John J Jeffries Restaurant - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

John Koh

What a find! My wife and I wanted a special place to celebrate our 35th wedding anniversary, and we just happened to be in Lancaster, PA. The Yelp and Google reviews for this restaurant have it as one of the highest rated fine dining establishments in the entire area... I think the reviews are too low.

The meal was delicious... everything we ate, from appetizers to main course was top notch food. You can tell that they take the time to make sure that all their food is made with the best ingredients and finest preparation as it was all so good!

We wish there was one in our area... but this will always give us something to look forward to anytime we visit Amish country!

Lazy Sundays

This place was top notch from beginning to end! Every employee that we interacted with was so warm and welcoming - from the person who took our reservation over the phone, the hostess, the waitress … A+ personality! We were visiting from out of town and I chose this place because of the high reviews and the “farm to table”. What a great choice!! The food was absolutely incredible!! And the price was very reasonable for the quality of food that was served. We were expecting the bill to be so much higher than it was. We asked to be seated outside and the ambiance outside was incredible! Thank you for such a great dinning experience! If we ever come back to the area we will definitely stop here again!!

solosian

John J Jeffries knocked it out of the park. If you're visiting Lancaster, this restaurant is a must-try.

The service was excellent. Not just our waiter, but everyone at the front of the house was bringing their A game. The team here was working in harmony, with good communication and dedication to making sure we had a good experience. My fiancée had a gluten sensitivity, and this was well accommodated. The managers of this establishment should be commended.

The food was just excellent. Their seasonal menu changes often, but everything tasted very high quality. The flavors were often complex and sophisticated without being too strong or overwhelming. The "surf and turf" was, as my fiancee declared, something she'd feel luxurious eating every day. The shrimp and grits and beef tartare are both excellent as well. Sharing a few small plates is definitely the way to go.

By the time we finished the meal, we were already talking about when we'd next get the chance to come back.

And last note: the good price! Not inexpensive, but absolutely reasonable given the service, environment, and high quality of the food. The owners here are definitely keeping a modest profit margin here, and it makes me eager to come back.

Frieda Green

This was our first time dining at John J Jeffries and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Our hostess Evelyn was exceptional , extremely friendly , professional and accommodating towards us. Chad was an outstanding server. Extremely knowledgeable of all the menu items from cocktails to all the dinner plates. If you’re ever in the Lancaster area this is a must on your list of places to have a wonderful dinner.

Tyler Nissley

Beautiful restaurant with great food and fantastic service.
Service was way above what you’d expect for the price and everything we order surpassed our expectations. The restaurant sits in a beautiful hotel with a charming atmosphere. We will be back soon.

Emma Yost

Came here last night for Valentine’s Day and it was delicious! Literally everything hit the spot. We had the lobster risotto appetizer, the mahi mahi risotto, and dry aged beef. We had their coffee chocolate chip ice cream for dessert and a few cocktails. For sure a special occasion place. The food was fantastic and the atmosphere was really nice.

Katherine Irizarry

My company had its Holiday dinner at this location. We had a separate room and a total of 53 people. The service was impeccable—every detail was handled with care and professionalism. The food was outstanding, bursting with flavor and beautifully presented. A truly memorable dining experience.

Shannon McLauchlan

My Boss took us here for our Christmas party and everyone had a fabulous meal.
The brussel sprout small plate and Tallow potato small plate were extremely tasty.
I had the beef tartar entree and it was amazing - and you get a very large portion. I couldn't even finish it!
The cheesecake isn't overly sweet and more on the creamy vs dense.

We had a great meal and our server was outstanding.