I just experienced Midtown for the first time this weekend and I was blown away! The ambiance was…read moreupscale chic and the food & drinks were superb...especially the espresso martini. To add to the experience, the owners were gracious and welcoming, while the staff were very friendly and skilled. I now understand why this is THE place to dine in Berks!

I was debating between 3 and 4 stars because it was definitely a 3.5-star experience but that's not…read morean option. Service was great. Ambiance is lovely--great decor, comfortable seating, a gorgeous bar, and live music. Fun cocktails and a solid wine list (though the "by the glass" options are a bit limited). Ultimately, though, I think the ambiance and service are doing the heaviest lifting here--it's a bit of a "vibe dining" spot. The food is definitely good, don't get me wrong...but it's not "wow," which was a little disappointing given that you're gonna be spending $$$$. (Most entrees are $30+ and they're pretty standard fare that's not especially inventive--steaks, a few pastas, obligatory short rib dish, elevated burgers, salmon.) We liked everything just fine but I didn't taste a dish that made me go "oh man, I gotta come back for that." Instead I'm thinking "maybe I should try something else next time I'm in." I do like that your entree comes with a salad. The physical menu itself could also use some work, as its quality doesn't match the care and luxury atmosphere of the place overall. Numerous misspellings and a lack of specificity on ingredients in several of the dishes that leave the diner unclear on what, exactly, they're getting. For example, there's an entree that's described simply as "grilled chicken breast served with rosemary potato wedges and grilled zucchini." Are there spices or sauces on that chicken? Are we talking just plain salt/pep? Herbs? What? Anyway, it's fine. It's a solid date night option. We'll be back.

I'm no stranger to cocktail bars, so this is right up my alley! They had awesome seasonal cocktails…read more(and a good selection of beers), in addition to selling the alcohols they made drinks with (locally made!). I love a local feeling bar, and this really hit the spot. Servers were amazing and very knowledgeable, in addition to the place feeling very cozy and intimate--it may be hard to get seating on a busy night, FYI! Three of us got cocktails (all very balanced and super delicious), and one of us got a local beer. Honestly, I wish I had this near me! The cocktails are what you'd expect to pay at a cocktail place ($11-15), but they were all worth it! If you're ever in West Reading on the Avenue, you should really check out the Bar Cart! It's a must visit.

Very nice, cozy bar. Super friendly staff and reasonably priced drinks. Everything we tried was…read moresooooo tasty. The place is decorated sooo cute! We had such a great time there. Excellent service and quality drinks! 10/10!

I came here Friday night with my daughter, and the atmosphere and the food were delicious. For an…read moreappatiser, we got the tempura-battered cauliflower florets, sweet & spicy soy glaze, and the Local Pierogi potato & cheese, sage and onion brown butter, parmesan. For dinner, we got the Billionaire Smash (2) 4 ounce local waygu beef patties, truffle aioli, bacon onion jam, smoked cheddar, romaine, tomato, onion, and the Stuffed Gnocchi truffle pesto alfredo sauce. The entire meal with 4 alcoholic beverages was around $100.00. Great price! I wish we lived closer. Forgot to mention our server, she was very nice as well.

Went online to make a reservation-6:00 Saturday night for two. And checked 'anniversary'. Was there…read moreonly once 2 or 3 years ago. Remember going to the right into a dining room. This time, hostess seemed to have some type of problem deciding where to put us and then took us to the left into what I would call a cocktail lounge. Ok, not going to make a stink on our anniversary. We were put at a large circular table up higher off the ground. And the chairs - or stools more correctly - also of course higher. Let me add, we are both over 80. Still in reasonable good health, but if people came in who used maybe canes or who had more mobility problems, don't know where they would be put. If they fell off a stool, State Hill could have one heck of a lawsuit. The hostess tossed our menus on the table and without another word, left. The waiter came by quickly - a low talker, nice guy but could hardly hear him. We both ordered Mediterranean chicken and my wife got a salad (a very big one it was). Food came promptly, all at one time - the salad with both our dinners. So does my wife eat the salad first and let her food sit and get cold or the food first and then the salad for dessert? (We ended up taking the salad home.) The chicken was, well, chicken. Tasteless chicken at that. And broccolini, which is best described as an unsightly, tasteless (like the chicken), barely edible vegetable. Does the nicer dining room still exist? I don't know - did not think to look as we left. But doesn't matter. We won't be back. About $100 + $20 tip (other than being a low talker, the waiter was nice.) And 3% was added to our bill for using a credit card. Note to management - just raises your prices 3%. Putting it on the bill just doesn't look cool. And teach your service people that salads come first unless otherwise requested. Tell the one male waiter to speak up. And if the nicer dining room is till there, put people there if they are there for their anniversary, not in a cocktail lounge (aka sports bar). Or at least say online that the lounge is all you have.

