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Plough, Lancaster, PA

Plough

4.4
4.4
974 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 25 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Great for creative cocktails
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 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am
  • 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
  • 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

What 974 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
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Lancaster County

    Innovative

  • Lancaster County

    Good for groups

  • Lancaster County

    Healthy

  • Lancaster County

    Hot spot

  • Lancaster County

    Neighborhood 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 offers a delightful dining experience with "fabulous food" and "outstanding service." Their creative dishes, like the "crispy spaetzle" and Focaccia bread, are must-tries. The cozy atmosphere and attentive staff make it perfect for special occasions. While some find the prices high, the memorable flavors and ambiance are well worth it.

974 Reviews
  1. Skip

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    They provided us a fantastic meal and service. Some of tge best food we have had anywhere in a long time!

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  2. Jerome

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was very good. The atmosphere was perfect. And the service was superior. Thank you,
    PloughResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for the wonderful review, Jerome! We hope you will join us again soon.

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  3. MicheleM

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place was exceptionally good. The kids macaroni and cheese was SO GOOD! The burger was spectacular. The pastrami pasta was a delight. Service was great. Loved it.
    PloughResponded on November 4, 2024
    Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you and your family enjoyed the kids' macaroni and cheese, the burger, and the pastrami pasta. It’s always great to know that our dishes are a hit! We appreciate your kind words about our service, too. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another delightful meal!

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  4. Katherine

    Denver

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    They were distracted the day we went and sat us at a table that no one claimed. Our server when they got there was nice but had too many tables to care for. They overcharged us and served some of the food incorrectly. The food was good, most of it but I think the distractions got the best of them.
    PloughResponded on November 4, 2024
    Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We sincerely apologize for the distractions and the service issues you encountered during your visit. It’s disappointing to hear that your table was overlooked and that there were mistakes with your order. We appreciate your understanding that sometimes things don’t go as planned, but we strive for better. We're glad to hear you enjoyed most of the food, and we hope to have the opportunity to provide you with a smoother experience in the future. Thank you for your feedback!

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  5. Kelsey

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Jack was 100/10. Food was delicious. Would definitely go return!
    PloughResponded on October 27, 2024
    Hi Kelsey! We are SO thrilled to hear you loved your experience at Plough! We will be sure to pass along your kind words to Jack! Hope to see you again soon!

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  6. Laryssa

    Charleston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was fabulous and our server, Jenny, was outstanding! They treated us to desert when they found out it was our anniversary and you must try the affogato if you go! Will definitely be back!
    PloughResponded on October 27, 2024
    Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad to hear you enjoyed the food and that Jenny took great care of you. Happy anniversary! We're thrilled you got to celebrate with us and loved the affogato. We can’t wait to welcome you back for more special moments!

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  7. Steve

    Philadelphia

    11 reviews

    2.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    We went in and wanted an early dinner. We started with the Tuna Tataki appetizer which was very good. we then ordered two identical cheeseburger platters. One came without pickles. The other came without bacon. We asked the waitress for help and she said they would redo it and my wife said she wanted to hang onto hers, but she grabbed them both and took them away. They came out with the burgers with correct accompaniments but they were lukewarm and the fries were cold. If that was the case, they should’ve redone the entire dinner. The manager, the dining room came over and brought us some hot fries. They should’ve done more. We won’t be back.

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  8. Kendra

    New York City

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 12, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    It was over 10 min before someone came to the table to greet… although passed by mgmt and multiple servers several times with no eye contact. Once someone did come, their attitude was as if we were an inconvenience. The char on the brocollini tasted like the gas from the grill. The tuna wasn’t hot or cold, but room temp and a strange color. Very dissatisfied so decided to leave before ordering an entree. Will not return.
    PloughResponded on October 15, 2024
    Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We sincerely apologize for the delay in service and the impression you received from our staff. This is not the standard we strive for, and your feedback is valuable in helping us improve. We also appreciate your comments about the broccolini and tuna. We're sorry to hear that these dishes did not meet your expectations, and we will address this with our kitchen team to ensure higher quality in the future.

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  9. Mason

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    If I could rate Plough even higher I would. One of our all time Lancaster favorites. So glad we were able to have the fall menu one more time before we move. Those Brussels sprouts are what poets write sonnets about.
    PloughResponded on October 15, 2024
    Hi Mason! We are thrilled to hear Plough is one of your favorite Lancaster restaurants! We do have to agree, the brussels sprouts are an amazing staple to our fall menu! (There is a reason we bring it back every year!) We hope to see you again soon!

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  10. Brian

    Naples

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great experience with my girlfriend yesterday and our waiter Josh was outstanding!! Had an excellent appetizer of the tomato toast and our entree was great as well. I had a  cappuccino and we split the fried cheesecake desert. excellent service and great drinks as well, we will be back!!
    PloughResponded on October 8, 2024
    Thank you for the wonderful review! We will be sure to pass a long your kind words to Josh.

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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 974 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
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
  • Neighborhood
    Lancaster
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am
  • 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, Takeout, 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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