Plough

I came here with a couple friends for a birthday dinner on Saturday evening. The service was very fast and professional. I had the grilled mahi-mahi over creamed corn and it was so flavorful! Our waiter, Jamie, was wonderful and even surprised us with a birthday dessert of raspberry sorbet. That was the perfect palate cleanser! The Juniper Rosé was delightful! Definitely will visit again when I’m in town. Parking was so close by as well.

This was a tough review, I absolutely love this place and they nailed it as far as a classy fun hotel bar. If you have never stayed or been to the Plough they have a great menu, and their atmosphere is hands down awesome. My only concern is when I went in tonight there was clearly a weakness behind the bar. I hate watching folks waiting for 30 mins to get drinks. I was one of them. To be fair the weakness was just one bartender as the other was great and doing their best to try and keep up. I post this in hopes management fixes the problem. I love this place and have been several times and still say it’s one of the best places as far as a hotel bar restaurant.

Unfortunately, this place is just okay. It took around 10 minutes at first for our server to come to our table. The feta is good with feta and focaccia but the “focaccia” was burnt. I put focaccia in parentheses because it didn’t taste or look like any focaccia I’ve ever had (probably because it was so burnt). The chicken was bland and 31 dollars. It could have maybe been saved if there was something else on the side that was also seasoned. The brussel sprouts are great!

The Plough is located within Marriott and provides a standard dining experience- inviting ambiance and excellent service. We were seated instantly and our food arrived without delay. The food, however, was incredibly mediocre- not bad, but entirely unremarkable. Tomato bisque was chunky and reminded more of a pasta sauce, and bisque suggests a smooth consistency. Hummus was not creamy either but was ok. I know some people really enjoyed the food there and it could be only my experience.

Andrew was phenomenal! We listened to all his recommendations and he didn't miss. He was knowledgeable and personable. Such a wonderful meal to celebrate our anniversary.

My partner and I recently went here for a celebration dinner and we’re not disappointed. They quick service coupled with the warm and bubbly atmosphere was amazing. My partner really liked how the dining area is somewhat separate from the bar, saving intimacy with that set up. The food was good, the crab benigets were good (we wished they were more flavorful), lamb chops were decent, but the miso banana bread is to DIE for. 1000 percent recommend. Overall, I would say that the meal was overpriced for the flavor, but the quality of both the ingredients and atmosphere makes up for it.

Food was outstanding! I visisted for a weekend getaway with my wife and the preparation, presentation and blends of ingredients were excellent. I had no reason to leave the conference center to dine elsewhere. We ate there two nights in a row! We had the Pork Papardelle & Pork Belly with Grits the first evening and the next evening, the Center Cut Pork chop, She Crab soup and Endive salad the next. Excellent on all fronts. Jay and Jack were excellent in caring for us. Btw, ask for the seats near the kitchen where you can watch the kitchen magic.

Amazing restaurant. Food is eclectic bur well prepared and tasted amazing! Celebrated with my family our daughter birthday!!! Loved it.

I have been following Plough for about a year on social media. On a trip to Lancaster we finally got the chance to eat there. It was worth the wait. To start, the dining room was nice. Not over the top at all. The food was everything I hoped and more. The melon and buratta were a huge hit. The whole meal was outstanding. Finally our waiter couldn't have been nicer or more attentive. All I can say is if you get yhe chance...go.

Here for a trade show at the convention center so this was a quick and easy option a few evenings! Great service and both of my meals were delicious!

Beautiful restaurant at the lobby of the Marriott. No issues with wait staff, nothing spectacular. The ambiance was perfect, definitely makes up for the food a little. I got the cavatelli sausage. It was absolutely not edible. A few of my members got the crab cake, they liked it. Some other members got the mushroom pot pie, no comment after finishing it. Kind of disappointed considering it's fairly simple to makes these dishes tasty. Ambiance is enough to return I suppose

Good food and kind servers. The beef tartare had a delicious flavor, although I didn't love the texture. It was a bit tougher than I would prefer. The broccolini was definitely my favorite dish, it was savory and bright with a cream sauce. Atmosphere was very intimate and dimly lit.

