Diners' Choice: American restaurants in Philadelphia County

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall American cuisine in Philadelphia County? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyses more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favourites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Sophia's At Walden

4.9

4.9 (21)

$30 and under

American

Mechanicsburg

About the restaurant

Open for lunch and dinner, Sophia's at Walden serves contemporary American cuisine in a relaxed space. This casual dining bakery and cafe is famous for its made-to-order brunch menu, which includes popular dishes such as eggs, home fries, toast, benedicts and fresh waffles. The lunch and dinner menu features burgers, salads and sandwiches. Try the restaurant signature chicken pastina soup, served with homemade bread, for a light delicious treat. Sophia's is a great pick for a savory lunch, dinner, or brunch. Drop by and spoilyourself with cinnamon roll pancakes, waffles or a delicious salad. Sophia's offers a kid-friendly menu, making it a great pick for families.

Reservations are only available for dinners and brunch.

As a friendly reminder, we are a BYOB. Sophia's will provide all non-alcoholic beverages.

There will be a $2 plating fee for all outside desserts.

Additional parking is located behind the building.

Top review

Joe

Dined on Dec 6, 2024

First time visiting and very pleased with Sophia’s. A hidden gem!

Altland House

4.8

4.8 (66)

$31 to $50

American

East Berlin

About the restaurant

Altland House in Abbottstown is a classic inn and eatery that is housed within an expansive structure that dates back to 1790. Vintage themed décor and hints of modernism blend together to create a unique dining experience within a setting that is warm, inviting and casually comfortable. Altland House features brewery options as well as a food menu and catering is available for special events. Cedar plank bourbon salmon, rib eye, steak and frites, parmesan crusted chicken, filet mignon and crab cheese mac are some highly recommended dishes available. When visiting Altland House be sure to ask about any specials and menu features.

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Bill

Dined 4 days ago

The blackened Mahi was excellent. Not too spicy. It was served over cheesey grits. Our server was attentive. Always like the atmosphere at the Altland House.

Blackfish - Conshohocken

4.9

4.9 (3205)

$30 and under

American

Conshohocken

About the restaurant

Blackfish, the flagship BYOB of Chef/owner Charles "Chip" Roman, offers seafood-centered, progressive American cuisine with French influences.

Guests can enjoy a daily changing a la carte menu, as well as tasting menus ranging from five-to-seven courses.

Blackfish opened in 2006 and has since been named “Best Restaurant” in Philadelphia Magazine’s 2011 “50 Best Restaurants” issue, calling Blackfish “flat-out fantastic; sophisticated without being overbearingly avant-garde, pretty and fresh without being precious; the perfect restaurant of the moment.”

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John

Dined 1 day ago

Always a good experience. Easy to park. BYOB!! Service was tremendous. The dishes were excellent. Get the beignets for desert!

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Popular dish

LOBSTER BISQUE

Talula’s Garden

4.9

4.9 (13222)

$50 and over

American

Washington Square

About the restaurant

Behind the wrought iron gate, past the herbaceous patio and through the atrium is Talula's Garden, the warm and elegant Washington Square eatery from Aimee Olexy and Starr Restaurants. The modern menu, prepared with carefully-sourced ingredients and a light European touch, changes with the seasons. The artful cuisine, hospitable staff, sustainable spirits, and a focus on cheese make the dining experience here incredibly memorable.

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Neil

Dined 1 day ago

We had an early reservation (5pm) and the place was quiet and fairly empty. The tables were close to each other but that was okay for an early reservation. The menu was varied and not overly large, but with enough choices as to suit just about everyone's tastes. The food portions were good and very rich, so you may only want to split an appetizer or a side. I highly recommend the short rib entre or the seared scallops and shrimp entre. Please note that your tab will grow quickly as the prices are a bit steep, but worth every penny. The wait staff was awesome. Our waiter was very friendly and knowledgeable about the food and spoke freely about what his favorites were. He also emphasized that all entries were made fresh and there were no bad choices. The only downside was that the noise lever increased as the restaurant became more full, but that was to be expected. I highly recommend Talula's if you want a special place to treat yourself to a fine meal.

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Belvedere Inn Restaurant and Bar

4.8

4.8 (3959)

$31 to $50

American

Lancaster

About the restaurant

WELCOME TO THE BELVEDERE INN
The Belvedere Inn is an award-winning restaurant in Lancaster, PA, known for its delicious cuisine ranging from new age American to European styles as well as it’s elegant dining atmosphere. Come in, relax and have a great time. Enjoy our savory appetizers and entrees. Stop by for a cocktail after work or enjoy live jazz in our piano bar upstairs. There's something for everyone at The Belvedere, and our friendly staff will always make you feel welcome. We are committed to using the freshest local produce and organic ingredients from Lancaster County, plus unique foods from around the world. Join us anytime for dinner or drinks, and see what makes The Belvedere Inn such a unique dining experience in Lancaster City.

