The Exchange

This place is more than just a hidden gem it’s a rooftop with an absolutely amazing view. The atmosphere is stunning, and the food left me speechless elegant, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The vibes are fancy yet cozy, and the pizza? Easily the best I’ve had in a long time. The only thing I didn’t love was the mocktail, but honestly, everything else was perfect. Highly recommend!

Cocktails are great, yes. Never mind that though…the apps we had on our last visit are renting space in my head! Delicious. The menu had changed from our previous visit, not sure if seasonal menus are their thing. I am certain of one thing, this place will be a staple.

We visited The Exchange during a recent trip to Downtown Lancaster and LOVED IT! This 12th-floor rooftop spot inside the Marriott has the kind of panoramic views you don’t often see. Church steeples, historic rooftops, and rolling hills of Amish Country in the distance. We came right before sunset after a rainy day and scored a perfect seat by the window. The view was magical! The food is mostly small plates and pizza, but it was delicious. We loved the Calabrian Chili Wings (crispy with the perfect kick), the Crispy Baby Artichokes (huge portion, great aioli), and the Spicy Crab Bucatini (so much crab, cooked perfectly). Cocktails were creative. Try the Mezcolada and the Elixir #2! Our server Jozlyn was fantastic. Friendly, attentive, and knew the menu very well. Her pacing was perfect and she made great recommendations. It’s not cheap, but for the atmosphere, quality, and service, it’s totally worth it. Whether you're planning date night or just want drinks with a view, this is a must-do in Lancaster. 🔍 Search “The Exchange onbetterliving” for our full review!

All I can say is WOW, This place is an amazing gem! The rooftop bar has great views of the city! The staff was accommodating and friendly. The inside is modern and stylish. The prices are very reasonable as well highly recommended. Too bad I was visiting from out of town because I would frequent this place!

We had an engagement party dinner here with friends and it was lovely! The service was great, food and drinks pretty good as well. We had one issue with an appetizer not coming out but our server was quick to address the issue. Ambience was lovely as well. Will be returning when we're back in the area!

Spent a nice quiet Mothers Day alone and I enjoyed MY time out. Josh was very sweet. I was seated and served my food and drinks in a timely fashion. Can’t wait for my next visit!

We have come here now several times and the shareable foods and drinks have been fantastic. Issa our server was OUTSTANDING!!! We take great pride in sharing when we get excellent service and she was not only courteous but, shared her favorites for both foods and drinks. We are locals and love to bless locations that are great and the exchange has been a go too for us for date nights and times to hang with great friends. Make sure you have your ID/ license as they check all and if Issa is working ... request her. Can't wait to go again and the pizzas are wonderful as well.

I loved the views and vibes! The food was excellent! I think the portions are very generous. The fire pits are a great idea and give it a cozy feel. Loved every bit of my time there. Service etiquette was a bit lacking, nonetheless my little mishap was fixed promptly by the manager.

We visited The Exchange during a recent trip to Downtown Lancaster and LOVED IT! This 12th-floor rooftop spot inside the Marriott has the kind of panoramic views you don't often see. Church steeples, historic rooftops, and rolling hills of Amish Country in the distance. We came right before sunset after a rainy day and scored a perfect seat by the window. The view was magical! The food is mostly small plates and pizza, but it was delicious. We loved the Calabrian Chili Wings (crispy with the perfect kick), the Crispy Baby Artichokes (huge portion, great aioli), and the Spicy Crab Bucatini (so much crab, cooked perfectly). Cocktails were creative. Try the Mezcolada and the Elixir #2! Our server Jozlyn was fantastic. Friendly, attentive, and knew the menu very well. Her pacing was perfect and she made great recommendations. It's not cheap, but for the atmosphere, quality, and service, it's totally worth it. Whether you're planning date night or just want drinks with a view, this is a must-do in Lancaster. Search "The Exchange onbetterliving" for our full review!