The food here was great, very rich and filing. I got the mushroom lasagna and surprisingly got full half way through! The presentation was also super pretty and there was this delicious peppery tomato sauce on it surrounded by ricotta. Our server was super kind and apologized many times for the wait but we didn't mind since we were in town for a big event.

Hubby and I, on a weekend get-away, stopped here at our hotel for a nightcap and met my BBF (best bartender friend), Gabriel. He made me a take on a French 75 with a hint of cherry (OMG), a NY Sour with Bulliet Rye for hubby, and a Hugo Spritz with some gin to round out my night. All of our drinks were amazing. This place is the pace to go for real craft cocktails, and Gabriel is the guy to see if you want someone to just improvise. Tell him your vibe and he will create magic. 10 stars out of 5!!!!!

This is a decent bat at the hotel. The drinks were good and prices at hotel prices. The crab dip I ordered needed something. And I felt the focaccia bread was overly toasted. The bartender was nice.

Located in the square, this bar is part of the Marriott Hotel in the beautiful old Watt & Shand building. It was a busy Saturday night & 4 of us lucked out with the last 4 bar stools. Shout out to Kevin who was great & kept us entertained. We just had drinks, no food, but enjoyed our visit.

Stopped in while walking around downtown. We didn't get food only drinks. Our drinks were okay. I expected to be blown away since they advertised craft cocktails but it was the same as any chain restaurant drink. The bartender greeted us, gave us one menu for two people and took our order. She wasn't rude or mean but definitely not as welcoming as I would have hoped. The lounge is beautiful and provides a nice vibe. The location is downtown so it's street or garage parking.

The Plough is great! Server was kind, food was overall delicious, and ambiance is classy. I love that the kitchen is in the middle so you can see the chefs do their thing. Would love to come back soon.

I recently came back to Plough (last review I left was from early May experience). Landed at Plough by chance after striking out with no reservation elsewhere. I was pleasantly surprised by a new summer menu! It was not too busy, lovely for a late dinner, our server was attentive and was able secure me fries despite not being listed on the menu. The crab corn dip was delicious, the fries were like luxury McDonald's (thin and crispy! Lots of seasoning) decided to try the pastas and wow! So much flavor, fettuccine crab dish and the gnocchi pesto dish, scrumptious. Glad I gave this place another shot because it was 10x better than the first. Seeing now they change the menu around I'll be back to see what's new in the fall.

Surprised by the overall reviews. My coworker and I always have a great time here for lunch and dinner. The staff is kind and attentive when it's not extremely busy, but they do check in which is perfect. The food is always good. I've tried a decent portion of their lunch menu and some dishes on their dinner menu, only disappointing fall menu item was the focaccia (don't get it, very flavorless and dense). The meat is always cooked to perfect, the flavors are well balanced and definitely some of the best food in the areas. Presentation is also a plus, I always appreciate the clean/modern aesthetic The restaurant certainly feels posh if that's the right word. Modern style seating and lighting with a large bar. Because it's connected to the Marriott they seem to get quite a few convention goers/business around the dinner hours. They also stay open LATE which is a blessing considering everything in Lancaster county loves to close at 8pm. Will definitely keep this on our regular go to list.

We were there for lunch and not very crowded. Seated quickly with menu but had to flag down server to take our drink orders. We both ordered simple lunches, burgers but it was almost 30 minutes until food came. We had to stand up to find server to get our check. Very disappointed all around. Food was just ok. With so many other choices in Lancaster, we won't be back

My wife and I went to the Plough to celebrate her birthday. We had hoped for a wonderful experience. Sadly we were very disappointed . The food was average and very overpriced. The only good thing was our waiter who served us well.

I really wanted to like this place because the restaurant was very inviting. They had live music and the bar drinks were amazing. I wish I could say the same thing about my food, but I was very disappointed in the menu. I also did not like my food and my waiter was very apologetic, but the manager never came over And didn't even bother to ask what was wrong. I will say the mushroom soup is amazing but check the most current menu before visiting.

