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Name: Broad Table Tavern
Address: 10 South Chester Road, Swarthmore, PA, United States, 19081
Telephone: (610) 543-7500
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.1

Broad Table Tavern

4.1

320 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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Broad Table Tavern at the Inn at Swarthmore offers seasonally inspired menus showcasing locally sourced ingredients and regional, artisanal products. A convivial atmosphere, approachable beverage selections and warm, welcoming staff make the Broad Table Tavern the ideal gathering spot for colleagues, family, and friends.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Low Country, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Hours of operation
Breakfast: 7am-11am Daily Brunch: Sunday 8am-2pm Lunch: 11am-4pm Daily Dinner: Sunday-Thursday 4pm-9pm Friday-Saturday 4pm-10pm
Phone number
(610) 543-7500
Website
http://www.theinnatswat.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Catering
Private Dining: The beautiful Ingleneuk room provides comfortable private seating for 20 guests. Those with larger parties may contact us to inquire about our larger banquet spaces - the Sycamore Room (max. 60 dinner guests) and the Gathering Room (max. 120 dinner guests).
Private party facilities
Our Broad Table Tavern's patio is available for private rentals. Group must guarantee a minimum of 25. Our rental fee is $250 per hour and a f&b minimum must be met. Private rentals are not available for Friday & Saturday evenings.
Private party contact
Melissa Sage: (610) 543-7500

Location
10 South Chester Road, Swarthmore, PA 19081
Neighborhood
Swarthmore
Cross street
South Chester Road & Fieldhouse Lane
Parking details
Please park in the hotel parking lot if you are coming to dine at the Broad Table Tavern.
Public transit
Minutes walking distance from the Swarthmore SEPTA stop (Media-Elwyn Regional Line).
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 320 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.1

