Seated promply for our 7 PM reservation. Glanced over the Valentine's Specials. I went with the Best on the Main Line, their French Onion Gratin Soup and the Crab Cakes. I was able to sub the Spinach out for Carrots & Zucchini. Menu said you can have anything your way. The Soup was delicious, the Crab cake was delicious as well. More Crab then filler. BYOB!! Dessert I had the Creme Brulee with Coconut & Banana. Definetly want to go back to try the other menu items. Owner also the hostess was lovely. Been in business for 17 years. read more

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Service was attentive and they made sure we were well taken care of. I was there for brunch and the food was good, I would like to try their dinner menu. The space is small and gets busy. read more

Yesterday we went to Ryan Christopher to celebrate my mother's birthday. The staff had just returned from vacation and they were sooo welcoming and loving. Even though this was our first time here they treated us as family. It's a small intimate restaurant with a casual feel. All of the staff were eager to assist, offered warm smiles and displayed caring energy. The food was fresh, flavorful and came in healthy portions. I forgot to take pictures of the appetizers because we were hungry. My son said the cheesesteak egg rolls were great. My mom loved the French onion soup and I enjoyed the Cesar salad. None of us finished our entrees because we saved room for dessert. Normally I can easily pick one dessert however I struggled to narrow it down. The pictures don't do the quality of the food justice. Can't wait for my next meal at Ryan Christopher !!! read more

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This is the cutest BYOB with large portions. The food is delicious! I have been here twice in the last month. First was a brunch with family. They have a covered patio that makes it perfect for a little party. 16-18 people at most! I had the shrimp and grits. Great flavor. The grits could've been cooked a little longer but a lot of people enjoy the gritty grit of it best. The pancakes were divine! With just a drop of syrup you have perfection. When I came back for dinner, I got the coconut shrimp. Butterflied with an orange marmalade you can't get any better. Crispy, crunchy and light. I think it is the higher quality meat that made the cheesesteak egg rolls better than I've had in the past. A thicker roll dough with seasoned ketchup! Delectable and the provolone cheese hit the spot. The Milan salad was perfect. Initially I didn't think thousand island would be good on it so I asked for it on the side. It DOES work! I'm always too full to try dessert but it is a must next visit. read more

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Loved this quaint and charming eatery for brunch! There's indoor and outdoor seating. It's a byob! Prices are surprisingly affordable for large quality portions! They were able to accommodate a reservation for our party of 10 with ease. Everyone enjoyed their meal. Service was fantastic. The owner stopped by for a visit and made us feel like regulars. Sunday is their only brunch day and I'd definitely return for dinner. Note about parking, it's a small neighborhood so leave yourself some time to find street parking. read more

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What a lovely restaurant in this quaint town. The owner is magnificent and makes you feel at home. The service is superb and the food is just amazingly good. The prices are great and portions very generous. They have many options but not too many. I'd truly like to try them all. A great place to take a love one out for a celebration or just a quiet evening with friends or a date. It truly fits all occasions. The brunch was fabulous. I'll be back for sure, Lord willing read more

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We just returned from our third anniversary dinner in a row at Ryan Christopher's, one of a half dozen or more times we've eaten there. If the fact that we've chosen to spend so many of our anniversaries there isn't a sufficient comment on how much we love eating there, I'll mention that we've never had a single meal that wasn't superb from start to finish. Tonight was no exception: we had Crab Bisque, Crispy Coconut Shrimp, Poached Pear Salad, Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes (Voted best of the Main Line), Grilled Red Snapper Livornese, Coconut Chocolate Cheese Cake, and Blueberry Lattice Pie, each and every one up to the celestial standard of Ryan Christopher's. For those who don't know, the restaurant is family owned and run, from the chef down to the servers. It occupies a corner property in a mostly residential neighborhood in Narberth, PA. The ambiance is more like a homey country inn than a fine restaurant, but a fine restaurant it is: it won the Main Line Tines Readers' Choice for Best BYOB on the Mainline in 2025 -- well deserved. Prices are in line with other top-quality restaurants, but since it's a BYO there's no over-priced liquor, so the bottom line is delightfully reasonable -- and since the portions are very generous, you might find yourself with some scrumptious leftovers for the next day's dinner: we almost always do. Next time you're looking for fine food, at a reasonable cost, in a charming and welcoming atmosphere, give it a try. You won't regret it, and you'll find yourself coming back again. read more

