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The Exchange, Lancaster, PA

The Exchange

4.5 (995)
$30 and under
American
25 South Queen Street, Lancaster, PA 17603

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 28 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for scenic views
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 995 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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Lancaster County

    Best Ambiance

  • Lancaster County

    Hot spot

  • Lancaster County

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Lancaster County

    Lively

  • Lancaster County

    American

  • Lancaster County

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Exchange offers a vibrant rooftop experience with "great views, great food, and great drinks." The pizza earns high praise, particularly the Pistachio Pizza. Service is often noted as "excellent," with standout servers like Josh and Issa enhancing the experience. Despite occasional slow service, the ambiance and city views make it a popular choice for gatherings.
995 Reviews
  1. 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 2 days ago
    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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  2. 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 2 days ago
    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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  3. Devin VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area30 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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  4. sydney

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff was very welcoming and accommodating! Food was great and the atmosphere was amazing! Will definitely be coming back!!
    The ExchangeResponded on June 16, 2025
    Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the food, atmosphere, and service. It means a lot to our team to know we made your visit a great one. We can’t wait to welcome you back again soon!

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  5. David

    Philadelphia County1 review

    3.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s an incredible spot with great food and drinks, but the service was slow and could definitely improve.
    The ExchangeResponded on June 11, 2025
    Thank you for your kind words about our food and drinks—we’re so glad you enjoyed them! We appreciate your feedback on the service as well and are actively working on improvements to ensure a better experience next time. We hope to welcome you back soon!

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  6. Cheryl VIP

    San Diego13 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Uncomfortable seating, disappointing food quality and cocktails were not worth the price. It’s a great place to go on a nice day to check out the views of the City and beyond. Next time that’s what we’ll do and we’ll order a glass of wine or a beer we know we like.
    The ExchangeResponded on May 31, 2025
    Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We’re truly sorry to hear that the food, cocktails, and seating didn’t meet your expectations. Your feedback is important and helps us improve—we’ll be sharing it with our team. We're glad you enjoyed the views and hope you'll give us another try sometime, perhaps for a more relaxed visit with your favorite wine or beer. We'd love the chance to provide a better experience next time.

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  7. Lisa VIP

    London38 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Stopped for an early dinner before an event nearby…very nice space with a lovely view. Service was good and we very much enjoyed the meal.
    The ExchangeResponded on May 22, 2025
    Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a kind review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your early dinner with us, especially the view, service, and your meal. It means a lot to know we could help make your evening before the event a pleasant one. We hope to welcome you back again soon — whether for another dinner or just to enjoy the view!

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  8. Gary

    South Carolina1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice fun place with a view of the city. Food, drinks and staff were great
    The ExchangeResponded on May 17, 2025
    Thank you for the great review! We're so glad you enjoyed the food, drinks, service, and of course, the city views. We hope to see you again soon for another great visit!

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  9. JASON

    Philadelphia County2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Came for sunset drinks and dessert. It was great we will be back thank you!
    The ExchangeResponded on May 17, 2025
    Thank you so much for joining us for sunset drinks and dessert — we're so glad to hear you had a great time! We look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Cheers!

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  10. Diane

    San Francisco Bay Area9 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Went on Mother’s Day for brunch. I have read reviews over the years and had higher expectations. The furniture, bar, and menus were not clean. They did not have any Bloody Mary mix. The print used on the menu was difficult to read. Food was pretty good. Service was slow. The Hostess was very friendly and accommodating. Unfortunately, I have to say I would not go back.
    The ExchangeResponded on May 17, 2025
    Thank you for joining us for Mother’s Day brunch and for sharing your honest feedback. While we’re glad to hear you enjoyed the food and found our hostess friendly and accommodating, we’re truly sorry to hear that other aspects of your experience didn’t meet expectations. We sincerely apologize for the cleanliness issues and the unavailability of the Bloody Mary mix — that’s not the standard we aim to uphold. Your feedback about the menu design and the pace of service is also noted and will be shared with our team for immediate review and improvement. We understand your disappointment and regret that we didn’t leave you with a more positive impression. Thank you again for your comments — they help us do better.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 28 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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