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JB Dawson's Restaurant & Bar - Lancaster

4.6
4.6
1065 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Good for business meals
At J.B. Dawson's, we strive for excellence in our food, service and atmosphere. Our high quality menu begins by... using the freshest ingredients, like our hand cut steaks, fresh ground hamburgers, fresh seafood and home made soups, sauces,dressings and desserts.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Steakhouse, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–4:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–7:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (717) 399-3996
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Lancaster
  • Cross street
    Harrisburg Pike
  • Parking details
    We have the mall parking lot.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,065 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Lancaster County

    Best Overall

  • Lancaster County

    Best Food

  • Lancaster County

    Best Service

  • Lancaster County

    Good for groups

  • Lancaster County

    Healthy

  • Lancaster County

    American

  • Lancaster County

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
JB Dawson's Restaurant & Bar in Lancaster delights diners with "amazing lobster bisque" and consistently great food and service. Guests appreciate the "excellent service," varied menu, and welcoming atmosphere. The restaurant is a favorite for both locals and travelers, offering delicious meals like "scallops and shrimp grilled on a skewer" and "five star service, drinks, and food." While some find it "a bit pricy," the quality and experience often make it worthwhile.

1,065 Reviews
  1. Marlane

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely evening. I have always liked the food.
    JB Dawson's Restaurant & Bar - LancasterResponded today
    Thanks for the wonderful review & your continued patronage!

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  2. Cheryl

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first visit and we will definitely be back! The food was delicious and the service was terrific. Many different options for all types of eaters and a large cocktail menu too.
    JB Dawson's Restaurant & Bar - LancasterResponded 4 days ago
    Thanks for the wonderful review! We are so glad you found us. We look forward to your 2nd visit.

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  3. Alessandra

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    My family made reservations and arrived a little earlier than planned, happily ready to wait for our table however we let the host stand know that we were flexible for seating (high chair or booster which ever would get us in sooner). We were seated in a rather crowded corner, high traffic area leaving us uncomfortable with the high chair at the end but we made due knowing that we arrived sooner than our scheduled reservation. When our waitress arrived she seemed rather disinterested in our table and provided a hefty amount of visits to the opposite tables with more adults. When my son asked what kind of juices are available we were met with “all kinds”…. Ok so kind of left guessing. Not exactly kid friendly with no coloring options for the kids, which we understand as an elevated restaurant however having 1 coloring book and some crayons on hand goes a long way- especially if you’re going to offer a kids menu. We ordered the spinach dip appetizer and our meals, 1 of which was a filet oscar side of creamed spinach. The creamed spinach is just an individual serving of the spinach dip appetizer and there was no crab topping on the filet-just the filet. My son’s cheeseburger completely burnt and covered with cheese and we had to ask 2 people for ketchup which eventually came towards the end of our meals. It wasn’t worth the effort to have a discussion with management. At the end when our check came, it was baffling to see that the restaurant charges extra for “flavoring” for the kids strawberry lemonades and Shirley temples. The atmosphere seemed pleasant enough for a date night but maybe we came on an off night for service and the kitchen. All in all it was like any other chain steakhouse striving for upscale yet missing, unfortunately this one sits lower on the totem pole for us based on service and quality.

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  4. Kelly

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious and our waiter was very good. It was very easy to make a reservation and our table was ready when we arrived. We will definitely be back next year!
    JB Dawson's Restaurant & Bar - LancasterResponded on December 4, 2024
    Thanks for the wonderful review! We look forward to serving you again next year.

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  5. Katrina

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The entire experience was very good. The food was AMAZ"ING and the service was outstanding. I will definitely patronize this restaurant again.
    JB Dawson's Restaurant & Bar - LancasterResponded on December 2, 2024
    Thanks for the wonderful review! We look forward to serving you again.

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  6. Colleen

    Key West

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    JB Dawson’s has always been one of my parents favorite spots to dine. We enjoyed our meal!
    JB Dawson's Restaurant & Bar - LancasterResponded on November 27, 2024
    Thanks for the wonderful review & your continued patronage!

    1 person found this helpful

  7. Manny

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a great experience. Food was excellent. Would return
    JB Dawson's Restaurant & Bar - LancasterResponded on December 9, 2024
    Thanks for the wonderful review! We look forward to your next visit.

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  8. JEFFERY

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    53 reviews

    4.0

    53 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We were out with another couple. All enjoyed our meals. I had the rotisserie chicken which was tasty. I up graded one of my sides to broccoli which was steamed just right for my taste. All in all it was a pleasant experience. I rated all as very good but the value. That I rated good because both my wife and I enjoy salad and I think the up grade charge for a salad is too high.
    JB Dawson's Restaurant & Bar - LancasterResponded on November 29, 2024
    Thanks for the very kind 4 star review. We look forward to serving you again.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Atlantic City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was great and the food was very good! We will be back again next time we are in town.
    JB Dawson's Restaurant & Bar - LancasterResponded on November 27, 2024
    Thanks for the wonderful review & we can't wait to have you back next time you come to Lancaster!!

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  10. Jill

    Philadelphia

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food,excellent service . All staff go out of their way to make sure customers are valued and well taken care of.
    JB Dawson's Restaurant & Bar - LancasterResponded on November 22, 2024
    Thanks for the wonderful review!

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FAQs

JB Dawson's Restaurant & Bar - Lancaster offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (717) 399-3996.

JB Dawson's Restaurant & Bar - Lancaster is rated 4.6 stars by 1065 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for JB Dawson's Restaurant & Bar - Lancaster

491 Park City Ctr, Lancaster, PA 17601

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Harrisburg Pike
  • Neighborhood
    Lancaster
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–4:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–7:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Steakhouse, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    We have the mall parking lot.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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