Best French American Restaurants in Thorndale

Had a fantastic dinner at a.kitchen sitting at the chef’s counter. Watching the kitchen team work up close added a fun, dynamic energy to the night, and being able to chat briefly with the staff and ask about the dishes made the experience feel personal. We were the first table in for dinner so it was cool to see the team prep and get into gear for the dinner rush. The ambiance, music, and overall vibe were spot-on. The menu is presented as a single continuous list, which felt a little non-intuitive at first glance, but our server proactively walked us through the format before we even needed to ask. That level of attentive, thoughtful service set the tone right away for us. The food and drinks delivered across the board. We ordered the gougères, crispy mushrooms, gnocchi, cauliflower, and the half chicken. Every single dish was executed cleanly and packed with flavor, with half chicken and gnocchi being the standout favorites. The gnocchi dish was reminiscent of cacio e Pepe but in gnocchi form. An exceptional meal and a great dining experience from start to finish. Highly recommend reserving a spot at the counter.

The Desmond is one of our favorite places to go for dinner. We love eating outside at the Sunset Grill in the summer. For a more formal dinner, we like the Fork and Bottle. On this particular night we arrived during Happy Hour and ate at the Fox and Hound which is the Pub. As usual, the waitstaff is exceptional. Skip and Tara are so friendly and professional, and made us feel like family. Mark, our bartender, always greets us with a smile and a welcoming greeting. Their Maryland crab bisque is out of this world. My husband had the blackened cod and I had grilled salmon, both of which we enjoyed. It will remain one of our 'go to' places to eat.

A wonderful evening of food and service. The student inspired beverages and meals were quite fun and delicious. I love to see the pride and effort in the students.

Once again the Imperial was wonderful. Scrumptious food - thank Kyle and Zack, and impeccable bar and table service thanks Cade and Salina. And it always great to see Corey. Together, they a recipe for a perfect night! Thanks guys!

Amazing breakfast. The entire team was attentive and friendly. Food was delicious, will definitely come back! Thanks!