My husband found this restaurant looking for a place for a celebratory dinner. We are from out of town and the location fed into our sense of adventure! We were wonderfully greeted and the hostess spent the perfect amount of time chatting with us after seating us at an intimate table inside. I was glad I had perused the menu beforehand, so I wasn't shocked at the prices. However, as mentioned, it was a celebratory dinner. I had picked the duck (more on that later), but may have switched to a steak had it not been for the $$$. We ordered the following appetizers/starters: tuna carpaccio, house salad, bone marrow and house selection of bread. All of these were the highlights of the meal! The tuna was thinly sliced, great flavor with the cucumber and the perfect amount of 'dressing'. The house salad was also delicious - wonderful combination of flavors. I was worried about the strawberry dressing (served on the side), but was the perfect balance of sweet and vinegar. The bone marrow was also delicious- we should have gotten one each as we were both scraping the bone for every last morsel. The bread deserves its own paragraph. I will preface by saying I have tried to be gluten free for the past eight months and not eaten any bread. I melted into my seat with every bite of bread. There was a selection of pretzel bread, my first choice. Eaten with a small amount of butter, I thought, thank goodness I tried this first, it will be easy to say no to the other bread. Wrong. The focaccia with herbed olive oil was even better! Had the same thought again - well, at least I will be able to pass on the other slices. Nope. The sliced bread was even better. Although i could hear my mother scoffing at having to pay for bread, this was worth it. Unfortunately, this is where my enthusiasm wanes. My husband ordered the salmon and really enjoyed it. I tried a bite and also thought it was a good dish. I ordered the duck. The duck was cooked to my order (medium rare) and flavors were very good. Unfortunately, the mocha rub was more of a crust (encasement?), not a huge deal, but the duck itself was not tender and took a lot of chewing. Other Notes: The atmosphere was fantastic! The wine selection was excellent and provided a nice variety of prices per glass. Service was excellent. For dessert, I had a macchiato and the tiramisu; it was ok. I should have ordered one of the housemade desserts, but wanted something smaller. My husband ordered the cheesecake and wolfed it down (a good sign after such a large meal). Since we are from out of town and it was a one of a kind celebration, I can't say we will be back, but if money were not an issue, I would really enjoy coming here again and trying a different entree read more

The food was good enough (more on this in a minute), but was shocked at the prices. $80 for a steak? This is even beyond high end steakhouses. The menu felt very contrived; why do I need fruit or pistachios in a pasta dish? Way too many ingredients in their dishes which made it very difficult to pick a meal. Again, very expensive; I'd say be prepared to spend $300 for a couple. Not worth the prices by a long shot but I guess there are so few fine dining options in the area, they can command it. I'd never return. Not a pleasant experience. read more

Might be one of the biggest surprises I've come on in a while It's a bit of a driver to get there Through beautiful agricultural area a read more

We went for our anniversay and the service was great. Romantic feel. The food was delicious and I would definitely recommend this place if you are in the area and are wanting some fine dining located in a tranquil wooded environment. They even gave us a tour and a history lesson. Well worth the money. read more

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Atmosphere was beautiful and the food was great and reasonably priced. Only complaint was there was no complimentary table bread, as you had to order it off the menu. For the price of the meals, table bread should be included. read more

The Log Cabin Restaurant - Lamb chops - New American Near Me - Leola, Pennsylvania

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A nostalgic meal We first ate at The Log Cabin several (many?) decades ago. We enjoyed our conversation with the owner about the history of the restaurant. The building and dining rooms are still inviting and comfortable. The restaurant is located in a remote area on the far side of a one lane covered bridge. The menu dishes have a formal presentation. The food is good, but not outstanding. The Log Cabin is an appropriate location for a milestone birthday or similar celebration. The service is attentive. read more

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We chose Log Cabin for a special night out with visiting friends, after hearing about this legendary restaurant for years. This was our first time. Our first table was near an extremely loud party of 14, so we moved into a quiet room. Very attentive service, with all the right touches. The menu is classic, not modern or nouvelle. Each course was served leisurely, not rushed. Overall a lovely meal but not exceptional enough to justify the price. Glad we tried it once. read more

Beautiful setting Parking was tight Sat outside on patio- had to move to a smaller table as there were ants crawling on the place mats Mocktail was $14!! We had to pay for bread at the table $8 !! Entree's salmon and steak were good but outrageously priced. Dessert- peach cobbler was delicious. Server was very good. All in all - cool place - food good if you have endless disposable income. read more

