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Cedar Hollow Inn Restaurant & Bar
Purchased several years ago by Dan Wesolowski, the former Valley Tavern was completely remodeled and renamed for the tiny Cedar Hollow village where it has stood for more than 100 years. The "bones" of the old building remain the same, with three comfortable dining rooms including an enclosed sun porch plus a large bar area. But the new decor is impeccably fresh with hardwood floors polished to a high luster and walls brightened with the work of local artist Barbara Grant . The menu reflects the energy and creativity of the kitchen staff headed by CIA trained chef, Stephen Giuseppe. The cuisine is Continental American, but more accurately it should be described as delectable. Generous portions, friendly staff and the casual, fine dining atmosphere keeps people come back for more.
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70 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Rating Breakdown 70 reviews
5 stars
(21)
4 stars
(31)
3 stars
(13)
2 stars
(5)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(34)
- fit for foodies(21)
- good for groups(19)
- vibrant bar scene(19)
- special occasion(18)
- great for lunch(17)
Cedar Hollow Inn Restaurant & Bar Reviews List
Review 1 for Cedar Hollow Inn Restaurant & Bar
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service Needs Work
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food is average, a little overpriced for what you get but it is the service that will keep me from going back. The wait staff is nice enough, but SLOW SLOW SLOW. To be fair, it may be the kitchen that is slow, but the time we had to wait for all of our food was was too long. For example, it took us 15 minutes to get our after dinner coffee and then we were able to drink 2 cups of it before our dessert finally came. We were ready to cancel dessert and ask for the check."
Dined on 6/16/2013
2012
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Review 2 for Cedar Hollow Inn Restaurant & Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Something for everyone
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Cedar Hollow has some thing for everyone... A great bar scene, high tables for 2 and 4 people... white table cloth dining on the porch.... Complete menu, great specials...(gotta try the roast beer) and the big winner, a great selection of oysters."
Dined on 5/31/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 3 for Cedar Hollow Inn Restaurant & Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Overall experience
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I chose the restaurant as a half-way location to meet a friend. It is an hour away for each of us, from opposite directions. I was seated in the front room while waiting for her. The area was full when she arrived and we could not hear each other over the noise. We are seniors so that probably contributed to the problem. The waitress was happy to move us to the room at the back of the restaurant. We were now very comfortable in a quiet location and able to hold a conversation. We had a new server, Kathy, who was delightful and accommodating. We were able to stay as as long as we wanted even though we were the only diners remaining. We thoroughly enjoyed our lunch, plan to meet there again, but will request seating in the back room."
Dined on 5/28/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for lunch
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Review 4 for Cedar Hollow Inn Restaurant & Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Hidden Treasure
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Upon Googling "Dinner & Dancing in Chester County," the first 3 hits were for Cedar Hollow. We wanted to celebrate my wife's birthday on a Friday night. Everything started fine. The location is secluded yet convenient. The building is picturesque outside & in. The porch dining area was romantic, the service & hospitality were impeccable. Our waitress was knowledgeable & the Rock Fish delicious. We lingered over dinner waiting for the music to start. It never did. When we asked about it, the hostess said they just spoke to the musician on the phone & she had the wrong date in her book. She thought she was scheduled for next week. We met some nice people at the bar and will return for another try."
Dined on 5/24/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, vibrant bar scene, notable wine list, romantic, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 5 for Cedar Hollow Inn Restaurant & Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Our little group had a lovely dinner here. The food was all very tasty, service was very good, seating on the porch was perfect. This was our first visit and I am sure not our last."
Dined on 5/21/2013
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Review 6 for Cedar Hollow Inn Restaurant & Bar
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Not bad, but pricey.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Friendly service, nice ambiance (on porch). Food was a mixed bag: some very tasty (pan-roasted rockfish), some undistinguished (lamb shank), and the toughest brussels sprouts I have ever encountered. Side salad with dinner would have been $4 extra. Our bill for three meals - two dinner entrees, one roast beef sandwich, one beer, one ginger ale, three desserts, and three coffees: $99. We've had better meals for a lot less."
Dined on 5/18/2013
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Review 7 for Cedar Hollow Inn Restaurant & Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Pleasant place for lunch, dinner
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Went for lunch in a group of five men and found service, food and ability to converse very good. Would certainly recommend. Have also eaten on the porch with my spouse and found that very pleasant also."
Dined on 5/14/2013
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 8 for Cedar Hollow Inn Restaurant & Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Food was awesome, the service was great and the pricewa .very reasonable. Will go back next time I am in teh area for sure!!!"
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 9 for Cedar Hollow Inn Restaurant & Bar
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
A bit too stuffy
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The location threw us as it seems to pop out of no where. The staff people were professional, but a bit too stuffy in that instead of making us feel comfortable (preferred), we felt uneasy. There were 7 of us, 2 of them under the age of 13. The kids didn't like their food at all and the others of us felt the high price did not equal high food qualilty. The presentation of the meals was great but the trip was not worth our while. We were looking for unique/distiguished experience but all agree that heading to a chain restaurant would have been preferred. We wouldn't recommend this little place. it wasn't a good experience. Hope this helps!"
Dined on 5/11/2013
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Review 10 for Cedar Hollow Inn Restaurant & Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Wait staff is always informative and attentive. Lots of interesting specials offered."
Dined on 5/07/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, scenic view, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 11 for Cedar Hollow Inn Restaurant & Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Loved it!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We had talked about going for dinner for years since I go for lunch occasionally. Dinner was a wonderful experience and the food was amazing. The staff makes you feel like you're the only guests! Great experience."
