Tried this place because of a Resy promotion. Nice ambiance, has a modern feel. Service was ok. They brought the salads at the same time as the entrees which is very odd. The food was just ok. I had the New York steak and it had a giant tendon running through it making half it inedible. Expected more for the price of the food. Don't think I would go here again. read more

Big Phil's Bar & Grill - NY steak. - New American Near Me - Pottstown, Pennsylvania

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Converted TGI Friday's located in the former Coventry Mall. Restyling of interior- you quickly forget your dining in an abandoned chain restaurant inside an uninhabited mall. Upgraded color palette, marble countertops & bar, & spacious booths; some patio seating out front. Inviting. Elevated drink offerings & a bar staff that was friendly & attentive to our needs. Table visit from owner who shared history & vision of space & desire for us to see place as a comfortable spot for repeat business. Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp app- 'twas delicious! Firm, decent-sized, shrimp w/ crisp, salty, exterior of bacon served on smear of aioli. Patty Melt was a simple presentation; 2 thin smash patties, 3 buttery-grilled pieces Texas Toast, & patty sauce which appeared to be just a ketchup/mustard mix. I'm used to a little more going on w/ my patty melts- fried onions, Thousand Island, something- but I'd be a liar if I didn't say it was tasty & I would order it again! BP Cheesesteak, again, simple presentation, but well executed. Beer battered fries in place of chips for upcharge. Dishes priced a bit high for what's presented. I'd like to see a few more menu choices (if there are Specials they weren't mentioned during my visit) in order to make this a routine dinner spot vs. occasional bar lunch, but I look forward to a return visit! read more

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Friendly staff, great food, great service . Always a fun time ! Happy hour has great value on the drinks and food menu . The regular menu has nothing but incredible options . read more

Had a great time a Big Phil's! We started with cocktails, the purple rose and old fashions. Both were excellent . There was a good collection of beer and cocktails. The whiskey selection was top notch with Stagg Jr and little book to name two. The menu gave us trouble because it all looked good/intriguing. There was a soup flight! I got it and the French onion, mushroom and San Marzano tomato were all very good. We paired that with a bacon tomato fig jam grill cheese which was so delicious. On top of that we had onion rings and gnocchi with dipping sauces. Just plain tasty. All of the food was well seasoned and the onion rings really popped. Phil came out to check on things and talked whiskey and food with us. The service in general was very good. The place is pretty large, aka plenty of seating and there was a huge parking lot out front. We can't wait to go back and try more of the menu and more of the bourbon. Thanks Phil and see you soon. Probably tomorrow read more

First time here and I admit I was skeptical but I had heard good things. And all the things I heard were correct. Our server was great. Attentive, friendly, and am so happy she recommended the roast pork sandwich with the long hots. Soooo good! Just as good as anything they sell in the city. Maybe better. My gf said her burger was good. And we had the boneless wings with garlic & parm. They were ok. The breading was good but wish we just woulda went normal Buffalo sauce. Woulda been better. The blue cheese dressing they served was really good so we will try them that way next time. We were there early on a Friday night and as we were leaving a band was setting up. Bet that was pretty cool. Next time we plan for live music and a later dinner. We will be back. read more

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5 of us went for dinner last night and had the worst meal I have had in long time. While the server was very sweet, she would disappear and we would have to wait to find her again. Our sodas were flat. The buffalo nachos had a gamey taste that was awful. I ordered my wings crispy and they were so crispy that 7 were not edible. My friend and I both got the wedge salad... which wound up to be a head of romaine lettuce that had a few tomatoes and a few little pieces of bacon on it.... the lettuce was clearly not washed. I have not had a wedge salad that didn't have iceberg lettuce and blue cheese... this was a terrible salad for 17.00. No one was really impressed with what they got and the we were one one of two tables there are the time. When we finally got our check and paid , we went outside to see the whole kitchen / servers sitting at one of the tables our front.... Needless to say, we won't be back read more

Bad service, everyone seemed to be on break out front even the cooks - the pulled chicken nachos were terrible. The soda drinks were flat server kept being new drinks and everyone was flat even after mentioning you need to change the Co2. Wedge romaine salad was bad no blue cheese. The wings were smaller than a thumb size. Just overall poor experience. No one was in the place either. I don't even think music was playing either. Inmates running the asylum! read more

