First of all, the restaurant is in a brick lined basement, so it is LOUD LOUD echoey & LOUD. I had…read morehigh hopes at the beginning because we got a lovely corner table and the ambience seemed nice. But I already knew which oysters I wanted to order because I could hear easily from across the room the choices from another table. But within 15 minutes of our seating, they seated a table of eight loud people right next to us while the rest of the 100 seat restaurant was completely empty on a Tuesday. Confused me. I know for sure that I had put on my reservation that this was an anniversary dinner, but I guess that wasn't noted or important to this restaurant. That's OK it's our first visit. First impressions I guess aren't important. Luckily, I had a paper napkin in my purse, and I was able to wad it up and put it in my ears: that helped decrease the noise level. My husband is lucky for him very hard of hearing, and he just can turn down his hearing aids. Our dozen oysters were delicious; and the mignonette was very good. Again raising my hopes. My husband's "Cha Muy Buena" cocktail was tasty for him; alas there were not any interesting vodka martini variations for me and my dirty martinis were barely adequate over the course of the night--slightly soiled maybe. My husband was also happy with his hot lobster roll. For my anniversary dinner I was really looking forward to a nice steak but alas, I was not interested in paying $65 for 6 ounces of Waygu; so I settled for your Belvi bao bun rip-off, which was fine and by the time it came out, I was so hungry I devoured it. And then for dessert: I was so excited to get the cheese course because I saw you had the Humboldt Fog! And I figured you could not mess this up! And my husband loves a good port which he was able to order the Grahams 30 year (but wow? no 40 year ports? hmm) 30 minutes later: I mean, I guess you had to bake the bread to go with the cheese??? I can't imagine what else would take that long. Except again that you have one server for 100 seat restaurant on a Tuesday night and there's 35 people in it. I guess I need to plan my anniversaries on different nights. Or buy better fire suppression for Josephine's because I don't ever wanna give my anniversary up to anybody else again!!!!

Stopped in for dinner while on a business trip. I had planned to just sit at the bar but they…read moreoffered me a booth which was super cute and very comfortable. While I was perusing the very long drink menu a guy set up and was playing music live! My cocktail was very good! As was my lobster roll which kind of surprised be being from New England myself! We would call it a Connecticut style roll more than New England. I don't usually order dessert but I had a hankering so I got the Texas brown sugar cake. I would say there was too much topping but it was tasty.

excellent quality food. in fact, surprisingly good Service…read morewas attentive and unobtrusive ambience was perfect. best meal I've had in Lancaster. the biggest downside is getting reservation

Great place to visit. Located in the city so parking could be a challenge. There are some spots…read morealong the street and also a garage nearby. Check the on street parking kiosk for prices/hours. There is a huge staircase to get up to the speakeasy once you find the red door. The website says there is an elevator if needed. Once inside, you will immediately get the speakeasy vibe with the moody and dark decor, as well as the period appropriate lighting and seating options. There's some small intimate areas, as well as a main bar, a side seating bar area, and a back area with tables and chairs. I would recommend reservations. You can pick the bar or lounge when making reservations on their website. From the moment you enter, you will get terrific service. The host was great and we were early for our reservation, but we were seated at the bar as requested. As soon as we sat down, the bartender greeted us with waters and a sample of a bourbon punch. The entire visit was filled with very attentive staff who were always friendly and knowledgeable about the offerings on the menu. The drinks are well thought out and very good. The quality of the ingredients, as well as the flavor profiles work well. It is very difficult to pick from their crafty menu. We tried a total of 4 drinks and all were delicious. Highly recommend the Papucho - such an excellent mix of flavors that are well balanced and a very unique flavor. Honestly, not sure you will find one drink on this menu that isn't delicious. They do offer a menu of various foods. We ordered the octopus and the roasted monk fish. Both were fantastic. The servings are not big so be prepared to order dental dishes or just come with the intention of not getting a massive meal. They are good portions for a small dinner or think tapas. Overall, they have a fabulous experience with some super delicious drinks. Well done!

