50 Best American Restaurants near Haverford

“The servers were very attentive and the food was excellent. I really enjoyed my pot roast. My only criticism is that the apple puff had only 2 tiny cubes of apple. They need to put more in - pastry and presentation was good though so I haven't taken any stars away.“

“It was alright, no complaints other than the sandwich being under seasoned. I heard a lot about this place but can't say it lived up to expectations. Not that it dissapointed either, just fell somewhere in the middle for me. Maybe I just visited on an off day but for the price I don't think I'd go back.“

“Bar Jawn has Amazing service and food! In addition, a special thank you to Twon, Kelly, and David for helping out Blind Sports Organization (BSO) for letting us raise some money to let us continue and play the sport we really love. They really took great care of us the 6 hours we were there for.“

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

“I moved to the neighborhood from Brooklyn recently. One day while walking around, I passed this unassuming place. The only indication that it was open was a chair outside with a bouquet of flowers to pin down a paper menu to the chair. The menu looked divine.

A few days later I walked past, showing my partner that the place almost seemed closed from the outside but was very cute inside. Someone who worked there came out as we were looking and was very kind, asking us if we had reservations yet. We said no but booked immediately.

The first time I visited, I had the sourdough, Marinated Mussels (hakurei turnips, miso, chili oil), Carrot (crab, brown butter), Shrimp (peaches, coppa, toasted marcona almonds), and Gnudi (corn& basil). It was an entirely no-skips meal. The mussels came cold, out of their shell, and the sauce was incredible. The “carrot” was more like a crab cake with coconut, brown butter, and an unidentifiable but delightful citrus. A perfect balance of rich & light. The gnudi seemed simple, but the lightly spicy sauce really pulled all the ingredients together. Finally, the shrimp with peaches really knocked my socks off. Lots of places will make “seasonal” menus but not put the effort into making sure that produce is top notch. The peaches would’ve been delicious on their own, but with the rest of the dish, they really shined.

The second time I went (just a few weeks later) I got the Chicory Salad (anchovy, buttermilk, comte), the Steelhead Trout (sungold tomato, perilla), and a tuna crudo special. I also re-ordered the bread, the carrot with crab, and the gnudi. Everything was just as good as last time, and the new additions were truly worth trying. Something as simple as a chicory salad can be so hit or miss - but WOW!

For dessert we had the cherry brown butter tart with crème fraiche. No complaints at all here.

Now I’ve rambled on plenty about the delicious food, which I will be back for very soon, but I truly haven’t ever been to a place with better service. The workers are extremely attentive and kind. I felt like I’ve known everyone there for a long time.

Thank you, Illata, for being such a wonderful neighborhood spot.“

“We extend sincere gratitude to At The Table for their invaluable support of the Radnor Post Prom Fundraiser, as the donation of a Gift Card to our fundraiser proved to be a major hit with parents, highlighting the importance of supporting local small business owners who consistently go above and beyond to facilitate successful events.“

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

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

“Drinks are to margaritas 16.00 come on wow“

“Best wings I’ve ever had! They were huge and the sauce was amazing. The cheesesteaks were loaded with meat and so good too. Highly recommend Alex’s Steaks & Wings!“

“I made reservations for Harry Potter High Tea in April. They promoted it until mid summer. Had reservation for today June 21st for special Birthday. Ridley House took down all Harry Potter stuff, the restaurant was empty. We were seated in baron area with only one other table. The table tops were really beat up as was a lot of fixtures. High Tea was promoted with 3 tiers of food but what my SIL got was so sparse and a joke for $35. Over priced, underwhelming decor and just horrible! We will not be back! Stingers here we come!!“

“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!“

“Such amazing and creative food, it was really good and the ambience was lovely outside! Server was so helpful with suggestions and food and drinks were fantastic!“

“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!“

“The food is extremely delicious. You can feel the love put into the food, as if you are getting a home cooked meal. I got the hot honey chicken dish and it’s absolutely delicious. Please try the mash potatoes and the Brussels sprouts, you won’t regret it. So good. And the workers there are so friendly and welcoming.“

“The cauliflower with hot sauce was delightful as an appetizer. The Mediterranean burger was nice but not as flavorful as I had hoped. The fries that came with it were done to perfection though. The beers on tap selection was smallish but a good variety of styles. Very clean place and the staff was friendly and helpful with suggestions.“

“We had a small party at Riverwinds on Saturday night. The food was excellent. However, the dessert package is a total ripoff! There was a plate of small desserts ( 1”square pieces of cake, 2 “ eclairs, a chocolate covered strawberry, and a tiny cannoli. There were not even enough for everyone to take one! When I asked for more the waitress said I should go to another table and see if they had anything! 😡😳 Definitely not worth $10 a person! RIPOFF!“

