6 Best Hot Spot Restaurants in Swarthmore

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1. Iron Hill Brewery - Media

4.2

Awesome(2553)

Price: Moderate

• American • Media

Booked 30 times today

Welcome to Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant, where you'll find fine handcrafted beers, creative yet informal cuisine, and friendly, attentive service in a casual, upscale atmosphere. We're passionate about producing distinctive, full-flavored handcrafted beers, accompanied by fresh–from–scratch New American cuisine in a comfortable, casual atmosphere. Our goal has always been to provide food and beer that is inspired, consistently crafted and presented by a knowledgeable and courteous service staff.

2. The Love

4.8

Exceptional(7701)

Price: Expensive

• American • Rittenhouse Square

Booked 158 times today

Aimee Olexy and Stephen Starr's The Love is a bi-level sanctuary features 150 seats, split between the main dining room, sidewalk seating, and an upper-level loft. The restaurant is a spirited and carefree neighborhood café celebrating everyday American cuisine. The menu is crafted around what’s truly seasonal and local, while the beverage program reflects the best of the region. This creative energy is matched by a front-of-house service staff passionate about providing homey hospitality morning, noon and night.

3. Barclay Prime

4.8

Exceptional(5550)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Rittenhouse Square

Booked 72 times today

Barclay Prime is a luxury boutique steakhouse serving a traditional yet modern menu in a comfortable & contemporary setting.

4. The Butcher Bar

4.4

Awesome(1610)

Price: Moderate

• American • Center City

Booked 39 times today

BUTCHER BAR—the latest restaurant from the crew that brought you Varga Bar, Mercato and Valanni. We invite you to our restaurant that playfully celebrates “meat lovers and comfort foods” complimented with a bar featuring 16 beers on tap, 6 draft wines, and a whiskey-based cocktail program. Brunch is offered all weekend and Lunch is available Wed-Fri. Book your next business dinner, happy hour or birthday in our year round patio.

5. Exit 13 Gastrobar

4.8

Exceptional(257)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Italian • Villanova

Booked 23 times today

IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ PRIOR TO BOOKING:Please understand that specific table preferences of choice are considered, but are not guaranteed. Due to limited seating, please be respectful of other diners by being mindful of the allotted dining time as indicated on OpenTable. Allotted times vary from 90 mins for 2 people or less - 1 hr and 45 mins hours for 3 people, and 2 hours for 4 people or more. Please call 610.525.3842 to make reservations for 5 people or more, also if you have a party of 20-60 people call to discuss our NEW private dining room for unlimited hours for any day. Looking for a unique and different ambiance that involves fun and style, and high-quality dishes, you found the right place! In the heart of the main line (between Bryn Mawr and Villanova) , an experience you would not find anywhere else, a true hidden gem with Italian influence. The Di Felice family immigrated and started cooking at this location nearly a half of a century ago!

6. Melograno

4.7

Exceptional(1711)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Rittenhouse Square

Booked 32 times today

Melograno is a hot spot in Philadelphia, praised for its authentic Italian cuisine and exceptional service. It's a favorite among locals, who appreciate the owners' personal touch to every experience. The atmosphere is frequently described as 'perfect', 'lovely', and 'fun', while the food is consistently hailed as 'delicious', 'authentic', and 'to die for'. It's also noted for its competitive pricing and accommodating staff. It's a go-to place for many, with one reviewer stating, 'This is the place where we take our out of town guests. Never tire of it.'

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6 restaurants available nearby

1. Iron Hill Brewery - Media

2. The Love

3. Barclay Prime

4. The Butcher Bar

5. Exit 13 Gastrobar

6. Melograno

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