I was part of a sizeable (25-30 pax) post-concert "swarm" of Gullifty's on a Sunday evening in August 2026. Overall, I was super happy with the quality of service, food, and drink. The casual indoor spaces were comfortable and not too loud. The spritzes were tasty, and my shrimp Caesar wrap was fresh and flavorful. While the restaurant knew we were coming, the staff deserves praise for their patience and good humor amidst the chaos. I would happily return for happy hour! read more

Pretty good happy hour deals at the bar. The bartenders are very nice and provide great service. The food was ok. Reasonably priced. read more

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Gullifty's has been a Main Line family-owned mainstay for many years. I've been dining there for a long time. Over the years, the quality of the food has remained high. The menu changes from time to time, but you can never go wrong with their fabulous salads, pizzas or cheesesteaks. Also, special shout-out to their hometown desserts!! Servers are always friendly, and the restaurant has a fun sports-bar vibe. I hope to go back again soon! read more

Food was great- French onion soup was robust with excellent melted cheese to crouton ration. Salad was good and the Parmesan fries were great! The dip it came with was delicious. The remodel is charming and clean. This restaurant has an upscale feel to it, as kids we thought it was the most fanciest place of all!! Service was great and her recommendations on point. The music is really what made me smile. I appreciate some Bon Jovi while I'm eating and visiting with my cousins that I haven't seen since the 90's. It matched the vibe read more

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My wife and I recently went to a reservation at Gullifty. The ambience and service were both great. Unfortunately the food was not. The food was very standard and lack flavor and authenticity. This was probably one of the first times I've seen my wife eat a meal and not finish her meal or want to take it away. I tried to buy if her mail towards the end of dinner and I was surprised. I did not like it either. She ordered the barbecue chicken with mashed potatoes and a side salad. I would consider myself a foodie, but I was surprised at the food quality of this restaurant. We still enjoyed ourselves at the restaurant but the food was not the show. The service was. read more

Usually a great experience but tonight the service was awful. Waitress said she was a trainee but then said she was training another woman?? So confusing. She forgot drink orders multiple times and brought us the wrong check (table next to us). Such a bizarre experience and unfortunate as we usually enjoy a meal here. read more

A friend recommended Gulifty's as a place he and his wife would go when they lived near Philly a few years ago, so I trusted his recommendation. For the positives, the staff was super friendly and helpful and the space is comfy and the outdoor space is perfect for summer nights. But, the food was so-so at best. Maybe I'm spoiled by the fantastic food near me, but this wouldn't be my first choice to return to. read more

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All the food was great. It all came out quickly correctly. The service was also great. We called on a busy night and whoever picked up worked to fit us in to the night. After the renovations that were made, the feel of the place is very nice and intimate. Highly recommend for any sized-party Shout out to Melissa for being an awesome server. She was very nice and not robotic/standoffish. She checked on the table regularly and communicated effectively read more

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We've been going here for 20+ years and usually have a great experience. This time it was a disaster. The nachos were on a paper plate and looked like a 5 year old prepared them. The wait took forever. My pizza was incorrect and the server argued with me that I was wrong. He then came back to tell me I was in fact correct. At this point everyone had eaten so I asked for it to go. And they still forgot it. Finally got the pizza with the check. Guess what? Wrong pizza again. As I've said been going here for years but not anymore. read more

We haven't been to Gullifty's in awhile. I was in the mood for their chocolate mousse pie. We went on Saturday at 5:30pm. It wasn't crowded. Our server was Austin M. He was friendly and checked on us periodically. We decided to split the pulled pork and pickle pizza. The 14" was a good size for 2 to split. The pizza was delicious. Austin recommended some ranch dressing for dipping. It was delicious. When we asked for 2 slices of chocolate mousse pie, Austin delivered the bad news that they were out of it. He suggested the Irish cream chocolate chip cheesecake. We declined. I was surprised that they were out of the chocolate mousse pie especially since there was a card on the table showing it as a featured dessert with their homemade peppermint ice cream. We will have to try again another time. They do serve Coke products and have plenty of parking in the lot. read more

Gullifty's - Pulled pork and pickle pizza which - American Near Me - Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania

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Haven't been to this restaurant in years, the ambiance was really nice and they had the Eagles playing on the TVs for the Eagles game which everyone loved! I got the French dip sandwich and it was amazing and my friend got the crab Cobb salad. read more

Gullifty's - Crab Cobb Salad - American Near Me - Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania

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I came here recently with friends and family before a concert. Conversation and hanging was an astounding 1000 stars. Food was a 3 that didn't make me feel so good the following hours. We got there during Happy Hour so all appetizers and certain drinks were discounted 20%. My regular margarita had a bad blend of liquor and mix and was not good. The watermelon margarita was only slightly better according to my kid. The off-menu Grey Goose and cranberry was "quite nice" from what my wife said requiring a second one. My friends had Pizza Boy beers which they enjoyed thoroughly. We all went with a bunch of appetizers due to the Happy Hour discount. We had some winners and others not so much. The mozzarella sticks were nicely fried 1" cubes of cheese that went well with the marinara. The Brussels sprouts also were well prepared with a nice crisp and the bacon and other stuff inside made this a fun thing to eat. Fried pickles were meh and forgettable. Where things were not so good were with all the tacos. Gullifty's has no clue about filling up the store flour shells. They were quite chintzy with the insides. The unusual sounding alligator tacos (real alligator tail) were little fried pieces of nothing that I guess was alligator. A gimmick that my friends and I both fell for and they just sucked. The BBQ carnitas tacos my kid had also had hardly any filling or real taste. My French onion soup actually was a hit if not a little torched on the cheese. Lastly, my wife went with a regular menu item of fish and chips. Too many French fries and not enough fish. She said it was "fine," which is not much of a compliment. The BBQ chicken wings my friend got were decent, and the salad was just ok. The large restaurant was quite empty and literally cold on a Monday evening so when we got to sit outside at the end of October feeing almost Summer-like was much better. Service was very friendly and mostly attentive. I'm told this place is a huge Villanova favorite. They could make some improvements in the food department. $95 not including tip for three drinks, two appetizers, a soup, and three mains (based on how the menu works). Some of these were given Happy Hour discounts. read more

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food was good! i would give it 6.8/10, the service was nice, the server checked on our table a few times to make sure that everything's okay. we come in for early dinner on sunday by mistake but it's good! the place was quite big and there's a bar. it's not too busy when we came in without reservations. the portions are BIG and the fries are reallllyyyy goooooooddd but the fish does have a little smell to it but it's still enjoyable. read more

Gullifty's - Gullifty's Philly Cheesesteak* Fish & Chips - American Near Me - Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania

I had to saw thru my Baby back ribs to crunch on gristle. I did eat them because i was really hungry

I didn't go inside this place because I was in a hurry and very hungry! I needed an order gluten free, nut free, and shell fish free. This place was awesome at accommodating and even offered to bring the food out to the car and take payment over the phone! They once had an employee who has celiac and he created some gluten free options so this was great! The chicken sandwich was delicious. Nicely marinated, not too dry. My picky eater was very happy with a warm gluten free option. The bread is Udi's. They serve organic meats here. read more

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The old place looks better but the food was awful. I ordered the beet and goat cheese salad and there was just no excuse for the poor quality of everything on the plate. The salad was overdressed. The salmon sub-par and not fresh. The beets were canned (a slight grey hue and uniform tiny cubes) and the greens were terrible. With all the abundant fresh greens around now, there is no excuse for ugly, tasteless greens. Greens are sold next door for example. I had a better salad in Russia. My friend's meal was also bad. Looked bad, tasted bad. The drink was good-- I will give them that. The server was sweet, but perhaps this was a vacuous strategy for having to serve up this mess. read more

Not sure what happened over time. First, I admit I failed to read the menu carefully. I ordered the Caesar salad with chicken. It's in a heavy balsamic glaze. It's written on the menu, I just expected a Caesar salad to be, um, Caesar salad. My fault. But I didn't enjoy it. The flatbreads were rather uninspiring and the bacon and Brussels sprout variety was almost devoid of Brussels. Pedestrian is the best explanation. Oddly quiet, too, for a Sunday at 1. read more

I can't believe I forgot to update this one. A few years ago I wrote a bad review of Gullifty's. I didn't just criticize the food. I pretty much called the owner a lunatic. Well right after that the owner got in touch with me. It turns out that he's like the nicest guy in the world. He invited me back to the restaurant and picked my brain. I moved away for a while and when I came back I finally returned to Gullifty's. It was great! This place is a local institution for a reason. They're constantly reinventing themselves within the mold of an affordable family bar and restaurant. We'll be back, hopefully for years to come. read more

