About

Our name comes from the Pennsylvania Dutch word for “coal,” a nod to the region’s heritage and to the elemental force behind everything we do.

Kole was built on a simple idea: real fire, great beef, and hospitality that feels like home.

We are not chasing white tablecloth luxury. We are here for something simpler: honest beef cooked over live fire, served with warmth, and rooted in Lancaster. A true neighborhood chophouse.

Great beef starts long before it hits the grill. It begins with the farmers and ranchers who raise cattle with care and intention. Those are the partners we choose, and the stories we tell.

We keep it straightforward. Salt, pepper, and respect for the cut. No marinades, no tricks, nothing to hide behind.

The Josper grill is our heartbeat. Wood charcoal, open flame, and patience. When the ingredients are this good, the fire does the rest.

Good beef. Good fire. Good people.
That’s the point.