Although the restaurant is on the smaller side with the feel of a classic French bistro, our large…read moregroup of 10 fit comfortably for brunch. The menu is reasonably priced with some classic French dishes including crepes. My sister and I each enjoyed the La Provencale crepe filled with goat cheese, spinach, pesto, and olives. It was cut in two and came with a side salad. Although it was well portioned and delicious, the dough was slightly thicker than the crepes we've had in France and rolled like a wrap rather than folded like a crepe. We also enjoyed the Tuna Tartine, which was avocado toast topped with ahi tuna tartare, and the quiche of the day. A croissant drizzled with chocolate sauce was a sweet treat at the end of the meal. Service was friendly and efficient.

Amazing food, great service, good cocktail selection. the…read moreplace is good too, has a good vibe. went there on a saturday at 830pm, was packed. reservation is recommended. had good vegetarian options as well

This place rocks!!! The ambience was great started at the bar with a dirty martini, which was…read moreexcellent the restaurant was full, but spacious with a very lively atmosphere. Our first time there so we splurged and got three of the dinners for two The Bronzino 40 day dry aged ribeye, steak, and the duck breast Everything was amazing Our waiter was excellent and did not rush us You have to try the escargot in a puffed pastry shell I will be returning soon

This restaurant is gorgeous. The decor and everyone has a style especially the hostesses. This…read morereally elevated the whole ambiance and the customers dress for the occasion. The food we had was fine. The mussles and frites were good, I would have thought the fries come with the sauce but they didn't. The risotto was slight malt under seasoned. The beet salad was really tasty! This resturant is always thorough when it comes to allergies. They have a hard time with the two server communication aspect. I've been here twice and both times they seemed one beat off from each other. Also for having two servers they don't check on you often enough. That could also be a communication/timing thing. (if you think someone else was there or not) we only ordered one drink because we didn't want to wait after we finished our food to order another. The drinks here are fantastic though. We dined for 2 hours and only was able to order one drink and apps. We probably would have enjoyed more but personally I didn't have to time sit any longer. I would give them one more try but 202 is a pain and this might not be worth the drive with so many comparable options of fine dining in Wilmington.

Skip it. Tried it twice, here is what happened:…read more VISIT #1 (send directly to restaurant) We came in yesterday for Thanksgiving. We chose your establishment. The Farmhouse looked like it would be perfect. Our experience was memorable all right. We walked in and were on time for our reservation. We walked into the no-one-greets-the-customer-purgatory. We stood for 20 minutes and we might as well have been part of the furniture. Then a young and obviously stressed out server noticed us and said someone would be with us shortly. Then a woman came out from somewhere and did not greet us who had been waiting, but greeted a random female couple who had just walked in and were overheard to say they were way ahead of their reservation and the hostess woman who still hasn't greeted US, seats THEM. They were seated , incidentally, in the lovely room en route to the buffet- in a spacious spot with a pretty view. Meanwhile the hostess and a server start having a conversation about others to be seated and how the table wasn't ready that was for us . And we still stood there like pieces of furniture. Then the hostess quips to the server that it might help if he told her our name and there was this little corrective debate as to our names being up and highlighted on some computer screen. IMHO this is a conversation one has with employees out of the customer view. It achieves nothing to correct staff in front of customers like misbehaving puppies. My better half is irritated enough at this point that I could tell he was almost ready to walk. A service bartender notices us finally and offers us a drink while we waited - you added it to our bill later, which all things considered you could have and should have thrown us at least a small bone for our inconvenience. So after having to hear all this side bar conversation about tired servers, tables not ready, whether or not we were walk ins or had a reservation, we were seated (still without ever really being greeted) While the random female couple who was early for their reservation was seated at a spacious, romantic table with a view, we were seated at a deuce shoved behind a large party in an in between room with a large fireplace. Your salads were good and so was the turkey and desserts, but my boyfriend tried the salmon and the ham (he is not as much of a turkey fanatic as I am). The salmon was dried out and like a hockey puck and the ham was a bit dry looking had no basic condiments even like a grainy mustard available. Our waiter was very nice and obviously so overtaxed (he seemed to be picking up the slack of another waiter who seemed on the verge of a breakdown) - he screwed up the wine I asked for (which I did not send back because you could see how much he was running around in multiple rooms.) So we are 2/3 through our dinner when your staff decides to rearrange and re-purpose the furniture in the room we were in. Noise, wrenching sounds of banging furniture, cutlery, and loud conversations between employees like you did not have two customers there trying to have Thanksgiving dinner. I know people in your industry, and have even photographed and reviewed soft and hard restaurant openings. I do not recall the last time I was so irritated by a restaurant experience, let alone took the time to contact a restaurant post-dining in such a detailed fashion. Part of me feels badly for complaining, yet part of me feels that in this economy if people treat themselves to a night out, especially on a holiday, it doesn't have to be 100%, but it should have been better than what we experienced. No one minds paying for a nice dinner when they feel like their patronage matters. I did not get that feeling. VISIT NUMBER 2 (not sent to restaurant. why bother?) So this past weekend we tried them again. When we arrived, this time we weren't left standing at the hostess station, nor were friends of the hostess/manager who arrived after us, seated before us. We were seated promptly, but rather ironically they seated us at same service marooned table as last time. At first, I must be honest, I had the "do-do-do-do" Déjà vu/Twilight Zone sound in my head. They are still disorganized, but the food was vastly improved over last time. They do not have enough staff on the dining floor, and the staff that is there needs support. They are all nice people. They know the menu. They are articulate and pleasant. But management of the Farmhouse need to buy a clue and support their wait staff. It is not that the restaurant is so huge and cavernous that staff can't cover the floor. There are simply not enough people on the floor.A very mixed menu (I don't find wraps to be a dinner item for example). Hope they decide what they want to be when they grow up before they go out of business

