

Service was lacking. Waitress seemed annoyed and not happy. Wait was not long for a table but…read morewaited quite awhile to be greeted. Looked like there was only 2 servers for the entire place which was busy. My husband liked his chili, so that's the two star review. He said it had a lot of flavor. I had the brisket sandwich which was very small for the price with not a lot of meat. The meat had no flavor at all. Was not served with the au ju, which I had to ask for. Unfortunately, the au ju did not make it any better. The Cole slaw had a good flavor and was not sweet, so that was the best part of the food.

I've been wanting to try this place out for quite some time now. I will start out with the good:…read more- our server was nice - the food was delicious -the cocktails were excellent Now here are something's that could've been better... - we sat outside and our table was not cleaned off, but our server had no issue cleaning off the other table next to us to make sure the other guest had a germ free experience. - service for drinks and food were pretty long, which they did have a sign on the door stating they were short staffed so I understand. - their beer is not good. - Not only did our server not know a lot about the cocktail menu, but failed to even mention that they even had a cocktail menu. We were there for 30-45 minutes and she then finally brought out the cocktail menu. Not entirely sure I would come back.

A pit stop while driving through the area, man I'm jealous, I wish our bowling alleys were this…read morecool- the actual bar room had a fantastic vibe with locals hanging out enjoying catching up- bowlers kept popping in & out, ooh if only our bowling alley had great beer offerings- we ended up sitting outside on the picnic areas, not much to view in the neighborhood, but a deck of cards, with their delicious IPAs we were happy to hang out- overall, they don't have a massive selection, but quantity over quality! pretty average priced- a great pit stop visit, would recommend

Great place for a date! My man and I really enjoyed coming here for a double date. You can get…read moregoofy, then grab some balls and bowl. The bar area is great, very clean and well kept, different Brews and few wines.

This is a favorite spot of ours. We have come a few times, always at lunch and love it! The staff…read moreis always very friendly, knowledgeable and welcoming. We are always amazed at the consistent level of great customer service we receive here. The vibe is a definitely a neighborhood bar feel. We also have no complaints about the food, everything we've tried has been delicious!

Tator beef brisket was terrible.. had no flavor, meat was tough…read more. bad experience, won't waste my hard earned money here again Was offered another dish but didn't have time to wait

We came here to enjoy drinks and play music bingo. That was new for us but it was fun! The service…read morewas great, nice waitress, kept our drinks full and we had a blast. Parking is limited but there is more in the back. Clean bathrooms, kids had a great time everyone had fun.

We came to the Bog Turtle on a random Tuesday night after driving through the Herr's potato chips…read morefactory Christmas light display. It was only another 15 minutes past Herr's and the reviews were stellar. We ordered some beers, it's really refreshing to see breweries that brew for the season, not just pump out hazy IPAs. We ordered a brown ale and a red ale, both were top notch! So glad I remembered to grab our growler before we left the house. We were able to take home a delicious 64oz of beer to have later. I ordered the chicken and waffles... One of the best versions of this classic I've had. Came with a blueberry sauce and the hostess suggested I get some hot sauce too... Perfect sweet, spicy, crunchy chicken over a pillowy waffle. Daughter got the kids chicken sandwich and everyone else got specials. It was a delicious meal. Nothing fancy but really tasty. They had trivia going on the big projector but we didn't partake. They had a small stage with toys on it where my daughter played and did some coloring before our food came out. The staff was super friendly, and was able to satisfy all of our questions about the menu and offer suggestions when people were on the fence. I do not see us coming back often however if we are even remotely close to the bog turtle I'm going to be sure we stop in!