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- JJamilaPhiladelphia County •6 reviews5.0Dined 6 days agoWe had excellent service and the waiter gave wonderful recommendations. He was very attentive and the ambiance was amazing. Love the partnership with the school district for the students to play jazz on Mondays. They sounded great and very professional.More infoSkyHighPrice: Moderate• Cocktail Bar• Center City•4.7
- TTammiVIPPhiladelphia County •37 reviews5.0Dined 7 days agoMet up for a girls brunch and had soooo much fun. We started with a pitcher of mimosas and it didn’t disappoint. From there we ordered a lit bit of everything and shared. The beignets were with berry compote yummy, apple pie French toast, wings, and a traditional breakfast platter. All really good. Our server John was great as we were catching up.More infoBlondiePrice: Moderate• American• Manayunk•4.5
- DDenisePhiladelphia County •7 reviews5.0Dined on Dec 13, 2024food was good, only problem there was no room in the parking lot for our carMore infoLa Collina RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Italian• Bala Cynwyd•4.6
- KkennethVIPPhiladelphia County •20 reviews5.0Dined on Dec 10, 2024Always good food and drink. We go about once every two weeks and enjoy our meals.More infoIn RivaPrice: Moderate• Italian• East Falls•4.5
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Bala-Cynwyd is a suburb of Philadelphia located on the western edge of the city. Settled by Welsh-Quakers in the 1680s, the restaurant scene in Bala-Cynwyd still reflects the community's deep history. A number of diners and grills in the community serve classic American comfort foods, from roast beef and mashed potatoes to savory stews of meat and veggies. Whether you are looking for a casual sandwich or a five-star dining experience for that special date night, you can find a great match in Bala-Cynwyd. Enjoy a classic seafood grill or steakhouse, or you can venture out into international cuisine options. Peruvian, Chinese, Spanish and Mediterranean all find a home in today's Bala-Cynwyd for delicious and authentic preparations.
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