Location: Reading
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Discover Restaurants offering the best American food in Reading, Pennsylvania, United States. Reading, which gave its name to the Reading Railroad of Monopoly Fame, is located in the midst of Berks County, an area known for rich history amongst beautiful nature. The Greater Reading Area promises visitors the opportunity to experience a wide collection of covered bridges and Dutch folk barn art, and Berks County offers more intrepid explorers the chance to set off on a hike along the Appalachian Trail. Sitting atop Reading is the city's symbol, a massive pagoda, built as a hotel in 1908.
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10. Willoughby's on Park
Overall Ratings
4 based on 91 reviews
Reviewed By Joseph F
Dining at Willoughby's on Park was truly a wonderful experiance. Beverages were prepared to our complete satisfaction and starters, Steak Tartare and raw oysters were very fresh and tasty and Entrees were prepared to our liking. Server Chuck made our visit perfect. Recommend Willoughby's on Park without reservation and we will return when next in the area.
9. Cheerâs American Bistro
Overall Ratings
4 based on 88 reviews
Reviewed By nancyw953
We had attended the hockey game, and ate here afterwards. Not a huge selection, and not much if you don't want food fried. Most people were having wings (in large quantities, it looked like). I had a hamburger with fries. (So did friend--which he loved). My hamburger was really good. The fries were like cardboard--not much flavor. Beer was cold and fresh. Though busy, the table service was good. A little pricey, but it's attached to the Doubletree Suite Hotels, so I expected it to be a $15 hamburger.
8. Dans Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 131 reviews
Opened in 1989, Dans Restaurant has been well know as one of the best restaurants in Reading, PA. Now located at 2444 Morgantown Road, Dans at Green Hills serves a contemporary American cuisine with a French influence. Our goal is to provide a fine dining
Reviewed By TeamRoadKill
We stopped at Dan's for dinner as we were heading west from Philadelphia. It is pretty much in the middle of nowhere, but the finest restaurants in Center Philadelphia would have a tough time offering a meal that surpassed those we were served here. The presentation was perfect, but the real story was the quality of the food. Possibly the finest cut of beef and the best prepared duck breast we ever had the pleasure of enjoying. A great experience from start to finish.
7. Jimmie Kramer's Peanut Bar Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 336 reviews
Featured on the Travel Channel, this classic Reading landmark has been serving up plenty of fun and peanuts since 1924. Great American cuisine ranging from casual to gourmet. Voted "the Best in Berks" in numerous categories. Chosen 1 of USA TODAY's Top 10
Reviewed By Deborah C
We ate here Saturday night for Mother's Day. Our grandchildren love it since you can throw the peanut shells on the floor. This place has been around for 95 years. The food is always good. I never had anyone eat here and complained about the food. Great people that work there as well. I would always recommend this place.
6. The Ugly Oyster
Overall Ratings
4 based on 246 reviews
Reviewed By 99cooks111
Small place but comfy when we were seated. Our service was very slow. Like slow motion. There was no sense of hospitality that we could feel. Our food was good when it finally arrived, but it was definitely not hot. That must have been part of why it took a long time. Then the dreaded wait for the check. The value would be fair if the other things fell into place.
5. Say Cheese! Restaurant and Cheese
Overall Ratings
4 based on 196 reviews
Say Cheese! Restaurant and Cheese brings updated creative American classics to your plate. A full service restaurant rooted in a love for cheese and local flavor, discover unexpected menu items that challenge your tastebuds or get back to basics with chee
Reviewed By Walkinlove
We enjoyed our stop at Say Cheese! The atmosphere is very unique and relaxing. The service was friendly and the food was delicious. I highly recommend the smoked salmon mac and cheese. My husband enjoyed the cheeseburger. The couple next to us ordered the grilled cheese and tomato soup which also looked amazing!
4. Chatty Monks Brewing Company
Overall Ratings
4 based on 277 reviews
At Chatty Monks Brewing Company, our story is quite simple. Our business was born out of five friends with one thing in common: the need to make exceptional craft beer. Named as one of the Top 50 brewpubs nationwide and Top 10 in the Northeast by CraftBee
Reviewed By fishermansbane
My partner and I shared two beer flights, so we were able to try most of what was on tap. Everything we tried was very good, either an interesting, distinct flavor profile or a strong take on a particular style. My favorites were the Double Race Against Time (milkshake IPA), which had a great texture and pleasant citrus flavor, and the The Morning Pint (American amber/red), which had a wonderful hoppy/grassy finish.The food was also quite good! We split the fish and chips and and order of Sriacha ranch wings, both very good. I'm always a bit wary of ordering fish and chips on the east coast, it seems to be very hit or miss in terms of quality, but the fish and chips at Chatty Monks are a definite hit--great flavor and texture on the breading, and the fish itself was incredibly tender and moist. Everything we saw other tables ordering also looked great, definitely worth checking out.
3. Stokesay Castle
Overall Ratings
4 based on 285 reviews
Come explore the castle and experience the 13th century inspired English atmosphere. Within Stokesay Castle there are two restaurants. The Knightâs Pub is an American Pub with an international twist. We take great pride in offering world class food and se
Reviewed By WinfieldRDH
Very unique and beautiful setting. We ate in the "Knight's Pub". Was very disappointed in my lobster pie. For $26 one would expect more than a teaspoon of lobster- lesson learned. Tilapia was good, but potatoes and broccoli were cold. So, a nice place to stop in for a drink but have dinner elsewhere
2. Judy's On Cherry
Overall Ratings
4 based on 419 reviews
Reviewed By StantonGirl
What a fantastic experience. From the the fun and attentive waitress Peggy to the favor of the food. I had the horseradish encrusted London broil with scalloped potatoes and beets. Oh, the beets were a pleasant surprise. My husband had an aged Delmonico with red potatoes and asparagus. I highly recommend this restaurant and look forward to going back. That's Judy!
1. Frank & Diannah's Arbor Inn
Overall Ratings
4 based on 263 reviews
Fine food and service in a relaxed and inviting atmosphere. Eclectic menu. Full Bar including international wines and microbrew beers on tap.
Reviewed By John D
Excellent execution and delivery. Hannah was incredibly professional as a waitress. Frank's skill at customer service is polished and indicates decades of experience. The flavor profiles build off of time tested basic techniques into complex symphonies of culinary excellence. The bar managers pairing abilities went beyond a knowledge of wine showcasing an atypical ability to pair wine to both the style of the diner and the course ordered. Quite frankly this is a Manhattan level of excellence hidden away in Berks county. Highly recommended!