Upscale American restaurant in a restored log cabin I came here for dinner with my fiancé and although we made a reservation, our table was not ready for 30 min after we arrived. The hostesses were very apologetic however (apparently the party before us was taking an incredibly long time), and both they offered to seat us either outside or at a high-top table and gave us complimentary prosecco, so I don't fault them for this. The main entrance to the place is pretty cool, as it really highlights the rustic vibe and there was a waiting area that had a 3-person band playing classical music when we came. However, other than this room the fact that the place is a restored log cabin isn't really apparent. The food was all very average. We came here on my birthday weekend, and they had a small folded paper on the table saying "happy birthday" (that they must reuse because the inside said "happy anniversary") and their was a small baggie of chocolates. It seemed like almost everyone there was celebrating something, as I saw these on most of the tables read more

We were so very disappointed with our dining experience on Friday Aug. 21st. Our reservation made days before the appointment was for a table of 4. When we arrived, the receptionist checked our reservation and then led us to the Bar. We requested to not be in the Bar. After a short wait, she came back and told us, in order to move would require a wait of 2 hours. Needless to say, we weren't going to wait 2 hours for a table. We asked why we were not told at the time we made the reservation that our table would be in the Bar, her replay was they make table assignments the day of the reservation incase of any changes. So we were forced to take the table in the Bar. The room was noisy with bartenders shaking mixed drinks and large numbers of people coming in and out of the Bar, which meant most of the time NOT being able to hear each other's conversation. Sad to say, none of the staff (host or manager) ever checked on us to see if we were enjoying the dinner. read more

Our dining experience here was a pleasant one. The selections were reasonably priced for fine dining, and the ambiance is incredibly spacious with a rustic and warm welcoming vibe. The hanger steak appetizer on their special menu was extremely delicious, paired perfectly with their vinaigrette sauce and veggies. The chowder was by far one of the best seafood chowder we ever had, for it was jam-packed with flavor and bites of seafood, highly recommend it! The bone marrow for 10 bucks was extremely delicious and reasonably priced, albeit a bit heavy-handed on the salt. The lobs-cargot was also buttery and garlicky, a playful twist to its cousin the escargot. We got the ribeye from the special menu which was also cooked perfectly, but for the price, it's quality actually paled in comparison to the hanger steak; the bone marrow butter did not really enhance the ribeye all that much unfortunately. Overall, we had a really wonderful time dining at The Log Cabin Restaurant, and we highly recommend coming here for a nice simple yet elegant dinner. Thank you for reading and best of luck! (: read more

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This place is an absolute treasure. I attended the Prohibition Repeal Party last night, which featured a harpist and a jazz band, guests who were dressed in dazzling 1920s-30s finery, heavy hors d'oeuvres (I especially enjoyed the spinach-stuffed mushrooms) + desserts, high-quality cocktails, dancing, unbeatable ambience that was heightened by the vibrance and glow of holiday decorations, and the most courteous staff you could imagine. The ticket price, which included the food, was merely $35 in advance. Drinks were available for purchase separately. This was my first visit to the restaurant -- I wish I had known of its existence years ago. The evening was well-worth the 90-minute drive from my house. I look forward to visiting again when I'm in the area! read more

After much back and forth and three different reservations...we wound up at The Log Cabin Restaurant for dinner. Cabin in the Woods cocktails were good. Smoke waft, sip of maple sweetness with a whiskey finish. Started with some crab and lobster bisque: spoon-coatingly thick and the crab and lobster meat was presented on the surface so you could ensure an appropriate compliment to each spoonful. Perusing the menu on the drive over and I was pretty well set on the mocha crusted barrel cut ribeye. They made the decision difficult with the special entree of wagyu coulotte (picanha). Filet Girl unexpectedly liked the sound of the ribeye package, so done deal. Wagyu coulotte for me and I'd still get to taste her ribeye. I can see the wagyu picanha being a hard cut to cook, three slices were too rare and the small tip on the end was more towards medium well. The medium rare majority however was exceptional; tender and super tasty. Her ribeye, on the other hand, was bang on ribeye perfect beefy goodness. Their knives sucked though. I'm gonna start bringing my own. Sticky toffee pudding was presented with a cute little "happy anniversary" chocolate garnish. Except it wasn't sticky toffee pudding, it was a disgustingly sweet wet cake. Atmosphere was cozy and great. Thanks Christine for really good service. Nice Ferrari at the door on the way out and I find it disappointing that it's not socially acceptable to sniff around it or jokingly jump in, throw the driver out, and take off for a bit on these Lancaster roads . read more