4.1 based on all time ratings

4.1Food
4Service
4.3Ambience
3.7Value

Noise • Moderate

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BrianC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 23, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
It's a cool spot and the food is excellent. Can get a little pricey with apps and drinks, but you certainly get what you pay for.
LO
LisaO
Philadelphia
1 review
vip
3.0
1 review
Dined on February 22, 2019
overall3food4service2ambience3
Recommend to a local friend only because of convenience. We would give up on the place if we didn't live within walking distance. They MUST work on service. We had to send several people in search of a glass of wine for both our first glass and our second. When you arrive there on a Friday night after work, you want to order a drink and be served quickly.
PC
PatriciaC
New York Area
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 21, 2019
overall3food3service2ambience3
Service was lacking. Apparently they were short-staffed and really struggled. When we finished our meal and our plates were cleared, we then waited 30 minutes to see our waiter again. She never stopped by. We only saw her again when I stopped a busboy and asked for our bill. She then came and offered us a dessert for our wait, but we had literally sat there for 30 minutes and were fed up.
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TerryT
Philadelphia
50 reviews
vip
5.0
50 reviews
Dined on February 18, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food and service were excellent. The broccoli appetizer is amazing and the Monday special (chicken and biscuits) was delicious. It was a very pleasant evening.
SL
SpencerL
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 17, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience4
brunch: tasty, generous portions, fairly priced, leisurely
b
beersnob82
Philadelphia
22 reviews
4.0
22 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2019
overall4food4service5ambience5
Went for Valentines Day. Could not have enjoyed it any more than we did. Fantastic ambiance with service and food only adding to the excellent evening. Thanks to everyone on staff from front of the house to back of house who made the evening happen.
SM
SteveM
Philadelphia
15 reviews
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2019
overall4food4service2ambience4
Rough night for the staff
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2019
overall4food4service5ambience5
A pleasant evening!
G
Gretchen
Philadelphia
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 10, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food, drink, service and atmosphere! Can’t wait to go back!
P
Penndoc
Philadelphia
31 reviews
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and superb service by the team. Glasses alway filled and food was out quickly. The cheese plate for the appetizer was plentiful, requiring us to bring home some leftovers which were appreciated the next day.
RD
RestaurantDiner
Seattle
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2019
overall4food5service4ambience5
Service was much improved from our last visit. Food was as great as ever.
SC
SocialCoach
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 29, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was my first time there for lunch. We had the mushroom soup, hummus platter, and simple soup and sandwich. Soth soups were delicious and hearty. The hummus platter could have served 4 and tasted homemade. The turkey club and side salad were also delicious. We washed it down with a memorable hibiscus tea to warm us against the weather. Sitting just adjacent to the fireplace it could not have been any better.
J
John
Philadelphia
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on January 27, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
People very friendly and excellent service. Food very well done.
JW
JamesW
Philadelphia
15 reviews
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on January 27, 2019
overall4food4service5ambience5
Good food and service. Was a little noisy on a Sat. night.
J
Jack
Philadelphia
100 reviews
vip
4.0
100 reviews
Dined on January 24, 2019
overall4food4service5ambience4
Very good service. Food delivered hot. Nice breakfast menu.
E
Estiafan
Philadelphia
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on January 21, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
It is a beautiful atmosphere. Modern and casually elegant. The service was great, food was fresh and delicious. Portions were plentiful. I will definitely go back again.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
84 reviews
vip
2.0
84 reviews
Dined on January 17, 2019
overall2food2service1ambience1
This place is convenient if you're doing anything in Swarthmore, but I'd avoid it. The restaurant (a few tables next to the bar) is incredibly noisy, and the food and drinks are average at best. The wine pours are about 4 ounces, for which they charge $12 or $14. Ridiculous! And the menu can best be described as elevated bar food. But by far it is the noise when the place is full that makes it absolutely obnoxious.
H
Hank
Philadelphia
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 12, 2019
overall3food3service3ambience3
Average menu. Service was slow, albeit, most of the people were at the bar. My wine was 10$ for a 1/4 filled glass-rip off!
RP
RusProf
Philadelphia
37 reviews
4.0
37 reviews
Dined on January 5, 2019
overall4food4service5ambience5
My friend hadn't eaten here yet, so she was glad to find out about it. I've never been disappointed in the food here, though I am very sorry the octopus salad is no longer on the menu. (Even if I felt kind of bad about eating something so intelligent.)
D
Doxielover
Philadelphia
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on January 4, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent, innovative food choices. Freshly prepared and top notch ingredients.
d
dericp
Philadelphia
13 reviews
3.0
13 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2018
overall3food4service4ambience2
It was nice as a local place. Probably great for Swarthmore parents and locals. Wouldn’t call it a destination. But pleasant.
L
Lance
Philadelphia
21 reviews
vip
4.0
21 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2018
overall4food4service4ambience5
Very good lunch after several unsatisfying meals on the past. Looks like they are finally getting their act together
A
Alrv
Philadelphia
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 19, 2018
overall3food3service3ambience4
