Sat on the patio with a friend and her dog. Nearly every outdoor table had at least one dog with them. The dogs all get their own water bowls. You can also order special food for them! Ours got the pup burgers-- slider patties with no bun. My friend and I both ordered the sparkling rosé, soup (French onion & mushroom), and lobster rolls. It was a chilly day, in the 50's so they had propane warmers in the patio area. The servers were hard working, gave excellent recommendations, and were so sweet to all the dogs. There were dogs of all ages, sizes, and breeds. Several kids too. This place is for everyone! read more

Four Dogs Tavern - Lobster Roll, Sparkling Rosé - American Near Me - West Chester, Pennsylvania

My experience here was a wonderful one! The scenery is lush as can be, old woods and beautiful greens. It brings to mind the vision of a fireplace crackling as you read a nice book. Old style, but it doesn't inconvenience you with it. I ordered a nice black angus burger, medium rare, and crispy fries. I couldn't have been more pleased with how succulent it all was! The food came out unbelievably fast, and the meat tasted delightfully fresh and juicy. Derek, our waiter, was composed and friendly the whole time, and checked in on us to ensure we were taken care of the whole time. He had a lot of personal experience with many of the dishes, and helped my mom wish some delicious French onion and crispy shrimp lejon. The soup was huge and loaded with goodies! The cheese laid on the pot and peeled off with such goodness. Thank you, Derek! We will absolutely be coming back, this place is well worth 5 stars, don't pass up coming here if you're going through west Chester! read more

Stopped here for fish and chips as I heard they were good here. And while it was ok, I wouldn't necessarily come back here for them. The portion was generous but the fish had no seasoning whatsoever so overall crispy but bland. Five fingers of fish topped a serving of what tasted like frozen fries that spent too long in the fryer. The tartar sauce was tasty clearly home made with bits of Cornish on and capers, as was the coleslaw, also lacking seasoning. Both were served in dishes to look like more but were grossly impractical. So how did I come up with a rating of four stars? The answer was dessert and for this I would return. Although pricey, the multi-layer chocolate cake was worth the money. Moist cake with a ganache frosting along with a drizzle of chocolate sauce and caramel. I would have liked some raspberry to cut some of the sweetness but it was no less delicious. Decor is a bit worn out. Staff is nice and amenable. It is generally not very accessible as there were only two tables that don't require them bringing out a ramp if you want to sit inside and they are near the entrance to the kitchen. read more

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Delicious food and drinks! Service on the patio was great. Very attentive. It's unfortunate we live so far away, because this would be a regular visit for us. Thanks for making our vacation a memorable one! read more

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Service was great, the waiter was very helpful and informative regarding menu items and suggestions. Pear Salad - 10/10 French Onion Soup - 7.5/10 Vodka Rigatoni - 6.8/10 Looks better than it tasted. Not much flavor. Braised Short Rib - 8.8/10. The parsnip puree was good. The mushroom sauce was the best part. The sauce was delicious and contained multiple types of mushrooms which were cooked perfectly. The short ribs were good but not the top 3 or 5 best I have ever had. Which is why the short ribs get a 8.8, the mushrooms were the best part of dish. read more

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After the sudden loss of my beloved dog, I recently decided to try eating out for the first time in years. I didn't want to cook, I didn't really want to be home, and I also didn't want to leave my other dog home alone by herself. This is one of the few restaurants that is dog friendly, so I was excited to be able to being my baby with me to try it out. The atmosphere on the patio was lovely, and the servers were all so kind. One even brought my dog a little bowl of water, which I really appreciated. I didn't personally find many of the menu items particularly appealing to me, but I ended up debating between the salmon Gruyère sandwich, fish and chips, and the burger. I went with the salmon Gruyère, hoping it would be a healthier and higher protein given that it was made with salmon. Unfortunately, I was really disappointed to pay a premium price of $21 for a salmon Gruyère sandwich that had barely any salmon at all. The sandwich was essentially bread and cheese with some flakes of salmon, which was not at all what I expected for the price or from a sandwich where salmon is the main ingredient. The side salad was delicious, though. I was so disappointed with the sandwich that I decided not to order dessert, even though I had planned on trying the lemon meringue since it had such great reviews from what I read online. I actually ended up stopping at a taco food truck on my way home because I was still hungry and felt unsatisfied with my meal. Maybe I should have ordered the burger or the fish and chips, and perhaps my experience would have been different. Unfortunately, based on this experience, I'm not sure I'll be back. I really wanted to enjoy this place, especially because of how welcoming they were to my dog, but the sandwich simply wasn't worth the price imo read more