Nice view up on 12th floor; I enjoyed the olives and the drink options; service was good

I can't speak to the food, but I will say that the craft cocktails are definitely on point. Well made cocktails - you can taste the appropriate level of alcohol. Little breezy outside, but inside was very cool and the view is outstanding.

WOW! My husband and I came here for the start of our date night and we wish we wouldn't have left. The views, even from inside, were awesome. Such a chill but sophisticated atmosphere. There's a cute bar area but I love the "lounge" like seating throughout. The service was fantastic from start to finish. The food - wow! I loved the twist they did on the olives and what a great portion! The loaded fries were so good and that sauce I could have put on anything. The charcuterie board was a HUGE portion. I thought prices were fair and we can't wait to go back.

Went to visit downtown Lancaster. What a nice area. Everything is so clean. This rooftop bar is definitely worth checking out. I think it was one of the nicest (if not the nicest) Rooftop I have been on. They have an inside which has an open kitchen setup . There is a large chandelier that is absolutely gorgeous inside. There is a bar as well that is inside and outside on the roof deck. The inside bar has an open set up so you can still see the full outdoor bar. The outdoor bar has an amazing view of the city. The outdoor bar had a ton of fire pits as well. We sat at the bar. The server was really quick and friendly. We got a cider which was pretty good and a non-alcoholic beverage. The N/A Moodswing was pretty good. It tasted a bit like a raspberry tea. They have this interesting blue ice block that didn't seem to change the color of the drink. The bartender said if we would have left it for a long long time we would have eventually seen the blue ice cubes change the color of the drink. The blue ice cube was a Blue Butterfly Pea Tea Cube which was quite odd and interesting.

We loved the Exchange! While the star was the view, the food is a perfect compliment. This visit was earlier in the year, but even though it wasn't too cold, our server was kind enough to offer us a blanket. Everything was delicious, and we overall had a great time. If you're visiting Lancaster, this is a great place to go to fuel your day and to overlook the beautiful town!

We had great service here but I would recommend making a reservation. The rooftop lounge has amazing views of downtown and creates the perfect backdrop. The decor on the inside is very modern and trendy. The drinks were just okay but for the environment I would have expected more. Overall nice location with friendly staff

This was my first time ever hanging out in Lancaster and I was definitely surprised to see that they have a place like this! The Exchange is a beautiful rooftop bar/restaurant with stunning views. We sat outside, where they have heaters throughout to keep you warm. However, the views from inside are also great as they have giant windows. I can't speak to the food because I didn't order any, but the drinks were very delicious, plenty of options to choose from and they weren't too strong nor were they watered down. Service was a little slow but we were in no rush and our server was very nice.

If you want a real treat, come on up to the sunny side rooftop. Come in just before sunset and catch a beautiful view of downtown Lancaster! Also, the food here rocks! We had the crab beignets and the pickle brined chicken nuggets. Both were spectacular! The appetizer of pickle brined chicken was so juicy, you have to hold them over your plate. The beignets were like small fried crab cakes. We also had a Quattro Fromaggio wood fired pizza and added pepperoni to it. That was one of the best pepperoni pizzas I've had in a long time. The beer was delicious with 5 craft choices and 20 or so canned selections. Cam was our waiter and he was spot on, welcoming, and attentive. If you are downtown, or staying in the Penn Station Marriott, this is your place for the sunset. Try it, you'll like it.

The best thing about the restaurant was the ambiance. I got the steak frites and ordered it medium. It came out well. But to top it off, we were put in the corner and forgotten about. A waitress came up to us about a 1/2 hour later and was very apologetic. I am very disappointed in the service and food and will not be returning

This spot is a great like after work or just want to hang roof top bar. They have like a cool lounge bar with a sports bar feel almost cause of the TVs. They do have a full bar but almost make custom drinks. The drinks were good and a nice balance. I thought the night we went the service was kinda slow. This place is attached to the Marriott hotel if you are staying there. So great location.

