The Jockey Tavern

The Jockey Tavern reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Suzanne

   New York City6 reviews

   1.0

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   The food was extremely greasy and both my husband and I were sick all night after our dinner at The Jockey Tavern.
   

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   Dana VIP

   Philadelphia12 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   First time there and we were excited to try it. We loved the decor and ambiance. Our server, Emma was attentive and friendly. The hostess was very polite. They both wished us happy anniversary since I put it on reservation. We loved our appetizer, dinner, drinks and dessert.
   

   The Jockey TavernResponded 1 day ago

   Thanks for the review, Dana! We're thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic anniversary celebration at The Jockey Tavern. It's always a pleasure to make special occasions even more memorable. We're glad you loved your experience and we look forward to serving you again on your next visit. Best, The Jockey Tavern Management Team
   

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   John VIP

   Philadelphia5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

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

   Very nice menu with many different items not normally found in restaurants in the area. Unfortunately, the brussels sprouts were not cooked enough. Also two people at the table ordered the short ribs, one got a large piece and the other got a very small piece. The people that ordered the short ribs, both were men. Overall, it was one of the best dining experiences we’ve had in the area in quite some time. 
   

   The Jockey TavernResponded 1 day ago

   Thanks for visiting us, John! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our diverse menu and found it to be one of the best dining experiences you've had in the area. We apologize for the shortfall with the Brussels sprouts and the discrepancy in the portion sizes. We appreciate your feedback and will certainly take it into account for future improvements. We look forward to serving you again soon! Best, The Jockey Tavern Management Team
   

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   Lawrence VIP

   Philadelphia10 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   This was our first visit to the Jockey Tavern. We’ve been long time patrons of McKenzie’s, the previous restaurant at this location. The smoked brisket nachos appetizer was excellent. There’s enough for four and since there were three of us we probably overate before our entrees arrived. I was disappointed with the chicken marsala risotto which is marked on the menu as a specialty. It was a decent piece of chicken marsala with a small portion of risotto. When I order risotto I expect to get a full plate or bowl of risotto. The risotto was a couple scoops, basically like a side to the chicken. The risotto itself was pretty heavy on the cheese and butter. The prosciutto was unremarkable. My wife enjoyed her Santorini chopped club salad and said it was very fresh and crunchy. Our son said that his blackened chicken sandwich was spicy but in a good way. We shared the carrot cake for dessert and it was good. A few additional observations from our first visit: 1. Good value for the food given the portions. 2. I was disappointed that there weren’t more draft beers. A broader selection of domestic craft beers would be welcome (for comparison see Black Powder Tavern’s draft list). 4. I’d have liked to order a glass of wine with my risotto but I’m not paying $15 for a glass. If the wine prices were slightly more expensive than the draft beer prices I would have ordered wine. 5. The service was a bit chaotic. Our server forgot to bring the sugar my wife requested for her iced tea. The size of table water pitcher was very small. We kept asking for refills. Several employees helped with the refills and food delivery. A larger size water for the table, and larger water glasses, should be considered. The Jockey Tavern is very different from McKenzie’s. The owners are aiming for a more upscale dining experience which will appeal to some patrons.
   

   The Jockey TavernResponded 1 day ago

   Thank you so much for visiting The Jockey Tavern and for taking the time to share such detailed feedback. We truly appreciate your support, especially as long-time patrons of McKenzie’s, and we’re grateful for the opportunity to welcome you to our new concept. I’m glad to hear you enjoyed the brisket nachos, salad, chicken sandwich, and carrot cake. That said, I’m sorry the risotto didn’t quite meet your expectations. We’ll certainly take your comments into consideration as we continue to refine our dishes, portions, and presentation. Your observations about the beverage program and service are also helpful. Thank you again for joining us. We’d love to welcome you back soon and show you how we’re listening and growing! Best, The Jockey Tavern Management Team
   

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   Helen

   Philadelphia1 review

   3.0

   Dined on 25 May 2025

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

   In general, I find the food is not as good as in the past and a little less healthy than I expect given current trends. The service was a bright spot, very friendly and accommodating.
   

   The Jockey TavernResponded 6 days ago

   Hi Helen, We're glad to hear that you found our service friendly and accommodating. We're always working on improving our menu and we're sorry to hear that you felt it didn't meet your expectations. We appreciate your feedback and hope to impress you with our food in the future. We look forward to welcoming you back to dine with us again soon. Best, The Jockey Tavern Management Team
   

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   Henry VIP

   Philadelphia125 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 24 May 2025

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

   We live by your property in Chadds Ford and have eaten there probably 3 times and each visit were underwhelmed. Last night by chance we tried your property in Malvern Our server was Alania and she was great communicator on the food from menu and confirmed a special that was delightful. We also had short rib that was very good. Interesting with the soup was a toasted crostini that was amazingly good Might I suggest your beer offering to offer maybe a Lager or Pilsner to your beer on tap. I did try a light Mexican beer that I already forgot
   

   The Jockey TavernResponded 6 days ago

   Hi Henry, Thank you for the review! We're thrilled you enjoyed your meal and our short rib. We always strive to provide excellent service to all our guests and are happy to hear that you had a great experience with Alana. Our tap beers are on a rotation so hopefully we will have a lager or pilsner for you to try when you visit us again. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best, The Jockey Tavern Management Team
   

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   Jennifer

   Washington, D.C. Area1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 24 May 2025

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

   Great new restaurant. The decor and food were amazing. Could use ways to dampen noise level but other than that, I would definitely return soon!
   

   The Jockey TavernResponded 6 days ago

   Hi Jennifer, Your positive feedback and high ratings is truly appreciated. We hope to welcome you back soon! Cheers! The Jockey Tavern Management Team
   

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   Connie

   Las Vegas3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 23 May 2025

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

   Our food was very tasty and the service was great. We made a reservation because it was a very busy place on Friday night.
   

   The Jockey TavernResponded 7 days ago

   Hi Connie, Thank you so much for your kind words and perfect ratings! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your meal and found our service to be great. We appreciate your understanding about the busy Friday night crowd, and we're looking forward to your next visit! Best, The Jockey Tavern Management Team
   

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   Suzanne

   Philadelphia1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 21 May 2025

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

   Everyone in our group liked their meals. 3 of us had the scallops and shrimp in coconut curry sauce, and thoroughly enjoyed it. Loved the library room atmosphere.
   

   The Jockey TavernResponded on 23 May 2025

   Hi Suzanne, Thank you for the feedback! It's great to know that our scallops and shrimp curry hit the mark for you! We always strive to create a comfortable and enjoyable dining experience for all our guests and look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best, The Jockey Tavern Management Team
   

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    richard VIP

    Philadelphia9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 May 2025

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

    Consistency in food preparation with great cocktails and service make this a must visit. Great ambiance!
    

    The Jockey TavernResponded on 23 May 2025

    Hi Richard, Thank you for the wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food, cocktails, and service. We take pride in our commitment to consistency in preparation and it's great to know that it's appreciated. We're also glad to hear that you enjoyed the ambiance of The Jockey Tavern. Your feedback is important to us and we look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best, The Jockey Tavern Management Team
    

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