Food was phenomenal. Got the Mushroom Toast as an appetizer, it was crispy and flavorful. Roasted Lancaster Chicken was juicy and the seasonal vegetables/gravy had great flavor. Atmosphere/service was a little weird. Music was loud, felt like it was music you'd hear in a much more casual or upbeat place. People walking in from the hotel randomly. Hostess literally didn't say a word to us when we walked in and took us to our table. Vibe just was a little off. Overall, the food was amazing but I think atmosphere-wise there's better places around the city.

One year later and I finally got a chance to visit Plough again, I really love this place and am so thankful this hotel is local to one of our offices. Reva was my server/bartender and she's the sweetest. I couldn't decide what to eat (so many options) and the menu has changed since I was here last. I saw homemade pastas on the menu, along with many others. I asked Reva her favorite, which was the spicy Lamb Rogu I had been eyeing. I went for it and she was right. So delicious! Until next time Plough.

Waited for 25 mins for someone to come to our table to get an order started. We walked out. There were not busy.

Housemade Focaccia with whipped ricotta and honey- yum! The bread came out as flavorful and a flaky texture even without the spread . One of my friends didn't care for the honey addition. The sea bass was good. The sauce was fine but the taste was alright to me. The presentation of everything was excellent!! Staff very attentive and came to fill our glasses even though we already had a pitcher of water.

The mushroom pot pie was very salty The mushroom ravioli was a 4 x 4" piece of tough, undercooked pasta with a small pouch-like piece of pasta filled with cheese, placed on top. The mushrooms appeared to be canned and were just splattered over the top. There was no hint of hazelnut or lemon and no spinach anywhere. They decaf Americano looked like tea and tasted terrible. The waitress appeared to also be working the bar and was nowhere to be found in the restaurant All in all a very bad experience.

Made reservations here for a Saturday night before catching a show. Being right on the square, it was a great location and walking distance from anything. Very nice atmosphere inside as well. Greeted by the server, he was polite but did have a few odd comments and was not very helpful. In the end he seemed to be okay, but did not match the high end farm to table restaurant. We ordered the house-made focaccia and a brussel sprouts caesar salad to start both unique dishes but were good. Ordering the short rib beef bourguignon dish and a squid ink spaghetti pasta with lobster dish for entrees. Dishes were both very good and would be a reason we return. Pasta had quite the kick, that did make it tough, as it was very good but hard to finish. Overall good experience and excited to try it again! Would recommend the entree dishes!

They had us at rooftop bar. It was too windy and chilly to sit outside, but we had gorgeous views of Lancaster, PA as we sipped our wine. The happy hour offerings for wine did make us very happy, but we were a little disappointed that the gluten free and vegan options were quite limited. But the wine and views and ability to relax and chat brought us back for a second round on another day.

Beautiful space. Service was great, totally on point Everything was delicious . Really inventive menu

We came here to celebrate my birthday and had such a wonderful time. J was our server and was very kind and celebratory. The ambiance was the perfect spot for a date night or special occasion! It was quiet, moody and romantic. The food was hot, flavorful and everything we were looking for in a good meal. They switch their menu seasonally and it was perfect. We started with the focaccia and warm autumn salad. Both were fantastic. For our meals, we both had pastas. They came out so hot and fresh. We loved them. The short rib pasta was so good, I took my left overs home but shortly ate them once I got there. Make sure to save room for dessert, as their desserts are also great and the ice cream is also made from scratch and so good. Definitely recommend coming out! We would love to come back if we are in the area again.

Just don't order the peaty blinders drink. It tastes like an ash tray. I'm not kidding. Even my husband who is a smoker couldn't drink it. I, in my 12 years of drinking have never just not drank a drink I paid for.. I will usually push through even if I don't like it. And I never leave reviews because nothing is ever that serious, but I knew I had to save others from the atrocity. You're welcome.

