The Blue Pear Bistro is located next to the Dilworthtown Inn in West Chester, Pennsylvania. This modern American bistro features small and medium plates of "inventive" comfort foods featuring seasonal ingredients from local farms. The decor is in blue and amber with a crushed gold glass wall behind a mahogany bar and an upstairs lounge with chocolate leather settees. Outdoor dining is available on the bistro's front porch. Small plate selections include grilled cheese sandwich, oysters, tuna tartare, olives and cheese, beets and goat cheese, chicken nuggets, strawberry salad, and bacon and egg salad, among others. Medium plates include seared Rock Bass, mussels, seared sea scallops, steak and frites, and barbecue beef shortribs.
Blue Pear Bistro
275 Brintons Bridge Road
West Chester, PA 19382
610-399-9812
bluepearbistro.com
Nectar Restaurant, in the Chester County town of Berwyn, features French-Asian cuisine and a unique Asian-inspired interior design in browns and reds by artist David Rockwell. Dishes feature local ingredients including fresh produce and seafood, as well as fish flown in from Asia, Hawaii and Europe for the restaurant's sushi bar. Mushrooms are hand picked and flown in from Montana. Featured menu items include pad thai, crispy duck and sushi and sashimi combination platters. Lunch and dinner are served as well as Sunday brunch. Dessert highlights include the Green Tea Mousse Tower, homemade ice cream and a Nectar Valrhona Chocolate Torte. An extensive wine list is available and private parties can be booked at this establishment.
Nectar Restaurant
1091 Lancaster Ave.
Berwyn, PA 19312
610-725-9000
tastenectar.com
Columbia Bar and Grille in Phoenixville is located inside a renovated Victorian home and features traditional American dishes including steak and seafood. Sundays can include "Bring Your Own Wine" day to pair with assorted appetizers and the restaurant often has live music performances on the weekends. See the events calender on the restaurant's website for more information. Happy hour prices are in effect Fridays through Sundays. The restaurant's outdoor patio and bar was expanded in the summer of 2010 for al fresco dining. Dinner options include vegetarian hummus du jour, steamed New Brunswick mussels, grilled filet mignon, grilled rack of lamb and pan seared tilapia. A martini and wine menu is available.
Columbia Bar and Grille
148 Bridge St.
Phoenixville, PA 19460
610-983-0300
columbiabarandgrille.com
