Valley Green Inn

Name: Valley Green Inn
Address: Valley Green Rd at Wissahickon, Philadelphia, PA, United States, 19128
Telephone: (215) 247-1730
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6

1460 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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Located in the Wissahickon Valley, the inviting atmosphere of Philadelphia's last remaining roadhouse is one of the city's best kept secrets. The Valley Green Inn is just waiting to be found in the bustling metropolis of America's Birthplace.

We're delighted to be hosting events on the following dates;
Oct 1st-Last seating of 2:30PM & CLOSED for dinner
Oct 7th-Last seating of 2:30PM & CLOSED for dinner
Oct 8th-Last seating of 2:00PM & CLOSED for dinner
Oct 9th-Last seating of 2:30PM & CLOSED for dinner
Oct 14th-CLOSED for dinner
Oct 21st-CLOSED for dinner
Oct 22nd-Last seating of 2:00PM & CLOSED for dinner
Oct 28th-Last seating of 2:00PM & CLOSED for dinner
Oct 30th-Last seating of 2:00PM & CLOSED for dinner

Nov 4th-Last seating of 2:00PM & CLOSED for dinner
Nov 5th-Last seating of 2:00PM & CLOSED for dinner

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 5, 2022

9:00 PM

Booked 19 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
American, Continental
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–7:00 pm
Phone number
(215) 247-1730
Website
http://valleygreeninn.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Owned/operated by
Black/African American, Latinx or Hispanic, LGBTQ+, Women
Private party facilities
Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate outing, Valley Green Inn can accommodate all your special event needs.
Private party contact
Maggie Meakim: (215) 247-1730 ext. 109

Location
Valley Green Rd at Wissahickon, Philadelphia, PA 19128
Neighborhood
Chestnut Hill
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Filet Mignon Eggrolls$18.00
Wild Mushrooms, Smoked Gouda, Creole Mustard Sauce
Goat Cheese Empanadas$14.00
Sundried Tomato Jam, Salsa Verde, Sherry Crema
Seared Tuna$17.00
Yellow Fin Tuna, Sriracha Aioli, Crispy Wonton, Snow Pea Shoots, Scallions, Wasabi Gastrique
Hummus$15.00
Salt Roasted Celery Root, Burnt Vidalia Honey, Pickled Shallot, Leek Ash, Naan Bread
Wings$16.00
Thai Chili, Korean BBQ, Traditional Buffalo Style. All served with side of Blue Cheese and Celery

Share Plates

Local Cheese Plate$18.00
Local Artisanal cheeses served with apples, grapes, candied walnuts, honey, toasted brioche
Fries$8.00
Basket of Fresh Cut Fries
Truffle Fries$12.00
Parmesan, Fine herbs
Tempura Cauliflower$13.00
Tempura Batter, Marinated Golden Raisins, Curry Aioli, Lime, Cilantro, Chili Oil
Ricotta Jam Jar$10.00
Ricotta, Sweet Tomato Jam, Basil Puree, Toasted Ciabatta
Brisket Fries$20.00
Braised Brisket, Parmesan Truffle Fries, Aged Cheddar, Cabernet Demi

Soup

Lobster Bisque
Poached Shrimp, Tarragon, Cognac-Crème Fraiche
- Cup$12.00
- Bowl$14.00

Salads

Caesar Salad$12.00
Brioche Croutons, Romaine, Grilled Lemon, Shaved Parmesan
Harvest Salad$15.00
Mixed Bitter Greens, Granny Smith Apple, Sundried Cherries, Candied Walnuts, Crumbled Goat Cheese, Maple Vinaigrette
Wedge Salad$14.00
Baby Iceberg, Birchrun Hills Farm Blue Cheese, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Tomato, Scallion, Buttermilk Dressing

Add Protein To any Salad

3oz Filet Medallion$12.00
6oz Chicken Breast$8.00
3oz Crabcake$12.00
7oz Grilled Salmon$12.00

