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

Excellent meal at a competitive price, Plank Salmon with mashed and green beans, this past Sunday night! Service was friendly and prompt. Bernie and the crew get it done!! read more

Review is for happy hour only! I got a prosecco cocktail that was pretty good. For bites I got the short rib fries which was so so good! The gravy and the meat was so delicious. I enjoyed every bite. We then moved to a table and our waiter was super nice. I ordered the French Onion soup which was pretty good as well. A good meet up place with decent food! I would come back and try a proper dinner next time :) read more

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Ambiance - great. It is an historic building with a warm comfy vibe. I love a place you can dress up or down for. When you sit in a building that Washington was in, it's always neat. Service- our server was funny and prompt. Food- with 6 of us we tried different things... The pretzels were the favorite app. 3 people had the pot pies and they were universally liked. I had the salmon and it was good. Is it the best food ever? No Is it good food at a great price in an historic building? Absolutely. 4.5 stars read more

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. read more

Black Powder Tavern - New American Near Me - Wayne, Pennsylvania

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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. read more

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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. read more

Black Powder Tavern - Meatball App - New American Near Me - Wayne, Pennsylvania

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Saturday night and not seeing the attraction other than the help. Nice waitress and people working there but other than that I'm not a fan. Loud place, kids mostly making it difficult to enjoy a meal let alone talk to anyone. My wings were burnt so didn't enjoy my meal. Don't think I'll be back. read more

Had a great Sunday brunch. The French onion soup was perfectly cheesy, and the short rib grilled cheese was outstanding. The Reuben was really great as well, and the fruit crumb crisp was excellent. Our server Chris did a great job! Overall a great experience. W e will be back!! read more

Wonderful little place with great service and excellent food and nice atmosphere. I had a mushroom soup and Cajun mac & cheese that were both delicious. The waiter and the owner were very nice to us and they had a guy playing guitar with nice music in the background also. Will definitely go back. read more

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. read more

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

Chris Kane is without doubt one of the .most personable, genuine, professional bartender/waiter associates at Black Powder. As women who have a business and writers we enjoy spending the valuable free time here when we know we will get to see Chris. He adds a higher level of expertise and customer attention not found often today. He is the reason we spread the word, beside the fact that the food and martinis are superb!¹ read more

Sunday brunch for Father's Day. No offer of coffee. Kitchen messed up orders and it took 30 minutes to get French toast which turned out to be 1 slice of bread, a small cup of syrup and a small cup of whipped cream for $20. No fruit. No garnishes. I would be ashamed to serve it, let alone charge that for it. Three requests for oil and vinegar for a salad before it finally appeared. Bottles of mineral water but no glasses offered. Check divided improperly. I get that it was crowded but no excuse -- you know that Father's Day is coming and you can staff appropriately. We will not be back any time soon. read more

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

Black Powder Tavern - Chicken Pot Pie - New American Near Me - Wayne, Pennsylvania

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

Looks great from the outside, we thought it was going to be fancy dining. Decorated for the Holidays. Tarvern food. Great beer list. I had the Meatloaf. It was delicious, the mashed potatoes serving was way to much, they should cut the serving in 1/2. Decent amount of green beans. Wait staff was very accomodating. Fiancee ordered a Burger medium well. It came out Rare. She sent it back and they fixed it, but she was out of the game by then. Loaded Potato Chips were a nice appetizer but the bacon should have been sprinkled throughout. Not just on the bottom. I was questioning if they even put them on there at first. If in the are we probably would chose another establishment. read more

Black Powder Tavern - Glazed Meatloaf - New American Near Me - Wayne, Pennsylvania

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Had a great dinner at the Black Tavern. Jennifer, our waitress, was a delight! Will return soon. Nice ambiance. read more

Best Chicken Pot Pie my husband ever ate ! I tasted it I agree too. Jason, the young man who was our server was incredible. He was extremely attentive and came over to our table several times to check on us. He wasn't the only one. Many people came over to inquire if we needed anything. The hostess had us in her line of sight and came over and offered to take our photo. All around it was well run. A great dining experience. read more

Service is great. All the staff were nice. I got the Sunday meatball appetizer, they were really good. Served with a scoop of ricotta. I was there for brunch and I got the poach egg croque madame very good! read more

This is my go-to every time I'm in town. Great food, great value, Valerie tonight was a great server!!! An absolute delight. I like that the manager backs up his staff, it shows in the overall experience. read more