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Unfortunately, the weather wasn't as pleasant today, but it's still such a relaxing place to visit. The rain held off till we finished, so that was good. One item I was hoping for was not on the menu, but there were other choices. I chose the crabcake special, and was not a huge fan of that. It's not something I'd order again as I found the crabcake small and dry. Even with the tartar sauce, which was left off and had to be requested, didn't help the dryness. The beet salad was very good though, so I'd order that again in a heartbeat. Everyone else seemed to enjoy their meal of Jerk Chicken Wings and a Margherita Flatbread. The service wasn't rushed, and Sarah did a great job. I'll have to go back again when the Watermelon Salad with Feta returns. read more

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Our server was attentive and friendly (the name on our receipt is Andrea so I believe it was her!). The food and drinks were all amazing - cocktails, calamari, mushroom soup, meatloaf, and the blackened tuna (pictured). We also enjoyed the bourbon butter cake, vanilla ice cream, and coffees to top off the night which was perfect. All of the Christmas decor made it so cozy and the overall atmosphere was exactly what I look for in an authentic pub. Will definitely be back! read more

Four Dogs Tavern - American Near Me - West Chester, Pennsylvania

Our first time - will definitely be back - 4.5 stars because .... - food is DElICOUS - clam chowder was bets I've had anywhere!, both specials we had were awesome (braised short rib and my wife's fish special). The desserts were also outstanding - apple crumble and chocolate cake - server was OUTSTANDING- one of best we've had - Ambiance/drinks ... good .... The outdoor tent was fine and warm but it's still a tent. Drinks -ok Definitely go ... you will not be disappointed! read more

Just stopped for drinks, but what a great spot, loved the bartender! We will have to come back for dinner, liked the menu! read more

Four Dogs Tavern - American Near Me - West Chester, Pennsylvania

i have been here a few times, and it's always a beautiful spot for a family dinner or a date night. the food is fantastic, and i absolutely love their onion soup! the service is good, it is often packed but you can enjoy the bar counter with a good drink. the place is cozy, i love the interior design, and they often have live music! read more

Our family and extended family went there recently. We were 9 people in total. Highly disappointing! Our waitress bordered on rude and was slow and fairly inattentive. I suppose this because of the size of our party.. she was already guaranteed a 20% tip. We paid over $30 for chicken nachos with sour cream, jalapeños and guacamole. The nachos were very nasty and dry. My husband ordered a sausage flat bread pizza. He said it tasted like feet ... I tasted it and I agreed. My sister-in-law's margarita flat bread was a tasteless, garlic nightmare. My father-in-laws ham sandwich on a baguette was beyond dry. 3 of us ordered fish and chips. The fish and chips had literally no seasoning and were absolutely screaming for salt. We dropped several hundred dollars at this place b/c everything is way over priced! The food was worse than a local diner. It's a cute place, but we won't be back. read more

Love! You can bring your dogs! The food is great and the drinks are fancy and delicious!!! read more