Please be aware, seating requests will be honored when possible, please call for special requests. For outdoor seating requests, please contact the restaurant directly.

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MadyeVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Wonderful experience for our Anniversary! The food, ambience, and service were exceptional! We celebrated in the rooftop glass villas - so elegant! Would highly recommend!!

McCall Collective Brewing

4.9

4.9 (667)

$30 and under

American

Allentown

About the restaurant

*We Offer a Bar Service Based Dining Experience - Enjoy your visit at your own pace*

Welcome to McCall Collective Brewing

Proud to be 100% Family Owned and Operated - Allentown's First Fully Female Owned Brewery

We are a Bar Service based Brewpub offering a wide vary of handcrafted beers made on premise, PA wine and spirits and traditional pub fare. Come and check out our brand new taproom featuring family friendly dining, outdoor seating and plenty of TV’s to catch all the biggest sporting events.

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Denise

Dined 2 days ago

Food was really good, but having to order food at the bar just made it a disruptive dinner! I feel like I won’t go back which is a shame because like I said the food was good as well the drinks.

Thea

4.8

4.8 (860)

$31 to $50

American

Mechanicsburg

About the restaurant

THEA In Mechanicsburg PA offers a unique BYOB handcrafted dining experience for everyone. At Thea, we focus on every detail, anticipating your dining needs through providing a seamless experience, allowing you to sit back, relax, and enjoy your meal. Please call if you can not find a reservation that suits your needs.

Lunch ranges from $10-20
Dinner entrees ranges from $20-50

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DaveVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Always great experience. Food and service is on point. They brought back the outside bubbles which made for a cozy date night.

Zoubi

4.9

4.9 (1665)

$31 to $50

American

New Hope

About the restaurant

Zoubi restaurant is New Hope's hidden gem. Tucked away on Mechanic Street, Zoubi serves American Cuisine with a European touch prepared by Chef Francisco Barrios. We serve Dinner Wednesday through Sunday with indoor and outdoor seating available.

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DonaldVIP

Dined 3 days ago

A wonderful and romantic venue in New Hope- our new favorite restaurant in a town with many great places. Excellent food and attentive service. A truly delightful evening

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The Farm House Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (1279)

$30 and under

American

Skippack

About the restaurant

Located in the picturesque Evansburg State Park, The Farm House Restaurant offers a remarkable view of the Skippack Golf Course and uniquely prepared dishes to match! Join us at the bar for exciting, hand crafted cocktails and amazing wines by the glass and bottle selections. Then dine with us in our sophisticated casual dining setting in any of our three rooms, and try one of our specially crafted entrees made from the freshest and healthiest ingredients available, including our pan-seared salmon, and jumbo lump crab by our fabulous Farm House Culinary Team. The Farm House also features outside seating (weather permitting), and weekly live entertainment out doors, during the spring and summer season by our firepits. Our largest seating in our main dining room is for 6 people, but please contact us to book your next large dinner reservation, special event or cocktail party! Food & Beverage minimums may apply

Top review

LarryVIP

Dined on Dec 11, 2024

We did a wine dinner there on Wednesday 12/11 and the food, wine, and service were excellent!

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Popular dish

Calamari

Spinnerstown Hotel

4.8

4.8 (897)

$31 to $50

American

Quakertown

About the restaurant

Spinnerstown Hotel is a restaurant serving rustic local cuisine in Quakertown, Pennsylvania. The dining areas of are divided into 3 parts. The first is a casual soapstone bar and wooden booth-lined taproom, with 18 rotating beers on tap and a simple, rustic atmosphere. The second is a handsomely homey dining room (sans TV) complete with a fireplace, stone walls and hand painted ceiling. The third is an outside barn-like deck with vaulted ceilings. The cuisine is simple farmhouse fare, but with its own modern twist. Diners will find house-made burgers, Belgian-style mussels and hearty entrées like the in-house butchered boneless rib eye or hand rolled gnocchi. In addition to these standards, the menu is constantly under development, using fresh, seasonal ingredients to consistently create new dishes. An exceptional beverage selection encompasses a value-driven wine list, hand crafted cocktails, a legendary beer program, and a temptingly stocked bottle shop.

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Jonathan

Dined 3 days ago

Excellent all around! Great food, friendly and helpful (but not pushy) staff. Really great experience.

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Popular dish

Lump Crab Cakes

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