Def the place to come for a great view of Lancaster. Come near sunset for best views. Drinks are ok, the summer sangria is good - not too sweet. Food is ok too.. we got a pizza and also the chicken sandwich. The latter is quite sweet which some people might like but it was a bit much for us. Very good service and friendly team. All in, worth a visit. read more

Come for the view and cocktails. Don't bother with the food. It's over priced, over salted and not worth it.

This place is all about the view. Drinks are a little pricey for Lancaster, but remember the view. Food is limited but pretty good. Pizza was wood burning quality but a little light on flavor. But the setting and view made it great. I will be back. Romantic and beautiful. The view. Go! read more

The Exchange - View without masks. Opps. - American Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

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Pretentious to say the least. We wanted to come see what all the hype was about. Tried a week ago but with a line out the door we decided no matter how good it was it was not worth the wait. I'm so glad we decided that. If I had actually waited for that I would have been pissed! So we arrived at 5:45. We were meeting our other 6 friends, some of them were already there. Walking into the lobby there was only one other couple. I didn't know that even though I didn't see a line that I couldn't just go up the elevator. So as I walk to the elevator I hear, sir, sir. Apparently we were told to wait 10-15 min. Well In less than 5 min we were told we could go up now. No one came down, why did we have to wait to go up? I can see if they are at max capacity but when we got up it was about half full. So the wait was just so it seems to be exclusive. I ordered my usual scotch my wife some bubbles. My drink was extremely week but my wife's pour wasn't bad. Decided to switch to wine. It was passable, not one that I probably would have put on the menu here. My friend ordered Pinot Grigio, it came to her with the weirdest color any of us have seen. Like a pinkish brown. We all told her that's not what color it's supposed to be but she has no clue about wine so drank it. She did say later her stomach hurt. Maybe bad wine? Not sure. We tried two dishes. Bao Bun and the crab roll. The bun is supposed to be a nice lite pillow. Well it was very dense. The crab was like a claw crab cake served cold on a toasted bun. Honestly the roll was the better part of the sandwich. Crab roll, like lobster roll should be jumbo lump or at least backfin. Not a cold claw crab cake. Food and drinks left a lot to be desired. The pretentious attitude was horrible. Only reason this gets 3 stars. The place is beautiful and the view is amazing. I wouldn't go eat again and maybe just one drink to see the view but it kills me when places try to put on such an air. As we left, like many others that were there Friday happy hour I noticed the place was about half empty. We get down the elevator and there is a line out the door. We at least got to see some friends waiting and when we told them it's half full and they were making them wait for no reason, they left with us and we hit up a few other spots in town. read more

We ordered the "shaved prime rib sliders." Prime rib, provolone, garlic aioli- sounds good, right? What could possibly go wrong? Chow chow on the sliders too. We're in amish country. Seems fitting, yes? NO. A sliver of roast beef comparable to the thickness of a kleenex on a Walmart Hawaiian bun with a heap of what appeared and tasted to be raw green beans, snow peas, and Brussels sprouts that seemed to have been pickled for as long as it took to make my drink (36 minutes by my husbands watch). Seriously, my *tardy* dirty martini was more tart than these veggies. Two stars only because the hostess in the lobby was friendly and funny. read more

Was so pleased to come here for drinks after dining at the Pressroom. It was my first time in Lancaster so it was fitting to be able to check out the view of the town from so high above. The restaurant was well designed with many places to perch your drink and look at the views of the city. Service was a bit slow but they are probably still working out the kinks of being a new restaurant. The elevator attendant was a bit superfluous for me especially since there is already a person checking IDs at the front but whatever. I just felt sorry for the poor guy. read more

Came here last night for some pizza. Ordered the Margarita Pizza along with the spicy meat and pepperoni and it slappped. I'll come here again for the pies. The crab French fries were bomb too. read more

This place has a nice location being on the rooftop with a nice view of the city. We went here to grab some food but I wish we had chosen somewhere else. We got a pizza, brussel sprouts, and some fries. I honestly think you pay for the name? Not sure, the food was good but I don't think it was worth the price. They also don't tell you that there is a $30 cover charge when you decide to sit down and have a drink or eat. Spent a total of $80! Not worth it. But if you are going to socialize have at it. read more

