The Penn Square Grille

Date: 01/05/2013

ATMOSPHERE:  Swank, posh, and modern.  Great lights and seating options, from curved booths to bar tables to large round tables that hold parties of 8 or more.  Love the windows and view of the Lancaster square.  Decent electronic music being played in the background on weekend nights.

PROS:  Atmosphere is great if you are looking for somewhere cool to hang out.  I like the table service near the bar.  Drinks are ok but I've had much better and they are pricey.

CONS:  The food is, for the most part, bland and uninspired.  The last time I was there, I tried the "vegetable lentil wrap" which was just awful...no flavor at all and the fries were soggy.  I've had other meals here as well, and they were exactly the same.
I expect more from the Lancaster convention center's flagship restaurant.

WILL  I GO BACK:  For drinks and atomsphere, sure.  For food, probably not.

Decent lunch in hotel lobby. Reuben on housemade black bread was a nice St Pattys Day treat. Stupidly busy and loud at night.

Stayed at the Marriott on New Year's Eve and stopped for a drink and an appetizer before heading elsewhere for our dinner reservation.  We were shown a menu that consisted of soups, salads, and entrees.  When we inquired about the lounge menu, we were told that it was not available after 5:00 that evening.  We saw another customer with a plate of meat and cheese and asked if we could get one of those.  Again we were told that it wasn't available after 5:00 but a bartender named named Kolby told us he would ask the chef.  A few seconds later and Kolby brought out a plate for us.  It's people like that guy that will go the extra mile that brings the customers back.  I didn't eat dinner there but they have a good looking menu.  We will definitely be back.