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Diners' Choice: Romantic restaurants in Lancaster County

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Updated September 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants that are the most romantic in Lancaster County? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

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4.9

4.9 (1301)

$31 to $50

Modern European

Lancaster

About the restaurant

The Story of Josephine’s
The story of Josephine’s begins during our executive chef Daniel LeBoon’s childhood. At eight years old, working for his father’s catering company, Daniel discovered a passion for food. This love — and undeniable talent — saw him intern at Philadelphia’s prestigious Le Bec-Fin. He went on to work in Paris at the venerable Hotel Vernet working under the renowned chef’s Alain Solvere and Alain Ducasse. In 2004, Daniel purchased Josephine’s in Marietta and developed an extremely loyal following based on the combination of great food, great atmosphere and great hospitality. Although Josephine’s closed in 2011, the name and the experiences are fondly remembered by countless people.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 3 days ago

Came here with my husband to celebrate our five year wedding anniversary! Everything was absolutely divine. We felt special since the menu had a personalized message on it for us as well as our desserts. We would absolutely come here again and recommend it.

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Seared Sea Scallops

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Miso Chilean Sea Bass

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1533 Duck à L'orange

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Bistro Barberet & Bakery

4.9

4.9 (1748)

$31 to $50

French

Lancaster

About the restaurant

Bistro Barberet & Bakery pays tribute to the beloved French bistro, where good food, good wine and better company commingle to create an unmistakable joie de vivre.
This restaurant presents a sweeping cinematic interpretation of the French lifestyle. It also offer some flawless brasserie classics like steak frites, escargots and Bouillabaise the menu is wide enough to please, while remaining true to the traditions that inspired it.

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Dan

Dined 3 days ago

Spot on execution of classic French bistro food, though it’s a mystery why my mussels had so little broth in the dish compared to my wife’s serving. For all the positives, the layout and ambience doesn’t feel like a French bistro. More like a cafeteria. All said, I’d go back.

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Escargot GFONUTS

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Bouillabaisse every Fridays and Saturdays night

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Belvedere Inn Restaurant and Bar

4.8

4.8 (3850)

$31 to $50

American

Lancaster

About the restaurant

WELCOME TO THE BELVEDERE INN
The Belvedere Inn is an award-winning restaurant in Lancaster, PA, known for its delicious cuisine ranging from new age American to European styles as well as it’s elegant dining atmosphere. Come in, relax and have a great time. Enjoy our savory appetizers and entrees. Stop by for a cocktail after work or enjoy live jazz in our piano bar upstairs. There's something for everyone at The Belvedere, and our friendly staff will always make you feel welcome. We are committed to using the freshest local produce and organic ingredients from Lancaster County, plus unique foods from around the world. Join us anytime for dinner or drinks, and see what makes The Belvedere Inn such a unique dining experience in Lancaster City.

Please be aware, seating requests will be honored when possible, please call for special requests. For outdoor seating requests, please contact the restaurant directly.

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Darren

Dined 7 days ago

The waiter Jimmy was very professional, he took the time to explain the menu and Restaurant week, and is mostly likely a great asset to The Belvedere Inn. He gave a recommendation of a wine to pair with my meal. I had the four hour braised short rib and it was melt in your mouth delicious. The rest of the meal was equally delicious. My wife had the pan seared salmon and that was also very good. I would recommend eating here even though it is on the high side of cost.

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4.8

4.8 (914)

$31 to $50

Italian

Leola

About the restaurant

Enjoy the casual, rustic Italian cuisine of Osteria Avanti, with indoor & outdoor seating available.

Whether you dine outside on our tree lined seasonal patio or in the warm & cozy atmosphere of our intimate dining room and sophisticated bar, you’re sure to enjoy Osteria Avanti.

Experience Chef ’s carefully selected menu featuring fresh local ingredients, with herbs & produce grown in Chef's garden.
Craft beers, IPAs, specialty cocktails and an impressive wine list are also available.
Osteria is a perfect place for a night out with your significant other or a nice dinner with friends.

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Jcqueline

Dined on Sep 9, 2024

Leah was wonderful… I had filet, husband had pork Both cooked perfectly R One of my favorite restaurants We will be back for more celebrations!!r. Request to sit by window was honored and I appreciate as it was my birthday.

