50 Best American Restaurants near Blackwood

“A great place to take kids to have fun“

“Good food, friendly people“

“Great lunch special and good people“

“Staff is so friendly bagels are amazing“

“Great venue, great food. Staff was fantastic.“

“My sister and I went for her birthday. A few families came in at the same time so it was pretty busy. We sat for a while looking at the menu but we didn’t mind the wait. I forget a waitress’ name but I think it was Nikki. She was very very nice and friendly and made the experience so much better. She was serving everyone but always made sure we were good and if we needed anything. She made my sisters birthday special and the ice cream was delicious. Haven’t been here since I was a kid but it was very nostalgic.“

“my favorite bar ive ever been to. the staff are great. I was welcomed with open arms when I first came. drinks are well priced and food is great. I highly recommend this dive bar to anyone.“

“I order from you guys every week just about. I really loved your plan pizza, but you seemed to have changed it. It used to be saucy on top, and now it’s just all cheese. your plain pizza was my FAVORITE. Please consider going back to what it used to be. No one else in the area had a pizza like that.“

“One of the finest restaurants we’ve had the pleasure of experiencing. A++++++“

“Came here with my wife, and after we agreed Illata is one of the best dining experiences we’ve had in Philadelphia. The food was creative, seasonal, fresh; the staff friendly and personal; and the intimate yet casual atmosphere made it feel like we were having an exclusive dinner-for-two. Highly recommend!“

“Shrimp and grits is amazing if I were home I would be licking the bowl. Bartender Kelsey was fantastic and very welcoming. Avocado toast is the best I have ever had.“

“Everything we ordered was so good! Very friendly, nice server and the cook! Genuinely happy eating there. A restaurant where you can eat carefully selected dishes at a reasonable price!“

“Alice is the kind of restaurant that reminds you why dining out can be an art form. As a visitor to Philadelphia, the meal felt less like dinner and more like an invitation into a creative conversation between the kitchen, the ingredients, and the season itself.
What impressed me most was the restaurant's confidence. The menu is ambitious and inventive, yet never feels experimental for the sake of novelty. Each dish was thoughtful, balanced, and deeply satisfying, allowing exceptional ingredients to shine while still delivering moments of surprise. There is a clear point of view behind the food, but it is expressed with restraint and precision rather than excess.
In a city celebrated for its dining scene, it takes something special to stand out. Alice manages to do exactly that. Every course felt intentional, revealing a kitchen that is both imaginative and disciplined. There was always something unexpected to discover, which made the experience feel exciting from beginning to end.
The atmosphere complements the food perfectly—warm, welcoming, and intimate enough to encourage lingering over each course. It is rare to find a restaurant that feels both elevated and approachable, where serious culinary talent is matched by genuine hospitality.
Philadelphia is known for outstanding food, and Alice has distinguished itself as one of the most memorable and rewarding dining experiences I enjoyed during my visit. Long after returning home, I still find myself thinking about specific dishes, flavors, and moments from the evening—a testament to how thoughtfully every aspect of the experience is crafted.
For anyone visiting Philadelphia in search of a truly exceptional meal, Alice deserves a place at the very top of the list.“

“Great service! Great Food! Wonderful service! My daughter and I enjoyed ourselves tremendously! Such a friendly and kind staff! If you need a bite to eat in a relaxing atmosphere, check it out!“

“We just celebrated my birthday with friends there tonight and LOVED it!! Noah, our server, was absolutely fantastic! The food, delish!! The inside was gorgeous! We live an hour away and will come back!!! Highly recommend!!“

“Our first visit there since before they closed down for COVID. Still excellent, courteous and efficient staff, quick service, generous portions, high quality. Five stars, highly recommended.“

“Love it and it’s eagles central“

“Food was delicious and the portion sizes were great!“

“I love this place. They have some of the freshest distinct cocktail that I’ve seen that hasn’t been from a fancy spot or a speakeasy. They usually have a special and or some fresh fish. Backdoor pizza is also outback🤫. Only drawback is whenever me and my lady come in one female barkeep seems to purposely avoid greeting us or serving us. We sit at the bar and she’ll stay away like she playing defense for Manchester United and then when one of her co workers takes care of us she speak to any new patrons that come in and sit near us. Not sure what that could be but otherwise 5 ⭐️’s.“

