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Broad Axe Tavern

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Address:
901 West Butler Pike
Ambler, PA 19002

Neighborhood:
Blue Bell

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Cuisine:
American

Price: $30 and under

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Broad Axe Tavern Details

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Website: http://broadaxetavern.com
Email: info@broadaxetavern.com
Phone: (215) 643-6300
Hours of Operation: Brunch: Sunday: 10:00am - 2:00pm; Lunch: Monday - Saturday: 11:00am - 5:00pm, Sunday: 12:00pm - 5:00pm; Dinner: Daily: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: American
Dress Code: Casual Dress
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine, Wine Bar
Private Party Facilities: Private rooms are available at The Broad Axe Tavern -- great for business meetings, wedding rehearsals, birthdays, showers and any family gathering. Amenities include free WIFI, built-in projector and 125 inch drop down screen that can be connected to your PC for presentations, slide shows for family gatherings or as an HDTV to view sporting events.

Menu options include buffets, plated dinners, family style dining, limited menus and cocktail parties. Or plan the perfect event with custom menus for any affair!

Booking parties for 6 to 80 people, with the availability of booking the entire restaurant for up to 250 people.
Private Party Contact: Matthew Doman (215) 643-6300
Entertainment: Live Jazz on Thursdays 6:00pm- 9:00pm and acoustic classic and contemporary rock music on Friday nights 9:00pm - 12:00am.

Getting there

Cross Street: Rt. 73 (Skippack Pike)
Parking: Private Lot
Parking Details: Private lot and valet.

A word from Broad Axe Tavern

Dating back to 1681, The Broad Axe Tavern is one of America's oldest taverns. Having just undergone a multi-million dollar renovation, we welcome you to come in to see and enjoy this historic land mark. The pointed stone, hardwood and slate tiled floors give the restaurant its old world charm.… Its leather booths, wood tables and iron fixtures also give it a casual elegance. The menu is a eclectic mix of small plates for grazing, grilled pizzas, large plates and tavern sandwiches. Guest favorites include Steamed Mussels done three ways, Mid Atlantic Seafood Chowder and Crab Cakes, Grilled Choice NY Strip Steak, Our Award-Winning BBQ Ribs and our Famous Carnival Ribbon Fries. The Broad Axe bar is a great place to meet and greet with sixteen craft and imported beers on tap, with another sixty in bottles. Try a bottle of wine from our 21 Club, 38 Special List, Premium List or one of our great wines by the glass. Daily drink specials include happy hour 4-6pm and late night 9-12am!Continued

Broad Axe Tavern

3.7

96 $30 and under restaurant

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111 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Very Good) 3.7 / 5

Food

(Very Good) 3.6 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 3.8 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.6 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

111 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Very Good) 3.7 / 5

Food

(Very Good) 3.6 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 3.8 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.6 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

neighborhood gem(40)
good for groups(25)
fit for foodies(20)

great for lunch(18)
kid-friendly(13)
romantic(12)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (111)

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Somewhat disappointed. Our

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/08/2012

2012

Dined on 04/08/2012

2012

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Somewhat disappointed. Our party of five, with reservations, were seated on the third floor, the banquet room. Since I love the ambience and charm of the Broad Axe, I was not happy with this seating. The buffet choices were adequate but not excellent. I may be wrong/read something incorrectly and I expected an omelet station. We were told that we were receiving the same food that was being served on the first floor. I really would have preferred a first floor seating and I will not consider a brunch meal at the Broad Axe again."

Dined on 04/08/2012

2012

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Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

My wife and I had a mixed

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/24/2012

2012

Dined on 03/24/2012

2012

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"My wife and I had a mixed experience. Both of us enjoyed the look of the the restaurant and the beer selection. My salmon was very good. However, her short ribs were extremely dry without much flavor and my small cup of soup seemed like it came from a can. The food came quickly but the waitress, while competent, was not outgoing or very friendly. I would try it again but my wife is reluctant."