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The Log Cabin Restaurant served outstanding food, with exceptional service and ambiance for our birthday celebration. read more

The Log Cabin Restaurant - History of the restaurant - New American Near Me - Leola, Pennsylvania

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We stumbled on this restaurant to our delight. The hostess and wait staff were wonderful too, even though we did not have a reservation. Highly recommend making a reservation since many people come here. It is on the high end of cost but it is worth it. Chef Painter creates a delicious menu. You can eat inside or outside in their lovely patio. They also had an ensemble playing music. We plan to return there for our 35th anniversary in December. read more

Food was delicious. French onion soup unmatched. Squash dish was fresh, flavorful, and would highly recommend. Salmon Oscar was perfect. Service: Christian and Julie were very professional, friendly, and kind. Ambiance: soothing music with a fireplace. This was our first visit and have been in search of a good restaurant since moving to Lititz 9 months ago. We can finally stop looking. Thank you!! We will be back often. What a find. WOW. read more

Ambiance was nice . food was excellent. filet was done perfect. service was even better,

I loved this place!! The staff are kind, the atmosphere is calm and elegant, and the food is AMAZING!! I had the salmon and it was so yummy! I highly recommend The Log Cabin Restaurant! Our waitress, Maryrose, was the best!! read more

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The food was very good , the service was very good, the prices are a bit high . $50.00 for a dozen oysters . The ambience was good, our dining room could have been a bit brighter. The martinis are very small. The double bourbon is a good pour at $24.00. Will go back , but not every week. read more

Food, service, atmosphere, I cannot say a single negative thing. It's such an amazing place! Our first experience that was recommended by a friend. If you're in the area and don't mind the scenic drive to get here, I absolutely recommend it! If I could give more than 5 stars, I would gladly do that! read more

After not visiting the Log Cabin for many years, we decided to try it again a few weeks before Christmas. No issues, a wonderful evening, everything was great. Not cheap but we knew that. We left anxious to come back soon. *Note that we had several Grey Goose and tonics, single, @ $7 each Fast forward to this week when we returned to celebrate my wife's birthday. A Tuesday night. It was Valentines week but the place was barely half full. As usual, we got there early to have a few drinks at the bar before dinner. We had four Grey Goose and tonic, doubles, tall glass. Four total of the same drink. When I cashed out and saw the bill my teeth almost fell out...$76. $19 per drink. Yikes. Not letting it ruin the evening I paid the bill and gave the bartender a generous tip because he was great and I felt sorry for him having to solely represent prices like that. Unfortunately our dinner server lost tips on an appetizer or two and probably drinks that we didn't order. We had dinner and shared a dessert, which were great, but left feeling disappointed and unlikely to come back anytime soon, again. read more

