Diners' Choice: Best Food restaurants in Lancaster County

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Updated 05 November 2026

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Gibraltar Lancaster

4.9

4.9 (2895)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Lancaster

About the restaurant

Enjoying dinner on our beautiful patio or in our elegant dining rooms, Gibraltar delivers thoughtfully prepared, ever changing and seasonally focused fare, sourcing the world’s finest wild caught fish and shellfish, prime and organic meats and local produce. We champion organic, sustainable and ethically cultivated products, and compliment them with a Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence winning wine list, creative artisan cocktails and fresh local craft beers.

Gibraltar offers three private dining rooms and is perfect for dinner parties, private chef's dinners and special events. Easily accessible from the east, 2 miles off US 222, and from the west, 1 mile off US 30, located minutes from downtown Lancaster.

Top review

DeannaGold

Dined on 3 Nov 2026

Service, drinks and food were both outstanding. My favorite is always the whole branzino served tableside. The best!!!

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4.8

4.8 (364)

$50 and over

Brazilian Steakhouse

Lancaster

About the restaurant

The Gaucho’s Way – Brazilian Steakhouse
At The Gaucho’s Way, we bring the real taste of Brazilian churrasco (barbecue) to Lancaster. You’ll find fire-grilled cuts served rodizio style, a big salad and sides bar, and plenty of wines and cocktails to enjoy. The space is warm and welcoming, great for dinners with friends, family celebrations, or even business events.

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Ishia

Dined 6 days ago

Everything was exceptional, top-tier experience! From the staff to the food was simply amazing.

Josephine's

4.9

4.9 (1738)

$31 to $50

Modern European

Lancaster

About the restaurant

The Story of Josephine’s
The story of Josephine’s begins during our executive chef Daniel LeBoon’s childhood. At eight years old, working for his father’s catering company, Daniel discovered a passion for food. This love — and undeniable talent — saw him intern at Philadelphia’s prestigious Le Bec-Fin. He went on to work in Paris at the venerable Hotel Vernet working under the renowned chef’s Alain Solvere and Alain Ducasse. In 2004, Daniel purchased Josephine’s in Marietta and developed an extremely loyal following based on the combination of great food, great atmosphere and great hospitality. Although Josephine’s closed in 2011, the name and the experiences are fondly remembered by countless people.

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KariAnGold

Dined 3 days ago

Waitstaff was superb. Food, atmosphere, decor, etc - was so elegant & welcoming. The food was so delish. It doesn’t disappoint at all! I have such great memories now. Thank you! We will be back! Outstanding everything. Better than Michelin

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Experience

Happy Hour at Josephine's

CAVOLO! Pizzeria Bar

4.6

4.6 (50)

$30 and under

Pizzeria

Lititz

About the restaurant

In Italian, cavolo means “cabbage,” but it’s also slang for “What the heck!” or “Holy smokes!”—exactly the reaction we’re going for when you walk through the door or take that first bite.

Our menu features small plates and wood-fired pizzas made with top-quality ingredients. No strict styles. No regional pizza debates. Just straight-up delicious. Crafted with Italian flour and a 48-hour fermentation, our dough is made with care from start to finish.

Our bar and bottle shop is stocked with a curated lineup of Italian wines, beers, and cocktails — all chosen to complement every plate and pie.

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Tammy

Dined on 24 Oct 2026

Greatest pizza in Lancaster county! Alexander was the perfect server and a great vibe to this place!

401 Prime

4.8

4.8 (1110)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Lancaster

About the restaurant

A luxury modern city steakhouse, located in Downtown Lancaster, PA

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chris

Dined 2 days ago

My wife and I had a great time and great food… highly recommend to anyone

Vécu

4.8

4.8 (1912)

$31 to $50

French

Lancaster

About the restaurant

Bistro Barberet & Bakery pays tribute to the beloved French bistro, where good food, good wine and better company commingle to create an unmistakable joie de vivre.
This restaurant presents a sweeping cinematic interpretation of the French lifestyle. It also offer some flawless brasserie classics like steak frites, escargots and Bouillabaise the menu is wide enough to please, while remaining true to the traditions that inspired it.

