50 Best American Restaurants near Haverford

“This is a regular meeting place with friends. Its location and the availability of parking are important. However, it is the food, ambiance and service that keep us coming back. The dining areas are comfortable and perfect for conversation among friends. The staff is always very helpful in assisting us in making choices. They provide helpful information and are solicitous, yet non-intrusive. The menu is varied and interesting. The staff provides helpful information as we make our choices and they check on us appropriately. I have nothing but good things to say about White Dog!“

“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.“

“Bad Brother is one of the best neighborhood bars and restaurants in Philadelphia. I love to take friends and family there for not only their selection at the bar and a delicious and creative menu, but the service and atmosphere are just what you need to feel at home while also enjoying your time out. Get yourself some wings, a burger, and a sausage sandwich! Add a Caesar salad that you won’t regret, either.“

“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.“

“Drinks are to margaritas 16.00 come on wow“

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

“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.“

“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!“

“This is my first visit and I have found myself never wanting to leave! The food is delicious and the staff is exceptional. The staff team work so well together and give off such phenomenal energy. I ate and smiled the entire visit. If I had more time to be in the company of the phenomenal staff, Chef Asia (AJ), Chef Asha, Chef Carl, Chef Janelle and Chef Tweet, I would have placed my credit card on the table and stayed for lunch, dinner and breakfast. Great eats and great greets at this establishment. That is a difficult find.“

“Great food, atmosphere and an even better server. Craig was a superstar. Can't wait to come back“

“Came here for my first time. It was pretty late but service was good, they have great late night specials. I ordered the chicken wonton appetizers and loved it. For my daughter she got the kids chicken Alfredo and loved it. My entire were the ribs and string beans. The string beans were great the ribs were dry and the sauce was overpowering.“

“Delicious food, beautiful scenery, very friendly staff.“

“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!!“

“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!“

“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!!!“

“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!“

“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“

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

“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.“

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

“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“

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

“Great local breakfast/lunch spot! Also love it for take out.“

“Excellent food and service!“

“Best shrimp tacos in the neighborhood 😋“

“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!“

“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“

“Drove by Springfield Ale House a bunch of times before ever going in. We have been there twice in the last few weeks and I could kick myself for waiting so long to go in. Can’t wait to go back. Good selection of beers on tap and some excellent cocktails as well as a great food menu.“

“Great food and drinks! Always consistently good.“

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

“If you are ever in Philly def have to try this gem… An authentic family owned diner, this is Blue Jay Restaurant… hands down the best breakfast spot and most def the best Philly cheesesteaks we had in Philly. The owners are Greek and have been there since 1937. Their customer service is superb and the food omg is outstanding. #PhillyCheesesteaks #Philadelphia #Pennsylvania #PhiladelphiaPA #breakfast #Lunch #BlueJayRestaurant“

“The people who work there are great! Did I say, "Great?" I mean "GREAT!!!" Let me tell you why...Yesterday, 6/17/2024 ~6:30 p.mish, My order came up to $27 and some change, but I only had $26.29 left in my account. 😭 The young lady behind the counter donated $2.00 to my tab from her own pocket! I am forever grateful to her for that!!!“

“Best roast beef sandwich 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙“

“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.“

“Delicious food. Awesome pancakes and gluten-free options. Staff is very friendly and accommodating. We really enjoy our visits here.“

“Great food and excellent service!“

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

“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.“

“ALWAYS get a delicious sandwich“

“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.“

“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“

“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“

“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“

“Everything is great! From the bar to the appetizer's To the servers! The food is out of this world!! Highly recommend it!“

“great burger, very tasty!“

“39 North Taproom is one of those hidden gems that keeps you coming back. The beer list is always rotating with great local and regional selections—fresh, well-balanced, and served by a team that actually knows their stuff. The food is equally impressive for a taproom—everything is clearly made with care. The wings and flatbreads are standouts, and the portions are generous.

The atmosphere is warm and comfortable whether you’re here for a casual night out, watching a game, or catching up with friends. The staff make you feel right at home—friendly, attentive, and genuinely happy to see regulars.

Glenolden is lucky to have this place. If you haven’t checked out 39 North Taproom yet, you’re missing out on one of the best craft beer spots in the area. 🍻“

“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 🩵🙏“

“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.“