We had a dinner reservation at the Bridge Inn and it's good that we did. The place was full. We parked across the street in the overflow lot. The crowd was older. The place was dated, packed with tables in every room and a little too stuffy in the summer heat. Our party was immediately seated, but the beautifully folded napkins were quickly pushed aside as we grabbed wet wipes to remove a sticky residue from one of our chairs. Multiple drink menus offered beer, wine, cocktails, martinis and specials. The Dubai chocolate martini was the favorite - chocolatey smooth and creamy, topped with crushed pistachios. We dined on shrimp puttanesca , salmon with pesto, shrimp Alfredo and eggplant Neapolitan, each served with pasta, a side/salad and dinner rolls. Portions were large and all the items were well prepared and delicious! Although the online menu needs to be updated, the prices are still reasonable. Our party of four enjoyed dinner and drinks for about $150. It's worth visiting, but if you're going on the weekend, be sure to make a reservation. read more

We crossed over into The Bridge Inn and were pleasantly surprised! Mom's birthday brought the family together for an early dinner. A Saturday at 6pm, party of 5 arrived. A fall chill was in the air, however the heat was ablazing at the Inn. Downgrade for atmosphere in the temperature. Like we wished we were all dressed for summer. Really unappealing in how hot it was. Especially in that we were seated for awhile with a larger party. However, all the sweat was worth the food. The food was great. Really solid. We over ordered but had the chance to enjoy a vary of menu. Our experience in the extensive cocktail menu was nice. Top tier martini selection. We've enjoyed before at The Martini Bar upstairs and at dinner now, as well. Onto the food- Slower paced, but we needed the spacing with our courses. Appetizers included the Baked Brie in Puffed Pastry, the Escargot and Crab & Artichoke Dip. All devoured. All large portions. The brie was creamy and flaky, almost did not need all the bread accompanying. The escargot should have been renamed as mushroom toast. No overt snail, but the mushrooms were gorgeous!! Multi species, woodsy, buttery. The crab dip was creamy, with noticeable dollops of both crab and artichoke. Discernible and delightful. And chips- flash fried fresh. Entrees ordered took a bit to arrive. But as said, we needed the time to digest. Entrees around were the Burger, Steak Diane, Veal Oscar, Crab Cake, and Scallops Provençal. The restaurant was very accommodating with my mother's picky nature. She modified the single crab cake with a baked potato sub and applesauce. Just enough for her to be happy. On entrees will start with the Goods- The Burger tasted fine, no flair and crisp chips. The Steak Diane was juciy, lots of herby mushroom and beautiful roasted potatoes. French Onion Soup- brothy, cheesy, but a bit too much sherry. The Betters- Crab Cake and Baked Potatoes. The crab cake was pure, not much filler and kept structure. Each potato was baked well, skin smokey in a sliceable potato bite. The Best- Hello Oscar! We were so impressed with the tender, white, huge lumps of crab in the veal sauce. Extraordinary in offering. Then Scallops!!!!! My dish. Wow. Just wow. Put me into the category of scallop snob. I make them at home regularly and can tell when the cook is complete just by the smell. These came out & smelled and looked perfect. Sunk that fork in. Ahhhhh. No resistance. Seared beautiful outside and perfect pillow inside. Divine. One of the best scallop dishes. I WILL eat this again! Standout star of the menu. One creme brûlée finished the meal as the birthday dessert. Caramel sugar crisp, but a bit unstructured, a little too runny. We will be back to The Bridge Inn.... .....But maybe next time we'll dress in layers. Well done. read more

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They always have the best food! I start off with appetizers and it's always hard to pick which one so sometimes I get two. The food is always amazing and the service is great. read more

Super rude both times we went and the food wasn't good, not as described. I never have had such a bad review to write as this, look at the hundreds of restaurants I've reviewed on yelp. Unfortunately, I had high expectations because the place was so cute. I can't even believe how rude and crazy the bartender was to me. It was unbelievable. I wish I got it on video! read more

