You don’t have to make a mess in the kitchen to enjoy a home-cooked meal in York County, Pennsylvania. If you’re craving filling food with friendly service, then you will want to check out one of these top local homestyle restaurants.
1. Dutch Country Restaurant
Tradition is important at the Dutch Country Restaurant. The menu is made up of traditional Dutch recipes with items like the sunrise sampler and the broasted chicken. Try one of the baskets for lunch like the deep-fried shrimp basket or the sweet chili sauce chicken tender basket. Each one comes with a side of fries and your choice of coleslaw or applesauce.
In addition to the delicious food on the menu, the restaurant also offers you a unique historical view of Dutch Country. The building itself dates back to the 1930s, when it was initially a weigh station and livery stable with a small kitchen in the rear. Over the years, the restaurant has been moved and expanded multiple times, with the owner maintaining its commitment to family and friends and delicious home-cooked cuisine.
2. Central Family Restaurant
Situated in a great location, the Central Family Restaurant is just a short walk to Historic Downtown York. The homemade menu items will take you back to a time when you enjoyed a home-cooked meal in your parent’s kitchen with items, like fried chicken and a full rack of ribs. Most of the ingredients used in their recipes are locally-sourced from nearby farms.
Make sure you leave room for dessert. The chocolate cake is one of the most popular items on the menu at the Central Family Restaurant and comes topped with peanut butter icing. Are you in a rush but still want to enjoy a home-cooked meal? You can order your favorite Central Family Market items for delivery through Carryout Courier.
3. Lyndon: The Finer Diner
Restaurant ownership runs in the Quinn family. The founder of the Lyndon Diner learned what went into making a restaurant successful from his father. He offers many of the same recipes that his father did in his day, while also focusing on an affordable menu with great-tasting items. Whether you are looking for a fresh beef taco salad or a hot sandwich, like the mushroom Swiss cheese, you will never run out of delectable items to try here.
4. ROOST Uncommon Kitchen
The Roost Uncommon Kitchen offers a unique twist on traditional recipes from your childhood. They serve brunch all day with items like fried chicken and waffles or the Flower Pot, which comes with a scratch biscuit with apricot butter, hash browns, and cauliflower. You will also find traditional Southern recipes like shrimp and grits and green toast on the menu. The ROOST Uncommon Kitchen is located right in downtown historic York or you can enjoy its unique menu at home with delivery through Grubhub.
Winter is one of the best times to enjoy a large plate of your favorite home-cooked foods. Make dinner plans this weekend in the York area and try the best homestyle restaurants around.
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