Buckley's Tavern

3.5 star rating
29 reviews Rating Details

Categories: Pubs, American (Traditional)  [Edit]

5812 Kennett Pike
Wilmington, DE 19807
(302) 656-9776
Hours:

Mon-Thu 11:30 am - 9:30 pm

Fri-Sat 11:30 am - 11 pm

Sun 10 am - 2:30 pm

Sun 4 pm - 9 pm

Good for Kids:
Yes
Accepts Credit Cards:
Yes
Parking:
Private Lot
Attire:
Casual
Good for Groups:
Yes
Price Range:
$$
Takes Reservations:
Yes
Delivery:
No
Take-out:
Yes
Waiter Service:
Yes
Outdoor Seating:
Yes
Wi-Fi:
Free
Good For:
Lunch, Dinner
Best Nights:
Fri, Wed, Sat
Happy Hour:
Yes
Alcohol:
Full Bar
Smoking:
Outdoor Area/ Patio Only
Coat Check:
No
Noise Level:
Quiet
Has TV:
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes

Review Highlights   

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"Finally, I have to mention the Pajama brunch on Sundays." (in 2 reviews)
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"My husband and I split a mushroom soup." (in 3 reviews)
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"Omelettes were good, and the french toast amazing." (in 3 reviews)
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  • Review from Brian B.

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    Hoboken, NJ

    5.0 star rating
    1/12/2012 1 Check-in Here

    Highly impressed. Went here for a simple night out before a day at the Chadsford Winery, and was blown away with the quality of service, food, alcohol and portion size. Thank you Buckley's, if I lived closer, I'd dine with you more often!!

  • Review from Kelly C.

    Marlton, NJ

    2.0 star rating
    12/18/2011 1 photo

    hate to give this place a 2 but... sigh.. i had high hopes for this place but it was the biggest let down... so it's around 2.5 to 3 stars... i really wanted to give it a 4 but just can't and here is why.

    so we had to wait for a table.. which is fine.. but then we had to wait for the waiter to come greet us which is not fine... but ok we ordered... and then it took at least 15 minutes for them to serve my bowl of soup... what were they doing? cooking it right when i ordered it..? n it came out not too hot either..

    next we had the calamari~ taste wise is not bad, actually really enjoyed the tangy flavor of the sauce mixed with parsley.  however, it could've been SO much better, for starters, how about serve it hot? also, i feel like the fried calamari isn't very fresh b/c its lack of crispiness and there was just something off about the texture.. i felt that the calamari might have shrank a little too much so i couldn't really taste the meat.

    For entree, I ordered the WHOLE "SHEBANG" which is 3 eggs any style, sausage/bacon/scrapple and homefries.  it was typical... nothing to praise about especially b/c it was served somewhat cold like the rest of the dishes so far... the homefries and sausage were very greasy .. i couldn't let myself finish it... i ordered scrambled eggs, it was so-so, again there was something about it that just gave me the impression that wasn't fresh, the top coating of the eggs was stiffer and more of a golden yellow tint--- in this case, it's not a good thing.. it's a sign that the eggs have been cooled down.

    we also had the crap egg benedicts.. oops! i mean crab... according to my bf, it was mucho disappointing, "couldn't taste the crab, there were no chunks of meat, and it tasted like the crab was from a can!"  so that sums it up i think~ homefries r decent though

    on the plus side, economically speaking, the pajama brunch is a good deal for the value.  the portions are very generous.  but service was absolutely terrible.  we were at the restaurant for a good hour and a half, time mostly spent waiting for the waiter to come and for the food to be served.

    i might visit again.. idk mayb next time when im not too hungry b/c i'll starved to death sitting there waiting for their attention

    here's a tip from my boyfriend: "next time im bringing a bunson burner to heat up whatever 's too cold!"

  • Review from Ian K.

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    Philadelphia, PA

    5.0 star rating
    12/21/2011

    Shrimp and grits are A+++++++++. Can't wait until I return!!!

  • Review from John H.

