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The Farmhouse Bistro at People's Light
The Farmhouse Bistro offers a casual dining experience featuring seasonal country French classics created by Chef Joe Maguire. Choose from an array of tantalizing appetizers, freshly-prepared entrees, tempting desserts, and a sophisticated wine list.
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58 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Rating Breakdown 58 reviews
5 stars
(16)
4 stars
(22)
3 stars
(14)
2 stars
(5)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(20)
- special occasion(18)
- romantic(14)
- fit for foodies(12)
- great for brunch(9)
- good for groups(6)
The Farmhouse Bistro at People's Light Reviews List
Review 1 for The Farmhouse Bistro at People's Light
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We enjoyed a nice dinner in a nice, quiet setting. The food was abundant and very good, and the price was right. Recommend anytime."
Dined on 03/10/2013
2010
Special Features: great for brunch, neighborhood gem
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Review 2 for The Farmhouse Bistro at People's Light
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Our burgers were delicious, the avocado was superb, and the dessert -- ice cream in a piece of chocolate cake -- was to die for, as they say. We are looking forward to returning to sample other fare."
Dined on 02/28/2013
2013
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Review 3 for The Farmhouse Bistro at People's Light
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Perfect for dinner before the performance. Having driven an hour to get to Malvern for the play, it was convenient to walk a few feet away to the theater. Food, service and atmosphere were wonderful."
Dined on 02/17/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic, scenic view
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Review 4 for The Farmhouse Bistro at People's Light
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Another great night at the Farmhouse Bistro. We enjoy dining prior to the plays and our entire group requests that we continue the tradition."
Dined on 01/31/2013
2007
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 5 for The Farmhouse Bistro at People's Light
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The waitress was trying to do too much at once. She rather mislead us on the special which we all ordered thinking it was red snapper and it turned out to be tuna. However, it was good, but we wouldn't have ordered it if we had known it was tuna.
Service was a bit slow, but it's a charming place and we fell in love with the glassware!"
Dined on 01/31/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 6 for The Farmhouse Bistro at People's Light
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great place & great food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We've eaten there many times and always had the best of meals"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 7 for The Farmhouse Bistro at People's Light
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"While I loved the atmosphere it was very cold (the air conditioners were on high) in the restaurant. My dinner was good (filet, mashed potates and steamed veggie of the day), my dining partner's meal was average (shrimp scampi). The service was a little slow though the server was polite and nice. We had to look for him to get the check even after we told him at the start of the meal (and reminded him throughout) that we were going to the show at People's Light. If you have a special occassion and would like to be alone, with plenty of time, this is the place for you."
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: kid-friendly, scenic view, special occasion
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Review 8 for The Farmhouse Bistro at People's Light
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Hidden Gem
OpenTable Diner
Dined on 5/01/2013
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"This was our second time eating at the Farmhouse, the last being 3 yrs ago. We came to celebrate our anniversary, and this is also where we got married. The food was excellent as we remembered and the service was outstanding. Our server was especially great. Definitely would recommend this little hidden gem off of rt 30."
Dined on 5/01/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 9 for The Farmhouse Bistro at People's Light
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Our reservations were at 7:15
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Our reservations were at 7:15 which was just after the show at the People's Light Theatre started. We were there for about 2 hours or so and were the only guests. It was a little odd being the only diners in the place, but it was also a nice change as my husband and I rarely get out alone anyomore.
The food was very good and the menu offered a wide variety. The prices were comparable for the area. The wine list was not extensive, but sufficient for us."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic
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Review 10 for The Farmhouse Bistro at People's Light
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Total disappointment
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Way started out so great, turned out so bad. Beautiful country farm house setting, great waiter. Frank was the best. Salads and bread were great. Here comes the problem...three of the 4 entrees were not edible. 2 chicken dishes and pâté were awful. Lamb was undercooked and them over cooked and tasteless. Asparagus that came with the lamb was great. Again, the waiter was great, took the food off the bill and we quickly left.
Very disappoint night and we will obviously not return."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2007
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Review 11 for The Farmhouse Bistro at People's Light
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
What a nice surprise. Thought
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"What a nice surprise. Thought it was just a Pre show venue. Food and service were excellent. Wait staff assured a quiet spot for our dinner conversation, even though there were a lot of theatre attendees being served."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, scenic view
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Review 12 for The Farmhouse Bistro at People's Light
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Restaurant was understaffed,
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Restaurant was understaffed, which led to much frustration on the part of all of the customer trying to enjoy a meal before a performance. Staff tried their best, but mistakes and delays in serving occurred.
My order was fundamentally salad, although I was shocked to be charged $8 for ONLY three medium shrimp added to my salad."
