The Olde Lincoln House Bar & Restaurant – American
Stepping into this historic landmark feels like a warm embrace, where the charm of a bygone era meets the lively energy of a modern gathering spot. The air is thick with the savory scent of bubbling French onion soup and golden jumbo wings, while plates of briny oysters and creamy baked crab dip invite guests to linger over drinks and shared stories. It is a sanctuary of timeless comfort where contemporary flavors and rustic tradition find a perfect, welcoming home.
1398 West Main Street, Ephrata PA 17522 https://oldelincolnhouse.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
What to order at The Olde Lincoln House Bar & Restaurant
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Pressed Cuban Sandwich | 35.7 g | 72.7 g |
| Dozen Jumbo Wings | 122.7 g | 52.7 g |
| Winter Salad | 63 g | 48.7 g |
| Steak Salad | 26 g | 31.8 g |
| Chicago Beef Sandwich | 6.8 g | 31.6 g |
| Roasted Tomato Soup (Bowl) | 33.2 g | 28.3 g |
| Cobb Salad | 43.9 g | 28.2 g |
| French Onion Soup Crock (Bowl) | 45.5 g | 27.3 g |
| French Onion Soup Crock (Cup) | 45.5 g | 27.3 g |
| Maple Bourbon Salmon | 14.3 g | 27.3 g |
| Birria Tacos | 11.6 g | 26.9 g |
| Vegetable Wrap | 53.3 g | 23.1 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its excellent sandwiches, guests rave about the kitchen's clear pride in every plate and the high quality of the ingredients. Reviewers highlight the knowledgeable and timely service, noting that the cozy, pleasant atmosphere makes it a standout destination for a local meal.
Menu
Starters
- Roasted Tomato Soup (Bowl) - $7.5: Provolone cheese, parmesan & croutons Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Tomato Soup (Cup) - $6: Provolone cheese, parmesan & croutons Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- French Onion Soup Crock (Bowl) - $7.5: Provolone cheese, Swiss & croutons Available at: dinner, lunch
- French Onion Soup Crock (Cup) - $6: Provolone cheese, Swiss & croutons Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lincoln Fries - $13: Fries baked with cheddar cheese & bacon; topped with lettuce, diced tomato & house bistro sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Edamame - $9: Steamed soy beans in pods, tossed with kosher salt Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dozen Jumbo Wings - $17: With celery & bleu cheese sauces; choice of Mild, Medium, Hot, Suicide, Barbecue, Garlic Parmesan & Old Bay Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Charred Sprouts - $14: Charred in bacon fat with shallots, bacon, apple butter, and goat cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Oysters: Six oysters on the half shell with lemon wedge, cocktail sauce & mignonette Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baked Crab Dip - $16: Topped with parmesan; served with warm soft pretzel bites Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Pickles - $9: Served with house bistro sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Steak Egg Rolls - $13: Made in house. Served with horsey sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buffalo Shrimp - $14: Battered fried shrimp, tossed in buffalo sauce, served with celery and bleu cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Poutine - $13: French Fries topped with a mushroom gravy, cheese curds & scallions Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Caesar Salad - $13: Romaine tossed with Caesar dressing, parmesan cheese, tomato & croutons Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegan Bowl - $18: Mixed greens, toasted chickpeas, mixed seeds, roasted butternut squash, roasted cauliflower, roasted sweet potato, avocado, pickled onion, carrots; served with house citrus vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cobb Salad - $18: Romaine, bacon, tomato, house smoked chicken, roasted corn, avocado, hard boiled egg, pickled onion & bleu cheese crumble Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak Salad - $24: Mixed greens, pickled onions, roasted tomatoes, carrots & bleu cheese crumble, grilled 8 oz. Delmonico steak & a red wine mustard vinaigrette Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Chicken Salad - $18: Mixed greens, carrots, tomato, cucumbers, red onions, bacon, cheddar cheese, hard-boiled egg & sliced crispy chicken Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Winter Salad - $14: Roasted sweet potato, roasted squash, goat cheese, red onion & pecans on a bed of spring mix with red wine mustard vinaigrette Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Burgers
- Cheeseburger - $16.5: Grilled 8 oz. burger on a brioche roll with American cheese, lettuce & tomato Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bourbon Barrel Burger - $18: Grilled 8 oz. burger on a brioche roll with bourbon caramelized onions, smoked Gouda, bacon, creamy tomato jam, lettuce & tomato Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mushroom Burger - $17.5: Grilled 8 oz. burger on a brioche roll with lettuce, tomato, sautéed mushroom medley, Swiss cheese & a soffritto aioli Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Burger - $17: House made chickpea-based burger mixed with shredded squash, sweet potato, and asparagus; topped with tzatziki sauce, arugula, & pickled onion Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Tavern Fare
