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    The New American Bistro

    4.2 (95 reviews)
    Closed • 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Crab Cakes
    Michael W.

    Hidden gem! I almost resist getting the word out on this place because it is what I consider the best kept secret for upscale dining in Delco. When I say upscale I mean the food is absolutely top-notch, and we have tried something different on the menu the past 3 times we have visited. No need to go to Media, this is right in Ridley Township! Make sure to grab reservations for fridays and weekends because they fill up quick, the dining room is small. The entire service is focused on the food, they know it's good and take their time to ensure every item that leaves their kitchen is perfect. If you don't care about good food, and just want to fill up your belly, then skip it and grab a hoagie at Roma's ("Ohhhhhh they give you so much meat..." no thanks). On this particular outing we tried the steak and shrimp special as well as the crab cakes off the main menu. Their bread is awesome. I really am not even sure what is in it, a mix of sweet and savory, with a spreadable, buttery cheese to go along with it. The steak had a delicious demi-glace and the seasonally prepared veggies and mashed potatoes were a great pairing. Crab cakes were awesome. They offer a spicy remoulade with the crab cakes, but I wasn't in the mood for too much spice, so I opted to go with the lobster blush sauce. The crab is king in this dish, and why shouldn't it be? So many places, even big fish houses and seafood restaurants serve really bad crab cakes. The simplicity of this dish is what makes it great, crab. If you cover it with fillers and overpowering seasonings, and a bunch of gobbly-goop, it will always tastes bad. New American presents you with a crab cake that has just that, crab, along with the right combination of breadcrumb and seasoning. I make my own crab cakes with mayonnaise to keep them moist, and I prefer my own, but if I were to eat them at a restaurant, this place is my go-to. New American is also owner-operated (it seems), and you feel as if you are stepping into their own home and quaint dining room. Amongst the 12 or so tables you will always hear lively conversation and happy guests. They do things a certain way, as the service was consistent each time, so we knew exactly what to expect. Looking forward to many more great and memorable meals at New American in the future!

    Fried Eggplant with mozzarella and peaches
    Eric D.

    Blink and you'll miss it. Tucked away in a little strip mall I found salvation after a long day of travel. I was seated immediately in the little spot that feels like a family home. I started with the fried eggplant appetizer special. It was cut very thick and lightly breaded and not greasy at all. I chose the tuna special for my entree and it was fine, nothing made it stand out to be honest. I finished my meal with a cannoli cake and that was delicious. I would recommend trying this spot if you need something to try

    Specials 10/20/20
    Leann H.

    If you're reading this review go here now! Okay, now that I've got your attention let me tell you about one of the BEST dining experiences I've had in Delco. As a Delco native and current Philly resident I can say for sure that delicious dining is few and far between in the Interboro/Ridley area but this place takes the absolute cake. We came here last night to celebrate birthdays and the food was absolutely phenomenal. I mean some of the most complex, delicious, fresh, perfectly cooked, absolutely beautiful flavors I've had in a while. Ordered by my party: Myself - Oysters (so fresh and delicious) & octopus salad special with artichokes, capers, and black olives (see picture) that was huge and charred to absolute perfection - so tender Others (all had rave reviews and were HUGE portions) - Chicken parm - I was told the sauce was divine and it definitely needed a box for leftovers Special steak and shrimp asian-style pasta dish - I forget the name but the "appetizer" size was ordered and basically came with a whole filet of steak (perfectly cooked btw) and needed a box for leftovers Pork belly special with pumpkin ravioli, apples, veggies, and cranberries (my husband now requests that I learn how to make these raviolis as he described they melted in his mouth) Soups - lobster bisque, clam chowder, & mushroom soup (apparently I need to learn to make this, too haha) Dessert - tiramisu & creme brulee cheesecake. The tiramisu was absolute perfection (I stole a bite) and not overly sweet. Creamy and divine I wish I had more characters to write about how absolutely amazing everything was. There wasn't a single dish served that was anything less than stellar. It's BYOB and the prices may seem high but don't be fooled, the portions are so so so big that you'll absolutely have leftovers and the flavors and ingredients make every penny worth spending. I was so pleasantly surprised, deeming myself a bit of a food snob, that I may actually go visit my family more often just as an excuse to come here. Final note: If you have any food allergies/aversions I would suggest asking for the ingredients. While pleasantly surprised and absolutely delighted for the complex flavors/ingredients there were some that ended up on plates that weren't listed on the menu (cranberries & capers for example). I'll be back!

    Cheese Ravioli
    Marty D.

    not terrible, but not anything great. just felt like these were kinda just thrown together. like I could go down the street to nearest grocery store and find the premade raviolis. don't get me wrong I love when things are over seasoned rather than under, but the scallops were blackened so much they were burning the back of my throat. the rest of it was bland. boiled vegetables just meander around in the watery sauce. also how is this an american bistro? almost the entire menu is italian inspired

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    Great food with dozens of specials. service was attentive, friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. Plus it is BYOB. Highly recommend.

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    Wonderful restaurant and great food! Need reservations as it is a small BYOB but worth it!

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    4 years ago

    Delicious food with superb service! Love the tortellini and sauce. Both Dine in and take out are tasty.

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    Great BYOB in a tiny strip center. If you drive too fast, you can miss it. Friendly staff. Excellent food.

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    Lots of great choices! Food was very tasty and portion size varied from reasonable to huge. Red sauce was a bit acidic. Would come again.

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