Diners' Choice: Contemporary American restaurants in Philadelphia County

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Updated September 05, 2024

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Scampi

4.8

4.8 (9)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Queen Village

About the restaurant

Hi! Scampi will be touring Southern Italy this summer at Wim Cafe at 226 South Street. We will explore with a 5 Course Tasting menu highlighting the food Liz fell in love with. While at the space, there will be a lovely selection of PA wine, beer and spirits to enjoy. These menus only run for one month, so come enjoy and learn some edible history of Italy.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on Jul 5, 2024

Wonderful experience- Liz is super talented and her team was terrific! Fantastic dinner— will definitely return!

The House of William & Merry

4.9

4.9 (2243)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Hockessin

About the restaurant

The House of William and Merry serves contemporary American cuisine prepared from the freshest seasonal ingredients procured from local farms, providing casual fine dining at a reasonable price. Chef-owned by the husband and wife team, Merry Catanuto and William Hoffman, who live on the property, the restaurant is a remodeled farmhouse on the edge of central Hockessin. Dine in a comfortable home atmosphere in one of the two dining rooms, the porch, or the bar. When you arrive, you can see right into the all new, modern kitchen. Full bar service is available including wines by the glass, microbrews on tap, and specialty drinks. Or, take a walk around back to see the herb and vegetable gardens.

Tuesday through Saturday we serve lunch and dinner. On Sunday, we serve brunch followed by a prix fix supper in the evening.

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Eileen

Dined on Aug 27, 2024

Always an amazing dining experience here. Food is delicious and everyone is helpful and friendly. Once of a kind!!

Allen Street Grill

4.9

4.9 (834)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

State College

About the restaurant

Located in the heart of downtown State College, our newly restored space offers an honest, no-fuss menu featuring modern American cooking. The bar program features classics-inspired craft cocktails and a thoughtfully curated biodynamic wine list including plentiful wines by the glass.

Located on the second floor of Hotel State College, an iconic corner of hospitality in the community, the Grill has offered the community and alumni one of the grandest views of town and Penn State through floor-to-ceiling windows for more than 40 years. Thoughtfully restored and reimagined by new owners, Chef Karen Nicolas and the team set out to re-establish the Allen Street Grill as the epicenter of the downtown dining scene with a focus on local, quality ingredients and great hospitality.

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Theresavip

Dined 2 days ago

Kip is a foodie…. and a superb wait staff. And when he says to try something - now I know to listen. The carrot soup with the cheese filled biscuit on the side to dunk, was heavenly! We are starting to truly appreciate Kip’s keen sense of good food as the chef really does create masterpieces that leave the kitchen. Becky always brings a smile and makes us feel extra special even on just a regular week day. ASG is simply unbeatable for the ultimate State College food and beverage experience.

Sidney

4.9

4.9 (1362)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

East Berlin

About the restaurant

If you treasure Fine Dining, Restaurant Sidney is fast becoming considered the most unique restaurant experience in the area. Featuring Modern American cuisine, an historic tavern, fresh seafood, top quality steaks, homemade desserts, outdoor seating and a full bar.

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Zachary

Dined on Aug 30, 2024

Go for the food. Stay for the art. Great art collection distributed throughout.

Inn at Barley Sheaf Farm

4.8

4.8 (1660)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

New Hope / Lambertville

About the restaurant

Welcome to the Inn at Barley Sheaf Farm! We look forward to having you dine with us!

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Suzannevip

Dined 6 days ago

Brunch was exceptional. Best sausage and gravy ever. The eggs in the Benedict dishes were perfect. Dessert was wonderful. Service from Joanne was great. What a wonderful way to spend a Sunday afternoon!

The Circular at The Hotel Hershey

4.7

4.7 (4121)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Hershey

About the restaurant

Our flagship restaurant features the fresh, new flavors of an iconic American dining experience, reimagined. The menu and ambiance provide a versatility of dining experiences, from small plates and drinks at the bar with friends to an intimate meal for two overlooking the beautiful formal gardens. Make your time in Chocolate Town® U.S.A. even more memorable with a visit to The Circular® restaurant.

