50 Best American Restaurants near Elkins Park

“I have never been disappointed with anything I have ordered. The food is delicious, it’s a small cozy atmosphere and I have never had a bad experience here. I give this restaurant a solid 10/10 not to mention the owners come out and great you“

“Ordered a pizza for takeout. Pizza was not bad coming from a bar. It is a thin crust pizza with the right amount of cheese, soft and flaky. No seasoning on the pizza and the tomato sauce a little sweet. However, it is cooked perfectly with no burnt marks. Noticed they had Miller Light cans for $3.00. The pizza cost $10.00, which is good value.“

“Wifey got the apple cider french toast and I got the caribbean benedict. We shared the chips and salsa. We were both amazed at how incredible our food was. The staff is super friendly. Can't wait to go back!“

“Fantastic menu; great atmosphere; friendly efficient staff; loved it.“

“I had a great brunch. Loved the atmosphere. Food was excellent. I’ll definitely be back“

“Fabulous on all levels! What a treat!“

“Outstanding cheesesteaks. The variety is spectacular. The meat melts in your mouth. The bread is fresh and delicious. Was in town for just two days but had lunch there both days. You want a cheesesteak? You will not be disappointed.“

“Everything was perfect from the moment I entered. The front host greeted me with a welcoming smile. I dined at the bar. My bartender was incredibly knowledgeable and walked me through a beautiful meal. Service was top notch. The team work was beautiful to watch. Great attention to detail. The food absolutely amazing. 5 stars“

“IT WAS AMAZING WTF ELSE DO YOU NEED?“

“Awesome food and excellent service I had a pasta night special!
kale & ricotta gnocchi, marinara, fennel, serrano jamon, broccolini comes w/ garlic bread & side caesar salad which was amazing. I highly recommend this place“

“Delicious!!! My friends and I were so excited to try Bar Jawn, especially since we’ve loved Pizza Jawn for a long time! The food and drinks were all fabulous - Bar Jawn has a chill, relaxed atmosphere but boasts an elevated bar menu that is so much more and so far beyond typical bar food! Some of our favorites were the drunken ravioli, the buffalo arancini (so inventive!!!), the chicken parm (make sure you get it with ravioli!), the mozzarella triangles (mozz sticks with an upgrade!) and the eggplant stack! So excited to come back as the menu changes and try even more awesome options! Thank you, Bar Jawn!“

“Great atmosphere!! Very festive for the Holidays!! Love their Sunday Brunch!!“

“Amazing“

“I recently celebrated a milestone birthday with a dinner at Elwood with family and friends. Chef Adam and Jenny were wonderful to work with and the meal was absolutely delicious. Everyone loved the venison scrapple amuse bouche. We shared several orders of perogies and cheese platters to kick off the meal, followed by a couple of orders of the tri- tip beef, the sea bass, and the rabbit, which are served family style with a whole host of accompaniments, including exceptional mashed potato that got rave reviews and deserves it's own mention. Several of the diners had never had rabbit, but they all tried it and it was a hit! I already have plans to come with some friends for an afternoon tea, and my husband and I will definitely be back for dinner and/or one of the dining events that Chef Adam hosts. Adam & Jenny, thank you for my birthday dinner one to remember!💖“

“Unique food, cozy, candlelit atmosphere. Our group enjoyed it tremendously. Highly recommend.“

“We had such a fantastic experience at Illata in Philadelphia! From start to finish, everything felt special, and a big part of that was our amazing waitress, Mary — she was attentive, warm, and really elevated the whole evening with her thoughtful service.

The menu offered some unexpected surprises, and the standout for us was the carrot dish. It was hands down the highlight of the night — it almost felt like a savory take on carrot cake, rich and flavorful in the most delightful way. The trout was a pleasant surprise too; it leaned more toward the texture and richness of salmon, and honestly, it was one of the best fish dishes we’ve had in a while.

And we can’t forget the desserts — they absolutely blew us away. The rhubarb tart was perfectly balanced, and the chocolate cake was decadent without being too heavy. A perfect ending to a memorable meal!

We’ll definitely be back — already booked our next reservation.“

“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!“

“Friendly staff! Hostess was great as was our server. I only know she had a unique name. Not a large menu but what they do offer is amazing. Great atmosphere too!“

“We stopped in for lunch, and it could not have been better! We had burgers, which were cooked to perfection and delicious. The staff were friendly and attentive. We will definitely be back!“

“Food was delicious! Good vibe!“

“The rare 5 stars I give- this place deserved it. I chanced on this place one day for the pizza... got brocciole pizza and spices, and potato pizza- outstanding selection and the best or as good as the best pizza I've had. Crust and flavor combination was perfect. I came back 2 nights later to try other dishes... I ordered gnocchi because this shows quality in a restaurant- I've had many bad gnocchi dishes- Alice restaurant was the most perfect gnocchi I have ever had in a restaurant. only home made is better. The texture was perfect and soft. spice perfectly blended. I asked to add sausage... made a perfect meal. The Gelato on top of the small tart was superb. they make their own gelato... quality is excellent. Anna, our server was outstanding. her people skills and customer service would make the owners proud to represent them. Only draw back was that our bar seats were a bit uncomfortable. it is a bit cramped in there. they need a bigger space. absolutely loved this place!!!!“

“I have come to this place many times! As a Philly native, this place has been a great experience always! Eddie has been our server and has created an amazing environment. We are so appreciative of his care & thoughtfulness! We had a wonderful experience, and will be back again.“

“Amazing place with amazing food! The fries were great and I recommend getting them with the Wiz. Unfortunately, we are from our of town, otherwise this would would be one to add to the rotation for sure!

