I'm a bit biased since this restaurant is close to me and I love the food and ambiance. If you are looking for a cozy bar/restaurant this is the place to go. You can read their history. Make sure you find the table with the well under it. My son got chicken Parmesan and I got their French onion soup. We both got some drinks and we were seated near the fireplace. There is always a nice crowd even if you want to sit at the bar. read more

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This is one of those places that we would pass and never get the opportunity to stop in. It was a restaurant that my in-laws who had lived in the area for years would used to go to all the time- finally we went and it was great!! The menu is varied- but I went for an amazing burger- I always judge a restaurant on how good the burger is- my husband got the surf & turf which had an interesting spin petit filet and a crab cake. It was all good - do t pass on the deserts- they have an incredible fried cheesecake- just like a churro with cheesecake inside. The service is outstanding- thank you Maureen you are amazing! read more

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First of all, food. For an appetizer I ordered butternut squash soup and even for a picky teenager like me, it was fantastic. It even came with fresh bread that was still warm. The chicken parm is excellent and I would highly recommend. Service is phenomenal, bartender was very quick and the food came out within 15 minutes while the appetizer was instant. (probably because it was soup) The ambience is nice, gives a standard small town bar vibe with white walls and wooden accents. Price is also incomprehensibly fair. 10/10, would come again. read more

This is a small cozy restaurant.. it been a while since I've been able visit , but I loved it .. the soft lighting is the what gives it that cozy feel and made me feel relaxed right away .. The food was delicious and that was a plus and so was the service ... ... It's a great place for a date night or just to go with a friend.... My girlfriend and I just sat at the bar and u didn't feel like it was a pick up place .... People of all ages we there and I'm an 80 years young .. lady .. and enjoyed the evening there very much ... Try it ... you'll like it .. read more

The servers are always amazing never a. Problem. ! The menu that is listed here is NOT at all the menu when we were there Wednesday June 17th The menu has 8 appetizers all are over priced (4 mozzarella sticks for over 15$ ) gnocchi is Greek style and sounded amazing but very mushy . Tiny flatbread undercooked was not crisp and everything over 14$ Overall the menu is very limited for sandwiches example the menu here list onion rings , wings etc none of that was on the menu . The dinners seem to be a plenty but they are $ 25-32 for public house in Leola . Very disappointing. I miss the menu items from reflections and wanted the quesadilla and steak rolls etc onion rings are a nice choice - very limited now and pieces we had 2 burgers , gyro , 3 small appetizers ( very small 4 sticks , 4 slice of flatbread) chicken pesto sandwich( chicken was pounded paper thin ) , 2 bottles of beer , 1 wine , 3 mixed drinks and it was $200 seriously , when it' was basically was 4 sandwich meal. The apps are what made it high wish I wouldn't have bothered with those . Well thought we'd try it and support local economy but wayside is pricing itself way too high for quality of food read more

Food was ok. I had the turkey club with fries. Turkey was a little on the dry side, fries ok but just warm. My wife had a salad with chicken, she reported the salad was good, chicken was dry. The very best experience was the terrific service our server HYUN gave us. We were seated next to the fireplace and the overall the interior is nicely arranged and clean. I probably go back and I'd definitely ask for HYUN. She is great. read more

I had the blackened tips, nephew had chicken parm. Tips were way too spicy, nephew did not like the seasoning of his chicken. Service was good but did not make up for the meal read more

Food , service were great. First time I was there and we really liked it. Guinness on tap, thats worth a star alone..

Fantastic experience here tonight! Service was great - our waitress was attentive, helpful in our food selections, and great with our daughter! She convinced two people in our party to try the pork chops. Both people said they were the best pork chops they have ever had. My husband is hard to please, and stated this pork chop was better than one you would get at a steakhouse. I had the crab cakes and they were really good! Another person had the Cajun chicken Alfredo and said the Alfredo sauce was perfect & you could tell it's homemade. I wish we would have tried some appetizers, because I'm sure they would be as fantastic as our meals. This place may not look like much from the outside, but I would absolutely consider this to be a "hidden gem". I can't wait to return here again soon!! read more

Oh good service. Drinks are made well. Food is always good. The wait staff is always attentive and very friendly.

The food was excellent! I had the Ahi Tuna, small plate and the crispy salmon. My husband had the Rueben with onion rings (a little too greasy). Our server was knowledgeable, efficient and friendly. The issue, was the cleanliness of the dining room. We sat at a booth with a window and it was filthy and off putting. Cobwebs with dead bugs trapped in them, old butter wrappers and dried up cheese littered the sill. It made me wonder if the dining room was not cleaned on a regular rotation, what must the kitchen be like? I informed the server of the problem, (whose nails while beautiful, are not in compliance with Food Handler safety standards) and no manager came to speak with us. I also notified the hostess on our way out and she didn't offer to get a manager ‍ read more

