Plough – American
Plough invites guests into a warm, communal space where the aroma of golden, house-baked focaccia and bubbling broiled oysters sets the stage for a soulful dining experience. The kitchen transforms seasonal ingredients into vibrant shared plates, from the delicate sweetness of butternut squash carpaccio to the satisfying crunch of crispy halloumi and salt-kissed brussels sprouts. Whether diving into a velvet-smooth whipped feta dip or a rich, crab-flecked soup, diners find a sanctuary where rustic charm meets refined, modern flavors.
25 South Queen Street, Lancaster PA https://ploughrestaurant.com/Rating: 3/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
What to order at Plough
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Cheeseburger & Fries | 19.6 g | 49.8 g |
| Tuscan Kale Caesar | 31.6 g | 41.6 g |
| Turkey, Bacon, & Cheddar Sandwich | 29.9 g | 40.7 g |
| Roasted Butternut Squash & Tuscan Kale Spaghetti | 0 g | 33.5 g |
| Broiled Oysters | 50.9 g | 32.9 g |
| Roasted Mushroom Sandwich | 45.7 g | 28.1 g |
| Slow Roasted Pork Chop | 6.4 g | 23.8 g |
| Saffron Tres Leches Cake | 33.4 g | 23.3 g |
| Butternut Squash Carpaccio | 16.9 g | 23 g |
| Ruby Rey Mez | 105.2 g | 21.4 g |
| Duck & Salumi Bolognese | 21.5 g | 21.2 g |
| Espresso Double Shot | 1.3 g | 21.2 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 3:30 PM, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its casual charm, guests highlight the approachable atmosphere at Plough as a suitable choice for a relaxed meal with friends. Visitors appreciate the straightforward dining experience and the decent setting, noting it as a reliable spot for those seeking a low-key and unpretentious gathering.
Menu
Small Plates
- House Baked Focaccia - $7: Seasonal rotations of infused focaccia bread, seasonal butter, sea salt Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Butternut Squash Carpaccio - $16: Baby arugula, spiced pumpkin seeds, whipped mascarpone, maple agrodolce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Salmon Dip - $18: Dill, parsley, pickled red onion, lemon zest, house potato chips Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Whipped Feta Dip - $16: Apple & walnut preserves, grilled focaccia Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Broiled Oysters - $22: Six cold water East Coast oysters, garlic butter, crispy bacon, Worcestershire Available at: dinner, lunch
- Celery Root & Crab Soup - $18: Apple, tarragon, brown butter Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Creamy Tomato Bisque - $13: Focaccia croutons, parmesan, fine herbs, aleppo pepper Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Brussels Sprouts - $16: Bacon, whipped goat cheese, apple, pickled red onions, spiced pumpkin seeds, maple agrodolce Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Halloumi Cheese - $19: Fig & date spread, walnut, fig balsamic, julienne apple & dill Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Plough Board - $30: Selection of three local & imported cheeses, daily charcuterie, grapes, honey, whole grain mustard, assortment of crackers Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Asian Pear & Fig Salad - $16: Tuscan kale, bleu cheese, walnuts, shallot honey vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tuscan Kale Caesar - $15: Romaine, Tuscan kale, pickled red onions, parmesan, lemon zest, focaccia breadcrumbs, miso Caesar dressing Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Autumn Squash Panzanella - $15: Roasted butternut squash, focaccia croutons, baby arugula, mozzarella, sage, maple agrodolce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Slow Roasted Chicken Coq Au Vin - $31: Cauliflower purée, roasted root vegetables, baby greens, port & shallot sauce Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, High-Fiber, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Apple & Goat Cheese Stuffed Autumn Squash - $28: Cous cous, chickpeas, golden raisin, maple agrodolce, ricotta salata Available at: dinner, lunch
- Braised Beef Stroganoff - $32: Beef cheek, mustard cream, roasted mushrooms, spätzle, turnip greens, crispy onions Available at: dinner, lunch
- Slow Roasted Pork Chop - $37: 12 oz bone-in pork chop, cauliflower purée, baharat honey glazed carrots, port & shallot sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hoisin Glazed Barramundi - $38: Crispy sweet potatoes, grilled broccolini, nori citrus butter sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Curried Lamb Lo Mein - $28: Crispy shallot, bok choy, cashews, sesame, lime zest Available at: dinner, lunch
- 12 oz Grilled Strip Steak - $46: Sweet potato mash, brussels sprouts, red pepper chimichurri, black garlic molasses Available at: dinner, lunch
- Maple Glazed Salmon Bowl - $27: Roasted butternut squash, couscous, chickpeas, pumpkin seeds, cucumber, sweet peppers Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Curried Chicken Bowl - $24: Saffron rice, chickpeas, roasted sweet potato, roasted butternut squash, cilantro Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Moroccan Beef Stew Bowl - $27: Saffron rice, baharat yogurt, golden raisins, baby herb salad Available at: dinner, lunch
Pasta
- Roasted Butternut Squash & Tuscan Kale Spaghetti - $25: Kale & pumpkin seed pesto, golden raisin, lemon zest, ricotta salata Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cider Glazed Ham Hock & Collard Green Mac & Cheese - $32: House cavatelli, noble cheddar sauce, focaccia breadcrumb, crispy onion Available at: dinner, lunch
- Duck & Salumi Bolognese - $28: Creste de gallo pasta, tomato, Sicilian oregano, piave cheese, focaccia breadcrumb Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Handhelds
