312 S. High St. West Chester, PA 610.436.4100 Rating: 3 silver spoons out of 5 Overview: Quaint, romantic neighborhood BYOB with an ambitious menu and solid delivery. Food: Appetizers are customary of this type of place — i.e. the Portabella & Goat Cheese Tart and the Tuna Carpaccio. The tuna was a decent choice but […]
119 Fayette St. Conshohocken, PA (610) 832-2114 Rating: 3 out of 5 silver spoons Overview: Popular new BYOB eatery in the heart of Conshohocken. Food: Eclectic continental cuisine that borrows from various regional influences. Dishes include filet with wild mushrooms and fingerling potatoes, lamb with summer squash and spinach in rosemary oil and grilled trout […]
721 Skippack Pike Blue Bell, PA 215-641-2660 As of 11/09, Alison at Blue Bell has closed for good. Rating: 4 silver spoons out of 5 Overview: Well-known chef Alison Barshak’s latest venture — an excellent contemporary American BYOB serving ambitious, creative fare. Food: The menu at Alison, which is influenced mostly by Asian, Mediterranean and […]
2 Waterview Rd. East Goshen, PA (West Chester) 610.918.9715 Rating: 4 out of 5 silver spoons Overview: Excellent continental BYOB that consistently pushes the envelope with creative, innovative cuisine. Although Mimosa does not have a prime location, this place is worth finding. Food: Eclectic cuisine that borrows from various regional influences. The menu changes monthly […]
Gay St. (Across the street from Iron Hill Brewery) West Chester, PA 610-431-0770 Rating: 2 silver spoons out of 5 Overview: A chain Irish pub in the center of West Chester. Crowded and noisy on the weekend, but manageable for a slightly older crowd. Food: Irish Pub fare — Sandwiches, Fish & Chips, Guinness Stew, […]
Market & Walnut Sts West Chester, PA Rating: 2 silver spoons out of 5 Overall: A bustling, upscale Mexican eatery in the heart of West Chester that is a fun place to go but ultimately suffers from average food and long waits. The West Chester branch of the popular Conshohocken restaurant is a bit larger […]
124 N. Wayne Ave. Wayne, PA 19087 610-293-9909 Rating: 4 silver spoons out of 5 Overview: Possibly the perfect neighborhood restaurant – good food, great service, nice people. Highly Recommended. Food: Italian bistro fare, with pastas, pizzas, and a solid selection of meat entrees. The pastas are uniformly excellent and the highlight of the menu. […]
1003 Lancaster Ave. Bryn Mawr, PA Cafe Fresko closed in February 2010. Rating: 4 silver spoons out of 5 Overview: Elegant Mediterranean BYOB that is a welcome addition to the Bryn Mawr dining scene. With more interesting food than Lourdas, Fresko fills a major void on the Lancaster Ave. corridor. Cafe Fresko has some customer […]
Garrett Ave. & Conestoga Rd. Rosemont, PA (Garrett Hill) ** JB Garrett’s has closed its doors. A sign on the door says that The Grog will open in the space sometime soon. ** Rating: 3 out of 5 silver spoons Overview: Formerly the Brick Bar, Garrett’s has been redesigned into a more upscale bar and […]
863 Lancaster Ave. Bryn Mawr, PA (!) Rumors abound that The Grog will be opening additional locations in Garrett Hill and Wayne. Rating: 3 silver spoons out of 5 Overview: Upscale bar with food to match. Don’t expect fine dining at The Grog, but do expect a comfortable atmosphere with some of the area’s best […]