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Food remains excellent under the new management. The menu hasn't changed much, and the chef is unchanged, which is a good thing. We had the bison meatloaf which my wife loved. I had the fish and chips, which was a huge portion and very good. First rate service as well. They have made a few changes inside, removing some booths, but the ambiance remains warm and inviting. read more

The food was delicious and the server attentive. Their double martinis are phenomenal. I'm sure they are all good but I always get my favorite, the Pear Martini. read more

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Lost the intimacy. They took out the booths at the end of the dining room. The tables are so jammed together that you are basically at the same table as your neighbors. My $42 steak had so much sinew and connective tissue that it was difficult to cut. The waitress had too many tables and service was slow. Not her fault - she was good, but couldn't keep up. They destroyed the intimacy and quality of the old Reflections. read more

First - our server, Mary, was wonderful. She timed all of the food perfectly. The appetizer of bacon wrapped shrimp was really good. My husband had a filet and i had a Cobb salad and everything was perfect. They had all gluten free options marked clearly and there were alot of options. The peanut butter bomb for desert was large enough for us to share and was also gluten free. I heard they are under new owners - congrats to them! read more

A group of 15 of us visited this restaurant in March, 2024; unfortunately, we were there for a luncheon that followed the funeral of a beloved aunt. Her family had selected an extensive menu of soups, salads, sandwiches, entrees, drinks, and desserts for us to choose from. I selected the French Onion Soup, Chicken Piccata (seasoned with lemon juice and capers), and served with mashed potatoes and seasoned green beans. I also got a side salad with buttermilk ranch dressing. All of my food tasted excellent, and was served in generous quantities. If I were to nit-pit, I'd prefer the soup to have been a bit less salty, and the potatoes to have been processed somewhat less smoothly. My husband ordered the tomato bisque soup, the crab cake sandwich, served with lettuce, tomato, and tartar sauce, and onion rings. He, too, loved his meal -- but would've preferred if his soup didn't have the added cheese. Also, we were served baskets of thick, warm, chewy, and to-die-for bread, and butter. Others in our party raved about the salmon, which was served with a rice pilaf and vegetable. When offered dessert, we were too full to even consider any of the options. The restaurant seated us in a warm and cozy area, on what was otherwise a cold and rainy day. We had two waitresses, both of whom were highly attentive to our group. Parking was free and plentiful. read more

Great food perfect portions. We had the pineapple upside down martini and it was phenomenal!! Other servers came to help entertain our 3 year old daughter. Just a great vibe and good food. Exactly what we were looking for. read more

I got a basic medium dozen wings and they were great the service was good for the amount of people we had here and the bread that they hand out was warm and fluffy like a cloud the food was good the drink service was great and overall really quiet they adjust the lighting to how you like it and it was perfect temperature in here I love this restaurant would recommend read more

We stopped by today on our way back from Lancaster. What a terrific place! So glad we decided to stop by. It was busy but we were seated fairly quickly. Anastasia was our waitress and did a great job serving us. My wife had stuffed pepper with ahi tuna on the side. It looked delicious! She was happy! I had the Cajun chicken sandwich and it was just great. Also had the onion rings which were just awesome too! The center bar looked like a great place for an evening cocktail. The stained glass deco is also a nice touch. You won't regret stopping here for lunch. Next time we will try dinner.? read more

I got the surf and turf dinner (crab cake, filet, fingerling potatoes, and green beans). Price was 37.00. Food tasted excellent. I eat a lot so this meal was a very modest amount. I could eat three meals of this. However, excellent service by the bartender and the food was great so 5 stars. read more

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This place is a solid three stars, possibly 3.5. Our servers were great, even dealing with two small kids with grace. The food was pretty good. We got the tuna app, which was tasty. I ordered the surf and turf, which seemed a little pricey for the size of filet you ended up with. Also, most of their dishes come with this potato side dish - I think they call it cheesy potato. It's like au gratin, but comes in a triangle form. I imagine some enjoy it, but it wasn't my favorite. The place is cute, and has a good amount of parking. I would check this place out again if I were in the area. read more

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What a wonderful experience! I hadn't been to Reflections in over 10 years. It was suggested as a place for our group of friends to meet for a holiday get together. Our server was amazing and incredibly knowledgeable about the menu. She explained various options in detail. The menu has a nice variety and my friends and I really had a hard time choosing! I chose the crab cake and the freshly made onion rings. No fillers in the crab cake and those were the best onion rings I've ever had. My friend and I shared the bacon wrapped shrimp... melted in our mouth! I took a picture of my other friends tuna dish to show my husband. The ambiance was amazing... nicely decorated for Christmas. No room for dessert but the dessert menu had amazing options also. I'm already talking about going back with my husband. read more

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Beware. Tried to make reservations for my birthday. 3 people Saturday night 630. Told don't need a reservation, just come in. Wouldn't even take the reservation. Arrived Saturday night, told nothing available should have made a reservation. Nice place always enjoyed it won't be back. read more

If the flashing around the windows didn't leak, it would get 5 stars. The food was delicious and prepared to perfection. read more

Great food and atmosphere. Free parking. Their take on a Christmas mule cocktail was delicious with plenty of kick.

