Blue Bell Inn

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   Sugar VIP

   Philadelphia35 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The Blue Bell Inn has great food which is consistently delicious! We enjoyed celebrating our son's birthday there.
   

   Blue Bell InnResponded today

   Thank you so much Sugar! We are so grateful for loyal customers such as yourself! Thank you for choosing Blue Bell Inn to celebrate such a special birthday!
   

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   Helene VIP

   Philadelphia92 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Today I had lunch with my girlfriend. We sat in the bar area. Our server was amazing. As always our food was delicious. We both ordered the crab cake Benedict. My eggs were poached to perfection. We both had Mimosas. No desserts as were pleasantly sated!
   

   Blue Bell InnResponded today

   Hi Helene! Thanks for the 5 stars and kind review! Thrilled to hear you had a great experience. We hope to see you back soon!
   

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   Mark VIP

   Philadelphia15 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 4

   This was our first time at the Blue Bell Inn. The restaurant is big with many rooms to accommodate many patrons. The menu selection is quite extensive although the kitchen ran out of a few items (halibut and vegetarian crab cakes). Overall the food was tasty. The mushroom side was a bit bland. The Brussels sprouts with bacon were very nice. The prices are quite reasonable for the portions served. The service was average for the type of establishment it is. The waitress was not rude but also not warm or welcoming. We got the feeling that we were just another table to be served.
   

   Blue Bell InnResponded today

   Thank you again for your thoughtful review, Mark! We’re sorry to hear that the service did not feel as warm or welcoming as it should have. Please know that we strive to create a comfortable and enjoyable atmosphere for all of our guests. In an effort to provide a more relaxing dining experience, our servers are mindful of maintaining a quieter, more subtle presence at the table. This allows you to fully enjoy your time with your guests without feeling rushed or interrupted. However, we understand that this approach should never come at the expense of genuine warmth and attentiveness. We will share your feedback with our team to ensure that we continue to strike the right balance. We hope to welcome you back soon and provide you with an even more enjoyable visit!
   

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   David

   Philadelphia14 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Always great here, with excellent service from the time you walk in and a diverse, tasty menu.
   

   Blue Bell InnResponded today

   Thanks so much Dave! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the food and service. Hope to see you again soon!
   

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   Mona VIP

   New York City10 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Every thing was great - food, service and ambience. I am a tough critic, so believe me when I say there was nothing that needed improvement. The Blue Bell Inn is a special place and consistently very good.
   

   Blue Bell InnResponded 3 days ago

   Mona - Thanks for the 5 stars and kind review! Thrilled to hear you had a great experience. We hope to see you back soon!
   

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   James

   Philadelphia6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great meal and service. It is a wonderful place and experience
   

   Blue Bell InnResponded 3 days ago

   Thanks so much James! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the food and service. Hope to see you again soon!
   

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   Don

   Philadelphia1 review

   4.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Head Waiter Jon G makes the experience perfect every time!
   

   Blue Bell InnResponded 3 days ago

   Thank you so much Don! We are so grateful for loyal customers such as yourself!
   

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   Christine VIP

   Philadelphia26 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Any meal at the Blue Bell Inn is amazing. This place has it all - service, food choices and drinks in a beautiful setting.
   

   Blue Bell InnResponded 3 days ago

   Thank you so much Christine! We are so grateful for loyal customers such as yourself!
   

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   NATALIE VIP

   Philadelphia5 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on 16 March 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 1

   Not impressed with atmosphere or food. The service was decent all around, but that was it. Food was way over priced for the quality and portion size. The appetizer’s were good, but small portions again. Not accommodating when requested to add 2 additional dumplings to our order for our party of 6, rather we had to order another order of 4 so everyone can get 1 piece. The vegetable noodles with shrimp was awful. Too much sauce and tasted like it was out of a box. The three tasteless and over grilled shrimp were $18 to add on. The atmosphere in the bar area where we were seated felt like we were in a pub or hole in the wall spot. Overall, would not return or recommend especially if celebrating a birthday day or special occasion.
   

   Blue Bell InnResponded 6 days ago

   Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback Natalie. We appreciate your honest input. We apologize for any inconvenience regarding the dumpling order— we price our dishes accordingly, so in cases like this, we recommend ordering an additional order to ensure everyone in your party is accommodated. In regards to seating, we do offer a variety of seating options throughout the restaurant, I apologize that the more casual area was not the experience you were hoping for. We do take requests for specific dining areas, although requests aren’t guaranteed, we do our best to make your dining experience exceptional. Your feedback is important to us, and we hope you’ll consider giving us another opportunity to provide a more enjoyable and memorable dining experience in the future.
   

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    Donna

    San Diego2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 16 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4

    Charming and comfortable for a nice, relaxing brunch.
    

    Blue Bell InnResponded 7 days ago

    Thanks so much Donna! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the food and service. Hope to see you again soon!
    

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