Blue Bell Inn

We had an incredible experience at Blue Bell Inn. We were a group of 18, and they accommodated us beautifully by placing us in the elegant and very private Hunt Room. The space felt exclusive yet warm, making it perfect for our large gathering. The food was outstanding. The oysters were incredibly fresh, and the desserts were just as impressive—rich, flavorful, and the perfect way to end the night. The wine selection was excellent as well… we enjoyed it so much we finished three bottles! What truly made the evening exceptional was the head service. It was beyond outstanding—professional, attentive, and seamless from start to finish. Despite our large group, everything flowed smoothly, and we felt genuinely taken care of the entire time. Overall, it was a top-tier dining experience we won’t forget.

Suzanne was phenomenal! The blue bell inn is always close to my heart especially the blue room or duck or bird room I would dine here as a kid so coming back and enjoying a nice meal with husband is so nice. The owner is so nice too ! The food is phenomenal!

With almost 300 years of history, the Blue Bell Inn has a charm that stands out, and the original dining room had a festive feel. The menu is impressive, and the bar looks like a fun, welcoming spot. I’ll definitely return. The lobster roll was delicious, and I regret not finishing your fries lol. The chocolate cake was a highlight, and the café latte was exceptional. The overall ambiance, from the décor to the service, made the visit feel thoughtfully put together perfect for special celebrations in the day (as ours was) or a decadent night out. Shout out to Jacob the Valet! Thank you!

My fiance and I had a wonderful time celebrating our anniversary at the Blue Bell Inn. It was my first time there and it definitely won't be the last! Service was a little slow to get started since it was busy, but once it took off, we were well taken care of. The food was incredible and multiple staff made sure to celebrate our day. Thanks for making it as special as possible! Pictures include the calamari, the cheese steak dumplings, the chicken and dumpings, the duck breast, truffle Mac n cheese, whipped potatoes, and the apple pie bread pudding. Yum!

Have not been to the Blue Bell Inn in many, many years. Went there recently and was very pleasantly surprised. The interior is really well done. The bartenders were efficient and the food was excellent. Oysters were fresh and tasty and a steal at $1 each. The two petite filet appetizer was very good. The meat was prepared perfectly medium-rare as requested. Next time I order it I will request the béarnaise and bacon blue cheese sauces be served on the side since they detracted from the steaks. The Italian panini was also very good - simple, surprisingly light with great ingredients. The place can be a little loud. Regardless, I will definitely be going back soon.

Bottom line up front: Blue Bell Inn is sadly a mixed bag. Drinks are strong and well made (A-) , service is attentive (A-), but the happy hour bar food is uneven and often mediocre (C+). Overall, the HH experience could be (and should be, considering how much business they rake in!) so much better. My GF and I occasionally meet up here at the bar for happy hour, most recently on a weekday afternoon in March 2026. We ordered several apps: -- The dozen PEI oysters were poorly shucked and contained bits of shell. They were very small and, as a result, barely contained any oystery taste. Also, the oysters are opened in advance, and not to order, which I think dries them out and compromises their quality. I won't buy them anymore -- what a shame! -- The fillet mignon "duo", which we ordered medium-rare, was overcooked. The meat wasn't tender, either. Strike two! -- The focaccia sandwich with fries was decent.

We have not been here in many years. I have to say, it was a great meal. I had Jo idea how many different rooms there were. We were in a smaller room toward the back (which I liked because we wanted to be able to have an easy conversation). There are MANY good choices on the menu. I had the lobster roll, which was tasty. My friend had the grilled cheese and tomato soup special which he said was very good.

Arrived at opening time on a Friday at lunch. They had our reservation and took us to a choice of 2 tables. Servers were attentive and pleasant. Some unusual menu items. Willing to switch a side salad for fries. Side salads had mix greens and were tasty. Glad we were there early before the dining room got noisy. Pleasant outdoor seating was also available.

We came here for our 29th wedding anniversary dinner. Our drinks were strong, so we started off right! I started with the stuffed artichoke, which was ok. Nothing to write home about. Stuffing was good. Artichoke didn't have much flavor. It needed some kind of seasoning or something. My husband had the sausage special even thought he's not a huge fan of chicken sausage (one of the offerings in the special). He loved it! He said they were delicious. He had the New York Strip steak which was done to perfection! He loved the topping and the mashed potatoes and green beans. He doesn't normally say much about his food, but he was raving about everything. I had the duck. I was a little disappointed. The sauce was orange and looked delicious but had not flavor. The duck was NOT crispy at all. The best part was the vegetables. They were amazing! Our waiter and all the staff were very attentive. I never felt neglected. The only thing he did forget was to tell us the dinner specials. He gave us the appetizer specials, but I heard another waitress giving dinner specials. Not sure it would have made any difference. The atmosphere is nice and it felt romantic sitting in a corner booth. They even came out with a beautiful bowl of ice cream for our anniversary! We'll definitely be back there for drinks and for a special dinner. I'll try the salmon next time.

