50 Best American Restaurants near Gladwyne

“Not a busy night but Jennifer gave us a late date that we could make and we reciprocated by sitting down upon arrival rather than enjoying some bar time.The entire staff worked together to make it feel unrushed, and we had a much needed relaxing meal in a family environment.“

“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!“

“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!💖“

“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!“

“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!“

“Illata has become our favorite Fitler Square restaurant, and we've been in the neighborhood for 22 years. It's a little gem, nestled on Gray's Ferry Ave just steps from South Street. The staff is extraordinarily pleasant and helpful, and the food is - in a word- exquisite. All delicious, all prepared beautifully, a very balanced menu of seafood, red meat and vegetarian options. Their desserts are divine!
But perhaps the most amazing, and extremely reasonable addition, to the menu is their sourdough bread- hearty and flavorful, with a perfect slightly chewy feel on the tongue. We've taken to order some to go!
Don't miss this extraordinary experience.
Fred and Marnie Henretig“

“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!!!!“

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

“We are visiting from Augusta, GA and read awesome reviews, and they did not let us down! We got the roasted beets, the butternut squash pasta, and the brisket sandwich. It was all FANTASTIC. We were quiet while eating because we were too busy focusing on the food and every time we did talk it was about the food being so good, ha! Great atmosphere. We wish this spot was back home. We highly recommend this place.“

“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!“

“Great place to hang out with friends for conversation and watching sports. Good variety of appetizers and drinks.“

“My family and I (5 of us) were visiting Philly this weekend and were looking for a nice brunch place. Continental Midtown was perfect. The food was amazing. I had the Chilaquiles. The flavor was pure yum. I ate every morsel on my plate. My wife loved her Eggs Benedict with Salmon. The eggs and sauce were perfectly cooked. The service was perfect. Our server, Sela, was so hospitable and sweet. She took our order and the food came out quickly as if it just came off the grill. Will certainly return the next time we are in Philly. Wish I took some photos of our food but we devoured it in no time.

Dietary restrictions: Good

Kid-friendliness: Very“

“food and drinks were great“

“Buck a schuck oysters, double braised short rib over rigatoni, key lime pie and even got a hug from the beautiful Solidea D! Everything was exquisite. Great atmosphere. Highly recommend!“

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

“Our dinner was outstanding! It may be the best salmon I’ve had to date. 👌🏼“

“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“

“Had dinner at Bar Sera for the first time in 2023-06-16 for a 7pm reservation. We got seated right away, not waiting at all. All our drinks and food came out on time and was absolutely delicious. We had the best server named Rachel. She had many tables but still was amazing, very attentive and would engage in conversation with us as. She made the dining experience so much better than any restaurant I’ve been to in a while. The food overall was amazing. I highly recommend this place. If you can, ask for Rachel, she won’t disappoint.“

“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.“

“Fantastic food and service. Favorite burgers and wonderful fries! Healthy options as well.“

“Alex’s Steak and Wings is the real deal. Great steaks and incredible wings - they really are jumbo and very good value. Thoroughly recommended!“

“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.“

“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!“

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

“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!!!“

“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.“

“It was a really nice vibe and great food“

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

“We didn’t go into the restaurant, but ordered delivery. Completely on time and we all loved what we got! Nice owners, food was well prepared. Will definitely order again.

Dietary restrictions: They have vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options“

“Do one thing and do it right and that's what you have here.The menu isn't huge and you don't want it to be.And what they do is on the sign.And that's why you're here and they do it quick and great , and you want more.“

“I love that the owner stops to greet each guest at each table. And the retro decor is wonderful. My friend and I sat at the Marilyn Monroe table today.“

“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.“

“Best shrimp tacos in the neighborhood 😋“

“Wonderful Valentine’s dinner!“

“Classic, delicious and quick service“

“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!“

“Best brunch in Philly! Everything is delicious!“