We went for New Year's Eve, and prices were ridiculously high. Food was very good, just overpriced. For example - steak was $75 with no sides. Not sure if it was because of the holiday or their norm. Will not go back for New Year's Eve next year.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 3
Allie Wallowitch
We had our own private dining room for my mom’s 70th birthday party which was great to keep my toddler entertained lol. Food was amazing and the service was even better!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chris
I almost don't want to do this because I don't want too many people to find out about it! This has to be the greatest little bar in the Philadelphia area! We sat with Kathy at the bar who made us outstanding holiday cocktails that we've never had anywhere before. If I could give her six stars I would!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kelly Hunter
We really enjoyed eating Sunday lunch here! I came in for the House Fondue (need at least 2 people for this), however, I ended up getting the French Dip & fries, which were both fresh and delicious.Parking: Plenty of parking- there's a small park in back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shoestring Fries
Chris Q.
Over priced dog food. What lousy entrees. One more disappointment in Chester County cuisine. It looks like it would be an upscale restaurant based on prices and charm, but really, it's just another burger and beer joint. What a disappointment.
Betty Markonas
The staff and food was fabulous. We were impressed with the place and enjoyed the history of the site. We will return soon.
We had the most magical night at the Marshaltown Inn after my college graduation. The food and atmosphere were great, my family always gets the fondue. But, what truly made our experience was our server, Ian. We felt like we were at a comedy show all night -- so personable, funny, and an overall good time.
Kit Cheng
Food was good, service was great. It was a great little historical place too. They basically put tables in the different rooms in the house. We happened to have the bigger table and the only table in what looked like the dining room. So it almost felt like we had a private room. It was interesting that they open only from 5 to 9 pm in the weekend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kevin White
Mac and cheese was delicious, had it as an appetizer. Fish and chips were really good, but the fish was a little salty in my opinion. Key lime pie was excellent. Waitress was friendly and attentive, overall atmosphere was very cozy and relaxing by the fireplace. Definitely recommend!
Great place with excellent food, amazing service and a nice tavern atmosphere!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jenn Bethke
Great food!! Nice place, service was excellent
Jen C.
What a charming little place! In the country for the weekend and this was an unexpected surprise. For context: I dine A LOT in major cities at the fine dining level, and I was not even momentarily disappointed here. I giggled reading another review just now that called the servers "snobby" - because I found them warm, friendly, and enthusiastic. The only real little service faux pas I noticed (and they're small and completely excusable, but I'll note in case the business wants the feedback) was a mixup on where dishes were going in the room once, and the table was not perfectly cleared between courses - but again, this is me being absolutely pretentious and they didn't impact our evening at all. Obviously I expect something simple to be properly done, but the martini I ordered (basic GG DRY UP OLIVES) was perfectly made. The octopus was an unexpected surprise to find on a menu so far out of the city - but I was happy to see it and the texture was just right, presentation was lovely but I didn't really understand the salami as a garnish or accoutrement . I might have liked a different sauce but I like perfectly cooked octopus with even just lemon so it was great. I wish I had talked my dining companion into the escargot because they looked great. The salads were interesting too, but I opted for a French onion soup and it was rivaling the best I've had anywhere - perfectly seasoned broth and a stretchy layer of Gruyère. Literally just right. They had a couple of seasonal soups as well that sounded great. Entrees: I ordered the Skate Wing special - which she mentioned had skate and two scallops - but it seemed to arrive with more scallops and the skate was more in strips (which I don't think I've seen before). Two of the scallops were perfectly caramelized but the others not so much. The citrusy sauce with some cauliflower over it was really quite good. My friend ordered the short rib with risotto - it was lacking a little salt/seasoning, and the risotto was a little tight, and the short rib might have needed a little more braising to really fall apart - but they liked it overall. The couple next to us said the pork and sauerkraut was to LIVE for, so I have regrets there. Dessert we had the sticky toffee pudding and it was immaculate. Really so good. This is located in a historic home, and it's really elegantly appointed to match that style - think dark woods and lanterns and romantic lighting and wood burning fireplaces (which were lit on our cold evening winter visit.) A few little details - like the table candles were not matching the style (like little glass stones in them) and I would have been excited to see more mix-matched vintage or similar candles just for continuity. It IS a bit noisy acoustically as someone else mentioned but I didn't find it intrusive or hard to talk. I would definitely return if I find myself in the area.
David Smittle (Dave)
The menu is super interesting, the food was wonderful and the service was very good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Haru S.
Very cozy, intimate atmosphere in a historical setting. Due to the age of the building though, the acoustics were not good. We could hear the table across the room, so if you have trouble hearing over the din of other dinner conversations, you may find it difficult focusing on your own table mates. The drinks weren't anything to write home about, but the food pretty good. We shared the wild Burgundy snails and enjoyed two main entrees: chicken piccata and carbonara pasta. I believe this venue is only open on the weekends, but the Four Dogs Tavern (sister restaurant) is open all week long. However, unlike the Four Dogs, the Marshalton will take reservations for smaller parties.
