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Plough, Lancaster, PA

Plough

4.4
4.4
987 Reviews
$30 and under
American
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Plough

4.4
$30 and under
American
Lancaster

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2 people
19:00
Booked 25 times today
  • Good for business meals
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
A modern-American dining experience in the heart of historic Lancaster City, Plough pays homage to Lancaster’s rich heritage while embracing modernity. Chef Ryan McQuillan’s creatively prepared dishes incorporate local ingredients sourced from the region’s lush farmlands and oldest running Farmers’ Market in the country. With handcrafted cocktails and spirits, wines by the glass selected from an extensive wine wall, and pints with local flair, Plough brings a new-age taste of Lancaster to the table.


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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–00:00
  • Phone number
    (717) 207-4095
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Ryan Mcquillan
  • Catering
    Our menus are seasonal and are subject to change. Check back on January 23rd to view our updated menus. There is a $150.00 room fee to reserve the private dining room.
  • Private party facilities
    Indulge in the refined ambiance of Plough Restaurant's contemporary private dining venue, designed to host up to 20 guests in sophistication. Delight in the culinary artistry of Chef Ryan McQuillan with a choice between our expertly curated two or three-course seasonal prix fixe menus.
  • Private party contact
    Claire Danyo: (717) 381-6593
  • Area
    Lancaster
  • Cross Street
    King and Queen Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking, public parking garage and hotel valet.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 987 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Lancaster County

    Innovative

  • Lancaster County

    Good for groups

  • Lancaster County

    Healthy

  • Lancaster County

    Hot spot

  • Lancaster County

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Lancaster County

    Great for fine wines

  • Lancaster County

    Romantic

  • Lancaster County

    Lively

  • Lancaster County

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Plough in Lancaster offers a delightful dining experience with "fabulous" food and "outstanding" service that many guests rave about. The restaurant's creative dishes, like the focaccia bread and brick chicken, are highly praised. While some reviews mention occasional service hiccups, the cozy atmosphere and attentive staff make it a popular choice for special occasions and everyday dining alike.

987 Reviews
  1. Jennifer

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent! She crab soup was sooo good. Our server, L, took great care of us.

    1 person found this helpful

  2. Glenn

    New York City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Enjoyed the tuna tartare and the bacon cheese tart. Sirloin steak was tasty but a little tough.
    PloughResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for your kind words! We're so glad to hear that you enjoyed your meal. It's great to know the sirloin steak was tasty, though we apologize if it was a bit tougher than expected. We'll be sure to review our preparation to ensure the perfect balance of tenderness and flavor. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back soon for another great experience!

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  3. Jonelle

    New York City

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambiance and service was EXCELLENT. The food was basic. The crab soup was pretty much cheese smothered crab pieces and the cauliflower pasta had too much cheese. I don’t like when chefs use cheese to substitute flavor in place of actual seasoning.
    PloughResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the ambiance and service — we take pride in creating a welcoming environment for all our guests. We truly appreciate your thoughts on the food as well. We understand that everyone's palate is different, and we'll take your comments about the crab soup and cauliflower pasta into consideration as we continue to refine our menu. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back soon!

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  4. Keiko

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 29 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The Thanksgiving dinner here was absolutely fabulous. Although the service left a bit to be desired, I have eaten all over the world and have to say true kudos to the chef as the meal was so scrumptious it reached every metric one would have for the tastes associated with this festive meal, a kaleidoscope of flavors, colors and textures! Bravo!
    PloughResponded on 30 November 2024
    Thank you for taking the time to leave us your valued feedback! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your meal with us. All feedback is appreciated, and we are constantly striving to make the necessary efforts to improve our service standards and experience for all of our guests. We hope you will join us again soon!

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  5. Colleen

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thanksgiving dinner was wonderful, traditional meal . Before hand a cranberry martini at the bar With beautiful trombone music . Lovely experience.
    PloughResponded on 30 November 2024
    We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your Thanksgiving meal with us. Thank you so much for the wonderful feedback!