I agree with the other reviews. The food is wonderful. The decor is outstanding - uniquely rustic old-world. And the staff is friendly and helpful. I highly, highly recommend the Log Cabin. So why only 4 stars? The wine list. Or rather, the disparity between the wine list and what they actually have in stock. (If you are not a 'wine snob' like me, then you can stop reading right here, and just make yourself reservations at the Log Cabin and go have a wonderful meal.) OK, as regards the wine list, it advertised a 2021 Easton Zinfandel Rinaldi Vineyard (by the bottle). I was excited to try it. I had researched this wine prior to dining at the Log Cabin. So naturally I ordered it ... and they brought a bottle of ... the 2015?!? For anyone that knows Zinfandel, you know Zin ages quite quickly. A 10-year-old Zin is not going to taste anything like a 4-year-old Zin. The waitress did not inform us that the vintage was not what was advertised on their wine list. She was oblivious that what she brought to the table was not the wine we ordered. I pointed out the discrepancy. She got the manager. They were polite, but together they could not find a bottle of the 2021. Sad. So I ordered a bottle of the 'regular' 2023 Easton Zinfandel advertised on their wine list. ... Nope, they were out of that completely. But they had it by-the-glass(?) I had noticed the 'regular' Easton Zin on the wine list. Nope, our waitress informed us, that's a third, different 'regular' Easton Zinfandel - the 2016. So they don't have the 2016 listed by the year and bottle on their wine list. They then don't have the 2023, and they try and pass-off a 2015 in place of the 2021. Honestly, in all my years of dining in better-quality restaurants, I've never had so much difficulty ordering a wine, or felt that the restaurant was trying to pass-off lower quality wine in place of what they had advertised on their menu. Or that the wine by the glass was not what they had by the bottle. Weird. One other point: although their website says the Log Cabin closes at 9 pm, they really close at 8 pm (at least that is when the kitchen closes). My wife and I arrived early for our 7 pm reservation and enjoyed a drink in the piano room. At 7 pm the hostess asked if we'd like to be seated. I said 'no thank you, we'll finish our drinks in a bit.' Given that the restaurant was mostly empty on a Tuesday evening and that we could not possibly be occupying a table for a later arrival, I thought we could sit and sip until more like 7:30 pm. and then be seated at our table and still be done around 9 pm. Nope. The hostess came back at 7:05 pm and said it was 'restaurant policy' that we be sat. I now see that despite what the website says, they really want everyone out by 8 pm or so. When we got sat, our waitress informed us that the kitchen closes at 8 pm. We still had a lovely dinner (except for the wine debacle, and that delayed us about 15 minutes while they figured it out), but the moment we set foot out the door at 9:05 pm, they locked the door behind us and turned out the lights. So I'd say definitely eat here, but 1. make dinner reservations not later than 6 pm, and 2. be very, very careful of the wine they try and serve you, if wine is important to you read more

The food is quite exquisite! We had dinner for the 3 of us and were able to sit and take out time together. So if you like a nice sit down dinner where you can sit and enjoy company with great food. i highly recommend this place. The bartender was able to customize their log cabin drink for me which came out AMAZING! read more

The food is just amazing. They deserve a Michelin star. The service fantastic. Edwin was great, knowledgeable and very good professional. The place is very interesting because of the history they have. It was noisy because we had a big table close by and they were having fun. So many cute details that make the experience very unique One of the best restaurants I ever went. read more

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Lovely food experience! We got French onion soup and ceasar salad to start. Small plates for our dinner. Pork belly, filet with lentils and carpaccio. Lobster small plate but very underwhelming, no flavor and not great presentation. Creme brûlée and peanut butter bomb for dessert, perfect! Service was excellent for sure! Ambiance was great but got very loud by 6:15, our reservation was for 445 so it was shortly before we departed. read more

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Had a 25th wedding anniversary there 4/19/26 and went to bar as we were a few minutes earlier. Sat for amlost five minutes and were not served and eventually hostess took ua to table. We had an excellent meal with great seat but sat for almost 15-10 minutes with no water or any request for another glass of wine. So by the time desert was offered we got our check. read more

Here for my wife's birthday. It's been a while since our last visit. Food was outstanding and prepared as requested. Edwin was our waiter and was attentive and timely with drink orders and answering our questions. Atmosphere is top notch. Our view was the garden. We will be back soon for sure! read more

What a great little gem in Central PA. I have lived in Central PA my entire life and this was my first visit but definitely will not be my last. Love the ambience. Food service was great. Very prompt. Show up half an hour early and sit at the bar and enjoy a drink before dinner. A great evening out. Thank you. read more

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We went here to celebrate 3 birthdays and will not go back. I've been going here to eat for years but something has definitely changed. The menu was very strange with strange additions to the protein. We ordered filet mignon and it came out the wrong temperature for both of us. The bernaise sauce was awful. It took an hour or so past appetizers for our meal to come Very poor management - the manager came to our table to discuss our meal but did absolutely nothing about our experience . Why bother coming on your own to talk to us? read more

Love this little gem in Lancaster County! We were warmly greeted when we arrived. We sat at the bar for drinks while waiting for our table. We had a cute little welcome placard on our table wishing us a Happy Anniversary. We each had a soup that was delicious. I loved that there was small plate options for dinner and dessert. Everything was cooked and seasoned to perfection. Drinks on pointe. We will definitely be returning! read more

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The food was good but the service was awful. Clearly we were not a priority but the table that came in after us was for our waiter who doted on them. It took our waiter at least 10 minutes to greet us which should have been a warning. The service was slow, he never checked on us after we got our food, and it took forever to get our bill. And then when we expressed our disappointment with the manager she just denied our experience was real and then stood at our table until we lifer making us look like bad guys. Never again. read more

