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The Exchange, Lancaster, PA

The Exchange

4.6
4.6
975 Reviews
$30 and under
American
25 South Queen Street, Lancaster, PA 17603

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 27 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Great for happy hour
A high-energy cocktail lounge amidst the Lancaster sky, The Exchange redefines your view of this historic yet Hip City. We are a 21+ establishment after 4pm. You must present a valid physical ID at the door.

Sip from an extensive craft cocktail menu complemented by thoughtful wine & local beer selection; savor a menu of inventive small plates by Chef Ryan McQuillan; and socialize at the The Exchange: Your favorite gathering place.

RESERVATIONS: Reservations are encouraged during peak times and weekends. Walk-ins are welcomed on a first come, first serve basis. If you're looking to make a reservation, please find us on OpenTable, or call during business hours.

INCLEMENT WEATHER: Please be aware that outdoor seating is not guaranteed; your reservation is subject to cancellation in any case of severe weather or unsafe wind conditions on the roof. If we are unable to move your reservation inside, we will contact you.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–12:00 am Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Ryan McQuillan
  • Neighborhood
    Lancaster
  • Parking details
    The Exchange offers a public parking lot, attached to The Lancaster Marriott.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

  • Rooftop Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Fri - 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Come join us for Happy Hour Monday through Friday from 4-6PM. We are featuring $12 Rotating Cocktails, $7 Daily Wine Features, $5 Draft Beers as well as $8 Marinated Olives, $12 Truffled Buffalo Cauliflower and $13 Margherita Pizzas.

What 975 people are saying

The Exchange reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Lancaster County

    Best Ambiance

  • Lancaster County

    Great for brunch

  • Lancaster County

    Innovative

  • Lancaster County

    Lively

  • Lancaster County

    American

  • Lancaster County

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Exchange offers a "unique rooftop experience" with modern decor, trendy music, and stunning views over Lancaster. Guests rave about the "great food," "superb atmosphere," and "excellent service," especially servers like Jozlyn and Josh. While some mention limited menu options, the ambiance and overall experience make it a "must visit."

975 Reviews
  1. Susie

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful view, great food and drinks, great service

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  2. Keisha

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambience and customer service. Coming from NYC, London, Middle East and Asia where rooftop dining and lounges are on another level we were pleasantly surprised that this place was extremely modern with a beautiful decor, trendy music, superb atmosphere and an interesting view. We had the seafood platter which was okay. Could have done with more variety of salsa and hot sauces to add flavor to the shrimp and oysters. A lovely setting for a fun night out.
    The ExchangeResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the ambience, decor, music, and overall vibe—we take great pride in creating a memorable atmosphere for our guests, and it means a lot coming from someone who's experienced rooftop spots around the world! We appreciate your feedback on the seafood platter as well. We’re always looking for ways to elevate our offerings, and your suggestion about adding more variety in sauces is a great one—we'll definitely pass that along to our culinary team. We hope to welcome you back soon for another great night out, and maybe something new to try on the menu!

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  3. roy VIP

    New York City44 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A unique rooftop experience with "elevated" offerings well worth the visit in Lancaster. The salmon dip is a must try. Our server Jozlyn raised the experience even more
    The ExchangeResponded on April 14, 2025
    Thank you for the kind words! We're so glad you enjoyed your rooftop experience with us—it means a lot to hear that our elevated offerings lived up to the name. The salmon dip is definitely a favorite, and we'll be sure to pass along your compliments to Jozlyn—she'll be thrilled to know she made your visit even more memorable. We hope to see you again soon!

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  4. Larry

    Philadelphia6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great experience at the Exchange for our wedding anniversary. The staff were very friendly and pleasant. We have been there many times and enjoy the pizza along with our beverages. Great place to hang out on a Friday evening and we will be back soon.
    The ExchangeResponded on April 14, 2025
    Thank you so much for celebrating your wedding anniversary with us at The Exchange! We’re thrilled to hear you had a great experience and that our staff helped make it a special evening. It means a lot to us that you’ve been back many times! We can’t wait to welcome you back again soon!

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  5. Paola

    Philadelphia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Josh was amazing, great food, great drinks!! Nice welcoming vibe! I'm definitely going back!
    The ExchangeResponded on April 2, 2025
    Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that Josh took great care of you and that you enjoyed the food, drinks, and vibe. We can’t wait to welcome you back soon – see you again soon!

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  6. Ezequiel

    Baltimore4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, nice place, nice location, very good
    The ExchangeResponded on March 30, 2025
    Thank you so much for your positive review! We look forward to having you back soon!

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  7. Tedd

    Philadelphia7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Food, Great Atmosphere, Great Services!!!!!!
    The ExchangeResponded on March 27, 2025
    Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the food, atmosphere, and service. It’s our goal to provide an exceptional experience, and your feedback means a lot to our team. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  8. Gretchen

    Philadelphia11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We thoroughly enjoyed our first time there!! A little hard to get to but once you are there such a great atmosphere!! Our waitress was great and our food was delicious!! I think the menu could be a little more extensive but what was offered was different and good!! Pricing for pizza and tacos a little overpriced in my opinion. But that being said we are definitely going to go back!!
    The ExchangeResponded on March 16, 2025
    Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed your first visit and that you loved the atmosphere, food, and service. We really appreciate your feedback about the menu and pricing—it’s always helpful to know how we can improve. We’ll definitely take your suggestions into consideration as we continue to refine our offerings. We’re so glad to hear you’ll be coming back, and we can’t wait to welcome you again soon!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Fort Lauderdale2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    El menú no es tan amplio pero todo lo que pedimo estaba delicioso. Nos encantó el ambiente, las atenciones de todos y el precio que pagamos.
    The ExchangeResponded on March 13, 2025
    ¡Muchísimas gracias por sus amables palabras! Nos alegra saber que disfrutaron de la comida, el ambiente y el servicio. Agradecemos sus comentarios sobre el menú y siempre buscamos maneras de mejorar. ¡Esperamos darles la bienvenida pronto para otra gran experiencia!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Charlotte3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing place. Did everything they possibly could to accommodate my many requests. Great service! Strong and yummy drinks! Cam was a great waiter!!

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The Exchange is rated 4.6 stars by 975 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 27 times today
Google Map for The Exchange

25 South Queen Street, Lancaster, PA 17603

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Lancaster
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–12:00 am Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    The Exchange offers a public parking lot, attached to The Lancaster Marriott.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Ryan McQuillan
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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