Came for the Super Bowl and was surprised how empty it was. I did want to note that the hours that popped up on Maps said they were closed weekends which was weird. Drinks were incredible! They change seasonally. I do wish they had more vegetarian friendly food items but the flat breads were incredible. Cheesecake is insane Wonderful host, server, all around a great time read more

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My best friend lives right near Robert's Block and whenever I visit I can hear the live music playing. I kept suggesting we go there one night for dinner and finally on a bustling Saturday evening we did! We were asked if we wanted to sit outside or inside and we chose outside so we could listen to the music and enjoy the ambience. We perused the menu and decided to start with a cocktail. I ordered "the Unicorn" which is described as having "assorted fruit liquor" and the server told me they were out of the fruit liquor. So I went with Robert's dew, while my bf got the Dragonberry mojito. Our drinks arrived fairly quickly and they were decent. We decided to start with the cheesesteak egg rolls as an app and for our entrees I did the crab cakes and he did the fried chicken. The egg rolls were also served very quickly, but it was at this moment we realized we had no silverware or napkins while everyone around us had cloth napkins on their laps. We managed to flag down our server and asked for napkins. She came back with cocktail napkins. It was our fault for not explaining we did not have silverware either, but our table was bare so we didn't realize we needed to be more specific. The egg rolls were served with a spicy ketchup, and were hot and delicious, with fried onions and a crispy coated outer shell. When our entrees arrived we still didn't manage to get silverware but the person delivering our food brought it over quickly. Now it's at this point I should mention I'm quite the foodie, who not only dines out frequently but also loves to cook. My crab cakes were a little on the "fishy" side and lacked flavor. All of the flavor was on the lemon aioli they were served with. That being said, they were definitely filled with crab and didn't seem to contain much filler. They just need some additional seasoning. The risotto it was served with could also use seasoning as well. My bfs fried chicken was served with French fries, Cole slaw, and corn bread. I tasted it and would give it all a 3/5 rating. Not bad at all, but nothing to rave about. It was on the dry side and again lacked flavor. We were considering dessert since we saw there were a few cookie style skillets when we looked up the menu in advance, but we were on the fence about if we should. When our server didn't ask if we wanted dessert we opted to skip it this time. Overall, the ambience is fun and it's a great place for a drink and apps with friends. The flatbread pizza seemed to be the star of the show and I think next time we will order from the sandwich, burger, or pizza menu rather than a full on dinner. Our server was HUSTLING and may have had a few tables inside too, which can be stressful, plus the restaurant was busy. We will come back and try again. read more

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Extremely pleased with my first experience at Robert's Block! The Happy Hour menu is out of this world. Feet away from the Glenside Septa station, it's a super convenient spot to grab a drink or watch a game after work. I was surprised at how empty it was at 5:00 PM. I was seated right away in the bar area while I waited for my friend to arrive. The waitress came over to offer water and take my drink order. She was very attentive and prompt the entire evening. The beers on the menu seem to be on a constant rotation according to the season. I ordered a Hell or High Watermelon on draft to start. My friend and I split the breaded cheese curds and truffle Parmesan fries. Both were delicious and large enough portions to share. The Louie flatbread was also amazing, and I'm happy they could accommodate my request to remove the prosciutto. I boxed up half and took it to go. Finally, the Kitchen Sink Cookie skillet. It was brought out to the table piping hot and was the perfect combination of sweet and salty. All of the skillets on the dessert menu sounded fantastic. I would love to visit again and sit in the outdoor area next time. Thanks, Robert's Block! read more

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Food was good. We came here for a show. I like the outdoor area, it's cute. The service was okay. read more

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I thought the food, drinks, service was great. I'm leaving out one star for happy hour deals not being available for tables in the dining room. We're ordering the same cocktails as the people at the bar, but we can't get discounted apps? read more

Great Brussels sprouts and atmosphere- loud room. Unfortunately the live music on the porch was postponed due to a predicted storm that didn't happen. Everyone enjoyed their food and left little to prove otherwise read more

service is excellent, especially Billy. Very creative food choices and cocktails.Angel, the manager, is accommodating and attentive. A terrific addition to the Glenside area. read more

My wife Betsy and I have had the absolute best time at Roberts Block each and every time we've visited. The food is always delicious, the atmosphere second to none, the service always wonderful with attention being paid right through the meal. And the music - especially our good friends Play it Forward - is terrific! We especially enjoy moving outside on a nice night to enjoy the music close-up and a bit of dessert along with a beverage. Roberts Block has it all! We look forward to going back again soon. read more

