Today, my fiancée and I had brunch at this cozy little spot we found through the Everywhere Is…read moreQueer app, and we're so glad we did! I stuck with my usual two eggs, which were cooked perfectly and tasted amazing. My fiancée ordered the Pretty Toast, their take on French toast, topped with cream cheese, pecans, and sweetened peaches. It honestly reminded me of peach cobbler! When I saw her plate, my jaw dropped--I was instantly jealous! She let me steal a couple of bites, and it was absolutely delicious. It's one of those dishes you could enjoy for breakfast, brunch, or even as a sweet snack. The food was a solid 10/10. Our server, Ben, was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and attentive. He took the time to tell us a little about the menu and even suggested we try something different. Looking back... I probably should have listened! The atmosphere was clean, cozy, and inviting. It honestly felt like sitting in your nonna's kitchen--warm, comfortable, and full of charm. We can't wait to come back and work our way through the dinner menu. If brunch was this good, we have a feeling dinner will be just as amazing!

Went for brunch and was thoroughly impressed and excited for South Jersey's food scene…read more Nachos at 11am shouldn't work this well, but they do-- fluffy eggs with sausage, crunchy home made chips, jalapeños and salsa verde for spice. Great to share. The artichoke cake sandwich was the sleeper hit: crispy outside, creamy inside, packed with flavor. Cozy, sentimental touch and we'll be back for dinner!

From my very first visit, I was hooked on Barcelona Wine Bar. Every visit since has reinforced that…read morefeeling. Sure, there has been the occasional hiccup here and there, but that's simply the reality of the service industry. What matters is that the overall experience has been consistently excellent, and over time I've come to know and appreciate many members of your team. My most recent visit, however, reminded me exactly why I keep coming back and fully reaffirmed my ongoing state of Barcelona Bliss. I recently made reservations for myself and a friend to celebrate his birthday. Wanting to guarantee a great evening, there was really only one choice: Barcelona. As an added bonus, I had attended UNCORKED and was fortunate enough to win an extra prize along with my free tapas button: a $100 credit toward a bottle of wine. From the moment we walked through the door, the evening was off to a great start. We were greeted by Elliot, my favorite person at Barcelona. I've always found him to be welcoming, attentive, personable, and genuinely funny. In fact, he was one of the original reasons we became regulars. When he first served us, he combined exceptional service with an engaging personality that made every visit feel special. As always, he was on top of everything and even made a point of wishing my friend a happy birthday. I could spend pages describing the food, service, and atmosphere, but I'll spare you my rambling. Suffice it to say, the evening was exceptional. Every member of the team seemed committed to making sure we had a memorable experience. Whether it was the thoughtful suggestion to combine our table with another when our growing collection of tapas and wine began to outgrow the available real estate, the delightful sommelier, a funny and attentive blonde woman whose name I unfortunately can't remember, who guided us to the perfect bottle, or our server, who never missed a beat and seemed to anticipate every need before we could ask, every member of the team contributed to making the evening truly special. The 2024 Gessamí was an inspired recommendation and undoubtedly one of the highlights of the night. Fragrant and beautifully balanced, with notes of jasmine, citrus, and ripe stone fruit, it was vibrant, refreshing, and paired wonderfully with our seemingly endless parade of tapas. The entire experience was lovely, fun, memorable, and genuinely impressive. While I unfortunately can't remember the names of either the sommelier or our server, that is in no way a reflection of their service. If anything, it simply highlights the shortcomings of my memory. Their attentiveness, professionalism, warmth, and contributions to the evening certainly did not go unnoticed and are greatly appreciated. This visit reminded me exactly why Barcelona has become such a favorite destination. Time and again, you deliver the perfect combination of outstanding food, exceptional wine, genuine hospitality, and an atmosphere that somehow feels both exciting and comfortable at the same time. While Barcelona Wine Bar is certainly a great name, in my mind it will always be known as my Barcelona Bliss.

