Highest-rated Fine Dining Restaurants in Lancaster by Diners

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Highest-rated fine dining restaurants in Lancaster by diners

Fine dining in the U.S. isn't what it used to be. Many customers are no longer interested in classic white tablecloths and 16-ounce New York strips; instead, it's about cutting-edge culinary experiences.

Although steakhouses have defined fine dining in America since the 19th century, that started to change in the mid-1990s. Elite chefs like Thomas Keller at the French Laundry unearthed a whole different kind of tasting experience (with 40 courses), and a new age of fine dining was born. Soon, prix fixe meals—a French style of serving with a set menu—became the norm for fine dining in the U.S.

Between the rise of chef's tasting menus and consumers' continued desire to have , the restaurants that grace the pages of top-tier restaurant reviewers like Zagat or the Michelin Guide look very different today than they did 30 years ago. Restaurant goers aren't just looking for high-quality food. They want the type of menu that will tell a story. They want creative ingredients they've never tried before. They want to be transported into a whole new world.

With so many innovative menus and restaurant experiences popping up across America to choose from, it can be challenging to choose where to go for a special evening. compiled a list of the highest-rated fine dining restaurants in Lancaster using data from Yelp. Businesses were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself.

Only businesses with at least five reviews and at least level 2 pricing (i.e., $$ to $$$$) were considered. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with five or more locations nationally (based on Yelp data) were not included. Restaurants in certain lower-cost categories (like "diners," "buffets," and "food trucks") were excluded. Data is as of Aug. 19, 2024.

Read on to find a potential restaurant for your next special meal out!

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#29. The Brasserie

- Rating: 3.6/5 (160 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1679 Lincoln Hwy East Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Categories: New American
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#28. Sakura

- Rating: 3.7/5 (133 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 33 North Queen St. Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Asian Fusion
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#27. Huckleberry's Restaurant & Tavern at The Fulton Steamboat Inn

- Rating: 3.6/5 (82 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1 Hartman Bridge Road Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Categories: American
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#26. The Lancaster Dispensing Company

- Rating: 3.7/5 (243 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 33 - 35 North Market St. Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Categories: American, Bars
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#25. El Serrano

- Rating: 3.7/5 (305 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2151 Columbia Ave. Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Latin American, Salad, Pizza
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#24. The Greenfield Restaurant & Bar

- Rating: 3.8/5 (161 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 595 Greenfield Road Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Categories: New American, Bars, Caterers
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#23. Old San Juan Latin Cuisine & Rum Bar

- Rating: 3.8/5 (178 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 25 West King St. Hager Mall Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Puerto Rican, Spanish, Latin American
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#22. American Bar & Grill Lanc

- Rating: 3.8/5 (140 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1081 North Plum St. Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Bars, American
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#21. Rosa Rosa Pizzeria

- Rating: 3.8/5 (86 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1040 Harrisburg Ave. Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza, Cafes
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#20. Annie Bailey's Irish Public House

- Rating: 3.9/5 (555 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 28-30 East King St. Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Irish Pub, American
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#19. Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant

- Rating: 3.9/5 (706 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 781 Harrisburg Pike Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Breweries, New American
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#18. Harvest Seasonal Grill

- Rating: 3.9/5 (231 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1573 Fruitville Pike Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Categories: New American, Wine Bars, Seafood
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#17. Manor Buffet

- Rating: 4.1/5 (326 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2090 Lincoln Hwy East Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Seafood, Sushi Bars, Steakhouses
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#16. Sa La Thai

- Rating: 4.1/5 (180 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 339 North Queen St. Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Thai
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#15. J.B. Dawson's Restaurant & Bar

- Rating: 4.1/5 (218 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 491 Park City Center Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Steakhouses, Bars, American
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#14. Shot and Bottle

- Rating: 4.1/5 (196 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2 North Queen St. Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Bars, American
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#13. C'est La Vie Bistro

- Rating: 4.1/5 (83 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 18 North Market St. Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Categories: French
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#12. Gibraltar

- Rating: 4.1/5 (162 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 488 Royer Drive Ste 101 Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Categories: New American, Seafood
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#11. LUCA

- Rating: 4.2/5 (564 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 436 West James St. Ste 101 Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
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#10. The Belvedere Inn

- Rating: 4.2/5 (417 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 402 North Queen St. Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Categories: New American
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#9. John J Jeffries

- Rating: 4.3/5 (352 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 300 Harrisburg Ave. The Lancaster Arts Hotel Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Categories: New American
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#8. Gran Sabor Latino Restaurant

- Rating: 4.3/5 (71 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 120 North Franklin St. Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Caribbean, Spanish, Latin American
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#7. Awash Ethiopian Cuisine

- Rating: 4.3/5 (161 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1027 Dillerville Road Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Ethiopian
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#6. Rice & Noodles

- Rating: 4.3/5 (496 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1238 Lititz Pike Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Vietnamese, Noodles
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#5. Horse Inn

- Rating: 4.4/5 (360 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 540 East Fulton St. Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Gastropubs, American
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#4. Citronnelle

- Rating: 4.4/5 (133 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 110 West Orange St. Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Categories: French, Asian Fusion, Basque
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#3. Josephine's

- Rating: 4.6/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 50 West Grant St. Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Categories: French, Cocktail Bars, Desserts
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#2. Silantra Asian Street Kitchen

- Rating: 4.6/5 (219 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 101 East King St. Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Salad, fast food, Asian Fusion
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#1. Chellas Arepa Kitchen

- Rating: 4.8/5 (393 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1830 Hempstead Road Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Venezuelan, Peruvian
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This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Kiersten Hickman, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 299 metros.