Located in the Wissahickon Valley, the inviting atmosphere of Philadelphia's last remaining roadhouse is one of the city's best kept secrets. The Valley Green Inn is just waiting to be found in the bustling metropolis of America's Birthplace.

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Overall

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

(67 Reviews)

Rating Breakdown 67 reviews

5 stars

(26)

4 stars

(29)

3 stars

(11)

2 stars

(1)

1 star

(0)

Food

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

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scenic view(37)
great for brunch(35)
special occasion(34)

neighborhood gem(33)
romantic(31)
great for outdoor dining(24)

Valley Green Inn Reviews List

Review 1 for Valley Green Inn

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 5/19/2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"The Brunch was fabulous and will definitely be bringing our friends back with us."

Dined on 5/19/2013

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Review 2 for Valley Green Inn

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on 5/09/2013

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"We had lunch and everything was fine. Unfortunately chose to eat inside due to cool weather."

Dined on 5/09/2013

Special Features: great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, kid-friendly, romantic, scenic view, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, special occasion

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Review 3 for Valley Green Inn

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Favorite Lunch Spot

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 5/06/2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Having lunch at The Valley Green Inn is always on my "must do" list when I have out of town guests. The food is consistently good; I always get the Salmon Club and sweet potato chips because they are so good. The staff is always friendly. The setting along Wissahickon Creek is special and beautiful in all seasons."

Dined on 5/06/2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, scenic view, great for lunch

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Review 4 for Valley Green Inn

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 5/02/2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"A most pleasant early evening meal. Menu was surprisingly varied and well prepared. Service was friendly and very attentive, but not intrusive.."

Dined on 5/02/2013

Special Features: great for outdoor dining, romantic, scenic view, neighborhood gem, special occasion

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Review 5 for Valley Green Inn

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Historical Ambiance in Fairmount Pk

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/25/2013

2006

Dined on 04/25/2013

2006

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"I took my friend to Valley Green Inn on a beautiful Spring afternoon, knowing that they too would love the ambiance of this historical inn. They did. The luncheon menu surpassed my expectations so we all dined in complete bliss! Our waitress had a funny, quirky personify that topped off the experience. Of course, if the weather had cooperated and if it had been 10-15 degrees warmer - we could have dined on the porch. We' ll just have to come back in June or July! :-)"

Dined on 04/25/2013

2006

Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion

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Review 6 for Valley Green Inn

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

we had sunday brunch-definitely

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/14/2013

2007

Dined on 04/14/2013

2007

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"we had sunday brunch-definitely glad we made a reservation, it fills up quick. but we were still given the choice to sit inside or outside. food was great-fresh fruit, eggs benedict, pecan waffles. waiter was very attentive with coffee refills and very pleasant as was the rest of the staff. would definitely love to go back for dinner. walked off brunch along the wissahickon afterwards. great day all around."

Dined on 04/14/2013

2007

Special Features: great for brunch, special occasion, scenic view

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Review 7 for Valley Green Inn

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great dinner, unseasonably hot eve

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/10/2013

2012

Dined on 04/10/2013

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"We had an enjoyable dinner. The food and service was very good and timely. It was an unusually hot night for April and we sat inside. It was hot and stuffy. We should have sat outside, but for the occasion, we felt it was a bit on the casual side outdoors (we have had lunch outdoor before, but the chairs are not as comfy as indoors). One of our servers forgot to bring back our doggie bag too, but otherwise it was a great meal. This is a cool little gem with a great location.

It was my girlfriend's B-day and they brought her a small dessert, which was nice."

Dined on 04/10/2013

2012

Special Features: great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch

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Review 8 for Valley Green Inn

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Food was outstanding and service

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/24/2013

2013

Dined on 03/24/2013

2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Food was outstanding and service was everything you expect, view was incredible, interior was small but had a great rustic American look. The porch was easily accessible and the creek in which it is situated across from is beautiful."

