When you are looking for fine-dining cuisine in a relaxed, casual environment, this is a top choice. The mellow bar is stocked with premium spirits, including a range of single-malt scotches, and the service is friendly and helpful. In the summer, dine amid the flowers on the second-floor terrace. Try the blackened seafood brochette followed by salmon in honey-ginger glaze or paella marinara, or the filet mignon with garlic mash. Reservations are suggested on weekends, and business casual attire is appropriate.

Nestled in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch country and in an old farmhouse, this restaurant has a long history and a reputation built by 10 generations of a local farm family. Groff's is considered among the best places in the country to get regional cuisine, and everyone from the New York Times to food critic James Beard have sung its praises. Great seafood, the freshest meats and vegetables, a long list of wines and spirits, and friendly, home-style service make this a must. Order á la carte or from the traditional family-style menu. Casual attire is appropriate.

For a tasty home cooked meal, you can't beat Lapp's. The dishes are inexpensive, but hearty and include classics like great fried chicken and overstuffed ham sandwiches. Smaller portions are available for lighter appetites, but even those are generous and filling. Enjoy friendly service in a casual, relaxed setting.

This hilltop restaurant, which is surrounded by unspoiled forestland, has become something of a tradition in the York area. The romantic setting includes soft lighting and music spread out among seven dining rooms, each elegantly decorated with original art. A great wine list is available, as is a menu full of American classics. The steaks are the claim to fame, but you'll also find daily veal preparation and succulent seafood such as trout almondine or shrimp scampi. The Log Cabin is an all-around winner. Reservations are recommended. Dressy casual attire is appropriate.

Smorgasbord means great variety and all-you-can-eat, and this restaurant fits the bill. Dinner items vary from day to day, but might include steamed shrimp, fried chicken, ham with cider sauce, and a variety of soups and salads. Desserts are made on the premises, with apple pie, chocolate mousse cheesecake, and Pennsylvania Dutch shoofly pie being the favorites. Breakfast features a vast assortment of traditional dishes, such as scrapple, omelets and eggs cooked to order, fried potatoes, chicken & waffles, pancakes, chipped beef in cream sauce, and a selection of pastries and breads.