We had a great time experiencing The Edge Rooftop in Lancaster P.A. We didn't have any food, only drinks and the drinks were good. The view was great, very nice at night. The ambiance was a great Saturday night vibe. Music was ok, but overall, it was a good experience. Our host was very nice and joyful. She made sure our drinks were good. She took good care of us, and Tha k you very much, Sara D.

Amazing location. The views are stunning. The cocktails were craft and quality. The menu was very diverse. Go for the mussels and Brussel sprouts. The staff were attentive and helpful. Would definitely go back.

We met friends and simply LOVED this beautiful rooftop bar & restaurant. The views are amazing, but the best feature is the food and cocktails. My husband is a cocktail guru and we both agreed our cocktails were some of the best we've had. Alcohol present but perfectly blended. The food was excellent. Another outstanding feature was our server - fantastic service.

One of the must try pizza and unique drinks I like how it's family friendly at certain time of the day service was good. The view is wonderful.

Nice place, views were amazing, we tried three things... the charcuterie was bad, stale cheese the Brie had to have been cut a long time before it was served the pepperoni was just ok seemed like it came from a grocery store deli, the focaccia was amazing! We tried two pizzas the pickle and the Mexican street corn both were very good and larger than I thought they would be! Bartenders were nice but you will wait a little while for refill.

We're in Lancaster with my in-laws & they've been showing all of the great local places. This is not one of them. From the way we were treated last night we deduced that this must be a corporate venue. We had reservations, went up & the host was nowhere to be found. After a few minutes we found someone & asked. He said he'd get the host to us. No greeting or apology at all. The host finally came out & seemed bothered, as if we were interrupting something more important. She quickly grabbed some menus & took us to a table as she asked, over her shoulder for the reservation name. Again, no greeting or apology. We sat & looked at the menu as we discussed the total lack of service. After a while as well as noting that the menu was overly priced we got up & left. The main reason our in-laws chose this place was because of the great outdoors rooftop ambiance with fireplaces & comfortable seating. We looked out to the terrace & non of that was present. Fireplaces were not lit & it was empty. We will not be returning. This was our first time there & our in-laws mentioned that they received poor service the last time they were there also.

Haven't gotten a chance to enjoy the food here but ambiance, location, drinks, all 10/10! I realllllly enjoyed my cocktail, plus with the whole rooftop in the summer thing they've really got a great drinks spot! The menu actually looked decent if we hadn't planned on dinner elsewhere the pizzas coming out looked delicious. Our service at the bar was great, I can't wait to go back and catch another summer sunset at T.E.

The Exchange is a really nice place to get drinks and some light food. The atmosphere and location of the establishment really is what draws people to want to come here or try here for the first time. I'm not all that impressed by the place, but I'm sure many people would say otherwise just strictly based on the aesthetics. Food: Expensive and small portioned. Don't get the beef skewer/steak pieces (see picture) from the appetizers/small plates because not only was it INCREDIBLY tough to chew and bite through it was super dry and bland. I almost left it there completely untouched but I took it home out of respect...then put it outside for the animals to eat. Unfortunately that was an expensive dish and it didn't taste good at all. Pizza was good, we ate that...again just expensive for the portion you get. The wrap dish (again, see picture) was also very good and we enjoyed that very much. There really wasn't that much to choose from as for "meals" ...based on previous reviews from years ago, their menu was a little more "meal" filled and now it's just small plates that really aren't meals Drinks: we didn't order any crazy drinks but no complaints from the drinks we did order. Got our drinks fast. Atmosphere: quite loud and beautiful inside. The chairs were kind of weird and it was super cold in there despite it not being that warm outside that night. Outdoor section wasn't open...I think I would've preferred to sit outside and have a heater than sit inside and freeze Service: waitress was super nice and no complaints here. She was bustin her butt the entire night, I saw two people on the floor serving food and that was it Would I come back here? Probably not. I came here for a date night with my boyfriend and would rather go to a place like the Belvedere or Press Room. Beautiful place, great view, mediocre/low food to cost quality IMO.

