Discover 551 West, a highly rated New American restaurant in Lancaster, PA, where creative cuisine, polished hospitality, and a welcoming atmosphere come together for an unforgettable dining experience.
With a 4.50-star rating from 1,227 reviews, 551 West is a favorite destination for guests seeking modern American dishes, handcrafted cocktails, a great beer selection, an impressive wine list, standout desserts, and fast, attentive service.
Whether you’re planning a date night, a dinner with friends, or a special celebration, this Lancaster New American restaurant delivers a memorable meal with fresh flavors, elevated presentation, and a comfortable setting that keeps guests coming back.
For those looking for a top-rated New American restaurant in Lancaster, PA, 551 West offers the quality, style, and hospitality that make every visit feel special. To learn more about 551 West, the New American restaurant in Lancaster, PA, explore the menu and experience one of the area’s most trusted dining destinations.
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Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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Food & Drinks
A Creamy blend of Monterey Jack, Sharp Cheddar and parmesan cheeses mixed with fresh spinach and artichokes served with house fried tortilla chips for dipping
Our home made cheesy dip mixed with fresh crab and served with baked seasoned bread spears
Tossed in Brown Sugar and Honey Glaze
Tortilla Filled with Monterey Jack Blend Cheese, Black Beans, Sautéed onions and peppers served with salsa
Hand breaded chicken tenderloins w/ ranch or bleu cheese dressing & fresh cut fries, tossed in a wing sauce of your choice
Large wings served with ranch or bleu cheese dressing & celery sticks SaucesAtomic, scorcher, medium, BBQ, sweet Thai chili, Buffalo ranch, BBQ ranch, Mustard Tarragon, Garlic Parm, Tomato Parm, Twang, Lemon Pepper, Old Bay, Honey, Caesar, Teriyaki Ginger, Honey Mustard, Oscar (add $2), 551 Dusted, Creamy Dill, Firecracker, Mild, Deviled, Hot Garlic, Jerked, Key Lime Sauce
Fresh cut tortilla chips, deep fried & served with salsa
Dill pickle chips, deep fried and served with BBQ ranch dressing
Tortilla, filled with Bacon, Pico de Gallo, Monterey Jack and Cheddar Blend served with sour cream
Beer Battered shrimp, tossed in your choice of Firecracker (a 551 West Original Sauce) or Buffalo, served with homemade ranch or bleu cheese dressing for dipping
Crab & shrimp, served with salsa, shaken table side, served with tortilla chips
Jalapeno, Tomato, Onion, Black Olive, Jack Cheese, Cheese Sauce, Bell peppers, Black Beans, Bacon, Chili, Salsa, Sour Cream
Topped with Feta Cheese and red onion
Burger topped with peanut butter, sliced jalapeno peppers, bacon & cheddar cheese ½ lb. beef, chicken breast or black bean patty served with fresh cut fries
Burger topped with caramelized onions, Swiss cheese, au jus for dipping ½ lb. beef, chicken breast or black bean patty served with fresh cut fries
Burger topped with house made chili, cheddar cheese & grilled onions ½ lb. beef, chicken breast or black bean patty served with fresh cut fries
Burger topped with grilled jalapeno peppers, pepper jack cheese, Buffalo mayonnaise ½ lb. beef, chicken breast or black bean patty served with fresh cut fries
Burger topped with blackened seasoning, fried onions & bleu cheese crumbles ½ lb. beef, chicken breast or black bean patty served with fresh cut fries
Burger topped with fried onions, cheddar cheese, bacon & BBQ sauce ½ lb. beef, chicken breast or black bean patty served with fresh cut fries
With lettuce, tomato slices, onions, and pickle chipsadd cheese for additional charge ½ lb. beef, chicken breast or black bean patty served with fresh cut fries
A flavorful dish with fresh ginger, garlic, peppers sautéed in a sweet coconut milk
Zucchini, tomatoes, green onions, backed with a white rice and Italian Seasonings topped with Jack and Cheddar cheeses and sweet paprika
Red Beans, Corn, Onions, Tomatoes seasoned with secret chili seasonings, served over white rice
Fresh Spinach, Onions, Tomatoes and Mushroom tossed with Feta Cheese and Penne Pasta
Chef Drew's own BBQ sauce served with Fresh Cut Fries
Chef's choice Steak and your choice of 1 crab cake, Mahi fillet, or 8 shrimp
Cuban roasted pork tenderloin topped with Cuban chimi churi sauce served with seasoned rice and black bean
Grilled chicken breast seasoned and topped with our house red sauce or cream sauce smothered in mozzarella and parmesan cheese served with a side of penne pasta
Sautéed chicken and sun dried tomatoes tossed in garlic and sage cream sauce topped with a reduced balsamic glaze and fresh grated parmesan cheese served with a side of penne pasta
Blackened, grilled or fried white fish fillet, served with seasonal vegetables, fresh cut fries or mashed potatoes and sauce for dipping
Blackened, grilled or fried fish fillet, pepper jack cheese, shredded cabbage, sweet & spicy lime sauce, pico de gallo, wrapped in a tortilla, served with chips & queso and beans & rice
Hand breaded shrimp, deep fried & served with sauce for dipping, seasonal vegetables, choice of fresh cut fries or mashed potatoes
Our specialty cut steak, grilled to your liking, served with seasonal vegetables, choice of fresh cut fries or mashed potatoes
Grilled chicken breasts, sautéed mushrooms & onions, our whiskey cream garlic sauce, served over mashed potatoes with garlic bread
Penne pasta tossed with fresh vegetables & cream sauce, served with garlic bread
Our New Orleans favorite; penne pasta blackened chicken breast, Andouille sausage, shrimp, sautéed peppers & onions, tossed in our red sauce, served with garlic bread