I came here one evening with a few friends and it came highly recommended. None of us were super…read morehungry, which made tapas a perfect choice. We sat outside, and I actually never even saw the inside of the restaurant, but outside is great if you like people watching and the weather is nice. We had a lot of questions, and our server was super helpful and patient, and even went so far as to mark all the vegan options on the menu for me so that I knew exactly what I could order. The food came and it was fine. Nothing to complain about, but nothing overly remarkable on my end. I definitely think this is an atmosphere-based place. By that I mean the food was fine but it's not something I would crave normally -- or if I did, I could go to the grocery store and make myself a little charcuterie board. But it's a really nice spot if you want to hang out with friends and enjoy some drinks and snacks while catching up. It also would be a good spot for date night.

10/10 we can't wait to go back and to try the Radnor location…read more My husband ordered the Old Fashioned and said it didn't disappoint; I ordered the Rose Gold because I love any cocktail with passionfruit. We came specifically to try the tapas and loved every dish we ordered. My husband's favorite was the Gambas al Ajillo. He loved it so much that he ordered a second plate immediately after finishing the first. I couldn't decide between the Bruselas Catalana and the Coca de Alcachofas, loved both, and would definitely order both again. The overall experience exceeded our expectations and was totally worth the visit.

Note: if you want paella let your server know as soon as they initially greet you/tell you about…read morethe menu. It can take 30/45 minutes to come out. The ambiance of Amada's is very "date night intimate". The lighting is fairly dim and the temperature of the restaurant is kept a bit warmer (the open marches concept probably also has something to do with that). It is tapas style so whole my boyfriend and I waited for the paella, we got a few plates to graze on. We started with a charcuterie with the jamon Serrano and manchego cheese. Im a big fan of truffle honey and you can't really go wrong with a simple charcuterie. We also got the setas and ensalada Verde. The mushrooms were well sautéed and the sauce they were served with was absolutely delicious. The ensalada verde was very much green heavy but thats exactly what we wanted. It was auite refreshing and the oil dressing wasn't overpowering the taste or making it feel greasy. The Paella we got was the squid ink rice - very flavorful. There was shrimp, clams, squid, and chucks of monk fish. It didn't feel like the seafood was skimped on. The only thing I personally felt was too much was the spicy mayo dallops. I felt like they made the dish feel heavier than necessary and overpowered the taste of the rice. The arroz con Leche was divine. Im biased because I love rice pudding but I think adding the puffed rice on touch was such a nice touch.

I have wanted to try this place forever but do not live nearby. We stopped in for a very early…read moredinner on our way back from the city. They open at 3pm which worked perfectly as that is when we arrived. Ally provided stupendous service. Ambiance is cozy and attractive. Their playlist was great. Menu is huge with so many delectable sounding items. They offer quite a few gluten free, vegetarian, and vegan options. We ordered Bull's Horn and a French 75 with cognac not gin. Both were delicious and boozy. For food we ordered Eggplant Chips, Fig Brie Focaccia, Spicy Sweet Ribs, and Sweet Potato Tacos. I was impressed with the food. The Eggplant Chips were the star of the show. It came with a tzatziki that had diced not grated cucumber. I typically do not care for the cucumbers to be cut like that for tzatziki. Highly recommend. I can't wait to return.

Be prepared for confusion as you walk into this historic block-covering building on South Jersey's…read moreSwedesboro's classic village main street. There are three separate restaurants accessible through the main doors and an ice cream window along the building's alley way right side. The Red Hen restaurant is to the left and the BLK SHP to your right. Frankly, I never found out what bar/eatery is in the middle but it was the BLK SHP that was calling to us with their classic tapas menu. I walked through the door on the right to discover a warm comfortable dining room with a massive fireplace. The windows at BLK SHP offer glimpses of traffic along this classic South Jersey town and for non-rainy days there are seats on the old porch, which looked very comfortable. The menu is a fun curiosity with dining options listed under categories such as: "Earth, Greens, Land, and Water." It's a tapas bar, which means small plates and of course questions because we needed some menu insight. The waitress was awesome and VERY patient because she was facing newbies. Her recommendation was 2 to 3 items per person. She said some folks start "small" and add items throughout the meal, which she encouraged us to do. She did say some order a lot knowing they will be boxing food at the conclusion of their meal. My shared meal was pretty much close to perfect. Roasted Butternut Salad (The dressing was really good.), Arepa Pastor (Nice kick to its spices), Wild Mushroom Ragout (The waitress applauded this choice and although it was a relatively small plate they were very good!), and the closer was the lemony Queso de Cabra whose melted goat cheese served as dessert. If you go make sure your friends like to share food because this experience is all about sharing. Sharing delicious and filling food ... no room not temptation to check out the ice cream window. The doors swung open towards a rain drenched street and we looked at each other agreeing that the BLK SHP is a great choice to meet for dinner. I don't know what's in the middle at 1301 Kings Highway in Swedesboro and the Red Hen is to the left but comfort and great food are on the right at the BLK SHP.