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    Wilmington, DE

    4.0 star rating
    1/17/2012

    Very sad it's goihg away! Keep an eye out for when they open at a new location. The Sunday brunch is where it's at.

  • Review from David L.

    Dallas, TX

    4.0 star rating
    6/22/2011

    Pub food is notoriously bland, and I try to avoid it. But the building dates back to 1817, and the restaurant come with recommendations from Zagat and Frommer's. And really, this is tavern food taken to the next level. A straight-from-Pennsylvania mushroom soup WITH white truffle essence? A crab cake sandwich made with crabs straight from the coast? The fries could use some work, but that's okay. Also, the dark tavern feel and decent noise level make for a stellar place to converse.

    I'm glad I didn't see the 'trendy small plates' that Frommer's recommended or the PJs that are apparently encouraged at brunch.

  • Review from Kaitlin L.

    Philadelphia, PA

    4.0 star rating
    4/12/2011 1 Check-in Here

    Any brunch location that not only finds it socially acceptable but rewards me for showing up in my PJs is good in my book.

    On Sundays, if you show up in your pajamas, you get a discount on their already reasonable brunch menu. On top of that, the brunch really was delicious!

    Service was spot on. Although it is a tad odd to be served by guys in black ties while you're wearing pink PJs. I digress...

    While waiting for your meal to arrive, the waitress brings out complimentary mini lemon-poppy muffins. Dip them in your coffee, they are fantastic.

    I ordered the pumpkin flap jacks and couldn't have been happier. I absolutely love pumpkin "out of season" (aka not October) and was so excited this was on the menu. The serving was quite large, I managed to only eat half of it.

    Everyone else I was with really enjoyed their meals as well. For 5 people, the entire meal ended up being $30-something. A-mazing.

  • Review from Jay G.

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    Holmes, PA

    3.0 star rating
    9/22/2011

    Tie mussels are really good. Always have good beers on tape. Mary is the best

  • Review from Denise M.

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    Wilmington, DE

    1.0 star rating
    9/19/2011

    Went for the PJ brunch yesterday and had an AWFUL experience! First, my mimosa was room temperature. Then, our meals were served without cutlery or napkins. My entree, the crab eggs benedict, was served cold. After sending it back, I received my entree again and the eggs were completely overdone. The crab, which supposed to be lump crab meat, was tiny bits and pieces, like it came out of a can. My companion's entree was supposed to be served with a spicy tomato salsa. It came with pico de gallo. The ONLY redeeming factor in our brunch was that our server was fantastic and very attentive.

    They also removed both of my favorite soups from the menu, both of which were listed on their online menu. I'm glad we got the "PJ discount" because it was an utter disappointment and I will not be back.

  • Review from L T.

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    Wilmington, DE

    4.0 star rating
    9/13/2011

    Always a solid pick. I had the skirt steak w/ garlic mashed potatoes & asparagus a few nights ago and it was delicious. Service was on point & friendly, but also left me & my bride to ourselves to talk a lot. So, good service, but not overbearing. They have a bar area with more laid back dining, but also a more formal dining room. They also have outdoor seating. My brother held his rehearsal lunch here a few years ago and that too was great. I highly recommend this place...you can't go wrong!

  • Review from H H.

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    Wilmington, DE

    4.0 star rating
    9/6/2011 2 Check-ins Here

    Great place whole family has history there a tad pricey but always a good time.

  • Review from Amy C.

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    Wilmington, DE

    3.0 star rating
    12/18/2010

    Great atmosphere -- good bar -- good drinks -- good vibe.  This place is cozy and nicer than your average pub.  It's in a posh neighborhood on the PA/DE line, but doesn't feel snobby.

    Service was prompt.  You couldn't sit in the dining room till after 5p though, but nothing wrong w/ the pub part.  

    We had the crab/artichoke dip -- came out on little flatbread type pieces, delicious, albeit it a little greasy.  The shortribs melted in my mouth, and the Caesar salad was also delicious.  