Entrees

Sticky Short Ribs$26.00
Jasmine Rice, Vegetable Stir Fry, Korean Barbecue Sauce
Pan Seared Salmon$26.00
Garlic Herb Israeli Cous Cous, Tomatoes, Mixed Olives, Saffron Beurre Blanc, Hericot Verts
Maple Chicken$23.00
Pan Roast, Frenched Chicken breast, Brussel Sprout-Butternut Squash-Bacon Hash, Maple Balsamic Crema
Gnocchi$21.00
Roasted Butternut Squash, Tomatoes, Charred Sprouts, Smoked Gouda, Parmesan Cream
Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes$28.00
Avocado Tomato Salad, Chipotle Aioli, Grilled Lemon, Crispy Tortillas
Vegetable Stir Fry$22.00
Baby Carrots, Mycopolitian Mushrooms, Asparagus, Coconut Jasmine Rice, Tempura Tofu, Wasabi Crème
Bistro Steak Frites$30.00
10oz Ribeye Steak, Parmesan-Truffle Fries, Horseradish Aioli
Filet Mignon Medallions$32.00
Whipped Garlic Mash, Asparagus, Crispy Onions, Cabernet Demi
Salmon Imperial$29.00
Crab Crusted Faroe Island Salmon, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Asparagus, Myer Lemon, Basil
Surf & Turf$38.00
Filet Medallions, Jumbo Shrimp, Lobster Butter, Horseradish Aioli, Mash, Asparagus, Crispy Onion

Burgers and Sandwiches

Black Angus Burger$16.00
Eight-ounce burger with Sharp Cheddar, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Pickle, VGI sauce
Roasted Vegetable Sandwich$15.00
Goat Cheese Boursin, Sundried Tomato Jam, Butternut Squash, Wild Mushrooms, Tomatoes, Baby Kale
Braised Pork$14.00
Roasted Garlic, Broccoli Rabe, Red Pepper Flake, Sharp Provolone
Hot Chicken$15.00
Buttermilk Fried Chicken Dipped in Chili Oil, Hot Chili Seasoning, Chipotle Aioli, Pickle (can be prepared mild upon request)
Turkey Club$15.00
Roast Turkey Breast, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Garlic-Herb Mayo
Blackened Salmon Sandwich$18.00
Soft brioche, Arugula, Tomatoes, Avocado Puree, Sriracha Aioli
Crab Cake Sandwich$22.00
4oz Crab Cake, Lemon Garlic Aioli, Tomato, Arugula, Croissant

Desserts

Molten Chocolate Lava Cake
Flourless Chocolate Torte
N.Y. Style Cheesecake
Tiramisu

