The Jockey Tavern

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

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   John VIP

   Philadelphia5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 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. 
   

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   Lawrence VIP

   Philadelphia10 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 4 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.
   

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   Helen

   Philadelphia1 review

   3.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   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 4 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

   Philadelphia124 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 4 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 DC1 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 4 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 5 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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   Stephanie VIP

   Philadelphia53 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 17 May 2025

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

   The burgers are great and so are the apps we’ve tried. Service also great!! Atmosphere beautiful!! However last night I got the avocado wedge salad and it was very disappointing… hardly any avocado or blue cheese crumbles… mostly just lettuce.
   

   The Jockey TavernResponded on 18 May 2025

   Thank you for the review, Stephanie! We're thrilled to hear that you have previously enjoyed our burgers and apps. We're sorry to hear about your disappointment with the avocado wedge salad. Your feedback is invaluable and your concern has been brought to the attention of our kitchen staff. We hope to serve you again soon with a better experience. Best, The Jockey Tavern Management Team
   

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    Deborah VIP

    Philadelphia76 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 17 May 2025

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

    The drinks were very good -- but extremely pricey. I would have had two had they been a bit more affordable. $15.00 for a cocktail is just too dear for me.
    

    The Jockey TavernResponded on 23 May 2025

    Hi Deborah, We're glad to hear that you enjoyed our drinks. We understand your concern about the pricing and appreciate your feedback. We aim to provide a high-quality experience for all our guests, and your comments help us to improve. We hope to see you again soon for another round of our favorites! Best, The Jockey Tavern Management Team
    

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