Because many of these restaurants are small and are popular with "the locals", reservations are recommended. We suggest you discuss your itinerary with your innkeeper so that he may assist you in obtaining a time of your choice.

We want you to have a delightful dining experience while visiting the Brandywine Valley. All of these restaurants are popular with both innkeepers as well as with their guests. If you wish additional choices, feel free to discuss your interests with your innkeeper.

Delaware restaurants are all no smoking and there is no Delaware sales tax. Pennsylvania restaurants charge a 6% sales tax and smoking policies are noted. Pricing codes listed represent the range for most of main course entries: $=10-15; $$=15-20; $$$=20-30; $$$$=30+

A Very Special Night Out Catherine's  |  (610) 347-2227 1710 W. Doe Run Rd., Kennett Square, PA Chef Kevin McMunn and his wife Marybeth Brown have moved their wildly populare BYOB restaurant to the historic general store in the heart of Unionville - and they bring with them their delicious New American menu and a lot of warmth & charm. The menu features favorites such as Blackened Sea Scallops with a Citrus & Habanara Pepper Coulis and Chipotle Caesar Salad along with some fabulous additions. The Baby Rack of Lamb with a Lavendar honey Demi-Glace is "amazing" and the perfectly seared Chilean Sea Bass with a Ginger-Mint Pesto is "not to be missed!" - Philadelphia Inquirer  $$$ Gilmore's  |  (610) 431-2800 133 East Gay Street, West Chester, PA 19380 Situated in a beautifully transformed 1892 town house, this award winning restaurant, located in the heart of the Historic District of West Chester offers intimate candlelit dining in an elegant yet casual atmosphere. The friendly knowledgeable servers are attentive to detail and accommodating without being stiff. The menu is classic French fare enhanced with an American flair including favorite entrees such as Jumbo Lump Crabcake and baby New Zealand Rack of Lamb. Among the appetizers are garlic Escargot in rich puff pastry and sauteed Fois Gras. Desserts include warm liquid-center Chocolate Souffle and Créme Brulee. Trained in France, Chef Peter Gilmore uses his years of experience at a 5-star establishment to create seasonal specialties such as "Ebony and Ivory", flavorful rare white truffles with black truffles in risotto during the fall and "light as a feather" tempura battered Soft-shell Crab in the summer. Proclaimed the "Best restaurant in West Chester 2005" by Mainline Today and County Lines and "one of the UBER BYOBs by Philadelphia Magazine in July 2005. Zagat Guide describes Gilmore's "as imaginative as it is spectacular" and Bon Appetite's February 2005 issue names Gilmore's as "one of the best spots for a romantic dinner just outside the city limits." Open Tuesday through Saturday with seatings at 6:00pm and 8:30pm. Online reservations at www.gilmoresrestaurant.com   $$$ Pace One Restaurant & Country Inn 341 Thornton Rd, Thornton, PA 19373  |  (610) 459-3702 The town of Thornton and the property the inn is on dates back to colonial times. As you look around the restored 1740s stone barn, you can see the hand-hewn beams and the original stone wall. We have designed our menu and service to blend well with this country setting. Pace One has been thrilling patrons for 25 years with innovative American cuisine like it's signature Butternut Squash and Apple Bisque, Eggplant Napoleon & Shrimp Scampi (with spinach & feta), and Tuna Napoleon. Sunday Brunch, Lunch: Tuesday-Friday, and Dinner-7 nights a week. JAZZ NIGHT-EVERY THURSDAY. Bar menu - Evenings with a "CHILLED SEAFOOD BAR" "They know what they're doing at this charming country place." The Philadelphia Inquirer   $$$ Simon Pearce on the Brandywine  |  (610) 793-0948 1333 Lenape Rd., West Chester, PA "... an airy restaurant overlooking the river. The chef serves hearty, well-executed dishes that emphasize regional ingredients like the local mushrooms and crab from the nearby Chesapeake Bay. The wine list is small, but well chosen and reasonably priced. Downstairs is a glass-blowing workshop where you can watch craftspeople at work. As at the original Simon Pearce in Quechee, Vt., there's a store full of Mr. Pearce's designs. Lunch for two, with wine: about $40" - New York Times Open seven days a week. Serving a bar menu from 2:45-5:15.  $$$ The Back Burner Restaurant  |  (302) 239-2314 425 Hockessin Corner, Hockessin, DE Located for over 20 years in Hockessin, Delaware, The Back Burner Restaurant offers the finest quality foods, presenting American cuisine in a country elegant setting. The Main Dining Room is highlighted by a cozy Victorian Bar. The "Fireplace Room" provides a private dining area for up to 35 guests, ideal for birthdays, showers, small group functions, and business meetings.  $$-$$$ The Gables  |  (610) 388-7700 Rt. 1, Chadds Ford, PA The Gables at Chadds Ford is situated on land that was originally part of a 138 acre land grant from William Penn.The bank barn was built in 1897, and the farm became a traditional dairy farm until the late 1940s. It had several incarnations as a dairy bar,general store & a family diner before a complete renovation in 1997 as a simple yet elegant setting that offers a contemporary twist on traditional American cuisine, utilizing French and Asian influences. Live jazz is featured on Friday and Saturday nights in the bar area. For warm weather dining, a lovely patio in back.   $$$ The Farmhouse Restaurant  |  (610) 268-2235 514 McCue Road, Avondale, PA A Jewel in the Country. A renovated 17th century farmhouse serving foods of rare excellence in country elegance. Chaming candlelit dining rooms warmly aclutter with antiques and country artifacts. Many rooms with fireplaces. Extensive wine list. 2004 Wine Spectator Award Winner. Outdoor dining in season.   $$$ Deep Blue Bar and Grill 111 W. 11th Street, Wilmington, DE  |  (302) 777-2040 Contemporary, seafood cuisine. $$$ Dilworthtown Inn 1390 W. Wilmington Pike, West Chester, PA  |  (610)399-1390 Historic c. 1754 inn serves steady and perfect new American fare in a romantic setting; has a world class wine cellar. Several rooms with fireplaces. Elegant. Jackets required. Limited smoking area. $$$ Eclipse Restaurant 1020-B North Union Street, Wilmington, DE  |  (302) 658-1588 $$$ Gilmores 133 East Gay Street, West Chester, PA  |  (610) 431-2800 French. Considered one of West Chester's finest restaurants. Reservations required. Business casual minimium. $$$$ The Inn at Historic Yellow Springs 1701 Art School Road, Chester Springs, PA  |  (610) 827-7477 French. Incredible, both location and food. Guests rave! Business casual definitely minimium. Reservations suggested. $$$$ Krazy Kat's Corner Montchanin and Kirk Roads, Montchanin, DE  |  (302) 888-4200 Mobile four star rating. Feature fresh seasonal cuisine, offer an eclectic menu. Reservations suggested. $$$ Luigi Vitrone's Pastabilities 415 N. Lincoln Street Wilmington, DE  |  (302) 656-9822 "Delaware Today Magazine" said that Luigi's "claim to fame" is romance for the eyes, the palate, and that you will forget that you are in Wilmington. The setting is cozy, a softly lighted charming restaurant with three small dining rooms counting eight tables. They could not decide the best dish they had but elected that the homemade pasta and fresh seafood along with milk fed veal were sure bets. $$$-$$$$. Marshalton Inn (The Oak Grill) 1300 West Strasburg Road, West Chester, PA  |  (610) 692-4367 Guests love this romantic restaurant. Reservations absolutely required. Business casual minimum Limited smoking area. $$$$ The Terrace Restaurant at Longwood Gardens Route 1, Kennett Square, PA  |  (610) 388-6771 Memorable dining at one of the world's greatest display gardens. Full-service dining room offers a seasonal, regional menu, also a self-service cafeteria (available only to visitors to the Gardens). Reservations required. Limited smoking area. $$ Casual Inns, Taverns & Bistros Grille & Pub at Hartefeld  |  (610) 268 8800 1 Hartefeld Drive, Avondale, PA The Grille & Pub at Hartefeld remains one of area's favorite dining and event destinations. The menu offers an eclectic mix of soups, salads and sandwiches as well as fresh fish, certified Angus and daily specialties. This family-friendly restaurant is suitable for cozy fireside dining in the winter, patio dining in the summer, fine dining for business or