We've essentially "adopted" The Jockey since we were regulars at McKenzie before. Aside from the…read moredécor--and maybe a slightly smaller beer list--not much has changed. Overall, The Jockey is solidly average when it comes to food, service, and ambiance. Nothing outstanding, but nothing terrible either. Where The Jockey truly shines, though, is its Happy Hour value, which is easily the best in the area. Drinks are a great deal compared to nearby spots: half off all beers on tap, plus discounted house wine and cocktails. The Happy Hour appetizer selection is larger than most, and the quality is surprisingly good. Buck-a-shuck oysters! Only one variety, but for a dollar, you can't complain. Bonus points for offering Happy Hour on weekends, which is rare. If you're in the area during Happy Hour, it's absolutely worth stopping in.

My reviews are different. I do not announce myself or tell anyone. I am here to do a review!!…read more It was my birthday week, and unfortunately, my Tesla had been vandalized. True to my nature as a "prior proper planner," I already had an appointment scheduled in West Chester, so I headed down to get the repairs underway. While I waited, I decided to find some local eats. A quick Google search led me to The Jockey just outside of Philadelphia. The reviews mentioned it was a family-owned joint, and the decor looked incredibly inviting. The aesthetic actually reminded me of The Polo Bar in NYC; it has that same sophisticated, equestrian charm. Personally, I love horses--I know all the horses in the world, and they know me--and I know the horses. so I was eager to check it out. My mother picked me up from the dealership, and we "galloped" our way down to the restaurant. The Food I was surprised to find the place packed at 12:30 PM on a Tuesday, but I assumed we had just hit the peak lunch rush. We started with the calamari, my mother ordered a sandwich, and I opted for the salmon with drunken noodles. Honestly, I think the chef in the back was more "drunk" than the noodles. * The Salmon: It arrived super crisp and borderline burnt. * The Calamari: Overcooked, greasy, and wet--it felt like it hadn't seen a strainer or a paper towel since leaving the fryer. * The Sauce: The marinara was watery, almost as if the back-of-house was running low and decided to stretch it with water. The Verdict The only saving grace was the aesthetic. The decor is lovely, and they have a very inviting event space in the basement. However, you can't eat the wallpaper. * Food: 2/5 (A hard pass on the kitchen's execution.) * Service: 3/5 (The staff never checked on us while we were eating.) * Location/Convenience: 4/5 (Close to everything in a great area.) I likely won't be visiting this place again. I'm genuinely surprised this is a local favorite in such an upscale area--perhaps the locals just haven't ventured out enough to know what they're missing.

THE OFFICIAL Sid's Sunrise Breakfast Guys RATING for …read more. The Classic Diner ( Frazer, PA) 1. THE GOLDEN STANDARD (Taste & Execution) [Rating: 4.5/5] The lowdown: Solid breakfast with very good service on a gloomy damp Thursday morning. 2. THE SUNRISE VIBE (Atmosphere) [Rating: 4.3/5] The lowdown: A little dark in the front area and the middle area was bright. A bit tight walking when crowded in between tables. We noticed this for a lady with a baby stroller and for a special needs person. 3. THE MORNING FLOW (Service Speed) [Rating: 4.8/5] The lowdown: An extremely good happy waitress who visited often for coffee & water & recommendations. 4. THE SIGNATURE FACTOR (Uniqueness) [Rating: 4.4/5] The lowdown: Solid Eggs Benedict customized Philly style w scrapple. The apple sausage is also very tasty! 5. THE VALUE-TO-VIBE RATIO (Worth it?) [Rating: 4/5] The lowdown: Good value with portion sizes and atmosphere in the middle part of the restaurant! FINAL SCORE: 4.4/5 YOKES The Verdict: A very solid place for breakfast where food & service was spot on! Worth a visit with a highly positive recommendation from Sid's Sunrise Breakfast Guys ! #SidAndSunrise #TheBreakfastGuys #BreakfastRating #BreakfastReview #MorningVibes

The food is excellent. I had the maple sausage which was bursting with flavor & hotcakes that…read moretasted very good. They were not light & fluffy but they were good. I did not care for the potatoes which were a little bit on the dry side. My friend loved the bacon & pancakes. The service was great. It was fast paced & the Servers were helpful, welcoming and professional. The restaurant itself is like a narrow winding maze which is in need of expansion & The parking left a lot to be desired because there is a small lot that is very tight & does not hold enough vehicles.

