Thanks to its farm-focused menu offerings and various seating options, Harvest Seasonal Grill & Wine Bar continues to be a popular dining destination for local residents, as well as visitors to the county.
Flatbreads topped with veggies, cheese, microgreens and more are a favorite shareable with guests.
Open since 2019, the Shoppes at Belmont location is one of eight Harvest restaurants in the state, with the others being in North Wales, Glen Mills, Newtown, Moorestown, Harrisburg, Montage and Collegeville. Each Harvest restaurant is committed to founder and CEO Dave Magrogan’s “know your farmer, know your food” philosophy. Anthony Hamid, manager of the Lancaster location, elaborates, saying, “We are a farm-to-table concept restaurant, with ingredients from local purveyors through Lancaster Farm Fresh Co-op. We don’t have microwaves or deep fryers, so the menu is also health conscious. We have a variety of gluten-free and vegan items, as well.”
As is typical of Harvest restaurants, the spacious Lancaster locale exudes a warm, welcoming and casual vibe. Guests are greeted by a dual-sided fireplace in the lobby, which also fronts onto the lounge, where seating is available at the bar and in cozy booths. An adjoining garden room seats up to 70. Its doors open onto a spacious patio that features a firepit.
Lemon-Kale Pesto Pasta
Harvest’s main dining room seats up to 150 at booths and tables. Stone accents and dark wood distinguish this area. The restaurant’s second patio opens off the main dining area and seats about 30. According to Anthony, the staff begins prepping the outdoor dining areas in mid-March in order to welcome guests “as soon as the weather is suitable.” Harvest is also perfect for taking in Belmont’s live music series that runs every Saturday (6-10 p.m.) from late May through August. Music emanates from the stage area across the street from Harvest, making the patios and the garden room perfect places to enjoy dinner and listen to music. Harvest also features live music in its lounge area on Thursdays (6-8 p.m.).
The bar serves a full complement of beverages, including craft beer, wine, cocktails and mocktails.
Harvest is also home to a private dining room that boasts its own fireplace and seats 50. Windows line one side of the space, while the restaurant’s wine selection is artfully stored on two of its other walls. The private dining space has become a popular spot for rehearsal dinners, bridal showers and other special occasions. It’s also used for overflow dining on weekends.
The restaurant also features a gleaming open kitchen that is headed by executive chef Anthony Beaner.
Whipped Ricotta With Toast
While the menu changes seasonally, some items are considered staples. Those include center-cut, 8-ounce filet and cedar-roasted salmon. “They will remain on the menu when we transition to the spring menu March 24, but the accompaniments will change,” Anthony explains.
Until then, the winter menu will be available, offering such items as sesame chicken, which is crafted using fresh chicken thighs, and butternut squash soup, which is made with local honey. “We get calls from people in late summer asking us when butternut squash soup will be back on the menu,” Anthony reports.
The wide-ranging menu also features salads (as sides and entrées) and plant-based bowls. Flatbreads (most under 500 calories) are topped with ingredients such as ricotta cheese, local honey, fig glaze, microgreens, mushrooms, sun-dried tomato pesto, herbs and more. Appetizers include a local artisan cheese board, homestyle chicken noodle soup, seasonal hummus, cider-roasted Brussels sprouts and cauliflower “wings.” Sandwiches range from burgers to a Kennett Square mushroom “cheesesteak.” For dessert, the selection includes sweet potato pie cheesecake, as well as calorie-conscious mini servings that offer a sweet ending to a meal.
Spicy Shrimp Noodle Bowl
In addition to vegan and gluten-free items, there are also a number of plant-based items on the menu. Staff also works to accommodate guests who may have food allergies. “Our goal is to be the restaurant for everyone,” Anthony notes. “Because of that, we have a lot of regulars. We also see people celebrating special occasions. The overall guest experience is important to us.”
The menu also offers lunch and dinner features that change daily. There’s a special Sunday brunch menu, and for Mother’s Day, Harvest will offer its core menu, as well as several special taste-tempting desserts.
Harvest is also known for its wide selection of wine and beverages to pair with menu offerings or to enjoy at the bar. The beverage menu includes local craft beer (some organic), over 50 wines by the glass (many of which are certified sustainable), as well as seasonally inspired cocktails and mocktails.
Harvest Seasonal Grill & Wine Bar, 1573 Fruitville Pike (The Shoppes at Belmont), Lancaster. Hours are Monday through Thursday, 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m., and Sunday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Reservations are recommended and can be made via the restaurant’s website. Take-outs and catering available. Call 717-545-4028 or visit harvestseasonal.com/Lancaster and Facebook.
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