Read the reviews before going here. It's a recurrent theme - very poor hospitality and management. Our situation was a little different as we didn't get pushed out of the door but rather couldn't get in. I called a week in advance to make a reservation for my best friend's 30th birthday. First time, no answer, left a voicemail. Second call someone answered, I was told there was only inside dining left to reserve, which I said is fine but I desired outdoor, and I was told the manager would be calling me to try and accommodate me since it was a special occasion. No call back. Called 2 days later. Apparently there was no reservation ever put in, and now I'm told it's completely booked. I was told the manager would definitely call me back this time. Guess what?! No call back. I went in person and spoke to a manager since it was impossible to get them on the phone, and Israel (the manager) could clearly care less about the situation and just said "I'm sorry." The light in this situation is that because of the horrible hospitality and management, we ended up dining at Yorgos - who were so above and beyond and extremely polite! Just because you sit atop a Marriott and have the best views in Lancaster does not mean you get to treat customers poorly. I hope people read this and decide to give other establishments in Lancaster their business. read more

GORGEOUS AMBIANCE, Views, Drinks & Food. A must visit. A must stop when in Lancaster.

I am normally not a person that writes reviews on restaurants. We ate there Monday night at 8:30pm. Restaurant was not very busy at all. We ordered a pizza that wasn't really what was ordered The waiter Nate told us it was. It had pesto on it which we never order a pizza that way. We also ordered a chicken sandwich on panini bread. Not only are the prices over priced for what you get but the service I must say was the poorest we have seen in quite some time. We did leave a tip out of respect but we almost left a lot less. We travel to Lancaster often and stay at the Marriott in Lancaster. We will NEVER eat at this place again. read more

So the food was amazing BUT I have to give them a 1 star review because management/staff pushed us out the door after only being there for an hour and 15 minutes. There's nothing that kills a good meal more than having your waitress tell you "I'm sorry but there's a reservation that's been waiting for 15 minutes." Like the amount of money I am paying for the food and service I am receiving warrants better customer service and treatment. I am sad to say I will not be returning. read more

Atmosphere is worth it! However, their food is amazing! Their burger and fries, their version of chx nuggets and pretty much any wood fire pizza just adds to the experience! Highly recommend! read more

Food and Drink was good. The "outdoor" seating area is weird. They sat us on the edge of a fancy fire pit we had to share with other people. And it was HOT. We thought it was weird a place that nice didn't invest in fans or... literally anything to make the outdoor seating experience better. We would have preferred to sit inside, but weren't given the option unfortunately. If you choose this place, check the forecast or request indoor seating upfront! read more

This was our first time going here. Saturday night around 7:30 and the wait was not bad....about 15 minutes. It was very busy but drinks were great and food was very good. A must stop! read more

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Stopped in for cocktails and stayed for some food too. Nice ambiance with terrific views. The appetizers were mixed with the Humus outstanding and the Crab Rolls not so much. They stepped right up a fixed the problem so it must be considered a no harm foul. Since it is a new spot by 6:00 it was hopping! read more

Great views, nice staff, amazing food and cocktails. I love a good pizza- they delivered. I also had the tuna crudo. Beautiful presentation and very flavorful. Hubby got the lamb sausage plate. I wasn't really interested in that at first, but it was my favorite dish! Prices are appropriate for a nice date night with your boo. As far as the wait, maybe try again again in non-prime hours. It's new and exciting and thusly the wait will be longer during peak times. read more

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Had a great experience here. Loved the ambience. Amazing food, great drinks (could have a bigger drink menu) 10/10!! read more

The Exchange - Korean style chicken - American Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

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Wow. The views in the place are not even comparable, and I'm from New York, so I know a good view. We were visiting and decided to check this place out and it definitely didn't disappoint. Our waitress exceeded all of our expectations and was extremely accommodating. We had a very large group and made sure we were all accounted for and had drinks at all times. We formed a great bond with her which is something you look for when dining out. The atmosphere was so romantic and inclusive. Definitely plan on returning read more

I have visited a few times as the views are something you can't get anywhere else in town. Went for dinner on a Saturday night and our service was AWFUL. Our waitress was more concerned talking to a table on the patio. We had been there for 30 minutes before we flagged her down to take our dinner order. Another 20 minutes goes by, no food and our drinks still haven't come, the server was no where in sight. We question the bartender and the waitress never put our order in. She had to come back to ask us what we ordered with not a single apology. Our food came quick and my friends burger was RAW- pink on the outside! Again server was out chatting so we flagged down a chef in the kitchen. Our breaking point was the waitress slamming down the new burger rolling her eyes and walking away without a word. Management did comp our meals but it was enough for me to never return. read more

