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    Black Powder Tavern

    3.8 (426 reviews)
    ModerateNew American
    Open • 11:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Shawn A.

    Family style food plates is the main reason for my 5 star rating. Just great roasted 1/2 chicken with mashed potato and salad. The service was amazing and we chose to sit outside to enjoy the fresh air.

    Hoisin Crispy Brussels....INCREDIBLE
    David K.

    Went here with a client last week and enjoyed it! Ambiance and service were good; the food was great! We shared the Crispy Brussel Sprouts ($12 - Hoisin glaze, Sesame Seeds, Nori, Wasabi Mayonaise) and i think these may very be one of the best brussels I've ever had. Wow; they definitely blew me away and I am going to try to emulate the recipe at home. Both of us ordered the giant Wagyu Truffle Burger ($27 - Half-Pound Wagyu Beef Patty, Fontina Cheese, Crisp Prosciutto, "Frizzled" Onion Rings, Arugula, Truffle Aioli, Brioche Bun). This is a pricey burger but it was really good. Was it the best burger ever? Nah but I did enjoy it very much, however, I really couldn't taste too much truffle. You're definitely paying up for the Wagyu...I have had regular burgers that have been just as good as this Wagyu one but again, I did enjoy it. And it was huge and was packed with delicious stuff. Still, I'd even go as far as saying it was a standout burger compared to some others I have had. The rest of the items on the menu sounded appealing too. Prices were definitely comparable to where I'm from (L.A.) but this is suburban Philly so I don't know if they're high or not. Neat fact: The building dates back to 1746 and served historical figures during the American Revolution like George Washington, Marquis de Lafayette and Freiderick Wilhem Von Steuben. If you're in the area, I'd definitely recommend Black Powder Tavern.

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    Heather C.

    It was late on a weeknight (7:45pm) and we were REALLY hungry. We had just been to a local business making remodeling decisions so we were weary and bordering on hangry. We stopped in here looking for a drink and hopefully some bar food. Wow! We got so much more!! The food was absolutely outstanding. I'd say almost the best meatballs I've ever had, and I'm very picky about meatballs. They were tender and delicious and the sauce was fantastic! The short rib poutine was also incredible. The atmosphere was quiet and not crowded at all. Music playing was even a great playlist! Bartenders were friendly and attentive.

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    Jennifer H.

    Conveniently located across the road from Trader's Joe's is a historic watering hole with a warm woods interior & friendly staff. Appreciated the beer list which included a style for everyone, enjoying the draft Weihenstephaner Hefeweissbier (a personal fav). The Crispy Calamari app had a clean taste, served w/ marinara & lemon aioli. Could've used a few more tentacles as it was mostly small rings, but it was battered & fried perfectly & a generous serving. Mains- The Wagyu Truffle Burger has a good flavor mostly due to the addition of crispy prosciutto. Was hoping for a little more truffle, a little more of everything, as some elements were barely there, but the combination of flavors was smart. The fries were disappointing. Opt for the upgraded sweet potato fries which are fluffy, crisp, wedges of textured sweet potato. Full stop. No need for a dipping sauce or even ketchup. Had my $27 burger been served w/ a worthier side I would've been pleased.

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    Saloni M.

    Great spot for a group get together. The chicken pot pie was divine. Also liked the chicken wings as an appetizer.

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    1 month ago

    Food is excellent, service is better. Recommend the salmon or braised ribs. Please ask for Kendall she's the best.

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    Excellent service and very nice people. Food was also excellent! The building is also historic. Enjoy!

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    Great food and service and atmosphere! We had burgers and fries and the burgers were great!

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    The food was amazing. Our server and the owner were so sweet! I will recommend this restaurant.

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    Food and drinks at the bar were amazing. Alyssa and Elliott were fantastic and super nice. Would recommend.

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    The staff gets 10/10, everyone was super nice and our server really helped us understand the menu…read more The decor was also super cute and I loved the menu options. I want to like this place. However the people (customers) at the bar were such bad vibes. We ended up sitting in the other room and it was all older couples talking so loudly we could hear every word. It was hard to decide what to get because there were so many cool unique options but I ended up going with one of the servers recommendations. The chicken was fantastic! But it was over this gnocchi that was not good... the cream sauce was OK but nothing special. Absolutely worth a try! This is a creative menu and unique spot. I'm hoping to update and give a better rating next time I try.

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    Always such a fun place to go, especially for celebrations! Great drinks, delicious food, great…read moreservice and of course the atmosphere is always fantastic!

    I've always loved this restaurant, which is why this experience was so disappointing…read more Unfortunately, it feels like it has gone significantly downhill. Overall Experience We arrived to an almost empty restaurant, so it was immediately off-putting when the host acted as though finding us a table would be difficult and said she needed to check with her manager. We were eventually seated in a booth in the bar area where we have sat many times before. There were only about three occupied tables in the bar area and four people sitting at the bar, yet our drinks still took almost 15 minutes to arrive. We were there to celebrate my son's eighth birthday, but by the end of the meal we were so uncomfortable and frustrated that we didn't even stay for cake. Ambience & Service It was cold and rainy outside, around 58 degrees, yet the restaurant was aggressively running the air conditioning. All of us were freezing throughout the meal. It made what should have been a cozy birthday dinner genuinely uncomfortable. Service also lacked attention to basic details. When our entrées arrived, none of the bread plates, used silverware, or empty dishes were cleared. There wasn't even bread left on the table, yet we were essentially playing Jenga with dirty plates while trying to eat our entrées. Food The specials were another early warning sign. The seasonal soup was a watermelon gazpacho, which struck me as an odd choice for late September when watermelon and summer peppers are no longer at their peak. It didn't exactly inspire confidence that the seasonal menu was focused on what was freshest. The warm bread was perfectly fine, but unfortunately things went downhill from there. My husband ordered the steak, and the quality simply did not come close to matching the price of almost $70. It was extremely fatty, thin and chewy. I ordered the approximately $40 stuffed spinach chicken, and as soon as I cut into it and took a bite, it appeared that the chicken had been previously frozen and had not been fully defrosted before cooking. I had to send the entire entrée back. By the time my replacement arrived, my husband and son were nearly finished eating. While I waited, I was given a very small ramekin-sized portion of lobster bisque. Given how significant and embarrassing the issue was with my entrée, I was surprised they didn't simply offer a normal cup of soup. I later ordered a beer and was told that the beer would be complimentary. That was also a strange response to the situation. I had already ordered a nice glass of wine, and considering the problem was a $40 entrée that had to be sent back, comping a beer felt disconnected from what had actually gone wrong. This used to be a restaurant we really enjoyed, so I don't write this lightly. But between the nearly empty dining room, slow drinks, uncomfortable temperature, lack of table maintenance, disappointing steak, and an entrée that had to be returned, the quality and attention to detail simply did not resemble the restaurant we remembered. There are so many great restaurants in the area so I won't be coming back here because frankly it's overpriced and the food is proven to not be fresh.

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