Diners' Choice: Contemporary American restaurants in Western Suburbs

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Updated June 05, 2025

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Blue Bell Inn

4.8

4.8 (4908)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Blue Bell

About the restaurant

The redesigned rustic-meets-modern ambiance compliments the Contemporary American menu which features premium cuts of meat, ocean-fresh seafood and signature raw bar. Seasonal outdoor dining on the flagstone patio is available upon request.
In 2013, Blue Bell Inn underwent extensive renovations for over a year. Various historical aspects were enhanced through thoughtful restoration and new materials such as solid white oak and porcelain tile floors were introduced to create a stunning architectural mélange spanning three centuries.

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Barbara

Dined 4 days ago

Celebrating my daughter’s birthday. Sat at the bar first for a round of drinks great service great ambiance. Dinner was not rushed and server was great food was delicious!

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Popular dish

Seafood Tower

Cedar Hollow Inn Restaurant & Bar

4.8

4.8 (1303)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Malvern

About the restaurant

The Cedar Hollow Inn has been a local favorite for over 18 years. The building, which was built in the mid 1800's, lends an old-fashioned charm to an unpretentious atmosphere.

Chef Stephen Guiseppe of the Culinary Institute of America adds personal flair and imagination to a delectable menu of American Continental dishes. The daily Chef's Specials are creative and unpredictable, energetically inspired an hour or so before the menu is finalized.

Indulge yourself, family and friends to a casual fine dining experience in any of the three dining rooms, including an enclosed sun porch and a large bar area. Tucked away in the middle of everywhere, the Cedar Hollow offers an experience that keeps you coming back.

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Jan

Dined 5 days ago

We have always had stellar service, but this time our young server appeared to be new. VERY new. It would have been good if she had let us know that she was new and said "please bear with me." The order was entered incorrectly, but she offered to "fix" it which we declined as we didn't want to hold up the others in our party. We needed to be sure that one order did not have any bell peppers, and the server checked with the kitchen on one menu item, but not all three that he wanted to order. Water was not refilled & we would have ordered more drinks if she had come back to take the order. No coffee refills were offered. These errors will surely be corrected with a bit more training and experience. It was clear that she was trying and doing her best. The mushroom soup is a favorite of ours; this time it was very, very salty, almost to the point of being inedible. And unhealthy. But the mushrooms in the soup were yummy. Cheesecake and creme brulee were terrific, but oh, that Key Lime Pie - outstanding in every way!!!

Not Your Average Joe's Glen Mills

4.7

4.7 (2304)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Glen Mills

About the restaurant

Not Your Average Joe's Kitchen & Bar offers a menu inspired by American cuisine. Its menu is stylish, contemporary and includes fresh oysters, gourmet pizzas, rice bowls and a variety of burgers. During a daily Happy Hour at Not Your Average Joe's Kitchen & Bar, diners can also enjoy both drink and appetizer specials.

Along with an array of beers, its menu includes wines and a wide selection of specialty cocktails. You'll further enjoy a casual and pub-like experience at Not Your Average Joe's Kitchen & Bar. Its décor includes an open kitchen, bench seating and a separate bar area with mounted flat screen televisions all around for watching sporting events.

Not Your Average Joe's Glen Mills is conveniently located in Glen Eagle Square, just off Wilmington Pike. We offer dine in and carry options, and are just around the corner from the Concord Point Apartments, Whole Foods Glen Mills, Concordville Subaru and Nissan, and Brandywine Racquet Club.

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BobVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Great food and service as always. I will say that I had a problem paying with the inKind application on 7/3. I was double charged for our compete bill. And inKind has yet to correct the issue and issue me my refund for over $150 dollars. This will impact our return to this fine restaurant.

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4.6

4.6 (2512)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

North Wales

About the restaurant

Tucked away on 12 acres of lawns & gardens, the Joseph Ambler Inn is the ideal setting for a truly memorable dining experience. Contemporary American cuisine, featuring a wide variety of casual and traditional menu offerings. The Dining room is located in the renovated stone barn & features hardwood floors, exposed stone walls, & farmstyle ambiance. Tables in the JPub are on a first come first served basis. Terrace dining is also available in the warmer months.

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FranVIP

Dined on Jun 25, 2025

Lunch menu is a great value with a good selection to choose from.