Returned either a group of friends, for their first time! So glad this place continues to impress…read moregoing forward. Our server was amazing (I wish I remembered his name!), the food was delicious, and the drinks never fail to impress. The only issue we have every time we go is that they unfortunately always run out of a few dishes on the menu (and always seems to be the ones we want)! In addition, calling the restaurant has been difficult, it has often gone straight to voicemail for me. For that reason make sure to make reservations ONLINE (that has never failed). Come EARLY if you want to ensure you'll get a menu item (we often get there around 8 pm or later, some menu items always run out for us). Regardless, this doesn't stop us from coming!

Lexi was the best. Very attentive. G r eat natural smile. We had a great conversation. Anyway I…read moream a wedge salad connoisseur. I thought C'est le Vie. Was the best. The added bacon bits sets them apart. My friend got the flat bread pizza. Too thick but tasty. We sat outside it was a beautiful night. We are people watchers, and we sat outside and got to see the visitors and residents of Lancaster. Shot and Bottle .. we'll Be Back

Love Love It here! We…read morealways make a stop When in Lancaster. However we were recently disappointed the nachos changed. They were legendary with syrup and blue cheese and now they are just ordinary. We would drive hours to hit this place up before just to chomp on those nachos but now ehhh we will look elsewhere in town.

I was one of the 1st to be here opening week. I have been here 100 plus times. Why you ask.. 12…read morestories, 120 feet above the city. I can tell you where the sun sets every night of the year. June 20 is summer solstice and the sun set to the right of the Greist Building. (One of the tallest in the city.) The sun sets 8:37 today so be there at 8 to enjoy the show. I have seen many staff members come and go. ok for the Ambiance and the sole reason I keep returning. The big city view, at sunset and the fire pits come on after dark. Step aside Manhattan. The food.. is not the best of choices. Brick oven pizza your best choice. Service is pretty good. Too Tall Luke is the best bartender. You just can't beat the view. There have been times I came here for the sunset 4 or 5 times a week. Exchange.... I will be Back and Back and Back. but get some better food choices

: ) View from roof is great. We sat at the bar. : )…read moreBartender was great. Friendly. Prompt. : ( Food was bad Started with the chicken tenders (see pic). Way, way over cooked. Not quite burnt. Dry. Hard. Nuggets were mostly breading (see pic) which we removed. Cucumber slices that came with the chicken were nice/brined. We stopped after the chicken tenders : ( : ( Old Fashioned was weak : ) blueberry martini was good So maybe just come for drinks and ambience?

Okay, I see you, Lancaster. If there's one restaurant to allure the Michelin guide to Lancaster,…read moreit's Josephine's near the famous Central Market. Joining for dinner on a Thursday evening in July, here's my experience. 1) Food: The chef and pastry chef take their jobs seriously. Every dish was unique, full of flavor, beautiful, and worth every dollar. To start, they bring out homemade bread made fresh every morning with salted butter. I ordered the special- five jumbo shrimp with smoked garlic aioli. (They have cocktail sauce if you want it, but the garlic is phenomenal.) Before the main came out, the chef brought over the gazpacho using vegetables from his garden. The soup was thicker than I'm used to, but it paired perfectly with the vegetables. It was delicious! The scallops for the main were perfectly cooked and worked with the sauce in the middle of the plate and the green sauce on top of each scallop. Another winner! The lemon custard was refreshing for dessert. It's presented so well where you uncover more layers with each bite. 2) Drinks: They have a full cocktail menu with drinks named after famous people, wine, beer, and mocktails. Enjoying more sweet drinks, I ordered the "Marilyn Monroe." It was a fun drink, but a little too sweet for me. If you like berry and sweet drinks, you'll love it! 3) Service: It's excellent from start to finish. My server Tate was friendly, passionate about the menu, and efficient. His timing with everything was impeccable. 4) Space: It's beautiful. Despite on the basement level, it's lit well with photos of famous icons on the walls. It's iconic!