What a great find in Lancaster PA! Beautiful rooftop bar with fire tables great small plate apps and drinks with a gorgeous view! Will def recommend to friends visiting the area!

My husband and I went to have an after dinner drink here at approximately 930.. the gentleman at the door said they were at capacity and said it would be an hour wait. We walked outside and made a reservation on open table for 945 and walked right in.. which was a joke, but worse than that, when we arrived and their were 2 tables occupied and 2 people at the bar. NO LIE!!!! Even the staff was complaining the host was saying they were on an hr wait. Shame in you. We will never visit again. I feel bad for the staff :(

I came here for my 35th birthday! We had a reservation and was seated immediately. At first it was everything. The atmosphere and ambiance was dope. The host was kind and loved her. We went outside and had a wonderful view of the city. It was up until we got our food where there was issues. Being a host of my party I was tending to my guest, the server...though she was sweet she took my food and I didn't even eat it. They only reimbursed me one entree out of two. Management was rude and quite racist. Because we were unhappy the manager greeted us with security and stated they will no longer serve us because of this some of my guest got irate which was embarrassing to say the least but management brought it on their self. I felt bad and talked to our server, apologized for my guest and the manager then gave a discount and said I am more than welcomed to come back but because of the way he handled things it was rude and not called for. I would not recommend this place with a group. Their drinks were good and the food was good as well just over priced.

Great views! Service can be spotty. First time was not so hot, but on our return visit the service was great! Nice choice of snacks

I came on a date night with my partner and the ambiance is very romantic and nice view and fireplace. The food is very mid like elevated bar food, the drinks are not that great service was nice nothing crazy, come for drinks but it's a place that you wouldn't want to come back. Very unmemorable. Would give it a two but my good company made up for it. Wouldn't come again.

Would not recommend this place if you are not from Lancaster. I'm not sure if they felt the vibe of where I'm from but they did not welcome me and my company. We sat at the bar and didn't get a menu till 10 - 15 mins after . We came in at the same time as another party and they were greeted , given menus and served meanwhile we waited the whole time . If your Latino or Latina your gonna get treated like shit.The bartender didn't even wipe down the table after me and my group got there.We had to wait 10 min after asking the bartender to wipe it down for us until he actually decided to remember we were there.I even ordered a beer and didn't get served till after he took care of everyone else , and already started cleaning his station. Overall the experience wasn't the best but it was a good looking bar .

Beautiful rooftop bar in Pennsylvania. High up on the 12th floor. Just a reminder after 4pm you must be over 21 to enter. A guard will card you at the lobby after 4pm and let them know you're coming up. The place is beautiful to hang out for a drink and conversation. The views outdoors are quite spectacular and even better with the heat lamps on during a cold December evening. The food is not that great so don't get your hopes up on delicious lip smacking food. We had 2 pizza's the Lancaster and Margherita pies, spicy paella and onion rings. The pizza's were extremely doughy but I did enjoy the toppings on my lancaster pie which consisted of bologna, provolone. cherry pickled relish and fried basil. The spicy paella was just ok and the onion rings had too thick of a crust. The Exchange is great for the atmosphere, ambiance and drinks, not so much for the food. The service is top notch and the place is kept clean. I never made it there but there is a happy hour daily between 4-6pm. Nice place to hang out and the prices are not too steep.

Food Service and Ambience Perfect place to watch the sunset and enjoy a cocktail with my beautiful wife of 40 yrs

Before COVID, I came for a birthday party in January, but not even the cold air and snow on the ground could keep us from having a good time and enjoying the nighttime skyline views from the Exchange rooftop. Staff was on point and drinks were flowing. After COVID, we stopped in for a personal celebration with about 8 friends and though the service was slower the atmosphere was every bit as enjoyable as I remembered. I'll reserve my thoughts on food since so far I've only tried drinks here and not more than a bite of someone else's pizza for food.

