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Plough, Lancaster, PA

Plough

4.3
4.3
1023 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 22 times today
  • Good for business meals
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
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 11:00–00:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–01:00
  • 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
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

Snacks

  • Marinated OlivesUSD 13.00

    Pepperoni, Piave Cheese, Lemon Zest, Grilled Sourdough

    • BBQ NutsUSD 8.00

      BBQ Spice, House Pickles

      • Roasted Mushroom ToastUSD 18.00

        House Focaccia, Roasted Mushrooms, Black Garlic Aioli, Gruyère Cheese, Crispy Shallot

        • Whipped Feta DipUSD 15.00

          Spiced Pumpkin Seeds, Roasted Squash, Rosemary Honey, Aleppo, Grilled Sourdough

          • Eleven Oaks Farm Beef TartareUSD 19.00

            Top Sirloin, Focaccia Crisps, Brûléed Fig, Caper Mustard Sauce, Mustard Greens

            Small Plates

            • She Crab SoupUSD 18.00

              Fresh Lump Crab Meat, Habanada Paprika, Cured Egg Yolk, Bay Leaf Oil

              • Grilled BroccoliniUSD 14.00

                Buttermilk Vinaigrette, Pickled Fresno Pepper, Piave Cheese, Crispy Lentils

                • Brie en CroûteUSD 17.00

                  Sour Cherry Mostarda, House Pickles, Blackberry Jam, Frisee

                  • Crispy Brussels SproutsUSD 16.00

                    Maple Soy, Bacon, Apples, Pickled Red Onions, Spiced Pumpkin Seeds, Whipped Goat Cheese

                    • Yellowfin Tuna TatakiUSD 21.00

                      Citrus Ponzu, Sesame, Crispy Squash, Soy Marinated Mushrooms, Scallion

                      • Grilled Endive SaladUSD 18.00

                        Blue Cheese Dressing, Frisee, Apples, Toasted Hazelnuts, Pickled Red Onions, Fine Herbs

                        • The Plough BoardUSD 28.00

                          Birchrun Blue Cheese, Beemster Gouda, Nut Crusted Lindendale Farm Chevre, House Charcuterie, Honey, Chow-Chow, BBQ Nuts, Cranberry Mustard, Daily Crackers

                          House-Made Pastas

                          • Creamy Cauliflower SpaghettiUSD 25.00

                            Cauliflower Cream, Roasted Garlic, Toasted Almonds, Black Pepper, Piave Cheese, Lemon

                            • Pork PappardelleUSD 24.00

                              Pork Shoulder Ragu, Black Pepper, Cipollini Onion, Pork Rinds, Chives

                              • Mushroom LasagnaUSD 24.00

                                Mushroom Bolognese, Smoked Mozzarella, Herbed Ricotta, Focaccia Breadcrumbs, Herb Oil

                                • Duck BologneseUSD 28.00

                                  Cocoa Infused Paccheri Pasta, Tomato, Red Wine, Piave Cheese, Hearty Herbs

                                  Large Plates

                                  • Roasted Lancaster ChickenUSD 28.00

                                    Black Pepper Gravy, Cipollini Onions, Autumn Vegetables, Puff Pastry, Fried Chicken Skins

                                    • Five-Spice Duck BreastUSD 44.00

                                      Wild Rice Pilaf, Toasted Hazelnuts, Sour Cherry, Dates, Wilted Spinach, Pomegranate Molasses

                                      • Center Cut Heritage Pork FiletUSD 36.00

                                        Charred Cabbage, Roasted Turnip Puree, Mustard Cream Sauce

                                        • Pork Belly & Shrimp with GritsUSD 32.00

                                          Noble Cheddar Heirloom Grits, Grilled Broccolini, Puffed Wheat Berry, Apple Butter BBQ, Crispy Shallots, Scallion

                                          • Marriott BurgerUSD 18.00

                                            6 oz Dry-Aged Beef Patty, White Cheddar, Pickles, Mustard Onions, Iceberg, Plough Sauce, Sesame Brioche

                                            • Add BaconUSD 4.00
                                            • Extra PattyUSD 8.00

                                          • Roasted & Glazed CarrotsUSD 24.00

                                            Sherry Lentils, Red Veined Spinach, Bourbon Maple Glaze, Savory Granola

                                            • Hollander Mussels & FritesUSD 26.00

                                              Crispy Buckboard Ham, Leeks, Sweet Peppers, Local Beer, Garlic Butter, Pommes Frites, Roasted Garlic Aioli

