50 Best American Restaurants near Ephrata

“Great breakfasts, soups, and sandwiches. Sending prayers to the Udder Choice family“

“Love it here, employees are very welcoming and it is a great family environment.“

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

“Michelle was the best! Party of 13 with 6 kids, she was so nice & handled the dinner rush like a pro! Her interactions with the kids was the best! She deserves a huge shout out! Individuals like this are hard to come by these days. Make sure she gets the recognition she deserves!

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“Love their hand dipped ice cream!“

“No wait time, clean and friendly environment but best of all… amazing food!“

“The stuffed flounder was amazing.. all the sides you get also. the waitress was great!“

“We had a wonderful breakfast at Gracie’s today. The food was great and the staff were so kind and attentive. There was a delay with our food and our server Tesla and the rest of the staff could not have been more apologetic and accommodating. We appreciated their generosity and will definitely be back again.“

“What a wonderful evening. The food was amazing, the drinks were creative and the cabaret night was so fun! Highly recommend for an elevated dining experience.“

“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!“

“We had a wonderful waiter who helped us pick out our entrees. The food was unbelievable. Great service, great ambiance, great food. Can’t go wrong! We will definitely be back.“

“Christina is the best!!!!“

“love their truck at local events! great ice cream stop, great for family/ kids“

“It’s good, menu is updated seasonally but it’s only ok. Not quite fine dining and service is a little suspect Procedures of serving across and behind patrons needs to be adjusted. If you’re eating at the bar, please walk around bar instead of the patron leaning back having to move and figure it out. Mixed drinks are good and wine list is good and the porch is pleasant. Place is good, just could be a little better“

“First visit and was impressed“

“great place, excellent service... Holly was fantastic!“

“Had the best time at Reflections Restaurant to celebrate my dads retirement. I have a almost three year old with that said this place was just so nice going in at 3pm - we had a little area to ourselves and the food was amazing. I never order a pork chop anywhere as well ya... lol but thanks to this page ans what i read on reviews it was by far the best meal i had in a long time. My girl ordered the pizza didnt touch any of it as she was too busy eating my pork chop and her grand parents yummy meat loaf and truffle mac and cheese All of us left stuffed and happy It was just too darn yummy ! Thanks for the memories -“

“best food in Lebanon county. very friendly staff. I go there to often because I live about .5 miles from there.“

“we just had lunch it was awesome highly recommend the black diamond steak it was excellent and service was great thanks jade“

“Great place. You get your moneys worth“

“For drink lovers like me, this place is heaven. The minute you enter, it smells so fresh yet subtle. Even the lighting is soft, and the place has comfortable seating arrangements.“

“We had dinner with some friends!! Three of us got the pork chop and it was wonderful! Another friend had the Beef Wellington and she said it was delicious! Everyone was kind and serving to us.“

“Just had a surprise party on the Deck, Glenda and her staff went above and beyond to make sure all went well. Approximately 70 guest. Highly recommended

Kid-friendliness: Sandbox with small monkey bar setup

Wheelchair accessibility: Back entrance to deck is concrete for easy access to deck area“

“awesome food friendly waiter. very friendly“

“great food selection. every time I try to eat here the parking lot & surrounding block is full. or on one day it says they're open online and then they're closed. it's been a few weeks unable to catch them at the right time unfortunately. maybe time for a bigger lot or something“

“This is our very favorite restaurant, however due to a very large crowd this evening, we had to sit at the bar. It was nice at first. But our waitress/bartender was a bit rude to us and didn't even check on how our meals came out, offer more beverages, refills and did not offer dessert. We usually tip very well but didn't this time. The crowd had really dispersed by the time we had our meals so there was really no excuse for the bad service. We will continue to go back of course becasue we love it there but hoping for a better experience.“

“I came here for a trivia night event and had the Sea-duction with a side of green beans and a baked potato. The seafood was tender and well-seasoned. I especially enjoyed the broiled flounder. The baked potato was cooked just right and came with butter and sour cream. I absolutely loved the seasoning on the green beans and they were tender without being overcooked. The service was prompt and friendly, especially with the business of the evening. The dining area was open with an inviting ambiance. I would come back again and sample some more of their menu in the future!“

“Everyone here is pleasant. There are a lot of activities here for the residents. I come here to help some clients and they all love it here.“

“One of the great food stands at Southern Market, offering innovative farm fresh cuisine. Loved everything; but, have to give a huge shout out to the turkey melt. This isn't Grandpa's turkey melt....it is an extraordinary sandwich with thick turkey cuts, fresh crisp sourdough and just enough tang from the cranberry compote. I'm a fan...“

“The food, most of the time, is delicious. The only thing is that most of the time you have to call back to back before anyone answers the phone and when you arrive, the staff seems a little chaotic and overwhelmed - maybe they're understaffed? I've never had a negative interaction with anyone, there just seems to be a lot of confusion and overwhelm. All that aside, I really do love this place.“

“Stopped here for a quick dinner after a late night at work, the overall location is vastly improved from the previous owners!!! The pretzels, taste like pretzels! We got chicken tender meals, they were delicious, and came with some dipping sauce! The kids carry out bag is adorable as well. So improved and so looking forward to another visit.“

“Our server, Monet, like the French artist, was excellent throughout our first time at Stoner Grille. For reference, we were there on a Sunday afternoon, after church. I recommend that time period because this normally very popular bustling establishment can get very crowded. Its a fun family and sports tavern. The do take reservations, so be sure to see if you need them for your anticipated time.

