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- SShuly52Baltimore / Maryland •8 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoThis was an amazing dinner! The waiter was attentive and knowledgeable. He made great suggestions. The drinks were outstanding and the appetizers were very tasty and came out in appropriate time. We were not rushed and our entrees did not come until we were finished with apps. The entrees were awesome and the portions were very appreciated. The small desserts were perfect and so was our experience. We will certainly be back!More infoHarvest Seasonal Grill – LancasterPrice: Expensive• American• Lancaster•4.6
- OTOpenTable DinerPhiladelphia / New Jersey Suburbs •2 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoServer listened to dietary challenges and helped come up with solutions. The food was delicious, portions appropriate, and the cost is very reasonableMore infoMcCleary's Public HousePrice: Moderate• Pub• Columbia•4.6
- OTOpenTable Diner1 review5.0Dined 3 days agoThe Belvedere Inn has got to be one of my favorite places in lancaster for a nice dinner! Our waiter, Jimmy, was outstanding and made us feel very welcomed. The food was out of this world. My partner got the Duck and I got the Halibut. Normally, i’m not a big halibut fan, but my friend recommended it to me and i’m so glad she did. Overall, It was absolutely wonderful.More infoBelvedere Inn Restaurant and BarPrice: Expensive• American• Lancaster•4.8
- SSeadogPhiladelphia / New Jersey Suburbs •11 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoit was an excellent experience, the reason why i gave Service 4 stars is their method of not bringing out the orders at the same time.More infoThe ExchangePrice: Moderate• American• Lancaster•4.6
- SBSusanBPhiladelphia / New Jersey Suburbs •5 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoOutstanding food, ambiance, and service. Our group all raved about the quality of our meals. Server, Austin, went above and beyond expectations to assure we had all our needs met.More infoIron Hill Brewery - LancasterPrice: Moderate• American• Lancaster•4.5
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Discover Columbia
Columbia is a Pennsylvania town near Philadelphia that has a unique twist on food. It provides you with many great steakhouses and fine-dining restaurants, and these places serve fresh meat cooked to perfection. Steaks covered in delicious sauces and chicken dishes piled high with carefully fried potatoes are a couple of examples. For a taste of something less expensive, there are many pubs where you can dine, and they serve a variety of foods, including thick burgers and fried fish. However, a Columbia trip is not complete without at least trying Lebanon bologna, cheesesteak, and apple butter. These unique dishes are all native to the area and are very popular in most local restaurants.
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