Best Contemporary American Restaurants in Downingtown

First, you can't beat the ambience of this 4-masted sailing ship turned restaurant built in 1904 docked on the Delaware waterfront in Philadelpha. Add to that superb cuisine and service and it made for a memorable Valentine's Day dinner (a day late), Baked brie appetizer was excellent and large enough to share. My wife's scallops and my Alaska halibut were similarly outstanding. We both enjoyed the 2019 Mosel region Riesling that went well with dinner. To top it off, our server was one of the best ever. The Moshulu is not cheap but not outrageous, especially for the quality. If you drive there, parking is $20.

Wow, I’ve never had a dining experience quite like it!!! Staff and service went above and beyond. It was Valentine’s Day, and the staff signed a card for us! The food was so fresh and flavorful. The flavor of that Caesar salad… I’ll be raving about it forever.

This restaurant has changed their dining experience several times over the past 35 years, but it remains the same family owned business from the beginning. This most recent renovation is a winner. Just a few miles from the Devon Horse Show venue on the Main Line, The Jockey Tavern is a warm and inviting restaurant with a gas fireplace in the bar area and comfortable, upscale pub seating in the main restaurant; it feels like your sitting in a country club clubhouse dining room. The cocktails were perfect and the meal was delicious. My dinner guest started with the bacon wrapped shrimp and had the Lobster ravioli with scallops as her entree. I enjoyed the Tomahawk Pork Chop which was juicy all the way through (pork can get dry if not served correctly). We finished the night sharing a tart slice of Key Lime Pie. The prices were moderate and the waitstaff was exceptional. Our server Anna was amazing and we enjoyed speaking with her throughout the night. This was our second time dining at the Jockey Tavern and we will be back again, I highly recommend the place.

Excellent as Usual———I saw someone eating an avocado toast, and it looked so good I tried it, it was divine and the truffle fries outstanding. My husband really enjoyed his Special Breakfast and of course the flower pot bread with the cinnamon butter was so good.. The non alcoholic drinks were so tasty. I have had the alcoholic ones before, and they are great, but decided on non-alcoholic this time.. No complaints!!

Beautiful lunch for a 50th bday lunch. Server was wonderful, although the host could have been more welcoming. Not friendly at all. Food was great. Bread was a pleasant surprise. $5 for a cup of tea seems steep. I mean, isn’t it basically hot water?