- Plough Burger - $19: 6 oz dry aged angus patty, garlic pickles, whole grain mustard aioli, mustard onions, smoked noble cheddar cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Cheese - $17: Brie, bacon, noble cheddar, apple & walnut preserves, caramelized onions, challah bread Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Tenderloin & Black Bean Tacos - $21: Three corn tortillas, chipotle crema, red pepper chimichurri, served with cumin spiced black beans Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Mushroom Sandwich - $16: Mushrooms, fontina cheese, shredded Tuscan kale, lemon horseradish aioli, poppy seed bun Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shaved Ribeye Cheesesteak - $18: Caramelized onions, cooper sharp cheese, garlic mayo, seeded roll Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Angus Beef Plough Dog - $15: Caraway apple cider mustard, green goddess slaw, garlic pickles, brioche bun Available at: dinner, lunch
- Turkey, Bacon, & Cheddar Sandwich - $16: Caraway apple cider mustard, green goddess dressing, noble cheddar, garlic pickles, toasted sourdough Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Kid's Menu
- Pasta Alfredo - $10 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheeseburger & Fries - $12 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buttered Noodles - $10 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Tenders & Fries - $11 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Cheese & Fries - $10 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mac & Cheese - $8 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pasta Marinara - $10 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Saffron Tres Leches Cake - $14: Gluten free sponge cake, pistachio, saffron milk Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Miso Chocolate Banana Bread - $13: Banana crémeux, miso butterscotch Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Honey Butter Brûléed Focaccia - $12: White wine poached pear, chantilly cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Chocolate Crémeux - $12: Puffed wheat berry, amarena cherry, miso butterscotch Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Seasonal Sorbet - $8 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream - $6 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Leaves in the River - $14: Hibiscus infused Irvine vodka, elderberry anise blackstrap simple, Italicus bergamotto liqueur, white cranberry, lime Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Sunset Limited - $16: Hayman’s vibrant citrus gin, black orange tea, aveze, lemon, orange essence, saffron infused grapefruit egg foam Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Ruby Rey Mez - $18: Joven Ilegal mezcal, port, clove blackstrap simple, sfumato, black garlic molasses, black walnut bitters Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC
- Treaty of Amiens - $14: Earl grey infused whiskey, vanilla honey simple, creole rhum clement shrub, apple, lemon Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Trial by Fire - $16: Reposado tequila, honey pepper syrup, nut walnut Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Elixir #3 - $17: House selected gin, apple cider, st. germaine, lemon, demerara simple, rosemary infused chartreuse, flamed grapefruit Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- The Fashioned - $16: House selected bourbon, black currant tea simple, macerated berries, plum bitters, Peychaud’s bitters Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC
- Cherry Bark Tonic - $15: Cherry bark dark rum, Kronan Swedish rum punsch, creole rhum clement, grapefruit shrub, honey simple, allspice dram, lemon, tonic, angostura bitters Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Cholesterol, Lectin-Free
- You Wouldn’t Know (Mocktail) - $8: Lemon vanilla shrub, peach apple simple, white cranberry juice, topped with tonic Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
- Fig-ure It Out (Mocktail) - $10: Fig mash, orange blossom water, faux tequila, clove blackstrap simple, flamed orange swath, splash soda Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, TLC
- Our Town Proper Pils (Draft) - $8: Pilsner, crisp, clean lager. 5.0% ABV Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Desperate Times German-Style Weizen (Draft) - $8: Weizen, wheat beer, notes of banana and clove. 5.4% ABV Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC
- Spring House Seven Gates (Draft) - $8: Pale Ale, crisp, hoppy, tropical. 5.6% ABV Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Hitchhiker Brewing Bane of Existence (Draft) - $9: IPA, notes of passion fruit, melon, stone fruit, and mango. 6.6% ABV Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- New Trail Brewing Crisp Amber Lager (Draft) - $7: Red Lager, balanced, full-flavored, refreshing. 5.0% ABV Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Rural City Chopper (Draft) - $8: American Brown Ale, malty sweetness, light hop bitterness. 5.3% ABV Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal
- New Belgium Voodoo Ranger Juicy Haze (Draft) - $8: Hazy IPA, bright tropical aromas, citrus flavors, smooth finish. 7.5% ABV Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Rotating Seasonal Nitro Beer - $8 Dietary tags: Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol
- Espresso Single Shot - $4 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Espresso Double Shot - $6
- Americano - $4
- Cappuccino - $7
- Latte - $7
Frequently Asked Questions about Plough
- What is the highest-protein dish at Plough?
- Cheeseburger & Fries, at roughly 49.8g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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