Great atmosphere excellent service High quality food…read more Fish tank architecture and decor

Ludwig's deserves all its local hype! It's basically in our backyard so we go often or on special…read moreoccasions but we always have a delicious meal and the service is excellent. I most recently got the lobster ravioli and it was to die for! Cocktails are great as well.

A few days before the birth of our first child, one of my oldest friends came down from Brooklyn…read morefor what we understood would be my final properly indulgent night before parenthood. We have known each other since we were five, lived together in New York for six years, and stayed close through marriages, children, and jobs that occasionally made us question our sanity. He has seen me at my absolute best and worst, and he was also the person who helped me get fit and regain some discipline while we worked in finance and used excess to numb the misery of those jobs. Choosing Butcher & Singer gave the evening exactly the ceremonial weight it deserved. Steakhouses take on different meanings as you move through life. In your early twenties, an expense account dinner feels like the dream: free drinks and an extravagant meal while you are broke, eating ramen, and sitting at the bottom of the professional food chain. By your early thirties, after enough wining and dining in Midtown Manhattan, the ritual can feel exhausted, and another steakhouse dinner holds little appeal. In your early forties, with young children and fewer unstructured nights, catching up with a lifelong best friend over a great steak feels incredibly meaningful, partly because neither the dinner nor the friendship needs to become a weekly habit. That contrast was especially fitting because my friend is remarkably health-conscious and frugal despite being tremendously successful. He seldom strays from his disciplined diet, while I have historically been much more willing to wander toward fries, dessert, and whatever reckless topping appears on the menu. A traditional steakhouse lets both people leave satisfied: one can order a lean steak and vegetables, while the other can treat the table as permission to suspend judgment for two hours. We shared the same celebratory dinner, but our plates still reflected exactly who each of us had always been. Inside, Butcher & Singer delivers the classic steakhouse fantasy with extraordinary conviction. The soaring ceiling, monumental columns, and amber lighting give the dining room a glamorous scale, while the dark wood, painted murals, and small shaded lamps keep all that grandeur from becoming severe. This is where Stephen Starr's judgment becomes especially apparent, because both Butcher & Singer and nearby Barclay Prime depend on concepts that could age badly: one could become stuffy and antiquated, while the other could become glossy and artificial. Instead, Butcher & Singer still feels transportive, Barclay Prime remains contemporary and cool, and each succeeds because the design, service, and atmosphere are executed with total confidence. Our meal included what I believe was a Caesar salad, filet mignon, asparagus, fries, and a rich chocolate fudge cake. I added a blue cheese garnish to my steak, a completely unnecessary flourish that became the crown jewel on an already excellent piece of meat, while my friend kept his side of the table considerably cleaner. Parc creates a useful third point in Starr's small Rittenhouse constellation: its bar steak and burger offer a more casual form of red meat, somewhere between an ordinary dinner and the full ceremony of Butcher & Singer or Barclay Prime. I appreciate both, but a burger leaves me feeling heavier, while a properly cooked lean steak can feel filling and indulgent without ruining the rest of the night. Only one detail could have improved our experience. We sat at a small table near the host stand and the clock, which was comfortable and entirely reasonable for a table for two, but it left us slightly outside the dramatic center of the room. This was no one's fault, merely the kind of learned preference that comes from seeing the full room afterward and knowing where I would request to sit on a future visit. I hope to return when the budget allows, settle farther inside among the leather booths, glowing lamps, and sweep of the murals, and once again let Butcher & Singer make a rare night with an old friend feel worthy of savoring.

This place is stunning on the inside and I absolutely love the lore of all the movies that have…read morebeen filmed inside and the various businesses that the building housed before the restaurant. With that, the food was good and it didn't feel just like your typical steakhouse and I attribute that to the service and how wonderful the staff was. We ordered the oysters, onion soup, delmanico steak, porter house, and the fillet. The table shared the hash brown which was absolutely delicious and by far one of the best items I've had at a steakhouse potato wise. We also ordered the asparagus and the seasonal corn dish. For dessert we had peanut butter tart, cheesecake, and ice cream. Over all this was a great experience and I would definitely come back.

