Plough

4.4

1004 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

Dec 26, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 37 times today

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem
Good for business meals

A modern-American dining experience in the heart of historic Lancaster City, Plough pays homage to Lancaster’s rich heritage while embracing modernity. Chef Ryan McQuillan’s creatively prepared dishes incorporate local ingredients sourced from the region’s lush farmlands and oldest running Farmers’ Market in the country. With handcrafted cocktails and spirits, wines by the glass selected from an extensive wine wall, and pints with local flair, Plough brings a new-age taste of Lancaster to the table.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am
Phone number
(717) 207-4095
Website
https://www.ploughrestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Ryan Mcquillan
Catering
Our menus are seasonal and are subject to change. Check back on January 23rd to view our updated menus. There is a $150.00 room fee to reserve the private dining room.
Private party facilities
Indulge in the refined ambiance of Plough Restaurant's contemporary private dining venue, designed to host up to 20 guests in sophistication. Delight in the culinary artistry of Chef Ryan McQuillan with a choice between our expertly curated two or three-course seasonal prix fixe menus.
Private party contact
Claire Danyo: (717) 381-6593

Location
25 S Queen St, Lancaster, PA 17603-3918
Neighborhood
Lancaster
Cross street
King and Queen Street
Parking details
Street Parking, public parking garage and hotel valet.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

THE PLOUGH BOARD$28.00
Assortment of Local and Imported Cheese, Housemade Charcuterie, Chow Chow, BBQ Nuts, Spicy Beer Mustard, Grilled Focaccia
CREAMY ZUCHINNI SOUP$17.00
Marinated Tomato, Lump Crab, Lemon Zest, Creme Fraiche
CREAMY TOMATO BISQUE$13.00
Focaccia Croutons, Parmesan, Aleppo, Fine Herbs, Herb Oil
GREEN GODDESS HUMMUS$15.00
Grilled Pita, Herb Oil, Herb Salad, Chow Chow
HEIRLOOM TOMATO TOAST$16.00
Herb Vinaigrette, Whipped Ricotta, Everything Spice, Lemon Zest
MISO CAESAR SALAD$15.00
Romaine & Iceberg Lettuce, Bread Crumb, Lemon Zest, Shaved Parmesan
PEACH & ARUGULA SALAD$16.00
Shaved Buckboard Ham, Feta Cheese, Sunflower Seed Granola, Honey Dijon Vinaigrette
HEIRLOOM TOMATO CARPACCIO$19.00
Burrata Mozzarella, Basil, Pistachio, Pickled Fresno, Sherry and Honey Vinaigrette

Bowls

GRILLED SHRIMP$22.00
Tomato and Charred Corn Salad, Puffed Wheat Berry, Red Pepper Chimichurri, Garlic Yogurt
GRILLED CHICKEN$19.00
Chickpea, Cucumber, and Tomato Salad, Green Goddess, Feta Cheese, Red Pepper Chimichurri
ZUCCHINI & CRAB FETTUCCINE$28.00
Creamy Piave Sauce, Lemon Zest, Calabrian Chili, Pistachio
LOCAL VEGETABLE SUCCOTASH BOWL $20.00
Marinated Tomato, Zucchini, Corn, Basil, Wheat Berry, Lima Beans, Piave Cheese

Handhelds

GRILLED CHEESE$16.00
Swiss Cheese, White Cheddar, Balsamic Onion Jam, Sourdough, Creamy Tomato Bisque
CHICKEN CAESAR SANDWICH$16.00
Grilled Chicken, Romaine, Miso Caesar Dressing, Parm, Pickled Red Onion, Seeded Brioche
SHAVED RIBEYE CHEESESTEAK$18.00
Caramelized Onions, Cooper Sharp Cheese, Roasted Garlic Mayo, French Baguette
PLOUGH DOG$18.00
Griddled Wagyu Beef Frank, Spicy Beer Mustard, Chow Chow, New England Bun
SPRING ONION SAUSAGE PATTY MELT$17.00
Caramelized Onion, Cooper Sharp, Roasted Garlic Mayo, Rye Bread (Substitute Meat for Roasted Mushrooms)
LAMB GYRO$18.00
Grilled Pita, Braised Lamb Shoulder, Pickled Red Onion, Garlic Yogurt, Marinated Cucumber, Mint (Substitute Meat for Roasted Mushrooms)
MARRIOTT BURGER$18.00
6 oz Dry Aged Beef Patty, White Cheddar, Pickles, Mustard Onions, Iceberg, Plough Sauce, Seeded Brioche

What 1,004 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.6Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Lancaster County
Innovative
Lancaster County
Good for groups
Lancaster County
Healthy
Lancaster County
Hot spot
Lancaster County
Neighborhood gem
Lancaster County
Great for fine wines
Lancaster County
Romantic
Lancaster County
Lively
Lancaster County
American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Plough in Lancaster offers a delightful dining experience with "fabulous" food and "outstanding" service that many guests rave about. The restaurant's creative dishes, like the focaccia bread and brick chicken, are highly praised. While some reviews mention occasional service hiccups, the cozy atmosphere and attentive staff make it a popular choice for special occasions and everyday dining alike.