The restaurant itself is quite attractive with a modern feel and an open floor plan. The bar, fireplace, and tables all flow together. The restaurant is centrally located in the Inn at Swarthmore — a very nice addition to the Ville. There is plenty of parking in the rear of the Inn. Alas, the menu was limited, the wine list pricey, as were the wines by the glass. I’m not sure what the management’s strategy is on that front. Fortunately, there is a good selection of beers on tap, as well as cider. The noise level was off the charts for at least half of our time in the tavern. A party of fifteen or twenty people in the center high table managed to drown out attempts at conversation nearby. As to the food, well, it was OK at best but not memorable. The wait staff was warm and professional, as was the receptionist. The Broad Table Tavern should be a winner but it hasn’t succeeded. The operator has had abundant time to fine tune this place. They must try harder.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 14, 2018
overall3food3service3ambience3
Service wasn’t great. Half the food was good, the other half was meh. The dinner menu didn’t have the lamb sliders on it so I didn’t know that I could order them until after I had ordered my food (I would have liked to have tried them). Not sure if I’ll be back.
FS
FooSue
Philadelphia
64 reviews
vip
5.0
64 reviews
Dined on December 9, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
To start, our server Dana was awesome. She made us feel so welcome and provided a couple food selections off the menu. A few of us had the French Toast breakfast and others had the Route 66 breakfast. Everything was delicious and Dana did not rush us. I know we will all be back. The atmosphere was lovely. Highly recommend going for their brunch. Thank you.
CO
COLLEENG
Philadelphia
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2018
overall4food4service4ambience4
This is a great local spot for a meal, or a meeting over coffee. A nice addition to the town!
Y
Yoconshy
Philadelphia
90 reviews
vip
5.0
90 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2018
overall5food4service5ambience5
Really nice, and a great addition for the Swarthmore and Delaware County dining scene. Great service too - attentive while not being overwhelming. We'll be back.
s
sally
Philadelphia
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on December 2, 2018
overall2food3service1ambience2
Wish the working people would be a little more enthusiastic about their job!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 2, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great drinks and fish entrees
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
5 reviews
2.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2018
overall2food4service4ambience2
Way too noisy!
KD
KandD
Philadelphia
21 reviews
vip
3.0
21 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2018
overall3food3service5ambience5
Nice looking place, warm service; too bad the food was disappointing. Had fish tacos made with salmon, which was incredibly overcooked and dry.
P
Pamela
Philadelphia
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2018
overall5food5service4ambience4
We’ve been there several times for lunch. Always good food and service. Nice atmosphere.
D
Dinearound9
Philadelphia
16 reviews
vip
4.0
16 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2018
overall4food4service4ambience4
Fabulous, great service and food( not your every day fare) with a relaxed atmosphere.
D
Donna
Philadelphia
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2018
overall5food4service5ambience5
We had a bunch of starters to share and everyone agreed they were very good. The only disappointment on the menu was a noodle dish that was a bit like ramen.
EB
EloiseB
Philadelphia
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2018
overall3food4service2ambience5
This restaurant has a beautiful setting with lovely seating arrangements. The food is adequate and the menu interesting. On our most recent visit this Thanksgiving am, the restaurant was not crowded and we waited quite some time for sandwiches and an equally long time for a simple piece of pie for dessert. Also on the two occasions when we went for a breakfast/brunch on a holiday, this past Thanksgiving and last Christmas we were told there was only a holiday chef's menu available and we could not order anything else. This year when we asked the waiter to make a request to the chef to alter his plan and allow us to order from the menu, he acquiesced. Last year he did not and we were not even permitted to sit in the main dining area for a cup of coffee, we were asked to have our coffee in the lobby! Keep in mind on both occasions I made reservations and was not informed of this policy. After last year's fiasco we were gracious enough to give your establishment another go mainly because it is such a lovely setting and within walking distance, and it was ironic that the same thing happened to us for the second time, but with slightly better results this year. I think it is important for your chef to understand, NO ONE wants a chef's menu. Consumers want to go to a restaurant and order how much or how little they would like and from an entire selection. I would suggest conducting some type of market research to validate this point before you offer any of your special menu "only" option again. Thank you Dr. Eloise Boccella
DH
DavidH
Philadelphia
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great ambiance. Farm to table food. Scallops were outstanding.
D
Donald
Philadelphia
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2018
overall3food2service4ambience3
Close to home. Average food. Great waitress. I have nothing else to say.
CM
ChristiMullerFord
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2018
overall5food4service5ambience5
Lovely, high end restaurant with locally sourced ingredients, in the heart of Swarthmore.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went for dinner on a Sunday evening and everything was just delicious! We were warmly greeted by the hostess. We tucked into a cozy booth and John took care of us very nicely. I had the chef's preparation of Mediterranean sea bass over root vegetables and it was outstanding. My husband always gets his martini well prepared at Broad Table...not sure who was bartending, but he hasn't had a complaint anytime we've been either at the bar, or eating at a table. My husband had the basic burger, which was just fine, good fries!
IG
IG215
Philadelphia
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2018
overall3food4service1ambience5
Great food but the staff seemed a bit off their game. We've been before a couple of times without the same problems, so hopefully it was a one-off.

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Broad Table Tavern is rated 4.1 stars by 320 OpenTable diners.