What 1,460 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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Philadelphia / New Jersey Suburbs
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Philadelphia
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MarleneM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful setting for lunch Sandwiches and appetizers were excellent
LK
LizK
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Warm, wonderful extended family dinner Easy to talk and hear everyone and great food and service.
VR
VRivers
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very enjoyable; great food and atmosphere and service by Moses.
GH
GailH
Philadelphia
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on September 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
An absolutely lovely place for a meal with family or friends.
B
Barb
Philadelphia
81 reviews
vip
5.0
81 reviews
Dined on September 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was a delightful restaurant for brunch this weekend! Great drinks and delicious food. We all loved our meals as well as dining outside with our dog. We'll certainly be back soon.
RR
RoRo
Philadelphia
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Have always wanted to go...beautiful old building, beautiful setting and excellent food!
KM
KristinM
Philadelphia
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on September 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were entertaining someone from out of town and wanted him to see a Philadelphia gem. No disappointment there! We ended up eating inside because it was starting to drizzle but the ambiance was still lovely and our friend enjoyed himself.
SH
SHELDONB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was excellent and reasonably priced, service was attentive and timely.
IL
IsaacL
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We loved the Filet Mignon Eggrolls and Braised Short Ribs. It was a great place to spend our second anniversary!
ME
MeredithE
Philadelphia
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It’s a charming historic building where Edgar Allan Poe wrote. It was nice and cozy by the fire. The food was great and our server was adorable. Great place to celebrate a birthday!
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Winnie16
Philadelphia
12 reviews
vip
3.0
12 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2022
overall3food4service4ambience3
This was our second visit to the Valley Green Inn in the last two months. The menu is basic and not particularly creative, but everything we’ve had was very good. Both times we requested outdoor seating. While we love the historic nature of the inn, the interior is just tired and dusty. The only other comment is regarding the use of plastic straws. To be located in an area whose goal is to promote care of the environment and to protect the surrounding habitat and wildlife, I found that really disappointing. There are straws made of so many other more environmentally friendly materials available now.
s
sbhb
Philadelphia
36 reviews
4.0
36 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Excellent atmosphere, service, food, and drink. We had a great time.
E
Ellen
Philadelphia
83 reviews
vip
5.0
83 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Valley Green Inn never disappoints. Dined with a friend out doors. Burger and veggie sandwiches were both terrific.
LF
LulasFamily
San Francisco
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The location is so stunning and sitting out on the porch was such a treat. Moses was an excellent waiter, incredibly poised and collected. We will certainly be back.
N
foodieNani
Philadelphia
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Convenient parking in a beautiful setting. Service was great and food was excellent. Beautiful surroundings inside and out.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on September 12, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Beautiful setting in the park! Food was very good.
OF
OliviaF
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 9, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Food was a little overpriced but good overall! Love the trail was right there and the water! Took our dogs and it was so peaceful. The service was great!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Anniversary dinner. Reasonably priced and large portions. Goes without saying the atmosphere/location was great.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was my wife’s birthday and we had lunch. Our host and waiter were the epitome of cool. From the time we walked in until we walked out we enjoyed ourselves. Our waiter (Tristan) was super attentive and gracious. He even brought my wife a scoop of ice cream with a candle in it to go along with her lava cake. The food was delicious. We will definitely be back.
P
Philly
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful historic place with good food. Will come back again!
S
Susa1516
Philadelphia
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience5
This place is the perfect anecdote to those of us only eating outside and not happy in heat and humidity. It’s usually 8-10 degrees cooler than the city. And the wide covered porch is incredibly comfortable. The ducks quacking can be intrusive but adds to the evening. It’s my go-to place. Food not fabulous but very decent. Appetizers good. Salmon dishes nice, vegetarian options decent. My only qualm is that going to the trouble to ask the server to split out my meal from my two friends’ wasn’t followed. We coped but it was awkward. Highly recommend this place!!!
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Kristina
Exclusive
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The crab cakes were chockfull of lump crab and delicious. The accompanying salad was under-dressed. The blackened salmon sandwich and fries were wonderful! We hated to leave the lovely porch setting so we shared the warm lava cake so that we could linger. A memorable summer meal and setting. So glad we went back after at least ten years since our last visit. Nice to see a restaurant get it right.
FG
FlourtownG
Philadelphia
57 reviews
vip
4.0
57 reviews
Dined on August 31, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Very good. Highly Recommended
K
Keith
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 31, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Wonderful old building in an idyllic setting, excellent food and service. We wanted a special place to meet up out of the oppressive heat and Valley Green did not disappoint.
FM
aFantasticMeal
Philadelphia
37 reviews
vip
4.0
37 reviews
Dined on August 31, 2022
overall4food3service3ambience5
Outside porch table on a wonderful summer day. Perfect! The hot chicken sandwiches were a favorite. The Turkey club was just average. Good bacon and Turkey. Bread sliced too thick and not well toasted. Service prompt but waiter unengaging and mechanical. I’m always amazed how wait staff can take orders and then return with food and drinks and say- “ who gets the Turkey club?” If they can’t remember - write the order down in a sequence for Pete’s sake! When asked for napkins when beverages spilled and we used our dinner napkins to mop up we were brought cocktail napkins. Waiter oblivious or unobservant. I’ll go back. The venue is perfect. The good just average and the service average too.
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Mickey
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
If you want a different environment and good food and want to feel like you are back in horse and carriage days, this is the place. Very nice outdoor covered porch seating.
J
Johnie
Philadelphia
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 28, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Nice location in the park. Great for those who prefer dining outside. Good food but expensive. Our brunch was $70.
MJ
MarkJ
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on August 28, 2022
overall3food2service4ambience3
Service and atmosphere was nice. Food was off for brunch. Should provide a choice of how eggs are cooked. Hash brown potatoes were soggy. Steak was poorly seasoned. I had no problems with the price and the service. It was just the poor quality of the food. 🤷🏿‍♂️
JH
JosephH
San Francisco
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 27, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience5
Atmosphere is incredibly light and airy. Service lacked an attention to detail. The fare is PERFECTION.
KM
KathleenM
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a delightful experience!! Rhonda was terrific!!
LB
LeighB
Atlantic City
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service. Beautiful spot to eat.
OL
OohLaLa
Charlotte
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 21, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience5
We ate on porch which is always lovel. Long wait time to order and for food but we had a lovely time.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Fort Lauderdale
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great waiter.
E
Ellen
Philadelphia
84 reviews
vip
4.0
84 reviews
Dined on August 15, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Quiet lunch on out door porch. Difficult to navigate if you have mobility issues
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 13, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Wonderful date night.
JO
JOANNEB
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was outstanding. A wonderful dining experience
B
Beth
Philadelphia
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on August 12, 2022
overall5food5service3ambience4
The food was amazing, as always. The waitress was very slow on taking our order, we sat for a good 20 minutes with just drinks. But we are chalking this up to then having staffing problems like everyone else
BH
BigH
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The salmon with the crab crust was excellent. The ambience spectacular, the breezes cool under the trees .
BC
BethC
Philadelphia
14 reviews
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on August 10, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Lovely setting, delicious food, friendly staff
GH
GlassHarmonica
Philadelphia
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We met for a birthday lunch on the porch. The food was delicious and the service was perfect. The only glitch was that they didn’t check me in on OpenTable when I arrived so I got an email reprimanding me for a no-show. However, it was still a wonderful afternoon and we shall return.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Valley Green Inn is rated 4.6 stars by 1460 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 5, 2022