The steak here is amazing!! We got the delmonico which is apparently their ribeye and it was…read moredelicious! The raw oysters were great as well! The steak with the raw oysters and the calamari was definitely enough for two people! The Brussels sprout side was also delicious! Service was great here and everyone was so nice! Best steak in the area for sure

4 stars for great service. I came to Joey Chops to try their oyster's rockefellar…read more I saw someone on tv eating those style of oysters and I was curious to try it. I ordered takeout online. I got a text message that my order was ready in about 20 minutes. Service was pleasant on pickup. The oyster's is a apepitizer that comes in three. I believe it's broiled and they have spinach and cheese on top. When I tried it, I thought the toppings was good but I didn't like the texture of the oyster. Eww. Oyster's are aquired taste and I'll stick to eating them fried.

Everything was phenomenal…read more.... Food..10 out of 10 Service.. 10 out of 10 Atmosphere. 10 out of 10

I went here for the first time and the food was so good. The steak was so flavorful and cooked to…read moreperfection. I didn't know what to get so the waitress recommended the steak that comes with onions. It was delish. The fries were crispy and salted. The mashed potatoes had a good flavor to it. The drink was good. My only complaint about the food was the calamari came room temperature instead of hot. The service was amazing. The waitress always made sure we were satisfied. The only reason why I give it a 3 star review is because I had leftover steak. When I got home and opened the container, they gave me someone else's steak. That was a huge disappointment so I threw it out.

This restaurant is located inside the Inn at Chester Springs. First off it's a restaurant within a…read morehotel/motel, which already puts it at a serious disadvantage. It's tough for these types of restaurants to really stand out and distinguish themselves. They have to pretty much be doing everything right. The place is fairly cozy - read small. In fact the bar of the same namesake right next door is actually twice as large as the restaurant. The place is done up to be slightly upscale in terms of decorations and table settings. As for the food, we were there on a Friday night and it turns out they have a buffet on Fridays. It smelled good and the price was right so we opted for it. For starters they had mixed greens salad which was fresh and delicious, a mozzarella salad, breads and chilled shrimp. The chilled shrimp where the medium-small size and they had a really off/chlorine taste to them. Fortunately I only took a few of the shrimp. For entrees they had a cook to order station with choice of pasta, toppings and sauces. They also had a chicken dish, tilapia in a butter cream sauce and prime rib. The sides were mashed potatoes, squash and a few other typical sides. The pasta was so-so. The chicken was the same. The big stars of the night were the tilapia, the prime rib and the mashed potatoes as all were delicious. My wife even commented that the tilapia and the mashed potatoes were amazing. The desserts were in a word, horrible. It was painfully obvious from just looking at them that they were the mass manufactured type (you know, the kind that taste like Little Debbie) and not at all fresh. We sampled a few between my wife and I but were disappointed by it all. The service was half decent and friendly, though not exceptional. Our server was MIA at various times which for how small the dining area is and how empty it was when we were there is a bit ridiculous. Another strike was that the first wine glass I was given had obvious lip marks on it. YUCK! This is a fairly benign place that I think wishes it was more than it is but just doesn't have the tools to quite get there. I would really be curious as to what items from their regular menu taste like but I doubt we'll bother going back just to see.

I go for the bands, but the bar pretty much is below average. Music can be great- don't expect much…read moreelse

My girlfriend and I had a great time at The Chop House Grill! The atmosphere was great, and it was…read morethe perfect place for us to enjoy a nice meal together. We had a wonderful experience and really enjoyed our time there. It's always nice to find a place where you can relax, enjoy good food, and make great memories with someone special. We would definitely recommend The Chop House Grill and look forward to coming back again! Excellent Service from Liza! Liza was an amazing server! My girlfriend and I had a great time, and she helped make our experience even better. She was friendly, attentive, and made sure we were well taken care of throughout our visit. Great service really makes a difference, and Liza definitely went above and beyond to make our evening enjoyable. We truly appreciate her hospitality and would be happy to have her as our server again. Thank you, Liza, for helping make our night so great!

