loxley’s restaurant

dine...no. drink...yes.. ate there 3 times now...each time, terrible food. i wanted to like thisplacebecause i loved the atmosphere but as far as food....avoid at all costs! i'm sure dif ppl have dif opinions but i on the other hand am a pro at dining out. been to pretty much every restaurant in a 200 mile radius & loxley's would be on the bottom of my list. they need to seriously focus more on food quality before i would ever consider dining there again. as far as the bar...can't go wrong. i do know someone who works there & she is a major bit#@ (e.s.) so i wouldn't be surprised if those who had rude service happened to have her.

we arrived around 8 with 2 other couples, that made 6 people combined. i ordered the crab and corn bisque, it tasted like cream corn and heavy cream, it was so gross. i am still waiting for my food and it has been an hour and still no food. most of us ordered soup as our meal and 1 person ordered nachos and the other a burger, they can't get that order out any faster than an hour? we also noticed that other people who arrived later than us are getting there food before us. goodplaceto drink for all ages not a goodplaceto eat.

this resturant has downgrade since i was there only a month ago. i visit thisplacejust yesterday. i normally go there because my company sends me there, and their breakfast buffet was disgusting. you can tell the cook doesn't know how to cook, my omlette is normally made by a friendly girl who always has a smile but yesterday there was a guy there didn't even smile or say anything. by the time my omlette was done it was burnt and runny how does someone do that. over all the buffet is disgusting.

great date night. we went just for apps and dessert. the waitress seemed a little disappointed when we told her that, probably assumed she would get a bad tip. we ordered two apps, and ended up taking some home because the portions were big. they were both very yummy, only down side is that the lettuce for the lettuce wraps was a little hard to roll. the chocolate covered cherry drink was amazing. for dessert we got the lava cake and turtle pie, both very yummy. coffee was ok, but tasted like the coffee you would make in your hotel room (assuming they use the same coffee as the hotel that is attached) and really price ($2 and change for a normal sized cup). we will try thisplaceagain when it is warm enough to sit outside.

not too bad, but not as great as expected.. my husband and i decided to check out thisplacetonight because we wanted somewhere new to try and loxley's seemed to have an awesome menu and good reviews. we chose to eat indoors (tonight was humid and a bit rainy) and the atmosphere was nice. the server was ok - she was nice enough to move us somewhere quiet after being sat near a family with a screaming baby. she was polite but not overly friendly and seemed like she was too tired to muster up a lot of smiles and friendliness. she was ok though. the food was alright, some things better than others. we got the calamari appetizer which ended up being a disappointment. while it did come out extremely fast, it could've used an extra minute or two in the fryer and drained a bit better. it was very greasy (actually had a little pool of oil at the bottom of the basket). we didn't care for the tartar sauce served with it either. on to the entrees - my husband got the chicken with penne pasta plus the salad bar. his entree was again alright, but not awesome. he got a salad from the salad bar and seemed to like it well enough, and he really enjoyed the soup of the day (cream of mushroom) that was on the bar. he actually got a second bowl of it. on a side note, the potato salad from the salad bar would have been really good if the potatoes were actually cooked all the way. where i come from, potato salad shouldn't be crunchy. my entree was the crabcake with au gratin potatoes. the crabcake was pretty good but again, nothing to write home about (then again, i come from maryland so it's hard to impress me with a crabcake). i loved the potatoes though. the portions could have been bigger and the coffee could have been hotter. we were really impressed with the 5% that goes to charity (you pick one of three charities) - which emulates the whole "take from the rich and give to the poor" idea that the robin hood legend is famous for. overall, thumbs up for the charity and ambiance but the food was just not great enough or large enough portions to be worth the money. also, my husband is having some stomach issues after dinner (about 2 hours later) but i'm going to chalk it up to his occasional seafood sensitivity. we may give thisplaceanother shot in the future...but then again, we may just save our money.