We had a wonderful dinner at The Blue Be Inn for our anniversary. I had been there for lunch, but never dinner, and had no idea they had a large, quiet dining area upstairs. We had cocktails and wine, appetizers, entrees, and dessert and everything was excellent. The food feels modern without being overly fussy, but they still have some more traditional options (think meat and potatoes) as well. The service we had was excellent. Attentive without being overbearing, food came out quickly but we didn't feel rushed. Water glasses were filled regularly and we didn't feel like we ever had to search for someone if we needed something. We will definitely be back! One heads up, there is not nearly enough parking if you are there during a busy time. Expect to use complimentary valet. Service: 5 Food: 5 Ambiance: 4.5 Value: 4

With almost 300 years of history, the Blue Bell Inn has a charm that stands out, and the original dining room had a festive feel. The menu is impressive, and the bar looks like a fun, welcoming spot. I'll definitely return. The lobster roll was delicious, and I regret not finishing your fries lol. The chocolate cake was a highlight, and the café latte was exceptional. The overall ambiance, from the décor to the service, made the visit feel thoughtfully put together perfect for special celebrations in the day (as ours was) or a decadent night out. Shout out to Jacob the Valet! Thank you!

We went for lunch in October and it was so good we decided to go for thanksgiving and made reservations right there. Well it was just ok for the cost. I had the filet mignon which had an up charge but it was delicious. The cost was $65 a person for a 3 course meal and my up charge was an additional $15. Plus drinks and tip the bill was over $200. Too expensive for the overall quality of the food.

It was our first time here and we will definitely be back. Food and drinks were delicious and staff were friendly. service : 5

Cute space for brunch with a large party. There is plenty of seating but limited parking.

Exquisite decor, with outdoor and indoor seating. We were seated upstairs which had a rich array of wines on display. Got the soup of the day and crab cake sandwich. Service was OK, nothing special, nothing to complain about. Pricey place, good for a date or company lunch

This was my first time here, as my "Aunt" invited us for lunch. They can accommodate any size group. This place has many rooms and seating in each. There's a bar as well as outdoor seating with heaters. The menu was a large variety and very well prepared. I had the Philadelphia plate which came with chicken salad and fried oysters. Everything was delish. The homemade raspberry sorbet was good and can be shared. The ambiance was lovely and classy and the service was excellent. This is definitely going to be a go to for my friends in the future. Prices were nice as well.

The food was ok here. I forgot to take pictures I had a dozen of oysters, calamari, lobster, asparagus & mashed potatoes... and some yummy stoli dry martinis w/ extra olives. Our server was awesome his name was Hunter, he was great very attentive he was on the ball! The ambiance was cool it looks like everyone came out to eat on a Thursday night. I would definitely go back!

We gathered at the Blue Bell Inn on Saturday for a long overdue get to gather with our friends. The food was delicious. All ours orders were correct, served timely, and the presentations were excellent. The room setting was comfortable and well lighted.

The food was wonderful (raw oysters, stuffed artichoke as appetizers & the surf & turf special, NY strip as entrees). Ambiance was lovely as there was live music on the patio which is enclosed for the winter months. Wait staff was very kind, the turn around time could have been faster but it was a very busy Friday night.

Haven't been to the BBI since pre-Covid, and we were treated like royalty by Les and the staff tonight. My friend and I sat in the Oak Room (My favorite room) for my birthday dinner. Once again, I enjoyed the Seafood Wedge salad - so perfectly crisp and fresh and chock full or tender shrimp and large lumps of sweet crabmeat. Love it. The I had the twin 3 oz filet mignon (app) which made a petite meal for me. My friend got the salmon and it looked scrumptious. Dessert were poached pears over a crumble, served warm with rich and tasty vanilla ice cream and a sweet caramel sauce. Even indulged in a latte. A 5 star service and culinary experience. Yes, it really was that good.

My wife and I came for Sunday brunch. We made a reservation for 10:00 when they opened. We were seated immediately. The interior in the bar area was very nice with a warm and welcoming vibe. There were large open doors that led to a beautiful outdoor area and was perfect for the comfortable weather that morning. The food was excellent, the coffee was hot and good, and the mimosas were crisp and delicious! I ordered the chef's special omelette and a side of sage sausage. My wife ordered the breakfast flatbread. We also ordered the pastry basket. We took leftovers home. We will definitely return for brunch again or for dinner. Highly recommended!