It was a warm and sunny day to relax and enjoy delicious food and cocktails at the Chophouse Grille…read morein Exton. We chose the patio for several reasons, it's a lovely area and we brought our puppy, (20 month old Newfoundland) for her first visit to our FAVORITE restaurant. She was well behaved too. We were greeted by Julia, our server, who immediately provided a large container of fresh water for our Lizzy Lou. Julia was very attentive and so pleasant. Made us feel like family. Samantha, one of the talented bar staff, made me a delicious spicy margarita, it was on point! My husband had a Grapefruit Crush, one of his favorite cocktails there and he was pleased as usual! As long as our pup was enjoying the shade provided by the big umbrellas we ordered food. We both decided on burgers, Turkey burger and the CH grille burger. Made just as we ordered! I am all about presentation, I know they were burgers, but the way they presented with the variety of layers and the rolls with grill lines on them, made them look extra appetizing. DELICIOUS Our visits to this Chophouse Grille in Exton is always a huge treat for us. The managers always make it a point to check on us, they are so very special. Thank you Mo, Natalie and Lexie ( sorry we missed you Katie) The servers there are amazing, we just can't thank them enough for making us feel so much like family! We totally recommend Chophouse Grille. Tell them Grammy and Poppy sent you

Michael Michael…read moreMichael He was the server of all servers . He was professionally n utterly so cool n calm n collected. He set the tone --- that we were not going to be rushed n hurried . He was exquisite. The food was good ... but , he was even better . A+++

Absolutely loved this meal. Everything felt thoughtfully prepared and beautifully presented. The…read moresteak was cooked to a perfect medium-rare--tender, juicy, and full of rich flavor with a great sear on the outside. Each slice practically melted in my mouth. The fries were crispy and well-seasoned, elevated by fresh herbs and truffle. The crab cake was a standout too--golden on the outside, moist inside, and packed with flavor, finished with a smooth, buttery sauce that didn't overpower it. We did order cosmos and I will say they were way too strong so we switched to wine which was better. Also a man came up at gave us $100 towards our meal so that may speak to the type of crowd. Overall, the meal felt indulgent yet balanced, with every component done right. A truly satisfying dining experience that I'd happily order again.

Lovely solid middle of the road steak place. Their drinks are a bit pricy but there's some deals…read moreand they are flavorful. The steaks and salads are juicy and plenty of food. Where I think many places have skimped or given up, this place stays strong in its lane. You'll never expect crazy fancy, but I got a very good meal with solid service and reasonable prices. That's pretty good these days!

Went there for lunch on Christmas Eve, the service was quick, the food all came out perfect and…read moredelicious, there wasn't one bad experience. The soup is delicious, the baby back ribs is delicious and tender, the appetizers are also delicious. Definitely try the mango lemonade. The New York strip came out perfect. The place looks nice inside and have a very good atmosphere. Would come back again

