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. Annie Bailey's Irish Public House

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    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
  • 2. Hershey Pantry

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    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
  • 3. Miller's Smorgasbord

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    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.

    2811 Lincoln Hwy. E, Ronks, Pennsylvania, 17572, USA
    800-669–3568

    Known For

    • Iced raisin bread
    • Chicken corn soup
    • Brown buttered noodles

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted
  • 4. The Cat's Meow

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    In a restored 1869 railroad hotel, this eatery has the atmosphere of a speakeasy from the Roaring '20s with newspapers from the era and gangster portraits adding to the period flavor. Entrées include broiled crab cakes, seafood pasta, and tenderloin tips on toast, a Lancaster County tavern favorite that dates to Prohibition, as well as items with some cutesy, Prohibition-era names like machine gun linguine and a flapper salad. The menu is huge, but there are a variety of plates both big and small.

    215 S. Charlotte St., Manheim, Pennsylvania, 17545, USA
    717-664–3370

    Known For

    • Speakeasy vibe
    • Huge menu with lots of options
    • Tenderloin tips on toast

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted
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