Taste &amp; Sea

The food was delicious and Mandy, the server, was awesome! Highly recommend the bacon wrapped…read morefillet mignon, Emerald oysters on the half shell, swordfish and seafood ravioli. The creme brulee was a wonderful end to the meal.

We do frequent Brandywine and always look forward to the ambiance and food. Tonight, the bartender…read morewas Jeanine and was so pleasant and attentive. Really loved it! We sat for dinner tonight and had Craig as our server. It was not crazy busy on a Tuesday night. We always love the quality of food. My husband had the filet mignon and I had the seafood ravioli. Both were amazing. We spilt the chopped salad and could not believe they charged $1.00 for splitting the $14 salad between the two of us. Really? After a $70 steak, you charge a splitting fee? The principle does not sit well with us. The service, unfortunately, was not what I expect. He did get tables all at once, which I understand, but we felt like our table of 'only' two was a burden. I really do not like leaving a restaurant feeling like that. All in all, the food is always amazing from a taste perspective. The bar experience for a couple cocktails is also always great. They really need to work on the service aspect in the restaurant. Customers should never feel like a burden. We do love the ambiance in general and the quality of food has not disappointed.

Pear Martini

Apple cider donut cheesecake

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Great wine list

Chadds Ford Inn

4.3(7 reviews)

1.3 mi

Always amazingly delicious! Consistently good quality and service. We love it here and highly…read morerecommend!

Our friends had an 7:00 dinner reservation on Friday night.We might have waited 10 minutes but it…read morewas mainly to clean our table and set it.Our host was a nice guy and even checked on us once we where seated.Our drinks and appetizers came out quickly. One of our friends it was his birthday.He chose a bacon wrapped filet and a baked potato.His wife had bowl of their French onion .My wife had their apple walnut salad with grilled chicken on top.I had a house salad and jumbo shrimp cocktail.Our food came out quickly considering the crowd they had.Everything was great.Best shrimp cocktail I'd ever had.Really large shrimp and a very good cocktail sauce.Our friend's bacon wrapped filet was grilled to his liking and he enjoyed every bite.He and I both enjoyed a couple of their Yuengling draft that truly hit the spot.We all had a great time.Our service was out standing.Our experience was just as good as anyone could ask for.

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill

4.0(320 reviews)

1.8 mi

Nice ambiance, nice food , nice service…read more been there a few times, never been disappointed. The staff is always warm and friendly. good range of appetizers and mains. tried the prime rib here (weekends only), very nice. as good as any steakhouse.

Ambiance and seating were nice, and the food and drinks tasted good…read more Entree was brought out while we were eating our salads and appetizers and placed almost on top of our salad and appetizers as we were still eating. So....we had to choose which gets cold first, either our remaining $20 appetizer or our $50 entrees. Drinks were not kept up with. Might come back for another try - we've had good experiences in the past, but we will need to have a discussion with the manager just to set some simple expectations/instructions for our meals next time. Honestly - I was pissed to even have to take out my credit card for this one.

Fireplace

Hot Honey Chicken Biscuit

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FireBirds Bar

Sullivan's Steakhouse

3.3(406 reviews)

2.5 mi

My wife and I had dinner last night. We've been eating at the Wimington restaurant for many years…read moreand have always enjoyed the vibe and had top notch food, drinks and service. I searched Yelp out of curiosity and was shocked to see a rating of 3.3. For me this was always a 4.5-5. We had a sushi appetizer that we both loved. I had scallops and my wife had salmon since it was a Friday during lent. For dessert I was going to get a chocolate raspberry cake but the waiter tilted me to carrot cake. Wow! Amazing! Check out the pictures below. This continues to be one of our top restaurants in Wimington.

After taking a family of 10 (6 adults & 4 grandchildren between 10-16) to Sullivan's Steakhouse…read morelast night I am only 50/50 with my review. Everyone - that is, - everyone but the guy paying - enjoyed their meals. My wife and I ordered the Australian Waygu steak and Lobster and included bottle of wine for 2 deal at $199. My wife cooks an excellent steak but I wanted to try Waygu and hearing the hierarchy of Waygu goes: Japan, Australia, USA I was expecting perfection. When it 1st came out it looked too rare. But again, not having Waygu before I just went with it figuring even a fair chef at steakhouse should know the proper temperature to cook this special cut of beef. What a mistake. The 1st piece I "tried" to cut into was like cutting into the bottom of my shoe. Those 1st half dozen bites I had to spit out they were so tough. The 2nd piece of the pre-sliced Waygu was still a very tough slice and very chewy. I asked my son (44) to try it and he took a piece from to other end. He could taste the difference from a ribeye or porterhouse but again, it was tough and not as expected from such a "so called" prized piece of beef. I went back and forth with myself about complaining. But, with the grandkids there, and my son giving his lukewarm evaluation, I just decided to keep my mouth shut. Maybe it was a mistake. But we will just spend our money elsewhere (like The House of William and Merry where we always have a fantastic dining experience) I will add our service was excellent. I think her name was Harrison, or something like this. She, and the staff, served us well.