- Crab Cake Sandwich - $19: Served on a brioche roll with lettuce, tomato & a side of remoulade Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish Tacos (2) - $15: Battered rockfish with cabbage, fresh jalapeno, pickled onion; finished with a cilantro chili lime crema Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Birria Tacos - $15: Slow roasted beef in traditional Mexican spices, with cheddar cheese & roasted corn salsa; served with a side of birria broth Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Turkey Rachel - $15: Sliced turkey, melted Swiss, cole slaw & thousand island on marbled rye Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pressed Cuban Sandwich - $15: Roasted pork, ham, Swiss cheese, dill pickles & mustard; pressed on ciabatta bread Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicago Beef Sandwich - $17: Sliced prime rib with house made giardiniera on a steak roll; served with au jus Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Fingers & Fries - $15: With a side of BBQ sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Wrap - $15: Mixed greens, giardiniera, cucumber & roasted tomatoes Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smokey Pork Mac & Cheese - $18: Mac & cheese with sharp cheddar & smoked gouda; baked with panko breadcrumbs & a smoky pork pineapple BBQ Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hand Battered Fish & Chips - $22: House IPA battered Haddock: served with fries, cole slaw & remoulade Dietary tags: Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lincolns Prime Rib Sammy - $17: Sliced prime rib on a brioche roll with bourbon caramelized onions & a house made cheddar sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pressed Turkey Sandwich - $15: Sliced turkey, provolone cheese, apple slices, arugula, tomatoes, sweet apple butter and olive oil on ciabatta bread Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Roasted Prime Rib: Served with au jus, horseradish, fingerling potatoes & seasonal vegetable Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled 12 oz. Delmonico: Topped with a house chimichurri; served with fingerling potatoes & seasonal vegetable Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Chicken - $29: Roasted airline chicken breast with a butternut squash puree, charred carrots, brown buttered apples, pine nuts & scallions Available at: dinner, lunch
- Broiled Crab Cakes - $34: Twin 4 oz. cakes with jumbo lump & claw; served with fingerling potatoes, seasonal vegetable & remoulade Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Maple Bourbon Salmon - $34: Pan seared in bacon fat, flambéed in bourbon, glazed with maple syrup and pecans. Served with grilled sweet potatoes, roasted brussels sprouts, and roasted cauliflower Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pan Seared Scallops - $36: Five pan seared scallops with a cauliflower puree, bacon, roasted sprouts & pickled shallots Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veal Jagerschnitzel - $32: Breaded and fried veal cutlet over bacon fat poached smashed potato, topped with mushroom gravy. Served with braised red cabbage Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Halibut - $36: Pan seared Halibut with white beans, roasted corn, wilted spinach, roasted tomatoes & chicken stock; finished with pecans & fresh lemon Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Dark Side of the Moon - $9: Fudge cake soaked in coffee liqueur & filled with chocolate mousse; topped with chocolate ganache Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Peanut Butter Pie - $9: Reese's Peanut Butter Cups infused in a dark chocolate and peanut butter mousse Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Pineapple Upside Down Cake - $9: Served warm with a white chocolate caramel drizzle, maraschino cherries & white chocolate flake Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Layered Lemon Raspberry - $9: Honey graham cracker crust, lemon cake, raspberry jam, vanilla cheesecake, lemon mousse icing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Banana Chocolate Swirl Cake - $9: Banana cake and chocolate chip cake swirled together with walnuts Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Limoncello Flute - $13: Lemon gelato swirled with Limoncello Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Lincoln House Old Fashioned: Knob Creek bourbon, orange bitters, Pratt Standard syrup, club soda, whiskey cherry, charred orange Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- The Exene - $14: Bulleit Bourbon, Aperol aperitif, fresh lemon & honey syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Bloody Mary Todd: Tito's Vodka with house blend tomato juice and spices, crispy bacon and olives Dietary tags: Juice-Cleanse
- Orchard Fizz (Mocktail): Apple cider, 100% maple syrup, topped with ginger ale, cinnamon stick Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Lavender Lemonade (Mocktail): Lemonade, lavender syrup, fresh mint, dried lemon garnish Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal
Frequently Asked Questions about The Olde Lincoln House Bar & Restaurant
- Which dishes work for multiple diets at once (e.g., keto + gluten-free)?
- Edamame and oysters both qualify for keto and gluten-free diets, while pan seared scallops also meet both dietary requirements.
- What do customers love most about this restaurant according to reviews?
- Customers love the excellent sandwiches, high-quality ingredients, knowledgeable service, and the cozy, pleasant atmosphere of this historic destination.
- What makes this restaurant unique or special?
- This historic landmark is unique for its cozy, rustic atmosphere, high-quality sandwiches, and extensive menu catering to over thirty dietary preferences.
- How extensive is this restaurant's menu selection?
- The menu features a diverse American selection including seafood, sandwiches, and soups, with extensive options catering to over 35 dietary preferences.
- Is this restaurant currently open and operational?
- The restaurant is currently operational, with active service and a website available at https://oldelincolnhouse.com/ for more information.
- What is the price range at this restaurant?
- The Olde Lincoln House Bar & Restaurant is a moderate-priced ($$) establishment serving American cuisine in a historic setting.
- What is this restaurant's overall rating?
- The Olde Lincoln House Bar & Restaurant has an average rating of 4.0/5.
- What are the standout dishes based on the menu?
- Standout menu items include French onion soup, jumbo wings, oysters, baked crab dip, cheese steak egg rolls, and pan seared scallops.
- Does this restaurant offer good ambiance?
- Reviewers highlight the cozy, pleasant atmosphere of this historic landmark, noting it as a standout destination for a local meal.
- How can I contact this restaurant?
- Contact The Olde Lincoln House Bar & Restaurant by visiting their official website at https://oldelincolnhouse.com/ for more information.
- What is the highest-protein dish at The Olde Lincoln House Bar & Restaurant?
- Pressed Cuban Sandwich, at roughly 72.7g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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