    My mom & Aunt each had the French onion soup -- and were horrified it cost $9  My mom said it tasted the same as $4.99 French Onion soup, ha.  My mom had the Margherita pizza ... it wasn't made the traditional way, it was heavy on the cheese, and had sauce, instead of fresh tomato chunks.  It was also EXTREMELY greasy..so I'd avoid the pizza.  

    Would like to try the half-price brunch on Sunday...if I ever get up early enough.

  • Review from Brett E.

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    Fort Myers, FL

    4.0 star rating
    8/2/2011

    We drank upstairs for awhile with our group.  It was very hot out and the drinks were nice and cool.  Our bartender was great.  The air conditioning downstairs in the bathrooms sure felt great

  • Review from Mike P.

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    Hockessin, DE

    1.0 star rating
    Updated - 12/12/2010

    Should have taken my own advice but friends had already committed us. What a disaster this place is. Long, long wait at at the bar for a round of drinks. Then a pathetic menu, with very limited choices. Their Fish and Chips is made from catfish (yuk!). L and I settled for appetizers, the best we could find on the very limited menu.
    I remember this place soooo differently, disappointing to see the changes.
    We won't be back.

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  • Review from Jay N.

    New York, NY

    2.0 star rating
    3/21/2010

    Perhaps we were here on a bad day considering the other reviews. While the atmosphere is cozy and the bar area is great for sitting at a cozy booth or watching a game, the food was barely fit to be had.

    The four of us were in love with our waiter who has movie star good lucks with an equally attractive demeanor.... Sadly that's where the good part ends.

    Over priced, even for this tony area of the DE/PA border: no doubt Buckleys attracts a lot of tourists from nearby Nemours and Winterthur mansions but I'm surprised the locals would tolerate the quality of food we had while visiting on a not-so-busy Saturday afternoon. Every item we had was overtly greasy, the artichoke & crab dip had large pools of grease/oil sitting in it with no discernible pieces of crab and only a couple of very small slivers of what we figured was artichoke. The Buckey Burger promised a juicy burger with mushrooms and cheese and bacon. What we got was a charred burger, a few mushrooms, some bacon and two hard buns which had sopped-up the lingering oil and grease from the hastily prepared patty and 'shrooms.  The other two entree's were equally unpleasant.

    Buckley's Tavern could be a great off-road stop for drinks while gathering with friends, but if you're going for the food, don't go too hungry.

  • Review from Christopher W.

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    Baltimore, MD

    4.0 star rating
    6/15/2007

    Half-Price brunch on Sundays!  Yes, that's right.  You can get a fabulous brunch, pay half the advertised price on the menu.  Sundays.  There is a catch...read on.

    Buckley's Tavern is a great place.  In a small town on the outskirts of Wilmington, DE, the tavern is the site of an old farmhouse.  The whole area is beautiful, but we don't care - we're here for the food, atmosphere, and beer, right?

    The dining room in back is quieter and a little more formal than the tavern area dining, but the menu is the same.  So sit where you feel more comfortable (you can ask for either place when you make the [recommended on weekends] reservations).

    You won't be disappointed in the food at Buckley's.  Dinners are excellent - the menu is what you would expect from a traditional fare kind of place.  Meat, potatoes, chicken, etc..., but it is done very well.

    The bar is fully stocked, and has several good kinds of beer there.  The conniseur won't go away thirsty.  Same with the wine - by the glass selection was not bad.

    Now, breakfast.  First, price aside, you won't find a better breakfast around, in my opinion.  Omelettes were good, and the french toast amazing.  Check it out.

    Now the catch - anyone and everyone can get half price brunch on Sundays.  All you need to do is show up in your pajamas.  That's right - wear pajamas to Buckley's and you eat cheaper.  That makes the breakfast an even better value for you.

    I've eaten brunch there twice on Sundays, and perhaps a quarter of the clientele is wearing pajamas.   Most are wearing tasteful bathrobes or nightgowns and look very presentable.  Don't go in there wearing something that you would wear for for your spouse on your honeymoon or anniversary.  Swear pants and a t-shirt probably won't get you the discount either, even if that is what you sleep in.  If you sleep with no clothes on, pajamas are still required.  When I go I bring a set of freshly laundered nice looking pajamas, so that I give a good impression and don't look slovenly.