20 years with Bird called for a great night out and Josephine's absolutely delivered…read more From the moment we walked in, Tate and Grant were incredible and made our anniversary dinner feel genuinely special without overdoing it. Great service like that still matters. Bird went with the crab cake and was already planning her next visit halfway through dinner. I started with the shrimp cocktail, followed by the Caesar salad and filet, all outstanding. Everything was paced perfectly and cooked exactly right. And then came dessert...which somehow topped everything else. Incredible way to finish the night. Between the food, atmosphere, and service, it was the perfect spot to celebrate 20 years, plenty of laughs, good memories, and another adventure for the books. Highly recommend.

Enjoyed coming back here, liked it more than I had remembered…read more We had a nice quick dinner at Burley Bar and Thistle Finch Distillery. Ordered the Wedge salad, and since tacos were on special, two of each the chicken and beef. They were also nice enough to make the elote pretzels without the finishing seasoning and give us cheez dip since that's what the kids prefer. Overall very nice and very good with a few small and tasty surprises

Went here recently for a welcome party for a friend's wedding and WOW. Not only were they super…read moreaccommodating of me being gluten free, but the drinks were delicious. Highly recommend their pickle martini!! And a huge thank you to the staff and servers who kept the food and drinks going all evening and were friendly and welcoming the whole night.

Great food and staff love the Napoleon Eclairs and the Fraizer dessert! Always look forward for…read moresome Vecu!

Outstanding desserts and treats! The staff is friendly and efficient. Beautiful and welcoming…read moreatmosphere. Worth the trip every time!

First time here. Very cool experience. Live DJ playing vinyl to set the mood. Broad menu of small…read moreplates. Extensive whiskey list, focused on Japanese whiskey but with a good assortment of others, too. We had the Kara-Age Chicken, Beef Gyoza, and Shio Edamame. Everything was hot, fresh, and delicious. There are so many things on the menu that we'd love to try. We also had 2 Japanese whiskey cocktails and then 2 straight pours of other Japanese whiskeys. Good price range for all budgets providing a great way to sample new offerings. Centrally located in Lancaster City, close to the Marriot/Convention Center and other area attractions which is a plus. We will definitely be back.

Hi-Fi Izakaya Year…read moreOpened: 2024 Connecting Restaurant: Issei Noodle (accessed through a styled, hidden hallway inside the building) Awards & Recognition: Featured in regional dining guides (including the Philadelphia Inquirer); connected sister restaurant Issei Noodle holds multiple local awards for best ramen Music & Vibe: Japanese-style analog listening bar with a custom high-fidelity sound system; DJs spin vinyl covering Japanese city pop, soul, jazz, hip-hop, and lo-fi Best Dishes: Elote Takoyaki, Kara-age Crispy Chicken with yuzu mayo, Hamachi Crudo, Hi-Fi Fingerling Potatoes, and Crispy Beef Gyoza Best Drinks: Toki Highball, Gen-Matcha Gimlet, and genre-themed craft cocktails ("Surf Rock", "Experimental Jazz")

Service was lacking. Waitress seemed annoyed and not happy. Wait was not long for a table but…read morewaited quite awhile to be greeted. Looked like there was only 2 servers for the entire place which was busy. My husband liked his chili, so that's the two star review. He said it had a lot of flavor. I had the brisket sandwich which was very small for the price with not a lot of meat. The meat had no flavor at all. Was not served with the au ju, which I had to ask for. Unfortunately, the au ju did not make it any better. The Cole slaw had a good flavor and was not sweet, so that was the best part of the food.

I've been wanting to try this place out for quite some time now. I will start out with the good:…read more- our server was nice - the food was delicious -the cocktails were excellent Now here are something's that could've been better... - we sat outside and our table was not cleaned off, but our server had no issue cleaning off the other table next to us to make sure the other guest had a germ free experience. - service for drinks and food were pretty long, which they did have a sign on the door stating they were short staffed so I understand. - their beer is not good. - Not only did our server not know a lot about the cocktail menu, but failed to even mention that they even had a cocktail menu. We were there for 30-45 minutes and she then finally brought out the cocktail menu. Not entirely sure I would come back.