                                              • Brown Butter Roasted CodUSD 34.00

                                                Celery Root Puree, Roasted Winter Squash, Golden Raisin & Walnut Salsa, Caramelized Honey

                                                • Eleven Oaks Farm Strip SteakUSD 53.00

                                                  12 oz Strip Steak, Potato and Celery Root Gratin, Crispy Brussels Sprouts, Steak Diane Sauce

                                                  Cocktails

                                                  • Elixir No. 1USD 16.00

                                                    Served up in a coupe Earl Gray infused Tanqueray Gin, Giffard Vanille De Madagascar, Dry Curacao, Honey, Lemon

                                                    • Pear/SeverenceUSD 14.00

                                                      Served over ice in a Tiki glass Scotch-infused Pineapple Chai Rum, Falernum, Pear Shrub, Local Honey Vanilla Simple, Pear Tea Blend, Fresh-squeezed Lemon, Ginger

                                                      • Apple Autumn JeansUSD 15.00

                                                        Served on the rocks House-Selected Gin, Laird’s Apple, Rosemary infused Blackstrap Simple, Fresh-Squeezed Lemon, Apple, Spritz of Massaya Anise Liquor

                                                        • Pilonicillo PeraUSD 17.00

                                                          Reposado Tequila, Apple Brandy, Grand Marnier, Pear Vanilla Blackstrap Simple Syrup, White Cranberry Juice, Dashes of Orange Bitters

                                                          • The BirchwoodUSD 16.00

                                                            Served on the rocks Joven Ilegal Mezcal, Cocchi Rosa, White Cranberry Apple Shrub, Drunken Cranberries, Fresh-Squeezed Lime

                                                            • Peaty BlindersUSD 15.00

                                                              Served on the rocks Dewar’s White Label Scotch, Cardamom Lemongrass Simple, Ginger, Fresh-Squeezed Lemon, Craked Pepper, Float Laphroaig

                                                              • Thyme of the SeasonUSD 16.00

                                                                Served over a King cube Blackened Whiskey Bourbon, Cointreau, Cardamaro, White Cranberry, Blackstrap simple, Spritz of Allspice Liquor, Thyme

                                                                • The FinaleUSD 17.00

                                                                  Basil Hayden Dark Rye, Port Wine Reduction, Pepper Blackstrap, Orange Liqueur, Bonal