Great rotating brunch menu. Lots of variety for brunch, including classics and some twists. Tell them a friend of J-Dog's sent you... read more

Friendly place. Good food and service. Service decent. Attractive ambiance. Kind of a neighborhood place. One is greeted nicely

This restaurant was ranked as one of the top brunch spots in the suburbs by Philadelphia Magazine, and it did not disappoint! The Breakfast Sliders were phenomenal for a reasonable $11.99 in this crazy time of inflation. The Louisiana style maple syrup hot sauce was a delectable mixture of sweetness and spice that was perfect for dipping the biscuit sandwich and home fries. So excited to have this BYOB in the neighborhood. The staff were very friendly and right on time with service. There is street parking close by, so you can walk right up to the storefront. Kudos to this establishment for rebounding after a relatively recent fire. Looking forward to returning! read more

Ryan Christopher - New American Near Me - Narberth, Pennsylvania

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This American cuisine offers some great menu selections from a great price! I had there Chipotle Burger medium rare; perfection! Wonderful staff and owners! The out and indoor seating was very nice and not too loud. read more

Ryan Christopher - Outdoor seating - New American Near Me - Narberth, Pennsylvania

This spot is my lowkey Brunch spot. It's a small and everyone in there is personable. It is in a close tight-knit neighborhood of Narbeth. Normally, I do not spill the beans on my secret spots, but this spot has a BOMB brunch for a BOMB VALUE. Every time I come here I give the chef my good graces because I am happy with the meal I get. I have been here for bunch on 4 different occasions and dinner on 1 occasion and never been disappointed. The short-rib hasher is a crowd favorite and now it is one of my favorite brunch items from here. The flavors blended nicely, the potatoes were crisp yet soft to the bite. The eggs had a little run to them, but not enough to be overwhelming. This location has a chokehold on my wallet and I wouldn't have It any other way lol. Did I mention is BYOB! Cheers and long live Ryan Christopher. read more

Ryan Christopher - Short Rib Hasher - New American Near Me - Narberth, Pennsylvania

A quaint family feeling restaurant tucked in a neighborhood. This restaurant popped up on my google search so we decided to try it on a Friday night. I was able to call that day and make a reservation at 5:30. When we got there it was pretty empty & we were seated right away. It got busier as time passed. You could tell that most of their customers were regulars! We ordered the cheesesteak egg rolls and chicken parm to share. Both had very generous portions & were perfect to share between the two of us. Both were AMAZING. The egg rolls were so crisp on the outside and the filling was delicious. The chicken parm was the best I've ever had. Every bite was filled with the crispy batter, a decent amount of sauce and gooey cheese. We ended with a slice of their snickers pie. Tasted exactly like a snickers!! Would definitely recommend this place!! read more

Ryan Christopher - Snickers pie - New American Near Me - Narberth, Pennsylvania

What a lovely surprise! We happened upon Ryan Christopher and so glad we did. We sat by a table close to the hostess stand. You know you're in for a great meal when the hostess greats guests by name. A culinary delight, great service, perfect ambiance! *chef kiss* read more

Ryan Christopher - New American Near Me - Narberth, Pennsylvania

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Food is superb. A bit strange you get dinged for using a credit card so bring cash. Service is nice but seems wait staff a bit short handed. Bar tender came over to help. read more