Sunday - March 11, 2012 - 6:30PM…read more I stumbled across this restaurant while checking the upcoming shows at People's Light & Theater (PLT) in Malvern Pa. The Farmhouse Bistro is located on the premises with PLT. My son accompanied me to the restaurant. The restaurant appears to have many levels and rooms. A birthday party was underway in an adjacent room with the doors closed for privacy. The room where we dined was fairly small and could comfortably accommodate about 20 diners. My son and I were the sole diners. The dining room displayed pictures of PLT performers in various poses. The room was fairly stark but, well maintained. I had the House salad (Local baby greens with grape tomato, red onion, and cucumber, with raspberry vinaigrette dressing, Farmhouse Crab Cakes (Pistachio panko-crusted jumbo lump crab, served with fresh dill, lemon zest, lemon thyme aioli, basmati rice pilaf and vegetable medley) and Honey Crisp Apple Tart Tatin ( Caramelized apple tart served with vanilla ice cream and caramel lattice). My son had a salad and Shrimp scampi. In short, we enjoyed our experience and will return.

Adorable setting and something for special occasions. Food was out of this world. I even tried…read morethings I do not normally care for and they were delicious. BYO and Cash only.

For our 25th wedding anniversary, my wife and I dined at La Maison last night. The hostess was…read morekind to let us rearrange our table so we could sit next to each other; makes it easier to chat. The eight courses were delicious, especially the beef (very tender and flavorful) and fish courses. While I thought the smoked salmon/caviar on potato bliny appetizer was small (it was very delicious paired with a shallot salad), by the end of meal we had plenty of other dishes to enjoy and did not leave hungry! The server announced at the beginning of dinner that any courses we didn't finish would be packed for us. This was appreciated because we dislike wasting food. The room had two other tables and the decor of books and photos gave a relaxed feeling to the room. Looking forward to returning and enjoying another meal.

There's something about La Provence in Ambler that just feels special. La Provence…read more It has that romantic French countryside ambiance that makes you want to slow down and stay awhile. It's also BYOB, which makes it even better -- bring your favorite bottle and make a whole night out of it. The vibe is warm, intimate, and perfect for date night, but they also have a gorgeous outdoor space that can host up to 100 people, making it such a hidden gem for larger parties and celebrations. They opened in September 2019 -- just six months before the pandemic -- which makes what they've built even more impressive. It's truly family-driven. The husband, Manuel (from Spain), is the head chef, and you can absolutely taste the care and authenticity in every dish. Cindy, who is from Panama, brings so much heart to the restaurant as well. We started with Prince Edward Island oysters and the crab salad, which had crispy bacon pieces for a great touch of texture and the crab was incredibly fresh -- such a perfect balance of flavors and crunch. For entrées, the beef bourguignon was rich, comforting, and everything you'd hope for from a classic French dish. The Dover sole felt elegant and perfectly executed. We ended with the chocolate mousse, which was light, decadent, and the perfect sweet finish. And I have to mention our server -- Delroy was fabulous. Attentive, personable, and so knowledgeable. He truly elevated the entire experience. Between the ambiance, the hospitality, and the beautifully prepared food, La Provence is absolutely somewhere I'll be coming back to for an elevated night out.

