The Exchange Lancaster

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.

So, the food was OK, and the atmosphere were great! But the survive was slow and not demanding. Now I am not a “demanding” person, but if you take 25 minutes for “OK” food then why bother! Besides that the rooftop atmosphere was great! I stayed at The Marriott hotel and the hold the Plough restaurant so see my review on that!

My daughters and I went here for my birthday. Beautiful rooftop restaurant. The drinks were good. The ambience was nice. Service was good. The food was the only down side. I had the tuna tar tar and pizza and truffled fries. There wasn’t a wide selection. I would go again, however I won’t be dining here. I would recommend this establishment if you want to spend some money on drinks and a nice atmosphere.

Went for the view, but will be going back for the food and drinks! I got the Flora Fiesta and the shrimp rolls, amazing! It's hard to get a truly New England style roll. Definitely recommend making reservations just to get a comfier table, but they have plenty of seating options. I can't wait to go back to try the pizza!

The views alone make this spot worth visiting! Beautiful ourdoor seating with fire pits. Inside seating is very classy/sophisticated. Well made drinks. I've only had the margarita pizza to eat but it was very good! Wonderful service as well! Perfect spot for drinks with friebds/significant other. Highly recommend!

The food? Absolute banger. It's like each dish was aiming to win "Top Chef" or something. And the service? Lightning-fast. Didn't even get to that "just checking my phone" awkward phase before the food arrived. I'm giving it a solid four stars ‘cause the only place hotter than outside was, well, inside. Thought we'd escape the sun's wrath by dining in, but turns out, we entered a low-key sauna. Our plans for a breezy outdoor meal got swapped for an indoor sweat session. Despite the impromptu sauna vibes, the food and friendly staff nearly made up for it. I'll be back when the weather chills out and I can enjoy my meal without melting. Catch me there in sweater weather! 🍂

I’ve been a consistent visitor to The Exchange over the past couple of years and have generally enjoyed my experiences. However, there are a few things to keep in mind before heading there, especially on weekends: reservations are highly recommended. The restaurant tends to be slightly understaffed when fully occupied, which can result in longer wait times for those seeking quick service. Additionally, the prices are slightly on the higher side for the area, though the demand seems to justify the pricing. While The Exchange is ideal for intimate, one-on-one dinners due to its ambiance, drinks, and social atmosphere, it’s not the place to go if you're looking for a quick, inexpensive meal—think beef and potatoes. In terms of drinks, I do feel there’s room for improvement. Some cocktails fall short in terms of freshness and craftsmanship, particularly due to the use of house pre-mixes. Additionally, a few pieces of bar furniture could use some attention. These are small issues, but they do detract from an otherwise polished experience. On a positive note, the food remains consistently excellent. Every dish I’ve tried has been well-executed and crafted with care. A suggestion for the owners and management would be to ensure the staff are more cohesive when tasting and evaluating both food and drinks. I’d love to see more creativity and uniqueness in the offerings, rather than trying to cater to a less adventurous crowd. The Exchange has a lot of potential, and with a few adjustments, it deserves a higher rating than it currently holds.

Definitely could have better service/management! Such a place should be neat 👌🏼 But unfortunately service is disappointing, also bad hygiene (they don't clean the patio nor the shine the glass)