                                                                  Drafts

                                                                  from LIGHT to DARK

                                                                  • Spring House Couch FireUSD 7.00

                                                                    Light, crisp, clean cream ale. 4.1% ABV

                                                                    • New Trail Crisp LagerUSD 7.00

                                                                      Refreshing light lager with a seasonal twist. 5% ABV

                                                                      • Aldus Brewing Pretzel WheatUSD 8.00

                                                                        Pennsylvania Dutch pretzel flavor with slight salt, lager-like finish. 6.3% ABV

                                                                        • Tired Hands Hop HandsUSD 8.00

                                                                          American Pale Ale, hopped heavy, hints of kiwi. 5.5% ABV

                                                                          • Artillery Fog of WarUSD 9.00

                                                                            Hazy IPA. Soft on the palate with bright, sweet orange and citrus note. 6.5% ABV

                                                                            • New Belgium Voodoo Ranger Juicy HazeUSD 8.00

                                                                              Bright tropical aromas, citrus flavors, smooth finish. 7.5% ABV

                                                                              • South County Dark ThreadUSD 8.00

                                                                                A robust porter. A balanced but deeply flavored. 6.8% ABV

                                                                                • Desperate Times Honest Lawbreaker Nitro Oatmeal StoutUSD 8.00

                                                                                  Smooth and lightly sweet. 5.4% ABV

                                                                                  Cans

                                                                                  • Miller LiteUSD 7.00

                                                                                    • CoronaUSD 8.00

                                                                                      • Blue MoonUSD 7.00

                                                                                        • Yuengling LagerUSD 7.00

                                                                                          • GuinnessUSD 8.00

                                                                                            • StellaUSD 8.00

                                                                                              • Michelob UltraUSD 7.00

                                                                                                • Spring House Daily Planet Hazy IPAUSD 8.00

                                                                                                  • Troegs Perpetual IPAUSD 8.00

                                                                                                    • Wyndridge Seasonal CiderUSD 8.00

                                                                                                      • Stateside Seltzer/Surfside (Assorted)USD 8.00

                                                                                                        • Jimmy Juice (Orange or Pineapple)USD 12.00

                                                                                                          • Chimay Grande ReserveUSD 14.00

                                                                                                            • Heineken 0.0 Non-Alcoholic BeerUSD 6.00

                                                                                                              Last updated: 5 February 2025

                                                                                                              What 1,023 people are saying

                                                                                                              Overall ratings and reviews

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

                                                                                                              4.3
                                                                                                              4.3 based on recent ratings
                                                                                                              • 4.4Food
                                                                                                              • 4.3Service
                                                                                                              • 4.5Ambience
                                                                                                              • 4.2Value

                                                                                                              Noise • Moderate

                                                                                                              Loved For

                                                                                                              • Lancaster County

                                                                                                                Innovative

                                                                                                              • Lancaster County

                                                                                                                Good for groups

                                                                                                              • Lancaster County

                                                                                                                Healthy

                                                                                                              • Lancaster County

                                                                                                                Neighbourhood gem

                                                                                                              • Lancaster County

                                                                                                                American

                                                                                                              • Lancaster County

                                                                                                                Most Booked

                                                                                                              Review summary

                                                                                                              AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                                              Plough offers a mix of experiences, with standout service from servers like Josh and L, praised for being "knowledgeable," "attentive," and "friendly." Guests rave about the "delicious" food, including dishes like "whipped feta appetizer" and "pork chop." The ambiance is noted for being "cozy" and "beautiful," providing a warm dining environment.

                                                                                                              1,023 Reviews

                                                                                                              1. Genesis

                                                                                                                Philadelphia

                                                                                                                1 review

                                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                                1 review

                                                                                                                Dined 1 day ago

                                                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                Experience and food was outstanding. Only issue was that we reserved a table for the Valentine Prix Fixe menu and they sat us by the loud bar. I wish we were sat somewhere else.

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                                                                                                              2. OpenTable Diner

                                                                                                                Atlantic City

                                                                                                                3 reviews

                                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                                3 reviews

                                                                                                                Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                My Fiance and I went to Plough for Valentine’s day. The food was out of the world. The waiter, L, was amazing as well and took good care of us, always making sure our waters were full and explaining the menu items to us! For a valentine’s day meal we were surprised with a rose at the end which added a super special touch to the evening. 10/10, 5 stars, would highly recommend. If I could give more stars I would!!!

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                                                                                                              3. Hans

                                                                                                                VIP

                                                                                                                Philadelphia

                                                                                                                2 reviews

                                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                                2 reviews

                                                                                                                Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                Service on point, loved the beef tips! New staff uniforms very nice too

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                                                                                                              4. Ashley

                                                                                                                VIP

                                                                                                                Pittsburgh

                                                                                                                10 reviews

                                                                                                                3.0

                                                                                                                10 reviews

                                                                                                                Dined on 9 February 2025

                                                                                                                1. Overall 3
                                                                                                                2. Food 4
                                                                                                                3. Service 2
                                                                                                                4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                Food & drinks were very good but service was slow. Drinks from the bar didn’t arrive until after entrees came out.
                                                                                                                PloughResponded 3 days ago
                                                                                                                Thank you for your feedback! We're so glad you enjoyed the food and drinks. We sincerely apologize for the delay in service, especially with your drinks arriving after the entrees. We always aim to provide a seamless dining experience, and we appreciate you bringing this to our attention. We'll certainly work on improving our timing to ensure everything arrives in the right order. We hope to welcome you back soon for a smoother experience!

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                                                                                                              5. Kevin

                                                                                                                New York City

                                                                                                                7 reviews

                                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                                7 reviews

                                                                                                                Dined on 7 February 2025

                                                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                The food was excellent and service was exceptional.
                                                                                                                PloughResponded on 8 February 2025
                                                                                                                Thank you so much for your kind words! We're so glad you enjoyed the food and had a great experience with our service. We hope to welcome you back again soon!