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I've been taking my family to Four Dogs Tavern for 20+ years now and while service is typically kind of slow out here in the country, the food and drink have always been solid and worth the wait. Today, the food is just pretty okay and the service level is still the same. The bar area while quaint, can still be very loud as well. My wife loved to go to the tavern on a cold day to enjoy some of their delicious warm fondue while seated by the fire. Unfortunately, we recently visited to find that the fondue is no longer on the menu(?). I found it odd that the chef removed it because this was something they were known for locally(?). The tavern once served up two kinds of fondue with several accompaniments offered, then pared it down to one - now it's just "none" (after getting us addicted over all these years)! This, after taking my favorite crab nachos off the menu a few years ago as well. While most of the food is still fairly good it's hard to get my wife to go back after they discontinued the fondue and there is not much else on the existing appetizer menu we now like either. The Octopus is good but just seems out of place here. The wings are good, but everybody has wings. Dunno, maybe the menu will change soon for the better but until then we "may?" be back. read more

Can't beat the outdoor patio ambiance or great cheerful waitress. However, I ordered their crab cake special today for lunch. It was slider size on a regular bun with very little crab. I will return because of the charm of Marshallton. read more

Every time I'm in the area, I always make sure to stop at Four Dogs. I went there every year to kick off summer break from college, as it was on the way home from UD (go blue hens!), and it was always the best treat. Aside from its sentimental value to me, their food and ambiance are stellar. I always try to eat outside if the weather is nice, as their patio is adorable. They always have great staples as well as unique specials. Additionally, service has always been kind. Highly recommend if you're in the area! read more

Food was good but staff was rude! Which is unusual as we have always had friendly wait staff before. We were being swarmed by bees and we politely asked if we could move. They proceeded to talk about us from the hostess stand and never respond to our request. There were plenty of open tables. read more

Time to update my review. Ambiance: Rustic feel, we sat outside. Seating: We sat at a table outside. Service: Friendly and attentive. Crowd: Older. Drinks: Good beer and mixed drink selection. Food: Food was good, small portions. Restrooms: N/A, did not use. Parking: Plenty of private parking. Value: Ok, overpriced. Experience: Nice atmosphere, friendly service, good food, but expensive. I'll come here for the outdoor seating, since it is 5 minutes from my house. read more

Always a great atmosphere, service and drinks. In nice weather weekends, can often find great cars in the lot.

The outdoor seating area has a great ambience and my fiancé and I really enjoyed the low-key atmosphere. Unfortunately, the food was a bit overpriced, and the flatbread was tasty, but not super filling. The staff wasn't unkind, but they seemed a bit stressed/overwhelmed, so they were not as attentive as they could have been if there were a few more people working. Overall, we had a good experience and the crème brûlée was absolutely incredible. Indeed I myself wish I had four dogs, I believe it would be a fulfilling experience and would teach me about motherhood, albeit in a canine format. I am giving four stars because there are only four dogs, and I fear a fifth must be born to inspire me to give yet another cosmic gift. read more

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We were seated in the room with a fireplace. The decor was quaint and the fireplace added a touch of warmth. As we ate our appetizers the room we were in became crowded and the acoustics terrible. We needed to shout to each other to be heard. The only saving grace was the food. I had the ceasor salad with a side of salmon. By the time I completed eating my dinner, the noise and the heat in the dining room became unbearable. That's when I asked for the bill to pay. They do have outside dining which I will try in the spring. read more

Yummy and cozy spot! The service was good and we were able to walk in and get a table with no problems. They had lots of local beer options and a range of options on the menu. We ended up deciding to split the fondue with steak tips and beet salad. All of it tasted fresh and local. Cute little area to walk around outside too. read more

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We used to really love this place for the great service and yummy food, but our experience was so poor the last time and the response from management so lackluster, we won't ever return. I had ONE bite of a $21 sandwich. I told the server I didn't enjoy it and he did nothing. As a longtime former server in NYC fine-dining, this was the opposite of hospitality. When I reached out to management, they provided only lip service about the high quality of their food and service. When someone takes one bite of food, pays full price, and leaves hungry - there's a problem from top to bottom. Even Shake Shack has better management and service than this. Such a shame. read more