It's a solid option for dinner or brunch in the area that is similar to the William Penn Inn but a bit more low key, with outdoor seating and a large central bar. The food is okay - it's solid but a bit on the greasy side and the kitchen seemed a bit understaffed as it took a while to get our dishes and there were a few mistakes. That aside, the seating is pretty comfortable and it's close and convenient. 3 stars for the food, 4 for the ambiance, and 3 for the service. I will round to 4 only for the convenience factor.

My mouth is watering as I type this because the Nutella Panini sandwich is to die for!!! Wow. The chef who made this did a perfect job because it wasn't too sweet. I will definitely come back here just for this sandwich. The BBI Homemade Beignets and the Chorizo Hash were also two good choices. The mimosas were made strong and were priced extremely fair per glass. My mom and I are already talking about when we will be returning!

I've reviewed this place before, and it was great then. Still great now. Great ambiance, wonderful service (usually), and delicious food. They have some great cocktails, too. Wonderful brunch, and an excellent raw bar. Parking is definitely a bit of a trick, mainly because they reserve so many spaces for valet. Honestly not that big a deal though. Overall, a great place, bit on the pricey side, but good food, good ambiance, good service, good drinks.

Nice historic inn. I had the iceberg wedges with shrimp and crab. Delicious, with a good size portion and ample shrimp and crab. My wife had the filet mignon with roast potato: a 6 oz. Filet medallion cut in two, with potato sticks. Tasty, but a less than ample portion. Dessert was peanut butter Oreo pie. Quite tasty and big enough to share. Service was efficient and friendly.

The Blue Bell Inn is still serving over priced, unnecessarily complicated mediocre food. The outdoor space is nice although not as packed as that pizza joint across the street. The waitstaff and people at the hostess station were really nice, as always. Food? We were served combination of cold flatbread and bad overpriced steaks with cold mashies on the side. The thumping music that was played all night in the dining room doesn't fit with the BBI vibe. As always, BBI is the perfect spot if you have low expectations and a large wallet.

Tried to reserve a large group gathering in the Hunt Room at Blue Bell Inn, the coordinator ,Kelly Harris, was simply not accommodating. After saying she could accomodate, there was no follow-up after having to reach out to Ms Harris on multiple occassions. No professionalism, no graciousness, no courtesy extended from Ms. Harris. No call from the establishment to explain on behalf of Ms. Harris.

Everything about the ambiance the food and the service is so brilliant. That is why I love this place.

Came here on the weekend for lunch with my friend. Lots of parking available (self park). We were sat in the back dining area in a room with outdoor landscape wallpaper. The staff were nice and did their jobs well but I wasn't blown away. We ordered a cup of soup de jour, Caesar salad, All American Burger and Roast Pork Sandwich. We shared the Vanilla Bean crème brûlée. All were very good! It was a bit difficult to pay our bill at the end, we waited about 20 minutes until we saw a staff member to request to pay. I would consider coming back here though.

Pretty disappointed with our experience here. We were excited to try this historic place and it was just a disappointment. Started with placing us in full direct sunlight indoors even though there were plenty of other tables available. Was just uncomfortable and hot the entire meal. Waitress spilled my drink while serving it. Food was pretty meh. Had the wasabi crusted ahi tuna, think they forgot the wasabi all together, lacked flavor was cut way too thick was chewy and unappetizing. My aunt had the short ribs they were tough and needed a knife to get through. We won't be back, price doesn't match the quality.

went here for a work meeting. Food was great full open bar was magnificent. Ambience was so good. I had never been in a place like that before. Very attentive and so friendly. Best place for a celebratory dinner!

Really nice beautiful place. We sat in the bar area and had a good time. The restaurant is very large with multiple seating areas and even has two bars. The main bar area is very dark lighting and made it a bit hard to see/ challenging for my eyes to focus. Otherwise it's a nice atmosphere. They provide fresh warm bread to the table which pairs went with burrata salad. The burrata comes with watermelon which was a great flavor pairing I've never had before. Highly recommend. The Caesar salad was delish. I'm a fan of Caesar dressings that have a hit of anchovy flavor and this one was a perfect balance. The burger and fries were good but nothing exceptional. My friend said the same about the pasta. The dessert was good but the raspberry overpowered the lemon flavor.

