There’s something special and delicious about fall in the Brandywine Valley. The leaves have changed, and each scenic route is even more beautiful than the last. Why not take a drive to take in the foliage as well as a meal? Head to one of these Brandywine Valley restaurants just across the Pennsylvania state line the next time you’re in the mood for a cruise and a bite to eat.
For a list of restaurants on the Delaware side, head here.
Looking for one of the most stunning special occasion restaurants in southeastern Pennsylvania? Meander through sprawling gardens to visit 1906 at Longwood Gardens. The bold American menu changes with the seasons, with much of what arrives on your plate grown in Longwood’s own garden. Try the mushroom bisque, flower salad, or ricotta gnocchi before savoring mains like whole roasted branzino or New York strip steak. Your meal is complemented by a wine list honored with Wine Spectator’s Best of Award of Excellence alongside house-crafted cocktails and garden-inspired tonics that change with the seasons.
1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square, PA
The motto at the Crown Tavern is “a royal pub for real people.” The Pennsylvania border venue urges patrons to “come as you are…we’ll treat you like royalty.” Favorites include Woodstock pot pie and steak frites au poivre. Like all good British taverns, the Crown has a wonderful fish and chips dish. The kings’ wings and its burger round out the list of house favorites. Stop in for happy hour deals as well as for brunch favorites like banana walnut French toast.
451 Wilmington West Chester Pike, Glen Mills, PA
This Landenberg eatery is a coastal-inspired restaurant and bar. Featuring sharables, salads, and large plates, the Pennsylvania border eatery is also a must for mussels. Get them prepared with garlic-white wine, diavolo, coconut curry, or saffron sauce and served with fries. The Haven also offers cocktails, wines by the glass or bottle, canned libations, and desserts like ricotta donuts and chocolate hazelnut torte.
1215 New London Road, Landenberg, PA
The Naked Olive is a family-owned BYOB restaurant serving a Mediterranean-infused menu in downtown Kennett Square. Its extensive offerings include pizzas and flatbreads, entrees, and shareables, as well as soups, sides, and salads. Try the fig and prosciutto flatbread, seared salmon, or braised lamb shank paired with your favorite bottle of vino. Be sure to leave room for the lemon mousse cake, baklava, or sour cherry cheesecake.
759 West Cypress Street, Kennett Square, PA
Known for being one of the hardest reservations to score in the Brandywine Valley (and for good reason!), Talula’s Table is a concept farm store and restaurant from Main Line Today Power Woman Aimee Olexy. When the market on Pennsylvania’s border closes, Talula’s Table serves an exclusive eight-course chef’s tasting menu to just two tables. The Farm Table seats eight to 12 guests, while the smaller Nook Table seats just four to eight lucky guests. The seasonal menu changes every four to six weeks; Talula’s Table is a BYOB eatery and happy to provide wine pairing suggestions with each menu.
102 West State Street, Media, PA
Click here for five restaurants on the DE side of the border.
Annie Hill is the digital editor of Main Line Today. She covers foodie news for the website in Delaware, Chester, and Montgomery counties for readers and enjoys nothing more than good company over a good meal.
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