Back when I worked across the street in Narberth, I'd get Ryan Christopher's for lunch as often as possible. There are so many delicious menu items to choose from and the staff is truly so kind. Last night while visiting the area, I placed an order to pick up dinner. I used the Yelp app to schedule it for 6 PM and got the French Onion Au Gratin and the Toasted Goat Cheese and Beet Salad. Two of my all time favorites here. When I arrived to pick them up (a few minutes early) they were ready and my soup was still very hot. Everything was packaged perfectly so I could place it in my car without any spills. By the time I got back to eat, my soup was still warm (honestly the perfect temperature because the cheese hadn't gotten too stiff). The toasted goat cheese was as delicious as I had remembered. I really wish that there was a place in the city where I could get this same salad - it is my favorite!!! Another menu highlight at Ryan Christopher's is their burgers. I've tried multiple burger options and every single one is delicious and the fries are great too! I wish I were still a minute away from Ryan Christopher's every weekday because it is truly an incredible establishment. As an FYI, they are not open for lunch right now due to staffing shortages. read more

We always enjoy the food. Service is very good. Weather permitting, we enjoy sitting outside.

3.5 rating Had a wonderful dinner with family. The restaurant is in a converted home. Not too bad or too small with outdoor seating. The service was friendly and the food came out quickly. Nice size menu giving you a good choice of chicken veal and fish items. BYOB which is always a bonus as liquor just hiked up the bill. The soft shell crabs were fabulous and it is always a treat when the show up on any menu. The short ribs were cooked just right. read more

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Haven't been there for a while but I found it to be a consistently good food restaurant and not overly priced.

Wonderful dinner there with out -of- town guests. We loved it. I had the pork chop special, perfectly done. The woman who waited on us was sensational. There was a large, noisy birthday party going on, but I looking forward to going back when it's quieter. read more

The service was sub parr, very unfriendly wait staff. Specifically asked for no onions in my dinner because of a food sensitivity and they were all throughout the liver and no checking back to see if everything was ok even as I asked if something on the plate had onions and the response was no it's only the skin on the smashed potatoes. Very lucky I didn't have a major allergic reaction. Then the bill came and I was charged the full amount for my meal. Disappointing, eaten here several times and it was great, this time as if the customer was the last thing on their mind. read more

I came here today (I literally just left the restaurant 30 minutes ago) and immediately desired to give this restaurant the honest 5 star review it deserves. First of all, Phyllis the owner and her staff are absolutely amazing. We had an 8-top celebrating my birthday brunch and each staff member was beyond attentive and kind to us. The food was absolutely delicious. I recommend the short rib hash and the bananas foster French toast. No one in our party regretted their meals. I also recommend any and all of their dessert cakes/pies baked in-house! Please come here for brunch AND dinner. You will not regret it. Get ready for a joyful dining experience. read more

Super cute little spot! Tucked in between houses on a residential street. Really homey feel and amazing service! Food was excellent and portions very generous. Had the option soup...so yummy! And save room for dessert because they are good (and big!) Would definitely come back again. read more

Wonderful family owned restaurant! Buratta was amazing the laughter and smiles all around were wonderful will be going back regularly.

We just went to Ryan Christopher for the first time because our friend, who was in the hotel/restaurant business for many decades, said it was her favorite restaurant. I was surprised at first because it looks like a neighborhood restaurant in Kensington or South Philly with a working class clientele, which Ryan Christopher also seems to have. It is so NOT Main Line! But oh my goodness, THE FOOD is as good as in the fanciest upscale center city palaces of gastronomy! The mussels, crab cakes, salmon dishes are spectacular, and the portion sizes are obscene! We left with enough for two more full dinners. And do not forget the homemade desserts, which are world class! Prices are very reasonable; every staff person is super-friendly (our server, Kelsie, was delightful), and it is BYOB! So what's not to like? highly, highly recommended. read more

We were there tonight celebrating our anniversary! The first dinner out since COVID-19 started! Wow! Let me say it again...WOW! We had two soup specials, pear salad, and the crab cakes...and THREE desserts...all delicious! Great service and a warm and friendly environment. Tables were outside and people were able to keep distant. Everyone had their masks. Awesome dinner and dessert! Thank you Rya read more