    All in all, Buckley's is a neat place to eat for brunch or dinner.  Check it out and be daring - wear the pajamas.

  • Review from King C.

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    Wilmington, DE

    5.0 star rating
    11/18/2009

    I had breakfast at Buckleys after hearing about their half-price pajama smackdown deal. I wore the blue plaid pajama pants dad got me for Christmas last year, the flannel ones.

    I was told they couldn't make me a fish taco at 9:00 AM, so I asked for a fish waffle or fish pancake, which they also said they couldn't do after checking with the chef at my request. I settled for the meat breakfast and the meat came out exactly how I like it. As I was taking my first bite my waitress brought out a huge surprise (more on this later)!

    The beer selection is excellent and it went well with my food.

    I give Buckley's Tavern 5 stars because they were willing to accomodate my request - aka "the surprise" the waitress brought me. FIIIIIISSSSHHHH PAAAAANCAAAAKES! It reminded me of a song me and my family sang every time we went to get a pizza up on Pancake Mountain - "There's nothing flatter than a pizza, nothing you can make. There's nothing flatter than a pizza, except the fish they call the hake!"

    The meat breakfast was good, but the fish pancakes were repulsive - bad combination...

  • Review from Gary C.

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    Woodstown, NJ

    2.0 star rating
    9/26/2011

    Disappointed again!  ATMOSPHERE is GREAT.  One of the dining rooms however smelled musty and old.  The Building is from the 1700's.  The outside dining is SCENIC and ROMANTIC.  The Service is Excellent!  We stopped in on the way to Longwood Gardens for Brunch.  No Special Brunch Menu.  It was just a typical breakfast menu.  Many choices for seating and most were ROMANTIC and INTIMATE.  We chose to dine outside.  We both ordered the "Whole Shabang!"  3 eggs, homefries choice of meat.  My Date ordered the Bacon and I ordered the scrapple. We both ordered the Eggs over easy.  She ordered a House Bloody Mary and I ordered a Beer.  When the Waitress started to walk away,  we asked about the breakfast breads / toast / etc.  She said "you're getting Homefries!"  HUH???  "THE WHOLE SHEBANG?  No muffins, Bread, Toast?  Hmm.  For an upscale restaurant to skimp on Toast is pretty poor.  She said I can ask about getting you bread.  The food was served quickly!  HOWEVER,  The OVER EASY EGGS were OVER COOKED and the YOLKS WERE SOLID.  The homefries were greasy but flavorful.  Bacon was good and the Scrapple was the WORST i've EVER EATEN!  We each got a slice of untoasted Wheat Bread.  Some of the other dishes looked good.  Typical Pub Style food.  Because of the atmosphere and service,  I would give this place another try,  but will DEFINETLY AVOID BREAKFAST!  PS: The House Bloody Mary was VERY GOOD!

  • Review from Paul L.

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    Warminster, PA

    5.0 star rating
    10/31/2009

    Overall:  No complaints and the food was terrific.  

    About 1 hour from Bucks County/45 minutes from Philadelphia, and 15 minutes from Chadds Ford Winery, Buckley's is tucked away in a nice country-like town.  I went to Buckley's with a bunch of folks, which afforded a healthy sampling of various dishes.  We ordered the tomato and goat cheese fondue for an appetizer, which comes with crouton-like bread points.  This unique taste was complemented with fresh tomatoes (you could really taste the freshness).  

    The table ordered the following:

    Buckley's BBQ:  Voted "best of Delaware" (so they claim, but there is no source) is definitely one of the best BBQs I've had.  The meat fell off the ribs, was tender, and the rub/sauce was just right (tangy, sweet, sharp, a bit "hot").  The apple coleslaw was top notch.

    CheeseHead Mac & Cheese:  Aged chedder, brie and gruyere, and crispy butter crumb will bring you fits for your diet, but you will forgive such an oversight when you taste the indulgent plate.  