edit: i tried thisplaceagain after my dad requested it for his birthday lunch. the server was very friendly, and sucked us into getting an appetizer (crab nachos, which happened to be the most expensive one on the menu). the portion was huge and we didn't really have much room for our sandwiches after that. he got the gyro and took the whole thing home. i got a chicken salad wrap, which was supposed to have grapes and almonds in it. there were no almonds, which was a bummer. it wasn't bad, but i wouldn't order it again. still am not impressed with this place.

i like the atmosphere and the foo d is reasonably priced and good. loxleys definitely is a unique and funplaceto eat.

favorite lancaster restaurant. just had another great experience at loxley's. i was pleased to see that they have expanded their menu selections; fish tacos, orange chicken, amazing new seafood dishes and lots more. i don't think there is a better spot in lanc to eat outdoors. i recommend making a reservation since theplacewas packed. we stayed after dinner for drinks and dancing at the bar.


-----01 jul, 2010-----

a lovely night at loxley's. my husband and i visited loxley's last summer and had an ok experience. at the time, it was a newly opened restaurant and it was a apparent that the entire staff was a bit green. well, a year later it seems all the kinks have been worked out. upon our arrival we were told there would be a short wait for a table on the large outdoor patio. not a problem! there were three bars for us to choose from while we waited. we sat at the upstairs bar where water runs right through the top of the bar. what a neat feature! a short while later we were paged for our table by the hostess. we were seated on the lower section of the patio and our server came right over. he was friendly and personable. he reminded us of the wonderful charity program where the restaurant donates a portion of each sale to one of three charities at the end of the meal. another great feature! we chose to order the crab dip as an appetizer (very tasty and piping hot). i had the salmon and my husband had a burger. both were top notch and served quickly after we were done with the crab dip. all in all a very lovely evening. we really enjoyed the atmosphere of the outdoor dining and the live entertainment. highly recommend trying thisplaceout - for the first time or to give it a second chance. we'll be back!

two strikes and you're out.... i've eaten here three or four times over the past year with friends so i feel fairly well qualified to write this. i have to agree with the folks that said the outside ambience is nice. the food is usually well prepared but i would say the portions are a bit small. my complaint is with the quality of service. on two occasions (one about a year ago and another a few weeks ago) the service was terrible. long wait for order to be taken, food to be served, etc. on the last visit the waitress was one of the worst i have encountered (and i eat out a lot). slow is bad but, slow with a bad attitude is worse. food took too long to order, longer to come out (when it did it wasn't too warm), and the time it took to get our checks took even longer. yes, it is a niceplaceto sit out and eat but...there are other places that are just as good with better service.

lots of reviews say thisplacehas turned around and become better, i am glad i wasn't there before. it wasn't awful, i'd equate it to a ruby tuesdays. my wife got the trio of sliders- they were ok, nut the crab cake looked like cat food. the calamari was rubbery, overbooked,and super greasy. i got the pork loin for dinner. it was smashed, sauteed, over seasoned (way too much thyme), over cooked, piled on top of over whipped mashed potatoes, and covered with a really nice sauce. the ambiance in theplaceis nice and i'm sure that in the summer the deck is awesome. also the service was really good. maybe it will improve in a year, but i doubt i'll be back there anytime soon (for food, i'd kinda like to drink a beer or two on the deck this summer).

much improved!!! i visited thisplacelast year and had a surprisingly sub par experience. i knew theplacehad potential based off of the location and the tremendous atmosphere. my family and i decided to give it another shot an it was well worth it. we ordered and assortment of appetizers and entree amongst us. each and every one of us was extremely satisfied with our food and decided to order dessert which also was delicious. not to mention the much, much improved service.