Roberts Block Restaurant & Bar - Dave & AM doing their thing at Roberts Block. You should make a point of catching their act! You won't be disappointed. - Bars Near Me - Glenside, Pennsylvania

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My friend introduced me to this place. It's tucked away by the train station, who knows if I would've noticed it without her, but when you walk in the place has a nice ambiance. The staff was kind. I ordered the blueberry cosmo and I loved the fresh blueberries that came with it. I ordered the grilled chicken entree thinking it would be one of the lighter items on the menu, a good before-concert-meal' but it ended up being quite a big serving and I won't lie it was so good that I ate it all anyway. I'm not even a huge risotto fan but the parm risotto may change my mind. read more

Roberts Block Restaurant & Bar - Blueberry cosmo, grilled chicken entree - Bars Near Me - Glenside, Pennsylvania

God forbid you don't like or can't eat wheat you ordered. No apology. No excuses. No substitutions. You pay for what you ordered. No good. My second bad experience here. Never again. By the way, service was great! read more

Friendly staff, good cocktails, good bar food. We sat outside w lots of umbrella provided shade. If you want to sit outside at happy hour/dinner time, get there early. Our server was training new staff and they were both fantastic. We got a bunch of appetizers to share, all tasty. The blood orange Rita block tail was a big hit. Live music started around 7. At that time, it seemed like our server may have been moved inside, but still gave excellent service. After dinner, we had a drink at the bar. Jessie gave friendly, quick service, and made us feel right at home -- excellent service! read more

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Food was excellent service was terrible. Weren't many people there. Served was inattentive. More interested in talking with the bartender and looking at her phone. read more

Angry male bartender!! What up???? Drinks are great but not a great attitude! Can we do better????

Nice little place at the Glenside train station. Great cocktails and service. Food is decent. My steak was cooked perfectly, the french onion soup was superb! The Louie flatbread was a bit too burnt and my risotto was overcooked, but not bad! I will come again for sure. read more

Great hidden gem in Glenside. Great steaks (all I've eaten here), staff is friendly and quick, and the ambiance is inviting. read more

The salmon was delicious just a tad on the saltier side for me I don't use a lot of salt I should have probably specified that so I know for next time. I also had the special of the day as an appetizer which were the bang bang shrimp tacos and they were great as well. Just the shrimp were a bit overly breaded for being fried. Again, I think it's more of a preference for me because I lean on the healthier side of eating, so less is more, but they were still great. I loved the red cabbage in the taco. The flatbread was also delicious even though a $2 substitute for cauliflower crust is quiet steep considering the flatbread is already $14.50. Overall our waiter was sweet and we were there really early when they just reopened in the evening for dinner. Oh! And I absolutely LOVE the ambience. The interior decor is absolutely suburb. I love that the dishes all matched and I wish it wasn't so hot to enjoy the outdoor space because that looked lovely as well. read more

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local neighbor here out to support my community establishments . have come here many times and have enjoyed many items on the menu and many drinks. Tonight the blueberry Cosmo was pathetic. The blueberries looked rotten and the drink had no flavor and tasted wateted down . I drink cosmos all the time,all flavors. It's my favorite . the manager came out and told me it's their best bartender and their best selling drink and she could not exchange it for something else, imied we didn't like it because it was blueberry. This is poor form for a restaurant. I've worked in many restaurants and attended many restaurants. I've never had this experience before -next time we will go to The Ways across the street they always have great cosmos and are glad to exchange anything that is not up to par( not that that ever happens there). Thanks for nothing Roberts Block customer service. read more

Easy location to find. Good atmosphere. Great service. Delicious food!! Yummy drink special cucumber pineapple mojito. The signature RB burger was mouthwateringly messy and scrumptious, the fries crunchy doneness. The salmon platter excellent. The salmon burger good but wouldnt order again. Definitely worth a return trip!! read more

Stopped in for our first visit tonight....have to be honest, we left disappointed and not optimistic that we would return for the following reasons: I ordered a Malbec which was pretty bland, but after a long day was thirsty for round 2. I hadn't quite finished my first glass, when another server/bartender arrived with a mini carafe of my 2nd glass. I would have expected her to leave it as most restaurants do for me to refill when ready, instead she insisted on my glass and poured it over my existing glass. This definitely ruined the taste as I finished my 2nd glass. I ordered the special which was a chicken pot pie which was also equally bland. We asked for salt and pepper to try to help with the taste, which did....but I have never tasted something so bland from the get go. Our waiter was AMAZING, but they also had bus boy staff that would awkwardly pop into the room like being timed every 30-45 seconds (reminded me of being at a water park with the choreographed/timed movements that are required of the lifeguards.) just a weird environment/atmosphere. Pretty disappointed in the quality of food, as they appear to have an amazing outdoor space for the summer! :-( read more

