It may appear that Lancaster PA is landlocked. In fact, the western border of Lancaster County is defined by the Susquehanna River, which provides residents and visitors a wonderful waterway where we shop, play and especially, EAT! You’ll find stunning views, hiking & biking trails, quaint towns & fun attractions. The “Rivertowns” of Columbia, Marietta and Wrightsville are a great place to relax and enjoy some scenic beauty & unique attractions. As you can see by the list below, there are LOTS of great restaurants in and near Columbia PA and we’ll help you find them!
This Blog is all about Columbia PA Restaurants
Why Visit the Rivertowns of Lancaster PA?
If you need more than a huge collection of fantastic Columbia PA restaurants to motivate you to visit the River Towns, here are some additional ideas for you to round out your day:
- If you’re looking for outdoor adventures, check out Shank’s Mare Outfitters, the Northwest Lancaster County River Trail and Chickies Rock Outfitters.
- For visitors who want to learn about the local history, try the National Clock & Watch Museum, Wright’s Ferry Mansion or Turkey Hill Experience.
- Columbia is also known for being home to some great Antique Shops: Burning Bridge Antiques, Rivertowne Antique Center, Bootleg Antiques, and Toll Booth Antiques.
Columbia PA Restaurants
Bully’s Restaurant & Pub | 647 Union St, Columbia | Website
Union Station Grill | 173 S 4th St, Columbia | Website
Hinkle’s Restaurant | 261 Locust St, Columbia | Website
Columbia Kettle Works | 40 N 3rd St, Columbia | Website
Black Olive Family Diner | 1506 Lancaster Ave, Columbia | Website
Trio Bar & Grill | 3707 Marietta Ave, Columbia | Website
Smith’s Hotel | 1030 Lancaster Ave, Columbia | Website
Creekside Café | 1519 Habecker Rd, Columbia
Café 301 | 301 Locust St, Columbia | Website
Mr. Joe’s Steak House & Restaurant | 200 S 4th St, Columbia
Coffee & Cream | 101 N Front St, Columbia | Website
Saturday Bonus: Columbia Market House | 15 S 3rd St, Columbia | Website
Restaurants Near Columbia PA:
Marietta PA Restaurants
Railroad House Inn | 280 W Front St, Marietta | Website
Shanks Tavern | 36 S Waterford Ave, Marietta | Website
McCleary’s Public House | 130 W Front St, Marietta | Website
River Trail Brewing | 40 E Front St, Marietta | Website
Stanley’s Trail Side | 392 E Front St, Marietta | Website
Nick’s Bistro | 324 W Market St, Marietta | Website
Wrightsville PA Restaurants
John Wright Restaurant | 234 N Front St, Wrightsville | Website
Wrightsville Inn | 601 S Front St, Wrightsville | Website
Hell in a Bucket Brewery | 338 S Front St, Wrightsville | Website
Moon Dancer Winery (food Fri – Sun only) | 1282 Klines Run Rd #9120, Wrightsville | Website
Burning Bridge Tavern | 108 Hellam St #1310, Wrightsville | Website
Rivertowne Restaurant | 960 Hellam St, Wrightsville | Website
River House Chinese Thai Restaurant | 2621 Craley Rd, Wrightsville | Website
Spend the Night at the Historic Smithton Inn!
The Historic Smithton Inn Bed and Breakfast is an easy 20-25 minute drive to the Rivertowns of Lancaster County. Being located in the center of the Lancaster County (in Ephrata) means the Smithton Inn is perfectly situated for touring the ENTIRE county including downtown Lancaster, Amish Attractions & the Trains in Strasburg.
If you consider breakfast to be the most important meal of the day then you’re in luck! The team at the Smithton Inn LOVES making delicious, home-cooked, farm-to-table breakfasts for guests each morning. If you’re worried about allergies or food preferences, don’t! The staff will happily accommodate dietary restrictions, just let us know in advance.
At the Historic Smithton Inn you have 9 rooms and suites to choose from. All have private baths, and luxurious amenities like Comphy Sheets, plush towels, large Flat Screen TVs and screaming-fast WiFi.
An additional bonus for Smithton Inn guests is the on-site Wine Bar! Weathered Vineyards Ephrata is open to the public on weekends (Friday – Sunday) and by appointment for guests the rest of the week. There’s even Live Music on Friday & Saturday nights from 5 – 8 pm!
Click here to check availability and Book your getaway today.
This blog was all about Columbia PA Restaurants
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