I arrived with a small entourage of Widows Sons (14 of us). The waitress was on top of her game. Zee took all our orders, drinks and got everything right and the kitchen staff managed to have our orders all served in a timely basis. The food is really top shelf, reasonably priced and savory. I had the southern chicken burger with extra bacon (2.50 extra for one slab?),... now that was a little steep but, not to complain, the burger was delish !!! We all ate outside under umbrella tables meant for a decent crowd. read more

I met someone there for a leisurely brunch. The atmosphere was perfect - not too dark or too loud. The food was good. I had tomato basil bisque and the mushroom flatbread. There was a nice serving of mushrooms on the flatbread and the pesto was tasty. There was a bit of a soggy bottom that was likely due to oils from the cheeses and pesto. Overall though, it was tasty. The size is large enough to share (2-4 people). My date had the special - filet eggs Benedict. The steak looked nicely cooked and he enjoyed it. I look forward to going back and trying something else. There are lots of tasty options - salads, burgers, huevos rancheros ... my only reason for removing a star is because I felt like we were being rushed. The waiter was great, but he visited the table far too often. Once he came over with half the food still on our plates and asked if we wanted to see a dessert menu. Later I realized he was rushing us because he wanted to close the ticket before his shift ended. read more

No a great experience with the food. Crab dip tasted rancid, I told the waiter and it was removed from the bill. Cocktails were very good along with the wait staff. Maybe return for cocktails but won't be ordering food for sure. Kitchen needs help for sure. Paul G read more

Went here in celebration of a family member's birthday. Interesting plaque outside about how this building has been around since the late 18th century. Definitely lean heavily into the revolutionary feel. Wish the menu had some more options, nothing really excited me and I felt bad I had to make some substitutions. Service was fine, our server Emma(?) was nice. Our table was right by the door and sometimes blasted us with hot air but that can't really be helped. Next time will specify in the reservation not to be sat there. Pretzel sticks: disappointed there were only 3 sticks (we are a family of 5) but the sauces (mustard and cheese) were really good. Honey Mustard Chicken Sandwich: 4/5 couldn't taste the mustard which was disappointing but the ciabatta bread was good. Black Tavern Club: 5/5 Summer grain bowl: 5/5 could have used some more veggies and less quinoa Short rib grilled cheese: 4.5/5 horseradish would have been fine on the sandwich (instead of on the side) but the meat was really good and I liked the chip Short rib grilled cheese (sub provelone and add spinach) I do feel like I turned it into my own little panini but whatever. The sweet potato fries were very large and crinkle cut which I thought was unique. Overall kind of average but would probably go here again read more

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My family came here tonight for the first time and loved it - apps were tasty, main dishes were perfect. Loved the meatloaf, my kids loved the salmon. Ice cream at the end was a treat! Live music was a plus as well! Wait staff was great and spent time with manager (Kevin?) and he was welcoming and told us stories of the building. Will definitely return next time we're in the area! read more

Black Powder Tavern - Meatloaf dinner! - New American Near Me - Wayne, Pennsylvania

I reluctantly went on Valentine's Day thinking it would be chaotic due to the holiday, and boy was I pleasantly surprised! Food was top notch, service even better, and the atmosphere was perfect for a night out with my husband. They were very busy but it did not negatively impact our dinner. It was very well run. We will definitely be back soon! read more

Solid food and good service in a nice spot. Parking is valet. Sat on the patio which was great in nice weather. Inside looked very nice as well. Our server was great. To drink, I got the apple cider sparkler. It was very refreshing and not sweet, which I prefer. Husband got the mule which was great. We split the crab dip. Great flavor and loved that it came with both crostini and celery. I did the vegetable grain bowl with chicken. It was a huge portion but unfortunately a bit bland. Didn't taste like anything was seasoned. Chicken was cooked well though. My husband got the chicken pot pie which he really enjoyed. I felt it could also use a bit more seasoning but again chicken cooked well and a very good crust. Would come back, just would skip the grain bowl. read more

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Service was good. Drinks ok. Food requires some improvement. Two tiny fish sticks for $22.00??? The fish tasted very greasy and just was not great. Nice ambiance decide to visit after hiking Valley Forge National Park. We didn't want chain food at King of Prussia but i think we could have done better somewhere else. Enjoyed this historic factor of the tavern but that was about it. read more

Black Powder Tavern - Is this the $22.00 kids meal fish and chips? Disrespectful for the price. - New American Near Me - Wayne, Pennsylvania