Bar

Sullivan's Steakhouse - You deserve the best - treat yourself to an unforgettable evening of hand-cut steaks, fresh seafood and signature cocktails

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You deserve the best - treat yourself to an unforgettable evening of hand-cut steaks, fresh seafood and signature cocktails

Antica Italian Restaurant

4.4(506 reviews)

2.4 mi

Excellent food and atmosphere. We went as a large party and everyone enjoyed their meal.read more

We came here for Christmas even dinner before Longwood Gardens…read more My family and were greeted warmly by the staff and felt right at home. There was so many good food items we couldn't wait to eat! For appetizer we got the calamari. While we were waiting for our appetizer we got some bread and oil. My husband made a comment about how he wished the bread coming out was warm like other restaurants. The calamari breading was light and well seasoned. Very crispy and came with a green cilantro sauces drizzled on top. I thought it was excellent! I got the veal parm which was HUGE. There was atleast 2 big pieces of veal that was breaded and seasoned well. It came on top of marinara sauce noodles. My husband got the Veal Saltimboca which was veal medallions topped with proscuitto and mozzarella with a Marsala demi glaze sauce. This was also fantastic even though my husband wasnt a fan of the truffle taste. From the service, ambiance and food. This place is great for a catch up and/or special occasion. Would love to come back and try other items on the menu :)

Festive decor!

Fileting the fish...

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Cabernet Sauvignon - Liberty School (Paso Robles, CA)

Pietro's Prime

3.8(283 reviews)

7.0 mi

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.

Great steaks with good value for the price! Sides are homestyle. Great creamed spinach. Au gratin…read morepotatoes were good, not great, with a little bacon. Very busy on a Saturday night. Our server did a good job balancing our party of 7.

French onion soup

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Cosmopolitan and Espresso martini (extra!)

The Gables At Chadds Ford

3.0(337 reviews)

4.0 mi

I heard that this was the place for some of the areas most raved about mushroom food dishes! So I'm…read morehere today to try one of these fine mushroom dishes! We ordered the mushroom soup and arugula salad to split as appetizers. Absolutely so flavorful , so fresh, & so delicious !! Absolute heaven! My bff where did the pork ribeye and I got the lobster gnocchi. This was so delicious. I seldom chose pasta and somehow the description with corn and lobster and the soothing sauce just made me feel so relaxed. I felt like I was home eating such wonderful comfort food. Love! Everything tasted well tended to. Pleasing Textures. I felt like I was home. A taste of home. I tasted my bff's choice. The pork. I felt like I jumped on an international flight to Italy and enjoyed such exceedingly full bodied, flavorful pork ribeye dish. . I cherish each mouthful. I delight in their use of micro greens visually and as sustenance. (Equally how they basil!) Thank you , Chef. I so appreciate such wonderful treasures from the herb garden. Exciting! Chef Joshua came around to each table to check on all the guests . And it absolutely was a thrill to meet him since he is responsible for nourishing our tummies tonight. A job well done and I would love to come back and try whatever the specials are here again!! Our server was attentive. The iced tea was fresh and delicious with a beautiful amber color. I enjoyed the ambience in this restaurant. Not a giant menu, which is great because they tend to the food items with great care. Everything looked as good as it tasted .

I had the braised short ribs and they were amazing. The depth and flavor of the sauce was amazing…read more Went here for a work dinner with a large group. We sat up stairs in a beautiful dining area. The service we got was fantastic. Everyone was very complimentary of the food. This place is very expensive but I had a great experience here.

Dining Room

Roasted Beet Salad, Fig & Prosciutto Flatbread, & Roasted Artichokes

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Snuff Mill

4.4(116 reviews)

6.1 mi

Visited last night for the first time and it was delectable! Highly recommend the escargot! The…read moregarlicky sauce and toasted sourdough are the perfect combination to complement the texture of this perfectly cooked appetizer! Also had the venison tenderloin special, and it was like slicing through butter and had zero gamey taste! Exceptionally prepared! Can't wait to visit again and try a steak next time.

