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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, PA075Feb 16, 2024
rlly good food! I recommend the bar food, worth the price. Truffle fries are to die for
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Jordy A.Woodinville, WA0391Nov 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.
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 1Oh no 0 - 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.Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 1Oh no 0 - Andraya J.Chester, PA1401May 14, 2023
Great service, food, decor and atmosphere!
The beautiful patio space is open all year.Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0Business owner information
Greg H.
Aug 22, 2023
Thanks for the great review. We look forward to your return.
- Michael W.Glenolden, PA6610866Feb 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.
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Beth E.Folsom, PA011Jan 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
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - May 15, 2021Updated review
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!Helpful 2Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0Sep 2, 2016Previous reviewwe had dinner here recently. this is the restaurant affiliate affiliated with the Inn at Swarthmore and is actually on the Swarrhmore College campus.
first, a word on the buildout. parking is free--there is ample parking behind the Inn and Restaurant, and you can walk here from anywhere in Swarthmore or tye campus. Obviously you can dine in if you are staying at the Inn. Second, the restaurant is gorgeous--it is modern, spacious, full of windows, airy, high ceilings, and there is an outdoor deck and a very modern bar and bar section.
We led off with a house green salad and grilled octopus--both were delicious. It was a special occasion so my wife had a martini, shaken not stirred, Tito's, with cocktail onions, beautifully presented, while they also brought an 18 year old Glenlivet neat.
water was in a unique carafe. while we dined, service was excellent and water was being poured frequently.
My wife had the goat cheese ravioli, while i had the grouper. Both entrees were excellent.
We finished with sharing a small but elegant dessert, and i had a decaf capuccino that was excellent.
This was a superb meal at a superb resturant. - Maryanne M.Folsom, PA318238Oct 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.Helpful 3Thanks 0Love this 2Oh no 0 - Milo T.CT, CT01Apr 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.Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0Business owner information
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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