“Excellent food quality, I tried the “New Bedford Scallop & Shrimp Risotto”, slightly hearty portion, very high quality on the palate and at the same time you can taste the flavors of the natural raw material without being “dirty” with seasonings or anything unnecessary. Cost in the American average of restaurants (the real ones), 35$ risotto. Exorbitant espresso cost, very long but not bad, $6“

“Me and My lady went here on a whim. I mean literally Caraba’s next door had over an hour wait and this place caught my eye. It was something different outside of our norm. So we went, the experience was amazing. The service was top notch, actually some of the best customer service I ever had. Was way beyond expectations, can’t say enough good things about Bree our server. She was quick, on top of things and had no problem explaining anything we wanted to know about the large variety of stuff they have on the menu and us never going there before. She talks to you and treats you like you are part of the family and she knows you,very friendly. Now for the food, again fast food but definitely better than expected. Very reasonably priced and good. Everything was fresh and good. The shakes were some the best we ever had. If I could give this place ten stars I would. Has an arcade and mini golf! What more could anyone ask for. Keep it up! Everyone there was friendly and wanted to be there. I told the host when we were walking out this place is excellent. He said that’s what we wanna hear,hope to see you here again next week at the same time Jokingly. This all Says a lot! We will be going back here many times to come. 👌“

“Pancakes were THICK and huge. Food was delicious! Waffle was also tasty.“

“The $10 quick spot is the best lunch deal in town.“

“The place itself was beautiful the host to the waitress was very friendly and didn’t mind a conversation. Everything was delicious to the appetizers to the courses. The only thing that wasn’t great was the NY stripe aged steak. I asked for it to be cooked medium rare but this was the worst chewy steak I ever had. I saved majority of it to see if I could fix it at home but no luck. Just not the best quality steak and was hoping it was due to grill being in the name. They only charged $8 bucks for that little dollop of butter on top of the steak. The best thing we had was the scallops they are to die for! They melt in your mouth and the flavor was fantastic. I would come again just wouldn’t get their steak again.“

“Not sure where to start. 10 out of 10 out of 10!! What a fabulous experience. I am in the food industry and hired Foodwerx to cater my wedding. I know what quality looks like and this was a winner all around. The servers where pleasant, professional and timely. The food was beyond outstanding! Everyone raved about it and I am still hearing about the food two months later. Roxanne was my coordinator and she is spunky, professional, super friendly and executed the night flawlessly. Shes a pro! She is sweet, had great ideas and saw my vision and made sure it was not just executed, but beyond! I love this company and can't wait to have a reason to use them again! I need to have this food again!!“

“I highly recommend this black owned restaurant, the food was amazing and customer service was outstanding. If you want some delicious and tasty food, go to South Flavor. You won’t regret it. You can thank me later!!“

“We had our wedding at Hearthside over the weekend and were completely blown away by how amazing the day went. The food was unbelievably delicious and the staff’s attention to detail was incredible! Planning everything with them was so simple and enjoyable. Every request was met with a yes. Even our guests couldn’t stop complimenting the space, food, and staff. We can’t thank everyone at Hearthside enough for making our wedding day absolutely perfect!“

“Cozy, welcome little neighborhood eatery in South Philly. Our party of 5 had both lunch and breakfasts. All were big hits! Pictures below was one of the specials-short rib grilled cheese. Should be a menu regular! It was fabulous! A generous serving so tender and great flavor. We’ll be back! A great find!“

“Best service and the best drinks around!!!“

“What a sensational dining experience! We loved every course we had; a unique caesar salad (with grilled broccolini and fennel!), the "world's best hotdog" (a wagyu hotdog on a delicious buttery roll which truly was the world's best hotdog), truffle gnocchi mac 'n cheese, roasted peach confit duck, and barbecued chili lime pork. The S'mores cookie pie dessert was simply amazing! Service was exceptional (Kyle was the ideal server! polite, friendly, gracious and attentive - thank you so much). The staff is welcoming, the dining room is small and cozy, and everything about this local spot is charming. We will return for sure.“

