Diners' Choice: Contemporary American restaurants in Philadelphia County

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Updated May 05, 2025

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Inn at Barley Sheaf Farm

4.9

4.9 (1734)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

New Hope

About the restaurant

The Inn at Barley Sheaf Farm is one of the best restaurants in Bucks County, PA. Dinner is served Wednesday - Saturday in the dining room, which opens into our chef’s kitchen and features a cozy fireplace and overlooks the flower gardens. Our award-winning restaurant offers the freshest ingredients from many of our Bucks County Farms as well as every dish being created, designed and prepared by our Executive Chef – Greg Vassos – and his wonderful team. We are a a BYOB. Feel free to bring a white and red wine to pair with our 4 course pre-fixe menu.

For overnight guests of The Inn at Barley Sheaf Farm, breakfast in the dining room is included in your stay each morning. Take advantage of the benefits by making your booking!

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Trish

Dined 7 days ago

Celebrating tonight with a very special experience at The Inn At Barley Sheaf Farm. A stunningly beautiful wedding venue, now offering true Fine Dining to the public. A great choice for special occasions! Open Wednesday through Saturday Nights, right here in Bucks County.

The House of William & Merry

4.9

4.9 (2353)

$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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Jane

Dined 2 days ago

Great Dining Experience! Make a reservation . You will love the chefs, staff and bartenders that makes this the best of Hockessin and Wilmington Restaurants to Dine !

Sidney

5.0

5 (1382)

$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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chuck

Dined 6 days ago

Sidney is an excellent place to go with friends or family for a wonderful meal and a relaxing evening. The staff is highly knowledgeable and do everything possible to make you feel welcome. The food is superb. The prices are on par with other high end restaurants. You get what you pay for! We find the atmosphere very comforting.

Ad Lib Craft Kitchen and Bar

4.9

4.9 (413)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Harrisburg

About the restaurant

Ad Lib
Craft Kitchen and Bar
A comfortable gathering place where people come together to celebrate, debate politics or simply spend time with friends and family, Ad Lib is a “new take” on a traditional American Tavern.
Food and Drink offerings are old favorites “turned on their side” and full of surprises. Our food and beverage chefs combine classic preparations with contemporary creativity. Ad lib specials, the “Ad Lib Lunch” and Ad lib social hours celebrate spontaneity. This is a place to share food and share stories. There’s no script, just a stage set for you to wing it!
This is food that is fun to cook, fun to eat, fun to share. And, you can try many dishes in one visit with the large offering of small plate options. Guests can choose from over 40 small plates, over 30 wines by the glass, over 60 selections of beer and an ever changing list of craft, barrel aged and edible cocktails.

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Brian

Dined 6 days ago

We had a excellent experience. Great food, an awesome location, and even better service~

Cork Bar & Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (357)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Wilkes-Barre

About the restaurant

Cork Restaurant opened in Wilkes-Barre in 2007, bringing an innovative, hospitality-focused concept with a unique array of dining, cocktail and wine menus. Cork is located in a quaint neighborhood in the north end of Wilkes-Barre and is a place where customers become friends. Our spacious, multi-level floor plan features a classy, yet contemporary decor and a relaxed cosmopolitan ambiance perfect for dining or entertaining. Cork’s second floor dining area provides the ideal setting for a romantic dinner for two or a larger dinner group of friends or family. Visit Cork Bar & Restaurant in Wilkes-Barre today for hospitality at its finest!

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Tom

Dined 1 day ago

Phenomenal! It was my 60th birthday celebration and they made it a memorable one. The food was excellent except for the bruschetta, only because the toast it was on was burnt not toasted and you could smell the burnt bread! Other than that it was fabulous!

Fork - Philadelphia

4.8

4.8 (5221)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Old City

About the restaurant

Fork has been part of Philadelphia's exciting dining scene for over 25 years. Always evolving , Fork has stayed true to its mission, with a commitment to seasonality, carefully sourced local ingredients grown and produced by local farmers, producers and fishermen. Located in Old City, a neighborhood of art galleries, shops and independent small businesses, Fork is completely consistent with that spirit. The dining room includes gorgeous contemporary murals and a newly updated central bar where you can watch the action in our open kitchen or relax and enjoy the warm hospitality offered by our team.

James Beard Winner-Outstanding Restaurateur, Ellen Yin, 2024
James Beard Foundation Finalist - Outstanding Restaurateur, Ellen Yin, 2018, 2019, 2021; Best Chef Mid-Atlantic, Eli Kulp 2016
Esquire - "100 Restaurants We Can't Afford to Lose"

20% gratuity added to all parties of 6+.

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MarkVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Lunchtime is always great at Fork. Food was great and service was very efficient and polite.

Blue Bell Inn

4.8

4.8 (4864)

$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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DonVIP

Dined 2 days ago

The Inn has become a pleasure to dine at again, from the warm ambiance in the porches, to out door dining, smiling and professional wait to staff to delicious cuisine!

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Seafood Tower

Allen Street Grill

4.8

4.8 (948)

$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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Dr Donald L

Dined 7 days ago

Great Restaurant.great food great lobby bar, GREAT server Alex

Kevin's

4.8

4.8 (305)

$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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KarenVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Always a great meal at Kevin’s. Highly recommend. I would only request to switch up the menu sometimes.

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The Circular at The Hotel Hershey

4.7

4.7 (4259)

$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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Cheryl

Dined 1 day ago

Excellent food and amazing service. It could not have been better!

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Hot Chocolate

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Grilled Filet Mignon (gf)

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Chocolate Soufflé (gf)

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