Brandywine Valley Dining Guide 2024
Great places for dining out
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Our guide to great local dining. Be sure to check websites before venturing out to check hours and locations.
* Restaurant in a historic building
Pennsylvania
Avondale
* The Farmhouse Restaurant at LocNairn
514 McCue Rd.
610-268-2235; LochNairn.com
Berwyn
La Cabra Brewing
642 Lancaster Ave.
610-240-7908; LaCabraBrewing.com
★ Nectar
1091 Lancaster Ave.
610-725-9000; TasteNectar.com
Birchrunville
* ★ Birchrunville Store Cafe
1403 Hollow Rd.
610-827-9002; BirchrunvilleStoreCafe.com
Bryn Mawr
Fiore Rosso
915 Lancaster Ave.
484-380-2059; Facebook.com/FioreRossoPHL
Chadds Ford
★ Antica Restaurant & Wine Bar
1623 Baltimore Pk.
484-770-8631; AnticaPA.com
* Brandywine Prime
1617 Baltimore Pk. (Rts. 1 & 100)
610-388-8088; BrandywinePrime.com
Exclusive Catering Venues — Carriage House, RockwoodCarriageHouse.com
Brandywine Prime’s rustic charm and casual atmosphere can be attributed to the fact that it’s situated in a beautifully restored 300-year-old inn. Chef Jason Barrowcliff’s superb traditional American fare includes steaks, chops and seafood. There are also great spaces for large gatherings with private rooms and a new full service catering menu for a location of your choice.
* The Gables at Chadds Ford
423 Baltimore Pk.
610-388-7700; TheGablesAtChaddsFord.com
Chester Springs
* ★ Bloom Southern Kitchen
123 Pottstown Pk.
484-359-4144; BloomSouthernKitchen.com
★ Epicurean Garage
570 Simpson Dr.
610-615-5189; EpicureanGarage.com
Liberty Union Bar and Grill
Also in Kimberton. 325 Simpson Dr.
484-359-4061; LibertyUnionBar.com
★ Limoncello Chester Springs
Also in West Chester. 499 W. Uwchlan Ave.
610-524-3112; LimoncelloRestaurant.com
Revival Pizza Pub
240 Windgate Dr., Suite A7
610-947-0999; RevivalPizzaPub.com
Coatesville
★ 30 Prime Seafood & Chophouse
112 E. Lincoln Hwy.
★ Record Kitchen + Bar
206 E. Lincoln Hwy.
484-784-5483; TheRecordCoatesville.com
* Stottsville Inn Restaurant, Hotel & Bar
3512 Strasburg Rd.
484-718-5121; StottsvilleInn.com
★ The Iron Eagle on Lincoln Bar & Grille
143 Lincoln Hwy. E.
610-400-4407; IronEagleOnLincoln.com
Devon
Amis Trattoria
138 W. Lancaster Ave.
610-590-4782; AmisTrattoria.com
Pizzeria Vetri
138 W. Lancaster Ave.
484-207-6663; PizzeriaVetri.com
★ Terrain Café at Devon
138 W. Lancaster Ave.
610-590-4675; ShopTerrain.com/Devon-Restaurant
Downingtown
★ De La Terre
47 W. Lancaster Ave.
610-269-2431; DeLaTerreBYOB.com
Estrella Tacos y Mas
202 E. Lancaster Ave.
484-237-2423; EstrellaTacoBar.com
★ Green Street Grill
150 E. Pennsylvania Ave.
610-873-1700; GreenStGrill.com
Serving breakfast and bunch to the West Chester and Downingtown area. Their signature breakfasts are not to be missed and include everything from smoked salmon, to spicy sausage, a breakfast burrito and more. Of course you’ll find the breakfast staples like eggs anyway you choose, French toast, waffles, pancakes — all cooked to perfection — as well as hot sandwiches and wraps and eggs Benedict served 7 ways!
