The food was delicious, and the service was great. The booths are a bit cramped, however.read more

An OK takeout experience at Cheers Bistro. I visited late in the evening and it seemed like they…read moremight have been preparing to close the kitchen for the night. Ordering was OK, however, I had to be relentless in asking for updates on my order as there were a few to-go bags sitting at the bar. I stood at the bar for quite a while and eventually received my food, but not without an unwelcoming attitude from someone who I believe might have been managing orders and the bar. The food was OK. The dining room looks inviting and comfortable, however, it seems the bar is the feature, so don't expect a quiet dinner experience. Definitely a good, casual bar experience in downtown Reading. If at the Doubletree I'll try them again and perhaps dine-in.

A hidden gem Food is exceptional…read more Server Vee is knowledgeable about the menu & very attentive Intimate setting

Food tasted excellent. Service was exceptional. Server Jake was the best. Food is just a small…read morepercentage above local prices but it is only worth noting because the servings on some choices were not very generous. For example... Burrata Fritta is a generous sized and tasty fried cheese appetizer but, it only came with two small pieces of crustini so you'll end up eating most of it with a fork. Seared scallops tasted excellent as well but there was only 3 and they were the size of a 50 cent coin and about 3/8 of an inch thick. They were served over a generous bed of seasoned peas but, you are buying the scallops not the peas. Like I mentioned before, food tasted excellent there just could have been a little more thought out into appetizer creation. Entrees we selected were a just satisfying portion size and tasted excellent as well. We usually like to take home some of our main entrees for a later small meal but we ended up eating them both in restaurant. One thing important to note of importance to local diners is that entrees do not come with sides or salads. They must be ordered separately. Portions could have been maybe 8% to 10% bigger. I am not complaining but rather suggesting. I will definitely go back again to try some of the other entrees offered.

I'll never forget watching the continuation of game 5 of the 2008 World Series here when this was…read moreknown as Santino's. I mean I guess it wasn't that long ago, but it feels like a lifetime has passed in between. The bar that night was full of familiar faces. Groups of friends from both Wilson and Wyomissing neighborhoods had been unified with a common aspiration. After nearly two full days of agonizing rain delays, we were all about to witness the Phils bring the city of Philadelphia its first championship in 25 years (since 1983, before so many of us there that night were even born). This isn't Santino's of course, but it's impossible to separate those memories, which is probably the case for many of the folks still coming here who can remember fondly the mingling with family, friends, co-workers, and neighbors. I'm glad this remained a restaurant and didn't turn into another spa or something. It's a bit harder to go to a spa and think hey I used to drink Jaegerbombs right over there by the koi pond and speaker playing soothing rainforest sounds. You can tell just by the sequence of naming conventions (from "Santino's" to "Tino's" to finally "State Hill Craft Cocktails & Kitchen") the kind of vibe they're going for here. The "Tino's" era, though brief, proved that you could keep the neighborhood charm and just slightly ratchet up the presentation, especially in the food and bar departments. Over time the menu has shifted from fine-casual Italian to more upscale comfort food, with wagyu meatloaf, lobster mac & cheese, and the always elegant, always dashing meatloaf patty melt. State Hill Craft Cocktails & Kitchen or whatever iteration of dining establishment will be there 15, 20 years from now (Luxe Carwash expansion perhaps) will bring together members of the community that wouldn't ever otherwise cross paths. New friendships will form, and old ones will strengthen. The atmosphere was electric that night in Santino's nearly 20 years ago. Everyone was elated, even people who didn't watch sports were happy because they could see other people were happy. For one night we could push everything else aside, the weight of responsibility and care lifted from our backs. A reminder that joy could be had, and our existences, though flawed, remained full of promise with even better days ahead. This is probably the least helpful review you've ever read LOL

