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Dettera Restaurant & Wine Bar

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Address:
129 East Butler Avenue
Ambler, PA 19002

Neighborhood:
Ambler

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Cuisine:
American

Price: $30 and under

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Dettera Restaurant & Wine Bar Details

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Website: http://www.dettera.com/
Email: info@dettera.com
Phone: (215) 643-0111
Hours of Operation: Dinner: Monday - Saturday 5pm - 10pm,Sunday 3pm - 9pm Light Menu: Monday - Friday 4pm - 5pm and Friday & Saturday 4pm - 5pm and 10pm -11pm
Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: American, Contemporary American
Executive Chef: Jeffrey Power
Dress Code: Business Casual
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Entertainment, Farm to Table, Fireplace, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine, Wine Bar
Private Party Facilities: Beautiful second floor available with service bar, lounge, and fire place.
Private Party Contact: Ashley Power (215) 643-0111
Entertainment: THURSDAYS 6pm to 10pm Live Piano with Pianist John Stenger. SUNDAYS 5pm to 9pm Live Piano with Pianist John Stenger. BYOW available every Sunday!(Bottles of wine and champagne only,limited to a la carte dinner service).
Special Events & Promotions: DETTERA WILL BE CLOSED ON MONDAY MAY 28TH FOR MEMORIAL DAY! HAPPY HOUR! Monday - Friday 5pm-7pm,Sundays 3pm-5pm, offering 1/2 Price Specialty Cocktails, $3 Draft Beers, $5 mixed well drinks and $4 Glasses of Wine at the bar! POWER FIXE MENU! Join us Monday through Thursday for Executive Chef Jeffrey Power's 6-course Power Fixe Tasting Menu offered at $35 per person. An optional pairing of 3 wines is also available for $15 per person.

Getting there

Public Transit: Ambler train station less than five blocks.
Parking: Public Lot
Parking Details: Close to municipal lot and on street metered parking (FREE daily 12pm-2pm, after 6:00pm daily, and all day Sunday).

A word from Dettera Restaurant & Wine Bar

DETTERA restaurant and wine bar brings sophisticated dining to downtown Ambler. Merging progressive American cuisine with wine bar chic in a beautifully restored, historic building offering upscale casual dining on an outside deck with a brick fireplace, a first floor dining level open to a curving… black granite bar with over-sized round banquettes. The second floor dining room offers a relaxed atmosphere with pillow filled banquettes, a romantic fireplace, and a beautiful view of the Ambler theater. Wine selection offers over 50 wines by the glass and more than 200 by the bottle. The menu puts a heavy focus on seasonality, sustainability, and the sourcing of locally farmed produce. DETTERA also maintains their own herb and spice garden daily. A great find for that special dining occasion or even light fare and a glass of wine after the theater. Continued

Dettera Restaurant & Wine Bar

4.2

153 $30 and under restaurant

Awards voted by OpenTable diners

Diners' Choice WinnerAmerican
Diners' Choice WinnerNotable Wine List

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160 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

160 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

neighborhood gem(102)
notable wine list(96)
fit for foodies(91)

special occasion(75)
romantic(61)
vibrant bar scene(46)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (160)

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Food and service were good

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/14/2012

2007

Dined on 04/14/2012

2007

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Food and service were good as usual however the choice of entrees seems to be smaller every time we go. The past two times we have dined there, I chose two appetizers and no entree as the choices were slim. They seem to have re-focused on cheeses as a menu item."

Dined on 04/14/2012

2007

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

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

wonderful on all levels

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/14/2012

2012

Dined on 04/14/2012

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"When you first open the menu, the food appears fru-fru (sea beans? dorode and ramp?), but to the contrary the food is delicious. The spring salad had blueberries and walnuts. The spring greens exploded with freshness. The sirloin was aged and had a delightful crust and was full of flavor. The Swiss chard and herb spaetzle complimented the sirloin perfectly. The chocolate mousse with a hazlenut anglaise, besides being a work of art, the sweetness of the mousse against the swirls of deep dark chocolate were heavenly. The topping of fresh strawberry and raspberry bursted with the flavor of summer, even though it was spring."

Dined on 04/14/2012

2012

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, scenic view

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Most appetizer portions work

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/13/2012

2005

Dined on 04/13/2012

2005

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Most appetizer portions work for me, a "small eater" as a main course when I add a side of a vegetable. We've eaten here several time and enjoyed the wonderful food each time."

Dined on 04/13/2012

2005

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Romantic night out!

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/12/2012

2006

Dined on 04/12/2012

2006

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

"Great place for a nice, romantic dinner. Awesome wine selection and an amazing menu! Pricy, but for a special night out once in a while it's great! The price matches the quality of food and service so we had no problem with the cost for awesome service and amazing food! Wine selection is out of this world as well!"

Dined on 04/12/2012

2006

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Turn it into a special night

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/31/2012

2012

Dined on 03/31/2012

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"We had a great evening. We requested to sit next to the fire place, when we were greeted at the front door with our reservation the hostess said " we have a table ready for you fireside." I felt so very special. The food choices were wonderful. I would recommend the hand cut fries and cheese tasting. Just a regular night out was turned into something special with the great wait staff and tasty cocktails."

Dined on 03/31/2012

2012

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Other than being noisy, the

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/29/2012

2009

Dined on 03/29/2012

2009

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Other than being noisy, the food, attention and service are a outstanding and a pleasure to be there. Probably one of the best in the Ambler area.
I highly recommend this restaurant. One advise: try to sit in the back of the restaurant. In this way you avoid the noise coming from the upstairs section.
Remember to try the Dorada fish. I just superb !!!"

Dined on 03/29/2012

2009

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

What a great place to eat

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/25/2012

2012

Dined on 03/25/2012

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"What a great place to eat and have in our neighborhood. It is excellent and we don't have to drive to Philly to get outstanding cuisine."

Dined on 03/25/2012

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The food was VERY good, actually

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/23/2012

2012

Dined on 03/23/2012

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"The food was VERY good, actually delicous! The wine and mixed drinks were great. Service was excellent. It was our first time there, so we didn't know what to expect. We knew it was more upscale than some of the other restaurants in Ambler, but were a little surprised at the prices. It was a little high for the spur-of-the-moment dinner "out" that we were on. DEFINITELY a place for a special occasion or a first date. We will definitely go again for a special occasion."

Dined on 03/23/2012

2012

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Exceed all expectations !!!!

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/24/2012

2011

Dined on 03/24/2012

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"What a fabulous experience. Attention to detail is the cornerstone of Dettera. Truly a high class and unique dining experience. From the minute you walk in the door you know you are destined for a superb dining experince. The freshest product, knowledge servers and involved management made this truly one of the best dining experiences I have ever had. You need to check out this gem!! You will not be disappointed!!!"

Dined on 03/24/2012

2011

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

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great meal, tasty twists on

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/24/2012

2004

Dined on 03/24/2012

2004

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Great meal, tasty twists on some classic favorites and some nice food surprises -the tuna tartare is amazing, the cauliflower soup was delicious. Very knowledgeable and accommodating service. We had a really nice evening."