Gullifty's is now one of the family "go to" spots for birthdays and luncheons as the menu is very safe and everyone can find something they like. Today we had a party of 7 and John (from the bar outside) and Chris?? were our wonderful and attentive servers. The prices are not cheap - but nothing is these day - $9.00 for French Onion soup and $12.00 for a wedge salad (very good and fresh). I added $7.50 for a few medium sized grilled shrimp to be added. The hummus platter is also very good here. Lots of beers and booze, too. We like it! read more

I have written several reviews in the past about Gullifty's. We have been going there for about 20 years and basically love the place. Two weeks ago we went there and were there for more than three hours because the service was SO SLOOOOOOOOW! All the food and drinks were great, was usual, but it seemed to take forever to get the food and then to get the bill. I normally pay by credit card but did not do so this time because I had no idea when or if the server would come back with my credit card. Last Wednesday we went again, and it was 100 percent different. The food and drinks were great again, as usual, but everything came out within a reasonable time. And we basically fell in love with our server, Alexis. She has lots of personality, is very efficient (she came back several times to ask how things were going), and if that's not enough, she is very pretty. (I apologize; I know that it's politically incorrect to mention it, even though it is obvious to everyone.) if I had a restaurant, I would offer Alexis a lot to come and work there! read more

Very nice update of our favourite family place of 35 years ago. The dining area is nicer, well done. The server was excellent. Hard to evaluate the food because I just had an omelet and my wife had a tasty apple-infused french toast, not gourmet foods that take much culinary skill. The menu is extensive and has many items we will want to order in future. The prices are reasonable, too. read more

Still pretty reliable after all these years. The outdoor patio is nice for those of us who prefer a more quiet environment, and I appreciate that there are vegetable-forward options on the main menu. It would be nice if they updated their non-alcoholic drinks , given the rise in popularity of mocktails, and maybe some desserts that weren't actually drowning in sugar or chocolate. read more

973rd different cheesesteak in the last four years. Guest Eater Amigo Dan. This was an interesting stop and if you go to Gullifty's you may be eating the best cheesesteak on the Main Line and possibly the Philadelphia area. The cheesesteak I ate was finely chopped and drowning in the most amazing Gullifty's made cheese sauce. After an uncomfortable conversation with Owner Jason and a quick taste test you should be eating a less chopped cheesesteak meat that glistens with a fresh morning dew of the best beer cheese sauce ever made. Ann is awesome. read more

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We had a pretty good experience here. It was more crowded than we expected so it was good we made a reservation. Our table was ready when we arrived which was great. We had a good waitress who remembered a 6 person order without writing anything down. The potato soup was good. The fajitas was also good. As typical the teenager said the burger was good The only disappointing thing was the chicken parm which was not liked. read more

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The chicken sandwich with cheese and fried onions is very good and the Thanksgiving bowl is also good if a little salty. I'm not sure what my vegetarian/occasional pescatarian husband has ordered there, but he's enjoyed it enough in the couple of times we've visited that he has suggested we go back. We've shared and enjoyed the brussels sprouts. It's pretty cozy for a bar/restaurant and I saw someone making balloon animals, presumably for children, the last time we were there. There was a table with a few children so I think despite the nearby bar, it is a decent place for families. Hot tip for anybody who can't handle stairs: don't go in the main entrance! Park along the side where Mom's Market is and under a sort of awning you will find the stairs-free entrance. I suggest going for lunch or arriving an hour or so early so that you can explore the fabulous used bookstore that is on the other side of the parking lot. read more

Awful all around. Service took 2.5 hours, food was awful, drinks were forgotten. we've been going for years but never again.

Well trained staff though few in number on this Monday night, the service did not suffer at all, and the teamwork (which always impresses me) was evident. Anthony at the door (and pretty much anyplace else he was needed) and our server John worked seamlessly and professionally. Yet a third person brought our dinner, likely to ensure it was delivered timely and hot. I mean these folks were moving with a sense of mission. In my long experience this never happens by accident. Someone in senior management is screening staff for affability and work ethic AND most importantly customer driven attitude - then supplying effective training. Anthony and John are both fine ambassadors for Gullifty's. My wife had a quiche and salad while I opted for the filet tips accompanied by perfectly flavored mashed potatoes and a sherry cram sauce. John wisely advised that, if as stated I wished my filet tips medium rare, would I mind if the tenderloin tips were delivered 'on the side' as otherwise they might wind up overcooked in the sauce. Very much appreciated - and definitely customer-focused. He read me well, determined how best to address my preferences. Good for the kitchen, good for the customer, and good for the operation. By today's standard I considered the value (defined as the relationship of the entire experience and the $$$ charged for same) was superior. read more

