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- RRobbinNew York City •2 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoEverything was on point. Friendly hostess sat us promptly and addressed our parking concerns. Happy birthday name card was at my husband’s seat . Waiter was very attentive and accommodating. Food was delicious made to our perfection. The atmosphere was adorned In festive Christmas attire as the fireplace gave off a warm flow.More infoBelvedere Inn Restaurant and BarPrice: Expensive• American• Lancaster•4.8
- RRickVirginia •10 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoWe had 8 diners and all went well. The food was hot and yummy. Our server offered selection of beer for a few that were uncertain which to choose. We will visit again for sure.More infoIron Hill Brewery - LancasterPrice: Moderate• American• Lancaster•4.4
- DDeborahPhiladelphia County •7 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoThe restaurant was decorated beautifully for the holiday season. Our server Carrie was excellent and the food was deliciousMore infoC'est La ViePrice: Expensive• European• Lancaster•4.8
- TThomasPittsburgh / Western PA •13 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoOur favorite pub/restaurant in central PA! We love going there and taking friends! Many great lunches and dinners and family celebrations over the years.More infoMcCleary's Public HousePrice: Moderate• Pub• Columbia•4.7
- AAnneVIPPhiladelphia County •12 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoFirst time to Josephine’s for a Special dinner out before the holidays. Food and our server Nate were wonderful and we will return. One word of caution-happy hour at the bar is 4:30-6:30 and it was crowded and extremely noisy. The Hostess seated us next to the bar and we couldn’t hear ourselves talking. After returning to the hostess she moved us to a quieter table away from the bar area. Very accommodating and she totally agreed. Looking forward to returningMore infoJosephine'sPrice: Expensive• Modern European• Lancaster•4.9
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Columbia is a Pennsylvania town near Philadelphia that has a unique twist on food. It provides you with many great steakhouses and fine-dining restaurants, and these places serve fresh meat cooked to perfection. Steaks covered in delicious sauces and chicken dishes piled high with carefully fried potatoes are a couple of examples. For a taste of something less expensive, there are many pubs where you can dine, and they serve a variety of foods, including thick burgers and fried fish. However, a Columbia trip is not complete without at least trying Lebanon bologna, cheesesteak, and apple butter. These unique dishes are all native to the area and are very popular in most local restaurants.
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