Went here off of a promotion with Resy. The ambiance is akin to a bar or a brewery: not quiet, and…read moremostly high-top tables. Service was really good. Our server was very attentive and made sure she checked in quite a bit. The food tasted pretty good, though the prices are astronomically high for what you get: Cajun pasta: My wife had this, it had four shrimp in it, and it was over $30. Burger: My son had this, and it was $22. Braised short rib pizza: This was good, though the crust could have cooked a little bit longer. For three people, the total bill was $130. I'm not sure that I would go here again due to the pricing.

This is a breakfast review. Plenty of parking right out front. We got sat outside, they have an…read moreawesome patio area nicely shaded by lots of trees. Service was prompt and great for our entire visit. My loc-cal bowl was unexpectedly excellent. Really nice flavor, the avocado was choice. The chicken and waffles also awesome. The Mrs said perhaps more sauce/syrup but wondered if that would be too hot anyway?

Amazing ambiance and food always. The servers have always been extremely nice. I used to always…read morerecommend this place and I'm so sad to hear of their closing. Thank you for always providing great service!

Had another great experience w/ a few setbacks. I miss the bread basket. The rolls are fine, but…read morethe former basket of varietals was special. Also, what happened to the Kona coffee rub ?? Was our absolute favorite & husband reported the steak was bland without it. On a positive, love they acquired a pastry chef. My to-go Coconut Cake was divine. The Ice Cream Affogato is brilliant in its simplicity! The Sautéed Mushrooms incredible! How much can you do w/ a mushroom ?? Ask the chef! Also, think they have the best Mac n Cheese (tho I do miss the fresh herb component). Still a favorite, but hoping some of the former glory is restored on my next visit!

It was good. Very pricey but good. The service and the…read moreenvironment I don't think lends itself to the prices they are charging. Loud people at the bar right next to people eating. Was not crowded at all No bread to the table. They charge a credit card fee which is funny because my credit card is the reason I went there for a promo. I had the scallops and they were pretty good. Not much of a side on these. Wife had braised short rib and that was a good size portion and she enjoyed it. Would like to try the 2nd floor if we go here again.

This restaurant is what kids in the 90's referred to as a "Monet". It looks great from far away,…read morebut up close it's just a big mess. While visiting from California, we met friends here as halfway point, not knowing what we were walking into so completely bias and giving this place a full chance. It's beautiful inside and out; so why is it so dead? The service was more than subpar. The place was really empty inside, but it took about 10-15 minutes for all of us to get our cocktails and they all came out at different times, so none of us had them together. What's more, due to food allergies and sensitivities, I requested my salad with dressing on the side, with shrimp; because I'm allergic to chicken. My salad came out smothered in dressing, with no protein. The server returned to our table and apologized for the missing protein, taking the salads back to the kitchen and returning with mine topped with chicken... 2 of our meals were completely wrong. At the end of the meal, two salads and and a couple glasses of wine were $93... I have to give them 3 stars. It was just alright at the end of the day.

Small place, looks like a house in Puerto Rico! The owners were very attentive and sweet. We tried…read moreall the rum flavors they had on hand. Really good! If you're in the area & want to try some rum please stop by. They don't sell food only drinks, they also outdoor seating. Loved it!

From the owner: Casa W Distillery make the older rum style from Puerto Rico also known as Pitorro. read more

Smash Burger and Fish and Chops were very good. Outside area with music was nice. Inside tends to…read morebe cold (bring a jacket). The staff were friendly and nice.

Nice spot for a drink and casual food. Service quick and attentive, even though our lone server for…read morelunch had many tables. Food was good, pretty standard gastropub food. Nice beers on tap. Looks like they have good specials and happy hour. Would stop again if in the area!