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Popular dish

Petite Filet Mignon Duet

Popular dish

Grilled 8 Ounce Filet Mignon

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Pan Seared Chilean Sea Bass

Terrain Cafe – Glen Mills

4.6

4.6 (7931)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Glen Mills

About the restaurant

Since our opening in 2008, Terrain Cafe grew naturally from a small coffee shop nestled in the store to a full-service restaurant offering seasonally inspired brunch, dinner, and beverage menus. Our dedicated culinary team works closely with purveyors to ethically source fresh, high-quality ingredients that lay the foundation for our nourishing dishes. Each cafe's unique and deliberately designed environment blurs the line between indoor and outdoor spaces, providing an inspiring dining experience every time. This specific cafe will always have unique roots, and we'll undoubtedly remain embedded in them as we grow.

Our patio is open for walk-ins only!

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David

Dined 1 day ago

Fabulous burger! Great fries, although the truffle upgrade is a bit pricey, I still love them. Service is outstanding!

Brittingham's Pub

4.5

4.5 (598)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Conshohocken

About the restaurant

Please note that we will be closed on Thanksgiving, Thursday the 24th of November, 2022.

We are a progressive public house, and we believe in the idea of the "pub" mentality. Brittingham's creates a "home away from home" for our guest and staff alike.

**A note from the restaurant**
Outside seating is on a first come, first serve basis.

We take the same mantra on in the experience we plan to deliver to you! That being said we are taking it to the next level with food and drink that doesn't alienate, and great service and atmosphere that create a contemporary party! We are local, we are community, we are loyal and we are kind!

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EricVIP

Dined on Jun 22, 2025

Always a great meal, had the patio curtains down to help with the heat and it worked perfectly. Server was excellent, will definitely be back.

Black Powder Tavern

4.5

4.5 (2141)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Wayne

About the restaurant

Since 1746, the building that houses this tavern has played a part in the establishment of our nation; first as a respite for stagecoach travelers expanding westward and later as a covert rendezvous point for George Washington, Marquis de Lafayette, and other leaders of the American revolution. It is believed that during the infamous winter of 1777–1778 at Valley Forge, a major figure in the Continental Army, master military mind Friedrich Von Steuben, designated the tavern as a secret black powder munitions stash for Continental Army couriers. All the while, the tavern continued to provide food, shelter and cheer to the hungry, weary soldiers fighting for their independence. Today, we honor our historic tavern’s tradition with a mission to raise the spirits of our guests. We invite you to experience the small and large plates, craft beers and revolutionary hospitality that is Black Powder Tavern.

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MarkVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Always a delicious treat to dine at Black Powder. Great choices to satisfy everyone in our party.

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Experience

Excellent Happy Hour at BPT!

Terrain Cafe - Devon

4.6

4.6 (2901)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Main Line

About the restaurant

Terrain’s greenhouse cafe offers seasonally inspired brunch and dinner menus, alongside a thoughtfully curated beverage program. Our dedicated culinary team works closely with purveyors to ethically source fresh, high-quality ingredients that lay the foundation for our nourishing dishes. Each cafe's unique and deliberately designed environment blurs the line between indoor and outdoor spaces, providing an inspiring dining experience every time. This location sits in the heart of Devon Yard, URBN’s first-ever lifestyle center completed by Anthropologie, Terrain Gardens, and Pizzeria Vetri.

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lynnVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Great service, atmosphere and food! We definitley love the Terrains!

118 North

4.7

4.7 (297)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Wayne

About the restaurant

118 North is excited to welcome guests for indoor dining. Acoustic musical performances will accompany your dinner service each night! We are very excited to host and serve you once again while maintaining sensible safety precautions for all of our wonderful patrons and restaurant staff.

Please be courteous of social distancing guidelines and wear a mask when you are not dining. We appreciate your support!

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Lisa

Dined on Jun 22, 2025

Per usual - excellent food, service & entertainment!!!

Avenue Kitchen- Glen Mills

4.4

4.4 (909)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Glen Mills

About the restaurant

Avenue Kitchen serves fresh, uncomplicated and delicious food. The menu brings together commonly loved classics using the freshest, finest ingredients to present simple and approachable, modern American cooking. All items are house made and made to order. This neighborhood gathering spot features a bar offering wine, beer and craft cocktails. Another major appeal to this Glen Mills dining destination is the industrial chic interior including Emeco chairs from recycled Coke bottles and reclaimed wood tabletops from Provenance Architecturals of Philadelphia. Guests will enjoy consuming the freshest ingredients in the most satisfying dishes amidst an welcoming atmosphere.

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CelesteVIP

Dined on Jun 15, 2025

Great Father’s Day celebration breakfast. First time my husband was there - said he’ll definitely be back.

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