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  6. Jessica

    Richmond

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Was here for Thanksgiving - for which they seemed pretty understaffed for. Ambiance was nice, but you are paying really high prices for mediocre service. Took 25 minutes to get bread and butter, 40 minutes to get our drinks. Food came out after about an hour of waiting. Soup was luke warm at best. Also, asked for a table on the phone a week prior to the reservation for a disabled family member, which I was promised. When we got to the restaurant we were told no tables were available and were shown to a booth. We tried to make it work, and re-explained the situation. Somehow miraculously two available tables opened up and we were moved to one of them, so I was pretty unimpressed with that!
    PloughResponded on 2 December 2024
    Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We truly apologize for the delays and the service you experienced during your Thanksgiving visit. We understand how important both great service and a comfortable experience are, especially on such a busy day. We’ll be looking into the issues you raised regarding the timing of your meal and the initial seating situation to ensure we improve in those areas. We are also sorry for the inconvenience regarding the table to accommodate your family member. We strive to accommodate all special requests, and we will make sure to improve communication and planning for future reservations.

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  7. Gary

    Philadelphia

    43 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous service from our server, and the food was outstanding. We drive down from Harrisburg all the time to Lancaster's cream-of-the-crop restaurants. Plough is definitely Lancaster's best kept secret.
    PloughResponded on 30 November 2024
    We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience with us at Plough and look forward to you joining us again sometime soon!

    1 person found this helpful

  8. David

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff was great. A very relaxed atmosphere. Very nice day!
    PloughResponded on 2 December 2024
    Thank you so much for your kind words! Our team strives to provide great service, and it’s wonderful to know that you had a positive experience. We hope to welcome you back soon!

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  9. Jack

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We thoroughly enjoyed our Thanksgiving meal at The Plough. Their Thanksgiving meal was delicious - except we both would have preferred the Ocean Spray canned cranberry sauce (no judging). Our server Josh was engaging and attentive. Highly recommended.
    PloughResponded on 2 December 2024
    Hi Jack! Thank you so much for your lovely review! We are so glad you enjoyed your Thanksgiving meal with us! We will be sure to pass along your kind words to Josh as well! We hope to see you again soon!

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  10. Preston

    New York City

    135 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    135 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Disliked everything about it. Service was bad. Male waiter was erratic. Water glasses are a joke. My pork was so dry. Cheese plate was ok but expensive. I will say nice looking inside. Looked like kids were cooking the food.
    PloughResponded on 26 November 2024
    We sincerely apologize for your recent experience, as it is clear we fell short of providing the quality and service we aim to deliver. We’re especially sorry to hear about the issues with your meal and the service you received, as these are certainly not reflective of our standards. Your feedback about the pork, cheese plate, and service has been shared with our team, and we are taking steps to address these concerns. We’re committed to ensuring that every guest enjoys both their meal and the atmosphere, and it’s disappointing to know we didn’t meet your expectations this time. Thank you for sharing your thoughts—we value the opportunity to learn and improve.

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FAQs

Plough offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (717) 207-4095.

Plough is rated 4.4 stars by 987 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

A photo of Plough restaurant

Plough

4.4
$30 and under
American
Lancaster

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 25 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Plough

25 S Queen St, Lancaster, PA 17603-3918

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    King and Queen Street
  • Area
    Lancaster
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–00:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking, public parking garage and hotel valet.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Ryan Mcquillan
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (717) 207-4095
  • Catering
    Our menus are seasonal and are subject to change. Check back on January 23rd to view our updated menus. There is a $150.00 room fee to reserve the private dining room.
  • Private party facilities
    Indulge in the refined ambiance of Plough Restaurant's contemporary private dining venue, designed to host up to 20 guests in sophistication. Delight in the culinary artistry of Chef Ryan McQuillan with a choice between our expertly curated two or three-course seasonal prix fixe menus.
  • Private party contact
    Claire Danyo: (717) 381-6593
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