I'm surprised I did not come across this place I'm the 1 year I've been living in this area. However I've been here twice in a week, so that's saying a lot. Great beer collection, both on tap as well as bottles. Couple of dishes that I'd recommend. 1. Poutine - I've had a lot of poutine when I visited Canada and I've had poutine in the US. Fair to say that most of the poutine in the US has been below par. Not this time. I thought the poutine here was comparable to the best of Canada. 2. Schnitzel - I spent some time in Prague last month and had quite a bit of schnitzel there so was curious to see how this place would compare. Again, not disappointed. I had the same server April both times and she was wonderful. Id visit this place in a heartbeat. read more

Black Powder Tavern - Schnitzel - New American Near Me - Wayne, Pennsylvania

This is a review for a group event- they were extremely accommodating, offered good options for our group order, portions were plenty, prices in line with expectations. They also had a good variety of options to reserve on the premises and to serve for vegetarians. I was quite impressed with the charcuterie- it was a wide variety of quality meats, cheeses, nuts, jams, mustards, multiple types of crackers- far beyond your typical meet and cheese platter. The service was also fantastic with almost no time where we had to wait for someone to check on an order. The beverage options are not lengthy or creative but they are comprehensive and will fit all palates. Parking is slim in prime times, they do have valet but you may just want to schedule to come early. I absolutely would recommend this place for a business or group event any day. read more

Black Powder Tavern - a table full of food - New American Near Me - Wayne, Pennsylvania

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Stopped in for a quick lunch after visiting Vally Forge. Burgers got rave reviews; fish tacos were just ok, Brussels sprouts were great, good review on the pot pie (served "molten lava hot") and loaded potato chips were a good, greasy, cheesy, crunchy treat. Service was a little awkward and our appetizers arrived moments before our main courses so the timing was weird....but the people were nice and the food quality was decent. Thought the inside would have a more historic vibe, however, it's more rustic modern/casual. read more

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Stopped here after a trip to Valley Forge. I was seated as soon as I walked in. Place was moderately busy. Ordered the pick 3. Waitress didn't exactly explain what that or soup was. I think she presumed I was a regular. Salad and fries were standard and hit the spot. Chicken on sandwich was well fried and crispy but the bun fell apart and was too big for the chicken. read more

Black Powder Tavern - Sign out front - New American Near Me - Wayne, Pennsylvania

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My bf wanted us to try this spot on the whim because we always pass by this place! I was reluctant because I'm not one to try random restaurants in the middle of the road that I've never heard of before. However, on a Friday evening, upon entering the parking lot, we were greeted with the valet as the lot was full, so they had valet service free-of-charge. Hm. As we entered the restaurant, I was amazed at how busy and lively it was inside. All of the tables were full, the guitarist/singer was playing beautifully, and the decor stuck to the old American theme. We ordered BPT Poutine which was divine. Meaty short-rib, crispy fries, and indulgent gravy. I ordered a beer, and it really hit the spot. I look forward to coming here again and trying something new! read more

Black Powder Tavern - BPT Poutine - New American Near Me - Wayne, Pennsylvania

I've been here a few times and it'a pretty good. The staff are very friendly, especially the bartender Haley; she's great!! There's a great happy hour here. The Brussels sprouts were to die for. Big chunks of bacon with blue cheese crumbles and balsamic glaze. Highly recommend!! The sliders were also very good and a great deal for HH. The seasonal sangria wasn't my favorite. It tasted like cold cinnamon. The French onion soup is usually very good but last night was pretty flavorless and cold. The meatloaf is good and very moist. The sauce is a bit bitter and more of a ketchup base than a bbq base. read more

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ThevFood and service were great. It has a lovely atmosphere and the history is awesome with its proximity to Valley Forge

10/10! We came for a few drinks and apps and everything was amazing. Our service was the best part, Jason was so attentive and we were never left waiting for anything! read more

It's home for so many .... Hank behind the bar - Chris serving tables - Zee delivering service with a smile .... Had the cheeseburger ( double cheese please) honestly so much better than Five guys . Day after the snowstorm - didn't miss a beat . If you see Bernie - say hi ! My home away from home. read more

Great experience, good food. Perfect for a corporate lunch! Dana was an awesome server

Everything went great for our party last night in the upstairs room. The very friendly manager checked in on us often and the two wait persons were very efficient and nice. We couldn't have been more pleased with how the evening went. Thank you! read more