50 Best American Restaurants near Swarthmore

“Great food and excellent service!“

“I've been going here for breakfast for years and they have the kindest staff you will ever meet! Antonia herself is the hardest worker and will always make sure you get the best service possible. Food is good diner style and the place is always decorated for whatever holiday is coming up.“

“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!“

“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!!“

“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!“

“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!“

“I went to Applebees tonight and had a wonderful experience. Jesse Z was the main reason we had a wonderful time. Jesse Z was super prompt and got to us very quickly and was able to make some adjustments to our order after the fact. I really appreciated that! Overall great service!“

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

“the food was really good (brisket sandwich) and plentiful. staff was great. only complaint is that it is expensive and the facility echos.“

“ALWAYS get a delicious sandwich“

“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!“

“Excellent food and service!“

“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!“

“In town for work at Logan Township, New Jersey from Indianapolis. Was recommended this place based off the food and atmosphere. The food was delicious and atmosphere did not disappoint. All the workers were super friendly and made it overall a great experience. Can’t wait to come back the next time I’m in New Jersey for work.“

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

“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“

“I have been a customer for a very long time they have a sign it's nice to be important but it's more important to be nice, the sign is what made me a repeat customer 🙂“

“such a great place! staff is great food is excellent- great pricing and portions! seating is limited but you can call for a reservation. I've ordered takeout which is just as good as eating in(which is super hard to do) & held private events there!“

“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.“

“The Halal Cheesesteak Nachos? Unreal. Perfectly seasoned meat, crispy nachos, and melty cheese in every bite. It’s bold, flavorful, and seriously addictive.

The place has good vibes, generous portions, and you can taste the care in every order. If you're anywhere near Chester, make the trip. You won’t regret it.“

“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.“

“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 🩵🙏“

“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“

“I ordered lunch for my family, for take out. One item was loaded potato puffs. They came with a very small drizzle of sour cream and a few small pieces of bacon. most were dry and plain. Very frustrating as this was my husbands only food he ordered and will be eating 😔“

“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.“

“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.“

“Tasty perfectly prepared food, Awesome service, Friendly owners. If you are in the Aston Pa area, I would highly recommend them.“

“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“

“Quizzo on Tuesday night is a fun time!“

“This was my first night out after prolonged cancer treatment. I have lingering trouble swallowing and chose a mushroom bisque and mashed potatoes and gravy. I was able to get down a small amount of both. My companion enjoyed finishing both along with his sea bass special. Of note he had a Manhattan and said it was one of the best he has had. We will return when my mouth is ready for the yummy options available here. We have dined at other Fearless Restaurants often but White Dog Haverford continues to be our favorite!“

“Baylie was a rockstar waitress. My wife and I don’t come to Applebees often, but her service made us want to start coming back way more. She was super polite, friendly, timely, and accurate with taking orders. She deserves some recognition. Some would say “don’t reward someone for doing what is expected of their job”… but she did everything 110% of the way and it meant a lot to us. Thanks, Baylie!“

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

“It's been several years since I visited TJs and joined a friend for lunch. It's the same as it always was - great food, great service, large beer list if your looking for that. The French Onion Soup is always amazing and a great start to your meal or a great compliment with a salad for a meal itself!“

“Great music, food and atmosphere! Tvs are set in place so you can watch your favorite sport that's playing live!“

“Roxy has been a staple in my life. The food is amazing and the staff is top of the line. Book all of your events there and you won’t regret it! Make sure y’all go see Teary and tell her the self love poet sent y’all!“

“Wow what a great place! Great atmosphere, good food & the best beer on tap!! Highly recommended!“

“visited 214 on a whim for a quick Friday night out with a friend. Our server Brendon apologized for the delay in getting to our table, explaining that it had been a wild night and they were slightly understaffed (understandable, it was Valentine's Day). After that, though, he was attentive and friendly for the entire meal. The winter salad I ordered was enormous and although it could have used more dressing, it was still enjoyable. My friend's burger came with a generous portion of fries and was phenomenal. For drinks, I opted for their "dealer's choice" option that lets you roll three dice to create a unique off-menu cocktail. It was dangerously tasty and a generous pour. After dinner, we moved to the bar and chatted with the bar manager Jeremy, who was not only also incredibly friendly and great conversation, but knew his way around the bar and came up with another bespoke cocktail when they were out of an ingredient for the drink I originally wanted. Overall, a fantastic experience across the board and definitely my new favorite spot in Media.“

“Have been a couple times and had the excellent wings. This time I asked the bartender Emily for a non-wing suggestion and she mentioned the Southwest Chicken Panini. I went with that and was glad that I did. The habanero bacon jam was legit. Emily was very attentive even with the gradually growing crowd she had to pour for. Total rock star! Will definitely be coming back.“

“Breakfast lunch dinner in Wayne pa Angelos cafe“

“Alana is very rude and condescending to people who have had a long standing history of ordering from Fiesta. She recommended we take our business else where because we addressed her rude behavior. I will no longer be spending my money here due to Alana's repeated unprofessionalism.“

“Beef kabobs was poppin the rice was good too but she's expensive I rather go to the nice lady that sell kabobs 3 for 5 off woodland n 65th if I'm not mistaken her kabobs be hittin the spot n the hot sauce is tasty but Boi when it's time to potty lort ? ? ?“

“The bartenders were so welcoming and attentive, we felt right at home. The beer selection is good. The food has its ups and downs. The chicken wings were over-cooked. Crispy but dry. The Brussels sprouts were fine. I think you should go with the mainstream menu options.“

“We were seated in a timely fashion despite the place being busy. Our coffee cups were filled immediately and our orders were taken as well. Our food came out within 15 minutes and had good presentation. The food was good and the value was good as well. Overall we were well satisfied with everything. I would highly recommend a visit.“

“We had my wife and her twin sister’s birthday party there with over 70 people. The event was well organized and the staff was friendly and accommodating. They were patient with our younger guests. Everyone said they had a great time. Thank You to Barnaby’s for a great job!!“

“I highly recommend Mission BBQ to everyone I know. Everything on the menu is absolutely delicious ? I stopped in at the Springfield PA. location late Mon. Evening and the staff was wonderful. They are always great, very friendly. They really seem to enjoy their jobs. They have good management and training something that you don't see much anymore. They are all winners. Five stars all the way.“

“Wonderful food and service was amazing. Our servers Linda and Brenda were awesome. Will definitely be back. It’s our third time here!!“

“We had a bunch of new menu picky foods tonight instead of a huge dinner. Wings, White Thunder Quesadillas, Lemon Pepper Salmon Bites, Egg Rolls were Excellent. Staff and Atmosphere were great too. I will always support my small business people. Thanks Vince 👍“

“good place accommodate everyone“

“Today I ordered Fish fried rice And Buffalo wings with fries My dinner for tonight and tomorrow night Wings are good cooked to my liking and I had a taste of my Fish fried rice 🤤 Thank you Cotton's Place shout out to the young lady who took my order always polite when I call and to the chefs they did not disappoint!! And of course shout out to Ms. Kita😊“