Beautiful view. Great staff and food 10/10 amazing ! Bathroom always clean . I had a great experience there will go again.

Excellent place! To start, I love rooftop bars. And this one not only the highest in Lancaster, but also is set to perfection. Whether you are inside or outside or at the bar it provides amazing views. The staff are friendly, professional and attentive. Inside the place is higher end yet comfortable. A somewhat limited menu, open kitchen but the items are perfect. I had a bacon peach ricotta pizza and the best thing about it was the dough. It was delicious and perfect. My wine and beers were flawless and the prices are completely worth it. I think it is a major experience place with a great offer. My favorite in Lancaster.

Waited 30 minutes WITH a reservation and was not checked on once even for water. Walked right out. Dont waste your time here. Take your pics and leave.

One of our favorite spots on our trip to Lancaster. Awesome rooftop bar with a great atmosphere. The food was phenomenal, and the drinks were top tier. Breathtaking views of the city from the patio or the bar area. Very exclusive feel when you enter and take the elevator up to the top floor, and casual in feel at the same time. Service was fast, friendly, and exactly what you would expect from a top restaurant in the area. We will be back to visit this place again.

Cool spot overlooking downtown Lancaster. The service was great and the cocktails were unique and tasty. I'd like to go back when the weather is warmer and the doors open to the outside rooftop deck with seating and heaters.

Have been to The Exchange many times, and the food is usually amazing! They have a few cocktails that are always delicious and staples on the menu. The ambience and view overlooking the city is unmatched. My only disclaimer is that the service is sometimes slow. Also, every time we try and walk in, they act as if they are super busy and it's some exclusive rooftop. We wait 15 minutes for two people just to sit at the bar only to get up there and the restaurant be empty. We let it slide the first time, thinking that it might've been a staffing issue, but this seems to be their normal every time we go, and we've heard it from other people as well. Plus they do not allow kids, which is frustrating when we want to go out with our friends and family. Just a heads up!

My boyfriend and I are completely in love with the exchange. We don't even want to go anywhere else on our date nights. Their pizza is amazing. We came tonight and we were extremely impressed with this seasons menu. The bao buns were so good especially with the slaw. The pizza again never disappoints. Our service was incredible as always and the price in my opinion is very reasonable for the quality of food. In my years of going there I have never once had a something that wasn't to my liking. I highly recommend the Exchange to everyone and continuously rave about it to all my friends. Great job guys keep up the great work!

The beginning of the night was a little uncomfortable, but we ended up having a good time. We had a group of about 10. 5 people showed up around 2-3 minutes before the other half and were extensively carded by the door person. Pretty normal except for the fact that a white group of patrons in-between our group of 5 allegedly wasn't carded at all (We're all POC). Rubbed us the wrong way. The space was excellent on a nice spring day. Bar is outstanding, and offers a great view of Lancaster and all its glory. Our waitress was great to talk to and learn about while giving great suggestions on food. The food itself was ok. Had high hopes for the crunch supreme but mine was pretty dry. The pizza was really good though.

We enjoyed the view from the highest rooftop restaurant and bar in Lancaster. We really enjoyed the made to order pizza and the bourbon cocktails that they created. I would recommend making a reservation a few weeks early to make sure you have a nice seat at the exchange.

