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Watering Trough

905 W Main St, Mount Joy, PA 17552-1833
(717) 653-6181
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Ranked #21 of 37 restaurants in Mount Joy
Most recent review
- 9 May 2013
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

We ate here a few weeks ago. The food is good. My husband said it was the best French dip sandwich he had ever eaten. My crab cakes were delicious. We would absolutely come back .

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Lancaster, Pennsylvania
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2013

Food was very good. Hubby had the Smothered Chicken and I tried the Chicken Brie. Both were really good meals and the chicken was juicy and tender. The side salads were fresh and very large....I suggest getting their house dressing, we both loved it. Service was very good and bar is very clean and appears to have been re-modeled recently.... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 December 2012 via mobile

Nice little bar and restaurant. Great staff, excellent bar, better than average food. Great salads and all the apps have been excellent. Many specials worth trying. I really enjoyed this place

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Mount Joy, Pennsylvania, United States
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12 restaurant reviews
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 August 2012

Okay, so my fiance and I started going here when we moved to Mount Joy back in April. We absolutely loved it. The bartenders are absolutely amazing and such great people. Very fast service and yummy drinks. The food is great. So much to choose from on the menu. I can say there was only one time I didnt LOVE... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 July 2012

Food was very good but selections limited to high calorie bar food. Good for watching a game with friends although hi-definition TVs would be nice.

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Lancaster, Pennsylvania
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 July 2012

We love going on Thursdays in order to take advantage of the 2 lbs. of crab legs for $16.95! That's not a typo - it's 2 lbs. - and comes with a salad and baked potato (or french fries). The crab legs have always tasted fresh and sweet. They also have other seafood specials (clams for $6.99) as well as... More

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Lancaster, Pennsylvania
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 February 2012

The Watering Trough had been a great restaurant ten years ago, but had really gone downhill within the last five. So it was with great anticipation that we embarked on an evening out with friends, we had heard that the restaurant was under new ownership and was good, after all it was ranked number 3 on tripadvisor for Mt Joy.... More

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Lancaster, Pennsylvania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 October 2011

Had a great time here on the weekends. And when I can I come during the week for some great food and service. Very friendly.

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Marietta, Pennsylvania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 October 2011

The food and people are just amazing. They have a smoking and non smoking bars, and a private dining area. Lots of great fun!

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2010

Wife and I both got ill after eating there.

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