We went for New Year's Eve, and prices were ridiculously high. Food was very good, just overpriced. For example - steak was $75 with no sides. Not sure if it was because of the holiday or their norm. Will not go back for New Year's Eve next year.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 3
We had our own private dining room for my mom’s 70th birthday party which was great to keep my toddler entertained lol. Food was amazing and the service was even better!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I almost don't want to do this because I don't want too many people to find out about it! This has to be the greatest little bar in the Philadelphia area! We sat with Kathy at the bar who made us outstanding holiday cocktails that we've never had anywhere before. If I could give her six stars I would!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We really enjoyed eating Sunday lunch here! I came in for the House Fondue (need at least 2 people for this), however, I ended up getting the French Dip & fries, which were both fresh and delicious.Parking: Plenty of parking- there's a small park in back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shoestring Fries
Over priced dog food. What lousy entrees. One more disappointment in Chester County cuisine. It looks like it would be an upscale restaurant based on prices and charm, but really, it's just another burger and beer joint. What a disappointment.
The staff and food was fabulous. We were impressed with the place and enjoyed the history of the site. We will return soon.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food and atmosphere!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Angus Burger, Shrimp Lejon, Shoestring Fries, Lemon Meringue Ice Cream Pie
We had the most magical night at the Marshaltown Inn after my college graduation. The food and atmosphere were great, my family always gets the fondue. But, what truly made our experience was our server, Ian. We felt like we were at a comedy show all night -- so personable, funny, and an overall good time.
Food was good, service was great. It was a great little historical place too. They basically put tables in the different rooms in the house. We happened to have the bigger table and the only table in what looked like the dining room. So it almost felt like we had a private room. It was interesting that they open only from 5 to 9 pm in the weekend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mac and cheese was delicious, had it as an appetizer. Fish and chips were really good, but the fish was a little salty in my opinion. Key lime pie was excellent. Waitress was friendly and attentive, overall atmosphere was very cozy and relaxing by the fireplace. Definitely recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Great place with excellent food, amazing service and a nice tavern atmosphere!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food!! Nice place, service was excellent
What a charming little place! In the country for the weekend and this was an unexpected surprise. For context: I dine A LOT in major cities at the fine dining level, and I was not even momentarily disappointed here. I giggled reading another review just now that called the servers "snobby" - because I found them warm, friendly, and enthusiastic. The only real little service faux pas I noticed (and they're small and completely excusable, but I'll note in case the business wants the feedback) was a mixup on where dishes were going in the room once, and the table was not perfectly cleared between courses - but again, this is me being absolutely pretentious and they didn't impact our evening at all. Obviously I expect something simple to be properly done, but the martini I ordered (basic GG DRY UP OLIVES) was perfectly made. The octopus was an unexpected surprise to find on a menu so far out of the city - but I was happy to see it and the texture was just right, presentation was lovely but I didn't really understand the salami as a garnish or accoutrement . I might have liked a different sauce but I like perfectly cooked octopus with even just lemon so it was great. I wish I had talked my dining companion into the escargot because they looked great. The salads were interesting too, but I opted for a French onion soup and it was rivaling the best I've had anywhere - perfectly seasoned broth and a stretchy layer of Gruyère. Literally just right. They had a couple of seasonal soups as well that sounded great. Entrees: I ordered the Skate Wing special - which she mentioned had skate and two scallops - but it seemed to arrive with more scallops and the skate was more in strips (which I don't think I've seen before). Two of the scallops were perfectly caramelized but the others not so much. The citrusy sauce with some cauliflower over it was really quite good. My friend ordered the short rib with risotto - it was lacking a little salt/seasoning, and the risotto was a little tight, and the short rib might have needed a little more braising to really fall apart - but they liked it overall. The couple next to us said the pork and sauerkraut was to LIVE for, so I have regrets there. Dessert we had the sticky toffee pudding and it was immaculate. Really so good. This is located in a historic home, and it's really elegantly appointed to match that style - think dark woods and lanterns and romantic lighting and wood burning fireplaces (which were lit on our cold evening winter visit.) A few little details - like the table candles were not matching the style (like little glass stones in them) and I would have been excited to see more mix-matched vintage or similar candles just for continuity. It IS a bit noisy acoustically as someone else mentioned but I didn't find it intrusive or hard to talk. I would definitely return if I find myself in the area.
The menu is super interesting, the food was wonderful and the service was very good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very cozy, intimate atmosphere in a historical setting. Due to the age of the building though, the acoustics were not good. We could hear the table across the room, so if you have trouble hearing over the din of other dinner conversations, you may find it difficult focusing on your own table mates. The drinks weren't anything to write home about, but the food pretty good. We shared the wild Burgundy snails and enjoyed two main entrees: chicken piccata and carbonara pasta. I believe this venue is only open on the weekends, but the Four Dogs Tavern (sister restaurant) is open all week long. However, unlike the Four Dogs, the Marshalton will take reservations for smaller parties.