We started off with the Cheesesteak Egg Rolls. Made to perfection, served with 3 delicious sauces. Yum!

My wife had the Shrimp Rocko Tacos, with a maple mayo sauce on the side. They were large enough to take one home to enjoy the next day. Very unique cheese infused shell made this choice a must try for taco fans.

I had the Reuben. It was served on a fresh baked bread, not at all greasy, with a nice amount of corned beef and sauerkraut properly proportioned. The dressing was also just right and not messy as you know Reubens can get. This Reuben had to be one of the best I've ever had and my new high bar to compare all others.

I hope you'll give Stoner Grill a try and let me know what you think, too.“

“What a great find. From start to finish everything was terrific. We asked the hostess when were seated what was good as we’d never been there. Her answer was everything. She was entirely right. From the delicious pickled veggies and bread with compound butter to the multi greens salad, just over the top good. I had the double burger, cooked exactly to my request. Coupled with their special app of bacon wrapped asparagus. My wife had sautéed beef tips which was also cooked and seasoned perfectly. This was a meal that far surpassed our expectations in just how delicious everything was. Our lovely server, Lexi, also was a pleasure. We told the owner who stopped to ask how everything was that he and his staff were great and how much we enjoyed our dinner. If you’re in the Lancaster, PA area for a show or sightseeing put the Olde Mill Restaurant in Intercourse PA in the the gps. You’ll be glad you did. Merry & Doug Braun“

“Outstanding service. Excellent Diner style food, served hot. Follow the locals and you cant go wrong .“

“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.“

“Walked in 40 minutes before close and was rushed to place our order and felt rushed to eat while being stared at so the staff could close up. The saving grace was how awesome the food was. Best fries I've had in a very long time. I had a turkey reuben that was amazingly crispy and had perfectly balanced flavors. My sister had a burger that looked amazing and my friend had fish and chips. All the food was incredibly hot.“

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

“Hands down the BEST breakfast I’ve ever had. You can tell the eggs and meats are sourced locally. The service was great and friendly!“

“What an outstanding and elevated dining experience! Everything about this restaurant is on a platinum level- from the time you walk in your greeted warmly taken to your table, your server is a master class of knowledge of the menu and wine pairings- this restaurant is at the same level as the most exclusive restaurant's in Manhattan- the food is amazing! I can't believe how we waited so long to visit“

“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!“

“Spring/summer/early fall Friday night live band nights are always fun. Recently discovered the Birds Nest Deck to watch the Eagles games and I won’t watch them anywhere else now. I believe there has been a change of ownership since the past (2021) and I definitely think they are moving in the right direction.“

“These pretzels were super delicious! We tried the plain, whole wheat, garlic, and cinnamon crunch along with the sweet mustard and cheese sauce. My favorite was the plain, we didn’t even need any dipping sauce because the taste and softness was simply amazing!“

“Parking: Arthur's Terrace Restaurant is located in The Eden Resort Hotel, Best Western, Eden Road, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, where there is plenty of parking.

Wheelchair accessibility: Restaurant is located in a hotel where there is a hotel lobby.“

“Good food and atmosphere.“

“Brendan was are server….service was excellent food and drinks were served very quickly but not rushed…food was delicious and prices were very reasonable would definitely recommend to anyone visiting Lancaster“

“While I like most of Stoltzfus’s items, I’ve been disappointed in their chicken salad. It used to be a staple in our home but seems like they’ve changed the recipe. It’s now so runny with mayo (or whatever they use) that it plops right off our sandwiches. They’ve also seem to cut back on the celery which added a nice contrasting crunch. Please bring back the old recipe.“

“So good, food was fast and fresh.“

“I’ve come here throughout my entire childhood. Whenever I would visit my parents as an adult, I’d stop by even just for an ice cream cone! Nowadays I enjoy taking my son and can’t wait for warmer days so we can take a stroll down to the Drive-In for some ice cream and fun!! Love seeing the ducks as well.“

“Had two sandwiches, the Reuben and a chicken salad on cranberry walnut bread. Delish. Other restaurants could take lessons from them on how to make a Reuben. Where they fell short was with the overpriced drinks, Autumn rum runner and a martini. The martini came with a 2" square ice cube and not much drink. They need to take lessons from Penn's Tavern Restaurant on how to make a rum runner. No one has beat theirs yet.“