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The Exchange, Lancaster, PA

The Exchange

4.4 (1002)
$30 and under
American
25 South Queen Street, Lancaster, PA 17603

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 34 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for creative cocktails
A high-energy cocktail lounge amidst the Lancaster sky, The Exchange redefines your view of this historic yet Hip City. We are a 21+ establishment after 4pm. You must present a valid physical ID at the door.

Sip from an extensive craft cocktail menu complemented by thoughtful wine & local beer selection; savor a menu of inventive small plates by Chef Ryan McQuillan; and socialize at the The Exchange: Your favorite gathering place.

RESERVATIONS: Reservations are encouraged during peak times and weekends. Walk-ins are welcomed on a first come, first serve basis. If you're looking to make a reservation, please find us on OpenTable, or call during business hours.

INCLEMENT WEATHER: Please be aware that outdoor seating is not guaranteed; your reservation is subject to cancellation in any case of severe weather or unsafe wind conditions on the roof. If we are unable to move your reservation inside, we will contact you.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–12:00 am Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Ryan McQuillan
  • Neighborhood
    Lancaster
  • Parking details
    The Exchange offers a public parking lot, attached to The Lancaster Marriott.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

  • Rooftop Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Fri - 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Come join us for Happy Hour Monday through Friday from 4-6PM. We are featuring $12 Rotating Cocktails, $7 Daily Wine Features, $5 Draft Beers as well as $8 Marinated Olives, $12 Truffled Buffalo Cauliflower and $13 Margherita Pizzas.

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What 1,002 people are saying

The Exchange 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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Lancaster County

    Best Ambiance

  • Lancaster County

    Good for groups

  • Lancaster County

    Hot spot

  • Lancaster County

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Lancaster County

    Romantic

  • Lancaster County

    Lively

  • Lancaster County

    American

  • Lancaster County

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Exchange offers stunning views and a vibrant atmosphere. Guests rave about its "great food and drinks" and dedicated staff, especially servers like Issa and Josh. While some menu items and service speed can vary, the ambiance and unique rooftop experience make it a "must-visit" spot for many.
1,002 Reviews
  1. Alex

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The seafood tower is very overpriced for the quantity and quality of food provided, with no mention of the portion sizes on the menu. For $70, only serving 4 low quality shrimp, 4 oysters that were improperly shucked, and 2 small portions of dip is obscene. Otherwise, the rest of the food was done well, especially the Parmesan and Arugala Pommes Frites. Ambience and service were also very good

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  2. Bob

    Philadelphia County1 review

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Surprised that with a reservation, we were told seating was ‘first come, first served’. Felt rushed, and while most of the food was tasty, we have had better from the Exchange.

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  3. Larry

    Philadelphia County6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always my wife and I had a great time at the Exchange before our walk to the Fulton to see Cats. The only negative was when we received our program before the show we noticed the advertisement in the book for 15% discount from the Exhange or Plough on your check when showing your Fulton tickets. We mentioned to our server we were attending the show and no one offered the discount to us. Unfotunately we did not know of the discount and I had my mobile tickets with me. We will definitely go back to the Exchange and definitely mention the discount to our server.

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  4. Habrienne

    Philadelphia County1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thank you to the The Exchange for being so accommodating of my party size and last minute change. My brother’s birthday celebration was a HUGE success because of it. Additionally, the ambiance, food and service was impeccable. Our server, Issa, was the BEST. Super attentive, personable, and knowledgeable about the food and drinks she suggested to us. 1000% recommend to others and will definitely be visiting again.
    The ExchangeResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re absolutely honored to have been part of your brother’s birthday celebration and are so glad we could accommodate your party. It’s amazing to hear that the ambiance, food, and service all made the night special. We’ll be sure to pass your shoutout along to Issa—she’ll be thrilled to know she made such a great impression! We truly appreciate your recommendation and can’t wait to welcome you back again soon.

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  5. Kaison

    Philadelphia County1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lastnight was my first time being there and i have to say it was amazing! Great service, great food, great atmosphere! Highly recommend the garlic toast! Best garlic bread i ever had and the burger. Overall all it was beyond amazing! Will definitely go back soon
    The ExchangeResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you so much for the amazing review! We're thrilled to hear your first visit was such a great experience. It means a lot to know you enjoyed the service, food, and atmosphere. We’re especially glad the garlic toast and burger hit the spot—it's always great to hear when a favorite dish stands out! We can’t wait to welcome you back again soon.

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  6. marie VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area54 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful restaurant with great views. Food is delicious and drinks are very good! Highly recommend for any time of the day!
    The ExchangeResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you so much for the lovely review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the food, drinks, and of course, the view—it’s always our goal to create a great experience any time of day. Your recommendation truly means a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon!

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  7. Bill

    Nashville1 review

    2.0

    Dined on July 5, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Food orders screwed up. Out of all pizza topping except pepperoni and artichokes Servers kept bringing wrong order to our table. Asked for non dairy because of a severe allergy and was brought a pizza that was supposed to be 1/2 no cheese covered in cheese. The olive tray was also served with cheese mixed into it. Drinks were excellent, thank goodness

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  8. Nadia

    Philadelphia County1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for the first time, wanted to experience a nice roof top bar/restaurant. The ambience is nice, the service was good but we ordered the steak and it was awful. The fries tasted better. People say the pizza is good but we didn’t try it. We had the olives with crostini for an app and that was good. The view was nice and the drinks were very good! Would probably try again but maybe order a pizza.
    The ExchangeResponded on June 30, 2025
    Thank you for giving us a try and for sharing your experience. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the ambiance, service, cocktails, and some of the small plates — and of course, the view! We’re truly sorry the steak didn’t meet your expectations. That’s not the experience we aim to deliver, and we’ll be reviewing your feedback with our kitchen team to ensure consistency and quality moving forward. We’d love for you to come back and try the pizza next time — it’s one of our guest favorites, and we’d be happy to recommend a few options when you visit again. Thanks again for the honest review — we appreciate the opportunity to improve.

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  9. Harry

    Hampshire1 review

    1.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Was not given any details on Happy Hour. Seafood platter was way over priced and pizza was made of cheap ingredients and poorly constructed
    The ExchangeResponded on June 30, 2025
    Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry to hear about your recent experience. We always aim to provide clear communication and great value, so we apologize if details about our Happy Hour weren’t made available — that’s something we’ll work on improving right away. Regarding the seafood platter and pizza, we’re disappointed to hear they didn’t meet your expectations. We take pride in the quality of our ingredients and preparation, and we’d appreciate the chance to learn more about what went wrong. Thanks again for your input — it helps us improve.

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  10. Devin VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area31 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I love the Exchange! The views and the drinks, the food is always good. We had after dinner drinks Espresso Martinis.
    The ExchangeResponded on June 16, 2025
    Thank you so much for the love! We're so happy to hear you enjoyed the views, food, and of course—the Espresso Martinis! We look forward to welcoming you back for more great times soon!

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The Exchange is rated 4.4 stars by 1002 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 34 times today
Google Map for The Exchange

25 South Queen Street, Lancaster, PA 17603

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Lancaster
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–12:00 am Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    The Exchange offers a public parking lot, attached to The Lancaster Marriott.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Ryan McQuillan
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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