The service was good as well as our waitress helped answer our questions and made sure we were always well taken care of while there.“

“Delicious food. Friendly staff. A great place for dinner.“

“The atmosphere here is a lot of fun! We had an issue with our food and the manager and waitress both did their best to make it right. The drinks are tasty and the crispy calamari salad was delicious. The peanut butter chocolate mousse dessert was very good.“

“My husband and I just tried The Iron Oven for the first time. It will definitely not be our last. We went for brunch and enjoyed everything we ordered down to my Drinks. Very reasonable prices and good size portions. The staff is very friendly and sweet. Our waitress Gianna was wonderful and she alone would have had us returning. Even the gentleman who brought out our food was super friendly. Highly recommend their brunch and cannot wait to go back for dinner soon. Great food, good prices, great staff and good vibe.“

“Food is delicious! Get the watermelon salad, fried chicken and banana cream pie.“

“Finally got to visit my friend’s restaurant! We were NOT disappointed!! Excellent food, attentive staff in a quiet warm atmosphere. The menu made it so hard to decide but the Crab Cakes were the best I’ve ever eaten. The food at the whole table was amazing. Looking forward to dining again when we’re back in town!“

“Food was absolutely amazing! Drinks were great too! You won’t be disappointed!“

“Those late night half priced apps are bangin. Food quality here goes crazy compared to any other Applebee's I've been to, servers are super helpful and friendly, and they never question how much ranch you ask for. I wish I could give them 6/5 stars but I can't so 5/5 it is. I love you Aramingo Applebee's.

Vegetarian options: Not a lot of vegetarian options as is, but plenty that you can just have the meat removed. Plant-based burgers available. Might be difficult to accommodate a vegan.“

“food and drinks were great“

“So good! The best bread before dinner ever! My favorite crab cake now and the hashbrown potatoes were amazing! We will be back!“

“I recommend especially the University of Pennsylvania Sabrina location The view is so nice is Windows all around it's well lit the staff is so extraordinary the food is fantastic and it comes out fast the place is clean it was not hard to find a parking spot I give this place five stars“

“Fantastic dining experience! The staff was exceptional and the food was out of this world. The tasting menu was fantastic and the atmosphere was perfect.“

“Drinks are to margaritas 16.00 come on wow“

“Killer breakfast specials. Everything on the menu seems well-thought out and presented. Yummy place.“

“Was there last night for early dinner and stayed to see the Eagles first TD. Food was fresh and extremely tasty. The vibe here is great. The service was excellent. Our server, Max, was very personable and gives very good recommendations. Max is not the only server like this. It seems to be the culture there. They have a lot of loyal customers. When we left the was a couple looking for a place to eat and watch the game. I quickly recommended Glory. If in Old City and near Chestnut and 2nd give them a try. You won’t be disappointed.“

“Great food and great service“

“Cookie dough French toast was out of this world!!! Definitely recommend!!!!“

“Thank you to all tonight! We were celebrating the impending birth of our grandson with his other grandfather! Our children are 1st time parents!! Christina was perfection, knowledge and sweetness all at once! Everyone treated us great! Thank you Christine for all your help! Looking forward to returning w/ the new Mommy & Daddy! Thank you all again. 3 excited grandparents!“

“we went there on a hum bug. it is a great place to eat. make sure you have an appetite. 👍👍👍👍👍“

“I ordered the Roasted chicken with gravy and it def reminded me of a Thanksgiving plate minus the cranberry sauce! So wholesome and full of flavor 😋 I will definitely buy again. Only thing I would add is just an ice dispenser next to the water to make the temperature of the water colder.“

“Rachel was an amazing server that anticipated our needs, before we even were aware. Elevated outdoor dining +. Food was great. Best buffalo chicken dip we ever ate. Again amazing service!!!“

“Classic, delicious and quick service“

“my friends and I had a great dinner here. Great food & service I highly recommend this great restaurant in the park“

“It was a really nice vibe and great food“

“Yum, yum, yum. Loved their roasted chicken, potatoes, and sauce.

Wine selection was great!

Dietary restrictions: No restrictions.

Parking: Great location and wonderful vibe. Staff was excellent! Quick turnaround on serving food.“

“Wonderful Valentine’s dinner!“

“Party of 10 this AM. Pam was the BEST! Food/service was awesome!!! Thanks Bookers!“

“The Blue Bell Inn food and cocktails are the best in the Blue Bell area. The food is always consistent, of high quality and made to accommodate special requests. Food is delivered timely and with a smile by their polite and efficient food runners. Our favorite part though is the bartenders especially DJ, Adam, Lou and the awesome bar back Dan. They always greet with a smile and provide delicious drinks. When the bar is busy they go out of their way to accommodate people to try to get everyone seated as best they can. BBI is our regular spot and we enjoy talking with all of the patrons and the bartenders on our visits. Top notch always!“