La Sponda
20 E. Lancaster Ave.
484-593-4488; LaSponda.com
The Social on 30
541 W. Lancaster Ave.
484-593-4113; SocialOn30.com
★ Station Taproom
207 W. Lancaster Ave.
484-593-0560; StationTaproom.com
★ Victory Brewing Company
420 Acorn Ln.
610-873-0881; VictoryBeer.com
Exton
★ Appetites on Main
Main Street at Exton, 286 Main St.
610-594-2030; AppetitesOnMain.com
ChopHouse Grille
301 N. Pottstown Pk.
484-875-6700; ChopHouseGrille.com
* Duling-Kurtz House & Country Inn
146 S. Whitford Rd.
610-524-1830; DulingKurtz.com
★ Iron Hill Brewery Taphouse
260 Eagleview Blvd.
484-874-2897; IronHillBrewery.com/Exton-PA
★ Nudy’s Café
420 W. Lincoln Hwy.
610-524-1508; NudysCafes.com
★ Ron’s Original Bar & Grille
74 E. Uwchlan Ave. (Rt. 113)
610-594-9900; RonsOriginal.com
Serving real food, for the health of it! Delicious meals prepared from scratch, on site daily, with all natural ingredients. American/Italian cuisine with something for everyone. Open Sun–Thurs, 11 am to 9:30 pm, Fri–Sat, 11 am to 11 pm. Curbside pickup daily, 4 pm to 8:30 pm.
VK Brewing Co. & Eatery
693 E. Lincoln Hwy.
484-873-3199; VKBrewing.com
Mama Wong
268 Eagleview Blvd.
484-713-8888; BestMamaWong.com
Eagleview Town Center Restaurant Row
★ Bluefin Eagleview
555 Wellington Sq.
610-458-3234; BlueFinEagleview.com
Brickside Grille
540 Wellington Sq.
610-321-1600; BricksideGrille.com
Persis Indian Grill
541 Wellington Sq.
484-341-8445; PersisExton.com
Suburban Restaurant & Beer Garden
570 Wellington Sq.
610-458-2337; SuburbanBG.com
Glen Mills
Byrsa Bistro
128 Glen Mills Rd.
610-558-4700; ByrsaGlenMills.com
Harvest Seasonal Grill & Wine Bar
549 Wilmington-West Chester Pk.
610-358-1005; HarvestSeasonalGrill.com
★ Terrain Garden Café
Also in Devon. 914 Baltimore Pk.
610-459-6030; ShopTerrain.com/Glen-Mills-Restaurant
★ White Dog Café
981 Baltimore Pk.
610-822-2100; WhiteDog.com/GlenMills
Kennett Square
Alexander Catering
326 W. Cedar St.
610-291-2850; AlexanderCateringCo.com
Alexander Catering Company is a family owned and operated, chef-driven events company providing boutique culinary services for private dinners, bridal parties, weddings, showers and more. Based in Chester County, their full-service catering is provided at homes and venues throughout the Delaware Valley. As a private chef and boutique caterer, they pride themselves on the small details that make your event a memorable one.
* Grain Craft Bar + Kitchen
108 W. State St.
610-444-7232; MeetAtGrain.com
★ Hank’s Place Kennett Square
201 Birch St.
610-448-9988; HanksPlaceChaddsFord.com
Hearth Kitchen
Shoppes at Longwood Village
484-732-8320; HearthKennettSquare.com
★ La Verona
114 E. State St.
610-444-2244; LaVeronaPA.com
Using only the finest and freshest ingredients, highlighting the northern region of Italy, La Verona is committed to making your meal a memorable one, with professional service in a warm, welcoming social atmosphere. Whether you’re looking for an intimate dinner with friends or planning a celebration, this is a perfect choice. Keep them in mind for private parties up to 65. They also have takeout available for you to enjoy your delicious meal at home.
