Broad Table Tavern

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    Closed8:00 AM - 9:00 PM

    Verified by business owner 3 months ago

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    12 S Chester Rd

    The Inn At Swarthmore

    Swarthmore, PA 19081

    Mon

    • 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM

    Tue

    • 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM

    Wed

    • 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM

    Thu

    • 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM

    Closed now

    Fri

    • 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM

    Sat

    • 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM

    Sun

    • 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM

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    Pauline S.

    Established in 2016, the Broad Table Tavern rests in the heart of the Borough of Swarthmore next to the campus of beautiful Swarthmore College. Located in The Inn at Swarthmore, the tavern maintains the traditions of the area, providing locals and travelers from around the world a welcome setting to relax and enjoy Modern American Neighborhood Tavern fare. Offering a convivial atmosphere, featuring local craft beers, classic American Bourbons and a twist on traditional American favorites, the warm staff of the Broad Table Tavern is the ideal spot for colleagues, family and friends. Join proprietor Pauline Scott-Brown and chef Neal Drinkwine for a great meal or cocktail and return again and again to our friendly neighborhood establishment.…

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      Eve S.
      Philadelphia, PA
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      Feb 16, 2024

      rlly good food! I recommend the bar food, worth the price. Truffle fries are to die for

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      Jordy A.
      Woodinville, WA
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      Nov 26, 2023

      Show up at 8:02. Sorry, closed for food. How about a salad as there is nothing else open and your hours say 9pm...Not just online but everywhere including the front desk. Super disappointed on this place.

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      Matt W.
      Niskayuna, NY
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      Nov 12, 2022

      Friendly and impeccable service (mostly) and a fast kitchen make up a bit for the uninspired menu and hotel-ish prices. Stick to the unusual things (squash ricotta toast, quinoa bowl, market fish, duck) and avoid the standard pub bar fare (cheesesteak, wings, et alia) and you'll be happier, as the former at least have a little panache. We are non-ideological vegetarians (will eat meat on special occasions) but I couldn't resist getting a cheesesteak, because, you know, Philly, right, we were visiting, why not? It was limp. I wish I'd snuck in take-out Renato's or stuck to the salmon I had on a previous visit.

      I have to say this was the first time in a long time I laughed aloud at a menu item -- the $17 Impossible burger. The pseudo gourmet beef burger (brioche bun, fancy cheese) costs exactly the same.

      I do adore the ambiance -- yes, it's a little generic, but open fireplace, cosy seating, and a decent outdoor patio, it's the pub I really wished had existed when I was a student, if not for regular patronage, maybe for the odd special occasion. So mission accomplished.

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      Andraya J.
      Chester, PA
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      May 14, 2023

      Great service, food, decor and atmosphere!
      The beautiful patio space is open all year.

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      Greg H.

      Aug 22, 2023

      Thanks for the great review. We look forward to your return.

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      Michael W.
      Glenolden, PA
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      Feb 4, 2023

      This was our first visit. The food was great and the atmosphere was very cozy by the fire. Service was non-existent. Server came to table once to take our drink and food order. For all other interactions, we had to flag him down. We didn't get our drinks until after reminding them that we never received them about 5 minutes into eating our first course. Would love to go back to try other menu items, but the basic lack of service makes for an annoying meal. The have food runners that bring anything from the kitchen quickly and efficiently. They served our drinks in rocks glasses which was very odd, since we ordered iced tea and Diet Coke. When I flagged them down for a refill, I was delivered an Arnold Palmer, and sent it back. When my Diet Coke came it had no ice. Very bizarre.

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      Beth E.
      Folsom, PA
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      Jan 9, 2024

      Service is slow,manu is limited. is overpriced the pigs in the blanket is one big sausage very greasy. They could do much better if they do the homework. You can't order chicken fingers unless you are a child

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      Arthur K.
      Clifton Heights, PA
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      Still a five star restaurant in 2021 as we ate here recently....

      I had the salad and a fish special which was excellent and low cal. I'm on a low fat low carb diet but that's no problem here.

      Our guests, who came from NYC, were duly impressed with BTI, they thought it was excellent.

      A fine dining experience!

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      Agnes M.
      Palo Alto, CA
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      Mar 3, 2023

      Went here with a friend and split the grilled chicken sandwich and roasted vegetable quinoa bowl. Sandwich came with a side of fries which was a big portion. Service was pretty slow but food was tasty. Cute restaurant.

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      Maryanne M.
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      Oct 22, 2021

      Upscale dining. Took my friend who came in from Florida for lunch.
      I love the atmosphere here.
      Great cocktails. Great lunch menu.
      Fantastic cream brulee for dessert.

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      Milo T.
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      Apr 10, 2023

      During my hotel stay I tried this place twice for food. The cheese plate was a joke that consisted of what appeared to be hand ripped American cheese slices, weird parmesan strips, and chunks of Gouda. All cheese was poor quality and kind of gross. I could assemble the same thing from a decent gas station selection.

      The bread was labeled "bread service" which implied (to me) that it would be fresh baked, but instead it was stale, cold, and tasteless. The winter salad was decent but the ratio of arugula to the other listed ingredients was unbalanced. I think there were only six very thin slices of apple and a tiny amount of nuts and dried fruit that were difficult to find within the overly abundant greens. The spicy chicken sandwich was the only good thing, but the second time I ordered it they forgot the fries.... The ravioli was meh and the roasted chicken was like airplane food.

      The drinks were decent and the service was fine, just would not go here for dinner at all unless big improvements are made.

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      Greg H.

      Aug 22, 2023

      We are sorry that we did not meet your expectations. All of our cheese is locally sourced. We have forwarded your review to our chef to improve the appetizer. We hope you visit us again soon.

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