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Plough, Lancaster, PA

Plough

4.4
4.4
1038 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 22 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Great for creative cocktails
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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–12:00 am Fri, Sat 11:00 am–1:00 am
  • Phone number
  • 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
  • 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

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What 1,038 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Lancaster County

    Innovative

  • Lancaster County

    Good for groups

  • Lancaster County

    Healthy

  • Lancaster County

    Hot spot

  • Lancaster County

    Neighborhood gem

  • Lancaster County

    American

  • Lancaster County

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Plough offers a delightful dining experience with "great food" and "friendly service." Chef Ryan's creative dishes, like pork belly shrimp and grits, receive "rave reviews." The restaurant's "soothing and cozy" ambiance and attentive staff enhance every visit. Ideal for both romantic dinners and family gatherings, Plough is a standout choice in Lancaster.
1,038 Reviews
  1. Greg

    Philadelphia1 review

    2.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    I understand that last night was very busy, but it seemed to me that the restaurant was understaffed considering a large conference was in attendance at the hotel. We waited for over 80 minutes from the time our entrees arrived from our reservation time. We also waited 20 plus minutes for a drink service, which was a draft beer. A manager did comp. one of those drinks but in general we thought that our service was less than stellar. Once I questioned our server about the lengthly drink service, she became uninterested with us, not even checking in on us once our entrees arrived. She did present us with a desert menu. The food was excellent, but the service just left a bad taste in our mouths.
    PloughResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We sincerely apologize for the delays you experienced with both the service and drink orders. We understand how frustrating that can be, especially during a busy time. While we're glad to hear you enjoyed the food, we’re sorry that the service didn’t meet your expectations. We will be sure to address your concerns with our team to ensure better service moving forward. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope you’ll give us another chance to provide you with a more seamless experience next time.

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  2. Cynthia

    Philadelphia1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service, cocktails, salads and dinners with exceptional desserts. The waiting time from sitting down at our table until a waiter appeared was longer than what we expected but from that point on, everything else was expeditiously presented. Looking forward to future dining here!
    PloughResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so glad to hear that you enjoyed the service, cocktails, salads, entrees, and desserts. We apologize for the initial wait time and truly appreciate your patience. We're glad to hear that the rest of your experience was timely and enjoyable. We look forward to welcoming you back for many more great dining experiences!

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  3. Sarah

    Philadelphia10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    All was good. A word of caution the table for 2 we were seated at was by the open kitchen and the server station. I heard someone say “corner” “ every few minutes. The two gentlemen servers did not seem to have qualms talking out loud at the station where we was close to join in on their grumblings .With that said I believe our server was Virginia. She was outstanding and did not talk loudly at the server station and was very professional and attentive!
    PloughResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed your meal and had a great experience with Virginia—she’s an excellent team member, and we’re happy to hear she took such good care of you. We also appreciate your feedback about the seating near the kitchen and server station. We understand how that could be distracting, and we’ll certainly look into ways to minimize noise in those areas. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for a more comfortable dining experience!

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  4. Sonya

    Washington DC7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food! I had the tuna and added french fries as a side. Both were amazing! Friendly staff and great atmosphere.
    PloughResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the tuna and French fries, and that the atmosphere and staff made for a great experience. We can’t wait to have you back for another amazing meal!

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  5. Heidi

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on March 20, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was excellent but the meal was quite poor. It seemed the chef was trying too hard to combine ingredients in order to create an innovative dish but just resulted in everything tasting odd. We will likely never choose to dine there again.
    PloughResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad to hear that you had a positive experience with our service. However, we’re truly sorry that the meal did not meet your expectations. Our team is always striving to innovate, but we understand that not every combination works for everyone. Your comments will be shared with our kitchen staff as we continually work to improve. We’d love the opportunity to welcome you back in the future and provide a dining experience that better suits your tastes.

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  6. Hans VIP

    Philadelphia4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Jack was incredible! So friendly and knowledgeable about each menu item. Jack took great care in making sure we had a memorable dinner. On the culinary side, I cannot say enough about Chef Ryan and his masterful team of creative chefs. In particular, the pork belly shrimp and grits drew rave reviews! Thanks Plough for delivering again!
    PloughResponded on March 19, 2025
    Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that Jack made such a positive impression with his service, and we’ll be sure to pass along your compliments to him. It’s also fantastic to know Chef Ryan and the team created such a memorable culinary experience for you. The pork belly shrimp and grits are a fan favorite, and we’re so glad they lived up to the hype! We truly appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you back to Plough for another great meal. Thank you again for taking the time to share your experience!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Limited menu, strange choices, but excellent food! Service was incredible. Unfortunately limited choice of wines, many dry red options but no semi-sweet or even sweet (Moscato) wines listed on menu.
    PloughResponded on March 13, 2025
    Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the food, atmosphere, and service. We appreciate your feedback about the menu, and we're always looking for ways to improve. We hope to welcome you back soon for another great experience!

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  8. Ann

    Philadelphia3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 6, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food and ambience are good but we waited an hour for our food. Too long..
    PloughResponded on March 9, 2025
    Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed the food and ambiance. We apologize for the wait time you experienced—it’s certainly not the level of service we strive for. We’re working on improving our timing, and your input helps us get better. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again soon!

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  9. Kelsey

    New York City1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 4, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great locally sourced farm to table menu. Ambiance was soothing and cozy. Staff was just attentive enough!
    PloughResponded on March 5, 2025
    Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! We're so glad you enjoyed our farm-to-table menu and the cozy ambiance. We strive to create the perfect balance of comfort and service, so it's wonderful to hear that we hit the mark. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  10. Jeff

    Philadelphia4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Visited several times now and this time was at my out of town guest's suggestion. They enjoyed the last visit so well, they wanted to go again. Always such interesting tastes and combinations!
    PloughResponded on March 5, 2025
    Thank you for your continued support! We're so glad to hear that your out-of-town guest enjoyed their visit as much as you did. It means a lot to us that they wanted to come back. We're always working on creating unique flavors and combinations, and we're thrilled you both enjoy them. We can't wait to welcome you all again 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 1038 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 22 times today
Google Map for Plough

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–12:00 am Fri, Sat 11:00 am–1:00 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
  • Phone number
  • 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
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