First time dining at Plough our service from L was spectacular, They made great menu suggestions and was very knowledgeable about the menu. Portions are large, we both took half our dinners home. We did enjoy the Brussel sprout appetizer. And the drinks had a fall theme twist which were delightful. We really didn't have room for dessert but couldn't pass up the coffee and donuts and wow chefs kiss! Overall nice dinner would recommend

My wife and I had dinner here. Wonderful. One of the best meals we've had in a while. The staff was friendly and went out of their way to welcome us. Our server Jay was knowledgeable and showed he truly enjoyed his job and wanted our night to be special. The atmosphere was bright, comfortable and not stuffy. We'll be back soon and often.

Went for lunch and hands down the best cheese steak I have ever had. I have tried most of the hype places in Philly but the better places are in west chester IMO. This place takes the prize largely because of the meat and the seasoning. Service was friendly and top notch. I'm an hour away and will be coming back for sure.

I now understand this restaurant's name... Websters Dictionary defines plow "to move forcefully into or through something", and thats exactly what they did to my 38 week pregnant wife. We were trying to celebrate and give my wife a "baby sprinkle" at this establishment. We had made reservations for a saturday evening weeks in advance, even getting confirmation messages/emails after doing so. 2 days before our date, we even sent an email confirming again that we would be there. We show up to the venue only to find out that they had NO RECORD of us EVER having a reservation. We were able to display and show our confirmation email which may as well have been written in the text "wingdings" because it meant absolutely nothing to the staff. Errors happen and i get that, but theres a famous quote "An error doesn't become a mistake until you refuse to correct it". Surely, Wanda could make this right . Admit the mistake? Find a way to accomadate us? Apologize? Wanda chose option D. Tell the customers to come back in an hour and "maybe we can get you in then" No Thanks.... My party decided to "plough" out the door and take our business elsewhere!

For starters, either the "Plough" hamburger or crab toast appetizer gave my daughter food poisoning. Not cool. Drinks were fine, and the service was great for it being a crowded Friday evening (with many events taking place in the Marriott). I ordered the Mushroom Raviolo and it was good, but the ravioli needed to be cooked slightly longer. We just could not believe for the price we paid my child got so sick...

I arrived early for a convention center event, so had lunch. I had never dined her previously, although I live in the area. I really enjoyed it. I loved the open kitchen. I have rarely been anywhere that the server was so attentive in keeping my glass of water filled. The tomato bisque soup was delicious & the ribeye cheesesteak was good. Nice furnishings & decor.

Sat in a visible spot with a group of six people and was unable to get even a single beverage after waiting for about 20 minutes if not longer. Bar became busier so we left. Nice atmosphere but obviously can't candle a crowd bigger than 15 people at a bar with 2 bartenders.

Reservations on the weekends is necessary. Great place for families; can be rowdy at time with the bar. Nice beer selection and outstanding sangria. My wife said, "oh my gosh this is so good" after in bite of the grilled piri piri chicken. Burgers were also good. Not pictured is the calamari. At $20 it was pricey, but it's not pictured because we ate it before I remembered to get a picture. Solid dinning establishment with good service.

This is one of those places I wish I had tried sooner.  Plough is the sister restaurant to the Exchange, which is the rooftop bar also within the Marriott complex.  This is more of a sit-down dinner kind of place.  Our table of four ordered a bunch of items to share: including the House Baked Focaccia, BBQ Grilled Carrots, Creamy Potato and Onion Soup, Roasted Cauliflower, Crispy Rock Shrimp, Spring Bean Salad, and Plough Burger.  I think the bread was my favorite.  Everything else was great, but this focaccia is something else.  The bread itself is great, but the salted lavender coriander butter served on the side is just delicious.  The carrots and cauliflower were close second-favorites for our group.  The burger, featuring wagyu beef, was good but not exceptional.  We all felt the bean salad left something to be desired as it was kind of bland. The service here was terrific.  Sean was personable, attentive, and took great care of our party.  I can't wait to return to try brunch!