1,004 Reviews

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Shereen
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Thank you for offering Christmas Day menu! The ambience with decor and live music was perfect. The food was delish especially knowing it was Farm to Table ! We've decided this is our new family tradition for Christmas dinner !!!!
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Nancy
Denver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a fantastic time & experience! I highly recommend to all to check it out!
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Donna
Philadelphia
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Overall, I was really disappointed. I went there with a friend for Christmas dinner and we had to select off their specially prepared Christmas Menu. That was not a problem as we looked at the menu before booking reservations. My friend got the "She Crab Soup" [$18] and I got the "Crispy Brussels Sprouts" [$16]. We tried each other's dishes and since we both like each other's better than what we got, we switched. I totally enjoyed the Crab Soup and she enjoyed the Brussels Sprouts. For the main entre' we both order the "Slow Roasted Prime Rib" [$49] rare and I also added a "Crab Cake" [$16] to my order. Her Prime Rib was medium rare, but was at the best luke warm. Mine was well done so I returned to for one that was rare. The waitress acknowledged that I had requested it rare and returned it to the kitchen for a different slice. However, they said the Prime Rib was roasting all day and they did not have a rare slice available. It was obvious that they had hoped I would have just accepted it well done, but I said "no", I did not want it. They asked if I would like to order something else and I selected the Roasted Pork Loin [$36]. The pork was okay, but nothing special. We both got dessert. She got "Cherry Chocolate Truffle Gelato" [$12] and I got the Bird-in-Hand Bakeshop Apple Pie" [$12]. She absolutely loved the Truffle!!! However, I was really disappointed in my Apple Pie. It barely stood an inch high which meant it wasn't going to be loaded with apples; plus they put a lot of carmel over both the pie and the scoop of ice cream. The ice cream would have been fine, but it was just too little apples and too much carmel over the Apple Pie. We both had a cup of Cappuccino which was good. My bill (including a 20% tip) was $89. I have no problem paying $89 for a meal, but I expect it to taste good! Maybe not one I would talk about for the next month, but at least enjoy; and I barely enjoyed my meal. Simply put it was "Marriott Hotel" food, nothing more.
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Michael
Philadelphia
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Christmas Day meal December 2024. Excellent food, service and ambiance. Highly recommend. We’ve been there several times and never disappointed.
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Mark
Philadelphia
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent food. Nice and competent staff. Bit pricey but so is Lancaster City in general.
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Janet
Philadelphia
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Service was a little slow …food was awesome! Ambiance not exactly what we were wanting for Christmas Eve dinner. We prefer fine dining experience for that night!
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Mike
Philadelphia
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of our favorite restrauant’s. Everything about it is great!!
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Stacey
VIP
Philadelphia
50 reviews
2.0
50 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Everything we ordered was MEH, at best. Feels like the only reason this restaurant is still in business is because of its connection to the hotel.
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Kristin
Philadelphia
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Service was not what I expected for a special occasion
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David
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and great service! The lighting made it feel so cozy.
PloughResponded 4 days ago
Thank you for the kind words! We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed both the food and service. We're also glad the cozy lighting helped create a warm atmosphere for your visit. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
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FAQs

Plough offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (717) 207-4095.

Plough is rated 4.4 stars by 1004 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 26, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 37 times today

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25 S Queen St, Lancaster, PA 17603-3918

Additional information

Cross street
King and Queen Street
Neighborhood
Lancaster
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking, public parking garage and hotel valet.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Ryan Mcquillan
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.ploughrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(717) 207-4095
Catering
Our menus are seasonal and are subject to change. Check back on January 23rd to view our updated menus. There is a $150.00 room fee to reserve the private dining room.
Private party facilities
Indulge in the refined ambiance of Plough Restaurant's contemporary private dining venue, designed to host up to 20 guests in sophistication. Delight in the culinary artistry of Chef Ryan McQuillan with a choice between our expertly curated two or three-course seasonal prix fixe menus.
Private party contact
Claire Danyo: (717) 381-6593

Plough

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

SHAVED RIBEYE CHEESESTEAK

GRILLED CHICKEN

Spring Spaghetti

Small Plates & Salads

THE PLOUGH BOARD$28.00

CREAMY ZUCHINNI SOUP$17.00

CREAMY TOMATO BISQUE$13.00

GREEN GODDESS HUMMUS$15.00

HEIRLOOM TOMATO TOAST$16.00

MISO CAESAR SALAD$15.00

PEACH & ARUGULA SALAD$16.00

HEIRLOOM TOMATO CARPACCIO$19.00

Bowls

GRILLED SHRIMP$22.00

GRILLED CHICKEN$19.00

ZUCCHINI & CRAB FETTUCCINE$28.00

LOCAL VEGETABLE SUCCOTASH BOWL $20.00

Handhelds

GRILLED CHEESE$16.00

CHICKEN CAESAR SANDWICH$16.00

SHAVED RIBEYE CHEESESTEAK$18.00

PLOUGH DOG$18.00

SPRING ONION SAUSAGE PATTY MELT$17.00

LAMB GYRO$18.00

MARRIOTT BURGER$18.00

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