Hands down to this restaurant!!!!! This was my first time eating here, I never knew it existed and I live right in the area! My girlfriend chose this place and we had a good time last night! The restaurant is beautiful, the outside dining is very nice and peaceful!! The food is amazing!! The artichoke dip was perfect! The waitstaff was super friendly... our waitress Joanne was Wonderful, she provided us with magnificent service.... I loved how they have bingo for an event! I had a blast and I'll be back!!! read more

Roberts Block Restaurant & Bar - Salted Carmel apple and raspberry pop rocks margarita - Bars Near Me - Glenside, Pennsylvania

Great local joint with delicious food and cocktails. One downside the cocktail prices were a bit steep for the burbs, it was half our bill. We only had two drinks each. read more

Also posted on Google: I dined at Roberts Block on a Friday evening ahead of restaurants and other dining establishments being closed down for in house dining due to the COVID-19 pandemic and enjoyed this visit. Our server was very bubbly and personable. Our drinks and food came out in a timely manner. The Block Fries and Cheesesteak Dip were delicious. I opted for the shrimp tacos for my entree and my dinner companion opted for the short ribs and enjoyed them both. I look forward to trying other items on the menu including the Old Fashioned cocktail that got me started. Yum! read more

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Roberts Block is great place for dates and good times with friends and colleagues. They feature a trivia night that is fun and have a great draft and deer selection. I recommend trying the peanut butter cup stout it is a rare find in Philly. read more

They almost lost me with the mash-up massacre that is Canadian import Poutine and reeled me back in again with a perfectly prepared and plated breast of duck. Roberts Block is a terrific addition to this leafy burb floating between the ying and yang of always popular comfort food and more adventurous upscale fare. Well appointed with a strong service spine, they really don't have to worry. So what if you want a burger and your companion wants sweet potato bisque and the pan seared scallops. If both are done well, that's a formula for five stars. A return visit is guaranteed next time we're in town. read more

Cool place, parking was a nightmare. Some good product and interesting possibilities. Great service by Julia. Multiple items (pretzel stimboli and my bean burger) tasted pretty good but were just barely warm or even just cool in the middle and sadly very poorly under cooked. Disappointing. read more

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My husband's and my first date night in a while and we decided to come here. After 40 minutes of waiting we asked the waitress to cancel our order because we had to leave for a show. She never put in our order. read more

It's time to say GOODBYE! You know how in the beginning a restaurant is building itself so everything is great, then slowly but surely they stop doing the things that got them to the top. That's Roberts Block. Last few times the food has been meh most recently had a lobster roll that tasted like refrigerator. Told the waitress who spoke to the owner and nothing was done. No Im sorry, no here is a desert on us...Nothing. And its always very loud since they cram tables inside to get more people. Well like the song says..Its time to say SO LONG! Won't be back as there are too many other restaurants to choose from. read more

I had dinner here last week with my aunts. We each had 2 cocktails and an entree. I had the duck entree with a basil Manhattan and a Bee's Knees. My one aunt had a steak and the other, salmon. All food and cocktails were delicious. Service was excellent. Price point was very reasonable. All in all, a very solid dining experience. If you want a nice meal and cocktails without pretension, this is your place. read more

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Well I'd hoped to leave this behind us on Google but the reply the owner gave me there was really defensive and annoying so I am compelled to repeat it here. I have been a loyal customer since the first week this restaurant was opened. But on my most recent order I was served a hamburger that was basically raw, cold and slimy. And the manager or Maitre D or whatever dismissed me out of hand, refused my request for a replacement. And the subsequent pretense on the owner's part that I must be talking about some other restaurant was really just a poor attempt at spin. Like he was calling me Fake News. I won't be going back. Oh and here's the pic of the burger. Cheese cold and congealed, the tomato and lettuce just look terrible, and zoom in to see how raw that ground beef was, if you dare. It's a miracle I didn't get E Coli from it. Pandemic or not, a burger ordered medium well should never come out like this. And it wasn't the first time, it was just the worst time. Good luck in your future endeavors. read more

Roberts Block Restaurant & Bar - Bars Near Me - Glenside, Pennsylvania

My first visit was last night. Perfect atmosphere for grabbing dinner on a Friday night minus the huge crowds. The service was excellent and my food was delicious HOWEVER, I was VERY disappointed with the portions! I ordered the crab cake entree which came with only one small cake and about 2 tablespoons each of potatoes and mixed vegetable. It's very rare that Im still hungry after shelling out $26 for a entree, but that was certainly the case. That said, I would probably return but will definitely order something else. read more