Unfortunately, all around Plough was a disappointment. Our server, Jay, was the least attentive I've ever had. We can only presume he was heavily distracted. He was exhibiting concerning behavior. He didn't look at us, but rather off in a different direction when we were ordering. He also started walking away while still pouring water into our glass, getting water on the table, which he didn't notice or clean up. Very bizarre. I informed him of a severe gluten allergy and specifically asked him to kindly make the chef aware. My appetizer, which took 45 minutes to come out had bread on it. I spoke with the manager and asked for a different server and to look into why Jay was so distracted. When it comes to restaurants who offer gluten sensitive items, they need to be accountable and take intolerances and/or allergies seriously. I would have ended up in the emergency room if I presumed it was gluten free bread (it was not, the server dropped the ball in notifying the kitchen). They brought out a new server who was much better. But other than that there are no redeeming factors to this restaurant. The beet tartare was overly salty and didn't taste good. I had the hen of the woods mushroom which wasn't too bad but wasn't delicious either and took over an hour to come out. It was underwhelming and after everything that went on I was really hoping I would be wowed by it. We chose Plough as we are staying at the hotel. After being tired from traveling the day prior and attending an all day conference, we wanted to keep it simple.... Grab something quick and head back to our room. It wasn't quick (it took a very long time), it wasn't simple (mistakes made) and overall we just wish we went elsewhere. We would have been better off at the Subway across the street...

I hate writing a review about the service because maybe someone was just having an off day, but seriously no one I interacted with even looked at me when I was talking to them and I have seen some other people comment on the service. Our waitress, she didn't bother to check if our drinks needed refilled and when she did stop by the table it was one word, monotone answers (sure. no. ok.) - almost like she couldn't be bothered. Look, I was a waitress, it's hard and stressful and sometimes you have terrible customers, but my Mom and I are were all smiles after having a great day, despite the rain, popping in and out of places around the market and we were excited for our dinner. The minimum we could have gotten was some hospitality, but our visit honestly was a downer. The whole experience made it seem like they didn't even want us there. On top of that, the food was just... meh. My mom had the Vegetable Grain Bowl which she said was good, but I had a Lamb Bolognese that just fell flat. And honestly, I couldn't enjoy it because I just felt that unwelcome. It was a not so great ending to an otherwise great day in Lancaster :(

The food was amazing, but right when we sat down, my daughter took her shoes off (just to let her feet feel relief because she has a blister) and our server came and said, " Keep your shoes on. This is a restaurant." She put her shoes on, but after that, our server kept on ignoring her and never made eye contact with her when he put her food on the table... so weird! He made us feel unwelcome just because my daughter took her shoes off. Her feet were under the table too! Any way, terrible service from him!

I tried. I really did. After my last disappointing experience at Plough, I decided to give it another try. Just like before, the staff was welcoming and pleasant. The drinks were good. Customer service here does not fall short at all. They're very good at it. We started with apps - the cheese plate and the grilled watermelon. The cheeses weren't anything exotic, but they were solid choices. The condiments on the plate, whole grain mustard and lavender-infused honey, far outshone what we had the last time. The focaccia is fantastic. I could make a whole meal out of the bread. The grilled watermelon was a special that was recommended to us by our server. It was sweet and a little spicy, very refreshing on a hot summer evening. I was hopeful. Given the good start, I figured we were well on our way to a dining experience 180* from what I'd had the last time I ate here. Then the entrees came out. I had ordered the catch of the day, tuna. It was supposed to be cooked to a medium-rare. When the plate was set down in front of me, though, I was confronted by a grey piece of meat. Seared tuna should not be grey. Globules of fat still clung to the side of the steak and hadn't been seared off. When I cut into the tuna, it was raw and cold to the touch inside. My friend's chicken dish also did not win any raves. They took a bite or two and said they couldn't eat something that was swimming in a lake of butter. I can't speak to the flavor since I didn't try it and they didn't say. We had somewhere to be, so we didn't try any of the desserts. I don't know that I'll give Plough a third chance.

Had a great time at the Plough bar. L was a fantastic bartender and made our wedding celebration even more fun. Thanks for the wonderful service and cocktails.

