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- PPaulaPhiladelphia County •26 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoPost Valentines dinner with grandkids. Our server Colleen was fantastic. Apps were very good. French onion soup wonderful as always. Shrimp lejon a bit overcooked but the cheesesteak eggrolls were a big hit. Kids each had pizza, and hubs and I opted for sandwiches which were both yummy. Truffle fries were awesome.More infoTavola RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Springfield•4.6
- BBarryPhiladelphia County •3 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoThis was one of my favorite restaurants I’ve been too in the southeast PA area, Philly and media included. The food came out extremely fast and was fine dining quality with unique dishes. The beef tartare, lobster crepes, duck entre, and fried cheesecake were all amazing. They also accommodated our 1 year old daughter with a high chair.More infoVillage Vine, Wine Bar + BistroPrice: Expensive• Wine Bar• Swarthmore•4.8
- PPatriciaPhiladelphia County •14 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoThis is one of our favorite restaurants. The escargots were delicious. Cesar salad was excellent. The duck was perfectly cooked. The lamb chop and filet mignon special was very good. Great dessert - Apple tarte with ice cream. Good wine selection. A perfect Valentine’s day meal after a great Eagles Super Bowl Parade.More infoLa Belle Epoque Wine BistroPrice: Expensive• French• Media•4.7
- CCharlesPhiladelphia County •53 reviews5.0Dined 7 days agoAlways a great time here !! Had a great outing with my sons and grandson!!! Great service!!More infoBertucci's - Springfield SquarePrice: Moderate• Italian• Springfield•4.6
- PFPhilliesFanVIPPhiladelphia County •93 reviews4.0Dined on Jan 23, 2025Simple Irish Menu. Too many potatoes for my taste. Irish stew was tasty, but 80% potato and three bites of meat. Giant potato wedges, with one thin piece of fish in the fish and chips, again tasted fine, just overwhelmed by potato.More infoThe Ridley HousePrice: Moderate• American• Folsom•3.8
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As a low-key, friendly town just a short drive from Philadelphia, Swarthmore offers plenty of dining options for every palate. Choices include casual Mexican food, Southern barbecue, Middle Eastern cuisine and upscale French fare. The area is most well-known for Philly-area staples like the cheesesteak, a beloved yet simple sandwich with a long history in the region. Since Swarthmore is a college town, you’ll also find plenty of student-friendly cafes and sandwich shops to grab a quick and affordable bite for breakfast, lunch or dinner. The town also features one of Southeast Pennsylvania’s most well-known breweries. Families will appreciate Swarthmore’s renditions of the classic '50s-style diner, with breakfast fare as well as standard American food served in a retro setting.
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