Codo's Lifestyle Guide - cool things in York, PA and "The Neighborhood"

Al Dente 717-840-1848 1211 Haines Road Fresh Italian cooking in a casual atmosphere. They have all the classics and some very good originals. This local favorite has been voted Best Italian for the past 6 years.
Bair's Fried Chicken (717) 848-1945 Located inside the historic Central Market house in downtown York Locally owned and operated. Friendly and fun! Fresh, never-frozen chicken, combined with Bair's own special blend of seasonings make some of the best fried chicken and Dutch potatoes York County has to offer! You'll never see chicken and potatoes served so enthusiastically :)
Bill Macks Ice Cream 717.292.1931 3890 Carlisle Rd, Dover A York County classic. Serving great ice cream since 1963!
Blue Heron 717.846.1100 2131 S. Queen St. Delicious and diverse menu sure to delight any palate. Run by Dave Leheron, formerly of Blue Moon Cafe.
Blue Moon Cafe (717) 854-6664 361 W. Market St. York, Pa 17401 The Blue Moon is one of the area's best restaurants. It underwent a beautiful renovation recently so the atmosphere is really warm and upscale without being stuffy. This is a place you can relax. No need to dress fancy. Lots of original artwork, a cozy bar and new patio add to the dining experience. Indoor and outdoor fireplaces. Great food and service that will make you feel special. You'll be eating here a lot!
Central Family Restaurant 717.845.4778 400 N. George St Central Family Restaurant is located 1 mile from Route 30 and is within walking distance of Historic downtown York. They offer a variety of homemade specials and desserts. From hand-rolled potpie, steaks and prime rib, award-winning cream of crab soup to a spanish omelet for breakfast. Open for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner they've got all your meals- even a late night snack- covered.
Central Market (717) 848-2243 34 West Philadelphia Street, York, PA 17401 A classic - a mix of longtime vendors and start-ups - local butchers, bulk candy, great fresh produce, organic greens, and much much more. But it's also a great place to eat! Check out the ethnic food, deli sandwiches and soups, coffee, fresh juice, and seafood. You name it, it's here! Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays are the main market days but some stands are open 5 days a week. Click on the link to the left for a complete list of all the great vendors. Here are a few to wet your whistle. Try: Fresh squeezed juice and 100% juice smoothies at Brunner's. Gyro's and salads at Alladin's. Fried chicken at Bair's. Great wraps at Culinary Creations. Great subs at Henry's Ham. Fantastic breakfasts and lunches at La Country Cuisine. Coffee at Take Five Espresso Bar. Tasty fish sandwiches at The Fish Market. Wonderful breakfasts, brunches, and lunches at Mezzogiorno (open Tues. - Sun.). Sandwiches piled high with meat at Marchio's Deli. After you eat, stop by David Dietz's for some organic produce to take home for dinner.
Colonial Coffee Shop (717) 854-0956 938 S. George St., York, PA 17403 Where students, movers, shakers, seniors, and neighbors gather to read the paper, fuel up, and discuss the latest. Courteous and attentive staff is a delight. This place is an institution. My grandfather ate there every morning for over 20 years and always seemed to be the first to know what was happening in town.
Colosseo Ristorante Italiano 717‑718-1663 108 N. George between Strand Capitol and Harp and Fiddle Extended Italian family took an iconic and strange downtown building that was totally trashed and with enormous blood, sweat and tears turned it into a marvelously over-the-top downtown restaurant. Wonderful Italian food in a warm inviting atmosphere. Excellent pasta. Great selection of wines. Don't miss the intimate upstairs bar. Colosseo is one of York's best new restaurants. Central PA magazine said this: "It’s a rare find, a truly wonderful upscale eatery offering classic Italian food with slight twists and turns, delicate flavor adjustments and overall gastronomic nuances not often experienced outside big-city restaurants." Check out the full review at http://www.centralpa.org/phantom.html
Commonwealth Room (717) 848-1111 48 East Market St., York, PA 17401 The Commonwealth Room is located on the first floor of the beautifully preserved Yorktowne Hotel. Eat here and you'll feel like you're on a movie set. This is a classic. You expect Sinatra or Grace Kelly to stroll by your table at any moment. Since its opening in 1925, The Yorktowne Hotel has been known as the place to go for fine dining in a refined atmosphere. That tradition continues today in the Commonwealth Room, York County's only AAA Four-Diamond restaurant. Under the guidance of Executive Chef Mark Pawlowski, our skilled culinary team combines the freshest ingredients to bomb unforgettable dining experiences. Dress up and take your date out for a memorable evening.
