The Lanc Local team analyzed 146,955 local reviews and metrics to find the best family restaurants Columbia, PA has to offer. We rank businesses according to their Bayesian average rating — to prevent rankings from being overly influenced by businesses with only a few reviews.
Top Family Restaurants
Near Columbia, PA
Black Olive Family Diner
4.5
(2,162 Reviews)
Featured review:
"Was seated quickly. All the staff we encountered were very friendly, attentive, and courteous. Good sized menu with allot of options. They have breakfast all day.
Turkey tasted fresh and the gravy was flavorful. Good amount of chicken in the chicken parm but spaghetti and sauce tasted watered down...
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Mountville Family Restaurant
4.6
(591 Reviews)
Featured review:
"Located near a great hotel this little restaurant really rocks. They feature outdoor dining with delivery to your table after you place the order. The ice cream selection is huge and it really brings the crowds after dinner hour. Parking is plentiful and of course free. They offer a mini golf cours...
Mountville
Scoops Ice Cream & Grille
4.6
(591 Reviews)
Featured review:
"Located near a great hotel this little restaurant really rocks. They feature outdoor dining with delivery to your table after you place the order. The ice cream selection is huge and it really brings the crowds after dinner hour. Parking is plentiful and of course free. They offer a mini golf cours...
Mountville
JB Dawson’s Restaurant and Bar
4.5
(1,818 Reviews)
Featured review:
"Everything I've tried was nothing short, then amazing. Thee best cornbread I've ever had in my life. The signature drinks are delicious as well. I live 45min away but I visit often. Great atmosphere for any occasion."...
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Gus’s Keystone Family Restaurant
4.4
(2,217 Reviews)
Featured review:
"My husband and I were traveling and looking for a restaurant that was not a chain. We had two options, I told the front desk clerk the two options I had in mind. She suggested we go to Gus's. We were so glad we did. The parking lot was crowded but we were seated right away. They clearly had enough ...
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LongHorn Steakhouse
4.4
(2,142 Reviews)
Featured review:
"A very good steakhouse. The restaurant's purchasing and chef skills are very professional. I ate the whole steak and it was very tender and there was no waste. We sat on bar chairs and the bartenders were busy but friendly.
Will come back again for steak next time and try other food too…"...
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Nino’s New York Style Pizza
4.5
(374 Reviews)
Featured review:
"Best pizza I’ve had period. It’s home for me. The chicken tenders are great as well. Love the employees as well. The plain cheese hits like nowhere else. My favorite is the Margarita here. If you’re thinking or looking on these reviews to find good pizza.. then just go here and be happy"...
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Mountville Family Restaurant
4.6
(206 Reviews)
Featured review:
"Everything was delicious! It’s rare that a restaurant makes my bacon as crispy as I like it, but this was perfect! Eggs, home fries, toast, pancakes - all great! Our server was wonderful as well!"...
Mountville
Jack’s Family Tavern & Restaurant
4.4
(1,331 Reviews)
Featured review:
"Had a good experience when I visited with my brother. The Hawaiian Heat wings were terrific. I also got the pepper jack burger which exceeded my expectations. Depends when you go, it can get a bit crowded but that’s not a bad thing necessarily. The serve we had did a good job too"...
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Silver Spring Family Restaurant
4.4
(968 Reviews)
Featured review:
"We came here for our honeymoon! After traveling from Philly, we stopped in Lancaster and asked a local what food they recommend. This was their first pick and they did not disappoint! It looks small, but there is a lot of space inside! It was packed but still had loads of seats to choose from so we...
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