Overall best places to eat
Best sushi and hibachi
Homestyle favorites
Dienner's
2855 lincoln hwy east, ronks, (http://www.dienners.com). great local food.
Family Cupboard
3029 old philadelphia pike, bird-in-hand, (http://www.familycupboard.com/).
Miller's Smorgasbord
2811 lincoln highway east route 30, ronks, (http://www.millerssmorgas...).
Shady Maple Smorgasbord
1344 e main street, east earl route 23 at routes 897 and 625 (http://www.shady-maple.com). you have never experienced anything like this. shady maple's breakfast, lunch, and dinner smorgasbord of food has everything you could ever want to eat. there is almost too much food here. it is a great place to go with the whole family or a large group of friends.
Locals' favorites
Neptune Diner
(http://www.visitpa.com/vi...) is a classic diner found on the north side of lancaster city.
Lyndon City Line Diner
1370 manheim pike. 717-398-4878. probably the best breakfast around town, with a huge menu of items. this place always seems to be crowded, and for good reason - the food is fantastic. be prepared to wait for a table, especially on sunday mornings after church.
Lemon Grass Thai Restaurant
(http://www.thailemongrass.com/) 2481 lincoln hwy across from rockvale square outlets 717-295-1621 great food and colorful menu names like "evil jungle princess", "young girl on fire".
Bube's Brewery
(http://www.bubesbrewery.com/). bube's brewery is an intact historic 19th century brewery and museum complex. bube's has had a few different restaurants operating for several years:
Pine View Acres Dairy
2225 new danville pike lancaster, pa 17603. 717-872-5486. this is not a "sit down" restaurant, but is definitely a must see! this dairy is a small, old fashion convenient store. pine view is very inexpensive and sells the best homemade ice cream, juice, and milk the beverages are in bags, just like elementary school days!. there is also an area to pet baby cows. this is a great place to visit with friends and family on a relaxing, sunny day.
Annex 24 Gallery
(http://www.annex24gallery.com) the hot spot for emerging/professional local artist exhibits. professional + emerging x contemporary + visionary / revolutionary = out of the box.
The Catacombs
(http://www.bubesbrewery.c...) is a must! be sure to make reservations for their themed feasts, which run most weekends.
Olde Hickory Inn
709 olde hickory rd north of town, off oregon pike 717-569-3590. very good breakfasts at good prices. can get very crowded, especially on sunday mornings after church lets out.
House of Pizza in Willow Street
Is a family oriented cash-n-carry restaurant located just minutes south of the city in the small community of willow street. besides pizza, local favorites include stromboli, fresh cut french fries, and many soft serve ice cream choices. locals enjoy ice cream at the picnic tables on warm summer evenings.
Best italian food
Best bar food and wings
Brickyard
(http://www.brickyardsport...). perfect location in the city near the clipper stadium. great bar food and specials, and you can go the game after you eat.
Cafe Chuckles
1335 fruitville pike lancaster, pa. great specials, fun atmosphere. oh, and great wings.
Lancaster Brewing Co
(http://www.lancasterbrewi...). they are a micro brewery. the amish 4 grain pale ale is their specialty. they make seasonal beers as well like their pumpkin spice ale for the fall.
Villa Nova West Sport Bar & Restaurant
2833 columbia ave, lancaster, pa. this bar/restaurant is great for all ages. very friendly staff with a fun atmosphere! absolutely must try the steak tip sandwich and an appetizer of "wing zings".
Best sandwiches
Cravings Gourmet Deli
109 butler ave lancaster, pa 17601 717 295-9580.
Sandwhich Factory II
2520 lititz pike, lancaster, pa - 717 581-8180.
Taj Mahal
2080 bennett ave, lancaster, pa. this is the best place to go for indian food. the naan, or flat bread is delicious and they have all kinds of curry dishes.
Lancastrians are well known for their local food. Although there are many "chain" restaurants around, such as Texas Roadhouse, Fuddruckers, Ruby Tuesdays, Panera Bread, Friendly's, McDonald's, Arby's, and Burger King.