Conewago Inn (717) 266-1376 3480 York Haven Road Great food. Great prices. Friendly service. Down by the creek. No website. You get the idea.
Coomb's Tavern (717) 854-8146 475 Pennsylvania Avenue Legendary. Steak dinners are delicious and you won't be able to finish it all - an amazing slab of meat. Coombs's is a great value in a relaxed old York atmosphere. So out, it's in.
Corner Stables (717) 741-4320 2573 South Queen Street Best ribs in town!
Culinary Arts Center (717) 846-5000 West 7th Avenue, York, PA 17404 The school (of Culinary Arts) restaurant is a great idea, a terrific value, and it should not be missed." - The Phantom Diner, Central PA Magazine
Culinary Creations (717) 854-4937 34 W. Philadelphia St. York Fantastic food and they also have a superb catering service. Seek out this locally owned treasure. You will not be disappointed.
El Serrano (717) 757-4963 3410 E. Market St. The real deal. Some of the best Mexican food in the region. The owners are passionate about their food. The weblink here tells you about their history and evolution. New restaurants are larger and even more impressive but the food is just as wonderful right here in York where it all began.
Esaan (717) 718-9300 30 N. Beaver St. York, PA 17401 Offerings include a variety of Thai dishes from owner Jai Delp, a native of Thailand. Esaan Thai Restaurant is focused on creating a relaxed environment where you can sit back and enjoy a tasty Thai lunch and/or dinner. Their lunch is limited-service meaning you order and pay before sitting, then you can enjoy your meal at your leisure. Evenings at Esaan are a full-service dinner experience which has a separate dinner menu.
First Capital Dispensing Company (717) 854-1714 57 North Pershing Avenue, York, PA 17404 Food, spirits, people, cheer! ….sit down relax and have a beer.
Ginmaya (717) 755-2577 2524 Eastern Blvd., York, PA A staff favorite, Ginmaya offers excellent Chinese and Japanese food. They feature a sushi bar that will knock your socks off and the service is wonderful. This place is an oasis from the hustle and bustle of east York. Come here once and you'll see why everyone raves about it. People are hoping Ginmaya will soon open a downtown location.
Granfalloon’s (717) 843-5450 41 East Princess St., York, PA 17403 "for a sophisticated meal at a casual price.” York Daily Record 9.1.05
Great American Saloon (717) 246-9548 20 Dairyland Square It's great. It's American. And it's a saloon. What's not to love?
Handel's Homemade Ice Cream & Yogurt 2310 S. Queen (just past Dewdrop), York, PA WARNING: Highly addictive. THE BEST ICE CREAM IN TOWN. Period.
Intowne Coffee 1 East Market St. Located in the square, this coffee shop brews Bucks Co. Coffee, makes great wraps & pretzel Sandwiches. The sshop also offers free WiFi and a local art gallery. Enjoy delicious smoothies & frozen drinks while relaxing by Intowne's great wall of water.
Isaac's Restaurant & Deli (717) 854-2292 2159 White St., York, PA 17404 Check out Isaac's. Delicious sandwiches, soups, salads, flatbread pizzas and much more. If you're looking for healthy and fresh, you've just found it. This group of restaurants is independently owned by its original founder and it shows. Isaac's is the real deal with style. Here's just one of the countless Isaac's lovers testifying: "Isaac's sandwiches are very innovative and they have great, cheery waitstaff. Isaac's is one of a handful of places I could get really good food when I first became a vegetarian." Whether you're a meat lover or you're trying to eat healthy, Isaac's is the spot.
J.R.'s Fresh Cut French Fries at Central Market Central Market (Corner of Beaver and Philadelphia Streets) The best fresh cut french fries in town. Get that sea shore taste right here in York, PA. Great sandwiches, like homemade hamburger bbq, hamburgers in sauce, fish and crab cake sandwiches and much much more.
John Wright Restaurant (717) 252-2519 North Front Street, Wrightsville, PA Come to the River
Keo Asian Grill & Sushi Restaurant (717) 848-2510 15 S. George St., York (just off the square) Keo is a great new casual restaurant in the heart of downtown. Nicely remodeled space. Fantastic food -- sushi, soups, salads, chicken, beef, seafood, rice and noodles. Vegetarian offerings also available. If you heard that the owner is related to the great people at Market Street Cafe, you heard right. Hours: Mon 11-3, Tues-Sat 11-9 BYOB.
