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Address:
39 Conestoga Rd.
Malvern, PA 19355

Neighborhood:
Malvern

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Cuisine:
Contemporary French / American

Price: $30 and under

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The Farmhouse Bistro at People's Light Details

Dining Style: Casual Dining
Website: http://www.thefarmhousebistro.com/
Phone: (610) 647-8060
Hours of Operation: Dinner: Sunday: 4:00pm - 9:00pm, Monday - Tuesday: CLOSED Wednesday - Thursday: 4:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 4:00pm - 11:00pm
Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Contemporary French / American
Executive Chef: Joe Maguire
Dress Code: Casual Dress
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Entertainment, Fireplace, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking Area, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Smoking Area (patio only), Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine, Wine Bar
Catering: The Bistro is adjacent to the banquet room which is available for catered special events, of all types, for up to 200 guests. Please visit www.farmhousepeopleslight.com or call 610.647.1631 for more information!
Private Party Facilities: Set amongst the award-winning Bachman Gardens of People's Light & Theatre Company, The Farmhouse is a premiere venue in Chester County. The restored 18th century farmhouse boasts a beautifully appointed ballroom with a private tented terrace and spacious landscaped surroundings offering the perfect setting for any occasion. Smaller, more intimate celebrations are elegantly executed in the adjacent Farmhouse Bistro.
Private Party Contact: Betsy Iovino (610) 647-1631 x156
Entertainment: The Farmhouse Bistro is part of People's Light & Theatre Company, a professional, non-profit theatre that produces 7-9 plays each season. Enjoy a delicious dinner before seeing a stellar production on one of two stages on the People's Light campus. For more information about the theatre, visit PeoplesLight.org.

Getting there

Cross Street: Lancaster Avenue
Parking: Private Lot
Parking Details: Ample free parking is available on the People's Light campus.

A word from The Farmhouse Bistro at People's Light

The Farmhouse Bistro offers a casual dining experience featuring country French classics created by Chef Joe Maguire. Choose from an array of tantalizing appetizers, freshly-prepared entrees, tempting desserts, and a sophisticated wine list.

The Farmhouse Bistro at People's Light

3.7

65 $30 and under restaurant

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67 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Very Good) 3.8 / 5

Food

(Very Good) 3.8 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 3.8 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.8 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

67 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Very Good) 3.8 / 5

Food

(Very Good) 3.8 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 3.8 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.8 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

special occasion(21)
fit for foodies(16)
neighborhood gem(16)

romantic(14)
kid-friendly(6)
scenic view(6)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (67)

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Food was delicious and the

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Dined on 04/14/2012

2008

Dined on 04/14/2012

2008

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Food was delicious and the drinks were also excellent. Menu was a bit limited."

Dined on 04/14/2012

2008

Special Features: special occasion

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

This was our first time at

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Dined on 04/08/2012

2011

Dined on 04/08/2012

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"This was our first time at The Farmhouse and we went for Easter Brunch. We had a great time. The food was excellent and so was the service. Would really recommend this place. We will come back for dinner."

Dined on 04/08/2012

2011

Special Features: great for brunch, neighborhood gem, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

A wonderful dining experience!

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Dined on 03/15/2012

2004

Dined on 03/15/2012

2004

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"A wonderful dining experience! Excellent food and attentive and professional service."

Dined on 03/15/2012

2004

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Very enjoyable and good value

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Dined on 03/15/2012

2011

Dined on 03/15/2012

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Very enjoyable and good value for reasonable cost. Food is excellent."

Dined on 03/15/2012

2011

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

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Overall rating

(Poor) 1 / 5

Disappointed

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/11/2012

2012

Dined on 03/11/2012

2012

Food

(Poor) 1 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"One of the worst restaurants I have ever had the displeasure of dining at. Needs a new chef (THAT IS IF THERE WAS A CHEF). More like someone used a can opener and microwave."

Dined on 03/11/2012

2012

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

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Dined on 03/11/2012

2011

Dined on 03/11/2012

2011

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Sunday - March 11, 2012 – 6:30PM

I had the House salad (Local baby greens with grape tomato, red onion, and cucumber, with your choice of dressing), Farmhouse Crab Cakes (Pistachio panko-crusted jumbo lump crab, served with fresh dill, lemon zest, lemon thyme aioli, basmati rice pilaf and vegetable medley) and Honey Crisp Apple Tart Tatin ( Caramelized apple tart served with vanilla ice cream and caramel lattice. Very good - will return."

Dined on 03/11/2012

2011

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

I'm very excited that I found

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Dined on 03/08/2012

2009

Dined on 03/08/2012

2009

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"I'm very excited that I found this neighborhood gem! Food, service, and atmosphere were top notch!"

Dined on 03/08/2012

2009

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

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Food was great. Seemed to

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/04/2012

2010

Dined on 03/04/2012

2010

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Food was great. Seemed to be understaffed the night we were there. Tables were still waiting to be cleared the entire time we were there."

Dined on 03/04/2012

2010

Special Features: fit for foodies

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Dining at the Farmhouse Bistro

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/16/2012

2011

Dined on 02/16/2012

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Dining at the Farmhouse Bistro is always a pleasurable experience. Great food, good service, and really nice ambiance."

Dined on 02/16/2012

2011

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem

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Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Disappointing. Appetizer and

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/25/2012

2005

Dined on 02/25/2012

2005

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Poor) 1 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Disappointing. Appetizer and salad arrived less than 5 minutes before entre. Waiter had too many tables at same time. We arrived later than the group of previous tables and so he was busy with checks, dessert and coffee rather than our table. We needed to ask for bread which arrived after our entres. Food was not hot enough. Seemed to have been placed on cold plates. There were 4 in our party and only 1 of 4 would have dined here again."