Dined there last night. I'll start by saying the food was absolutely phenomenal!! 5 stars (or more)…read moreall the way. The food stood up to almost any restaurant we've dined at in Paris. It had been awhile since we dined there last. The problem, service. We arrived a bit early, but were sat right away. The server, Delroy had 5 tables, and we watched as he went back and forth to each table, being jovial and asking each table how was everything. He then came towards our table, and took a swift turn to give more water to the table next to us. He could have at least acknowledged us during his many table visits to every other table, but chose not to. After about 10-15 minutes of waiting he finally decided to greet us. My wife and I do not drink alcohol and the look of disgust on his face when he was removing the wine glasses from our table was quite obvious. At that point he figured a low check amount without selling a bottle of wine, so the effort to give a great dining experience went to zero immediately. He told us the specials and disappeared for another 15 mins. He came back to take our order, and that was the last time he visited our table! We never saw him again. The non alcoholic drinks were delivered by the back waiter, and may I say she was incredibly attentive to us. We were delighted by the appetizer, shrimp and crabmeat in a garlic sauce. Then the entrees came out. We actually enjoyed the appetizer so much, had Delroy decided to visit our table again, or bother to check how everything came out, we would have ordered another one. I wanted another drink, but was unable to get one because he was making multiple table visits to all the other tables, telling stories about his wine experiences, but again, never returned to our table, not even once! We really wanted to order the crème brûlée for dessert as it was my wife's favorite and we were celebrating her birthday, but he refused to come to our table. At this point, we just wanted to pay the check and leave, go somewhere to get dessert and celebrate her birthday. We finished our meal, and I actually had to call out to him as he passed our table to get his attention for the check, he glanced over and said, "one minute" and kept walking. Then he starting walking our way and just passed our table again, and went to water the table next to us for the fourth time, before turning around, staring at me, without a word, as I asked for the check. He said, "no dessert"? I said no, just the check. He sent the back waiter with the check, then picked it up from the table, after processing it, dropped it on our table without a word, and walked away. Against my better judgement, I still left him a 20% gratuity. We left and went elsewhere to celebrate.

We love the bar scene and food. Limited seating at bat is the only negative. Service has always…read morebeen good!

Took my mother and father here for Mother's Day. Seated right away and water was served. Waiter…read more"Matt" was nice but not helpful and felt like he was in a rush. No bread and when I could not remember the Wine I wanted instead of helping he said I'll stop back. It was not very busy at that time. After our order was placed, we could hear the waitress next to us read specials out to other tables that were not on the Mother's Day list. Our waiter did not read the specials to us or tell us some Dinners were not in writing. So all that being said for 168.00$ for three people 1 glass of wine, to eat dinner No soups and 1 appetizer I want to be pampered. The appetizer was delicious Dates stuffed with blue cheese and wrapped in bacon. We did order 2 dessert crème brûlée and a cannoli they were both delicious.

I just had my second visit to The Little Hen in Haddonfield, NJ, and somehow it was even better…read morethan the first. My husband, who has been to Paris and is very particular about his escargot, said it was the closest he has ever had to the real thing. That alone says a lot. We started with the mushroom toast, which was hands down the best toast we have ever had, along with deviled eggs topped with salmon roe that added the perfect burst of flavor. Every bite felt thoughtful and elevated. For our mains, we ordered the coq au vin and duck frites, and both were outstanding. The sauces were rich and balanced, and the meats were cooked perfectly. Dessert sealed the deal with crème brûlée and pot de crème. The crème brûlée, especially, was a masterpiece. Beyond the food, the restaurant itself is small and charming with a cozy, intimate feel. The staff were warm and attentive and made the whole experience even better. This place deserves way more hype than it gets. If you are anywhere near Haddonfield, do not miss it.