Found this place on Yelp while visiting Lancaster / Amish country. Certainly a dichotomy vs the Amish life but boy was it good. We went two nights out of the three we were there. read more

I LOVE this place . Moving from LA to Lancaster this place has come closest to what I'm looking for when it comes to a night out and a drink. The hostess was amazing at getting me a table / seat for one and my server Lindsay was on it with pacing my drinks. The ambiance is sensual and light and the staff is 10/10. It's safe to say I've found my new weekly late night spot. A must for a night out for drinks . read more

I have been here 3x now with friends - restaurant and atmosphere is beautiful, view of Lancaster is Gorgeous! Food is alright, service is alright. I would still eat here because I love the ambiance of the place and feeling so high up above the city. Cannot attest to the alcoholic beverages, since I don't drink, but they look nice! read more

The Covid eating experience can sometimes be touchy, but the team at The Exchange went above and beyond all of my expectations. Kaitlyn (spelling?) specifically went out of her way to ensure that my party had the most comfortable experience at their establishment. Upon arrival, we were excited to sit around a fire pit with a great view of the city, however they were booked with larger parties than mine. Okay.... Just a few minutes into our meal, Kaitlyn approached us to let us know she wanted to get us to the seats we originally wanted and assisted us in moving our food and drinks to the fire pit. Can't say enough about the exceptional team and experience at The Exchange. I never leave a good review without a food or drink recommendation, so I'd recommend the Chicken Nuggets, extra togarashi ranch, side of their BOMB fries, and the seasonal sangria. Cheers! read more

For view, decor and ambiance- 5. It's a new spot and the open seating concept can be a bit to learn to manage in a timely way. Our server was very nice but seemed a bit stretched between taking care of everyone in her section. I was brought the wrong drink, but it was corrected. the food we tried (French fries, margarita pizza and the sourdough toast) were all good. The special sauces with the FF were a great touch. The pizza was solid. Next visit I will try a different iteration. The sourdough toast was my favorite. It is so visually appealing and it tastes good. Each element adds to the overall dish. I would highly recommend the toast. read more

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Made a reservation a week in advance for outdoor seating (during the pandemic). Arrived on time, and were greeted by a very friendly host who made me and my family laugh the entire time during the check in...we were excited and I was visiting my brother from out of town for the first time since the virus onset. We were sent upstairs via elevator and greeted this time by a woman who quickly ushered us to an indoor table. We were confused bc we had reserved, via OpenTable, and had confirmation for outdoor seating. We kindly let the server know we had reserved an outdoor table, and she quickly responded that reservations were merely requests, but she would check for us if there was an open table. We calmly waited, staring through the window to a completely empty rooftop deck, assuming they would quickly move us. To our surprise, our server returned to let us know that the outdoor rooftop tables were booked and thus, we could not have the table we reserved. Again, she informed us that Open Table reservations are only requests and are "first come first serve". Because we were staring at completely barren, empty outdoor rooftop tables, we again showed our server the reservation that never once said "first come, first serve",and instead confirmed "Outdoor Seating for 4". She said she would not accommodate us and asked if we wanted to speak to a manager. We obliged. We watched as our server, with rolling eyes, debriefed another woman for several minutes. That woman walked over and without introducing herself, asked us to explain what was going on. We described the situation, and reiterated that there was no verbiage on the reservation that told us that it was not a reservation but a mere request. She informed us that other reservations had precedence over ours. I pointed to the empty rooftop again, and said it's first come first serve, and we are here first. She said it's not how that works, other people reserved it first. I asked her how we would know that and she responded verbatim "iiiiii know, do you need to be reminded about how reservations work?" In that moment, i looked at my family and we all agreed we were not eating dinner there. But, I tried to relate to her on a personal level, explaining that my husband and I came from out of state to visit my brother from NJ where indoor dining is still banned. We told her we were uncomfortable dining indoors, and only came to this bar because we had outdoor seating reservations. She responded by saying "I once had a baby try to come into the bar. I could not serve the baby just because she crossed state lines". That was it, we left. And I finally got her name on the way out, Nicole. From the bar, my family could see two other rooftop bars nearby. We ended up walking next door to Altana bar, and asked if they had any space for walk-ins. They did not, but they made room anyway. We ended up having the best night, and the best food, being served by Milli ! Highly suggest the mules and the avocado fries!! In short, don't go here. Go next door to Altana and ask for Milli :) read more

