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The Exchange, Lancaster, PA

The Exchange

4.4
4.4
958 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 16 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for happy hour
  • Great for creative cocktails
A high-energy cocktail lounge amidst the Lancaster sky, The Exchange redefines your view of this historic yet Hip City. We are a 21+ establishment after 4pm. You must present a valid physical ID at the door.

Sip from an extensive craft cocktail menu complemented by thoughtful wine & local beer selection; savor a menu of inventive small plates by Chef Ryan McQuillan; and socialize at the The Exchange: Your favorite gathering place.

RESERVATIONS: Reservations are encouraged during peak times and weekends. Walk-ins are welcomed on a first come, first serve basis. If you're looking to make a reservation, please find us on OpenTable, or call during business hours.

INCLEMENT WEATHER: Please be aware that outdoor seating is not guaranteed; your reservation is subject to cancellation in any case of severe weather or unsafe wind conditions on the roof. If we are unable to move your reservation inside, we will contact you.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–12:00 am Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (717) 207-4096
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Ryan McQuillan
  • Neighbourhood
    Lancaster
  • Parking details
    The Exchange offers a public parking lot, attached to The Lancaster Marriott.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

  • Rooftop Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Fri - 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
    Come join us for Happy Hour Monday through Friday from 4-6PM. We are featuring $12 Rotating Cocktails, $7 Daily Wine Features, $5 Draft Beers as well as $8 Marinated Olives, $12 Truffled Buffalo Cauliflower and $13 Margherita Pizzas.

What 958 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Lancaster County

    Best Ambience

  • Lancaster County

    Innovative

  • Lancaster County

    Good for groups

  • Lancaster County

    Hot spot

  • Lancaster County

    Lively

  • Lancaster County

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Exchange offers a "great rooftop bar" experience with stunning views of Lancaster city. Patrons enjoy the "amazing atmosphere" and "delicious" food, particularly the pizza and crab beignets. Service is often praised as "impeccable," though occasional staffing issues occur. The ambience is a major highlight, featuring cozy fire tables.

958 Reviews
  1. Larry

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have visited the Exchange many times and have never been disappointed. The food (pizza) was delicious and the service staff were the best. This is a great place to take friends for a unique experience.
    The ExchangeResponded on February 8, 2025
    Thank you so much for your kind words! We're so happy to hear you've had consistently great experiences with us. It means a lot that you enjoy our pizza and service. We truly appreciate you choosing The Exchange for your gatherings, and we can’t wait to welcome you and your friends back for another great experience soon!

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  2. Audra

    Philadelphia

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Birthday dinner. Lovely views. Service and food quick and on point. Can’t wait for the warm weather
    The ExchangeResponded on February 8, 2025
    Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the views, service, and food. We can’t wait for the warm weather too – it’s going to be even more beautiful! We look forward to welcoming you back for another great meal soon. Happy belated birthday!

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  3. Leah

    VIP

    Baltimore

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The bartender was training on a Saturday night. The drinks took so long, we finished our pizza by the time we got our drinks. We ended up going somewhere else
    The ExchangeResponded on January 28, 2025
    Thank you for your feedback, and we’re sorry to hear about your experience. We understand how frustrating it can be to wait for drinks, especially on a busy night. We appreciate your patience and hope you'll give us another chance to provide you with a better experience next time!

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  4. Don

    Montreal

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first visit to The Exchange. A perfect martini, beautiful decor (oh that chandelier!), comfortable seating, interesting and tasty menu. I can’t wait to go back in nicer weather than January, and sit outside.
    The ExchangeResponded on January 22, 2025
    We appreciate the wonderful feedback and look forward to you joining us again soon!

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  5. Kiriki

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was great. The food was great. I love the mushroom pizza and the crab puffs. No complaints. Will return.
    The ExchangeResponded on January 22, 2025
    Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review!

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  6. Sarah

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was exceptional except our pizzas were not very hot and we were told there was no way to warm them up. They would have been excellent if they could have been warmed up.
    The ExchangeResponded on January 22, 2025
    Thank you for taking the time to leave us your feedback! We have addressed your concerns with the staff and hope you will join us again in the future.

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  7. Audra

    Philadelphia

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Date night with spouse. Ambience was on point. We both enjoyed our food. Service was great. Definitely will come back.
    The ExchangeResponded on January 15, 2025
    Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us! We're thrilled to hear you had a wonderful date night and that the ambience, food, and service all exceeded your expectations. We can't wait to welcome you both back for another great date night!

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  8. Randy

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The server couldn't have been nicer or more attentive. When he heard that it was my birthday, he offered us free ice cream or Prosecco
    The ExchangeResponded on January 10, 2025
    We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience at The Exchange and hope you will join us again soon!

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  9. Jessie

    New York City

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Choices were few and at 11am on a Sunday they had no coffee. Would have liked one or two more brunch/ breakfast options
    The ExchangeResponded on January 7, 2025
    Thank you for your feedback. We apologize for the inconvenience you experienced with the limited options and the coffee being unavailable. We strive to offer a variety of choices, and we’ll certainly take your suggestions into account to improve our brunch offerings. We hope you'll give us another chance to serve you in the future, and we’ll make sure to have everything ready for your visit!

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  10. Gary

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    46 reviews

    5.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous food, and service was impeccable . Gorgeous views of the city!
    The ExchangeResponded on January 7, 2025
    Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the food, service, and the beautiful views. It means a lot to us to know that we could provide you with such a great experience. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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FAQs

The Exchange is rated 4.4 stars by 958 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 16 times today
Google Map for The Exchange

25 South Queen Street, Lancaster, PA 17603

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Lancaster
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–12:00 am Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    The Exchange offers a public parking lot, attached to The Lancaster Marriott.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Ryan McQuillan
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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