worth every penny. this was my first visit today at loxley's and i had the bbq chicken wings as the appetizer and they were tasty. 16 oz. new york strip steak was huge and delicious. broccoli was awesome. garlic mashed potatoes were very good. white chocolate raspberry cheese cake melted in my mouth, the best i have ever tasted. nice atmosphere. very nice waitress. beautiful place. the food was so good. i will return there many more times. worth every penny. not disappointed. try thisplaceand you will be hooked. it's been a long time since i've had a good meal like this. thank you loxley's for a great evening.

keeps getting better. i was at loxley's for a graduation party and really enjoyed it. this time i came with just my wife and two close freinds. we were able to get the outside seating with reservations and were seated promptly. what a lovely evening. the service was prompt and freindly, the food hot and artfully prepared/.......tasty too. can't think of a way the evening could have been more enjoyable. our friends couldn't get over the charity program, when the waiter told us how much loxley's has donated, it really put thier mission in perspective. way to go loxley's, you have two more fans!


-----28 jun, 2010-----

tried it...loved it!. i was hesitant to try this restaurant because some of the reviews i read sounded like horror stories, but i was invited to join our family for a graduation party so i went. i have to say, all the hype about this beautiful restaurant is certainly deserved! even though they were packed, we were greeted and seated by a freindly hostess in a timely manner. we had a reservation but were late due to traffic and expected to wait, but they were gracious to save our seating for us. our waiter greeted us promptly, and seemed knowledgeable about the many questions being asked. the menu had something for everyone, and was priced fairly according to what you wanted. we asked for seperate checks, per couple, or family, and surprisingly, that was no problem (we were a party of 20).
the rolls we were served were warm, and ok. our beverages were served promptly, as were our appetizers. i thought dinner would take a long time because of how busy they were, but was impressed that it arrived only 15 minutes or so after the appetizers. i had the seafood linguine, with mussels, scallops and shrimp which was as impressive a pasta dish as iv'e had in this area, and very tasty. my wife tried the crabcake, and was raving in between bites. i can't speak for everyone at our table, but the waiter checked back frequently, and everyone was nodding thier heads in approval as far as i could see. my cousins across the table shared a dessert called lava cake which looked awesome, i skipped dessert, as my entree was quite filling. all in all, i'm very glad and relieved. noplacei've ever eaten has been perfect every time, but this this time it was. we'll be back for sure!

great food, even better atmosphere! totally funplaceto have dinner. i can't wait to come back.

luv2eat at loxley's!. thisplaceis really unique. i expected a much longer wait time for such a largeplace- there must be 300 seats - but we were seated on the top deck in just a few minutes. eating in the trees is so nice!

i got the "outlaw" salmon and the whiskey sauce on it is amazing. my friend got the crab cake and was raving the entire time. we each got the salad bar added to our meals for only $4 and what i thought might be a puny little thing surprised me with fresh fruit & a large amount of fresh options. i know i probably had 1 more than i should have, but the forest tea is really to die for.

our server was amazingly sweet & very attentive for the amount of people she was taking care of. she said the absurdly large party next to us was a soccer team - what restaurant do you know of where you can get an entire team together on a deck and have a good time? i was amazed.

i was wary of the prices at first, but was fine with the bill once i had seen the meals. the entrees were beautiful & i would have expected the same caliber & price at a higher-end restaurant without the great atmosphere, so i was happy.

we were stuffed, but i'm intrigued by the look of the burgers that passed us on their way to another table as well as the bailey's irish pudding, so i will be back soon!

a night saved. my wife dragged me to loxley's against my will on a saturday night. theplacewas packed and we were told it would be 40 minutes for a table. we only had an hour and a half because we had to pick up the kids in york at 9:00. after 30 minutes, my wfie went to check with the hostess and was told another 10 or 15 minutes. she explained our time constraints and a manager standing nearby overheard. he got us a table within 5 minutes and told our server and the kitchen that we were short on time. to make a long story short, everything was phenomenal. food came out fast and was excellent. my wife said the salmon was the best she ever had. the manager came by to check on us and explained that they do take reservations for future visits. we will be back. great bar menu too.