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John

Dined on 23 Oct 2026

This restaurant is absolutely wonderful. Every course, even including the bread, was extremely good. The price, given that it's a French restaurant, was very reasonable as well. The maitre d' was very personable Would highly recommend this restaurant.

Cork & Cap Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (1785)

$31 to $50

American

Lancaster

About the restaurant

Fresh food & fresh vision come together at Cork & Cap Restaurant. Our guiding tenet is simple yet uncompromising: use local ingredients and made-from-scratch, no-nonsense recipes. Our dishes pay homage to the rural heritage of Lancaster County, all with an extra pinch of creative license. Think Pennsylvania Dutch comfort food with a contemporary, cosmopolitan twist. Dine in plush leather banquettes alongside restored brick and stone walls, lounge in the Cork & Cap’s rustic bar area, or enjoy seasonal outdoor dining on our patio around Urban Place’s signature smokestack.

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CandyceGold

Dined 4 days ago

The food was wonderful and our waitress was amazing!

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Popular dish

Crab Dip

Popular dish

Bourbon-glazed Pork Chop

Popular dish

Add Crab Cake

Belvedere Inn Restaurant and Bar

4.8

4.8 (4504)

$31 to $50

American

Lancaster

About the restaurant

WELCOME TO THE BELVEDERE INN
The Belvedere Inn is an award-winning restaurant in Lancaster, PA, known for its delicious cuisine ranging from new age American to European styles as well as it’s elegant dining atmosphere. Come in, relax and have a great time. Enjoy our savory appetizers and entrees. Stop by for a cocktail after work or enjoy live jazz in our piano bar upstairs. There's something for everyone at The Belvedere, and our friendly staff will always make you feel welcome. We are committed to using the freshest local produce and organic ingredients from Lancaster County, plus unique foods from around the world. Join us anytime for dinner or drinks, and see what makes The Belvedere Inn such a unique dining experience in Lancaster City.

Please be aware, seating requests will be honored when possible, please call for special requests. For outdoor seating requests, please contact the restaurant directly.

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Katie

Dined 4 days ago

We always love the Belvedere. Consistently great food and service! We love celebrating life’s milestones here.

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4.8

4.8 (1698)

$31 to $50

European

Lancaster

About the restaurant

Casual Fine Dining…with Character
Life is made of the places you go and the people with whom you go there. C’est La Vie is a bistro that invites you to enjoy the small things in life, in the company of good friends. Our inviting, playful atmosphere along with our delicate yet satisfying cuisine makes for a place truly like no other. We invite you to experience everything C’est La Vie has to offer — and watch the world go by with us.
Artisanal, yet casual, and above all deeply enjoyable — that is the philosophy at the heart of our food. At C’est La Vie we craft both large and small plates meant to excite the senses and appeal to a wide range of tastes. As another way to pay tribute to life in Lancaster, we source our ingredients from the rich community of local farmers, butchers, and more. Discover our frequently changing menu.

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Lynnette

Dined 6 days ago

Our waitress was so friendly and did an excellent job. We were celebrating a Birthday. Everything was lovely.

KoLE Chophouse

4.6

4.6 (91)

$50 and over

American

Lititz

About the restaurant

Kole was built on a simple idea: great beef and hospitality that feels like home.

Our name comes from the Pennsylvania Dutch word for “coal,” a nod to the region’s heritage, and to the fire behind everything we do.

We’re not a white tablecloth steakhouse. Just a neighborhood chophouse that feels easy to walk into.

We take pride in our beef program. Salt and pepper only on our chops. That’s it. We let the beef speak when it comes off the Josper grill, the heartbeat of the kitchen. Wood charcoal. Open flame.

Good beef. Good fire. Good people. A place to relax, to celebrate, to come back to.

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Bob

Dined 2 days ago

We had a dinner with a party of 6 and had a wonderful evening. The staff helped get us to a quiet table where we could talk and had a great dinner with great service. We highly recommend this restaurant.

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