Dined on 12/15/2012
Special Features: good for groups, romantic, scenic view, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 12 for Cedar Hollow Inn Restaurant & Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Another great dinning experience.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Another great dinning experience. The menu has a varied selection with something for everyone. The beer selection is very good for a restaurant of it's size. Our waiter was very helpful with choices and made our dinner enjoyable. There was no rush to the dinner and we ate in a relaxed atomsphere. Definately will be returning to dine again."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 13 for Cedar Hollow Inn Restaurant & Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Thoroughly enjoyed this quaint
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Thoroughly enjoyed this quaint restaurant. Local gem."
Dined on 04/09/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 14 for Cedar Hollow Inn Restaurant & Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I went with three others -
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I went with three others - only one of whom had been there before. Evertone loved their meals - the waitress was extremely pleasant and courteous."
Dined on 04/09/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 15 for Cedar Hollow Inn Restaurant & Bar
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Unimpressed with the food
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Unimpressed with the food and service."
Dined on 04/07/2013
2010
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Review 16 for Cedar Hollow Inn Restaurant & Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
It was my birthday celebration
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"It was my birthday celebration and, as always, it was a hit!
Great food and they kindly honored my request to sit on the porch.
It's one of my favorite local restaurants and I am never disappointed!"
Great food and they kindly honored my request to sit on the porch.
It's one of my favorite local restaurants and I am never disappointed!"
Dined on 04/06/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 17 for Cedar Hollow Inn Restaurant & Bar
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Go with a Serious Discount Chit
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Generally speaking, I'd rate it as "just OK"; we were glad we had a Groupon, giving us a $55. credit on food (Sunday), as we thought the wine prices were on the high side, considering what choices they offered. Entree prices were, for the most part, reasonable; appetizer prices also seemed high-ish, altho' portions for these appeared generous. My partner's filet mignon, requested to be cooked medium-rare, clearly came out medium; and, my braised short ribs, altho' pleasantly served boneless and nicely tender, were overly salty-tasting. The bar area, right next to our enclosed-porch dining area, clearly attracted a sports-loving, sizeable crowd, and they were rather noisy; but then, it WAS "March Madness" time for NCAA basketball."
Dined on 03/24/2013
2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene
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Review 18 for Cedar Hollow Inn Restaurant & Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Pretty glass-enclosed porch,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Pretty glass-enclosed porch, good food. We enjoy Cedar Hollow every time we go!"
Dined on 03/23/2013
2009
Special Features: romantic
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Review 19 for Cedar Hollow Inn Restaurant & Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great light fare menu, creative
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great light fare menu, creative & delicious. Great desserts. Nice wine list. Friendly easygoing servers. All good!"
Dined on 03/22/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 20 for Cedar Hollow Inn Restaurant & Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Cedar Hollow is 2 1/2 miles
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Cedar Hollow is 2 1/2 miles from our house, so we are regulars. The food is very good - try the lobster ravioli. The bar menu is quite good as well - the crab and avocado stack is awesome. We had outstanding service from Connor the night we took my parents there for a birthday dinner. The whole place has a romantic vibe and they have music almost every night in the bar. Just accoustic so you can still hold a conversation with your date. The crowd is 30's/40's and up. Overall, we love this place!"
Dined on 02/09/2013
2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 21 for Cedar Hollow Inn Restaurant & Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Probably would have missed
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Probably would have missed this gem of a restaurant if it hadn't been for the Groupon offer as it is tucked away in a beautiful, off the beaten path location. Food and service was excellent-looking forward to returning! Loved the mussels & clams appetizer!!"
Dined on 03/05/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 22 for Cedar Hollow Inn Restaurant & Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Staff was friendly and knowledgeabl
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Staff was friendly and knowledgeable. Short ribs were amazing. Presentation very good. Could hear guitarist from our seats and he was really good. Would go again."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list
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Review 23 for Cedar Hollow Inn Restaurant & Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This was the second time eating
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This was the second time eating at Cedar Hollow Inn and loved every bite. This place has fast become our special place, it is truly a real gem."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 24 for Cedar Hollow Inn Restaurant & Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This place is fantasic. The
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This place is fantasic. The old house is beautiful and the front dining room is lit perfectly to compliment the music we enjoyed from the bar. The food is absolutely delicious - the tuna steak was cooked to perfection! If you're a dessert lover you are in for treat - they have some unique selections guaranteed to satisfy any craving for sweets!"
Dined on 02/23/2013
2012
Special Features: romantic, scenic view
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Review 25 for Cedar Hollow Inn Restaurant & Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Nice Night Out
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food is always fresh and the selections are unique. Scallops were especially good, as was the mushroom bisque. There was a great singer in the bar, which made it lively."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups
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Review 26 for Cedar Hollow Inn Restaurant & Bar
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Disappointed...
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Nice building, good ambiance, service was very attentive. Food left much to be desired. My wife and I both had the pan seared trout, and both the amount of food and the flavors were very disappointing. I literally went home and ate leftovers. Will probably not return."
Dined on 02/17/2013
2006
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Review 27 for Cedar Hollow Inn Restaurant & Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I have not been dined at Cedar
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I have not been dined at Cedar Hollow in quite some time. Great service and loved their menu!! I had duck and it was delcious!! Also ordered lamb sliders, they were excellent as well. Will definately go back!!"
Dined on 02/19/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 28 for Cedar Hollow Inn Restaurant & Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food is delicious. Service
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food is delicious. Service never disappoints."
Dined on 02/19/2013
2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Cedar Hollow Inn Restaurant & Bar
Based on the average of (42) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
14 out of 14 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic