Effie Ophelia is an upscale intimate bistro that brings a fresh approach to dining in downtown Lancaster. A BYOB (Bring Your Own Beer or Wine), the restaurant features the creative cuisine of executive chef Eric Howton and allows patrons to bring their own wine selections to enjoy with their meal. 

Designed with a welcoming open kitchen format, Effie Ophelia offers ever-changing menus with choices created from seasonal local ingredients and the freshest product sources chef Howton has established during his 20 years in the food service industry.

Effie Ophelia offers a rich, inviting ambience with 30 customer seats, a streetside dining terrace and barstools observing the stainless steel professional kitchen. The dining space features many original details, local architectural elements and green bamboo floors that together, integrate both historic Lancaster and modern interior design trends.