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: vegetarian, nut-free, high-protein, dairy-free, gluten-free, keto, low-carb, vegan, halal, pescatarian, low-sodium, diabetic, sugar-free, mediterranean, plant-based, heart-healthy, low-fat, atkins, high-fiber, anti-inflammatory, clean-eating, dash-sodium-reduced, low-cholesterol, south-beach, volumetrics, alkaline, tlc, lectin-free, mayo-clinic, sirtfood
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, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
- Butternut Squash Carpaccio - $16: Baby arugula, spiced pumpkin seeds, whipped mascarpone, maple agrodolce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Smoked Salmon Dip - $18: Dill, parsley, pickled red onion, lemon zest, house potato chips Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Whipped Feta Dip - $16: Apple & walnut preserves, grilled focaccia Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
- Broiled Oysters - $22: Six cold water East Coast oysters, garlic butter, crispy bacon, Worcestershire Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Lectin-Free
- Celery Root & Crab Soup - $18: Apple, tarragon, brown butter Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Volumetrics
- Creamy Tomato Bisque - $13: Focaccia croutons, parmesan, fine herbs, aleppo pepper Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Volumetrics
- Crispy Brussels Sprouts - $16: Bacon, whipped goat cheese, apple, pickled red onions, spiced pumpkin seeds, maple agrodolce Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
- Crispy Halloumi Cheese - $19: Fig & date spread, walnut, fig balsamic, julienne apple & dill Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
- Plough Board - $30: Selection of three local & imported cheeses, daily charcuterie, grapes, honey, whole grain mustard, assortment of crackers Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Salads
- Asian Pear & Fig Salad - $16: Tuscan kale, bleu cheese, walnuts, shallot honey vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Tuscan Kale Caesar - $15: Romaine, Tuscan kale, pickled red onions, parmesan, lemon zest, focaccia breadcrumbs, miso Caesar dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic, Sirtfood
- Autumn Squash Panzanella - $15: Roasted butternut squash, focaccia croutons, baby arugula, mozzarella, sage, maple agrodolce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
Main Courses
- Slow Roasted Chicken Coq Au Vin - $31: Cauliflower purée, roasted root vegetables, baby greens, port & shallot sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Apple & Goat Cheese Stuffed Autumn Squash - $28: Cous cous, chickpeas, golden raisin, maple agrodolce, ricotta salata Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- Braised Beef Stroganoff - $32: Beef cheek, mustard cream, roasted mushrooms, spätzle, turnip greens, crispy onions Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Slow Roasted Pork Chop - $37: 12 oz bone-in pork chop, cauliflower purée, baharat honey glazed carrots, port & shallot sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Hoisin Glazed Barramundi - $38: Crispy sweet potatoes, grilled broccolini, nori citrus butter sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Curried Lamb Lo Mein - $28: Crispy shallot, bok choy, cashews, sesame, lime zest Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free
- 12 oz Grilled Strip Steak - $46: Sweet potato mash, brussels sprouts, red pepper chimichurri, black garlic molasses Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
- Maple Glazed Salmon Bowl - $27: Roasted butternut squash, couscous, chickpeas, pumpkin seeds, cucumber, sweet peppers Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Curried Chicken Bowl - $24: Saffron rice, chickpeas, roasted sweet potato, roasted butternut squash, cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- Moroccan Beef Stew Bowl - $27: Saffron rice, baharat yogurt, golden raisins, baby herb salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Pasta
- Roasted Butternut Squash & Tuscan Kale Spaghetti - $25: Kale & pumpkin seed pesto, golden raisin, lemon zest, ricotta salata Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic, Sirtfood
- Cider Glazed Ham Hock & Collard Green Mac & Cheese - $32: House cavatelli, noble cheddar sauce, focaccia breadcrumb, crispy onion Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Duck & Salumi Bolognese - $28: Creste de gallo pasta, tomato, Sicilian oregano, piave cheese, focaccia breadcrumb Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Handhelds