The first time I went into kitchen 519 was so long ago. I've gone back since then many times and…read moremust say that the food has really upgraded. Out of all of my visits, my favorite is the weekend brunch menu. There are so many yummy things to choose from like the breakfast burrito, the banana Forester French toast, the various of Benedict's including crab, and there were a bunch of various breakfast sandwiches, but the most menu appealing one that I liked is the pork roll. On my last trip I wound getting a chicken brie apples bacon on brioche bread. It was a special of the day. From the moment I bid into it, I knew I would love it for the savoriness, the crisp and sweet tasting bread. There was a side of potatoes... Very nicely seasoned and the perfect crunch to them. On my last visit, it was a total of 10 people in our group and the customer service was great. We were all able to pay with separate checks... Always a perk. The waiter was super super friendly and kept our coffee refills going. Inside it is busy which could lead away from the quiet ambience, but I didn't mind it at all.

Wow, this the dining highlight from my recent visit! I was staying in a West Deptford hotel and…read morethis is not that far away. What a neighborhood gem from service to execution. Former home vibe, i was one of the earliest weekday diners. Since it a solo dinner, I opted for a few sides: Kimchi rice Cucumber salad Brussel sprouts (no meat or butter) The cucumber salad was so good, I ordered a second portion!! The tofu burnt ends and bbq jack fruit sounded so intriguing that I almost begged the kind server to ask the chef if they could serve a side portion. Otherwise the bbq is served in pound increments. For my lucky tummy, they obliged and wow those are both delicious vegan options! Maybe next time, i will visit here earlier during my trip to be able to take home leftovers. Booth was cozy and love that water bottle to refill my glass is on my table which sounds weird but I drink alot of water! Small place , would recommend reservations for weekend dining. Parking lot was limited too. Enjoy!

Walked in and was greeted by Joan. Kindly walked me through how it works there (cash only & BYOB)…read moreWe started a great rapport. She was kind, fun & real. Ordered calamari arugula salad (shareable size) & the rib eye ravioli- OMG- so good. Would have tried everything but was only myself! I'm told the pork chop is on point as well. Neighboring table had it. Looked delicious Joan cashed me out and sent me to a neighborhood bar where I had an amazing evening. Would highly recommend

I had the bucatini with burrata which was delicious! But what was above and beyond was the staff!…read moreOwner Luis and staff were so kind to write down other places for this CA girl to try and ensure I made my way to the hotel safely as there was a guy lingering outside. Very sweet. Highly recommend a visit and chat with them.

We dined at Hearthside Friday 7.17.26 6pm before the Kathleen Edwards Patty Griffin show at the…read moreScottish Rite. I had requested a cozy spot not a table smack dab in the middle of the floor. We were seated at a banquette corner spot which was great. Interior is way smaller than I anticipated from seeing pics but is cozy. Our server, River, was friendly and informative. Food came out at a nice pace. This was EASILY the best meal I have had out in 10-15 years. Food was stellar. Each dish was unique, well seasoned, interesting, and balanced. Positively delicious. I am irritated I waited so long to come here. I don't live near Collingswood. Prix fixe tasting menus are typically not my first choice. My eyes missed the note on their site that ala carte is only available on Wednesdays and Thursdays. I have dietary restrictions and I didn't think I was that hungry. My dining partner is an omnivore but I eat vegan part of the week. I am more a vegetarian leaning pescatarian. I do not eat offal, beef, or pork. I am allergic to beef. Tasting menus are typically problematic for me. This menu was so varied and perfectly proportioned. I had choices I was very happy with. We walked out satisfied but not grotesque. What we ordered- sicilian tuna - parsley, capers, calabrian chili, sourdough (supplemental $5) watermelon & stone fruit - mint-chili vinaigrette, fennel, stracciatella lumache - pancetta, charred corn, cherry tomato, soft egg risotto - zucchini, szechuan butter, pistachio, lemon honey Branzino to share - whole fish - tomato, black olive, fennel, burnt orange caramelized pâte feuilletée - yuzu, blackberry mint gelée, matcha crumb pâte à choux - craquelin, corn semifreddo, peach-jalapeño reduction Highly, highly recommend.