“My son's rehearsal dinner was there on 11/6/2025. The food was outstanding, the service was outstanding. Great atmosphere. Definitely recommend Bar Sera!!!“

“Great food and drinks! Always consistently good.“

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

“Hi. Was in this afternoon to celebrate my birthday. Our server was Jesse. When we had a slight problem with my food, Jesse was quick to correct the small issue. We found him very professional and friendly. He is what we call a %30er; and worth every penny. Thank you Jesse. Spot on.“

“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“

“Excellent food and service!“

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

“Best shrimp tacos in the neighborhood 😋“

“these pancakes are seriously the best in town. after not being able to eat for 10 days because of my training, having this stack of pancakes felt better than acting as black adam. looking forward to going here again and eating 20 more. #timetoworkout #wegonrumble #wegontakeurfaceoff“

“Wanted to thank the wonderful waitress that waited on my daughter and her friends tonight for her Sweet 16. Sadly they forgot to ask her name but my oldest daughter said she was very sweet and all around great!!! They said the food was delicious. I appreciate the great service ❤️ 2/22/25 Wayne location“

“We had our New Year Eve dinner there last night. The service was exceptional, and the food was delicious. I cannot recommend this too highly. First thing I did when I got home was join the club so I could get information about upcoming events. It was a great night, thank you to everyone.“

“D. Burger and fries at $25 extremely overpriced. Otherwise everything was fine“

“Daughter and I enjoyed lunch together today. Don’t forget the ice cream 🍦“

“I’d like to Thank the Stinger’s staff and management for a wonderful dining experience. Everyone enjoyed their food. They accommodated my party of 15 very well. Our server Steve was very pleasant and he made sure we had everything we needed. Thank you again.“

“I cannot get over this place. Their ambiance stands out, and the food and drinks take it to a whole new level. We ordered crafted cocktails, and the staff was attentive and friendly.“

“Surprised with breakfast this morning. Great eats!! Highly recommend for anyone looking to fill their morning stomach void“

“ALWAYS get a delicious sandwich“

“Melissa is an amazing class act host the wings are awesome as u am sure all the food is she cares you can feel and see it everyone is friendly great job!!! 5 stars for sure“

“Amazing place, amazing food! Staff is super friendly!The owner is very professional and has decades of experience in the indurstry. Providing a high quality dining experience. Highly recommended to anyone who appreciates good food and ambiance.“

“Celebrated a birthday dinner, and I couldn’t be happier with everything from the food to the service. The decor is also a giant plus 🩵🙏“

“Each dish, from first course through dessert, was almost indescribably delicious. That had my family sharing our plates all evening. The servers, especially Jonah, were friendly, very attentive, and helpful. A wonderful dining experience.“

“Honestly, I rarely get to come here but whenever I do it’s amazing. The owners are always very kind and welcoming. + They treat you like FAMILY. I tend to just get their normal Mac ‘N Cheese and it’s REALLY cheesy! They also have their own area just for kids. It has nice things you can borrow (such as games) to make your experience way more fun! Their menu is very diverse so even if you don’t like Mac ‘N Cheese you’re bound to see something you’ll like. And again on the service. The workers are so kind and whenever I’m talking with the owners it’s as if we’re FAMILY“

“great burger, very tasty!“

“Best roast beef sandwich 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙“

“Awesome! Awesome! Awesome! My family and I only come here for breakfast now. Such a good family run business that serves deeeeelicious food. Give it a try!“

“Great food and excellent service!“

“Awesome service. Drinks were very tasty. Coconut shrimp was delicious.“

“The chicken parmigiana at The New American Bistro is by far the best I’ve ever had anywhere! Highly recommend!!!“

“First time here and I was not disappointed. The food was delicious, I must admit and the service was great. Only went for a quick bite while out running errands so can't speak on the night life. I would definitely consider patronizing this establishment again to try something else on the menu.“

“Wonderful lunch today at Bruno‘s! We sat outside, enjoyed a chicken salad, wrap, a grilled cheese with bacon, and a cheeseburger, with ice cream served in parfait dishes for dessert. Everything was fresh, tasty, and served quickly and with a smile. Perfect experience all around.“

“I really like the vibe in this place. I was very surprised to walk in and see mostly folks in there. I did find it odd that they had security, but i have only been here once so I don't know how wild it gets. They had karaoke going on which drew in a large crowd. Would go again to try out the food“

“Food was awesome. Cold drinks. Friendly people. Wife had a huge cheese steak that she couldn’t finish and I had a meatball parm that was very tasty“