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As of May 2026, RatingsNearMe ranks 20 restaurants in Lancaster, PA by verified customer ratings and review volume. The highest-rated is Horse Inn with a 4.7-star rating from 1,455 verified reviews. Also in the top tier: Callaloo and Fireside Tavern. The average rating across all listed restaurants in Lancaster is 4.6 stars from 1,398 reviews per business on average.
Restaurants in Lancaster range from $ (budget, under $15/person) to $$$$ (fine dining, $60+/person).
Rankings updated May 17, 2026 · Scored by ratings (35%), review volume (30%), sentiment (20%), completeness (10%), availability (5%) · Not paid placement.
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Top Rated Restaurants
Restaurants Rankings in Lancaster, PA
| # | Business | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Horse Inn540 E Fulton St, Lancaster, PA 17602, USA | 4.7★ | 1,455 |
| #2 | Callaloo351 N Mulberry St, Lancaster, PA 17603, USA | 4.8★ | 794 |
| #3 | Fireside Tavern1500 Historic Dr, Strasburg, PA 17579, USA | 4.6★ | 2,191 |
| #4 | The Lancaster Dispensing Company33 - 35 N Market St, Lancaster, PA 17603, USA | 4.5★ | 1,268 |
| #5 | Chellas on Queen325 N Queen St G01, Lancaster, PA 17603, USA | 4.9★ | 306 |
| #6 | Josephine's Downtown50 W Grant St, Lancaster, PA 17603, USA | 4.7★ | 335 |
| #7 | The Imperial Restaurant26 E Chestnut St, Lancaster, PA 17602, USA | 4.6★ | 1,075 |
| #8 | Decades Lancaster438 N Queen St, Lancaster, PA 17603, USA | 4.5★ | 1,358 |
| #9 | 401 Prime401 N Prince St, Lancaster, PA 17603, USA | 4.5★ | 358 |
| #10 | Cork & Cap Restaurant480 New Holland Ave #3000, Lancaster, PA 17602, USA | 4.4★ | 994 |
Ranked by verified ratings & review volume · Data from Google Business listings · Updated May 2026
All Restaurants in Lancaster
The Lancaster Dispensing Company
33 - 35 N Market St, Lancaster, PA 17603, USA
The Imperial Restaurant
26 E Chestnut St, Lancaster, PA 17602, USA
Cork & Cap Restaurant
480 New Holland Ave #3000, Lancaster, PA 17602, USA
Dienner's Country Restaurant
2855 Lincoln Hwy E, Soudersburg, PA 17572, USA
Southern Market Lancaster
100 S Queen St, Lancaster, PA 17603, USA
LUCA
436 W James St #101, Lancaster, PA 17603, USA
Bert & The Elephant
29 E King St Suite 002, Lancaster, PA 17602, USA
The Belvedere Inn
402 N Queen St, Lancaster, PA 17603, USA
551 West
551 W King St, Lancaster, PA 17603, USA
Vécu
26 E King St, Lancaster, PA 17602, USA
John J Jeffries Restaurant
300 Harrisburg Ave, Lancaster, PA 17603, USA
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Editorial notice: Ratings are based on publicly available data from Google Business listings. Consumers should independently verify licensing, insurance, and credentials before hiring any service provider. Last updated: May 17, 2026.
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