The little hen is a very cozy and intimate restaurant on a corner of the main Kings Highway in…read moreHaddonfield. We came here to celebrate an early Valentine's Day dinner. We made our reservation the night before and were off. Entering, you immediately notice only about half a dozen tables in the same room the food is prepared. It's a nice setting that is definitely unique. We started with a tomato bisque. It was creamy, smooth, and a great hot soup to start off a chilly winter evening. My main course was the Duck Frites. A generous helping of fries, with a smaller helping of duck strips. The amount of duck was a little disappointing, but it had a good flavor and a touch chewy. It came with an unusual banyuls aioli sauce on the side, that I quite liked. We finished the evening with a crepe cake that was quite large. I would definitely recommend splitting it, but I found it to be lovely sweet way to end the evening. The crepe was probably about ten layers and soft enough to cut through with a spoon. It came served with a raspberry coulis and powdered sugar. The ends were fired to conclude the dish with a light crunch. All and all, I enjoyed my meal at the Little Hen. If you're in the area, it's a nice place to have an upscale meal or a romantic evening in a small town not all too far outside of Philadelphia.

Pulled up to Spring Mill Café on a Sunday around 1 PM and was immediately impressed. Tucked away in…read morea spot that's easy to access with free parking (a blessing in Philly), the place has a modern charm with crisp white tablecloths and a relaxed but elevated vibe. We were seated quickly, and from the jump, the staff was on point--attentive, friendly, and knew that menu like the back of their hand. Real ones who make you feel welcome without hovering. The artwork throughout the dining area really stood out--elegant and thoughtfully curated. It added to the atmosphere in a way that made the whole experience feel intentional and artistic without being pretentious. Now the food? Fire. Every dish was well-prepared and bursting with flavor. The homemade vinaigrette was one of those small details that made a big impression. I had the duck breast--tender, flavorful, and plated like they cared. My girl went with the zucchini omelet and potatoes, and let's just say... I definitely helped her finish it. This spot serves up breakfast with a more refined twist. It's not your average eggs-and-bacon joint, and the pricing reflects that--about $35 each--but the quality matches the tag. You're paying for fresh, high-level ingredients and a well-thought-out experience. Pros: Flavor that hits, fresh ingredients, standout service. Cons: Seating's a little tight, and the menu leans more gourmet--so if you're hunting for pancakes or a simple bagel, you might be outta luck. Definitely recommend for a weekend treat or a chill brunch date with a little flair.

Visited Spring Mill Café on a Sunday during brunch hours with my significant other, and despite it…read morebeing a little crowded (understandably so), we had a lovely experience. The restaurant itself is super cute and cozy, with a welcoming atmosphere. Our waiter was knowledgeable, friendly, and very attentive. Service was impressively quick, especially for a busy brunch. I had the zucchini omelette with goat cheese on the side--it was fresh, flavorful, and satisfying. The side potatoes had a nice crisp to them, and the chocolate croissant was a standout: freshly made, perfectly flaky, and well-balanced in sweetness. My significant other had the chicken salad, which was paired with a light, fresh vinaigrette that tied everything together beautifully. He also tried the duck, which was tender, well-seasoned, and full of flavor. Overall, I'd definitely recommend giving this place a try. It's affordable yet feels like a higher-end brunch experience--perfect for a casual date or a special morning out.

Great food, friendly staff, and quick service. Really enjoyed the atmosphere!!!!!!!!!!!read more

Almost gave it three stars because of being rushed to finish our appetizers but more on that later…read more The outside of the restaurant isn't all that special looking, in fact one in our party walked right past while looking for it! Once inside, the feeling was a lot better. Not much in the way of art work on the walls, but still had a nice warm feeling. There were 3 of us and we did a lot of sharing. The Scallops in Shredded Filo was good but the Crab & Artichoke, with garlic aioli, parsley and capers was definitely "the winner". The Seafood Ceviche with scallops, halibut and shrimp was also delicious. While 2 of us were still enjoying our appetizers, our entrees were brought to the table and our plates moved to make room for them. I made the comment to no one in particular that I would try to eat faster as the seafood ceviche was pushed off to the side of the table. We had a 7 pm reservation and for the most part the restaurant was full by that time but we were not intentionally eating slowly. I could see if we might be taking up too much time eating and they had to move the tables but that was not the case as the restaurant was only half full by the time we left. For an establishment that is charging the prices that it is, Avg $18 for appetizers, high $30s for entrees, no one wants to feel rushed. The Halibut Almondine with Beurre Blank was good but not as good as we had hoped, with it being on the dry-side. The Dorado with Baby Vegetables was delicious as well as beautifully presented with "potato fish scales". A shared warm Pecan Pie with Vanilla Ice Cream completed our meal. Their menu is extensive making it an easy decision to return but I will mention that we would like a more leisurely experience this time around.