We've been going to Gullifty's for over 20 years. In the past, the food has been pretty good, but service is typically slow. We tried it last night to see if new management and renovations would enhance our experience. Unfortunately, it was lackluster. The food service was slow, even though the place was empty. My individual pizza was bland. My wife ordered a turkey burger with mushrooms, which had few mushrooms, and had a skimpy amount of chips. A rather bland meal, and not cheap. I'm rooting for this place, but they need to step it up. read more

I had a reservation for a party of 6 on Saturday night. We arrived early and were told the table we would be going to had received their check, so we waited on the couches in the front. Around the time of our reservation the host came to get us and proceeded to try to seat us at a table for 4. We then awkwardly stood to the side without acknowledgment and about 10 minutes later were seated at another table for 4 in the bar area that had 2 extra chairs squeezed in. Once we started ordering we were informed that the drinks included with the kids' meals were only soft drinks-logical? Then the kids' meals came out before the rest of the food and we waited 20 minutes longer (as soon as the kids were done eating) for our food to come. We did not receive any further service until we were done eating when we were informed that they were out of most of the desserts. We then waited about 15 minutes for the 1 dessert we ordered to go to come out (after having to ask where it was). Overall not the best experience. read more

It's been here for years. First visit in 1984. Lots of changes but still reliable. Loved our dishes though the menu is a little meh. Only 2 other tables for our late mother's day lunch. One occupied by the chef's family. Assumption on my part. He was very social and even cleaned up after they left. Also eavesdropped on a casual interview. Seemed like a great guy whoever he was. That kind of attitude makes everything better. read more

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service was great. burger was horrible. try hand making the burgers ... frozen patties are not good. read more

Gave Gullifty's another chance. Went on 9/29 to grab food and watch the Eagles game. Bartender placed a menu in front of me and didn't greet or otherwise acknowledge my presence. Walked by me no less than 8 times and nothing. So sad a place I used to enjoy can be this bad. Maybe I don't fit the requisite demographic. Who knows. Literally the worst place I've been to on the Main Line. Hopefully your experience is better than mine. It can't be worse!!! read more

Burger was well not good. Came out cold and limp lettuce and tomatoes did not help. The blue cheese did not exist as described on the menu. Also charged extra for the lettuce and tomatoes.....come on. McDonald's burger are better than this..... read more

Gullifty's - Buffalo burger.....disappointed - American Near Me - Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania

We used to go To Gullifty's many many years ago when our kids were young. The food was always mediocre, the service terrible. It never improved, I think due to lousy indifferent management - it's just a Main Line easy for families dump. Looks like it's still the same. Hey folks, look around and find a better eatery. read more

Gullifty's ain't what it used to be. We had the cheesesteak and flatbread and they were ok. Steak was warm but tasty. Waitress could have been a little more attentive since there was hardly anyone there. Place seemed like a dungeon in the basement with no windows read more

Service is good. Food is your typically bar food, definitely a good spot to go if you want to watch a game

They have outdoor seating which seems good, but it wasn't offered when we went for Freshman move in weekend. The Food was good, the service good....downstairs setting near the bar that had a decent selection of beer. I don't know if I would seek it out again but it worked. read more

Solid 3 stars... In house desserts are excellent! As is the beer selection. I'm really disappointed in how their "steakhouse" offerings have gone downhill tho. Think they are getting cheaper cuts of meat from what they were serving when they first started offering the steaks. They smother them in some sauce and it's very disappointing. I swear they were good when they first hit the menu! Speaking of the menu...it is HUGE with tons to eat and drink. Did I mention the house made desserts? Amazing! Worth going just for dessert... Plenty of TVs, decent burger, big menu and even brunch on the weekend. read more

5 star service. Came with a small group, no reservation, an hour and a half before Villanova played in the Final Four. The place was packed and we were told we'd wait for half an hour, and then were seated in five minutes. The place was packed and loud, but the service was amazing. I didn't get the name of our server but she was from SoCal and deserves a huge raise and a hug! The food isn't bad. I had just appetizers. the chicken quesadilla is really good. The nachos are not good--it's the cheese they use. My friends enjoyed their sandwiches and I had a bite of the salmon sandwich. Good, not great. The drinks were very good. I cracked and tried their newest drink called "the process." It had ginger ale and tasted sweet and I could drink it all day, it's so dangerously good. I also liked the Angry Orchard Rose Cider. Come for the service, the location on Lancaster, and for the bar/TV setup on game night. I'll be back. read more

Fish and Chips are delicious! Service is top-notch! My kids always leave full and happy