Terrible wings. Smaller than a thumb. Ordered 12 wings for dinner. Not only did it cost 20$ for 12 wings the wings were awful and smaller than a regular thumb. Would never recommend this spot. read more

While visiting Pottstown, we stopped to have lunch at Big Phil's. This was an excellent decision of ours for many reasons! The staff were attentive and friendly. In addition, the service was fast and the ambience was very inviting. Lots of available space and booth seating! We each loved our meals. Most of our party ordered sandwiches. The fries were crispy and golden. We were obsessed with the honey mustard. Excellent for dipping! My chicken sandwich was the perfect size. Our party shared the brisket nachos - excellent! Phil visited our table and gave us a warm welcome. I can see why so many people are complimentary of the restaurant! If I'm in the area again, I'll be back! read more

My son and I go here for lunch when he's visiting! Food is good the big pretzel a fan favorite. I like the atmosphere and the price is reasonable! Would recommend! read more

Great service and a good time. Love coming here for the food and cocktails! Big Phil is a great guy and enjoy this home style establishment. Recently I've been going for his delish grilled cheese and wings that's are quality. Everything is fresh homemade read more

Saw a band here and they were fire. Great vibes all around would definitely return. Keep up the great work

This restaurant is located in an old abandoned mall, but don't let that discourage you, they really make the place nice! I came here for a good entree and beer selection, but started with a BOGO appetizer and discounted IPA as it was happy hour. Buffalo chicken dip with pita chips was delicious and got a bowl of mushroom soup as my free appetizer, which was homemade and excellent! For my entree, which is what I came for, I got the salmon Oscar which hardly had any crab and sauce on it. Couldn't have been more than 1 oz. Flavor was excellent, but for the price of that dish, there should have been more toppings. Service was good, the young kid was very accommodating and on the ball! read more

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This is a go-to spot when I want something good to eat and a good drink. This time I had the Brisket Dinner with Mac and Cheese and a draft Long Island Ice Tea. The brisket was good but not as tender or flavorful as brisket I have had elsewhere. The drink was excellent. read more

Our first trip to Phil's! Reviews looked good so I took a chance and took someone visiting from out of town when it was only our first time- something I never do! I was so happy with our experience. This visitor is from Brazil and I really wanted him to experience a good cheesesteak. The reviews for cheesesteak specifically weren't great but walking to our table I saw one and it looked pretty great. Then I read the menu and saw it was a conshy roll and cooler sharp! My friend from Brazil (who has never had one) loved it. And me- who could live on cheesesteaks also LOVED IT! I asked for sauce mixed in, they went a little light on the sauce but still delish!! My husband had the bacon wrapped shrimp which were fantastic. My friend and my husband also had oysters that were great. The only reason this review wasn't a 5 star was because they had live music which was REALLY GOOD! But then in the front part they had some sort of trivia on and they played loud music there. It was overbearing having competing blasting music. Also- the house made chips are incredible! read more

Big Phil's Bar & Grill - What's left of Bacon Wrapped Shrimp (4). - New American Near Me - Pottstown, Pennsylvania

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Hey ya'll, I visited Big Phils in Pottstown, PA for the first time, yesterday, October 1, 2025,, mid-day. My sister wanted buffalo chicken dip, but they discontinued it, so we got the fried pickle spears. #AWESOME. I got the chicken sandwich and homemade chips, my sister, cheesesteak and fries. All I need to say if you haven't been there, GET THERE. Our waitress was engaging, (sorry I don't remember her name), the food was ON POINT and the chips, WELL I'LL JUST SAY, OH MY MY MY, SO YUMMY. I told them they need to sell those. I can't wait to get back to Pottstown. I will definitely eat at Big Phils again, FOR SURE!!! read more

The food, atmosphere, and service here was absolutely fantastic. The cocktails were delicious and you could tell it was created with the customer and their experience in mind. Big Phil talked with us and made us a lot of our drinks. He talked about how his mom makes the pot pie and desserts, how items were sourced, and discussed how the cocktails came to be. The food was absolutely delicious and everything was a decent price. We absolutely loved Big Phil's and plan on returning! read more

Big Phil's Bar & Grill - Brisket Nachos - New American Near Me - Pottstown, Pennsylvania