My partner and I stopped by for dinner at Barclay Prime to celebrate an anniversary. The inside was…read moresuper swanky with chandeliers, dim mood lighting, velvet chairs, and bookshelves. To start we ordered a cab sauv wine (recommended by our very charismatic waiter), the oysters on the half shell, and the broiled bone marrow. The oysters and wine were both great. We chose 3 east coast and 3 west coast oysters. I wasn't too familiar with the difference but it was fun eating them side by side. East coast is sweeter while west coast is saltier and more briny. They came with a little onion vinaigrette. The bone marrow was less impressive. I was really looking forward to this dish since it's a little hard to come by. But it was a let down. There was barely any bone marrow in our bone. And the little that was there was lacking flavor. It kinda tasted like nothing. There wasn't even enough bone marrow to thinly spread across 1 piece of toast. We ended up enjoying the side of onion jam more than the marrow itself. I'd skip this next time. For our mains, we split the Porterhouse and ordered a few sides: grilled broccolini, Kenner square mushrooms, and truffle Mac and cheese. The broccolini was super simple, just oil salt and pepper. But it was perfect. So well cooked and the perfect veggie to compliment a steak. The mushrooms were also excellent. Very well seasoned and cooked well. The Mac and cheese was on the heavier side but it was good. Super creamy, thick, and savory. Lastly, the star of the show was our steak. The Porterhouse was huge and plenty to share between two people. We ordered medium rare. It came out slightly on the more rare side but I didn't mind at all. The meat was so tender and delicious. We ordered a side of creamy horseradish sauce that paired perfectly with the meat. I'd order this again in a heartbeat. A cool feature of this restaurant was that they let us choose our steak knife from a selection of 5-6 different knives. It felt like choosing a sword for battle haha As a surprise at the end of our meal, our waiter came out with a little chocolate mousse since we told him we were celebrating. It was a very special touch that left a lasting impression. Overall, we loved our experience at Barclay Prime and felt like this was the perfect place to celebrate a special occasion.

definitely dark in there, so give your eyes a minute to adjust--or be ready to pull out your cell…read morephone light to read the menu! Our waitress was wonderful--calm, easygoing, and incredibly knowledgeable about the menu, including details about how everything was raised and sourced. We started with the oysters, followed by the Caesar salad, which was excellent. For steaks, we had the ribeye and the NY strip, and both were cooked to perfection with an amazing crust and so much flavor. I'm normally a ribeye person, but man... that NY strip may have won me over. It had this incredible flavor with just a hint of sweetness. Both steaks were so good that absolutely no sauce was needed. For sides, we tried the broccolini, mac & cheese, mushrooms, and mashed potatoes. Everything was really good, although there wasn't one side that necessarily stood out above the rest. And dessert--do NOT skip the banana crème brûlée. Definitely one you need to try! Overall, a great steakhouse experience with perfectly cooked steaks, great service, and plenty of flavor.

Highly recommend happy hour at the bar - great specials, food was delicious and bartenders were…read moreattentive, yet not overbearing.

After our less than stellar experience the first time we came here, I had given honest but…read moreconstructive feedback on OpenTable regarding the restaurant. The manager had reached out to me on OpenTable and offered to send me a gift certificate to encourage me to come back, so we did that last night and our experience was AMAZING and truly one of the best meals we've ever had even with some of the sides, not being our favorite. We happened to have an entire area of the restaurant to ourselves and our waiter was attentive, gave great recommendations and was friendly. I had a piña colada sangria and a glass of sweet riesling, both of which were excellent. My boyfriend had two old fashions which he also really enjoyed. Once again, we were blown away by the appetizers. The crab dip is probably one of the best things you can get here. The grilled Caesar had excellent flavor and the shrimp were a good size. They were offering a special Wagyu steak that evening, which I decided to get and my boyfriend had the 12 ounce New York strip. This was my first time having Wagyu and it was cooked perfectly, medium rare to my liking and just melted in my mouth. We also ordered sides of plump crab meat so that we could top our steak with it, mac & cheese, mashed potatoes, and shredded brussels sprouts with bruschetta. While the mac & cheese and shredded Brussels left more to be desired, it didn't lessen our dining experience in the least. We ended dinner by sharing a delicious crème brûlée served with a biscotti (not picture because we ate it too fast!) If it hadn't been for the manager Michael teaching out to let me know he heard my feedback and offering a gift certificate to dine with them again, we probably wouldn't have come back, given this is about a 45 minute drive from the city. But I can honestly say that this experience completely changed our view of the restaurant and we will definitely be returning for future celebrations.