- Plough Burger - $19: 6 oz dry aged angus patty, garlic pickles, whole grain mustard aioli, mustard onions, smoked noble cheddar cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Grilled Cheese - $17: Brie, bacon, noble cheddar, apple & walnut preserves, caramelized onions, challah bread Dietary tags: High-Protein
- Beef Tenderloin & Black Bean Tacos - $21: Three corn tortillas, chipotle crema, red pepper chimichurri, served with cumin spiced black beans Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
- Roasted Mushroom Sandwich - $16: Mushrooms, fontina cheese, shredded Tuscan kale, lemon horseradish aioli, poppy seed bun Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Shaved Ribeye Cheesesteak - $18: Caramelized onions, cooper sharp cheese, garlic mayo, seeded roll Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Angus Beef Plough Dog - $15: Caraway apple cider mustard, green goddess slaw, garlic pickles, brioche bun Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Turkey, Bacon, & Cheddar Sandwich - $16: Caraway apple cider mustard, green goddess dressing, noble cheddar, garlic pickles, toasted sourdough Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Kid's Menu
- Pasta Alfredo - $10 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Cheeseburger & Fries - $12 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Buttered Noodles - $10 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Chicken Tenders & Fries - $11 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Grilled Cheese & Fries - $10 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Mac & Cheese - $8 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Pasta Marinara - $10 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, Mayo-Clinic
Desserts
- Saffron Tres Leches Cake - $14: Gluten free sponge cake, pistachio, saffron milk Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian
- Miso Chocolate Banana Bread - $13: Banana crémeux, miso butterscotch Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Honey Butter Brûléed Focaccia - $12: White wine poached pear, chantilly cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Chocolate Crémeux - $12: Puffed wheat berry, amarena cherry, miso butterscotch Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Seasonal Sorbet - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC
- Scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream - $6 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Lectin-Free
Beverages
- Leaves in the River - $14: Hibiscus infused Irvine vodka, elderberry anise blackstrap simple, Italicus bergamotto liqueur, white cranberry, lime
- Sunset Limited - $16: Hayman’s vibrant citrus gin, black orange tea, aveze, lemon, orange essence, saffron infused grapefruit egg foam
- Ruby Rey Mez - $18: Joven Ilegal mezcal, port, clove blackstrap simple, sfumato, black garlic molasses, black walnut bitters
- Treaty of Amiens - $14: Earl grey infused whiskey, vanilla honey simple, creole rhum clement shrub, apple, lemon
- Trial by Fire - $16: Reposado tequila, honey pepper syrup, nut walnut
- Elixir #3 - $17: House selected gin, apple cider, st. germaine, lemon, demerara simple, rosemary infused chartreuse, flamed grapefruit
- The Fashioned - $16: House selected bourbon, black currant tea simple, macerated berries, plum bitters, Peychaud’s bitters
- 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
- You Wouldn’t Know (Mocktail) - $8: Lemon vanilla shrub, peach apple simple, white cranberry juice, topped with tonic
- Fig-ure It Out (Mocktail) - $10: Fig mash, orange blossom water, faux tequila, clove blackstrap simple, flamed orange swath, splash soda
- Our Town Proper Pils (Draft) - $8: Pilsner, crisp, clean lager. 5.0% ABV
- Desperate Times German-Style Weizen (Draft) - $8: Weizen, wheat beer, notes of banana and clove. 5.4% ABV
- Spring House Seven Gates (Draft) - $8: Pale Ale, crisp, hoppy, tropical. 5.6% ABV
- Hitchhiker Brewing Bane of Existence (Draft) - $9: IPA, notes of passion fruit, melon, stone fruit, and mango. 6.6% ABV
- New Trail Brewing Crisp Amber Lager (Draft) - $7: Red Lager, balanced, full-flavored, refreshing. 5.0% ABV
- Rural City Chopper (Draft) - $8: American Brown Ale, malty sweetness, light hop bitterness. 5.3% ABV
- New Belgium Voodoo Ranger Juicy Haze (Draft) - $8: Hazy IPA, bright tropical aromas, citrus flavors, smooth finish. 7.5% ABV
- Rotating Seasonal Nitro Beer - $8
- Espresso Single Shot - $4
- Espresso Double Shot - $6
- Americano - $4
- Cappuccino - $7
- Latte - $7