    Oven Baked Crab and Artichoke Dip:  Comes out piping hot, with a nice blend of crab/artichoke/cheeses/dip stuff.  The crouton/bread/pita bread (whatever the heck they are) are up to the challenge of pulling out this hearty dip.  

    Pork & Ginger Meatloaf:  This was the sleeper of the evening.  Everyone loved it.  With scallion mashed potatoes and thai ketchup, the large portions were eagerly shared and the meatloaf was better than mom's (please don't tell her).  Easily, this was the best meatloaf I've ever had.  

    Hands down, a great country/tavern atmosphere with superb food.  I love this place.

  • Review from Jack F.

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    Wilmington, DE

    1.0 star rating
    5/28/2011

    Honestly after the food that I had at Buckley's, I would rather eat at McDonald's.  The service is probably better at McDonald's as well.

    Heard this place was a good place to eat, so we checked it out.  Waiter suggested a burger (Normally, I expect the waiters to suggest something a little more pricey, but I wasn't going to complain, a good burger sounded good.)   I ordered my burger medium, it came out extra well done.  The burger was so dry I could barely eat it without taking a swig of my beer every bite.   The beers which took about 10 minutes a piece that is.   Also, the place was filthy.  The carpets looked like they were the original from the early 1700's or whenever this god awful restaurant was established the first time.  

    Save your money folks, or just flush it down the toilet rather than go here.

  • Review from L. O.

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    Bear, DE

    2.0 star rating
    1/17/2009

    I've dined in the tavern 3 times and in the dining room once.  The atmosphere is warm but the food isn't that great and the last time that I was there,  the service was horrible.  I do remember the fish taco because I had a difficult time finding the fish!
    With that being said, they do sponsor the Make A Wish Foundation 5K each spring. I've participated in this event twice and it's a nice (a bit hilly) run and a fun post-run party.

  • Review from Kristen R.

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    Wilmington, DE

    4.0 star rating
    6/13/2011

    visited Buckleys last Friday and had a great time. There were 7 of us there for a low key "Bachelorette"  dinner.  We called ahead to make reservations for the rooftop terrace, they said they don't take reservations up there(which I can understand) but they would note it on our reservation if possible.  We chose to wait and enjoy a drink in the tavern, so we were seated at 9 instead of 8:30, not a bad wait and well worth it to sit on the lovely terrace.  Sevice was very prompt and the food was tasty. Their penne pasta is my favorite and was delicious, although I must say my friends dish was a bit overloaded with the green olives, but still good! I will definitely go back this summer!

  • Review from souleyma h.

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    Paris

    France
    5.0 star rating
    2/1/2011

    We had a wonderful brunch there, sitting in a garden. Everything was amazing. and if you go in your pyjamas for brunch it's free (i have to check though..) anyway, fun, relaxing and delicious!

  • Review from E A.

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    Wayne, PA

    4.0 star rating
    10/30/2009

    Went with a group of woman after a tour of Nemours.
    First go on the tour.  It is fabulous.

    24 women arrived to sit at 2 tables in the sunroom area.

    The service was very good, especially considering how many people they had to deal with.
    And we each got separate checks.

    The salads all looked very yummy, but I do not go out to restaurants to eat SALAD!

    The sweet potato fries with a honey mustard was really great.  Everyone from the table had some.  This is a very BIG portion.

    I then had the mushroom flate bread with brie.  It came sprinkled with parmesan and a little bit of salad.  Very good.

    My husband and I split a mushroom soup.  I actually prefer my mushroom soup on the creamy side.  This was a vegetable stock type.  and while there were plenty of mushrooms, nice and hot on a rather brisk day, I gave it up to my husband to finish most of it.

    We then had the lamb sandwich wrap.  This dish came with fries on the side.  I could live without them, nothing special.  But the sandwich wrap was very good.  Has some cheese in it, so you could almost say it was a lamb cheesesteak.