pleasure and casual meals anytime in the pub. Open seven days a week from 11am - 1am, The Grille & Pub at Hartefeld features Happy Hour Monday-Friday from 4:00 to 7:00 pm with discounted draft beer and select 1/2 price appetizers. A Sunday Brunch buffet featuring a sumptuous variety of entrees, salads and desserts is held from 10am - 2:30pm. $-$$$ The Greathouse  |  (610) 268-2235 514 McCue Road, Avondale, PA Foods of Rare Excellence Served in Country Elegance. The Greathouse is a unique facility, located on the Loch Nairn Golf Course. Guests of the Greathouse are served the same wonderful food for which the Farmhouse Restaurant is renowned. The Greathouse can serve up to 200 for weddings. special events. corporate meetings and golf outings. All foods are prepared from the freshest products and served by our professional staff. $$$ Also at the Greathouse is the Tavern. Enjoy the Tavern for lunch, snacks after golf or a casual dinner; open every day. $ Buckley's Tavern 5812 Kennett Pike (Rte 52), Centreville, DE  |  (302) 656-9776 Comfortable atmosphere, a quirky tavern and contemporary American cuisine draw patrons from all walks of life. Back room dining has a country ambiance. Limited smoking area. $$ Chadds Ford Tavern and Restaurant 96A Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford, PA   |  (610) 459-8453 A quaint, cozy country tavern for hearty food and light fare. Limited smoking area. $$ Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant Corner of Gay & High Streets, West Chester, PA  |  610 738-9600 American. Great microbrewery with good food. Will not take reservations, so there might be a wait. Appeals to young professionals. Casual and up. $$+ Kennett Steak and Mushroom Restaurant 201 Birch Street, Kennett Square, PA  |  610 444-5085 A very good steak house that offers a full menu including certified Angus Beef®, seafood, chicken, veal, pasta and, of course, fantastic Kennett Square mushrooms. Enjoy dining either at the sports bar, nearby booths or the quiet of the upper level. $$ Sovana Bistro and Pizza Kitchen 696 Unionville Rd, East Marlborough, PA  |  (610) 444-5600 Good Italian fare in a casual atmosphere. No smoking. BYOB $$$ Other Favorites Trattoria Alberto  |   (610) 430 0203 116 E.Gay St, West Chester, PA 19380 Authentic Italian Cuisine in a "casual elegant" setting. Enjoy a variety of home-made pastas, fish and meats in a great family atmosphere. Our restaurant's "Wine Cellar" boasts an exquisite selection of wines from the valleys of Italy and California and we carry an extensive list of "wines by the glass". Live music on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Facility for private parties.  $$+ Pizza by Elizabeth's 4019 Kennett Pike, Greenville, DE  |  (302) 654-4478 Creative, imaginative pizzas a specialty. Feby's Fishery 3701 Lancaster Pike, Wilmington, DE  |  (302) 998-9501 Voted "best seafood restaurant by Delaware Today". "No tablecloth" restaurant with great choices. $$ Giordanos 633 E. Cypress Street, Kennett Square, PA  |  (610) 444-5733 Popular Italian family restaurant with sports bar. Extensive Italian menu. Do not accept reservations so may wait for table. Limited smoking area. $-$$ Hank's Place Routes 1 100, Chadds Ford, PA  |  (610) 388-7061 Overlooking picturesque Brandywine River, this charming little diner is the place where local artists and folks meet. Great value. Casual dress. Limited smoking area. $$. Kennett Square Inn 201 E. State St., Kennett Square, PA  |  (610) 444-5687 1835 restored colonial restaurant with tavern. Outside and fireside dining. Cozy atmosphere for a full dinner or late night snack. Limited smoking area. $$ Okura Japanese Restaurant Route 41, Hockessin, DE  |  (302) 239-8486 Sushi Bar and Tatani Room. Excellent friendly service complements the freshest of ingredients. Limited smoking area. $$ Taqueria Moroleon New Garden Shopping Center, Kennett Square, PA  |  (610) 444-1210 Extremely popular with both local Anglos and Latinos. True Mexican food that rates highly with visitors from the Southwest. Limited smoking area. BYOB $ Walter's Steakhouse and Saloon 802 N. Union Street, Wilmington, DE  |  (302) 652-6780 Award winning Angus beef. Outstanding wine list.