Highest-rated Restaurants in Lancaster by Diners

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Highest-rated restaurants in Lancaster by diners

Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans said they rarely, if ever, try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, and 5% say they never do, according to a survey of more than 2,600 diners from TouchBistro.

But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—56% of Gen Zers and 47% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on online reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google or from social media. The TouchBistro survey found that 71% of Gen Zers and 72% of millennials have opted to try a new restaurant solely because of favorable reviews online.

Some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established spots that customers have been visiting for decades, but some may be brand new. More than 10,000 new restaurants opened in 2023, up 5.7% from 2022, according to a report from BentoBox. The states that saw the most new restaurants open up in 2023 were Florida, Texas, California, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania, but new locales are popping up all over the U.S.

To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Lancaster, according to Yelp reviews from diners as of January 2024. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.

Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not necessarily reflect each restaurant listed.

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#30. Citronnelle

- Rating: 4.5/5 (126 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 110 West Orange St. Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Categories: French, Asian Fusion, Basque
- Read more on Yelp

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#29. Duck Donuts

- Rating: 4.5/5 (114 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2097 Fruitville Pike Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Donuts, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#28. Himalayan Curry & Grill

- Rating: 4.5/5 (396 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 22 East Orange St. Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Indian, Himalayan/Nepalese
- Read more on Yelp

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#27. On Orange

- Rating: 4.5/5 (338 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 108 West Orange St. Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Categories: New American, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#26. Bruno's at Greenfield

- Rating: 4.5/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 555 Greenfield Road Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Salad, Sandwiches, Delis
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. El Pueblito

- Rating: 4.5/5 (96 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1027 Dillerville Road Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. Yuzu Asian Cuisine

- Rating: 4.5/5 (261 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 12 East McGovern Ave. Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Japanese, Thai, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. S Clyde Weaver

- Rating: 4.5/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1509 Lititz Pike Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Sandwiches, Meat Shops, Cheese Shops
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. Josephine's

- Rating: 4.5/5 (32 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 50 West Grant St. Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Categories: French, Cocktail Bars, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. Frisco's Chicken

- Rating: 4.5/5 (93 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 454 New Holland Ave. Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Peruvian, Chicken Shop
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Thom's Bread

- Rating: 4.5/5 (73 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 113 A Butler Ave. Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza, Bakeries, Bagels
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. Sprout Rice & Noodles

- Rating: 4.5/5 (93 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 58 North Prince St. Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Vietnamese, Noodles
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. Ploy Thai Kitchen

- Rating: 4.5/5 (96 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 486 Royer Drive Ste101 Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Thai, Noodles, Soup
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Parlor Doughnuts

- Rating: 4.5/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 2350 East Lincoln Hwy Ste 806 Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Donuts, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Rachel's Cafe and Creperie

- Rating: 4.5/5 (485 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 201 West Walnut St. Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Creperies, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Conway Social Club

- Rating: 4.5/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 28 East King St. Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, American, Social Clubs
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Silantra Asian Street Kitchen

- Rating: 4.5/5 (214 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 101 East King St. Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Salad, fast food, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. PokéBowl Station

- Rating: 4.5/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2095 Fruitville Pike Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Food Delivery Services, Poke, Soup
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Cabalar Meat

- Rating: 4.5/5 (119 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 325 North Queen St. Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Butcher, Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. Freshly Greek

- Rating: 4.5/5 (63 reviews)
- Address: 2355 Oregon Pike Ste 105 Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Greek, Coffee & Tea, Vegan
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Pizzaria 211

- Rating: 4.5/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 100 South Queen St. Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Cheesesteaks, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Eastern Palace

- Rating: 4.5/5 (156 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2206 Columbia Ave. Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Thai, Burmese
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Flavors of Morocco

- Rating: 4.5/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 100 South Queen St. Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Moroccan, Indian, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Ramarn Thai

- Rating: 4.5/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: 2359 Oregon Pike Ste 104 Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Thai, Sushi Bars, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Callaloo

- Rating: 5.0/5 (371 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 351 North Mulberry St. Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Caribbean, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Norbu Lancaster

- Rating: 5.0/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 38 North Christian St. Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Himalayan/Nepalese
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Chellas Arepa Kitchen

- Rating: 5.0/5 (337 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1830 Hempstead Road Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Venezuelan, Peruvian
- Read more on Yelp