* Letty’s Tavern
201 E. State St.
610-444-5688; LettysTavern.com
Lily Asian Cuisine Sushi and Grill
104 W. State St.
610-925-3700; LilySushiAndGrill.com
The Naked Olive
759 W. Cypress St.
610-444-2424; Facebook.com/TheNakedOlivePA
Portabello’s
108 E. State St.
610-925-4984; PortabellosOfKennettSquare.com
★ Sovana Bistro
696 Unionville Rd.
610-444-5600; SovanaBistro.com
★ Talula’s Table
102 W. State St.
610-444-8255; TalulasTable.com
Kimberton
The Kimberton Inn
2105 Kimberton Rd.
610-933-8148; KimbertonInn.com
Stone House Grille
1300 Hares Hill Rd.
610-933-1147; StoneHouseGrillePA.com
Malvern
BOMBA Taco + Bar
10 Liberty Blvd.
610-727-5253; BombaTacos.com
★ Brick & Brew
400 E. King St.
484-320-8688; BrickNBrewPub.com
★ The Classic Diner
352 W. Lancaster Ave.
610-725-0515; TheClassicDinerPA.com
The Desmond
One Liberty Blvd.
610-296-9800; DesmondGV.com
★ Dixie Picnic
215 Lancaster Ave.
484-320-8024; DixiePicnic.com
* The Fern & Fable
39 Conestoga Rd.
610-647-8060; TheFernAndFable.com
* General Warren
9 Old Lancaster Rd.
610-296-3637; GeneralWarren.com
★ Malvern Buttery
233 E. King St.
610-296-2534; MalvernButtery.com
★ Restaurant Alba
7 W. King St.
610-644-4009; RestaurantAlba.com
★ Joey Chops
245 Lancaster Ave.
484-450-8890; JoeyChops.com
★ Tonino’s Pizza & Pasta Co.
235 Lancaster Ave.
610-240-9566; ToninosPizzaAndPasta.com
A family-run business that prides itself on using the freshest ingredients to make authentic homemade Neapolitan pizza, pasta and signature Italian dishes. Come in and dine, BYOB, Tues– Fri, 10 to 9; Sat,11 to 9; Sun, noon to 9 pm. Takeout, delivery and curbside pickup available.
Media
★ Ariano Restaurant & Bar
114 S. Olive St.
610-892-6944; Ariano.net
* Azie Media
217 W. State St.
610-566-4750; Azie-Restaurant.com
★ Brick & Brew
Also in Malvern. 26 W. State St.
484-443-8441; BrickNBrewPub.com
★ Dim Sum Mania
17–19 E. State St.
610-557-8757; DimSumMania.com
★ Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant
Also in West Chester. 30 E. State St.
610-627-9000; IronHillBrewery.com
★ La Porta
1192 N. Middletown Rd.
610-358-5104; LaPortaRestaurant.com
★ Pinocchio’s Restaurant
131 E. Baltimore Ave.
610-566-7767; PinPizza.com
Recognized as the very first pizzeria in Delaware County 68 years ago, this family-owned restaurant is still setting the standard for fresh, homemade pizza of all types. The extensive menu also offers cheesesteaks, strombolis, appetizers, sandwiches and pasta. Their award-winning Beer Garden To Go offers over 1,000 specialty beers, 25 rotating on draft as well as crowlers and growlers.
