I tried the food on the upper floor and I liked it. If it's a busy night it can be hard to get a…read moredrink but the service is good. It's a cool ambiance and a nice place to see some live music and look out over Penn Square.

Great event space. I love that they had different events in different rooms. Amazing drink list as…read morewell.

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!

Great place to party!!!! Cozy and romantic vibe inside.. Owner's very friendly too!!!!read more

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.

We stopped into Proof on a freezing Friday night, since it was new since the last time we had been…read moreto Lancaster. It's located I believe in an old bank vault and it is below ground. When you see the sign for the restaurant outside, you go into the alcove and open the big iron gate and go down the steps. It's really cool down there & it has a nice dark speakeasy vibe. There were groupings of couches and tables. We ended up actually sitting at the bar. They actually had comfortable barstools. I would probably recommend a reservation. We had made a reservation for 5 PM and then decided to sit at the bar instead of a table because they told us that all the couches were reserved... But we were there for well over an hour and there were plenty of couches still available when we left, so I'm not sure what the deal was there. The cocktails are pretty pricey going as high as about $19. I had seen online that they had a flight of sparkling wines and before I arrived I was considering that until I realized it was $40. But the cocktails are very well mixed. The food menu I'm sure would not appeal to everyone. It's kind of eclectic and they have some small plates and a few entrées, but it's pretty limited. I would recommend the charcuterie board because you can just pick and choose from the charcuterie menu as to how you want your board created. We were all pleased with the charcuterie board. We would most likely return there for cocktails, but I don't think we would do it as a dinner spot, we ended up going elsewhere to eat our dinner. But I definitely do recommend checking this place out!

Oiled Again One of…read morethree spots owned by local nerd magnet Farbo Co., who also owns the eponymous Farbo Co.: A General Nerdery & Lancaster Troll Market. This location is primarily to rent out tables ($10/per all-day) to nerd out and play group games like D&D, primarily. They also have a full-service café that serves up all manners of coffees, teas, and Italian sodas. There's also a free library, weekly events, and lots of fun nerdy knickknacks to purchase. The staff was very friendly and the smell of nerd (i.e., BO) lingers in the air like a sweet perfume beckoning us all to just be our nerdy selves.

I was actually so excited to try Altana. I traveled here from Tampa. We usually go to the exchange…read moreevery year on our yearly Lancaster trip and this year, being an elite yelper, decided to try a new rooftop bar. I am so disgusted that I even gave this place my energy. We had a reservation for 8:45. We were greeted by skip and he automatically gave me horrible vibes. You could tell he was highly intoxicated. Skip willingly confirmed that he "knocked back 4 drinks". Being that we had a reservation days in advance, I expected a table appropriate enough to fit my party of 6. Instead, Skip put 3 small circle tables together to accommodate us. It was very uncomfortable. It was a little chilly so my husband asked Skip if we could get a table with a heater to which Skip drunkenly called my husband a pus*y. I was completely mind blown. He also wanted us to pay him extra as a tip to get a more accommodating table still without a heater. We decided to get up and leave and go to the exchange. I respectfully told off Mr. Skip to which he responded sarcastically with "thank you for coming in tonight". He ruined my entire night. I was so angry and it was my last night on one of my favorite vacations. Skip, if you're reading this, you should really inquire with a local rehab. And to the owners, you should be ashamed for keeping this poor excuse of a welcoming committee at your establishment where people are paying decent money for an enjoyable experience. To anyone reading this, just make the reservation at the exchange.

This place is so visually pleasingly. We want for the rooftop but it does not open fully until May…read more We stopped inside and had a cocktail. I will definitely come back in the warmer months to try it again and give a full review

Somehow this was our first time eating at 401 Prime after enjoying the other Vescor restaurants…read morefrequently. From the moment we arrived, we were pleased this was the place we chose to celebrate Mother's Day. Many small nice touches throughout the meal. Offering lemon, lime, and cucumber to enhance your water, a warm and scrumptious popover served with infused butter, and very professional staff. We started with the pictured ahi tuna appetizer. I was so engaged with the rest of my meal that I didn't capture the light and buttery sea bass, the beet risotto, my dining partner's aged NY strip (cooked perfectly and as requested) or my mimosa served with choice of juices. Look forward to returning again soon!

Wonderful food..great ambiance... A little out of our…read morebudget..but very nice place to dine...

Took a date last night to The Exchange to try and capture some of the magic of sunset in Lancaster…read more Even though the weather wasn't cooperating, it was still one of those surprising meals. I say surprising because my first reaction was disappointment at the small size of the menu. Once we decided to roll with it and take a recommended path of sharing several small plates, it turned into one of those meals that reminds you why you go out to eat in the first place. We ordered several elevated small plates, but the standout was the crispy rice with spicy tuna. It was flawless. The rice base was perfectly golden and crunchy on the outside with just enough tenderness inside. On top, the spicy tuna was fresh, buttery, and beautifully balanced -- not overly mayo-heavy, not overly spicy -- just clean, bright flavor. The drizzle underneath added a subtle creaminess that tied everything together without overpowering the texture. Every bite delivered contrast: warm and crisp against cool and silky, with little pops of sesame and microgreens adding dimension. It felt thoughtful, refined, and executed with real attention to detail. Pair that with the rooftop atmosphere -- polished but relaxed -- and the whole experience felt elevated without being pretentious. If this dish is any indication, The Exchange understands how to take something familiar and make it memorable.

: ) 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?

Ordered food from the connected restaurant. Very long wait for 4 small sandwiches. Food was edible…read morebut not flavorful. Beef and chicken were both dry. We eat Middle Eastern food all the time. We had high hopes but we were not impressed. Would not go back again.

My friends and I happened upon this hookah lounge and found it to be the perfect place to relax and…read morecatch up. We tried the owner's favorite tobacco flavor -- blueberry mint -- which was surprisingly good. He made us Turkish coffee and answered all our questions about how he ended up in Lancaster. We'll go back whenever we visit town.

Shot and Bottle was a busy place and I understand why! The food is delicious and there are plenty…read moreof tasty options. I'm not a huge brunch person, but the brunch menu was amazing! The eggs were so soft and the jam was the perfect touch to my short rib toast. The four of us enjoyed our meals and the serving sizes were ideal for us. We also enjoyed the various drink options, and I was glad they had flavorful mocktails to pick from. However, it can get pretty loud in the restaurant despite the tables being spaced out evenly. Also, service felt a little slow, but we understand it was busy. Would recommend!

Order the turkey burger! We got it once and now it is a family favorite. It seems so simple but it…read moreis so delicious! Beside the turkey burger, they have great cocktails and the atmosphere is relaxing. Service has always been great and we enjoy visiting here!