“Fantastic service! Our server Shannon is the best! She always remembers us and how we like everything! The food is very good but it’s the service that makes this Fridays a great experience!“

“Best roast beef sandwich 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙“

“I went to Stateside for the first time last night and everything we ordered was really good! White wine, champagne, an old fashioned, and the wheat beer were all very refreshing! Then the food knocked it out of the park - delicious fresh oysters packed in ice with sides of cocktail sauce, vinaigrette, and lemon; crunchy and juicy shrimp tempura seasoned perfectly; and shishito peppers that were fresh and deliciously salted! We were so happy with everything and it really elevated the whole night. The restaurant seemed slightly understaffed so a little slow but very good and kind and helpful!“

“Looking for a nice place that's family friendly and not loud? Cracker Barrel is like being invited over for a nice southern style meal, home made and with love. Also check out their store for novelties and nice treats.“

“Great food and great service!“

“friendly staff, yummy food, cool view! Had a great time with the kids!“

“Great food and great service from great people. The Pop Shop will ALWAYS hold a special place in my heart.“

“Happy Hour is one of the best! Food is awesome and a great atmosphere!“

“had the turkey meatball wrap with brown rice.....yup ill sure get it again“

“Absolutely delicious! Authentic! Worth a side trip any day! Customer Service was amazing, as well!!“

“My friend and I finally made it to the Barnsboro Inn for lunch today-really wish we had discovered this gem a long time ago. We couldn’t stop talking about how charming it was inside, beautifully decorated for autumn. Our waitress was perfect-attentive but not hovering. My friend ordered the chicken quesadillas and I had the tavern cheese steak and both were scrumptious. Next time, we plan on going for dinner hopefully when it’s decorated for Christmas.“

“We got married here on 11/07/2025 and it was truly the best day. Sam, Marie and the whole team were spectacular. They made the planning process so easy. They were all very responsive, helpful and accommodating! The day of staff was simply amazing. I did not worry about a thing! The cocktail hour was the best!! My guests are still talking about it! The night was absolutely perfect. The grounds are beautiful and maintained perfectly. There are SOO many great spots for pictures. The Mansion was a fantastic place to get married!“

“I've loved their bbq filet mignon & spicy boneless chicken with jerk sauce for years but unfortunately I can no longer afford them. To get 1 of each of these platters with tax, delivery & tip took the total close to $70. I don't know when I'll get their food again. Super super bummed about it.“

“GLENN FIXED MY FRIENDS SHOE AND WAS AMAZING MADE AMAZING DRINKS YASSSSS WE LOVE GLENN“

“Great service and environment. Thanks Angie“

“Roxanne is hands down the best restaurant in the country. The food is so creative and you can taste Chef Alex’s passion in every bite. Would recommend for any occasion. Love watching Chef plate in the dining room so you can see all the action. Would recommend for any occasion. Menus change often so there’s always something new to try!“

“Been to the Kove several times, it never disappoints, the food is the absolute best I have recommended the Kove to many friends, they all thank me after they have experienced it there, we all agree besides the food being great the service and the atmosphere is also the best. I highly recommend the Kove, if you haven’t been there yet, you have to try it. I make sure I go there once a week.“

“I went to a wedding last night here. Eric the bar tender was AWESOME!!!! Dana the server was AMAZING!!!!! Their attitudes and customer service was outstanding! They are truly the definition of people who show up cause they love their job!!!!!! Shout out to them and i hope they get the recognition they deserve!!!!!“

“loaded, well seasoned cheese steak, will be back no doubt“

“We had a good, not great meal here. For the price (which was considerable) we were definitely expecting a bit more. The cocktails were great and the service great, the food was a bit underwhelming. We went with the tasting menu instead of a la carte and found the dishes good, but not anything particularly special. They were very accommodating with an allergy which was very nice. I'd like to try the bar menu but probably don't need another dining room experience.“