2 Best Restaurants in Bird-in-Hand, Pennsylvania Dutch Country

This buffet-style eatery has been a local institution since 1929, offering views of Amish farmland and enough food to satisfy any appetite. The spread here is lavish, with a good selection of Pennsylvania Dutch specialties at the daily smorgasbord. There's an à la carte menu, and even beer, wine, and spirits are now available. The attached shopping complex includes a quilt shop.

The newest dining option at the expansive Plain & Fancy Farm complex is catering to individual families and groups under 20. The menu is a variation on the traditional Amish theme, featuring various smoked meats, but still with many of the country sides like chowchow and pepper cabbage; the "Smokehouse Sampler," a fixed-price feast, is the heartiest offering. Beer and à la carte dining is also available. Also on the grounds are shops selling everything from quilts to baked goods, and attractions like the Amish Experience.

For smaller groups interested in an all-you-can eat experience, Plain & Fancy's sister restaurant, Miller's Smorgasbord, is 3 miles away.