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Meatball Rigatoni

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Shrimp with Linguine

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El Serrano - Lancaster

4.7

4.7 (1647)

$31 to $50

Latin American

Lancaster

About the restaurant

The El Serrano Family of Restaurants has come a long way since its humble beginnings in the 1980s as a food trailer at the York Fair--and while it is thousands of miles from Owner Manuel Torres' native Peru, stepping though its hand-carved mahogany doors is like entering a Latin-American hacienda.
Come and discover why we have been in Lancaster since 1993...enjoy Tex-Mex favorites like chicken fajitas or Peruvian specialties such as Lomo Saltado.
Explore our new tapas menu with dishes like Chicken Empanadas and if you are over 21, ask for a sample of our own Finca de Torres selection of wines from our vineyard and winery in Spain.

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MaryAnn

Dined on Sep 7, 2024

Great food. Great service. Been coming here since they opened. My favorite Lancaster restaurant.

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Cork & Cap Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (1439)

$31 to $50

American

Lancaster

About the restaurant

Fresh food & fresh vision come together at Cork & Cap Restaurant. Our guiding tenet is simple yet uncompromising: use local ingredients and made-from-scratch, no-nonsense recipes. Our dishes pay homage to the rural heritage of Lancaster County, all with an extra pinch of creative license. Think Pennsylvania Dutch comfort food with a contemporary, cosmopolitan twist. Dine in plush leather banquettes alongside restored brick and stone walls, lounge in the Cork & Cap’s rustic bar area, or enjoy seasonal outdoor dining on our patio around Urban Place’s signature smokestack.

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Jamesvip

Dined 6 days ago

Fabulous hamburger (rare) and crabcake. Extra special service.

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4.7

4.7 (1900)

$50 and over

American

Leola

About the restaurant

The Log Cabin is an upscale restaurant specializing in fine farm-to-table cuisine, specialty cocktails and wines. The historic structure dates back more than 100 years and was once used as a Speakeasy before opening officially as a restaurant in 1933, after the Repeal of Prohibition. Since then, the Log Cabin has become a Lancaster County tradition, playing host to countless birthdays, anniversaries, business events and celebrations of all kinds.

For groups of 8 or more people, please contact the restaurant to discuss personalized seating and menu options.

717-626-9999 | info@logcabin1933.com

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Melissa

Dined 2 days ago

Stunning restaurant with incredible food, beautiful setting, and perfect live music. The drinks were delicious, and the service team was extremely attentive.

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Sticky Toffee Pudding

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Blackened Salmon Fillet "Oscar"

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Free! Live Music every Friday & Saturday

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4.7

4.7 (619)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Lancaster

About the restaurant

A luxury modern city steakhouse, located in Downtown Lancaster, PA

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Fannie

Dined 7 days ago

When you walk into the restaurant you will have an unbelievable dining experience. The food is amazing; the service is impeccable. Joseph was our server and he was wonderful.

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The Greenfield Restaurant

4.6

4.6 (2381)

$31 to $50

American

Lancaster

About the restaurant

Set in a 1780 Pennsylvania Stone Farmhouse with deep windows and a warm pleasant atmosphere this is a family owned and operated restaurant that is recognized as one of the Best of Lancaster for dinner, Sunday Brunch, patio dining, wine list, atmosphere and romantic settings. Although our building is over 225 years old we update our menu daily! Change is a good thing at the Greenfield. We specialize in next day delivery of seafood while we continue to cut our own steaks. You will enjoy selections from our wine list that has been recognized by the Wine Spectator Magazine for over 9 years. Our patio and balcony over looking the bar is among our customers favorite requests for lunch and dinner seating, while the wine cellar has two of the most romantic tables in the area. If you are traveling, this is one of those restaurants that you wish you had back home....and we are happy that you found us.

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Michele

Dined 5 days ago

It was a lovely evening, service was excellent, food was very good. My only complaint was that it was cold in the restaurant.

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4.5

4.5 (912)

$30 and under

American

Lancaster

About the restaurant

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.

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Courtney

Dined 6 days ago

You will not be disappointed!! The Exchange was wonderful! Don't let the light affair menu fool you. The servings are large and filling. I cannot express enough how much we enjoyed the Green Goddess Hummus and Shrimp sandwich. Everything was delectable and the bread is above reproach. Simply perfect!!

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