The Exchange Walking into the door of The Exchange, I felt a change of ambiance immediately. When you enter in the building, you are greeted by a hostess that checks your ID, and communicates upstairs if there is space for your party. I totally suggest that you make a reservation in advance because this is an establishment that is a hot spot in Lancaster. Once you have the okay to be seated, you are directed to the elevator to take you to the top floor. Mind you, this is a high rise restaurant. Once the elevator doors open, you are greeted again by the host. Me and my friends were seated and we were taking in the classy ambiance. Our sever was absolutely fantastic. He was attentive, (good-looking), and knew the menu inside and out. Again, you may have read before in one of my reviews that I am a socialite and I LOVE to go out for drinks. The Exchange has a unique drink menu. If you like Old Fashion, I highly suggest that you get their buttered old fashion. That may not be the proper name of the drink, but it's close enough. I suggest that if you are going to visit Lancaster during the spring/summer season, make sure you stop by The Exchange to look over the city.

We came in here Saturday on Jan 8, '22 in hopes to catch something open late night and to also grab a bite. It was our first time in Lancaster and in this establishment. We came around 10pm right after having a very bad unwelcoming experience at a different famous town establishment, for which I have a separate review. Here at TE, we were seated at a bar with a very nice an friendly bartender helping us. The drinks he made were so delicious. My husband and I were thrilled. He made very careful and considerate food recommendations according to our dietary needs. His service was impeccable. He graciously gave us many recommendations as to where to go and what to do in the city of Lancaster, and...he snapped a very memorable picture of us at the roof terrace without us even asking. We were so so happy; he turned around our night after our unpleasant experience at a different establishment prior to coming to TE. Last but not least, the ambiance and interior were very tasteful. If we come back to Lancaster we will gladly come to TE. Thank you.

The food was pretty good. The service was the worst though. Waitress took our drink order and 40 minutes later they arrived. Once the food came we never seen the waitress again until I chased her down for the check. The upstairs hostess was an absolute bitch too. Not worth the. Cost, hype, or anything.

This rooftop chill spot is awesome. The perfect place to chill with friends over cocktails and food overlooking downtown Lancaster. I love that after 4PM no children permitted. I highly recommend these gem to chill and enjoy life. First time there Sat. 8.5.23 and definitely worth the trip back to Lancaster to chill with friends.

First visit to The Exchange. Although they are part of the Marriott Hotel, the entrance is separate on the side. It was pouring buckets, so the Marriott front desk staff were kind enough to lend us an umbrella (we parked in garage). You enter and then there is a host at ground level who checks your reservation and then sends you up on the elevator. We were seated promptly at 8:30pm and the place was not too busy (probably weather). It's a pretty neat spot with a grand view of the city. We sat inside given the weather. Menu looks limited compared to what we saw online. Entree's looked just okay so we went with four appetizers for dinner - beet hummus, crunchwrap supreme, peach and arugula salad, and fried chicken Bao buns. All apps were pretty tasty - only diss is the bread for the hummus. The broad ends were too thick and uncooked (see the pics). Drinks were good - Mood Swing and a regular Hendricks gin. All in all, a good experience. Will return!

Fiancé and I checked this out after hearing all the hype. Pleasant bouncers and elevator attendant. You seat yourself wherever there's an open table, which is different. We didn't have trouble finding a seat and we're quickly greeted, given menus, and waters. Kristen took care of us and was very knowledgeable about the menu and drinks. I like the philosophy of the menu being all shareable. We got the fried chicken bao buns which are one of the coolest things I've eaten. Full of flavor and a really cool texture. We also got the BLT pizza which had great flavor combinations. Long list of craft cocktails, large wine selection, and decent beer list. Everything's priced as you would expect for this caliber place. An overall great dining experience.

Make sure you get a reservation for this great rooftop bar in Lancaster. Cocktails were great as was the view. It's definitely a lounge vibe. I wasn't impressed with the menu offerings so we ate elsewhere after drinks. I'd go back for cocktails.