    And to top it off, we had the apple spice cake with caramel ice cream.
    You know what?  I don't like apple spice cake.  It really looked like a cupcake, and I'm not a big ice cream person, but my husband wanted this.
    I would try another dessert.

    Over all I had a very nice experience here and would go back.

  • Review from Sarah T.

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    Danvers, MA

    3.0 star rating
    12/12/2009

    This place has a great atmosphere with fantastic curb appeal (even in the dark outside) and a fireplace.  Plus, I loved the pineapple symbol of hospitality as their trademark.  And everyone was extremely hospitable - lovely people working here.

    I was in town on business and able to meet up with a close friend who is living nearby.  She chose this place because it serves food rather late.  We walked in at 9:30 PM and grabbed a table near the fireplace!  So warm and cozy!!

    The Marco Real Tempranillo was a fabulous wine!  So smooth and velvety.  Loved it!  My friend had the Malbec, which she loved.

    As for food, I ordered the Mustard Crusted Chicken Sandwich with a side of horseradish mashed potatoes.  The mashed potatoes were disappointing as there was little to no horseradish flavor.

    The mustard crusted chicken breast was really good, the dilled havarti was little to none (I would have preferred more on the sandwich as I am not sure it was even on there), obviously you can't go wrong with the bacon!!, and the sherry mayonnaise was fabulous!!  This was all topped off with fresh, green lettuce and tomato on a fabulous artisan roll.  Truly, the only complaint was the lack of havarti on this sandwich and the disappointing mashed potatoes.

    I would definitely go back as the service was impeccable and the atmosphere was welcoming!

  • Review from Kate T.

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    Avondale, PA

    5.0 star rating
    5/19/2010

    Love this place!

    My parents have been going here for years. Almost every weekend they stop by the bar or get dinner and always run into someone they know and almost always order from their staples: The Buckley burger, banana buffalo wings (strange, I know), crab lemongrass soup (amazing), wild mushroom soup, spinach and cheese quesadilla.

    They have a great roof-top patio with outstanding service always.My favorites on the menu are the cheesehead mac and cheese, sweet potato fries, and crab lemongrass soup.

    However, the real strength of this restaurant, in my opinion, would be its half-price Pajama Brunch on Sundays. The coconut-crusted french toast with bananas and walnuts is delicious and I always order the wild mushroom and goat cheese omelet. The price is right and  the taste is...wow.

  • Review from Jennifer B.

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    Avondale, PA

    5.0 star rating
    6/9/2010

    I started coming to Buckley's about 2 years ago when I started dating my BF who lives in the Kennett Square area.  Buckely's is now our go-to place.  You know, nothing to do on a Friday night...let's go to Buckley's.  Don't feel like cooking on hump day...let's go to Buckley's.  Nephew is having a birthday dinner...let's go to Buckley's.  You get the idea.

    Buckley's food is truly reliable and always delish.  I'll fill you in on some of my favorite dishes in a minute.  

    What I absolutely love more than anything else about Buckley's is the atmosphere.  There isn't a bad table in the house and each area of the restaurant offers a different dining experience.  The best seat in the house though is on the rooftop.  When the weather starts to change and the sun stays out longer, you can be sure to find us on the roof with an icy cold beer in front of us.  It's a small slice of heaven (if I can't be lounging pool side in the Caribbean that is).  There's just something fun about being on a roof...and Buckley's creates a great ambience up there.  But as I said, every area of the tavern offers a unique experience.  The bar is always packed and the tables in this area offer that traditional people out having fun at the local watering hole atmosphere.  If the tavern bar isn't your cup of tea, the main dining room is quieter with a cozy fireplace...very relaxing.  And finally, there is patio and porch dining as well outside the first floor.  The patio is surrounded by a pretty but simple garden and creates a very pleasant brunch atmoshpere.

    On to the food...I've honestly never had a bad dish here and that's what I mean by reliable.  Three of my appetizer favorites: Mushroom Flatbread (to die for with the balsamic drizzle and the goat cheese), Sweet Potatoe Fries (love that mustard dipping sauce), and Buffalo Chicken Wings.  The wings deserver further comment...I am not a wing person, but these are the best wings I've ever had.  You have to get them with the Banana BBQ sauce.  They are crunchy on the outside and the sauce is truly spectacular - sweet and spicy...so good.

    I've only had one salad the Vietnamese Shrimp Salad and wow is it amazing.  It comes in a very small bowl (I like big salads), but the bowl size is deceiving.  It's filled with yumminess.  The dressing is a sweet & spicy dressing that I can't even put into words how good it is.  They put some sort of asian noodle in there - I think they might be cellophane noodles - I don't know but I love them.  There's veggies - carrots, sprouts, romaine.  And then there's the shrimp - deep fried in an extremely flakely basil ginger tempura batter.  I don't like fried foods all that much, but these are amazing.  Light and crunchy and completely to die for good.

    My two favorite sandwiches: Mustard Crusted Chicken and Carolina Pulled Pork.  My BF likes the Buckley Burger a whole lot too.  

    I've honestly never tried any of the main entrees.  Not because they don't look appealing, but because when I come here I want bar food.  And that's the appetizers and the sandwiches.  They also just started serving pizza here recently.  And it's awesome too.  I had the Wild Mushroom pizza and could have eaten the whole thing by myself.  The combination of wild mushrooms and fontina cheese is lovely.  They also have a deal - I think it's on Wednesday nights - that you can get a bottle of wine, two appetizer salads and a pizza for $25.  We gave it a shot one night and found out everything is chef's choice, but it was still worth it.  We tried a new bottle of red wine, ceasar salads and a artichoke pizza which originally had an olive tapenade on it but since we both hate olives, the chef kindly switched to a traditional marinara.  No complaints for $25.

    Finally, I have to mention the Pajama brunch on Sundays.  Half off your meal if you wear your PJs.  There's just something fun about wearing your PJs out to breakfast.  We will only do this when we have all 4 of our kids with us (we are both divorced with 2 kids each) because I just can't bring myself to go to brunch in my PJs when it's just the two of us.  Nonetheless, you can't beat brunch for 6 people for like $30...And the brunch menu is ridiculously good.  I love the Wild Mushroom and Goat Cheese Omelet (you may be noticing a theme by now - mushrooms and goat cheese - I can't get enough of it and Buckley's serves it up many ways which is fine by me), the Eastern Shore Eggs Benedict (crab and eggs, helloooo) and the Eggs Arturo (mexican style).  The BF likes the "Philly" - traditional omelet with scrapple and the Toasted Coconut French Toast is a sticky sweet yummy mess.

    All in all, Buckley's is a staple in this neighborhood and in my relationship. I absolutely love this place...I can't say a bad thing about it.  Well, that is with the exception of those aprons the waiters and waitresses wear...they look like Mexican sarape blankets...weird.  Other than that, it's perfection at Buckley's.

  • Review from Bill W.

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    • 9 reviews

    Delaware County, PA

    5.0 star rating
    9/15/2010

    Yes this place is a winner!  First of all it's a tavern... many,many beers on tap and wines and they know how to cocktail. Secondly it's a casual restaurant with excellent food from really nice pub fair to fancy dinners.  It can be upscale in main dinning room or an inviting social scene in the bar area.  The food....everything fresh, made from scratch, attention to detail.  The service is friendly and very accommodating. This is a destination place.

  • Review from Will D.

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    • 67 reviews

    Brooklyn, NY

    3.0 star rating
    8/5/2009

    Just had a few beers here after dinner down the street (should have just ate here). The food others got looked good. Very friendly staff. They probably had 15 taps with one third of them interesting/premium. Would visit again and have dinner if in the area.

  • Review from James R.

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    • 47 reviews

    San Diego, CA

    5.0 star rating
    2/3/2010 1 Check-in Here

    I really like this place.  They have great food and a good vibe.  Last summer we had a blast on their patio seating.  Their food is surprisingly upscale for the location and 'tavern' name.

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