Blackened or Grilled Shrimp, crab meat & chicken breast served over penne pasta w/ house made cream sauce, accompanied with garlic bread
House made crab cakes with seasonal veggies, mashed potatoes or fresh cut fries
Hand breaded chicken tenders, lettuce, tomatoes, American cheese. try it with one of your favorite wing sauces
Grilled, blackened or fried chicken breast, romaine lettuce, Caesar dressing and parmesan cheese
Slow roasted pork wit a Cuban chimi churi sauce, swiss cheese served pressed hot off the grill
Grilled chicken breast, grilled peppers & onions, cheese sauce on hoagie roll Served with fresh cut fries
Shaved rib eye steak, grilled peppers & onions, cheese sauce on hoagie roll Served with fresh cut fries
Shaved rib eye steak, topped with Swiss cheese, served with au jus sauce for dipping Served with fresh cut fries
Blackened, grilled or fried with caper tartar sauce Served with fresh cut fries
House made crab cake with caper tartar sauce, lettuce, tomato, onion on a roll Served with fresh cut fries
Roasted turkey, bacon, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise on sourdough bread Served with fresh cut fries
Mixed Greens, feta cheese, black olives, red onion, cucumbers, tomatoes, with our house made Greek Dressing
Thinly shaved steak atop mixed greens, red onion, Monterey jack and sharp cheddar cheese, diced cucumbers, tomatoes, and fresh cut fries all tossed in a house made roasted garlic vinaigrette.
Fresh crabmeat, heavy cream and seasonings
Hear from our valued guests
My friend and I were from out of town and popped in 551 on a Monday night. Ash was our bartender. Let me tell you, she did not miss a beat. Super knowledgeable and honest, which I loved. Food was so good. We got fried mashed potato balls, wedge salad, chicken tenders with garlic Parmesan fries, and fish tacos. Everything was so good and I am pretty particular, so it is not common I feel this way. They had karaoke with Syd and we had THE BEST TIME. We will definitely be back!
This has been my favorite spot for my wife and I for the past 12 years - for all the reasons.
First time here and experience was great. The chili is very good and came out the table quickly. Ordered the peach burger and pastrami sandwich, delicious, and chocolate orange cheesecake for dessert. Highly recommend stopping in for a great meal and a cold beer, nice selection.
Amazing staff, amazing food...chicken in Whiskey Mushroom Sc and mash, Cajun Shrimp over pasta....wow..amazing
My husband and I have eaten here a number of times and every time the food does not disappoint. The food is delicious. You will not be disappointed. The fried loaded mashed potato balls… SO good.
The fish tacos were really good. Seems like every place has these on the menu, but few places do them well. This is a place that does them very well. My wife loved her land and sea pasta too. Drinks were good and a decent selection of beers on tap. We'll definitely be back.
Last weekend was my 1st time there, what a great experience and establishment. The food was very good and the service was excellent! I will definitely be going back.
I have celiac disease and my friends and I went here on a whim. I wasn’t sure if I’d be able to eat anything here but our server, Bobby, was super helpful. He knew a lot more about cross contamination than most servers I’ve interacted with do.
Great local bar with great food. The menu has alot to choose from. I decided on trying the 551 peanut butter cheeseburger and it was very good. The service was good. The only thing I will say is good luck finding parking.
My experience at 551 West was great. The place was busy, but in a good way—lively, energetic, and welcoming. I stopped in around 6-ish and the place was already popping with music playing over the speakers and sports on the TVs. Groups were looking for tables, and others were heading upstairs to the rooftop bar.
Common questions about 551 West
551 West is located at 551 W King St, Lancaster, PA 17603, United States, Lancaster, PA, United States.
You can reach 551 West by calling +1 717-208-3658.
551 West has a rating of 4.5 out of 5 based on 1227 customer reviews.
551 West features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
551 West features the following service options: Outdoor seating, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in, Delivery.
551 West features the following highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Great dessert, Great wine list, Live music, Rooftop seating, Serves local specialty, Sport.
551 West features the following popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
551 West features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Coffee, Comfort food, Happy-hour drinks, Happy-hour food, Late-night food, Private dining room, Quick bite, Small plates, Spirits, Vegetarian options, Wine.
551 West features the following dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Catering, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
551 West features the following amenities: Bar on site, Restroom, Wi-Fi, Free Wi-Fi.
551 West features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Trendy.
551 West features the following crowd: Family friendly, Groups, LGBTQ+ friendly, Tourists, Transgender safe space, University students.
551 West features the following planning: Accepts reservations.
551 West features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
551 West features the following children: High chairs, Kids' menu.
551 West features the following parking: Free parking lot, Free street parking, Paid street parking, Somewhat difficult to find a space.
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