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We have not been here for years---and much has changed. The interior is remodeled very tastefully and menu has been raised to a higher level. I had the Steak Gorgonzola with a "restrained" amount of sauce and it was excellent. My wife had Salmon and had the same opinon of the quality of her dish. The service was excellent. Until the crowd began to thin the noise was a problem for our group of seven---but then that seems almost universal. Without question we will return here---soon! read more

Arrived at 6:30 PM on a Friday night. We stood around for 10 mins waiting to be seated. Tracked down a waitress to ask if we could be seated. Waited another 5-7 mins to get seating. overall, the Service, atmosphere, food was very good and would return. read more

Everything was wonderful from the drinks, to the apps to meals. Prices were very reasonable and our server was great. This was our first visit and won't be our last. read more

Food is delicious and server was very attentive and kind. Restaurant is a bit outdated but the Martini lounge upstairs is very cozy and relaxing! read more

The Bridge Inn - We enjoyed the lemon pepper calamari. Highly recommended! The 1st martini i had was the sugar cookie martini. - American Near Me - Oley, Pennsylvania

We had passed this restaurant at least a hundred times visiting our eldest daughter but never stopped. We had our entire family here last weekend. We first were shocked to be given a menu that did not correspond with the menu online which was very shocking as we all new what we wanted a head of time. The food was ok but very overpriced. The server was not at all friendly and even though they were not but when we got there she did not server promptly at all. We will not be going back. read more

We've always had great experiences here and love the regular and special features! Varied options of both special occasion and regular meals to eat. Lovely cocktail menu. Servers are a delight! Cute little decorations too read more

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We tried the bridge inn for the first time Saturday 8-23-25 @ 6:30. I must say we were pleasantly surprised how good the food was!!!! For appetizers We had the baked Brie, coconut shrimp, and escargot, which were delicious. The coconut shrimp were also delicious but not stand out like the escargot. The baked Brie was wonderfully decant the toasted bread served with it didn't make sense to me since the Brie was in pastry, anyway, the grapes and strawberries served with were very nice. We had steaks from the featured menu and the peach chicken, all three entrees were perfect!!! My potatoes au gratin were sublime! The service was excellent and our server was friendly fun and fantastic! We will absolutely be going back! Is the management reads this, great work! I do recommend changing the fragrance used in the entry way, it's not pleasant, reminded my pop and I of a urinal cake. lol to everyone else, don't you dare let my one criticism dissuade you from the great restaurant!!!!!! Eat Well!!! read more

Service fantastic. Food mediocre. Filling tasted pasty. Crab cakes had no flavor. Corn crab chowder was missing something. Disappointed for first time visit. Loud but overall nice decor. read more

The Bridge Inn is one of my favorite Berks County restaurants. My favorite entree is the flat iron steak. I am obsessed with the blueberry balsamic salad dressing. The service is always good. read more

Service was so bad we will never go back. After finding two seats at the bar, we were told that there were two other people that were waiting for bar seating and we would have to leave read more

Food all tasted under seasoned. My steak was cooked to my liking but I still needed to salt it. We got one mixed drink to try and it was good. Besides that we were only drinking water and I always had to ask to have it refilled. We rarely saw our waitress and when we did she wasn't the nicest. We were seated in one of the few booths they have and it was cold in that space right next to the windows. Our experience and the food was just eh. It wasn't bad but it's nothing special. read more

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There are two things you want to get here. The corn crab chowder is excellent! I can't make it as good as they do. And the steak sub. They use rib eye steak, something you can sink your teeth into! read more

This is the best kept secret in the area. Fabulous food, incredible wait staff and a bartender that'll keep you happy!! We are here often. read more

The Bridge Inn - The bar area. - American Near Me - Oley, Pennsylvania

My husband and I love coming here for a night out! Specifically, the food is always fantastic and so is our service. We always sit at the bar and have an enjoyable night with their amazing five-star bartenders. read more