Ryan Christopher - Desserts! Yummy! - New American Near Me - Narberth, Pennsylvania

I found out about this place in April and have been here at 4x since. I love the family atmosphere which is reflected in the personable service. The last time I came I had the banana French toast with a side of scrapple and eggs, delicious. In prior visits I had the sweet potato hasher, yummy! I have only been here for brunch, one of these days I will come for dinner. I've seen the dessert tray and everything looked phenomenal! read more

Ryan Christopher - Banana French toast that is served in syrup, delicious! Not super sweet. - New American Near Me - Narberth, Pennsylvania

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Great atmosphere - dined outside - they were very accommodating, I had the mussels as a main course and they added pasta to the dish which made it great. Very relaxed vibe and a quality night out. read more

Excellent food -- being native Nebraskans, we couldn't *not* have the seafood, and it did not disappoint! Wonderful.

My husband took me here for my birthday. I've eaten here before but he hadn't. I had the crab cakes, which are my very favorite in all of the Main Line. I LOVE that dish. My husband had one of the pasta specials and after two bites asked me if we could come back next week. Desserts are fabulous. We had Snickers Pie & Chocolate Mousse Cake. I am pretty sure that we just found our favorite restaurant! read more

Amazing delicious dinner! Kim greeted us with a welcoming nature. The chicken and shrimp piccata is a must, along with the crab cakes.

EXCELLENT food and service! Food was so good for dinner that we came back 12 hours later for brunch and were equally impressed. Portions were HUGE and service was outstanding. They are doing something great here and show that they care so much with what and how they serve it. We will definitely return on future visits to Philly. read more

Food was delicious and service was so warm/charming! This place is truly a gem...you can tell the owners put so much love into what they do. Both my shrimp scampi and husbands short rib burger were so flavorful...we couldn't get enough! Can't wait to make this one of regular spots. read more

The calamari was the best I've had. We had chicken artichoke and chicken shrimp dinners served perfectly with nice sauces . Shared a chocolate cake dessert - great ending . read more

Ryan Christopher is the absolute best place for brunch! The menu is innovative and the food is delicious...every single time. It's a small family owned establishment and I love supporting local businesses whenever I can. read more

Good food. The service is great. Everyone there is so nice especially the owners. Have a great time.

I'm sorry that I'm the 5 years of living down the street we have never been here. Had a great take out dinner including cheesesteak egg rolls, Mac&cheese with short ribs, and cranberry salmon. I will definitely Order from there again. read more

One word: HASHER. Fantastic BYO and one of my all time favorite brunch spots in the area. So many menu choices and no corkage fee (at least not for our vodka, champs and wine that we brought!) Been here for dinner as well and had an amazing meal. Great service full of kind people that make you feel like you're "at home" when you are there. Kim was our server today and killed it! Cool, cozy feeling when you're inside with an exposed brick wall and just a few TVs. Also outdoor seating is available with great views as the place sits on a corner. read more

Ryan Christopher - The Hasher - best brunch meal of all time. I don't even open a menu when I go in anymore. - New American Near Me - Narberth, Pennsylvania

Got rib family meal from Ryan Christopher's. It says feeds 4, but it should say feeds a small village. There was so much food, I thought they mistakenly gave me someone's pasta and called them back to offer to pay for it . Unbelievable food and service (they did not laugh at me). I ordered chicken fingers and fries for kids because takeout is hit or miss with them. They ate the family meal and not the chicken fingers . read more

My husband and I have dined at Ryan Christopher's on several different occasions. Every time we leave, we're stuffed and more importantly satisfied. Although we've never dined here for dinner the breakfast and lunch options are great. They have something for everyone from waffle egg sandwiches, chocolate chip pancakes, to poached pear salads and Thai chicken wraps. Everything we've tried has been tasty. The restaurant has expanded their seating area. They removed the bar/ griddle area and have introduced a larger seating area. In the warmer months you can done outside. I'm giving it a 4 because the service, although friendly, is not always attentive. read more