4. Mainland Inn

20 years!
My husband and I have enjoyed this wonderful restaurant for 20 years. We come here for special occasions with friends or just the two of us, and it has never disappointed . The food and service are wonderful, and a super wine list is tops. My husband dines in center city quite often, and still prefers the Mainland. It is cozy, relaxing and friendly. Keep up the great work!

My wife and I have been going here on special occasions for years, but our most recent visit was a disappointment. The service has gone downhill as well as the quality of the food. I was charged for a crab cake I never got. The waitress removed when I brought it to her attention. I don't think I'll be going back.

My wife and I have been dining at the Mainland Inn for several years, on special occasions, a few times per year. It has always been top-notch food, service and presentation. However, our last visit there on February 16, 2008, was very disappointing. We usually order the sea scallop dish, which is served with delicous whipped potatoes, perfectly cooked scallops, and the most succulent sauce that we have ever tasted. This is all nicely presented with the scallops encircling the potatoes, and fresh veggies on the side. However, on February 16th, the meal on our plates was just tossed there, the potatoes were barely warm, and the sauce was very minimal. Barely enough sauce to last us thru the meal. The waiter did bring us a side dish of wamer potatoes at my request, however, it was not the same. They were not as tasty as the many previous times we have dined there. We were both VERY disappointed with the meal, and have decided NOT to dine there again. This was our favorite upscale restaurant, but now we need to explore others. I don't know if the chef was off that night and they had a substitute, stand-in or replacement. But the quality was VERY noticable, and unfortunately, they lost our patronage.

My experiences over the years have found this to be a safe dining experience. Over the years there has evolved a bit of an "attitude" with management and employees, which I happen to find a bit "over the top". If we are comparing The Mainland to any and all local establishments it is, of course, excellent. However compared to establishments in New York, Washington DC or even in Philadelphia that are highly rated it is nothing more than the expected base line experience. Sorry to say they are resting on past performance in the minor leagues.

Clearly the best dining experience in the area. For more casual dining try the bar & seating downstairs. Same great food & service.

One of the best out of the way restaurants in the US.

While the colonial look is not my preferred taste, the food and service are OUTSTANDING. I highly recommend the Mainland Inn for anyone who enjoys quality food/ingredients and very nice wine list. It should be noted that the service is not merely good...it is top notch!

Wow!! There is no other word to describe this restaurant than WOW! The food is delectable, the service is spectacular, and the ambiance... don't even get me started. I proposed to my wife here and it was so romantic!! The owners welcomed me with open arms and made me feel like a celebrity! So overall, it was PERFECT!

Fabulous dining experience - far superior to anything else in the vicinity in every respect.

By far the best restaurant in the area!

A wonderful, unrushed dining experience. The service was superb! Is it possible to purchase gift certificates for friends and family?

My husband and I had a great dinner there this past Saturday night. I had a wonderful dinner of sea scallops. My husband, however, was very disappointed that lobster tail was not on the menu. That the only meal he likes when dining out. Had we known that, we would have not had dinner there.

Without a doubt my wife and I's favorite place to dine.

A lovely dining experience. We come back here every year and LOVE this place.

Mainland Inn is the best restaurant in the area. The service, food, & ambience are always excellent. This is our 'Special Occasion' restaurant.

Food flavors and presentation are remarkable; it's clearly evident the cooks and wait staff know and enjoy what they do.

The very best of everything, including exceptional service, wonderful setting, and--of course--marvelous food. Our favourite place to eat. Period.

This is my favorite restaurant. The food is unbelievably delicious and presented beautifully. The ambience is so elegant and the service is impeccable. They really make you feel special there. At the Mainland Inn, it's not just dinner, it's an experience. You will love it!!

The Mainland Inn is by far the best dining experience you can ask for. The service is top-knotch, the gourmet food is delicious, and the ambience is relaxing. It is the "true" dining experience.