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                                                                                                              6. Kathleen

                                                                                                                Philadelphia

                                                                                                                13 reviews

                                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                                13 reviews

                                                                                                                Dined on 3 February 2025

                                                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                Monday lunch meant we could stay and talk and so we did! No hassel from anyone. Those Brussel sprouts are ridiculous. I'll loose my mind when they pull them for the Spring menu. I absolutly love Plough. the food is spot on as is the service. Kudos to all.
                                                                                                                PloughResponded on 8 February 2025
                                                                                                                Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We're so glad you enjoyed your Monday lunch and were able to relax and chat without any pressure. We’re thrilled to hear how much you love our Brussels sprouts. It’s great to know that both the food and service hit the mark for you. We truly appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you back soon. And don’t worry, we’ll make sure you get to enjoy those sprouts as much as possible before the menu change!

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                                                                                                              7. katye

                                                                                                                Philadelphia

                                                                                                                1 review

                                                                                                                1.0

                                                                                                                1 review

                                                                                                                Dined on 25 January 2025

                                                                                                                1. Overall 1
                                                                                                                2. Food 2
                                                                                                                3. Service 1
                                                                                                                4. Ambience 1
                                                                                                                our waiter spilled water all over me without even acknowledging it. the food was very heavy. i never got the salad I ordered and it took very long for refills. will not be visiting again.
                                                                                                                PloughResponded on 8 February 2025
                                                                                                                Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're truly sorry to hear about your experience, and we apologize for the water spill and the delay in service. This is definitely not the standard we aim to provide, and we will address this with our team to ensure it doesn't happen again. We also apologize for the missing salad – we’ll look into that to make sure it doesn’t happen in the future. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention, and we hope you’ll reconsider giving us another chance to provide the experience you deserve.

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                                                                                                              8. Nick

                                                                                                                VIP

                                                                                                                New York City

                                                                                                                1 review

                                                                                                                1.0

                                                                                                                1 review

                                                                                                                Dined on 18 January 2025

                                                                                                                1. Overall 1
                                                                                                                2. Food 2
                                                                                                                3. Service 1
                                                                                                                4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                Sat for 40 minutes without a server. When asked about it, the hostess told us to order at the bar if we wanted faster service as our server was “having a day”. Once we finally had a server, about 25 minutes passed between finishing courses. The birchwood cocktail was a glass of bitters that tasted like windex and leather. Comte tart and tuna tataki was good. Pappardelle had about triple the salt necessary and was almost inedible by the end of the plate. Really a dismal experience.

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                                                                                                              9. Heather

                                                                                                                Philadelphia

                                                                                                                3 reviews

                                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                                3 reviews

                                                                                                                Dined on 17 January 2025

                                                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                Incredible service and amazing menu. This is one of my favorite restaurants
                                                                                                                PloughResponded on 28 January 2025
                                                                                                                Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoy both our service and menu. It means a lot to us to be one of your favorite spots, and we can’t wait to welcome you back again soon!

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                                                                                                              10. Derek

                                                                                                                Philadelphia

                                                                                                                4 reviews

                                                                                                                1.0

                                                                                                                4 reviews

                                                                                                                Dined on 10 January 2025

                                                                                                                1. Overall 1
                                                                                                                2. Food 2
                                                                                                                3. Service 2
                                                                                                                4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                Very disappointed with our meals, the service, and probably would only go to the bar in the future. Drinks were delicious. Menu was limited, food under and over cooked. Server barely came to the table. Dessert was awful. Sorry, but not going.
                                                                                                                PloughResponded on 15 January 2025
                                                                                                                Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're truly sorry to hear that your experience didn’t meet your expectations, and we sincerely apologize for the issues with the food and service. This is definitely not the standard we strive for, and we’ll be sure to review your comments with our team to improve. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the drinks, and we hope you might give us another chance in the future. If you’d like to discuss your experience further, please feel free to reach out to us directly.

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                                                                                                              FAQs

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

                                                                                                              Plough is rated 4.3 stars by 1023 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

                                                                                                              Order delivery or takeout

                                                                                                              Google Map for Plough

                                                                                                              25 S Queen St, Lancaster, PA 17603-3918

                                                                                                              Additional information

                                                                                                              • Cross Street
                                                                                                                King and Queen Street
                                                                                                              • Area
                                                                                                                Lancaster
                                                                                                              • Hours of Operation
                                                                                                                Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00–00:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–01:00
                                                                                                              • 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, Takeaway, 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
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