9:00 PM

Booked 19 times today

Valley Green Rd at Wissahickon, Philadelphia, PA 19128

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Chestnut Hill
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–7:00 pm
Cuisines
American, Continental
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Owned/operated by
Black/African American, Latinx or Hispanic, LGBTQ+, Women
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://valleygreeninn.com/
Phone number
(215) 247-1730
Private party facilities
Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate outing, Valley Green Inn can accommodate all your special event needs.
Private party contact
Maggie Meakim: (215) 247-1730 ext. 109

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Valley Green Inn

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

The Best Burgers in Philadelphia

Salmon Imperial

Crab Cake Sandwich

Caesar Salad

Starters

Filet Mignon Eggrolls$18.00

Goat Cheese Empanadas$14.00

Seared Tuna$17.00

Hummus$15.00

Wings$16.00

Share Plates

Local Cheese Plate$18.00

Fries$8.00

Truffle Fries$12.00

Tempura Cauliflower$13.00

Ricotta Jam Jar$10.00

Brisket Fries$20.00

Soup

Lobster Bisque

Salads

Caesar Salad$12.00

Harvest Salad$15.00

Wedge Salad$14.00

Add Protein To any Salad

3oz Filet Medallion$12.00

6oz Chicken Breast$8.00

3oz Crabcake$12.00

7oz Grilled Salmon$12.00

Entrees

Sticky Short Ribs$26.00

Pan Seared Salmon$26.00

Maple Chicken$23.00

Gnocchi$21.00

Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes$28.00

Vegetable Stir Fry$22.00

Bistro Steak Frites$30.00

Filet Mignon Medallions$32.00

Salmon Imperial$29.00

Surf & Turf$38.00

Burgers and Sandwiches

Black Angus Burger$16.00

Roasted Vegetable Sandwich$15.00

Braised Pork$14.00

Hot Chicken$15.00

Turkey Club$15.00

Blackened Salmon Sandwich$18.00

Crab Cake Sandwich$22.00

Desserts

Molten Chocolate Lava Cake

Flourless Chocolate Torte

N.Y. Style Cheesecake

Tiramisu

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