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    Vela

    3.4 (100 reviews)
    Closed 4:30 pm - 10:00 PM

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    VELA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Glenn S.

    Came to Vela for a wedding. The atmosphere was beautiful and the bar excellent. Everything was top notch from the appetizers, platters, entrees and desserts. The rustic wood fired pizza was also delicious and the service impeccable. I'd love to come back for dinner as a patron and try some of their other dishes.

    Food was slightly above average. Quality only slightly below price Staff was very friendly but service was a tad on the slow side Restaurant is extremely clean, spacious and comfortable. But I would have liked a tad more AC. Bathroom was very clean but no urinal screen isn't ideal Old fashioned was solid. Overall a pretty good stop

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    Lee G.

    Modern spacious decor. Very good service. Great for date night or a special occasion. The only reason for 4 stars is the pasta pappardelle was a bit bland and overcooked.

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    John H.

    We ate here Saturday July 14, 2018. Greg the manager said they have been open only 3 weeks. We were pleased with the décor, specialty cocktails, food, and service. This place has a modern open space design with lots of windows and high ceilings that ad to the atmosphere. We will absolutely return for another visit. The special beet salad was crisp and delicious. For my main entrée I enjoyed one of the specials -- Halibut with cous cous and spinach. We also ordered a side of cauliflower and potatoes au gratin which was rich and savory. Finished off the meal with blueberry crisp. All round outstanding meal. I highly recommend coming here. Enjoy!

    Gnocchi

    Wonderful experience. The food, service and ambiance was fantastic. It was our first visit here, and look forward to returning. Very classy establishment!

    Photo from bar looking into first dining area  I just love the food and service  You won't regret
    Kenneth B.

    Favorite place to eat and drink in Doylestown A sophisticated menu but simple elegant tasty food with great deserts as well The bartenders Jared and Shay are wonderful Our server Abigail was lovely and polite. Just the right amount of attention I love the homemade gnocchi and the short ribs however don't turn your nose up to the filet and chi

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    Love it here. Great food, drinks, atmosphere and service! Meatballs are a great way to start the dinner. Great new addition to Doylestown!

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    Horrible service. Amateur hour. Waited 25 minutes without any contact whatsoever from anyone. Stay away

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    8 years ago

    Food and service was excellent. We went early, 5:30pm, to avoid the busy time since they are new. We will definitely be back!

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    Farmhouse Tavern

    Farmhouse Tavern

    3.9(119 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    I'm really shocked to see these high ratings…read more Took a long time to get seated. Waited over an hour for our food (the same amount of people sat next to us after we sat down and they received their meals within 20 minutes. Our meals were simple. Two wraps, a hot BLT and buffalo chicken sliders. None of them were even average. BLT was cold, sliders looked like something I could make in my air frier using frozen buffalo chicken and the wraps were just ok. No idea why it took an hour. Waitress had to text her boss to see if she could comp us. I feel bad for her. She probably has to deal with this all the time and doesn't get any freedom to try and make her customers happy when things go sideways.

    I had lunch at Farmhouse Tavern on Friday when I was in Doylestown for a day. It couldn't be a more…read moreclassic tavern if it tried. Really comfortable and cozy inside. I sat at a high top table by the bar, but there's also seating at the bar and seating in a small dining area. The service was great. And I really enjoyed my burger (cooked medium rare, it was juicy and delicious) and my beer (a Smithwick's on tap). My only teeny tiny complaint is that the mushrooms and grilled onions on my burgers were cold, and I wish they'd been warmed up on the grill before going onto the burger - it might have been perfect then! Overall, a great tavern lunch. I'd happily go back for another burger and beer! Or fish and chips! Or anything else!

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    Farmhouse Tavern - Chicken sandwich with those perfect fries

    Chicken sandwich with those perfect fries

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    Genevieve's Kitchen - Grilled lamb chops with mashed potatoes and asparagus!!! Yum

    Genevieve's Kitchen

    4.2(221 reviews)
    0.6 mi
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    Genevieve's was a first time experience for the four of us (my wife, her sister and my brother in…read morelaw and me). We made 5pm reservations which was perfect timing. We sat outside near an amazing water fountain. The wait staff was friendly and the Chef, Joey accommodating and attentive. Rolls with seasoned olive oil was nice. its nice that it was BYOB. The entrees were splendid. The pork chop on the bone was last night's winner. Great atmosphere. Outside dining is better than inside. Reservation desk seemed overwhelmed as we left around 7. 4-Star recommendation.

    Genevieve's is a cute little spot in the heart of Doylestown, perfect for a brunch on Saturday…read more Important note is they do close at 2pm so if you have a larger group or want time to visit, you'll want to make sure you get an early reservation. For the first time visitors, go up the stairs from the street, through the doorway and down the small hall, to another door where you'll enter the restaurant. There are smaller rooms with various seating options including an outside patio for when the weather is nice. The staff is friendly and very attentive (sometimes almost too much where we felt rushed to have them clear our plates), but the food is why you came. Can't recommend the chicken avocado club enough (toasted sourdough and the best hand cut fries you've ever had) plus the French onion angus burger (fantastic, super juicy and great flavor). Overall, good experience. Great food. Looking forward to sitting outside when it's nice out.

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    Back dining room

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    Crab cake meal

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    Station Tap House - Buffalo shrimp

    Station Tap House

    3.2(184 reviews)
    0.9 mi
    $$

    Wonderful atmosphere. A little noisy. We got here at 5:30, and glad we did because it filled up…read morefast on a Saturday night. Diverse crowds, and lots of parents with toddlers and strollers. Food was good. Nice portions. Service was attentive and friendly. We both had the NY strip steaks. Honestly, we asked for medium, they were more medium rare. Seasoning could have been stronger for our tastes. Starter soups and small salads were great. Vegetable sides were mushy and overcooked for our tastes but not a deal breaker. Will we return? Yes. Nice menu selections and also a rotating specials list.

    Station Taphouse is a huge bar with two dining areas as well as a large outdoor deck. Stationed…read more(pun intended) just next to the Septa Train Station in Doylestown. It has a very "railroadesque" feel right down to the art on the walls and the high ceilings. I believe the building was originally part of the Reading Railroad, that, however, could be an urban legend but sitting in the spacious space, I would like to imagine it's true. We have come here a few times over the past year and really, REALLY,want to like the place (which is why we keep coming back) sadly it is one disappointment after the last. Slow service, cold food, orders wrong, etc. I appreciate that the staff always makes things right when there is an issue, but unfortunately, we've had a pattern of problems. While the effort to fix things is appreciated, it is becoming frustrating and uncomfortable to regularly have to send food back or point out the mistakes. When we go out to eat, we just hope to receive the correct order served hot and enjoy a smooth, relaxing experience. It's tough when the drinks sit empty for a long time especially when we try to get the servers attention and they seem to avoid eye contact I understand things can get busy, but we typically come during lunch hours during the week when the restaurant is quiet so it's disappointing that these issues happen consistently. When the food IS correct, and the proper temperature, it just doesn't meet the quality that we find elsewhere. It's almost as though they feel speed takes priority over precision. They just want it plated, and on the pass as quickly as possible. I've even had a waiter rushing to the table, literally dropping fries on the way. Again, this wasn't during happy hour or game or any busy time. Just a very quiet lunch. You know what they say about crazy... "doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different results" I think I will have to call it quits and accept defeat rather than continue the cycle of insanity. I don't think we will be back to Station.

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    Station Tap House - Out front

    Out front

    Station Tap House - Entrance to Station Tap House

    Entrance to Station Tap House

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    Happy hour "drunken" mussels

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