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Checkers Bistro

300 West James Street, Lancaster, PA 17603
717.509.1069
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Ranked #3 of 394 restaurants in Lancaster
Price range: 10 AUD - 41 AUD
Cuisines: Bistro
Good for: Romantic, Bar Scene, Business, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
Restaurant details
Good for: Romantic, Bar Scene, Business, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
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Marlton, New Jersey
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14 reviews 14 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

We had lunch today at Checkers Bistro to celebrate our son's college graduation. The service was superb. The decor is warm and chic. Everyone's meal was delicious. The presentation of our meals were great. Then even gave our graduate a beautiful complimentary dessert. Highly recommend!

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Marietta, Pennsylvania
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13 reviews 13 reviews
13 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

The atmosphere, food and service were excellent. I had a couple of cocktails before dinner and they were perfectly prepared. My appetizer and meal were both delicious. I would definatey return!

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

Today we had a wonderful lunch at Checkers. This was our first time here. The service was excellent. Everything we ate was amazing-calamari, beet and goat cheese salad, scallops. duck tacos, pork belly sandwich and sushi grade tuna sandwich which was prepared to our request (lightly seared). The desserts-chocolate banana bread pudding and creme brulee were wonderful! Highly recommend. Can't... More

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Lancaster, Pennsylvania
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

For top-notch food, excellent service and a most pleasant atmosphere, check out Checker's Bistro on the corner of James and Mulberry St, and I strongly recommend making reservations in advance. And yes, it's worth it. I'm one of those people who won't eat goat cheese, dislikes any kind of game meat or goat, etc. My younger son is a chef... More

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MD
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12 reviews 12 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2013

We went on a Thursday night and had to sit at the bar because the place was packed. We had excellent service and the food was delicious

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York, Pennsylvania
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38 reviews 38 reviews
30 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2013

The experience was everything as described! My wife and I enjoyed the Coffee Cured Filet and the Braised Short Ribs. Absolutely perfect! Our server was gracious and helpful. The atmosphere was relaxing exceeded our expectations for our night out. This was our first visit. We will be back.

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York, Pennsylvania
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26 reviews 26 reviews
23 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2013

This was not our first visit - more like our fifth or sixth. But this time I just needed to pass on the good word! First the food is stellar. Portions are appropriate. On to the culture of the restaurant: this environment is unlike 99% of other restaurants. First, we had reservations for 5:00. At 4:55 we arrived to a... More

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Lancaster, Pennsylvania
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10 reviews 10 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013 via mobile

We went to Checkers for our first date night out after having our second child. The food was excellent. The atmosphere was great and just what we were looking for on this special night out. This was our first time at Checkers even though we have lived in Lancaster for over 3 years. We'll definitely be dining there again soon!

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Lancaster, Pennsylvania
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4 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 February 2013

I love this restaurant! Just ate their last night -- had duck tacos and an apple salad, both very tasty. And they have a great wines by the glass. They also are so nice for birthdays, it's subtle and you get free sorbet!

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See 3 more reviews by Sally A for Lancaster
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2013

My husband and I just moved to Lancaster and Checkers Bistro was our celebratory dinner out. We were delighted with the service and the food. I ordered the lobster bisque to start, which was rich and smooth. Then I had the beet salad, which was one of the best beet salads I've had. I ordered a half portion, which was... More

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