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Patricia

Dined 2 days ago

My husband and I were patrons of Hotel Hershey's Circular Dining room for forty years and I continue on since his passing. In recent years, some of the ambiance has changed, however, please know that you will always have an exceptional meal prepared exactly the way you want. You will be "well-taken-care-of" in ways you only experience in the best dining rooms and hotels throughout the United States and Europe. That not only applies to an evening dinner but also holiday family dining, celebrations of any type of event in your or your loved one's lives or other events taking place at the hotel. We have never been disappointed with the quality of food, the courtesy of the staff or efforts to make our time there "special".

The Fern & Fable

4.7

4.7 (772)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Malvern

About the restaurant

! Please note ! The Fern & Fable is currently offering buffet-style dining.

Join us for a summer of delicious eats and live music! The Fern & Fable is offering a picnic buffet menu that's perfect for beating the heat. With our Live Music Series taking place every Thursday from 6 - 8:30pm, what could be better than dinner and a show? The buffet is $29 per person, and $20 for children 12 and under.

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Annvip

Dined on Aug 23, 2024

The crowd size was perfect for a buffet. The food was delicious. The servers were very nice. Full bar was great. Comedians were very fun. Especially Missy. The other two should have read their audience a little better. Will definitely go back for other events.

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4.7

4.7 (242)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Wilkes-Barre

About the restaurant

Owner Rob Friedman invites you to join us at Kevin’s for a casual, fun, and creative dining experience. The culinary team at Kevin’s headed by Chef Matt Gilbert offers a wide range of dishes including fresh seafood, handmade pasta, hand cut steaks, and so much more. Specialty cocktails are featured daily and are sure to be enjoyed! Most of our staff have been with us from when the restaurant opened, lead by General Manager, John Lahr, with many years experience in the industry and who also creates our famous table side Caesar Salad and Bananas Foster. Our family strives to make your dining experience the most memorable one, and we invite you to celebrate any occasion with us!

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JohnZvip

Dined 7 days ago

Four of us dined. All meals were nothing short of excellent! Our server, Mark, was very attentive and personable.

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4.7

4.7 (4568)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Blue Bell

About the restaurant

The redesigned rustic-meets-modern ambiance compliments the Contemporary American menu which features premium cuts of meat, ocean-fresh seafood and signature raw bar. Seasonal outdoor dining on the flagstone patio is available upon request.
In 2013, Blue Bell Inn underwent extensive renovations for over a year. Various historical aspects were enhanced through thoughtful restoration and new materials such as solid white oak and porcelain tile floors were introduced to create a stunning architectural mélange spanning three centuries.

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Rosettevip

Dined 7 days ago

We had absolutely the best dining experience at Blue Bell Inn. Our waiter Eric was A+ exceeded our expectations as far as knowledge, service and kindness. He was attentive, food was delicious and was delivered in a timely manner from appetizers to dessert and coffee and we can’t wait to return. Thank you!

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4.7

4.7 (2422)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

North Wales

About the restaurant

Tucked away on 12 acres of lawns & gardens, the Joseph Ambler Inn is the ideal setting for a truly memorable dining experience. Contemporary American cuisine, featuring a wide variety of casual and traditional menu offerings. The Dining room is located in the renovated stone barn & features hardwood floors, exposed stone walls, & farmstyle ambiance. Tables in the JPub are on a first come first served basis. Terrace dining is also available in the warmer months.

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delicious

Dined 7 days ago

I took my parents for lunch on the beautiful outdoor patio. We each had the 3 course lunch menu option for $30 (app, main, dessert) and loved it! We had cheese steak egg rolls, cocktail shrimp, Ceaser salad, salmon, petite filets, lobster roll, crem brule and keylime cheese cake! It was absolutely delicious! Great service and wonderful atmosphere.

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