I'm not really sure what all the negative reviews are about because my experience was delightful and all of the staff was SO friendly. My friend and I decided to go here because we wanted to have a different experience at Lancaster and thought this would be perfect! I loved that this is on a rooftop and we booked a reservation through open table at sunset time. We sat inside but right by the outside doors and it was perfect! At first we wanted to sit outside but with how chilly it was the inside seating was fine! If you're coming for a traditional dinner this is not the place but if you like more casual food and shareables than this is it! We decided to get two shareables and split a burger. If you get anything at all from here get the chicken nuggets with hot honey as it is the most delicious item and had the best flavor ! We also got the supreme crunch wrap which had good flavor , loved the pickled onions but the meat was a tad chewy. The burger was just okay. Overall the presentation of everything was awesome and I love that you have a view of both the kitchen and the bar! I got a drink as well , the mood swing, as it was recommended by my waitress and it was very good! I definitely over indulged eating here so maybe don't order as much food as we did for two people ! But it's definitely a hit in Lancaster, I'm so glad we went! Oh and , if you go into the bathroom stalls, and you get stuck, pull the door towards you to unlock - just a friendly little tip.

Lancaster's new rooftop bar and restaurant did not disappoint! Different and unique from all the other restaurants downtown. You are greeted at the entrance and escorted up - nice touch. Love the design. Grab a cozy sofa inside, table, seat at the bar, or enjoy the beautiful city views from the outside seating areas. Diverse menu, something for everyone. French fries and pizza for the not so adventurous (but also have a chefs twist) to lamb and bao buns. I didn't have a cocktail, but look forward to trying a few in the future. Overall, nicely done!

Ok so this is easily one of my favorite restaurants, let alone in Lancaster. From the incredible view to the delicious food and drinks, you are in for a treat. The customer service is always top notch as well. Every time I go I end up saying, "this is probably the best _________ I've ever had." Let's talk burrata. It is sooooo creamy and all the other elements are so fresh. You feel like you're having summer on a plate and the pita is so fresh and crisp. The Nashville chicken sandwich was equal parts spicy and equal parts sweet. It was perfect and the fries...yum. I'm not a huge fry eater but these kept me coming back. The spicy crab Bucatini--omg. Give me 5 of these. The layers and layers of flavor. It's just ridiculous. It's so complex and delicious. And that's one thing I love about the food. The flavors are so layered. The Exchange burger melts in your mouth. Two patties in between that delicious bun. Easily one of the best burgers. Drinks are always yummy. Lastly, the dessert. The monkey bread is once again layered with flavor and it makes you want to eat more and more. Such is life at The Exchange. The caramel apple was decent. Wasn't a fan of the toasted almond crumb but the sherbet was a yummy texture and contrast with warm apple. Needless to say, I'll be back again and again. Did I mention the view????

Spectacular view! Very special place, very good cocktails and very good food. Seating left a lot to be desired. Very low, deep and uncomfortable. All the other things make up for that though.

I made reservations for The Exchange as soon as I found out Lancaster was opening up outdoor dining. My husband and I had a weekend getaway planned and I was thrilled at the prospect of going out to eat again. It was great that we had a reservation for Saturday night, because I heard the host tell another party who walked in after us that they were fully booked. Though we had planned to dress up for dinner, we ended up walking around town all day and going straight to dinner in pretty casual outfits. I hate being underdressed but considering we're in the middle of a pandemic I think we were okay. That said, I'll be sure to utilize that cuter 'fit next time, because this is probably one of the nicer spots in downtown Lancaster (and great for photo ops!). We took the elevator up to the appropriate floor, and were seated outside at a shared long table that had a fire pit in the center. A little awk to be seated directly across other people, but I was happy to be at a fire pit table because the breeze made for a chilly evening. Our server was great and everything came out exactly as requested. We started with cocktails and I switched to a light rosé once the food arrived; the wine was perfect! The food menu is pretty small and seems to be a mix of Korean and Italian influenced plates. We had the kimchi fries, chicken nuggets and salumi pizza. We enjoyed everything and had substantial leftovers. The outdoor deck was lovely but the space inside, which I scoped out on the way to the bathroom, was also gorgeous. Great spot and I will definitely return next time we're in Lancaster!