I keep going back because I love the quaint town of Marshalltown and the atmosphere on the patio. The patio has a feeling of sitting in an English garden. It's peaceful and relaxing. The service is always spot on. Very friendly staff. The food is just OK. It's good enough that I've tried it three times in hope to find a fantastic dish, but haven't yet. Recommend it on a nice day to sit outside on the patio with good company and a few drinks but expect a mediocre meal. read more

Food was amazing. Beet salad was so good! Loved the staff too - very friendly and did a great job helping me choose! I'm a little picky! read more

Avoid the turkey burger!! I've had many things I've liked here (the burger, fish and chips especially), but talk about false advertising. Here's the menu description: "Turkey Burger - Maple Bacon, Dijonnaise, Whole Grain Bread" ($22). What I got: A small piece of pita (ungrilled), with the thinnest, most flavorless turkey patty on top, on top of which was somel VERY tired and wilted Greek salad. The server had said the salad ( Ihad assumed a side salad, I did not want fries) was on top but said nothing about the rest. No bacon (maple or otherwise), No dijonaise, no whole grain bread. Had it tasted ok (or had any taste at all), it would have been ok. Sorry for no picture. read more

I was at 4 dogs on Friday night with friends and knew I had to go again before heading home to the PNW. If the rest of the meal was so-so, and it was really good, it would be worth it to have their French Onion soup. read more

The waitress was very unfriendly. I ordered a paloma and I rarely ever send drinks back before so I was very hesitant but I tried the paloma and it was way too strong and just straight tequila. So I asked if I could send it back and the waitress was like yeah sure no problem and offered me a different drink. I ordered the Hot cider and it was really good! The chocolate cake was also really decadent and rich. When the bill came the paloma was still on the bill after asking if I could send it back so I brought it up and was told just because I don't like a drink it can't come off the bill. I thought that was really unusual since most restaurants are okay with it if you don't drink it and they'll bring you a different drink. So I was just shocked after I asked if I could send it back and the waitress said it was no problem. I just think that she should've disclosed that before giving me another drink that I wouldn't have been refunded or anything. read more

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the vibe of the restaurant is super cool - very rustic and chill but still feels nice. service was attentive and my mac and cheese was so good. i rate 3 stars because my family had crab cakes and said they weren't particularly flavorful and because prices were very high - macaroni and cheese was $24 which feels expensive for the vibe of the restaurant. still a nice place though, just wouldn't come all the time read more

Four Dogs Tavern - Macaroni & Cheese - American Near Me - West Chester, Pennsylvania

The Rudest Manager We've Ever Encountered After a fun day of tubing--something we do annually--we decided to stop by for food and drinks as usual. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted by a hostess who already had an unpleasant attitude. There were 12 of us, and our server, Kerry, showed visible signs of annoyance through her body language. She informed us the bill could only be split between four credit cards, which we were completely fine with. When the check came, we organized our items into four separate groups based on who ordered what, ensuring each group paid for their own food and drinks. However, Kerry suddenly told us the bill had to be split into four equal parts--something that was not communicated at the beginning. Naturally, we felt this was unfair, since some people had ordered far more than others. We asked to speak with the manager, Mark, whose approach was shockingly unprofessional. His attitude and body language were downright hostile. He outright refused to split the bill as we had requested. We explained we were more than willing to pay--just not in equal parts since it didn't reflect what each group ordered. Instead of working with us to resolve the situation, he pulled out his phone and called the police, falsely claiming we were refusing to pay. (The police never even showed up.) To avoid further escalation, we ended up walking to the nearest ATM to withdraw enough cash to cover the bill, despite the unnecessary hassle. When we told him we would be leaving reviews about our experience, he flat-out said he didn't care about reviews. In all honesty, this type of behavior has no place in the hospitality industry. We were respectful and tried to work toward a reasonable solution, but the management made it abundantly clear they weren't interested in customer service. We won't be returning--and neither will the many people we share this experience with. read more

Food is always delicious, everyone who works here is super friendly and the fireplace in the bar is perfect on a cold winter day!