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Wow! Wow! Wow! This is truly a hidden gem. Other area bars need to take note! First, the service is spot on Second, the bathrooms are clean, have deodorant, q-tips, lotion, and other self-care products! Lordy!!! The bartender, Ella, is the sweetest thing since pecan pie! And she can make a mean mixed drink too. I highly recommend stopping by when she is behind the bar. Lastly, someone's grandma is in that kitchen whipping up delicious burgers, sandwiches, and other bites. The roast pork sandwich is delicious, and the onion ring burger with the apple butter is heavenly. I would give this establishment 10 stars! Let's get on that Yelp!!!! read more

BEST SPICY MARG OF MY LIFE!!! The food was mostly classic American pub food with an innovative upscale twist. Get things that include the homemade bacon jam! read more

Big Phil's Bar & Grill - Spicy margarita - New American Near Me - Pottstown, Pennsylvania

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Great phood (ph for Phil's) and great atmosphere! Give it a try. Enjoyed everything we had.

We dined at Big Phil's recently. Weird location, and diner vibe when you walk in. But the staff was extremely friendly so no complaints there. I even commend them on having spotless water glasses! I ordered the Butternut Squash Salad. It was good, though it said candied walnuts in the description and I received candied pecans. Might not seem like a big deal to most people, but I have some dietary restrictions, nuts being one of them. It can be challenging to eat out but I do my best. Constructive criticism: Fries were to greasy Salad was good but kale is hard to digest and could be chopped smaller (massaged kale is even better), and the nut mistake. Shrimp on salad could've been cooked more. I think this day and age restaurants should be up with the times and label the menu better- people have dietary restrictions (and it's only going g to get worse). Most times it's frustrating, even embarrassing to have to pick menu items apart and ask a ton of questions. It would be a more pleasurable experience if we could navigate the menu on our own with gluten friendly labels. You offer gluten free rolls, not all gluten free people eat meat or dairy... is the black bean burger gluten friendly? read more

Pretty good food unusual for a buffet, not usually a fan. Staff was attentive. A little slow with coffee refills considering over fifty dollars for buffet. Expensive. Coffee pot should be self service or leave a pot on the table. Silver ceilings blue and white walls. No napkins. Some type of dark colored linen folded around cutlery. The problem with buffets are the slow moving lines, and honestly by the time you get back to your table the food is always cold. read more

been there many times but not for several month. was surprised and disappointed to see their menu substantially smaller, way more drink options than menu option. seems to be more of a bar than restaurant these days. food we had was average read more

Been here twice. Both times I was disappointed. I wanted it to be good but food is average and priced high. Second time, I got drink then bartender decided to take a break. Waited about 20 minutes with an empty drink even though she looked her over from her booth multiple times when taking a break from her phone. This left me stuck at the bar unable to pay and unable to order a second. read more

Fist time in. We were looking forward to the opening as another area option Excellent experience and value. We experienced the house made onion rings, warm Brussel sprout salad for starters. I had the hand formed burger that was cooked perfectly and my bride had the turkey club sandwich the huge size of which shocked us both. Neat feature is that you can switch out any of their side dishes for the included French fries Our server Kemper could not have been more attentive, and we were appreciative of the visit by the owner We will be back read more

Big Phil's Bar & Grill - Massive Turkey club sandwich. House roasted fresh turkey. - New American Near Me - Pottstown, Pennsylvania

Went to Big Phil's last night, and really enjoyed our evening out. Their cocktails are uniquely crafted, fresh and delicious. The food was really good too - the brisket was tender and tasty. It was so nice to see and hear a live classic rock band too! Highly recommend Big Phil's! read more

