The season of flowers and chocolates is coming up, but don’t forget about your Valentine’s Day dinners! The Fourth Estate has put together a variety of cuisines for you to enjoy with friends and family. Restaurants fill up fast, so reservations are a must this February.
401 Prime
Style: Steak house
Hours: Monday–Thursday, 4:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.; Friday–Saturday, 4:00 p.m.–12:00 a.m.
Pricing: $$$$ ($100+)
Where: Lancaster, PA
The Belvedere Inn
Style: American
Hours: Sunday–Thursday, 4:00–9:00 p.m.; Friday–Saturday, 4:00–10:00 p.m.
Pricing: $$$ ($50-100)
Where: Lancaster, PA
C’est La Vie
Style: French
Hours: Tuesday–Saturday, 11:30 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
Pricing: $$ ($30-50)
Where: Lancaster, PA
John J. Jeffries Restaurant
Style: American
Hours: Monday–Saturday, 5:00–9:00 p.m.; Sunday, 5:00–8:00 p.m.
Pricing: $$$ ($50-100)
Where: Lancaster, PA
Luca Pizzeria
Style: Pizza
Hours: Monday–Sunday, 11:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
Pricing: $$ ($30-50)
Where: Lancaster, PA
Student & Faculty Input: “My favorite appetizer definitely has to be the focaccia and burrata duo,” Sophomore Mira F. said.
OKA Asian Fusion
Style: Sushi
Hours: Tuesday–Saturday, 11:00 a.m.–9:30 p.m.; Sunday, 12:00–9:30 p.m.
Pricing: $ ($10-20)
Where: Lancaster, PA
Student & Faculty Input: Freshman Citizen G. said, “I always get the seaweed salad when I go, and they always have fun names for all of the sushi rolls.”
Plaza Azteca
Style: Mexican
Hours: Monday–Friday, 11:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.; Saturday, 11:00 a.m.–10:30 p.m.; Sunday, 12:00–9:30 p.m.
Pricing: $ ($10-20)
Where: Lancaster, PA
Student & Faculty Input: Junior August G. said, “Everyone there is super sweet, and the atmosphere is always so vibrant. Usually, I get the fish tacos and they never disappoint.”
Harvest Seasonal Grill
Style: American
Hours: Monday–Saturday, 11:30 a.m.–9:00 p.m.; Sunday, 11:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
Pricing: $$ ($30-50)
Where: Lancaster, PA
Student & Faculty Input: Upper School Administrative Assistant Ms. Sultzbach said, “The brussels sprout appetizer is a must-have…. It’s [Harvest] fancy, but also casual. You can expect good food, but also not a high bill.”