My girlfriend and I stopped in for lunch on a not so busy Saturday. When we first walked in the door it smelled like cat pee. We ordered 2 beers and they came room temperature. Both of us ordered burgers. When I say they were the worst burgers we've ever had, it isn't an exaggeration. Zero seasoning. They both tasted like the burgers you would eat in high school. It's almost as if they were microwaved. We will not be going back! read more

Nice selection of types of food and drinks. Always interesting cocktail choices. The beer selection is not extensive but typically broad enough that there's something I want to try. Friendly service and at a reasonable pace. Slightly upscale (very). I would recommend calling for reservations. read more

We moved into the area and thought we would check out The Bridge Inn , this past weekend. Made the reservation and was told we only have 1 1/2 hrs to eat. The place wasn't that busy as the one dining room was even closed . Found it strange to rush thru a dinner, especially with slow slow service. Bar drinks we're okay. Ambiance is nice and old fashion , but clean and maintained Food selection was satisfactory, but it missed the marks on taste and eye appeal. One of things that I didn't appreciate, if you pay with a credit card, you pay 3% charge on total of the bill including the tip We will keep on checking the area's culinary scene read more

My husband and I had dinner here tonight for the first time, but it won't be our last. The food was absolutely delicious and the service excellent. Our server Shelby was sweet and friendly and efficient. We enjoyed cocktails and a calimari appetizer. My husband's steak was a perfectly done medium rate and my scallops were tender and sweet. We ended with 2 yummy desserts and we left feeling satisfied and happy. The bill was on par with a similar meal at a chain restaurant, but a far, far better experience and higher quality food. We'll definitely be back. read more

The drinks menu. Yes, I'm leading off with the drinks menu...because the nerd in me is absolutely smitten by the LED lit menu is just bad-assed. Swish and fun at the same time. Maybe almost bordering on cheesy. Just a tiny. But really fun. And the drinks stand up to the hoopla. So the cheesy factor slides down and the swish amps up. Yes. Show off those fine libations, why don't you! The meals were average and not as exciting as the drinks. But that's ok. It's a fun place, a bit understaffed. read more

The Bridge Inn - Drinks menu - American Near Me - Oley, Pennsylvania

This was a disappointing experience. I called to make a reservation and asked about their social distancing policy; the employee laughed at me before saying the tables were spaced 6 feet apart. We are one year into the pandemic, thousands are dead; it's a legitimate question and deserves to be respected. When we arrived at the restaurant, it was packed. Our server was lovely and did wear her mask properly which was appreciated. But the food was lackluster and overpriced. My flatbread was stuffed to the brim which made it soggy. The only redeeming thing was the habanero mango martini. I wanted more for this restaurant but I was not impressed. I didn't feel comfortable dining inside and the food was not worth the risk. read more

Nice place, great atmosphere. Food was tasty Great drinks , love the variety. Service was good

Love love LOVE this place! Food is delicious. Drinks are amazing. Bartender is amazing. Waitstaff is amazing. Every time my husband and I go to The Bridge Inn to eat it is always high quality food and always a good meal. They have never been inconsistent! And wait until you see how beautiful their outside seating is! read more

This has been a staple in the Valley for years and never disappoints. The food is always good and the service is great. Highly recommend The Bridge for a nice evening out. read more

Just dined here for the first time in many months and it was fabulous. The outdoor dining area was perfect, all the tables were spread out so we felt safe to enjoy the time without masks, and the ambience was lovely. Service was great, drinks were good, and food was incredible- we ate till we almost burst! The bill was high but it was well worth it. So happy we went (: read more

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Be very careful, prices on menu don't match what they charge. Make sure you ask the actual price before you order

Food was amazing, the owner is rude and literally pushing tables together as we were standing up because he needed our table. He also made sure to call my mom back the day of her reservation to make she she knew she only had an hour and a half at a table. Our food took over 45 mins in itself to come out so as good as the food is for $300 bill to feel rushed I would rather take my $ else where. read more