When the best thing is the fries that shows you a lot smh. I originally ordered the fish of the day which was the halibut. Sad portion and pungent fishy smell. No flavor at all...zero. It didn't even taste like halibut instead it tasted like a plain white fish. I sent that back and got the turkey burger which wasn't much better at all. After the server legit caress the burger bun . My husband got what was supposed to be a bone in pork chop but in actuality a piece of county ham. Just really bad. And don't let me get started on the jalapeño margarita. It just tasted like pure lime juice. I got the twizzler drink (mocktail) which was good. All in all food was trash but the service was good. read more

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Everyone said Roberts Block has gotten much better, you need to try it. So we walked over Friday night to see the music. We couldn't be seated outside but the hostess took our number to call when there was availability. We sat at the bar, had a drink and waited. And waited. So we ordered apps. The flat bread and wedge were great. Bartender was wonderful and we were pleasantly surprised. Said we'd be coming back. After about an hour and 3/4, we gave up and headed out. Stopped to tell the hostess she could take us off the list. She said 'ok', but didn't ask our name or anything. We stopped by the patio to listen for a bit when she picked up menus and offered to seat us. Did she forget about us? Did she think we'd decided to stay at the bar and took us off the list? Who knows. But knowing we were sitting inside while space was available outside was a surprise. On second thought, maybe we won't be coming back. read more

I was in Roberts Block this Friday night with a client and ordered my usual drink- Woodford Reserve Manhattan. I have been to an abundance of restaurants in the suburbs and city and the elixir I always ordered is the same- WRM. All the ones that I have gone to, Black Bass, Ritz Carlton, Macaroni, Blue Bell, Drake etc... have this drink - and at least a half a glass if not more for under $20. So when my drink arrived , at Roberts Block, you could imagine my shock! It was less than a finger high and when you removed the large orange slice- well there was nothing there!! and when I asked the cost $20- OUTRAGEOUS! I tried to send back- the manager , Angel, would not take it back! They have lost me as a customer- not only because the whole thing was outrageous, but when I asked for the manager and Angel came over, she started quizzing me on my knowledge about the drink and where could I get this drink for less than $20. I don't appreciate to be treated this way and because of those reasons, I will not return. They didn't seem to mind very much losing me as a customer.! read more

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I was looking for some place to have dinner after coming from movie tavern in Flourtown. Roberts was 9 minutes away. The location is great. It's actually right next to Glenside train station. We went around 9:30 at night. There was plenty of parking. First impressions are big for me. It is a great looking restaurant with floor to ceiling windows, brown and wood decor and modern for the most part. The restaurant was very clean during our visit and besides the one couple at the bar we were the only guest. Our server was very nice. She answered some questions about menu items and we ordered. Although we were the only diners the food still took a bit. We ordered the duck and chuck burger, crabby mac and cheese and the app special of bang bang shrimp egg rolls. My friend loved his duck and chuck burger. He said it was juicy and had lots of flavor. The fries were hand cut and very good. I had the bang bang shrimp egg rolls. These were just okay and were actually elevated by the condiment they gave along side. This sauce made them taste really good. Unfortunately I had to send the crabby mac and cheese back. It had bacon in it. I don't eat bacon. This is the reason I gave 3 stars. I would not think that it would have bacon in it because it is called crabby mac and cheese. My server probably should have told me this. Also a gentleman who was not my server came over to my table a few seconds after I discovered this. His response to me after I mentioned the fact that it has bacon in it was, "oh yeah, it does" and walked away. Uh thanks??? Anyway my server was kind enough to take it back and get it with no bacon. Unfortunately this time there was no crab in it. I just ate it and left well enough alone. Our final tab came to 42 dollars. Not the worst. I'd go back but I'd just know to ask more questions next time. read more

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Great spot in Glenside. Drinks, apps, service, and dinners were all excellent. Highly recommended when in Glenside. Quick route to the Keswick Theatre from there also. read more

Food was good. Service excellent. Would go back. Close to train stations. Enjoyed it.

A wonderful Glenside restaurant serving families or groups with outdoor dining in season. Service and food are quality. We've dined here a number of times and it's easily accessible via SEPTA regional rail Glenside Station where parking can be a challenge at times. read more

Easy parking. Extensive menu. Large portions. Courteous service. Would make it a regular.

Best meal And service I have had in a very long time Christina was terrific and very attentive. I had the duck, Parmesan risotto and asparagus. Fabulous! The burgers looked delicious. They had a great beer selection including a favorite Great Lakes Edmund Fitzgerald porter. So glad we went will definitely return. read more