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 food and atmosphere is great at Avola. The meatballs appetizer is a must try! One of the best…read moremeatballs that I have had at a restaurant in a very long time. The short ribs were delicious. My husband had the drunken cutlet which was very good. The only negative thing I will say about the dish is the pasta water for the cavatelli needed to be more salted. We ordered a slice of the mascarpone cake to go and it was very good. Overall we had a really nice experience.

Delicious delicious!!! Highly recommend. Mussels n white sauce and drunken cutlets! Drinks were ice…read morecold and perfect

Excellent food and drinks. There is a really good vibe among the people here both staff and…read morecustomers.

Super nice comfortable, neighbourhood sports bar. Restaurant side w/ table cloth tables and tap…read moreroom booths. Which seems a bit less casual , overall a great find if you find yourself here. Family friendly Up market golf club vibe . A little hard to find but worth it. Very friendly bar and patrons ---but no blasting sound. Recommended.

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.

Good food, but not happy with the management change. Everyone that used to work there was so kind!…read moreI miss the good old days of this place.

Looked up their menu online and was really excited to go downstairs and have a nice early dinner…read more The menu that was given to me was nothing like the one that was online! It was basically sandwiches and a couple of meal options I decided to go with a BLT since nothing looked good and the sandwich was absolutely disgusting. The bread was the cheap kind that you got at the cheap section of the supermarket. The bacon was also the kind you get premade in a supermarket. Nothing about it was gourmet or special yet it cost $17 totally not worth it. Although the waitress was very nice that's why I'm giving it to stars.

Craving some great traditional Latin food?? Mi Pais is a…read moreperfect place! Attentive serving staff and large portions.

Amazing food! Such a hidden gem. So many options from lighter salads to heavier meals and great…read moreportion sizes. Loved the complimentary sauces on the side. Staff was so helpful at offering recommendations. If you like Colombian food, you need to stop here!

My cousin had a baby shower here and everything looked great! The food was delicious and the…read moreinterior was decorated beautifully. I definitely appreciated the location and the quick services that were provided! I will definitely need to come back again to try the restaurant itself

Never had a bad meal there. There salads are excellent. Everything is always brought out nice and…read morehot.

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