Breakfast Pizza and cocktails. What else can I say, you find a Restaurant that has brunch with a…read morebreakfast pizza and cocktails that tastes this good you have to spread the word. Brick & Brew is a level higher than its name suggests. The menu has an assortment of dishes that you just won't find at a standard Tavern. Food is prepared fresh. The staff is friendly and their brick oven pizza is absolutely phenomenal. If you're looking for something new and you appreciate a refined menu and great atmosphere, you want to give Brick & Brew a try.

Second time here for dinner and I've enjoyed it both visits. The vibe is great, the menu has tons…read moreof tempting options, and everything I've tried has been solid. I had the tacos last time, and this time I went for the fig/arugula/ricotta/feta flatbread -- so good, and even the leftovers were great two days later. My only tiny complaint is that I wish they offered more local beers, but that's a minor thing. Still a place I'm happy to come back to.

Such a great spot! The beers are fresh, creative, and seriously good -- something for everyone. But…read morethe food really surprised me (in the best way). Unique options you don't see everywhere and everything we tried was delicious. Fun vibe, friendly staff, and just an overall great place to hang out. We'll definitely be back!

I've been here several times and the beer is consistently delicious. They brew a variety of beers…read moreand offer alternatives to beers so you can bring any one. There is something for every one.

I freely admit that I was skeptical at first... But after several satisfying dinners - usually as a…read moreprelude to an evening at nearby People's Light - Fork & Bottle has not only captured my attention, it has also continued to impress. The setting, as you would undoubtedly surmise, is typically hotel-esque in nature. That being said, however, the room still manages to generate a certain generic charm. And I would also hasten to add that the service - even with our various parties of 20 or more - has been excellent in every respect. But on to the food... The dinner menu isn't quite what you'd expect. Take the starters, for instance. The usual suspects - Cesare Salad, Shrimp Cocktail, French Onion Soup, Buffalo Chicken Wings, Cheesesteak Egg Rolls - as you note, are present and accounted for. However, there are also a number of innovative diversions - such as Soft Bavarian Pretzel Sticks with Delco Lager cheese sauce, Pepperoni Bolognese Flatbread spruced up with crème fraiche, ricotta, Fontina & Parmigiano cheeses, and the Ten Million Dollar Dip that features Maine lobster, sour cream, bacon, cheddar, almond, scallions, and Ritz crackers - that manage to grab your attention. Moving on, diners may choose from either the Entrées category or take a more casual route with Sandwiches & Pub Fare. The former, which lists a number of all-too-familiar ingestibles, still manages to tempt our taste buds by teaming them up with some rather intriguing sidekicks. A not-terribly-exciting Pan Roasted Chicken, for example, is prepared agrodolce, with an alluring sour-sweet demi-glace... Chilean Sea Bass is cooked up teriyaki style... Canadian Salmon is adorned with a sweet & spicy glaze and companioned by mango & yogurt... Sautéed Lamb Sirloin is enhanced with a rich & savory Madeira sauce... and a 10oz Strip Steak basks in an addictive shallot & port wine reduction. Other main course possibilities include Angus Filet au Poivre with cognac cream, Char Grilled Pork Flat Iron marinated with garlic & oregano, Lobster Fra Diavolo, Crab Stuffed Shrimp, and Broiled Scallop & Lobster Gratin. On the other hand, should you decide to take the Sandwiches & Pub Fare route, have no fear, you will certainly not be disappointed. During previous visits, I sampled the Garganelli Pasta Bolognese and the Chicken Cobb Salad. Both were excellent. The former is comprised of buttered garganelli (egg-based pasta from the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy), angus beef Bolognese, olive oil, and Parmigiano-Reggiano. The latter combines mixed lettuces, hard-boiled egg, tomato, blue cheese, bacon, and avocado sprinkled with a zesty lemon vinaigrette. Most recently, my dining companion made straight for the Crab Cake Sandwich, to which she gave an enthusiastic "thumps up." I, on the other hand, couldn't resist the considerable charms of the Chicken Cutlet & Ranch BLT, a luscious combo on toasted brioche immersed in an incredibly addictive herb ranch dressing. I should add that the delicious hand-cut French fries, which accompanied both sandwiches, were a considerable drawing card as well. The dessert menu runs the gamut... from such familiar sweet endings as Crème Brûlée and Warm Chocolate Lava Cake to Mango Lime Cheesecake with raspberry sauce, Warm Sticky Toffee Pudding garnished with vanilla ice cream, and Frozen Mississippi Mud Pie. The restaurant also offers Bassetts Ice Cream & Sorbet, should you be so inclined. For my money, however, nothing quite surpasses The Desmond's Warm Bread Pudding. Bathed in a sweet vanilla sauce, this is one outrageously rich, thoroughly delightful denouement that more than lives up to its considerable reputation. Simply not to be missed.

