Pennsylvania Dutch Country Restaurants

Like the German cuisine that influenced it, Pennsylvania Dutch cooking is hearty and uses ingredients from local farms. Though their numbers are dwindling, there are still a few traditional Pennsylvania Dutch restaurants where you can dine family style. Lancaster County has numerous reasonably priced family restaurants, along with a number of eateries offering more exotic fare. The cuisine is changing and expanding to include many flavors beyond traditional Amish. Unless otherwise noted, liquor is served.

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  • 1. John Wright Restaurant

    $$$

    At this waterfront spot in historic Wrightstown, you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the Susquehanna River while seated at the outdoor bar, eating wood-fired pizzas topped with ingredients grown on site. Directly across the river on the original ferry route from Columbia, this popular bar and restaurant also has a glass-walled dining room to enjoy the scenery year-round. Several menus are offered, from lunch and dinner (pork-belly BLT or baked oysters from Virginia) to a mammoth fixed-price Sunday brunch buffet, complete with a waffle station, omelets made to order, and a make-your-own Bloody Mary bar. Expect weekly dinner specials and seasonally inspired favorites.

    234 N. Front St., Pennsylvania, 17368, USA
    717-252–0416

    Known For

    • Seasonal pizza patio
    • Farm-to-table focus
    • Braised boar and gnocchi
  • 2. Annie Bailey's Irish Public House

    $$

    Located in a Victorian-era building in downtown Lancaster, Annie Bailey's is a traditional Irish pub, from the dark wooden bar and furnishings sourced in Ireland to classic menu staples like shepherd's pie and fish-and-chips. There are at least 10 rotating beers on tap and an impressive selection Irish whiskey. The owners have transformed the second floor into Conway Social Club, a speakeasy (you knock and wait for the green light to enter) serving craft cocktails and globally inspired small plates.

    28–30 E. King St., Lancaster, Pennsylvania, 17602, USA
    717-393–4000

    Known For

    • Bangers and mash
    • Good selection of Irish beer
    • Vegetarian options
    • Irish curry

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted
  • 3. Hershey Pantry

    $$$

    This family-friendly restaurant is a beloved favorite among locals for its hearty breakfast lineup. Portions are generous, the menus are huge, and the food is unpretentious in a good-ole-diner sort of way. Reservations are not taken, and no is alcohol served, but they welcome BYOB.

    801 E. Chocolate Ave., Hershey, Pennsylvania, 17033, USA
    717-533–7505

    Known For

    • Hearty breakfast
    • Afternoon tea service
    • Huge selection of in-house desserts

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun., No credit cards
  • 4. The Pressroom

    $$$

    Originally a hardware store from the mid-1700s, this Victorian building in the center of town is now home to a casual bistro. It's owned by the company that also owns the local newspaper (hence the name) and is outfitted with a classic mahogany bar, tall leather booths, and an exposed baking hearth. Salads, sandwiches, and burgers dominate the menu, with a rotating selection of seasonally inspired dishes featuring local produce and meat. The Park Bar in the adjoining brick courtyard is lovely for cocktails and light fare in warm months.

    26–28 W. King St., Lancaster, Pennsylvania, 17603, USA
    717-399–5400

    Known For

    • Tacos de asada
    • Daily soup and quiche
    • Friendly vibe

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted, Closed Mon.
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