★ Rye BYOB
112 W. State St.
610-263-7832; RyeBYOB.com
★ Tom’s Dim Sum
13 E. State St.
610-566-6688; TomsDimSum.com
★ The Towne House
117 Veterans Sq.
484-445-2041; TowneHousePA.com
Newtown Square
Firepoint Grill
3739 West Chester Pk.
484-428-3093; FirepointGrill.com
* Ristorante La Locanda
4989 West Chester Pk.
610-353-7033; LaLocandaPA.com
★ Teca Newtown Square
191 Newtown Street Rd.
484-420-4010; TecaNewtownSquare.com
Teikoku
5492 West Chester Pk.
610-644-8270; TeikokuRestaurant.com
Paoli
★ Great American Pub
516 E. King Rd.
610-843-0000; TheGreatAmericanPub.com
Trattoria San Nicola
4 Manor Rd.
610-695-8990; SanNicola.net
Phoenixville
★ Avlos Greek Cuisine
258 Bridge St.
610-455-4110; AvlosGr.com
★ Bistro On Bridge
210 Bridge St.
610-935-7141; BistroOnBridge.com
Black Lab Bistro
248 Bridge St.
610-935-5988; BlackLabBistro.net
★ The Boardroom Restaurant & Bottle Shop
101 Bridge St.
610-235-0620; TheBoardroomPXV.com
★ G-Lodge
1371 Valley Forge Rd.
610-933-1646; GLodgeCafe.com
* Great American Pub Bar & Grill
148 Bridge St.
610-917-3333; TheGreatAmericanPub.com
★ Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant
130 E. Bridge St.
610-983-9333; IronHillBrewery.com
★ Nook & Kranny Kafe
847 Valley Forge Rd.
610-933-5393; NookAndKrannyKafe.com
★ Root Down Brewing
1 N. Main St.
484-302-5407; RootDownBrewing.com
★ Sedona Taphouse
131 Bridge St.
484-302-5714; SedonaTaphouse.com
* Seven Stars Inn
263 Hoffecker Rd.
610-495-5205; SevenStarsInn.com
Sly Fox Brewhouse & Eatery
520 Kimberton Rd.
610-935-4540; SlyFoxBeer.com
★ Steel City Coffeehouse & Brewery
203 Bridge St.
484-924-8425; SteelCityCoffeehouse.com
Pine Forge
Gracie’s 21st Century Café & Catering
1534 Manatawny Dr.
610-323-4004; Gracies21stCentury.com
This is a creative, fresh and natural dining experience. Wrap yourself in the magic of Gracie’s vibe and kick back and relax at this restaurant like no other. Live jazz every Friday. Special events throughout the year. Dine Wednesday through Saturday from 5 pm.
Pottstown
★ The Blue Elephant
152 E. High St.
484-949-9084; BlueElephantBar.com
La Maison
1470 Old Ridge Rd.
484-680-2631; MartinsKitchen.com
Unionville
* Foxfire at The Stone Barn
Rt.842 (3 mi. N. of Rt. 1)
610-347-2414; TheStoneBarn.com
Villanova
Azie On Main
789 E. Lancaster Ave.
610-527-5700; AzieOnMain.com
The Refectory
862 E. Lancaster Ave.
610-519-5786; RefectoryNova.com
Wayne
★ A Taste of Britain
503 Lancaster Ave.
610-971-0390; ATOBritain.com
★ Autograph Brasserie
503 W. Lancaster Ave.
610-964-2588; AutographBrasserie.com
* Black Powder Tavern
1164 Valley Forge Rd.
610-293-9333; BlackPowderTavern.com
★ The Blue Elephant
110 N. Wayne Ave.
484-580-6142; BlueElephantWayne.com
Christopher’s A Neighborhood Place
108 N. Wayne Ave.
610-687-6558; ChristophersANeighborhoodPlace.com
DanDan Wayne
214 Sugartown Rd.
484-580-8558; DanDanRestaurant.com
★ Di Bruno Brothers
385 W. Lancaster Ave., Strafford Shopping Ctr.
484-581-7888; DiBruno.com/Locations/Wayne
Lancaster County Farmers Market
389 W. Lancaster Ave.
610-688-9856; LancasterCountyFarmersMarket.com
The Market has many prepared foods ready to feed your family! From BBQ ribs & rotisserie chicken, Mediterranean entrees and salads to Italian parms and pasta, French quiche, Chinese and American comfort foods like baked chicken pies, meatloaf, ham loaf and beef stew, the market has something delicious for your family, and easy for you!