Ate brunch here on Sunday. For $29 per person it was good. The food quality was lacking flavor. The…read morebest thing that had was hand carved ham. The pancakes were decent as well. The funny part was the cake selection. These are the same frozen pies you buy at your local supermarket. We will not be returning.

What can I say about Jimmy's? The BBQ is smoked to perfection, always delicious. Jimmy's staff is…read morefriendly and welcoming, they treat you like a guest not a customer. Jimmy is the friendly, welcoming host who learns your name and what you like My favorite BBQ spot.

Picked up dinner Sat night based on reviews from others. In fairness, I didn't want to post a…read morereview until I gave Jimmys a chance to respond, but I didn't hear back. We ordered pulled pork and brisket dinners. The pork was eatable. Sides were Cole slaw, which had too much celery seed in it and wasn't flavorful, and collards which were ok. The brisket was terrible, very dry. The burnt top was not appealing or tasty and contributed to the dryness. It was so dry I couldn't eat it. It was worse than bad burnt ends. The cornbread was terrible. It was hard, thin, and dry, like the baking powder wasn't added. The mac and cheese was cheesy, but didn't have any flavor. In light of this, while they're close to my house, we don't plan on returning.

I stopped in w/ a friend one evening to catch up - my first time there, but my friend was pretty…read morefamiliar with this spot, as he grew up in the area and had gone a bunch of times over the years. In fact, he said that he recognized a few of the staff there from the many times he'd been there before, though he hadn't been there in more recent years. Nice to have that history, and it's a charming spot - not modern like Sly Fox also in town, but I really appreciate the dive vibes! Each of us ordered a beer (I ordered an Icelandic one, which was quite nice), pretty great price on beer IMO, and the food was on point as well. I ordered chicken wings with buffalo sauce, and they tasted great! Service was pretty great - our server was attentive and swung by a good amount of times to check on us, as we sat in the corner to try to have a little less noise vs being right by the bar. She's the one that my friend said he recognized from years past. Overall I definitely appreciated this spot and would absolutely be open to returning!

Staff was very rude. Bartenders kicked everyone out early while many people still had full drinks.read more

The steak here is amazing!! We got the delmonico which is apparently their ribeye and it was…read moredelicious! The raw oysters were great as well! The steak with the raw oysters and the calamari was definitely enough for two people! The Brussels sprout side was also delicious! Service was great here and everyone was so nice! Best steak in the area for sure

