50 Best American Restaurants near Swarthmore

“Great food and excellent service!“

“This place is legit OG. Your not going to get a better restaurant in heart of delco burbs. This place opens at 7am 7 days a week. Place is a powerhouse restaurant/deli/grill giving great service, running full breakfast and lunch menus everyday, easy jump off from 95 and 476 if you are near philly or want a local vibe south of Swarthwmore.“

“This place is such a great spot for any occasion, such great food and an amazing vibe, great for a stop in when you’re strolling down main st! Owner is awesome too, helped me shovel my car out when in was stuck in the street, if that isn’t customer service then I don’t know what is!“

“So I thought I was walking into Sweet Green as it was next door and wasn’t paying attention. I ordered a hot honey chicken bowl my go to. Turns out Dig Inn had their own version. Until she made it I was thinking to myself that isn’t what I ordered to figure out I was in the wrong place.
Instead of being mad at myself I decided to try it and I was pleasantly surprised and was not disappointed that I made the wrong turn!
Chef Twee(I think that’s her name) is awesome and I will definitely come back!

Great job y’all!“

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“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!!“

“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!“

“We had an evening out At The Table and did the tasting menu. It didn't disappoint. The food was amazing, my favorite was the scallop course. The only negative was a table of 6 near us who kept complaining. They arrived at the same time as us and also had the tasting menu. Our young daughter was more mature than this group of 60+yr olds. When the lamb entree came out they were convinced it wasn't lamb. It was lamb, and it was excellent. The whole idea of the tasting menu is to relax, take your time and have good conversations, entree at about 90mins and done in 2 hours. The waiter and chef were apologetic when they didn't need to be. I feel bad for them and wanted to post a review. Highly recommend the restaurant, awesome for a date night.“

“We had our daughter’s bridal shower there last weekend , the Wait Staff and Food were AMAZING !!!! We highly recommend for all your special occasions !!!!!“

“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“

“Excellent food and service!“

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

“Great food and drinks! Always consistently good.“

“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.“

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

“Great food and great price. Such large portions and friendly people. The owner is so nice. Clean place too“

“ALWAYS get a delicious sandwich“

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

“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“

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

“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.“

“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“

“Do not, I repeat, do not sleep on this place!!! Oh my goodness gracious!! Me and my husband just had dinner here and I can’t say enough great things about the food, drinks, atmosphere, service!! Hubs has the ribeye special and let me tell you, thins thing was the size of his face!! He’s got a large face!! Came with mashed potatoes and fresh steamed green beans, he gave it a 15 out of 10!!
I had the simplest of all things, cheeseburger and fries, don’t judge! This burger was no less than a half pound of juicy, delicious and well cooked beef! Not that frozen patty crap either, FRESH ground beef, made to order and piping hot!!
The drink selection was plentiful and just as yummy!! Vodka cran for me and IPAs for the hubs.
Live music capped off the evening from a very tale talented guy with a guitar.
Add this to your list!! You will not be disappointed!!“

“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 🙂“

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

“Z the owner is super chill, known her for about 5 years at the gym, & she never spilled the beans about owning a bar. Shane the other owner was a word I like to call competent & focused. Giving A1 customer service by paying attention to detail.“

“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 🩵🙏“

“Quizzo on Tuesday night is a fun time!“

“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 😔“

“At the time
Of my visit it was Easter Sunday very busy time of the day it was my family and I first visit to Aston very pleasant place for a quick bite service is great our service was new her name was Mayah and I couldn’t even tell she was new tbh she made suggestions and even took a photo for me
And my family, very friendly“

“When I came in, I was lucky to have Gianna as my server not only amazing and polite, but she was very personable making great recommendations and making my dining experience amazing. Not only will I be back for the food, but most definitely will be back for the excellent service.“

“Came here for a team lunch and the reservation process was super easy online. A little on the pricy side, but great food and atmosphere so well worth it. Excellent beer and liquor menu too, so we're going to have to come back for a happy hour soon!“

“Breakfast lunch dinner in Wayne pa Angelos cafe“

“Even after they changed locations (right next door) Food prices are reasonable considering the size of their dishes. I love their lamb and rice platters, for $22 depending on who you are you'll have enough food to feed yourself and others if you want. Great place for something to eat that's not your everyday fast food..“

“My two friends and I had another amazing experience at White Dog Haverford. Always the best vibe! We had two amazing servers who were so professional and charming! Our food was delicious (tuna tartare, soup, beet salad, pasta and trout ). It never gets old!“

“If it wasn’t for Martina, we would have left but Martina is amazing and she made our day with her hospitality and service & phenomenal personality! She’s the best in this restaurant.
The atmosphere would have also been given a 5-star review but unfortunately the tv remotes were locked in the safe that no one could open. Hopefully the tv remotes can be accessed soon.

But just know the food is amazing and please make sure to go visit Martina at the bar.“

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

“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.“

“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!“

“Management and staff have always been friendly and professional when I been at the bar to eat and watch the sports on the TVs. They remember me and take good care of me when I am there.“

“Green Leaf Breakfast Club Restaurant location on Haverford Rd has great staff members that provide high quality service. Money is well spent at this restaurant. The staff members are very attentive with their customers from the moment every customer walks through the door to dining in at the tables. The food taste great and prepared in a reasonable amount of time. Keep up the good work 👍 Good Luck in 2026 & Beyond.“

“Nothing really everything is good“

“We purchased FRIED CHICKEN WINGS and they are some of the best I've had in decades! Although the wings are not huge, the average size is on the small/medium side. They are cooked when ordered so they were HOT! The coating is crisp and firm and the chicken is FRESH and seasoned deliciously without needing to add any additional seasoning, not too salty. It's in the hood, so it's a no frills tight space, no seating/standing room only. Nice surprise tho!“

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

“My husband and I go every Monday. Great food and great service every time! Today our server today was Rey. Always does a great job and is so friendly!!“

“Every time we up 69th street we go there for breakfast and the breakfast 🍳 be awesome 😎“