Diners' Choice: Contemporary American restaurants in Philadelphia County

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Updated April 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Contemporary American cuisine in Philadelphia County? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Inn at Barley Sheaf Farm

4.9

4.9 (1732)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

New Hope

About the restaurant

The Inn at Barley Sheaf Farm is one of the best restaurants in Bucks County, PA. Dinner is served Wednesday - Saturday in the dining room, which opens into our chef’s kitchen and features a cozy fireplace and overlooks the flower gardens. Our award-winning restaurant offers the freshest ingredients from many of our Bucks County Farms as well as every dish being created, designed and prepared by our Executive Chef – Greg Vassos – and his wonderful team. We are a a BYOB. Feel free to bring a white and red wine to pair with our 4 course pre-fixe menu.

For overnight guests of The Inn at Barley Sheaf Farm, breakfast in the dining room is included in your stay each morning. Take advantage of the benefits by making your booking!

Top review

Janet

Dined 3 days ago

Excellent atmosphere, service and food. Delicious and will definitely return.

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Experience

Chef's Regional Dinner-Journey through France

The House of William & Merry

4.9

4.9 (2341)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Hockessin

About the restaurant

The House of William and Merry serves contemporary American cuisine prepared from the freshest seasonal ingredients procured from local farms, providing casual fine dining at a reasonable price. Chef-owned by the husband and wife team, Merry Catanuto and William Hoffman, who live on the property, the restaurant is a remodeled farmhouse on the edge of central Hockessin. Dine in a comfortable home atmosphere in one of the two dining rooms, the porch, or the bar. When you arrive, you can see right into the all new, modern kitchen. Full bar service is available including wines by the glass, microbrews on tap, and specialty drinks. Or, take a walk around back to see the herb and vegetable gardens.

Tuesday through Saturday we serve lunch and dinner. On Sunday, we serve brunch followed by a prix fix supper in the evening.

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Stephen

Dined 3 days ago

Absolutely amazing. Staff and ownership was great. Food from apps to entrees to cocktails to wine and desert were incredible! Highly recommend!

Sidney

4.9

4.9 (1383)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

East Berlin

About the restaurant

If you treasure Fine Dining, Restaurant Sidney is fast becoming considered the most unique restaurant experience in the area. Featuring Modern American cuisine, an historic tavern, fresh seafood, top quality steaks, homemade desserts, outdoor seating and a full bar.

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Dave

Dined 5 days ago

The food and service was impeccable. A bit pricey, but well worth it for special occasions.

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Northridge at Woolverton Inn

4.8

4.8 (123)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Stockton

About the restaurant

Northridge Restaurant, nestled within the picturesque Woolverton Inn, offers an elevated dining experience that seamlessly blends Fine Dining with warm, inviting hospitality. Set against the backdrop of the scenic Delaware River Valley countryside, the restaurant is a haven for food enthusiasts and those in search of a memorable evening.

Executive Chef, Lance Knowling, has created a menu that is a celebration of seasonal ingredients, emphasizing locally sourced produce, meats, and seafood. It blends his Kansas City heritage with his classical French training and extensive experience running some of Manhattan's most influential restaurants. Main course choices may include Tender Braised Beef Short Ribs with soft polenta, roasted carrot and shallot, and a blackberry red wine reduction or a pan-seared duck breast with a cherry reduction.

Whether a special occasion, romantic dinner, or simply looking to enjoy fine cuisine, Northridge promises a memorable evening out. BYOB

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Nick

Dined 4 days ago

Great time at Northridge. Absolutely beautiful place, tucked away in hunterdon county with delicious food. Staff is great and owner is very nice as well. Our new favor spot!

Allen Street Grill

4.8

4.8 (942)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

State College

About the restaurant

Located in the heart of downtown State College, our newly restored space offers an honest, no-fuss menu featuring modern American cooking. The bar program features classics-inspired craft cocktails and a thoughtfully curated biodynamic wine list including plentiful wines by the glass.

Located on the second floor of Hotel State College, an iconic corner of hospitality in the community, the Grill has offered the community and alumni one of the grandest views of town and Penn State through floor-to-ceiling windows for more than 40 years. Thoughtfully restored and reimagined by new owners, Chef Karen Nicolas and the team set out to re-establish the Allen Street Grill as the epicenter of the downtown dining scene with a focus on local, quality ingredients and great hospitality.

