C'est La Vie

18 N Market St, Lancaster
(717) 299-7319

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Dr. Stephen Soffer

Food had good flavor, but portion size was very small. For upwards of $35-$40 for an entree, one should get more meat in the beef Bourgogne (which had mostly vegetables) and more fish in the bouillabaisse. I asked for more bread for my bouillabaisse and the waitress brought a puny little piece which my family laughed at. Be prepared to order pricey appetizers to fill up before your entree is served.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Roasted Cauliflower

Sharron Illiano

Everything was perfect until the owner came in and betrayed the hostess for everyone to hear. Ben was an outstanding waiter. The food was to die for!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Seth Cassell

This is one of our favorite restaurants in the area. Quality seasonal menu, great drinks and reasonably priced.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Amy Finefrock

I’m very disappointed. I’ve frequented here on numerous occasions and always had a wonderful experience, today not so much. I walked in and sat at the bar around 3 on Small Business Saturday. The restaurant wasn’t busy at all. I was handed a menu and that was it. In the 10 mins I was there not once did either bartender make eye contact with me or bring me water or ask if I wanted to order something. A couple came in 5 mins or so after me and was immediately attended to. Very disappointed at the lack of attention and service today. I decided to take my money elsewhere. It’ll be a while before I decide to come back.

Service: 1

Brynn Lyons

Benjamin was our server and he was enthusiastic attentive and knowledgeable of the menu. One of the better servers I’ve had in a long time. The food was great. The atmosphere was perfect for our friend get together.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ed

Excellent choice for food and atmosphere. Food is elegantly prepared. Staff is knowledgeable about the menu and ingredients.

Cindy

Last night was our first t8me dining here, and it was great. Our waiter, Michael, was wonderful and the food and atmosphere were fantastic. We will be back!

Nathaniel Toepke

I took my mom there and the food was amazing! We ordered the escargot, beef short rib and a salad. Everything was delicious and came out quick!

Sydney, our server was amazing as well! She was super nice and attentive!

Wonderful time!

Nate

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Paulette

This is our third trip to this restaurant as we enjoy the atmosphere, and the food and drink selections. My sister and I went for the famous Chef's crabcakes and that meal did not disappoint! The best crabcakes we have ever had. A third diner had the flounder sandwich in my estimation was overly deep fried, but she said it tasted OK. The saving grace for her was the fabulous soup.

Vanessa Johnson

A fantastic experience. Great for lunch date as well as dinner with friends or favorite someone. Our server was great. His knowledge of the menu helped to guide us from appetizer to main course to desert. He also helped us to select a delicious mocktail with ginger beer. Food was so delicious that we brought food home for our family. I had the Crab Asparagus Soup followed by a Short- rib Sandwich with Horseradish sauce. I had carrot cake for desert. All delicious! We were celebrating my friend’s birthday.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Tara

Best food and even better service. Our server Benjamin was amazing and made the evening a memorable dining experience.

Lori

Delicious food, wonderful, attentive service in a beautiful atmosphere. It was so lovely to see the restaurant already decorated for the Christmas holiday. We all enjoyed our meals and will definitely be back. 

Barry

What a delightful dinner experience! C'est La Vie hit all the highest marks for its haute-cuisine. Mike D. was our professional server ... thank you for being attentive to our needs with your impeccable service. Our meals were expertly prepared. Highly recommend the restaurant's signature entree, Beef Bourguignon. The Chocolate Hazelnut Rocher was delightful. Our complements to the chef and his culinary team for the exquisitely prepared French bistro cuisine.

Stephen O'Krepki

The food was awesome.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 1

Doug

We stopped in for a drink while waiting for Josphine's to open downstairs. This would be a nice place for dinner.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

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