This was our first time at Joey Chops. While we were driving up from Virginia, we tried stopping at…read morea popular establishment for a cheesesteak, but the line went forever. So we made a 4pm reservation at Joey Chops. It had always been on a list of things to visit when we are in the area. Parking is a large lot shared with various businesses. We did not have a problem locating a parking spot. Once we were parked we walked in and were seated immediately. The interior is dark in what I call a main dining area which was to the left. But to the right is the bar area and the outdoor seating. That area was bright. Could be because the door was open to the outside dining patio. The dishes were cute. The seating was comfortable. The whole aesthetic was met in many ways, even to the bathrooms. The bathrooms were large, comfortable and they offered extras like lotions and mints. Our waiter Joey was amazing. He was very attentive. The other staff were great as well. From other waiters, waitresses, kitchen staff and food runners. They were all helpful, kind and attentive. We ordered various items off the menu including dessert. I had the She Crab Soup. They had a nice take on it. I live in Virginia so it was a different taste than what I have there, but it was delicious. My son devoured his grilled Mediterranean Bronzino. He had no complaints. The portions were decent. My husband had the Prime Delmonico. He loved it and it was cooked perfectly. I over heard the table behind us thinking about ordering it as well. I almost turned around and said to order it because my husband did and loved it. But, I stayed in my lane hehe. For sides we have the lobster Mac n cheese, Brussels sprouts and the blue crab fried rice. Ok, that fried rice was pretty dang good. I was surprised by it honestly. I'd get it again. The lobster Mac n cheese had good chunks of lobster in it and it was perfectly cheesy. The Brussels sprouts had a sweet flavor to it, from the I think pomegranate glaze. It was not overly sweet, it complemented the sprouts well. Last but not least, dessert. I ordered the cheesecake cart experience. Let me just say my cheesecake expectations have gone up. Ha! My cheesecake better be wheeled out on a cart with all the toppings. The cheesecake itself was creamy and sweet. It was the first slices as well. It was fresh. The toppings were perfect, chocolate, fresh whipped cream, strawberries and a brûléed top. The bruleed topping was my go to immediately. We also had an ice cream flight. The pistachio was a fan favorite. Pricing was on point and expected for this type of establishment. I honestly feel the food and presentation meet the cost. We will definitely be returning.

I met a friend here for happy hour. It was my first time. I had been to the previous establishment,…read morethe Ship Inn, several times. When I first drove up, I didn't not immediately recognize it as the former Ship Inn because the traffic pattern at the intersection was different and the building looked more updated. The interior was spacious. My friend was at the bar where we sat the entire time. Since my friend was a regular, he knew the bar tender, Morgan. He vouched for her Old Fashioned which just happened to be what I had planned to order. The Old Fashioned was good. She made it with Evan Williams Bourbon. It had a good blend so that it was not too sweet, too bitter or overpowered by the bourbon. My friend ordered Garlic Parmesan wings which he seemed to enjoy. We sat talking for a couple of hours and never felt rushed. The vibe at the bar was friendly as folks came in and out for drinks. I will go back and check out the restaurant next time.

Went on a Saturday night and honestly had a great time. Calamari appetizer was super lightly…read morebreaded and crispy, and the green sauce (herby/creamy) was awesome! I had a pizza, which was thin-crust, had flavorful sauce, and a solid cheese-sauce ratio. I would've finished the whole thing if it wasn't for the beer flights! I had two flights and each of the beers I tried I would order again. They're named nautically which made ordering them honestly fun. Wait staff was friendly and timely, so much so that I'm already planning a return! I will say that many tables were empty so it was a bit easier to serve us, but I hope in the future VK gets more business. Good people, good food, great beer.

Came and got the regular cheesesteak and it was amazing! The cheesesteak also came with a special…read morehouse sauce that made the cheesesteak even more delicious. I love how the cheese is evenly mixed with the meat so every bite is the same Service was fantastic and only took 10 minutes for me to get my cheesesteak. I'm definitely looking forward to trying some of the other menu items when I come back into town.

Amazing restaurant!! Been here multiple times, and the food has always been top-notch. Especially…read morerecommend the cheesesteaks, and most of all the fries. Service is extraordinary. They are extremely friendly, and accomodating to dietary requirements and tastes. For anyone who is looking for a good burger or hot sandwich in the Malvern area, I would strongly recommend. Especially if you keep halal, and are looking for excellent burgers, fries, and milkshakes.