Totally went beyond our expectations.. we stopped here based on YELP reviews. Absolutely true.. 5 stars. This place is a hidden gem for sure.. super positive and friendly staff. The bartender and the executive chef, Brian all came out to greet us as we commented how amazing everything was! The calamari with spinach was the best starter along with their specialty martinis. It was lunch time.. went for the sockeye salmon salad and steak with straw onion salad .. amazing!!!! Reservations are a must, you will see why! read more

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The term "hidden little gem" describes this place so well! The Bridge Inn is a fantastic martini bar and restaurant. The food and drink prices are extremely reasonable. The martinis are also fantastic; enough alcohol where you can taste it but not so much where you don't get flavor. The service was friendly and helpful. Our waitresses recommendations were all spot-on, and our family (that includes vegetarians, carnivores, and picky eaters) each enjoyed their meal. Would come back again and again! read more

Not too many places serve prime rib around here and when I saw it on their featured menu I had to try it, The reviews also helped make my decision. The place is like a large neighborhood restaurant. It is a little outdated and has a lot of seating with tables and a few booths. I ordered the 14 ounce prime rib $35.00 and asked for it medium rate.. Unfortunately it came out medium, I told the waitress and she agreed with me, so I sent it bask. To my dismay the second one was the same way. She took it back, and came out a few minutes later, and said the chef would not do another one because they did not have any medium rare. She asked me if wanted any thing else, and I said no because by that time my husband was finished eating. What a disappointment. They should let the servers know if they do not have an item, especially since it was on their featured menu. My husband ordered the crab cakes $34.00 and he said they were very good. They did credit my meal. Service was okay and they were very busy. Parking is limited,. I would have given this a better rating if it wasn't for the prime rib. We will go back for one more try,, but will not order the prime rib. read more

Great crab cakes!!! Went for a quick bite and it was quick! Great service and loved the ambiance. Will be returning

I've had dinner at this place before it was really good. Tonight I sat at the bar... there was only one bartender and she was busier than a one armed paper hanger. She made a good drink, but She was too busy to give anyone adequate attention. Food was average to below average food... crab-cheese pretzel and coconut shrimp. Both tasted like they came out of a box and were put under the warmer. I give this place two stars, and as generous. I blame the management. They needed two bartenders to handle this crowd. It would've made drinking much better, which was a necessity in order to tolerate the subpar food. read more

Very good spot, all bartenders are excellent. Excellent martinis and extensive menu. Food is very good, never disappointed. They always seem full, think about reservations. read more

A reservation must be made to get a table on a weekend. We've been back twice, had the same waitress, she was great. Had the escargot as an appetizer bith times Great. First time had scallops and mushrooms, the sauce was unreal yummy. Second time a stuffed tomato with cheesy risotto. Wow it was great too. We were not rushed to eat. They also have a list of martinis that are so good. This is our new favorite restaurant read more

Relatively new to the area, we've been looking for a nice restaurant for special events. Upon a recommendation, my wife and I visited The Bridge Inn for our 49th anniversary and had a wonderful time! The setting is comfortable, not stuffy, and the service was excellent. My wife had the blackened ribeye for $35, not inexpensive but an excellent cut of meat superbly prepared. I had the salmon with Jack Daniels glaze for $22, which was very good. Overall, a very nice and much appreciated experience for our special event. read more

Food and service was excellent. Definitely will go again. Love the interior decor - very inviting!

I love this place but don't go on a holiday. I stop in here probably 5 or 6 times a month and it's always awesome! The menu is great, the food is great, the servers are great......BUT......every time I've been here on a holiday it's a shit show. They've dropped my reservation on more than one occasion, the wait times are beyond ridiculous and you place an order only to find out 15 minutes later they are out of what you ordered. This last time I went late, with a reservation. 10 minutes after placing our orders we were told our wait time would be an hour and 20 minutes because the kitchen "was behind". That would've been nice to know before we ordered. Again, I love this place just not on a holiday. read more