This is the Marriott rooftop bar restaurant. Gourmet food and incredible hand crafted drinks. This is THE best spot for a date in Lancaster. This is our first visit and we will be back weekly. You will be a hero if you bring your lady here. read more

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This was an accidental find that proved a gem! Great place for evening drinks and light dinner fare. We had the shrimp, the chicken buns, and the peach salad. Awesome food-fantastic flavors and on target presentation. Bar tender very friendly and helpful. You enter from outside the Marriott around the side and that was hard to find. We didn't have reservations but sitting at the bar was great. Awesome views, fire pit counters, all was great! read more

The Crunchwrap supreme was phenomenal. We also enjoyed the rock shrimp and the mushroom pizza. They were booked solid when we walked in without a reservation but after walking around downtown a bit we called them back 'just in case' and they had a cancellation and were able to get us in. The staff was super friendly and they take covid precautions seriously. I left the table to use the restroom and forgot my mask. I was gently reminded just a few steps from the table. read more

I visited for the first time on Saturday after seeing a production at Sight and Sound Theater. I called the restaurant to ask about parking and no one ever picked up. Once we found our way to the front door there was no signage or host to give directions on where to go. We found the elevator and got a table outside. I ordered the peach salad and rock shrimp and it was delicious. My cousin ordered the brisket and it was dried out and un edible. I did like the rooftop experience. It was 3:00 in the afternoon so we didn't experience the lighting. I would definitely come back. read more

Beautiful venue for a drink when the sun is setting. You can see for miles. Away from the everyday foot traffic of the city you are still seeing every little piece of the city! Drinks are fabulous! This is a special place to visit and a must see in Lancaster City! read more

Horrific. Made a reservation a week in advance for a 30th birthday and we waited nearly 30 minutes. Not even that, they didn't seat us with 7 of our 8 people present. Insane and so not worth it. Far better places in Lancaster. Not the first time I've had terrible service. read more

Wonderful atmosphere and fast service for it being a more upscale restaurant. The food selection was perfect and I've recommended this to so many people. read more

Atmosphere is chill and different from anywhere else downtown. You can't beat the scenery of the city from the rooftop. Drinks and snacks are up there too! read more

The Exchange - Blistering Shisito peppers with citrus mayo and Dauo Cabernet - American Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Enjoyed cocktails and pizza tonite at this enchanting bar space. Our server Carley was outstanding we enjoyed our time because of her engaging personality and consumate service. Looking forward to a return visit. read more

Julian (security) and Rebecca (hostess) are absolutely incredible. Totally made our experience 10/10. They deserve a raise!!!!

We arrived on a Wednesday evening at 7:30pm, without reservations. We were rudely welcomed and told we could only sit at the bar. They said when a table is available, they will let us know. There were no less than 20 tables for 2 or more people for the 1 1/2 hours we were there. We dined on a few appetizers waiting for them to seat us, but they never approached us. We shared a pizza, which was alright, nothing to write home about. We then had a chicken appetizer, which was no less than 90% breading. They were tasty and the dips were tasty, but the lack of chicken was disappointing. No one ever came up to bring us to a table, so we paid our bill, left a generous tip to the sweet bartender and went out to dinner. This is a great restaurant to skip unless nothing else is open. Make sure you call for a reservation of course. read more

Had the squash pizza and fried chicken sandwich and both were amazing. Very accommodating and friendly staff working hard to make people feel at home. read more

On April 21, 2022, I made reservations for 6 people for May 4, 2022 at 5:30 for my birthday celebration. I spoke to the front desk and received a text confirmation. I had family coming from Hershey and Reading and we were coming from York. When we arrived, the restaurant employees informed me that the entire restaurant was being used for a private party and my reservation was canceled. No one had ever informed me. We all traveled there from other cities, parked in the pay garage, etc. This is terrible customer service. read more

My FAVORITE bar in Lancaster! Beautifully prepared snacks and apps to munch on. The drinks are one of a kind. The purple one with the big round ice cube, sooo good!! read more