Dined on 03/24/2013

2013

Special Features: great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch

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Review 9 for Valley Green Inn

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

A Great Place for a Quiet Dinner

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/23/2013

2004

Dined on 03/23/2013

2004

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Excellent restaurant in a fun, quirky, beautiful location. Entrees- scallops with lentils and duck were wonderful. Chocolate pistachio pate, a perfect end to our dinner. The restaurant is nestled by a creek in a park and quite old. Service was very professional. Our reservation was at 7:00. We were the last to leave the restaurant at 9:30. A nice change from the usual high-end but over-designed restaurants."

Dined on 03/23/2013

2004

Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion, scenic view

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Review 10 for Valley Green Inn

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

OpenTable Diner

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Enjoyed being at the Valley Green- I take my girlfriend there every year for her birthday. I did not like my lunch at all- could not eat it. I was not going to make a fuss about it. The waitress kindly expressed concern- I told her not to worry about it. She ended up,though, not charging me which I thought was very kind.I would still return."

Special Features: great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, scenic view

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Review 11 for Valley Green Inn

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

We had a great experience

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/17/2013

2011

Dined on 03/17/2013

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"We had a great experience at Valley Green. The only reccomendation I have would be to request a table far away from the front door. It was a chilly morning and we were sat fairly close to the door so we felt a chilly draft everytime the door was opened. However overall a delicious meal!"

Dined on 03/17/2013

2011

Special Features: great for brunch, romantic, special occasion

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Review 12 for Valley Green Inn

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

We always enjoy the Valley

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/05/2013

2013

Dined on 03/05/2013

2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"We always enjoy the Valley Green Inn. It is very quiet and we love the ambiance of the surrounding woods with the river and the hikers. We will be back."

Dined on 03/05/2013

2013

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Review 13 for Valley Green Inn

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Had a wonderful brunch here

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/24/2013

2011

Dined on 02/24/2013

2011

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Had a wonderful brunch here after a morning hike down Forbidden Trail. What a fun experience right outside the city!"

Dined on 02/24/2013

2011

Special Features: great for brunch, romantic, special occasion, scenic view

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Review 14 for Valley Green Inn

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

A True Gem!

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/16/2013

2013

Dined on 02/16/2013

2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"My mother and I have always enjoyed special occasion brunches at the Valley Green Inn. The staff is delightful and the food is amazing - I always recommend the Inn to all my friends & family!"

Dined on 02/16/2013

2013

Special Features: great for brunch, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, hot spot

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Review 15 for Valley Green Inn

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Just lovely!

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/18/2013

2009

Dined on 02/18/2013

2009

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"My wife and I both had off from work, and enjoyed a Valentine's Day lunch at the Valley Green Inn (a few days late). Wonderful food, friendly service, and beautiful location. A real gem."

Dined on 02/18/2013

2009

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch

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Review 16 for Valley Green Inn

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We went for dinner so the

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/18/2013

2009

Dined on 02/18/2013

2009

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We went for dinner so the immediate area was deserted and so very quiet. As for dishes, the meat (actually fowl) dishes were exquisite. My vegetable side was very good, but a separate order of risotto and veges was underspiced and a bit tasteless. Service was very friendly and the ambiance wonderful. I'll take my parents there when they next come for a visit."

Dined on 02/18/2013

2009

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion

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Review 17 for Valley Green Inn

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We had an absolutely wonderful

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 01/26/2013

2007

Dined on 01/26/2013

2007

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"We had an absolutely wonderful dinner at Valley Green. It was quiet and romantic sitting by the fire place. The food was wonderful and the service was attentive without being overbearing."

Dined on 01/26/2013

2007

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion

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Review 18 for Valley Green Inn

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

This is one of my all-time

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 01/20/2013

2012

Dined on 01/20/2013

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"This is one of my all-time favorite restaurants in Philadelphia. They seem to have a very fine chef now, which has not always been the case. I hope they will maintain the current standard of excellence. It is a fabulous setting especially if one wants to wow! out of town visitors who think Philadelphia is all guns and no roses."

Dined on 01/20/2013

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch

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Review 19 for Valley Green Inn

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5