Best Casual Restaurants in Ephrata

14 restaurants available nearby

1. C'est La Vie

4.8

Exceptional(1276)

Price: Expensive

• European • Lancaster

Booked 34 times today

Casual Fine Dining…with CharacterLife is made of the places you go and the people with whom you go there. C’est La Vie is a bistro that invites you to enjoy the small things in life, in the company of good friends. Our inviting, playful atmosphere along with our delicate yet satisfying cuisine makes for a place truly like no other. We invite you to experience everything C’est La Vie has to offer — and watch the world go by with us.Artisanal, yet casual, and above all deeply enjoyable — that is the philosophy at the heart of our food. At C’est La Vie we craft both large and small plates meant to excite the senses and appeal to a wide range of tastes. As another way to pay tribute to life in Lancaster, we source our ingredients from the rich community of local farmers, butchers, and more. Discover our frequently changing menu.

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2. Iron Hill Brewery - Lancaster

4.4

Awesome(3326)

Price: Moderate

• American • Lancaster

Booked 60 times today

Welcome to Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant, where you'll find fine handcrafted beers, creative yet informal cuisine, and friendly, attentive service in a casual, upscale atmosphere. We're passionate about producing distinctive, full-flavored handcrafted beers, accompanied by fresh–from–scratch New American cuisine in a comfortable, casual atmosphere. Our goal has always been to provide food and beer that is inspired, consistently crafted and presented by a knowledgeable and courteous service staff.

3. Josephine's

4.9

Exceptional(1346)

Price: Expensive

• Modern European • Lancaster

Booked 18 times today

The Story of Josephine’sThe story of Josephine’s begins during our executive chef Daniel LeBoon’s childhood. At eight years old, working for his father’s catering company, Daniel discovered a passion for food. This love — and undeniable talent — saw him intern at Philadelphia’s prestigious Le Bec-Fin. He went on to work in Paris at the venerable Hotel Vernet working under the renowned chef’s Alain Solvere and Alain Ducasse. In 2004, Daniel purchased Josephine’s in Marietta and developed an extremely loyal following based on the combination of great food, great atmosphere and great hospitality. Although Josephine’s closed in 2011, the name and the experiences are fondly remembered by countless people.

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4. Gibraltar Lancaster

4.9

Exceptional(2304)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Lancaster

Booked 19 times today

Serving dinner outside on our beautiful patio, inside in our elegant dining rooms, and also offering curbside take-out. Gibraltar delivers thoughtfully prepared, ever changing and seasonally focused fare, sourcing the world’s finest wild caught fish and shellfish, prime and organic meats and local produce, emphasizing organic, sustainable and ethically cultivated products, all complimented by a well-rounded wine cellar, creative artisan cocktails and fresh local craft beer selection. We offer three private dining rooms, perfect for dinner parties, private chef's dinners and special events. Easily accessible from the east, 2 miles off US 222, and from the west, 1 mile off US 30 and located just minutes from downtown Lancaster.

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5. Bistro Barberet & Bakery

4.9

Exceptional(1775)

Price: Expensive

• French • Lancaster

Booked 20 times today

Bistro Barberet & Bakery pays tribute to the beloved French bistro, where good food, good wine and better company commingle to create an unmistakable joie de vivre.This restaurant presents a sweeping cinematic interpretation of the French lifestyle. It also offer some flawless brasserie classics like steak frites, escargots and Bouillabaise the menu is wide enough to please, while remaining true to the traditions that inspired it.

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6. Altana Rooftop Lounge

4.5

Awesome(686)

Price: Expensive

• American • Lancaster

Booked 10 times today

An evening at Altana is a night of comfortable conversation and refreshing libation in the ultimate urban escape. Indulge in the beautiful view of Lancaster City on our rooftop lounge while enjoying our refined selection of drinks and refreshments. Experience Altana, a relaxed and modern lounge. Elevate your evening at Altana, our downtown destination for the luxury nightlife experience.Inclement weather: We have indoor seating located on our 3rd floor. As the seasons change, if you prefer to sit indoors, Please let us know.We look forward to serving you! Thank you!

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7. BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Lancaster

4.5

Awesome(87)

Price: Moderate

• American • Lancaster

Booked 3 times today

Time counts at BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse. Since our humble beginnings back in 1978, we've continued to refine our brewhouse experience to make BJ's a place where you can make the most of any meal. We want BJ's to be a place where the moment you leave is the moment you plan on coming back. We pride ourselves in our craft and attention to detail. Our guests come here for our award-winning handcrafted beer. They come here for the Southern California twist we've put on the Chicago-style deep dish pizza. And they come here for our Pizookies®, our world-renowned dessert. But above all we know people come here to make their good times better. So in many ways we haven't just crafted a brand, but a mindset. And our guests are the reason for this. And it's because of them we're continually striving to make sure every moment they choose to spend with us counts. Welcome to BJ's, a restaurant with a Brewhouse soul.

8. Yorgos Lancaster

4.8

Exceptional(290)

Price: Moderate

• Greek • Lancaster

Booked 4 times today

KEFI at Yorgos • YORGOS RESTAURANT & LOUNGE • LITTLE MYKONOS at Yorgos.Call 717-394-6977 for reservations on the outdoor rooftop terrace (OPEN weather permitting/availability.)KEFI, meaning “good humor,” our 2nd floor dining room features Greek and American cuisine. YORGOS RESTAURANT & LOUNGE (1st floor)—Casual pub fare, craft beer, cocktails. LITTLE MYKONOS (3rd floor)—Entertainment and rooftop terrace dining overlooking Lancaster city.Yorgos Lancaster is located at the corner of Orange & Queen Street in Lancaster, Pa. Established in 1989 at the historic former site of Zimmerman’s. Yorgos serves lunch, dinner, and late-night fare 7 days a week, and breakfast on the weekends. They offer an extensive array of craft beers, cocktails, liquors, and a large wine and champagne selection for dinner. Two exquisite venue options are available to accommodate large parties and events. Call to inquire about event and large dinner party availability, and rooftop terrace dining.

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9. The Greenfield Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(2429)

Price: Expensive

• American • Lancaster

Booked 15 times today

Set in a 1780 Pennsylvania Stone Farmhouse with deep windows and a warm pleasant atmosphere this is a family owned and operated restaurant that is recognized as one of the Best of Lancaster for dinner, Sunday Brunch, patio dining, wine list, atmosphere and romantic settings. Although our building is over 225 years old we update our menu daily! Change is a good thing at the Greenfield. We specialize in next day delivery of seafood while we continue to cut our own steaks. You will enjoy selections from our wine list that has been recognized by the Wine Spectator Magazine for over 9 years. Our patio and balcony over looking the bar is among our customers favorite requests for lunch and dinner seating, while the wine cellar has two of the most romantic tables in the area. If you are traveling, this is one of those restaurants that you wish you had back home....and we are happy that you found us.

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10. Arthur's Terrace Restaurant

3.8

Excellent(132)

Price: Moderate

• American • Lancaster

Welcome to Arthur's Terrace Restaurant! Relax in a Casual but Elegant Atmosphere. Arthur’s Terrace offers delicious à la carte menus for breakfast, and we have a breakfast buffet on Saturday & Sunday (based on occupancy/demand).

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Paul
Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Celebrated our 44th anniversary with our first visit to Josephine’s. Heard great things about it and we were not disappointed at all! Food was great, service was excellent, and the atmosphere was just right. Our waiter (Hunter) made the whole experience a great one. And the special menu insert was a very classy touch!!
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Josephine'sPrice: Expensive• Modern European• Lancaster
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4.9
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Donald
New York City •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Very good waitress, food very good, seated with a reservation on time. Exactly what I have come to expect at Iron Hill.
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Iron Hill Brewery - LancasterPrice: Moderate• American• Lancaster
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4.4
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Janet
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill •5 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
The food and wine were superb. We enjoyed a lovely bowl of bisque style lobster chowder with bacon, the filet with stuffed shrimp and a bacon cheeseburger with truffle fries. Our server was not as attentive as we would like, we were celebrating my husband’s 65 birthday and the server did not inquire about a special occasion. We overheard a server at two adjacent tables inquire if their customers were celebrating a special occasion and we had mentioned they it was my husband’s birthday on the reservation form.
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Gibraltar LancasterPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Lancaster
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4.9
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Harryvip
Philadelphia County •56 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We love the fillet of flounder sandwich as well as the fried chicken sandwich we asked for french fries to be cooked crispy and they absolutely were. Carrie is a great server. We look forward to coming back soon.
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C'est La ViePrice: Expensive• European• Lancaster
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4.8
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Heidivip
Philadelphia County •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Your Tuesday night Schnitzel special keeps us coming back!!
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Bistro Barberet & BakeryPrice: Expensive• French• Lancaster
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4.9

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14 restaurants available nearby

1. C'est La Vie

2. Iron Hill Brewery - Lancaster

3. Josephine's

4. Gibraltar Lancaster

5. Bistro Barberet & Bakery

6. Altana Rooftop Lounge

7. BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Lancaster

8. Yorgos Lancaster

9. The Greenfield Restaurant

10. Arthur's Terrace Restaurant

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