★ Minella’s Diner
320 Lancaster Ave.
610-687-1575; MinellasDiner.com
* ★ Rosalie
Wayne Hotel, 139 E. Lancaster Ave.
610-687-5000; RosalieWayne.com
Teresa’s Café and Next Door Bar
120–126 N. Wayne Ave.
610-293-9909; Teresas-Cafe.com
★ White Dog Café
200 W. Lancaster Ave.
610-225-3700; WhiteDog.com/Wayne
West Chester
★ Limoncello
9 N. Walnut St.
610-436-6230; LimoncelloRestaurant.com
Market Street Grill
6 W. Market St.
610-429-5328; MarketStreetGrill.com
See Green Street Grill in Downingtown
★ Más Mexicali Cantina
102 E. Market St.
610-918-6280; MasMexicali.com
* ★ Pietro’s Prime Steakhouse & Martini Bar
125 W. Market St.
484-760-6100; PietrosPrime.com
Family-owned and operated, Pietro’s Prime is the place to eat in West Chester, serving nothing but prime beef and fresh seafood in a casual, comfortable atmosphere. Live music Wed, Fri and Sat. Lunch Mon–Sat, 11 to 4. Dinner Sun–Sat, 4 until … Come have a drink and a bite to see what you’re missing.
John Serock Catering
835 Lincoln Ave., A-2
610-640-2836; SerockCatering.com
For over 23 years, John Serock Catering has been delivering world class cuisine, exceptional service and unrivaled hospitality to clients in the TriState area at a host of venues including The Barn at Silverstone in Lancaster, Historic Loch Aerie Mansion in Malvern and The Merion Tribute House on the Main Line.
West Marlborough
The Whip Tavern
1383 N. Chatham Rd.
610-383-0600; TheWhipTavern.com
Delaware
Centreville/Greenville
★ Bar Reverie
4017 Kennett Pk., Greenville
302-315-3663; BarReverie.com
* ★ Buckley’s Tavern
5812 Kennett Pk.
302-656-9776; BuckleysTavern.com
* ★ Centreville Place: Cafe & Market
5800 Kennett Pk.
302-777-4911; CentrevillePlace.com
Montchanin
* Krazy Kat’s
Rt. 100 & Kirk Rd.
302-888-4200; KrazyKatsDE.com
Wilmington
Banks Seafood Kitchen & Raw Bar
101 S. Market St.
302-777-1500; BanksSeafoodKitchen.com
★ Bardea Food & Drink
620 N. Market St.
302-426-2069; BardeaWilmington.com
Chelsea Tavern
821 N. Market St.
302-482-3333; ChelseaTavern.com
Columbus Inn
2216 Pennsylvania Ave.
302-571-1492; ColumbusInn.net
★ La Fia
421 N. Market St.
302-543-5574; LaFiaWilmington.com
Le Cavalier at the Green Room
11th & Market Sts.
302-594-3154; HotelduPont.com/Dining/Green-Room
Quoin Restaurant
519 N. Market St.
302-446-5600; TheQuoinHotel.com
Maryland
Cecil County
The Taste of Cecil County
410-996-6299; DiscoverCecil.com
Savor the flavor of Chesapeake Bay entrees, sizzling steaks, sushi, ethnic favorites and down-home family fare, in eateries on the waterfront, in charming small towns and off the beaten path. Enjoy indoor or deck dining, music, scenic views and shops within walking distance. Specialty food destinations offer local wine, craft beer, homemade ice cream, baked goods, chocolates and farm fresh delights.
Harford County
Harford County Restaurant Week
410-838-7777; VisitHarford.com
For 10 delicious days, January 19–28, dine across Harford County and help celebrate the restaurant industry. Experience some of the best dining in the region with specially priced menus and deals. It’s the perfect opportunity to try that little-known restaurant you’ve been meaning to sample or indulge in local favorites! There’s something for everyone to enjoy!