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RickVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Very friendly staff. Food is always well prepared and flavorful. Highly recommended.

Blue Bell Inn

4.8

4.8 (4838)

$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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Donna Kim

Dined 2 days ago

It was noon lunch in shaded casual patio. Didn’t feel crowded as three of us at table for 4

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Popular dish

Seafood Tower

Ad Lib Craft Kitchen and Bar

4.9

4.9 (412)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Harrisburg

About the restaurant

Ad Lib
Craft Kitchen and Bar
A comfortable gathering place where people come together to celebrate, debate politics or simply spend time with friends and family, Ad Lib is a “new take” on a traditional American Tavern.
Food and Drink offerings are old favorites “turned on their side” and full of surprises. Our food and beverage chefs combine classic preparations with contemporary creativity. Ad lib specials, the “Ad Lib Lunch” and Ad lib social hours celebrate spontaneity. This is a place to share food and share stories. There’s no script, just a stage set for you to wing it!
This is food that is fun to cook, fun to eat, fun to share. And, you can try many dishes in one visit with the large offering of small plate options. Guests can choose from over 40 small plates, over 30 wines by the glass, over 60 selections of beer and an ever changing list of craft, barrel aged and edible cocktails.

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KevinVIP

Dined on Apr 15, 2025

All good - food, service, setting - except an inexplicably loud noise level. When meals rolled out, everyone calmed down.

Kevin's

4.8

4.8 (295)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Wilkes-Barre

About the restaurant

Owner Rob Friedman invites you to join us at Kevin’s for a casual, fun, and creative dining experience. The culinary team at Kevin’s headed by Chef Matt Gilbert offers a wide range of dishes including fresh seafood, handmade pasta, hand cut steaks, and so much more. Specialty cocktails are featured daily and are sure to be enjoyed! Most of our staff have been with us from when the restaurant opened, lead by General Manager, John Lahr, with many years experience in the industry and who also creates our famous table side Caesar Salad and Bananas Foster. Our family strives to make your dining experience the most memorable one, and we invite you to celebrate any occasion with us!

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Kristi

Dined 4 days ago

Beth was a wonderful server. Very efficient. The Manager, John, was extremely helpful, very visible, and engaged with all the guests. Busy place with wonderful food. Will be back! Thank you’

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4.8

4.8 (5207)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Old City

About the restaurant

Fork has been part of Philadelphia's exciting dining scene for over 25 years. Always evolving , Fork has stayed true to its mission, with a commitment to seasonality, carefully sourced local ingredients grown and produced by local farmers, producers and fishermen. Located in Old City, a neighborhood of art galleries, shops and independent small businesses, Fork is completely consistent with that spirit. The dining room includes gorgeous contemporary murals and a newly updated central bar where you can watch the action in our open kitchen or relax and enjoy the warm hospitality offered by our team.

James Beard Winner-Outstanding Restaurateur, Ellen Yin, 2024
James Beard Foundation Finalist - Outstanding Restaurateur, Ellen Yin, 2018, 2019, 2021; Best Chef Mid-Atlantic, Eli Kulp 2016
Esquire - "100 Restaurants We Can't Afford to Lose"

20% gratuity added to all parties of 6+.

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PeterVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Amazing experience at this beautiful restaurant. Hip but adult atmosphere, knowledgeable service, beautifully executed seasonal plates. be sure to order a course from the creative pasta program. Highly recommend.

The Washington House - Pennsylvania

4.8

4.8 (4259)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Sellersville

About the restaurant

The Washington House Restaurant is open for indoor and outdoor (weather permitting) dining plus made to order takeout! Whether you are looking for a romantic dinner, a casual drink in our historic bar, fresh air while dining on our patio or a light snack before a show next door at Sellersville Theater, you will be pleased with our eclectic menu and our warm hospitality. Our guests especially enjoy the carefully chosen wine and beer lists and year round calendar of events including beer and wine tastings, specialty food nights and holiday menus.

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JenniferVIP

Dined 3 days ago

A gem of a restaurant in Sellersville. Great food & nice ambiance.

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Popular dish

Short Rib Grilled Cheese

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