Tried this place twice. It's a suburban restaurant with suburban food and suburban people…read more At least it's byob. But not for long.

My boyfriend and I went here for happy hour. What a delight this place is. We got the half off…read moreflight based on the 3 wine flavors they have available for happy hour. We then got a berry mule off the happy hour menu. Honestly next time I would get the berry mule and try the other cocktails on the happy hour menu. It was really good. Off the happy hour menu we got the flatbread, white bean dip, empanada and chicken fingers. Highly recommend the flatbread and white bean dip. For dessert we had the ala dude cookie skillet. I would go back for the cookie skillet itself. It was delicious. Overall it was a beautiful place in an area you wouldn't expect (next to a dunkin' donuts). The waitress was very kind and explained their advanced menu. But again since we just ordered off the happy hour menu it wasn't bad. Just to let you know our bill was under $60 for 2 people with multiple plates and drinks! Highly recommend :)

Went to Bar Tacconelli's tonight hoping to be WOWED, but WOWED I was not! The service was good but…read morethe food excellence that Tacconelli's usually delivers was not present tonight. We ordered 4 small plates. Meatballs which we had from Vince before and loved, not so much tonight. They were cold, bland and very dense. Gnocchi which were mushy and lacked flavor. The arancini were over cooked (fried). The Sicilian pizza was the best, then again it should be Tacconelli's is known for pizza. Dessert was ok tiramisu. but the cappuccino was horrible! I'm not even sure what the served me! It was like mud, thick and bitter with no froth. They need to go back to the drawing board and start over. We actually cancelled a future reservation we made with friends. We will not be going back anytime soon!

Wayne, our bartender and dinner server was fantastic!! He offered opinions on food and drinks…read morewhich turned out to be outstanding. He made us feel welcome and was fun to be around.

Horrible. Stayed at…read morethe hotel for 4 nights and I decided to get to go on day 1. Food is ok, the cheesesteak spring rolls were probably frozen since it didn't have much taste. The shrimp tacos were decent. 2nd night, I decided to dine in before heading up to my room. Not sure if they are short staff or what but management need to do something about the service. I was sat, it took forever to order a drink. No one came back to see if I want anything to eat. So I decided to forget eating then I'll just keep drinking. But still no server around to come check up so I had to order from the bartender even though I was sat on a table. When I got the drink, still no table touch just dropped the drink off and they left. 3rd night to see if it's any better. I honestly just left since I was waiting to be seated and no one was coming to assist me. I was making eye contact to the server he was staring at me and I was pointing for me to go to a table but he honestly just turned around. So I left. 0 stars if I could.

My daughter treated me for early Mother's Day. This was my first time there and it was a great…read moreexperience. Our server was wonderful. Our food came out within a reasonable amount of time and it was freshly prepared. Everything I had was so delicious, I certainly have to go back to try some other things. My daughter and I started with a pitcher of red sangria which was the best I've ever had. Our food was Gambas Al Ajillo (sautéed shrimp), Ragut de Setas (sautéed mushrooms) and a board (I don't remember the name) which contained fried cheese, chicken strips, fried pork chunks, empanadas and more. We had plenty to take home! The atmosphere was nice. I really liked the booths.

Service was decent. Our Saturday night (July 26) waiter was polite and professional. Not sure of…read morehis name tbh. The bottle graveyard they keep is interesting lol. They have a lot of interesting-sounding offerings but today i kept it simple with the steak frites with chimichurri entree. It wasn't hot. For a nice clean, plain dish i didn't hate it. It wasn't a fabulous steak tho. But it was fine. Honestly for the price it was a good basic item i shouldn't really complain. The fries were seasoned well but the bland steak juice dripping onto them, of which there was a lot, was making them unpleasant. The special tonight sounded really good I have a feeling that item would've been to a higher standard. My date liked her veg options. Next visit we'll try the cordero and the papas bravas