Thank goodness for outdoor seating because that's the only way that I will dine at a restaurant currently. We were visiting with friends and this was their first time visiting Four Dogs as well. They are new to the area so we were glad to help them give it a try. It was quite busy on Saturday afternoon but the wait for a table was only about 15 minutes. We were seated outside under a very large tent. The server was a nice young man that was very efficient and helpful. Everything that we had was absolutely delicious. I ordered the mushroom soup and a side of the brussels sprouts - which I enjoyed thoroughly. I also shared some warm, rustic walnut-raisin bread with date butter. Let me tell you...I would come back just for that freakin' bread. It's that good. Others at the table had a gluten-free flatbread option and French onion soup. We also had cocktails! Two of us had delicious whiskey seasonal bevs and the others had hot apple cider and something else with gin (I think). Overall this was an excellent experience from start to finish. My only "criticism" is that the menu does not do the food justice. It's very hard to make a decision because some of the descriptions of the food could be a little bit more elaborate (to help figure out what to order). The choices are extremely eclectic and varied enough to really please anyone with any kind of taste or dietary restriction. read more

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Great food. Great location and a loved the history of the area. The patio area is beautiful.

So happy I finally got to try Four Dogs Tavern! The outdoor space is just so charming. Even while waiting for a table, you can enjoy a drink and the atmosphere outside. For our appetizers, we got the charcuterie board and blackened chicken nachos which were both amazing. The highlight to me was the charcuterie board, which featured grilled bread, blue cheese, parmesan crisps, what I'm assuming was gruyere?, fig jam, a selection of cured meats, olives & baby pickles. I kind of got full from the appetizers, but for our entrees, we split the french dip sandwich and the fish tacos. The fish tacos were "make them yourself" which was a little overwhelming. I guess it's a fun little activity to do at the table though! Ultimately everything tasted great, and I will definitely be coming back! Maybe next time I'll bring my dog read more

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This out of the way rustic inn has some great food and drink! You can also bring your dog to the outside patio (if it behaves). The chef routinely updates the menu with new items and everything is always very fresh. One of our favorites on a chilly Fall day is the fondue! The burger and NC BBQ pork sandwich are awesome as is the humongous Reuben! Sadly, one of the local favorites, the Lump Blue Crab Nachos and Beef Chili have been taken off the menu (management-please reconsider putting them back on!). Service can be slow if busy and on nice weekends it's very busy. read more

We were taking a little vacation in the area to visit some local gardens and this is the best restaurant we ate at. It's true we paid a bit less at some other places--but I'm tired of paying for mediocre food. Here you pay a fair price and get quality ingredients that are well prepared. We had a shrimp appetizer, Reuben sandwich and a flatbread. Everything was flavorful and we felt good afterwards. The service was good and the ambiance was pleasant. read more

Great farm to table food! Drinks are well made. Patio is large & dog accommodating with fireplaces. Live music is fun! Highly recommended for happy hour, casual lunch, or date night. read more

I brought some friends from out of town to Four Dogs after a long day tubing down the Brandywine. The staff was nice, the wait for a table (no reservation) was quick, and the ambiance was great outside on the patio. I will say I don't think the food is anything too special, most of us agreed it was lacking some flavor for their prices. But otherwise a great meal in a cute spot. read more

Four Dogs Tavern - American Near Me - West Chester, Pennsylvania

Food, Service was fantastic. Enjoyed the ambiance of a hearty pub in a small Chester Co. town. We will definitely be back.

A local treasure excellent food very friendly service Nice out door seating Or cozy indoor dining The nachos with local beef is a favorite The even have their own beer on tap made by a local microbrewery read more