Dined on 04/04/2013
2004
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 13 for The Farmhouse Bistro at People's Light
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ordinary. Service was slow,
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Ordinary. Service was slow, food was okay."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2011
Special Features: kid-friendly
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Review 14 for The Farmhouse Bistro at People's Light
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
We arrived expecting a buffet
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We arrived expecting a buffet brunch comparable to last year. This was not available and we ordered off of the price-fix menu. At $35 a person which did not include beverages (other than water and coffee), the food was over-priced (salad or soup, eggs benedict and the like, desert). Additionally the menu stated sliced Virginia Ham. What was provided was pork and not ham. My daughter could not eat this and had to return the dish. The waiter indicated that others had had the same complaint. My advise would be for the restaurant to return to the buffet format."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2008
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Review 15 for The Farmhouse Bistro at People's Light
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Coffee and tea was served
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Coffee and tea was served cold."
Dined on 03/27/2013
2007
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Review 16 for The Farmhouse Bistro at People's Light
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Arranging your dinner to start
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Arranging your dinner to start just as the show is about to start will ensure pleanty of tables and exceptional service since the Show crowds will be gone. Food has always been excellent."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2013
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 17 for The Farmhouse Bistro at People's Light
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
My friend and I shared a burger
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"My friend and I shared a burger and salad. Salad did not have enough dressing and the burger, though we asked for medium, was very well done and almost burnt. I will try again. So convenient when seeing a show at People's Light"
Dined on 03/13/2013
2007
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 18 for The Farmhouse Bistro at People's Light
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We have eaten here several
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We have eaten here several times and this was our best experience. Food was excellent and the service was quite attentive and focused on getting us out to our show on time."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2009
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Review 19 for The Farmhouse Bistro at People's Light
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A very good experience. I
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
"A very good experience. I do plan to return."
Dined on 03/14/2013
2010
Special Features: late-night find, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 20 for The Farmhouse Bistro at People's Light
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Very relaxing-nice selection-will
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Very relaxing-nice selection-will go again"
Dined on 03/03/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 21 for The Farmhouse Bistro at People's Light
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
There is a very limited menu,
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"There is a very limited menu, with minimal specials. There is an adequate bar and wine selection. Its greatest asset is that it is connected to People's Light and Theater Co., so it makes going to their productions very convenient. This bistro is pleasant, enough, but not in itself a destination."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2011
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Review 22 for The Farmhouse Bistro at People's Light
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The staff was very helpful
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The staff was very helpful and attentive. We were greeted as we walked in and made to feel welcome. The food was very good and reasonably priced."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 23 for The Farmhouse Bistro at People's Light
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I can't say enough about the
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I can't say enough about the service there. The food rocked, the show rocked, and the Bistro is just cool. Amy, Brad, and Mathias totally made fine dining fun."
Dined on 02/21/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 24 for The Farmhouse Bistro at People's Light
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A Perfect Evening
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I absolutely loved our dinner at The Farmhouse Bistro at The People's Light. The atmoshphere was beautiful and the servers were just so friendly. The farmhouse is truely authentic and rustic. The food was absolutely wonderful, most definitly worth the price. This is a perfect place to celebrate an anniversary or birthday with the one you love. Not very kid friendly in my opinion, but that makes it even more special as romantic escape with your loved one. I think they even had a larger room in the back for a larger party of people, which would be perfect for a quiet evening with friends."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 25 for The Farmhouse Bistro at People's Light
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Food was pretty good, however
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Food was pretty good, however service needs a little work. Frittata that was ordered came out cold (with the potatoes). Appetizer ordered came out with the entree. My wife's cappuccino was more like coffee with milk stirred in. The food itself was pretty good, they just need to train their staff a bit."
Dined on 02/17/2013
2005
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Review 26 for The Farmhouse Bistro at People's Light
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
What a delightful Valentine's
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"What a delightful Valentine's Day dinner! The choices offered were outstanding and it was difficult to make a decision; however, our final choices pleased us very much. A suggested list of wines to go with the dinners was a nice touch. Service was very good but not as outstanding as in our previous visits. There were more guests than we usually encounter which may help to explain the service."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2011
Special Features: romantic
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Review 27 for The Farmhouse Bistro at People's Light
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The food was OK and the service
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The food was OK and the service great but the ambiance is terrible."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2006
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Review 28 for The Farmhouse Bistro at People's Light
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Romantic Valentine's Day
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"My husband and I went to the Farmhouse for Valentine's Day and found a great little romantic restaurant! The food was delicious and the room quiet, despite the closeness of the tables. There are only a handful of tables in each room so you don't have to fight to hear each other. It was also very cool to have our wine in goblets! We're definitely going back!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2011
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 29 for The Farmhouse Bistro at People's Light
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
For Christmas, we were given
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"For Christmas, we were given tickets for The Winter's Tale and decided it would be fun to try dinner at the Farmhouse Bistro as part of the night out. Are we glad we did; the building is very colonial, cozy, and comfortable, and the food and wine selections were outstanding. Our waiter was attentive without being too much so, and even brought us our will-call tickets at the end of the meal. This experience, along with the delightful play, are causing us to seriously consider an annual subscription. A magical night all around!"
Dined on 02/02/2013
2011
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Ratings-Only Reviews for The Farmhouse Bistro at People's Light
Based on the average of (29) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
5 out of 5 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate