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Duling-Kurtz House & Country Inn
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- Price Range:
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$$$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Dressy
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- No
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Good for:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
5 reviews for Duling-Kurtz House & Country Inn
I love this place. Being a big fan of German and Austrian food this place is simply right up my alley. Even if you are not, the food is very refined and the menu extensive enough where if you want a traditional German meal you can have that, or if you want something more American that is available as well.
This is a place to take your wife or girlfriend out for a distraction-free romantic dinner where you don't have to worry if the food or service will be good enough, both are excellent! Tucked away in a very inconspicuous place in Exton (of all places), you'll find when you walk through the doors that you don't feel like you just turned off Route 30 by a Sunoco, but that you are somewhere very far away. The service is exceptional and the waitstaff are very courteous and well-trained. Definitely dress up (guys that means a jacket at a minimum). I prefer the center room with the large fireplace but I'm sure all the rooms are equally as private and cozy.
Back to the food, the wiener schnitzel is excellent. If you have had an authentic wiener schnitzel in Austria this will be as close to that as you can get on this side of the Atlantic. I can also vouch for the petite file being excellent, very tender and served with a very very tasty glaze.
The only "problem" is that it is an expensive place to eat. This is not your everyday dinner spot, but more likely a place to celebrate birthdays and anniversaries. However when you do go, you'll find that it's well worth the money. If you've never been here don't be afraid to try this place, even though the menu might seem intimidating, you are guaranteed a fabulous time and an excellent meal.
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Duling Kurtz House is quintessential destination dining. A charmingly restored farmhouse in a quiet bucolic setting provides the perfect backdrop for a romantic evening or special occasion. My friends and I sat in one of the private rooms for a birthday party. Among the best dishes ordered were my ostrich, the veal, the filet, and the salmon. We also shared a few dozen oysters at the table. BTW, I learned at DKH (their monogram) that months with an "R" do not indicate seasonality for oysters. This old wives tale came from the fact that in summer months, oysters just didn't keep.
The overall experience at DKH, from the knowledgeable staff (re: oysters) to the wine list, to the puff pastries, to the starters, mains, and desserts was among the best outside of the city. The only drawback, other than the hour long ride to Exton, may have been the prices. Starters came in on average at 15, mains began in the mid 20's and continued up to 75 for chateaubriand for two. But, don't stay away for these reasons. Go, even if it's just once. You'll come away happy
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5 stars for the food, the environment, and the thoughtful service.
It's a quaint country farmhouse converted to a wonderful, romantic restaurant, with tables spread throughout its many rooms, most of which have only a few tables providing an intimate, classic dining experience.
The food is uniformly fantastic, from the classic Caesar salad prepared tableside, to the big, rich Maryland crab cakes wholly comprised of fresh crab meat and plated across a pair of spicy and pesto sauces. Lobster crepes (stuffed with equally massive amounts of lobster), truly rich lobster bisque, moist tender rack of lamb, and obscenely intense veal tenderloin with exotic mushroom sauce (a special) were equally brilliant examples.
My only observation and minor nit about the food was that the meat was not precisely cooked - all the smaller medium-rare items were solidly medium, while the larger filet mignon, ordered medium, came out medium-rare. But all were delectable, and very tender.
Desserts were equally brilliant, from the Belgian dark chocolate mousse to the Austrian cheese strudel.
The wine list is reasonably large and well selected, especially considering the location, though the markup is enormous. Unfortunately, due to the exorbitant licensing fees charged by Pennsylvania, this is more or less unavoidable, and with a careful search (and sufficient knowledge) reasonable value items can be found.
Service was friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable (though the average wine knowledge of the servers isn't large).
If you're looking for a fantastic meal in an out-of-the-way, rusticly romantic environment, look no further.
They also have a B&B with quite reasonably priced rooms on site.
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If you're looking for the most incredible popovers with lemon butter (which I know you are), look no further. A fancy, romantic and quaint inn where you can enjoy the atmosphere and food by a roaring fire. If you're looking for a getaway, you can even book a night in the inn!
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My Mom and I have been going to Duling-Kurtz for years and it has always been fantastic! Out of all of the amazing meals I've eaten here, I still go here manly for the warm popovers and lemon curd!