I would give it 2 1/2 star. Possibly a three but that's pushing it a bit. The chicken piccata was a…read moregood meal but it wasn't chicken piccata. The calamari was fine shavings of calamari coated with fried breading and a strange heavily Parmesan cheese sauce. The gnocchi was eh.... The whipped feta did not add anything great to it. Someone at our table asked for bread and they told us after looking at him in a very confused way... responded with, " sure we can get you bread, focaccia bread, but it may take 20 minutes." The main thing is the water took 10 minutes to get to the table and our drinks took a half an hour after the water came. One appetizer came out 20 minutes after that and then another 25 minutes after that the dinners came out. All in all... We didn't get any food for over an hour and 15 minutes. The wait staff and manager had no idea how slow everything was and we were the only table that ordered. Everyone other table was eating already. The ambience is OK... It's not great and it was so cold. It was uncomfortable. We sat in the back garden room. The entire restaurant was too cold.

Well we were not hearing good things since the new owners took over but we took the gamble to give…read moreit a try. It was just like when Judy was there. The food was delicious, the service was spot on. It seemed like the previous work staff is still there also. Two of us had the short ribs, one salmon dish and one specialty dish of Cowboy Ciao. Give it a try again and you'll be pleased.

Stopped in for dinner and drinks before a show right when they opened and sat at the bar in the…read moreback area. They have a large hearth wood fired oven in the center, and the place has a rustic feel. Cocktail menu has some classy drinks on it. Drinks were made fine and priced reasonably well. The dinner menu has a bit of everything. Cowboy ciao salmon salad was crispy and fresh, large and chock full of mix-ins. The steak and gorgonzola pizza was perfectly cooked and the gorgonzola was phenomenally savory! Definitely was surprised how good this combo was on a pizza. Had peach tart for dessert which was alright but felt a bit lacking after such a strong dinner. Presentation on all food / drink was quite nice. Overall, everything was great. Thanks

This is the perfect neighborhood eatery. The key is the menu, and the quality of the food. It was…read morelocated across the street from the venue we were playing at, and this was a pleasant surprise. The menu had great variety and the place was packed. Plenty of tv's and entertainment. They have everything from fajitas, to steaks, to burgers, and more. I would definitely give it a try if in the market, as this is a winner winner chicken dinner.

The people and the atmosphere are very good at the Pike Cafe ! Food variety is good. Wide variety…read moreof drinks to choose from. Nice neighborhood bar right off of North 9th st.

What a find!! Cute atmospheric joint food was reasonably priced and delicious…read more Servers were friendly and fun Son and I had the Sheppards pie Best I've ever had!! It was easy to find a seat and get served!

Amazing time here!! Took the family today food, drinks and especially the staff all great!…read more Recommend the fish and chips, and we couldn't get enough of the fries!

Appetizers were great Entrees were delicious…read moreDrinks tasted very good Prices reasonable

Such a beautiful place, especially at Christmas time! The buffet was decent not the best I've ever…read morehad. I thought the sides were kind of weird but the the prime rib I had was delicious. Great dessert options.

This place was so good we came back twice while in town, for both the food and drinks. Both our…read moreservers were really nice, especially on the second day when we were exhausted from the airshow and couldn't make up our minds about anything! We just knew we wanted beer and good food. The way this play is decorated with the low lighting when you walk in is also really nice, the bar and the chandeliers they have are nice. Definitely not the vibe I thought we were walking into but enjoyed it! First day we ordered bang bang shrimp, Brussel sprouts and the pork belly BLT. The next day I was so tempted to order the same thing, but I tried their seasonal wing sauce- mango habanero and it was delicious!

We were exploring Shillington. Loved the farmers market. Had to make a quick decision on lunch…read morewhile partner was driving. Checked in with yelp. Recognized this place since we had been to the Dryville location a few times. Had a great French martini to start. Lobster grilled cheese for me with the tastiest lobster I've had in years. Partner went with his default; a burger. He ate it all without a word and declared it excellent after his plate was clean. Service good. A good day surviving this frozen white hellscape. I want to be in Puerto Rico