Restaurants near Bird in Hand

“This was something like my 3rd visit. It is an absolute must when coming to Amish Country. Make it a jumping off place for your exploring. The baked goods are amazing, the service is friendly, efficient and well thought out and the ambiance lets you begin to feel that you have really stepped away from your busy, modern life. Great for families, tourists or those who just want a to slow down.”

“The food was exceptional; I would highly recommend it to everyone. Mark was our server, and he provided outstanding service!!”

“Excellent cakes!! Tracy was very communicative and matched our cake to the reference picture perfectly for my son’s birthday. Will be going here for all of our special occasion cakes moving forward.”

“Great Selection of Wines 🍷🍷🍷 my favorite winery in Lancaster 😉”

“Rumspringa Brewing Company might carry the name of a brewery, but it leans more wine than craft beer. Housed on the second floor above the Mount Hope Wine Gallery, this space offers plenty of seating for tastings, but the vibe is closer to a country gift shop than a dedicated taproom. There’s also a small spirits tasting section tucked in, so there's something for everyone.

On our Saturday visit, the taproom was noticeably understaffed, which made for slower service even with a modest crowd. The beers we tried were mostly average—nothing offensive, but nothing that really stood out either. Our favorites from the lineup were the Red Caboose Amber and Wild Oats Stout.”

“amazing cakes and pastries beautiful work friendly service 5 ⭐️”

“The dining experience is designed for groups of 20 or more and requires advance reservations. Guests are seated at long communal tables and served a variety of Pennsylvania Dutch dishes, including fried chicken, baked ham, meatloaf, mashed potatoes with gravy, brown buttered noodles, and green beans. Meals begin with rolls and coleslaw and conclude with two in-house-made desserts. 

The restaurant operates on a fixed menu basis, offering an “Amish Family-Style Menu” from January to October and a “Holiday Feast Menu” in November and December. Beverages such as iced tea, lemonade, water, coffee, and hot tea are included. 

For those not part of a large group, the adjacent Smokehouse BBQ & Brews offers a more casual dining option with a menu featuring smoked meats, local craft beers, and traditional Lancaster County favorites. 

Overall, Plain & Fancy Farm Restaurant provides a unique opportunity to experience Amish-style communal dining in a setting that reflects the cultural heritage of Lancaster County.”

“Just had dinner at Bird-in-Hand Restaurant- the smorgasbord was amazing! So many choices! Everything was hot and delicious. The cheeseburger soup was very good! The homemade rolls- very yummy! Shrimp, ribs, mashed potatoes! Salad! I even had a mango slushy! Definitely the place to eat. Can’t wait to come back and try breakfast! Oh and dessert! Wow! Pies, puddings, amazing. Very Lancaster County authentic food! Loved it!”

“Dinner and a show. Everything on the menu is absolutely amazing. “The Show” happens when you sit at Chef’s table and watch them team create one masterpiece after another. I watched them train a new employee to do the same! Pinch and pull the dough- enough sauce, but not too much. Carefully and skillfully place all ingredients! final inspection before the fire and then another after. Watch for this and that before you serve. Pizza will. ever to the same for me.”

“Place is fantastic! beautifully decorated and the food is superb.Wait staff is very attentive.”

“My husband and I have been wanting to try Silantra for months and today we finally checked it out! We LOVE it!! The food is delicious and the service is fast and friendly. Our 11 year old son had a chicken and rice bowl with yellow coconut curry sauce and he wanted me to write that it had the perfect mix of spices and the chicken had a perfect texture. Five stars!! We will 100% be coming back!!”

“Loved Brazilian Table! The sandwiches were delicious and really hot! And the cheese bread was exceptional!!”

“Christina is the best!!!!”

“delicious ice cream. can't wait to try their lunch!”

“We loved Passerine! The branzino was fabulous! The ribeyes were perfect! Loved the mushroom soup and pate! And the specialty cocktails were full size and delicious. It was a great night with friends!”

“Probably the best ice cream I have ever had.”

“Deliciously Excellent pie and coffee!!! Warm and inviting atmosphere! People are absolutely amazing! We travel from Staten Island and visit every time! 🩷”

“Today was my first time at Freshly Greek and I will definitely be back! The food was incredibly tasty with fresh ingredients. The pita and souvlaki chicken were out of this world! What a great local gem. I’m excited to try other items on their menu as well. The owner/manager stopped by our table and was very friendly. He said he grows his own herbs right outside - you don’t get fresher than that! Great job to all - my experience was exceptional. Keep it up!”

“This was our second visit. Outstanding restaurant, 2 open spaces for dining, so we request the wine room that has just 3 tables that is quieter. It is a bit chilly, so dress with that in mind. The special was Dover Sole, and it was the best fish I have ever had. Filleted at the table expertly by Mr. Sal. Party of 4, 3 had fish, one had the super hamburger. A great special occasion place, or any night when you find yourself with extra funds.”

“Delicious food and generous portions! Everything we have ordered has been amazing!”

“The food from CJ's is amazing, they have some of the best pizza in Ephrata and some of the best staff.”

“Sub was DELICIOUS other than the bread over baked. Will deff order again.”

“Their pretzels are amazing. Wide variety of jar food, baked goods and hand made goods. Can’t wait to go back next year.”

“Enjoyed dinner with friends. Brittanie was our waitress. Very good!! The chef was accommodating to a slight change replacing a regular burger on a salad instead of a beyond burger option of protein add on. Burger was delicious!!”

“We kind of stumbled upon Gracies and we are sure happy we did. Our waitress was sweet and patient with us during a busy time as we asked questions. Our food was amazing. The Iced Biscoff Latte was absolutely out of this world. Best Latte I have ever had. We plan to travel back again just for Gracies. Get there and try it for yourself!”

“Love this restaurant! The crap cakes are so good! So much crab meat!! The grilled steak kabobs are the best! It quickly became one of my favorite restaurants!”

“Great old school diner. We will definitely stop there again in the future.”

“Their coffee and customer service is top notch! I placed an order, recently, and it was received in 2 days! That is amazing, considering all the current delivery issues. When I contacted them to discuss my delivery concerns, they provided an alternative solution that worked great. And the coffee- I am loving this Keystone! So smooth and rich at the same time.”

“Hands down the best, really handcrafted coffee I've had in a VERY long time. The guy running the show recommended trying the house chai, and I was blown away. I didn't know chai could be that good. Also had a cappuccino, and I was just as impressed. The owner(?) was super friendly, helpful, and kind with everything. It's a bit off the beaten track if you're driving, but I recommend finding this place and stopping in!”

“We ate at the Lancaster PA location today. Service was top notch and food was great! Great experience!”