Dined on 03/24/2012

2012

Special Features: neighborhood gem

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Overall rating

(Poor) 1 / 5

NOT FUN

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/09/2012

2012

Dined on 03/09/2012

2012

Food

(Poor) 1 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We were rushed by our server and the steak were burnt, both pittsburgh on the outside and over well on the inside.... We ordered med.!!!

Serve rushed us. We left 20% because i know that's the only she makes money, but we usually leave a bigger tip if we receeve better service... I think she wwas in a hurry to get out to party as this was late on a Friday night( about 10 p.m.) never go here late!!!... that's for sure..."

Dined on 03/09/2012

2012

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Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Would probably not go there

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/17/2012

2011

Dined on 03/17/2012

2011

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Would probably not go there again. It was loud, service was not good, food was OK but I have had much better. The lighting also was not good. I was suprised they never even brought out bread for beginning appetizer. Would definitely not recommend."

Dined on 03/17/2012

2011

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Loved the menu and the food.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/10/2012

2010

Dined on 03/10/2012

2010

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

"Loved the menu and the food. We dined upstairs, where we would have preferred softer lighting and less noise."

Dined on 03/10/2012

2010

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We love The Broad Axe Tavern!!

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Dined on 03/03/2012

2010

Dined on 03/03/2012

2010

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"We had a great as usual, we had Joe as a waiter he was excellent & very friendly. Jennifer is an excellent bartender & always makes us feel welcome."

Dined on 03/03/2012

2010

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

less than hoped for

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/24/2012

2007

Dined on 02/24/2012

2007

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"The kitchen needs some help, primarily with delivering main courses that are served hot and made as described in the menu. An example: My sirloin tips was served tepid, some meat shoe-leather-chewy, others nice. The chipotle mashed potatoes was too spicy to enjoy (and I like spicy food). My mother's salad with roasted beets and blue cheese was served with Feta. Another order of a chicken breast sandwich came with cheese on it, when no cheese was listed nor requested. Once brought to the server's attention, the salad and sandwich were corrected.

On a positive note, the beer list is extensive. A Belgium pale ale was enjoyed. The server, in an attempt to apologize for the shortcomings of the kitchen, served three delicious desserts com"

Dined on 02/24/2012

2007

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Overall rating

(Poor) 1 / 5

Will NOT be coming back. Here's

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/25/2012

2012

Dined on 02/25/2012

2012

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Will NOT be coming back. Here's why:1. Salad served with meal instead of before meal.2. 1 person in our party did not get dinner with the rest of us. Order never given to chef. So they watched us eat and then their dinner was served half way through. We were not charged for his meal.3. Bill came and we were charged too much for drinks. The price on the bill was not what was stated in the menu. This was corrected."

Dined on 02/25/2012

2012

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great Food and Price

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Dined on 02/14/2012

2012

Dined on 02/14/2012

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Our first time in and we visited on Valentines day with a group of 4. Beer selection was superb and our waiter/bartender was beyond accomidating & gracious. He didn't miss a beat, and provided us with great beer pairing suggestions, that went perfectly with our meals and our usual taste. As advised from our server, everyone went with the special for dinner and we all had the Lobster bisque. It was amazing! The sea bass was buttery and cooked to perfection. The price was perfect ($50 for each couple) and we all had a wonderful time. We will be back again to try the regular menu."

Dined on 02/14/2012

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great food, little loud.

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Dined on 02/24/2012

2011

Dined on 02/24/2012

2011

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"My boyfriend and I both ordered the serloin burger, and it was excellent and served hot. It was cooked to our preferences as well. The waitress was polite, cute, and answered all of our questions about the food and checked in on us often. The beer and wine lists were long. This place is a real gem for those who want to try new interesting beers. My only qualm with the restaurant is that we were seated with our backs to the bar, which could get loud. However it is called a tavern, and it should be respected for what it is rather than how I wish it was different. Definitely a good noise level for families with kids- you wont stand out! Also, the duck potstickers were rather small for the price."