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Plough

4.5 (1245)
$30 and under
American
25 S Queen St, Lancaster, PA 17603-3918

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Plough

4.5
$30 and under
American
Lancaster

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 30 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–12:00 am Fri, Sat 11:00 am–1:00 am
  • Phone number
  • 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
    Barbara Bila: (717) 381-6593
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at Plough.

4.5

4.5
(1245)
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Lancaster County

    Good for groups

  • Lancaster County

    Healthy

  • Lancaster County

    American

  • Lancaster County

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Plough offers an exceptional dining experience with "outstanding service" and "delicious food." The restaurant is praised for its unique ambiance, attentive staff, and inventive menu choices. Highlights include well-prepared dishes like beef cheek and mushroom tagliatelle. Ideal for celebrations or special occasions, Plough combines "great vibes" with a welcoming atmosphere.
1,245 Reviews
  1. Paulette

    New York City10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a very enjoyable meal with exceptional service. Our servers were attentive but not intrusive. The appetizers were delicious and the dinners were good. The restaurant is lively and noisy but we enjoyed the ambiance.
    PloughResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re so glad you enjoyed your meal and that our servers struck the right balance of attentive without being intrusive. I’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to the team. We’re happy the appetizers and dinners hit the spot, and we’re glad the lively atmosphere added to your evening. We hope to see you again soon!

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  2. Miladys

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is amazing and the service is classy! Andrew attended me and he was awesome! The bread pudding was out of this world!!! Highly recommend!!!
    PloughResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you so much for the amazing review! We’re thrilled you loved the food and the service. I’ll be sure to pass your kind words along to Andrew, he’ll be so happy to hear he made your visit special! And we’re glad the bread pudding was a hit. It’s a favorite here! We can’t wait to welcome you back soon.

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  3. Raymond

    Philadelphia12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 31, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was a great time. I just don’t like when there’s no price tag for food. We both had steak and no price,came out to $130 a piece. I didn’t mind that,but it should have been known upfront. My only complaint. Everything else was a great experience. Would definitely recommend and will return again.
    PloughResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you so much for the kind words and for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re thrilled you had a great experience and that you’d recommend us and plan to return! We sincerely apologize that your server didn’t let you know the steak was market price before you ordered. That’s something we always want our guests to know upfront, and we’re sorry it wasn’t made clear. We’ll be reminding our entire team of the importance of disclosing market prices every time so there are no surprises. We truly appreciate your honesty, and we can’t wait to welcome you back soon.

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  4. Sheryl

    Philadelphia4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 31, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful Lancaster City restaurant with a chill yet city vibe. Excellent food and equally stellar service. Our waitperson was patient, friendly and helpful in suggesting dinner items. You can try food here that you can't find at most other places. Would totally return!
    PloughResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you for the positive rating! We’re so glad you enjoyed your experience and appreciate your support. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon!

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  5. Bridget

    Philadelphia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 31, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time guests and we absolutely loved it! Our server Jack was amazing and so very knowledgeable in helping us get the perfect entree Definitely will rerun soon!
    PloughResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you for the positive rating! We’re so glad you enjoyed your experience and appreciate your support. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon!

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  6. jaquin Gold

    Atlantic City3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on October 30, 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice place decided to stay close to home. It was our anniversary but they didn’t offer anything special for the occasion which is fine, but we were also hotel guest. Food was okay deserts were 10/10
    PloughResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for choosing to celebrate your anniversary with us, and congratulations! We’re sorry we missed the chance to make the occasion feel more special. We’d love to have marked it for you, and we’ll be sharing your feedback with the team so we can do better for guests celebrating milestones. We’re delighted the desserts earned a perfect 10, and we appreciate your honest feedback on the entrees. We hope you’ll give us another chance to impress you on your next visit!

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  7. Richard

    Philadelphia12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 29, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything we ordered was well prepared and both tasty and attractively plated. The server was good, if a little odd. The one thing that put a damper on the experience for me was that I ordered a margarita, which was not on the cocktail menu. The waited kept going on if I wanted a reposada or some other fancy tequila. I told hime that I’wanted it very citrusy, and the tequila should be the house brand because the citrus overwhelms the subtleties of top shelf tequilas. When I got my drink, the lime flavor was mild, but it tasted OK. But when I got the bill, it was $21 for the drink, when the specialty cocktails with top shelf tequilas tequila were only $16. I felt taken advantage of, but didn’t want to make a fuss, so I just paid the bill. But even though so much was done right I wouldn’t recommend Plough because of that.
    PloughResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re glad the food and presentation impressed you, but we’re sorry the pricing of your margarita came as a surprise. You should always know what a drink will cost before it arrives, and we will take a look into how this was handled. We appreciate your honest feedback and hope to earn back your trust.

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  8. John

    New York City15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 27, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We really enjoyed eating here. The chicken tzatziki bowl was excellent! Spacious seating and not too loud. Highly recommend!
    PloughResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you for the great review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the chicken tzatziki bowl, and it’s wonderful to hear you found the seating comfortable and the atmosphere relaxed. We appreciate the recommendation and hope to see you again soon!

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  9. Dustin

    Philadelphia11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 26, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a nice work dinner at Plough - the environment is wonderful and our server was very attentive and engaged. She was more than happy to answer any and all of our questions and genuinely made our evening more enjoyable. Food was very good and we look forward to returning in the future!
    PloughResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you for choosing Plough for your work dinner! We’re so happy you enjoyed the atmosphere and the food, and we’ll make sure your server knows how much her attentiveness meant to you. We’d love to host you and your team again soon!

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  10. Kristen

    Philadelphia3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 25, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service, a bit pricey; wonderful atmosphere.
    PloughResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for the great review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the food, the service, and the atmosphere. We appreciate your feedback on pricing and work hard to deliver quality, farm-fresh ingredients and an experience worth every visit. We hope to see you again soon!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–12:00 am Fri, Sat 11:00 am–1:00 am
  • Phone number
  • 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
    Barbara Bila: (717) 381-6593
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Thursday evenings are a favourite, guests mention jazz night creating a relaxed, intimate vibe that makes for a lovely night out.

Yes, Plough can accommodate vegan diners; guests specifically praised the Roasted Cauliflower (one guest noted adding fried tofu) as a vegan-friendly choice.

Guests often find portions generous, several reviewers call dishes "plentiful, " note serving sizes were "large, " and others say portion sizes are "spot-on."

Yes, Plough is often recommended for couples: guests describe intimate, cozy evenings, anniversary visits, and jazz nights that make it well suited to a special night out.

Plough does host private parties, private parties are allowed as part of the restaurant's offerings.

Plough feels warm and inviting with a classy, cosy dining room, guests describe elegant decor, comfortable seating, and occasional live jazz or piano adding a relaxed, intimate touch.

Plough is especially lovely on Thursday evenings, several guests note that Thursday jazz night creates a relaxed, intimate background perfect for a date-night meal.

Yes, families dine here: guests report a kids menu is available and parties have celebrated with children at Plough.

Plough tends to get busy around large hotel events and holidays, while some evenings are calm and even feature a pianist for a quieter dinner.

Smart casual, aim for polished but relaxed attire: neat, comfortable, and not formal.

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Plough

4.5
$30 and under
American
Lancaster

Make a reservation

2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 30 times today
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