Have been wanting to try to this place since it came to town and since it has been getting good reviews. My friend and I decided to come here to meet up and have dinner. The space is nice and has outside seating is well. We got sat down immediately with not wait, this was around 5:30 on a Friday. Our waitress was very nice, bubbly and explained a lot of menu items/specials to us. We decided to go with lemonade and sweat tea for drinks and the mozzarella sticks as an app. We both ordered specials let me specify that detail. I ordered the brisket plate which came with two sides, Mac n cheese and I substituted the potato's for broccoli rabe. She ordered the brisket sandwich plate that came with fries. We also got the Oreo cheesecake to share. The drinks were great, some really good sweet tea and lemonade. The mozzarella with the marinara was delicious. I can't complain about those items. The brisket plate for me was just okay. The brisket was well seasoned and tender but I got more fat than meat. The Mac n cheese was not Mac n cheese, it was more like a bland cream sauce with a sprinkle of cheese. The broccoli rabe has no flavor but garlic. It was super garlicky and I love some garlic but it made it taste even more bitter. My friend enjoyed her sandwich and she for really good slices of brisket on hers, she said the fries were okay, just fries. We ordered the Oreo cheesecake and didn't read that it was all chocolate and not a regular cheesecake so that was our mistake. She enjoyed it but I could only eat a few bites and it didn't really taste like cheesecake to either of us. She said it tasted like a thick mousse. Wasn't my favorite. All in all I will say I would come back to try something else that's off of the main menu and it would probably be seafood since the waitress was raving about their seafood options. So I would give it one more try and order something that's not a special. read more

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this place was sooooooo good great food and great drinks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! will for sure come back read more

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I am very glad I found this place, when spending the night in the area. We sat at the bar and really enjoyed. the food and drink. The Matcha Martini was strong, but was super yummy and light. To eat, I had the stuffed pork special. It was tender, but packed with flavor. I especially liked the crispy polenta that accompanied it! read more

Innovative food items. Unique flavors plus standard fare. All in a comfortable environment with friendly service. Give them a try ! read more

Great all around from the staff to excellent food! It's a great atmosphere! Loved the catering as well. Ordered Brisket, ribs and homemade chips for a party and everyone loved the food!! read more

Big Phil's Bar & Grill - New American Near Me - Pottstown, Pennsylvania

This place is a good bar food place. I honestly did not think the food was that great. The staff was really nice and accommodating. This place is marked high end in Pottstown but in my opinion, that's not the case. read more

Food was good. Service was nice. Somewhat odd layout and poor location but it was good.

If you haven't been to Big Phils, GO. NOW. We had a party of 13 and every single dish without fail was phenomenal. The staff was friendly and attentive, the food was amazing, and the ambiance was perfect! read more

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This is a favorite restaurant for us. We have always had a five star experience. I love the NY Dip (St. Peters Bakery rolls ftw!) and the Chicken AlfLloydo (glad for the garlic bread that comes with this dish, so I can sop up all the saucy perfection.) My husband usually gets seafood (scallops, fish tacos) and it is excellent. The drinks are works of art. The desserts are handmade. Even the ice cream is hand made. The service is great, and you can absolutely tell the employees are valued and respected by the owners. It's such a positive vibe. read more

Excellent ladies lunch. Delicious food, friendly and very accommodating staff. French press coffee and a Pineapple Upside Down Cake cocktail at the bar. Big Phil is terrific! I'll be back with many friends, often. Beautifully renovated space too. read more

Big Phil's Bar & Grill - French Press Coffee Pineapple Upside Down Cake Cocktail. - New American Near Me - Pottstown, Pennsylvania

After driving by this restaurant several times, we decided to try it out because of the positive recommendations that we got. It was a nice day so we sat outside. While we waited we had a Long Island Iced Tea and Strawberry Margarita which were both refreshing drinks. Our meal consisted of the Chicken Alfredo Pasta and the Chicken Alf-Lloyd-o. Both of us liked our meals. Big Phil's Chocolate Cake finished off the meal. Definitely going back. read more

Wonderful! And Phil is amazing :) very cool guy and his servers are amazing and drinks are good

First time here and came on a Sat night. We had made reservations but it really wasn't needed. In addition to the indoor seating, they also have an outdoor patio area and we saw one family eating outside with their dog. It was just my son and I on this visit and we started with the mozzarella medallions, which were really good! As our entrees, we had the Big Phil burger and the chicken alflloydo. My son enjoyed his burger, but I wasn't overly fond of the brown sauce on my dish and was expecting more of a traditional alfredo sauce. Desserts are homemade here by Phil's Mom, so we ordered two cheesecakes, and both were delicious. Service started off OK but steadily declined throughout the meal and I often had to flag someone down to refill my drink. We also had to ask multiple times for a bottle of water and when it did finally come out, it wasn't even cold, so we had to ask for ice. Will likely try this place again and might even bring my dog and eat outside! read more

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Loved the oysters and the staff were very friendly. I will definitely be back to try other items on the menu