La Country Cuisine (717) 843-9004 34 N. Cherry Ln. York (Central Market) Home-made cooking! Really - please choose this instead of Denny's. We said please.
Left Bank Restaurant & Bar (717) 843-8010 12 N. George Street, York, PA 17401 Search all of York, Lancaster, and Harrisburg. You won't find a better restaurant. Just splendid. The food is award-winning and the service is fantastic. Plan ahead and make reservations. Arrive a half hour early and enjoy a drink served by the best bartenders in town. The Left Bank is a New York-level dining experience right in downtown York. Chef David Albright's creations will keep you coming back again and again.
Lew's -- A Breakfast/Lunch Counter Central Market (corner of Philadelphia & Beaver in downtown York) Lew's is an oasis, a breakfast/lunch counter that defies description...but here goes: This place looks normal from a distance but when you grab a stool, you'll soon find the food and service are otherworldly. Lew's has soul. Fantastic burgers and grilled cheese. Milkshakes served in lava lamp glasses. Fresh produce and meats bought directly from fellow market vendors (Dietz Produce, Conrads, and Millers). Great music. Friendly banter. Winning attitude. Ketchup's in the yellow. Mustard's in the red. Eat at Lew's. Nourishment with a smile.
Market Street Viet Thai Café (717) 846-9302 917 E. Market St. York, PA A strange and non-descript location somehow - miraculously - houses a great authentic Thai restaurant with food at reasonable prices in a relaxed atmosphere. You'll keep coming back for more. Many fans are hoping they'll soon open a location within a few blocks of the square.
Masa Japanese Cuisine (717) 718-2288 1720 Loucks Rd. York, PA 17408 Wow. Wow. Wow. This place has really great sushi and the hot stuff rocks too. We're lucky to have Masa in the neighborhood.
Mexitaly (717) 600-8226 1170 Haines Road (Camp Betty Washington), York, PA 17402 A fusion restaurant featuring the best of Mexico and Italy. Located just off of Mt. Rose Avenue and I-83, Mexitaly has a huge following because everything's fresh and everything's awesome. CAUTION: YOU WILL GET HOOKED! It's all good, but make sure you try the seafood enchiladas and the brick oven pizza. You'll never get better, ANYWHERE. We're hoping they open a downtown location soon so we can walk there. P.S. - They also play GREAT music.
Mezzogiorno (717) 848-5822 34 W Philadelphia St. York, Pa 17401 For a casual quality breakfast, brunch, or lunch, this is one of the best choices in town. Located right in Central Market and open Tuesday - Sunday, Mezzogiorno has FANTASTIC food and friendly staff. Buy your paper and take a seat. You've found your new favorite spot in town. Enter off Philadelphia St. Eat here because we NEED TO ENCOURAGE more folks to open spots like this.
Moonlight Café (717) 292-5643 4140 Carlisle Rd, Dover, PA 17315 Unbelievable Italian food!
Nuts About Granola 717-767-2942 York Central Market Nuts About Granola's stand at the Central Market in downtown York is a must stop for the freshest, most flavorful, granola you have ever had. Made from local, all natural ingredients, Nuts About Granola ensures its customers won't be disappointed, offering free product samples and a friendly smile to whomever passes by.
OffCenter Grill (717) 848-1111 48 E. Market St. The OffCenter Grill is located on the ground floor of the beautifully preserved Yorktowne Hotel. OffCenter is ideal for an early breakfast, luncheon, or casual dinner. But don't let the "casual" fool you - the dining menu and wine list feature a variety of selections that go way beyond "standard fare." This is a great business lunch spot, but people quickly discover that the bar can be pretty cool at night. You're likely to make interesting conversation with people from out of town, maybe even a star that just finished a show at the Strand, Velencia, or Pullo Center. "Hello Mr. Carlin, my name is . . . "
Pomodoro's Italian Restaurant & Grill 717-741-4747 205 Pauline Drive This is "real deal" Italian food, the chef/owner is from Naples, Italy and his wife is a local of York. They have a huge private banquet room which can be used for bridal showers, baby showers and business luncheons.
Roburritos 1277 W.Market St. York Who is Rob, and where did he learn to make Mexican food like this? You are going to LOVE Roburritos. No pretense, limited menu, cheap, fresh, funky, as the kids say - OMG!!! The food just ROCKS!
