Kyle & Steph Zook
Looking for a classy place to eat dinner? Check out Checker’s Bistro! My wife took me here for my birthday dinner. It was the first time for both of us, and we were quite pleased with the service and food! We had the roasted beet salad and lobster mac n cheese for our appetizers. I wasn’t very excited when she mentioned that she wants to order beet salad. So I ordered the mac n cheese (normally we share an appetizer), but the beet salad was almost better than the mac n cheese, which comes with Gruyere and Parmigiano Reggiano cheese. We ate the grilled prosciutto & fig pizza and beef bourguignon for our entrées. The bourguignon was great comfort food for a cold December night. So much so that our dinner was over around 7:30, and we both wanted to go home and sleep. 😀
David Rude
Wonderful restaurant! The atmosphere of the place is fine dining but the price is affordable. Lighting is a little dark. Our server Laura was sweet and attentive. They ran out of what I ordered but gave me a comparable (more expensive)plate for the same (lesser) price of what I ordered: thank you! The portions are generous which is atypical for fine dining. The food is awesome! The wine list is extensive. They have beer as well from local brewers. Great place for a for a date night!
Clarence Reber III
Only my second visit, but I seriously really like this place. We went during happy hour at the bar and sampled a few different items off of that menu. But, if you don't know already, the duck tacos here are one of the best bites of food you can get in Lancaster. Duck, fried wonton, hoisin sauce, cilantro and maybe...guac? So good - we ordered two plates of them. The risotto balls were delicious. They also made a good lobster and brie pizza with fantastic dough, nice cheese...but way too much arugula. The greens were overpowering the subtle taste of the lobster.
Oh, a nice Manhattan and fresh Firestone Walker didn't hurt anything. Very much looking forward to going back.
William Illingworth
My wife and I have been attending Checkers since 2014. It is our absolute favorite fine dining experience in Lancaster. What I think works best for us is that Checkers has a younger feel and atmosphere with all of the expectations of fine dining. Napkins are folded when you leave the table, extra silverware is presented when needed (without asking) by using a napkin to hold the silver so it is never touched by hands other than mine, Sonya always gives us recommendations that we trust, it is clear that the staff KNOWS the menu, we are never badgered by staff but always cared for, our reservation is always met without issue, and there has never once been a problem with our meal. The chef and his staff always have something new to try and they always deliver on their quality. Attached are photos of their duck liver pate, their swordfish special, and their classic coffee crusted filet mignon that my wife always gets.
Absolutely recommend!
Esther A
Conventional cuisine in a classy atmosphere. The dessert was definitely a highlight. Duck tacos were novel and delicious.
Kevin V
Made reservations for our anniversary. My food was great. I had meatloaf, mashed potatoes, and snow peas. My wife ordered chicken Alfredo instead of seafood Alfredo and they were happy to make that for her. Our beers we're good and they gave us a free little dessert with a rose at the end. Our waiter was attentive and nice to work with. Can't wait to come back.
Denise Laudenberger
We all got the chicken, and it was amazing! Lovely ambience, great service, and the food was wonderful. Loved the 1920's "speakeasy" music playing, not too loud to enjoy conversation, but loud enough to set the mood. To top things off, we mentioned that we were celebrating my new job, and they surprised us with an after-dinner sorbet for everyone! What a classy and thoughtful touch!
Kenneth Ramsdell
Very nice place great service and great food.
The order was taken placed cooked and served perfectly. A great place for a business dinner a family dinner or any occasion in between. A definite go
Tom K
Great meal. The Peking duck tacos were amazing! Excellent waitstaff. Attentive without being overbearing.
J Fur
Wow.super cool place. Excellent service and the food was fantastic!
Nichole Mohry
Had a wonderful time for drinks and got the lobster and brie pizza. Wonderful choice! Larger than we thought and tasted wonderful!!! Got a wonderful gift at the end for being a first time guest!
Mercedes Benz
This place is awesome. Great food, atmosphere and bartender Emeliu. He learned I was new to Lancaster. See the complimentary welcome dessert! Definitely will return.
Lily Williams
My husband and I were celebrating our anniversary, so we decided to go to Checkers. It is a very romantic atmosphere, which we loved. The french onion soup is delicious, the best I have ever had! Overall, our food was delicious. It was disappointing that they were out of almost everything on the dessert menu, but things happen! The reason for 4 stars is because of the service. My mom and aunt went the week before to celebrate their 50th birthday. They raved about the service and said their server wrote a note in chocolate for them with their dessert. We did not receive great service like that, which was disappointing... We aren't afraid to spend money on good food, but for how much we spent, I would have expected the service to be excellent. Maybe we just went on an off night.
Qadry Ismail
Great service, very pleasant and welcoming. Warm atmosphere with comfortable seating. Food was amazing! The Sweet and Spicy Thai Chili Cauliflower was delicious. Perfect appetizer or can be a meal depending on your appetite. Roasted chicken I highly recommend. Mix drinks menu was unique. Good price point for an upscale casual dining experience.
Roy Milne
Birthday Dinner for Mom, her choice of location. The food and service are always great here. We were a group of 8 and the evening flowed very nicely. Great atmosphere for couples or small groups, and the food is some of the best in town! Not our first visit here and definitely won't be our last.
Tina Fluke
Staff was exceptional; kind and attentive. The atmosphere was perfect for our casual birthday celebration between two friends. Our waitress was attentive, but not hovering over the table. Cocktails were well mixed, salads fresh and entrees perfectly cooked. The vegetable medley served as a side to the salmon was bright colorful and delicious. The creme brule for dessert was creamy and delicious with the perfect crisp sugar top! Our waitress surprised us with 2 complimentary glasses of bubbly for the the birthday girl which was so appropriate for us. The 20 something celebrating a birthday at the next table had received a flaming birthday dessert; appropriate for her age, but would not have been for us. Highly recommended. And thank you for the experience.
Kalie Johnson
Absolutely incredible experience. My husband made a reservation for our anniversary and we were treated exceptionally well. The dessert we ordered came with a special message! The food was very well prepared and menu options were all appealing.
Rich Marston
Dining here never disappoints. The staff is attentive, knowledgeable and friendly. The food is always great and always delicious. The atmosphere and decor is stylish and inviting. A great place for a special evening out with friends or a romantic dinner with a loved one. Also appropriate for an upscale business dinner. One of my favorite places in Lancaster.
Madelyn Walter
My boyfriend and I attended this location to celebrate my 21st birthday & our 6 year anniversary.
Booking a table was super easy! The app was super helpful and it took only 2 minutes.
Once we got to the restaurant, Amber, our waitress, did an amazing job. She recommended a cocktail, which I LOVED, and was super sweet! Our dinner was wonderful, portions were great, burger actually cooked to what I requested (medium). At the end of the night, Amber brought out the dessert we ordered on a plate that said “happy anniversary” - and then surprised us with champagne that said “happy 21st”! Overall, my experience at this restaurant was so wonderful, and the atmosphere of this location is so beautiful and relaxed. 10/10!
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