Food and service are exceptional! We were there twice so far. The first time we sat at the well table which was cool and semi private. The second time was on Christmas Adam night with my grown children and grandchildren. They gave us a wonderful table, kind of our own area. The children's menu is perfect. Everyone is friendly there and the atmosphere is wonderful. Prices are reasonable. read more

We've been to Reflections many times and chose that place to celebrate our 45th wedding anniversary this past May which happened to fall on a Saturday. Our past experiences there were always relatively low key and quiet dinners but evidently they weren't on Saturdays as it was a mad house. I'm glad they have a good business but wow! The place was so loud the my wife and I literally could not hear each other talking across the table. What a disappointment for an anniversary event. We had a reservation and were seated quickly but had a very very long wait before a server stopped by. Once we placed our order it was a bit of a wait for the meals but not excessively long. The food as always was very good and at the end of the meal the server brought a desert menu. Lots of good choices but no prices shown. I joked with the server that to avoid sticker shock I'd like to know the price and she advised that each one was $13. A bit much but it was a special day for us and we each ordered carrot cake which tasted great but I thought it was a bit sneaky of Reflections to not show the price. We will be back but never ever again on a Saturday. I wish we would have found out earlier that Saturday's are a mess there. And Reflections, list your prices. The sleaze factor does not look good on you. read more

My husband and I stopped here for lunch. It was the worst meal we had in ages. First off, when we were trying to order, the waitress kept telling us that they we out of that item. We ended up getting the Ahi Tuna and the Cajun Chicken sandwich. Not good. Will not be back read more

This is our favorite restaurant! The food is always delicious. I especially love the french onion soup, the tips and truffle Mac and the house salad. Their ranch dressing is amazing! The bartender is always on point and makes the perfect drinks!! Service is always on point. Our server last night was Carley and she was fabulous!!!! read more

One of the worst restaurants in our area. Service is poor. Food almost cold. The interior is dark & tired. Last time for this place. read more

We had dinner last week to celebrate a birthday. It was wonderful from start to finish. Had two great meals, dessert and service. Highly recommend this restaurant!' read more

Soooooo delicious!!! Both the food and the drinks are amazing and yummy. It's hard to recommend any one item, as they are all so good.

Disappointed tonight, we have dined here on several occasions but not recently and have always felt the food and service was good, tonight was not good. Began with honey mustard salad dressing tasted like yellow mustard. Ordered veal marsala, the sauce was so thin and flavorless and the veal was not very tender. Service was mediocre. Definitely left thinking I will not be in a hurry to return. read more

I was only here for drinks, but I enjoy the atmosphere!

Got the steak special, very good. Food and atmosphere are great especially in summer. Staff is awesome.

Brutal, the food was cold and extremely over priced. Did enjoy atmosphere service was ok

We were suggested this place from our bed and breakfast owner. The tomato bisque soup and French onion soup were top notch. Both filled with so much flavor and topped with cheese. The staff went out of their way to make us feel like family. We can't wait to come back when visiting the area again. read more

Absolutely outstanding. We have been coming here on and off for last 10 years. Normally leave disappointed. Food was spectacular, service even better. Ask for Melissa you won't be disappointed. We will definately be back!!! read more

I have only visited Reflections Fine Food & Spirits once before this current visit, which was at the bar...and it was an overall decent dining experience. This time however....a little frustrating Service is one of the top two things I consider when visiting a restaurant, along with food taste, of course. Well...I can say...they failed on service. When seated, the hostess seemed very grumpy and did not say a word, just plopped the menus on the table and walked away. However, other tables she said "Enjoy!". Not very welcomed from the beginning. To be greeted by the waitress, and get the drinks, it took about 20 minutes, and it was only a soda, and draft beer! Once they arrived, there was something black floating in my soda (which meant waiting again). We ended up going on pasta night, which I did not realize until I arrived, but was happy with that selection.. I will say, my pasta combination tasted wonderful, and A LOT better than I had expected!! I think they should really have a second cook on for pasta nights, just to make things go a lot quicker. Back to the waitress...of course she did not need to do much during our visit...but it was check time...and once again...it felt like forever until we got it She has even passed the table multiple times, and nothing. Overall, I can say that the food was very good, and the chef was great! However, when it came to the overall customer service, and our waitress (extremely slow and inattentive), it makes it questionable to return. http://freesocial2011.com/2016/04/reflections-fine-food-spirits-leola-pa.html read more

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I had dinner here this week with associates and it was fantastic. Service was on point and the food was excellent. Two of us enjoyed the elk meat loaf and hands down the best meat loaf I have ever eaten (don't tell my wife). The owner/chef came to say "thank you" to the people eating dinner which was an amazing touch. You could tell he really cares. Small restaurants that have figured out a way to survive the pandemic ought to be frequented by the locals. This is one of those places. I'm not a local otherwise I would be one of those people. Thanks for a great experience. read more