Roburritos 397 W. Main St. Dallastown Who is Rob, and where did he learn to make Mexican food like this? You are going to LOVE Roburritos. No pretense, limited menu, cheap, fresh, funky, as the kids say - OMG!!! The food just ROCKS! Note that this is a different location than the West York one, but who cares? It is just as good.
Round Eye Sushi Central Market, Philadelphia St., York, PA Sushi DOWNTOWN at Central Market! Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. This is just so cool! The staff is very friendly. Chef studied under Jimmie Kim, the Korean sushi master. You gotta check this out!
Sam and Tony’s (717) 852-0059 243 West Market Street, York, PA 17401 Best outdoor deck in town. Ask Ross for a kiss.
Scuttlebutt Coffee Company 22 S. George St. Bring your laptop. This coffee spot offers great drinks, soups, sandwiches, wi-fi, a nice atmosphere and a great location right off the square (next to Quizzno's). Take a break at Scuttlebutt.
Second Cup Coffee 717-718-8646 120 E Market Street This coffee shop features a Full Espresso Bar, Gourmet Drinks, Fresh Roasted Coffee, Specialty Desserts & Pastries, Light Lunch Fare Including Soups, Salads, Sandwiches & Paninis and Wi-Fi
Serenity Station (717) 428-9575 11 Church Street Seven Valleys, PA 17360 This restaurant/day spa/bike shop is located right on the Rail Trail and features delicious gourmet food and amazing live music. Stop in for lunch to refuel your bike ride. Visit the bike shop for rates and services on rentals and new and used equipment. After five they transform into a fine dining restaurant with outstanding entrees such as broiled crab cakes, beef marsala, tilapia, shrimp, & chicken to name a few.
Sidney Restaurant - Tavern - Private Dining (717) 259-1319 Reservations are recommended. 101 East King Street · East Berlin, PA 17316 Who knew? In East Berlin? New York quality, nice environment - WELL worth the drive.
Simply Soup 717-586-6433 Central Market (Corner of Beaver and Philadelphia Streets) Homemade hot soups, Chilled soups for take-out, Decorative gift jars available.
Stadium Grille 717-845-3725 133 North Duke Street Offering delicious pizzas, wings, strombolis and subs. AND cold beer to go!
Tapenade Bistro (717)741-1234 2509 S. Queen St. York, Pa 17402 Bring some wine, sit down and relax. You are in good hands at the Tapenade Bistro. Come try this place and see why it's developed a huge number of regular customers. There's always something new and delicious. This is upscale dining but dress casually.
The Accomac Inn (717) 252-1521 Exit off Route 30 at Wrightsville, turn north, and follow our directional sign for 1.5 miles Accomac Inn is a white tablecloth, gourmet restaurant serving continental cuisine in an eighteenth-century atmosphere. Located in a beautifully restored stone inn, the Accomac is the perfect choice for a special occasion. Somehow time stops down here as you relax and watch the river roll by. Some of the finest food you will ever eat. Memorable and worth the drive. If you don't come here at least once a year, you're really missing out. Once a season would be better.
The Gypsy Garden 717-759-1241 34 W. Philadelphia St. Central Market The Gypsy Garden has over 300 items in its small space. Culinary, medicinal, and ceremonial herbs are available as well as one-of-a-kind seasonings and 50 different types of loose teas. Everyone is welcome to open jars and sniff away, the shop is friendly and full of information.
Tokyo Diner (717) 755-9638 2300 E. Market St. Tokyo Diner's celebrated Hibachi Chefs will prepare your food Tokyo-style right before your eyes in an extraordinary show on a Hibachi table. Tokyo Diner is famous for it's fresh quality seafood and artistic presentation. BYOB.
Victor’s (717) 854-7958 554 S Ogontz St, York, PA 17403-5709 Authentic Italian Food! This is the real deal. Owners and staff put their heart into making sure your dining experience is fantastic. Eat there soon and discover why patrons say it feels like home. Dress casually and relax. Victor's Chef Lucius St. Onge was trained in one of the nation's top culinary schools (and it shows). Also, don't miss their friendly neighborhood bar which sometimes features talents like Dave Sancousi and Dan Ottemiller. When the weather turns warm, enjoy competing in a serious bocci league on Victor's manicured outdoor court. Victor's: What's not to love?