Okay, so I typically LOVE Snuff Mill and would usually call it a 5 star experience, but had one…read moreconcern on my most recent visit for which I had to dock a star... but everything else was fabulous. My friend and I arrived a bit early for our reservation, but were quickly greeted and offered a beverage menu. Their cocktail options are creative and constantly changing, often featuring some unique foam toppers. On this particular occasion, I started with the Strawberry Kiwi Spice Margarita, which included some cardamom to add depth and warmth to the fruity drink. I also ordered the Apricot Ginger Sour, a consistent favorite bourbon cocktail with a little zing from the lemon foam on top. Both drinks were excellent. For starters, we selected a few of the fresh oysters as well as a scallop special made with a lemon beurre blanc. The scallops were perfectly cooked, and I was grateful the dish came with sourdough to sop up every last drop of that delicious beurre blanc. My entree was where things went awry. I tend toward pescetarian options and selected the lone fish on the menu that night: skate wing. My first few bites were great, though slightly oversalted. However, eventually the mouthfeel evolved into a burning, ammonia taste, and I unfortunately wasn't able to finish the dish. My friend who also had the skate wing, however, did not have that experience (and I tried a bite of hers to confirm, too!). I know skate wing can be tricky to prepare and this is a known potential issue, but it was disappointing. Luckily, dessert was fabulous once again --- we chose the coconut creme brulee which was delightful. I'm sure I'll be back. Just no skate wing for me!

Restroom

Spicy Nashville Chicken Sandwich with a side of salad

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Bolognese

Chadds Ford Tavern

3.6(297 reviews)

1.2 mi

Amazing hidden gem! Great food, decent prices, amazing service even on a super busy Saturday night…read more There was a live band so the restaurant was packed to the brim. Valet or self park. There were near 100 cars in the lot and still space to park somehow! The place was packed when we got there but we were seated in a minute! And in that time we were told by other staff that they'd be there shortly. Once seated, our server came by a few times in the 5 minutes we spent deciding on what to get haha and plenty while we were dining. I say this because it's not often you see such a packed restaurant feel like such an efficiently well oiled machine. We were there to see the band and some friends so we just got the pulled pork truffle fries, which, mind you, were some of the best fried we've had anywhere! What a pleasant surprise, as we were just grabbing a quick bite to share before having to head off. The ambiance was great, which I'd wager to be the case even without the music seeing the elegance of the decor and whatnot. The whole place was clean, not an issue in sight. Props to all the staff and management at the Chadds Ford Tavern!

First visit for a pre-year end holiday family dinner (party of 7) - was very pleased and impressed…read more Was surprised that for an early (4:00!) dinner reservation, the place was very busy. Perhaps attributable to the holidays or perhaps the happy hour pricing. The half-price items, including Guiness on tap, made it especially affordable. Service was superb. Despite how busy they were, our server, Cathy, gave us excellent attention. Food orders came out quickly from the kitchen. Having sampled Fish & Chips the world over, I can say that this is among the very best. Large serving size (not necessaily a positive), but in this case fried fish done perfectly, no sogginess, but also not too dry. Fries were very good as well. Pasta primavera was excellent. Everyone else seemed completely happy with their orders. They have free valet parking.

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Bar area

Blue Bell Inn

3.7(434 reviews)

24.5 mi

Over all positive experience. Had a business meeting at the Blue Bell Inn. Sat table in hall by…read morethe court yard. Next time would choose the dining room. Too noisy where we were. The appetizers and main courses were better than what I expected. The service adequate.

Bottom line up front: Blue Bell Inn is sadly a mixed bag. Drinks are strong and well made (A-) ,…read moreservice is attentive (A-), but the happy hour bar food is uneven and often mediocre (C-). Overall, the HH experience could be (and should be, considering how much business they rake in!) so much better. My GF and I occasionally meet up here at the bar for happy hour, most recently on a weekday afternoon in March 2026. We ordered several apps: -- The dozen PEI oysters were poorly shucked and contained bits of shell. They were very small and, as a result, barely contained any oystery taste. Also, the oysters are opened in advance, and not to order, which I think dries them out and compromises their quality. I won't buy them anymore -- what a shame! -- The fillet mignon "duo", which we ordered medium-rare, was overcooked. The meat wasn't tender, either. Strike two! -- The focaccia sandwich with fries was decent.