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Plough, Lancaster, PA

Plough

4.5 (1064)
$30 and under
American
25 S Queen St, Lancaster, PA 17603-3918

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today

About this restaurant

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

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
    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

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What 1,064 people are saying

Plough reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Lancaster County

    Healthy

  • Lancaster County

    Hot spot

  • Lancaster County

    Neighborhood gem

  • Lancaster County

    Great for fine wines

  • Lancaster County

    Lively

  • Lancaster County

    American

  • Lancaster County

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Plough offers a delightful dining experience with a stylishly relaxed atmosphere. Patrons praise the "amazing food," "top-notch service," and "creative cocktails." The menu is "locally sourced" and features standout dishes like "crispy fish sandwiches" and "house-made noodle dishes." Though some service hiccups occurred, many recommend Plough for "romantic dinners" and "special occasions."
1,064 Reviews
  1. Jon VIP

    Philadelphia County2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    After sinking into overly giving booths that brought the table closer to our shoulders than our elbows, we braced ourselves for the night. Cocktails seemed eclectic on paper but the two I sampled were dull and weak. Opening bread service was welcome but features overly oily rolls and lemon butter with way too much lemon. Salmon dip app was the star of the night - outstanding execution and so yummy. Order to share. Green goddess salad was tasty but drowning in sauce. The mushroom raviolo was very oily (seeing a theme?) and heavy. The frites in the steak frites were outstanding - well-seasoned and crisp. The steak was slathered in a “chimichurri” that tasted like guacamole, which almost ruined the dish entirely. The grilled shrimp was fantastic. Our service was okay - server didn’t come by too much but always sounded like he was chewing food when he talked to us. Glad we tried and won’t go back.
    PloughResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for taking the time to share such detailed feedback. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the salmon dip, shrimp, and frites—and we truly appreciate you calling out the dishes that stood out. That said, we're sorry to hear that other aspects of your experience didn’t meet expectations. Your comments about the cocktails, certain dishes, and service are taken seriously and have been shared with our team for review. We’re always striving to improve and ensure that every guest feels their visit was both delicious and memorable. While we’re disappointed to hear you don’t plan to return, we genuinely thank you for giving us a try and for your honest input.

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  2. Bob

    Miami - Dade1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We all very much enjoyed our meal. Glad we came to Plough.
    PloughResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review! We hope you will join us again sometime soon.

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  3. Dana

    Philadelphia County1 review

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for lunch, small menu but good variation. Beautiful interior and nice location. Service and food were good, but neither were as elevated as I had hoped.
    PloughResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for joining us for lunch and for sharing your thoughtful feedback. We're glad you enjoyed the atmosphere, location, and found the menu to offer a good variety. We appreciate your honest comments about the service and food—we’re always striving to elevate every aspect of the experience, and your input helps us do just that. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back and exceed your expectations next time.

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  4. Tessa

    Baltimore / Maryland1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had an amazing lunch at The Plough in downtown Lancaster. The fish sandwich was perfectly crispy, flaky, and full of flavor — one of the best I’ve had. The atmosphere is stylish but relaxed, and the service was top-notch. A great spot for a fresh, elevated lunch.
    PloughResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you so much for the amazing review Tessa! We are thrilled to hear you had a great lunch with us and enjoyed your meal. We hope to see you again soon!

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  5. Greg

    Philadelphia County1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I had a very nice experience at the Plough. The menu was recently changed so there were many options that interested us. The food was excellent, from appetizer to desert. We very much enjoyed the house made noddle dishes, as this has become somewhat of a scarcity these days. Our server did an outstanding job, very good drink and entree recommendations. We will definitely be back once our travels bring us to the Lancaster area again. Thank you.
    PloughResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you kindly for the wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your evening with us and we will be sure to pass a long your kind words to Josh & team. Have a wonderful day!

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  6. Chrissa

    Philadelphia County18 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Tried this place 2x. Really don’t like the food, everything I tried was just eh or very bad. Especially bad was the broccoli and cheese soup , never tasted anything like it before nor do I want to ever again. The service was very nice and the ambiance is nice, but I go to restaurants to eat.
    PloughResponded on June 11, 2025
    Thank you for giving us a try and for sharing your honest feedback. We're truly sorry to hear the food didn’t meet your expectations—especially the broccoli and cheddar soup. We appreciate your kind words about our service and ambiance, and we’ll be sure to share your comments with our kitchen team as we’re always working to improve. We hope you might consider giving us another chance in the future.

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  7. Don

    Philadelphia County12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good experience all the way around. Food was delicious. Service was perfectly balanced. Will most definitely be going back!
    PloughResponded on June 11, 2025
    Thank you for the great review! We're so glad to hear you enjoyed the food and that the service hit the mark. We can’t wait to have you back for another great experience!

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  8. Eileen

    Philadelphia County1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food and great service. We enjoyed the pasta.
    PloughResponded on May 31, 2025
    Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the pasta and had a great experience with our service. We hope to welcome you back again soon for another delicious meal!

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  9. Ashley

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We came here for my mom’s birthday! L was our server and was absolutely excellent! The food was delicious and locally sourced. The vibes and ambience were a 10/10. Customer service from the host stand, until we walked out the door was top tier. Strongly recommend going here for your next evening out.
    PloughResponded on June 11, 2025
    Thank you so much for celebrating your mom’s birthday with us! We're thrilled to hear that L took great care of you and that you enjoyed the food, vibes, and service from start to finish. Your kind words mean a lot to our team. We truly appreciate the recommendation and hope to welcome you back again soon!

    1 person found this helpful

  10. KevinP

    New York City15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place was amazing … the staff were SO nice from the hostess to the servers… we tried it for lunch as we were in town for Sight & Sound and had to go back for dinner. The atmosphere is elegant and relaxing with food choices to please any palate! Keep up the great work!
    PloughResponded on May 22, 2025
    Thank you for the wonderful review. We hope you'll be back to join us again soon!

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

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

Plough is rated 4.5 stars by 1064 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today
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–12:00 am Fri, Sat 11:00 am–1:00 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
  • 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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