Best Family Restaurants in Lancaster, PA
Looking for family Restaurants in Lancaster? Below you'll find 10 local options with their address, phone number, website and opening hours, plus practical advice on choosing the right one.
What they do: Family-friendly restaurants with kids' menus, booths and room for strollers.
This guide lists 10 family Restaurants in and around Lancaster, spread across 3 ZIP codes. 10 have a phone number you can call directly from this page, 10 link to their own website, 10 are open on weekends. Listings are organized so you can compare them at a glance and contact them directly.
Top 10 Family Restaurants in Lancaster
Listings are shown in no paid order: no business can pay to appear or to rank higher on this page.
1 Lancaster Tennis & Yacht Club
- Address 2615 Columbia Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17603
- Phone (717) 392-7826
- Website lancastertennisandyachtclub.com
Opening hours
| Tue | 5 PM-9 PM |
|---|---|
| Wed | 5 PM-9 PM |
| Thu | 5 PM-9 PM |
| Fri | 5 PM-9 PM |
| Sat | 5 PM-9 PM |
2 Lucky Dog Café
- Address 1942 Columbia Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17603
- Phone (717) 392-9208
- Website luckydogcafe.biz
Opening hours
| Mon | 11 AM-2 AM |
|---|---|
| Tue | 11 AM-2 AM |
| Wed | 11 AM-2 AM |
| Thu | 11 AM-2 AM |
| Fri | 11 AM-2 AM |
| Sat | 11 AM-2 AM |
| Sun | 11 AM-2 AM |
3 Miller's Ale House
- Address 1000 Christopher Place, Lancaster, PA 17601
- Phone (717) 803-4004
- Website millersalehouse.com
Opening hours
| Mon | 11 AM-11 PM |
|---|---|
| Tue | 11 AM-11 PM |
| Wed | 11 AM-11 PM |
| Thu | 11 AM-11 PM |
| Fri | 11 AM-12 AM |
| Sat | 11 AM-12 AM |
| Sun | 11 AM-11 PM |
4 J.B. Dawson's Restaurant & Bar
- Address 491 Park City Center, Lancaster, PA 17601
- Phone (717) 399-3996
- Website jbdawsons.com
Opening hours
| Mon | 11:30 AM-8:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tue | 11:30 AM-8:30 PM |
| Wed | 11:30 AM-8:30 PM |
| Thu | 11:30 AM-8:30 PM |
| Fri | 11:30 AM-9:30 PM |
| Sat | 11 AM-9:30 PM |
| Sun | 11 AM-7:30 PM |
5 Big Dog Craft Brewing
- Address 1559 Manheim Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601
- Phone (717) 517-7466
- Website bigdogcraftbrewing.com
Opening hours
| Mon | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tue | 11:30 AM-9 PM |
| Wed | 11:30 AM-9 PM |
| Thu | 11:30 AM-9 PM |
| Fri | 11:30 AM-10 PM |
| Sat | 11:30 AM-10 PM |
| Sun | 11:30 AM-8 PM |
6 401 Prime
- Address 401 North Prince Street, Lancaster, PA 17603
- Phone (717) 606-1515
- Website 401primelancaster.com
Opening hours
| Tue | 4 PM-11 PM |
|---|---|
| Wed | 4 PM-11 PM |
| Thu | 4 PM-11 PM |
| Fri | 4 PM-11 PM |
| Sat | 4 PM-11 PM |
7 American Bar and Grill
- Address 1081 North Plum Street, Lancaster, PA 17601
- Phone (717) 204-4890
- Website abg-lancaster.com
Opening hours
| Mon | 11 AM-12 AM |
|---|---|
| Tue | 11 AM-12 AM |
| Wed | 11 AM-12 AM |
| Thu | 11 AM-12 AM |
| Fri | 11 AM-12 AM |
| Sat | 12 PM-12 AM |
| Sun | 11 AM-12 AM |
8 Outback Steakhouse
- Address 100 North Pointe Boulevard, Lancaster, PA 17601
- Phone (717) 569-4500
- Website locations.outback.com
Opening hours
| Mon | 11 AM-9:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tue | 11 AM-9:30 PM |
| Wed | 11 AM-9:30 PM |
| Thu | 11 AM-9:30 PM |
| Fri | 11 AM-10:30 PM |
| Sat | 11 AM-10:30 PM |
| Sun | 11 AM-9 PM |
9 Friendly's
- Address 2150 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster, PA 17602
- Phone (717) 299-6184
- Website locations.friendlysrestaurants.com
Opening hours
| Mon | 8 AM-10 PM |
|---|---|
| Tue | 8 AM-10 PM |
| Wed | 8 AM-10 PM |
| Thu | 8 AM-10 PM |
| Fri | 8 AM-11 PM |
| Sat | 8 AM-11 PM |
| Sun | 8 AM-10 PM |
10 Arooga's
- Address 125 South Centerville Road, Lancaster, PA 17603
- Phone (717) 260-9464
- Website aroogas.com
Opening hours
| Mon | 11 AM-1 PM, Fr-Sa 11:00-2 PM |
|---|---|
| Tue | 11 AM-1 PM, Fr-Sa 11:00-2 PM |
| Wed | 11 AM-1 PM, Fr-Sa 11:00-2 PM |
| Thu | 11 AM-1 PM, Fr-Sa 11:00-2 PM |
| Sun | 11 AM-1 PM, Fr-Sa 11:00-2 PM |
How to choose family Restaurants in Lancaster
- Check hours and whether you need a reservation, especially on Friday and Saturday nights.
- Look at the current menu online, since prices and dishes change often.
- Ask about dietary options such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free or halal if you need them.
- Check whether the place is BYOB, which is common in Lancaster and can save a lot on a night out.
- Look up the latest health inspection results, which the county or city publishes online.
Local tips for Lancaster
Lancaster County's Amish and Mennonite craftspeople make it a well-known source of handmade furniture, quilts and farm products, and many of these businesses close on Sundays.
Many of the best-rated businesses sit just outside the city in Manheim Township, East Lampeter or Lititz, so it's worth widening your search a few miles.
Lancaster is in Lancaster County, and local phone numbers use the 717 and 223 area codes. Popular areas include Downtown, Chestnut Hill, Cabbage Hill, Northeast, Southeast, West End, Musser Park.
Frequently asked questions
Which family Restaurants in Lancaster are open on weekends?
According to their listed hours, these are open on Saturday or Sunday: Lancaster Tennis & Yacht Club, Lucky Dog Café, Miller's Ale House, J.B. Dawson's Restaurant & Bar, Big Dog Craft Brewing, 401 Prime. Hours can change on holidays, so call before you go.
Which areas of Lancaster do these family Restaurants cover?
The family Restaurants on this list are located in ZIP codes 17601, 17602, 17603. Many businesses also serve nearby neighborhoods and suburbs, so ask when you call.
What does BYOB mean?
BYOB means 'bring your own bottle.' The restaurant has no liquor license, so you can bring your own wine or beer. Some charge a small corkage fee.
Do I need a reservation?
For popular places on weekends, yes. Many Lancaster restaurants take reservations online, while casual spots are usually walk-in only.
Where can I check restaurant health inspections in Lancaster?
Restaurant inspections in Pennsylvania are run by the Department of Agriculture or by local health departments in cities and counties such as Philadelphia and Allegheny County, and results are published online.
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