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Diners' Choice: Best Ambience restaurants in Lancaster County

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best ambience in Lancaster County? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

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4.9

4.9 (1365)

$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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Tom

Dined 1 day ago

Our server, Kyle, was awesome. Drinks and food were creative and well prepared. Listening to the piano in the background was delightful.

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Seared Sea Scallops

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Miso Chilean Sea Bass

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1533 Duck à L'orange

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4.7

4.7 (697)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Lancaster

About the restaurant

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

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Andrew

Dined 5 days ago

Fabulous food and service. Wonderful menu! Best oysters Rockefeller I ever ate. Steak just melted like butter

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Belvedere Inn Restaurant and Bar

4.8

4.8 (3959)

$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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Scott

Dined 2 days ago

Beautiful restaurant. Great atmosphere and service.

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4.8

4.8 (1299)

$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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Deborah

Dined 2 days ago

The restaurant was decorated beautifully for the holiday season. Our server Carrie was excellent and the food was delicious

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4.8

4.8 (1995)

$50 and over

American

Leola

About the restaurant

The Log Cabin is an upscale restaurant specializing in fine farm-to-table cuisine, specialty cocktails and wines. The historic structure dates back more than 100 years and was once used as a Speakeasy before opening officially as a restaurant in 1933, after the Repeal of Prohibition. Since then, the Log Cabin has become a Lancaster County tradition, playing host to countless birthdays, anniversaries, business events and celebrations of all kinds.

For groups of 8 or more people, please contact the restaurant to discuss personalized seating and menu options.

717-626-9999 | info@logcabin1933.com

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Patrick

Dined 4 days ago

After a few years not dining at The Log Cabin, we returned for our 48th anniversary. The booth room was where we last celebrated so we returned there. There are 3 booths and two tables - all were occupied by couples celebrating their anniversaries. My wife had Pasta Primavira, I had the Salmon Oscar. Both were outstanding. Being non- drinkers I can not comment regarding the libations and the server was excellent as we're all the staff, efficient and friendly. As we finished with coffee, a local roast, Whiff coffee roaster which was very good, the owner of the restaurant made his way around the dining rooms and spoke with each couple. Not just in passing but had actual conversations at each stop, ending with an invitation to explore the facility and look around. Very impressive. The prices are not for the faint hearted but in keeping with a fine dining experience. The decor has been redone and refreshed from the last time we were here; it seems brighter and yet intimate at the same time. We will renew our anniversary tradition at the Log Cabin going forward and more than likely bring family and friends for those special dinner celebrations ahead.

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Sticky Toffee Pudding

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Blackened Salmon Fillet "Oscar"

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French Onion Soup

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4.8

4.8 (933)

$31 to $50

Italian

Leola

About the restaurant

Enjoy the casual, rustic Italian cuisine of Osteria Avanti, with indoor & outdoor seating available.

Whether you dine outside on our tree lined seasonal patio or in the warm & cozy atmosphere of our intimate dining room and sophisticated bar, you’re sure to enjoy Osteria Avanti.

Experience Chef ’s carefully selected menu featuring fresh local ingredients, with herbs & produce grown in Chef's garden.
Craft beers, IPAs, specialty cocktails and an impressive wine list are also available.
Osteria is a perfect place for a night out with your significant other or a nice dinner with friends.

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Crissy

Dined 1 day ago

From drinks to dinner to dessert - it was a wonderful place to gather with friends and celebrate my birthday.

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Shrimp Linguine

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Gibraltar Lancaster

4.8

4.8 (2327)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Lancaster

About the restaurant

Serving dinner outside on our beautiful patio, inside in our elegant dining rooms, and also offering curbside take-out. 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, emphasizing organic, sustainable and ethically cultivated products, all complimented by a well-rounded wine cellar, creative artisan cocktails and fresh local craft beer selection.

We offer three private dining rooms, 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 and located just minutes from downtown Lancaster.

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Peter

Dined 3 days ago

Yearly holiday dinner. Awesome as usual. Will be returning.

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McCleary's Public House

4.8

4.8 (580)

$30 and under

Pub

Columbia

About the restaurant

An authentic Irish pub experience in Marietta, Pennsylvania, McCleary's Public House offers historical and exciting menu items served with passion to all visiting guests. On the menu at McCleary's Public House, you'll find such items as fish and chips, bangers and mash, crab cakes, and pan-seared salmon.

At the bar at McCleary's Public House, enjoy a delectable array of beer, wine, and spirits to be shared with friends. Over 70 varieties of beer are available, including bottled and imported brews to pair with any meal. For a sweeter taste, choose from a humble list of red and white wines, indulge in a handcrafted cocktail, or sample something new with a whiskey flight.

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Thomas

Dined 2 days ago

Our favorite pub/restaurant in central PA! We love going there and taking friends! Many great lunches and dinners and family celebrations over the years.

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McCleary's Famous Fish and Chips

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Crab Cake Sandwich

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Bistro Barberet & Bakery

4.8

4.8 (1778)

$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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Gary

Dined 1 day ago

Food was delicious, service was excellent, a really nice and memorable dining experience.

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Escargot GFONUTS

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Bouillabaise Royal GF

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Steak Frites GF

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Yorgos Lancaster

4.7

4.7 (292)

$30 and under

Greek

Lancaster

About the restaurant

KEFI at Yorgos • YORGOS RESTAURANT & LOUNGE • LITTLE MYKONOS at Yorgos.

Call 717-394-6977 for reservations on the outdoor rooftop terrace (OPEN weather permitting/availability.)

KEFI, meaning “good humor,” our 2nd floor dining room features Greek and American cuisine. YORGOS RESTAURANT & LOUNGE (1st floor)—Casual pub fare, craft beer, cocktails. LITTLE MYKONOS (3rd floor)—Entertainment and rooftop terrace dining overlooking Lancaster city.

Yorgos Lancaster is located at the corner of Orange & Queen Street in Lancaster, Pa. Established in 1989 at the historic former site of Zimmerman’s. Yorgos serves lunch, dinner, and late-night fare 7 days a week, and breakfast on the weekends. They offer an extensive array of craft beers, cocktails, liquors, and a large wine and champagne selection for dinner.

Two exquisite venue options are available to accommodate large parties and events. Call to inquire about event and large dinner party availability, and rooftop terrace dining.

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Maribeth

Dined on Dec 7, 2024

Fantastic service, amazing food, got all the Greek specialties including Baklava for dessert, highly recommend!

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