First ... I don't give 5 star ratings, there is always something that could be better ... right? The log cabin restaurant may be as close as I'll ever get ti a 5 star spot. The actual building and deco is truly intriguing. The art work was interesting and the history was interesting. We were seated in the main dining room with a roaring wood fire going. The meal was excellent... beef fillet was perfectly cooked, tender, flavorful. Salmon was very good and the veggie entree kept the Mrs happy. Our server (Christine) was pleasant, helpful and charming. This is not a cheap dinner spot but for a special night out or celebration dinner it's PERFECT. read more

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While the food, service and atmosphere were very good, we noted that the management, primarily the executive chef, treats the staff poorly, to the point of being abusive. Will never return and never recommend. read more

Excellent service. Treated with respect and courtesy. Beautiful atmosphere. The food was great: I had the Thai chicken and my wife had the Salmon Oscar. We were treated very well by Tina our server: very nice and in top of drink refills, funny, and took our food order quickly. A little pricey, but well worth it. read more

This restaurant is more on the expensive side and therefore we only go for special occasions. The food was wonderful. They did not rush us to order and the waiter fully described the ingredients of the foods when we asked him. One of my party has to be gluten free and there are options for him. It was a wonderfully relaxed meal and it was timed perfectly. read more

Oh how I wish we had found this place a few days earlier so that we could return during this trip! What a terrific place, located in the hills above Lancaster County in a forest of large trees. This really is an old, restored cabin with large additions added. The bar staff was warm and welcoming, knowledgeable and willing to share local information while concocting delicious drinks. Our food was wonderful! The kind of food where you want to eat the entire large entree but know you shouldn't. So we took home the leftovers and ate them on the plane home! Super! When we return to Lancaster County, we will definitely be returning to The Log Cabin Restaurant. read more

My husband and I had been looking forward to trying the bar out at this restaurant for a long time! On Friday night, we drove 30 minutes and arrived shortly after they opened. The hostesses greeted us, and we told them we were going to sit at the bar, only to be asked if we had a reservation. We didn't because we have never been to an establishment where a reservation was required to sit at the bar. They did not have a seat available.... It was unbelievable to us.. This seemed like a very exclusive restaurant, and I'm sure the bar area is reserved for their regular patrons to sit and wait for dinner. I just wanted to let folks know that this isn't a place to just pop in to have a drink, don't waste your time. read more

Wonderful atmosphere, friendly staff, exceptional food and presentation. It was our anniversary and the staff took great care of us. We were never there before and we tried their specialties recommended by our waiter. The pretzel appetizer, Osso Bucco and bread pudding are all highly recommended. read more

Tucked in a remote neighborhood where GPS can't help you, The Log Cabin Restaurant is an adventure worth circling around for. Once we found it the old fashioned way by looking at the map (lol) we were excited to find such a gem. Classic, almost frozen in a certain time frame, with touches of cozy cabin decor, we were immediately greeted by the warmth of the restaurant. My partner surprised me by this wonderful dinner. I loved the live piano music which helped liven the environment. The service was fabulous, everyone was friendly and professional. The food - delicious and fresh. Everything from the salad to the perfectly cooked steak was fabulous. I would definitely come back again and I can't wait to bring my family and friends here! read more

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I remember coming here as a young adult with my parents and for special occasions. We always enjoyed our experiences and I wasn't in a rush to remember the Log Cabin in any other way. Over the years I've heard mixed reviews, more negative than positive, which made me apprehensive to visit. Since the new owners have taken over, the reviews have mainly been positive. We decided Valentine's Day at The Log Cabin would be a romantic date night. Stepping inside, I was pleased that not much had changed. It was just as I had remembered. The fireplace was going, the light smell of campfire permeated the dining room and it was perfectly intimate. I almost always order red meat at fine dining restaurants and I was not disappointed. My husband chose the filet mignon and it was buttery smooth. I opted for the 21 day dry aged barrel cut ribeye. Both were medium rare and both were absolutely perfect. I wouldn't have changed any element of the ribeye. And that Applewood smoke English cheddar mac & cheese was creamy and luscious. The smoke infused the mac & cheese and put this dish over the top. read more

The Log Cabin Restaurant - Coffee Encrusted 8 oz. Ribeye - New American Near Me - Leola, Pennsylvania

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