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Name: Trax Restaurant & Cafe
Address: 27 W Butler Pike, Ambler, PA, United States, 19002
Telephone: (215) 591-9777
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.2

Trax Restaurant & Cafe

4.2 (552)

$30 and under

American

27 W Butler Pike, Ambler, PA 19002

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Romantic
Innovative

Trax Restaurant & Cafe is a neighborhood eatery that serves a range of classic bistro fare and seasonally-driven menus that reflect the local produce and meats of the Ambler, Pennsylvania region. Trax Restaurant & Cafe has a cozy ambiance and a casual feel while still managing to offer an elegant dining experience.

Start your dinner at Trax Restaurant & Cafe with some butternut squash soup, seasonal farm fresh salad or roasted golden beets with goat cheese. Larger dishes include porcini crusted pan-seared salmon, sweet Italian sausage Pomodoro over penne pasta and braised brisket with country gravy. Desserts include fudge chocolate brownie with raspberry truffle and cheesecake du jour.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Steak, Seafood
Hours of operation
Dinner: Tuesday - Saturday: 4:30pm - 10:00pm
Phone number
(215) 591-9777
Website
http://www.traxcafe.com/
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Steven Waxman
Catering
Catering: Trax Restaurant & Café since 1998. Birthday & anniversary parties, family events, meetings, holiday and office parties, reunions, showers and more. Call Chef/Owner Steven Waxman at 215-591-9777 to design a menu tailored to your needs.
Private party facilities
Saturday afternoon & Sunday private parties available. Weekdays also available.

Location
27 W Butler Pike, Ambler, PA 19002
Neighborhood
Ambler
Cross street
Maple Ave.
Parking details
Free Pull up parking available, complimentary!
Public transit
Located on the SEPTA R - 5 line
Additional
Banquet, BYO Liquor, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access

What 552 people are saying

Trax Restaurant & Cafe reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.2

4.2 based on all time ratings

4.3Food
4.2Service
3.9Ambience
0.9Value

Noise • Moderate

552 Reviews

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elwood18974
Philadelphia County39 reviews
4.0
Dined on July 21, 2018
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Our go-to restaurant in Ambler - turned out to be restaurant week so menu was limited (compared to usual menu) but as usual the food was great.
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CATransplant
Philadelphia County26 reviews
4.0
Dined on July 20, 2018
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The occasion was Ambler Restaurant Week. They were obviously not able to keep up. We reserved an outside table which was not ready when we arrived. We waited 20 minutes to be seated and another 10 minutes before the very harried server noticed us and provided a menu. They were very understaffed for a Friday night. Food did come out with a nice pacing and was well worth the wait. RW selections were great as were the presentations. One has to sit outside as the interior of the building [an old SEPTA station] is just too noisy to hold a conversation.
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HKDAn
Philadelphia County10 reviews
2.0
Dined on July 20, 2018
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
We had tried this restaurant years ago and didn't enjoy it, but decided to give it another try during restaurant week. While we made a reservation through Open Table specifically for an outside seat, we were told when we arrived that outside seating was first come, first served. We waited and were eventually seated outside VERY close to the train tracks. Food was OK at best and not a good value at the $40 pp fixed price for Ambler Restaurant Week. My corn/crab custard appetizer was cooked to a dry, burnt mess and the entrée I chose (because the ratatouille couldn't be made w/o cheese, apparently) was a very odd choice for July … brisket (pot roast really) with root veggies. Not terrible, but not seasonal, either. At over $100 with tip for a byob meal, we sadly won't be returning :(
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia County3 reviews
4.0
Dined on July 19, 2018
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Restaurant week
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KatB
Philadelphia County35 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 17, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Service was amazing and so was the food. Went during restaurant week so there was a limited selection, but what we had was delicious. Brisket and chicken both melt in your mouth. Outside is gorgeous with the train and the garden.
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Yvette
Philadelphia County30 reviews
1.0
Dined on July 3, 2018
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
open table made us a reservation for Tuesday July 3rd. When we got there it was closed. We called the restaurant July 5th to tell them about the mistake an asked them to call us back. Never heard from them. I guess they do not care! Had to add review or they would not post. never ate there
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Ellen
Philadelphia County95 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 28, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food and a lovely ambience. Perfect for dinner before the theater or after an early movie in downtown Ambler. A neighborhood gem in the suburbs with a great view of the passing trains--and if you eat inside, without the accompanying noise. We sat in a lovey circular alcove and could barely hear the large group that was celebrating in the larger dining room. Our waitress was personable and attentive and the food was delicious and beautifully presented.
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STEPHEN
Philadelphia County58 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 26, 2018
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
This was our first visit. It was a Tuesday evening with great weather so we got to eat outside and things were nicely quiet (although inside was a bit noisier.) The menu is limited but they had specials and the food was really very good and served right on time. Our server was inexperienced and it showed but no real complaints. We will be back there despite the 25 minute drive time. No hassle parking lot on the property as well and BYOB.
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MyBoo VIP
Philadelphia County72 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 23, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food is always exceptional. Delicious asparagus wrapped prosciutto, salmon, crab cakes, ribs!! GREAT BYO & wonderful outdoor dining.
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PatriciaS
Philadelphia County8 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 14, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great ambiance! The food was delicious. Salad was so fresh. We ordered the pan seared scallops with risotto and sautéed string beans. Fabulous!!! Will definite come back soon.
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Trax Restaurant & Cafe is rated 4.2 stars by 552 OpenTable diners.