This is a beautiful restaurant space. Definitely gives off a big city vibe like Baltimore or Philadelphia. The waitstaff was knowledgeable and very efficient. The menu is farm to table fresh combining local flavors with Asian, Italian, Mediterranean. We started with the house made focaccia bread. Really delicious with a salty crunchy top but super moist. The breads bottom is soaked in a light oil drizzle that literally makes it juicy... you have to experience it. Lamb meatballs excellent as well as the roasted chicken entree. Fabulous bar menu that also has non alcoholic choices. This is a great place to bring a group of friends or just a date night for two.

The past few months I have been OBSESSED with the Fall menu. Everything is so fresh and savory. I love the focaccia and carrots for appetizers, and the pumpkin zucca pasta is phenomenal! The pumpkin espresso martini was absurdly good, but I think they may have taken it off the menu. If not, you must try it!

The food was delish and our server was okay but not too sure if we came at a bad night. We had reservations at 8. The party before us was not ready to go so this caused us to wait a good 45 mins. From then on of course on a Saturday night the kitchen would be delayed so we placed our orders around 9:00 and got them an hr later for only an order of 8. The party I was with was shocked at that stating that they have been here before and this has never happened but to me as much as the food did taste good, I won't be going back. The service could have been better and like I said the server you could tell was doing the best she could but clearly it was one of those nights that just wasn't the best. As for the ambiance it was a beautiful place for downtown.

Lovely little spot inside the Marriott. Super convenient for this rainy day and not wanting to go anywhere. Hubby and I started with the bakes scamorza with honey and apples accompanied by grilled bread. DELISH. We decided on the "winner winner family chicken dinner." Boy did we overestimate our hunger. Could likely feed 4. Chicken was delicious but noticed part of one of the legs was undercooked and juices not running clear. Sent it back, chef said it was "to temp" and it was bone blood. Not true. This was pink juice running from the meat, not the bones. So i just left that piece of chicken to the side. It was covered in a really yummy carrot romesco. Sides: hassleback sweet potato, hot honey skiller bread, chow-chow, cole slaw, and a delicious spaetzle mac and cheese

Our first time here with my husband. We stopped by via recommendation of a bartender at its sister establishment, The Exchange, and loved it. We had the Side Car and Goddaughter for cocktails choices, Brussel sprouts for appetizer, Cauliflower dish and Plough Burger for main, and crème Brûlée for dessert. All the choices were out of this world. Do yourself a favor, book lunch or dinner here, you won't regret it! Service is very personable! If we visit Lancaster again, this place will be at the top of the list for us!

One of the greatest meals I've ever had. The chef must be complemented for the beautiful plates, the luscious flavor profiles and make my dining experience marvelous! The service was fabulous. We went back for lunch the next day. The tomato soup was divine. The use of Aleppo was brilliant and if you are ever in Lancaster, do yourself a favor and go to Plough. Believe me you owe it to yourself!!

Incredible. I came here for lunch a few months ago and was absolutely disappointed but my mind was easily changed after dinner tonight. First, our server Jack was top notch, attentive, intelligent, and overall made our night. We ordered the harvest salad and mushroom soup for starters. Both were incredible. We then ordered pumpkin squash pasta and the mixed seafood grill. The serving sizes were generous and the food was incredible. I would highly recommend this restaurant for a really great dinner. The ambiance is great as well. We were fortunate to sit in one of the gorgeous booth sections which was spacious and romantic. My hope is that the lunch service will eventually match the dinner service. Really good quality and high class.

This place was simply amazing. Great for a date night. They play good music, the service was exceptional, and the food quality was amazing. Every dish was made to perfection. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone who is looking for a cool spot to unwind with a special someone.

We put our names in and were told a 15 min wait for four adults and two children. There was nowhere to wait, and it was clear their goal was to make us wait as long and as uncomfortably as possible by being rude and telling us to get out of the way every chance they could. They sat other tables ahead repeatedly. 25 min later, no table. 10 min later they cancelled our place on their waitlist without warning. Save your time, find somewhere else. No reason to support rude/unkind establishments when there are plenty of other options available.

Came here and once again had a great meal. We got the fisherman stew and mushroom spatzel which were absolutely divine! We got our food quickly too. I have to give a shout-out to our man David who was a very attentive and personable server. If you go to Plough, just ask for David. We will be back again.