The oysters were delicious. The lobster roll was laughable for $34. Blows my mind. It was 3 tiny bites, such a rip off. The old fashioned was ok not great. My daughter loved the Shirley temple.

Lordy lordy, blue bell inn was just the cats pajamas. Snagged a reservation on a Saturday at 6:00 for an anniversary dinner and BBI did not disappoint. Very pleased with the service and their attention to detail. What we snagged: -Buratta with a watermelon, arugula salad (VERY flavorful) -Shrimp cocktail (LARGE shrimpers with a tasty cocktail sauce. Good value) -Filet (Great style and amazing mashed) -Short Rib (Fall apart good...highly recommend) -Peanut butter pie with an anniversary message. Great touch. Cocktails were great too. We snagged a spicy margarita and their BBI Old Fashion. After dinner espresso martinis were THE BEST we've had. Overall, WOW. Will 100% be back for a special occasion.

Eating here is a treat for us. The food is very delicious. We had the Filet Mignon Duo, Crispy Calamari, and Oreo Peanut Butter Pie for dinner. The section in which we ate had the ambiance of a sports bar rather than the ambiance of an inn of the original building. The seasonal sorbet capped off a wonderful meal.

Went for brunch. Large place, we were seated up a level down a hall that led to a very pleasant and spacious dining room. Classy but unpretentious atmosphere. Classic but not stodgy menu. Attentive but not intrusive service. Delicious food and drink. The breakfast cocktails were excellent and well-priced. I liked the Bloody Mary so much I had two! I had the short rib sandwich with easy over egg on top, fried onions, cheese sauce, plus potatoes. Tender and delicious. It didn't look that large when it arrived, but it was plenty. I wound up taking a third of it home for lunch the next day. We lingered long after the meal and did not feel hurried by the staff. Everybody liked what they ordered very much. Will definitely return soon.

Brought the family here to celebrate my son's birthday. It was the end of a long day and the kids were about to fall asleep but hands down all agree, dinner was great. We started with appetizers of cheesesteak dumplings, chicken bites, crab cakes, short rib tacos and veggie flatbread. We could have stopped there, all were delicious. My daughter loved the skirt steak, I loved the Maryland crab soup, beet salad and seafood pasta which was full of lump crab and prawns. My husband's blue cheese burger was unfortunately well done but they made good on it. Creme brulee and chocolate cake were delightful. I think my kids will pick this place again to celebrate in the future.

Blue Bell Inn never fails to impress! The ambiance is the epitome of class. The food is AMAZING and always prepared to perfection! The filet duo is an absolute go-to for happy hour. The bar staff are such a pleasure and genuinely seem to enjoy their craft (pro-tip: DJ makes the best blueberry lemondrop martinis around!)... Keep doing what you're doing, BBI!

We had a wonderful dinner. Started with appetizers and just kept ordering all the interesting ones off the menu. Had a dinner of apps. Each one was unique and delicious. Our server Joe was fantastic-attentive, friendly and informed about each of the menu items. We had a wonderful dinner.

The service was fantastic, the atmosphere is wonderful, this is a very beautiful restaurant with many facets. Formal dining bar room, dining, patio, dining. It has it all! The burrata with beets was amazing! Cuban coffee martini and the brown sugar pumpkin cake.

Great place with good food and fun history. Beautiful patio area in the courtyard and dining in the front also.

Love the bluebell Inn. I never had a bad meal. The service is great the entertainment great too...

Food was very good. Lunch crowd was light so food was out fast. Service was very nice and professional. There were some weird flies flying around but it might have been from the doors being opened.

We have been here a number of times. We sit at the bar for either lunch or Happy Hour. The food is ok. The seafood bar is exceptional. However, the bartenders are inattentive at best. At lunch they stand and have long conversations with their regulars. At Happy Hour there a number of bartenders gathering around and talking amongst themselves as we are awaiting service. This happens often. Today at lunch the bartender was particularly overwhelmed. we live minutes away and for the first time will consider other alternatives

Amazing food. We ate in the beautiful mural room. Food was great. Service was good. It was very special.

I went in person, two weeks prior, to make a reservation for my Dad's 65th birthday. The host walked me through each room and showed me the table we'd be at. A quiet table in the back for the 7 of us to be able to enjoy each other and our conversation. The night we arrived, we were seated in the bar area NEXT TO THE BAND. Couldn't hear each other and it killed it. Also, I had asked for first choice to be outside and they said they couldn't seat 7 people outside. Meanwhile, we watched a large round table outside of empty the entire night. The consolation was getting dessert covered (only ordered one dessert). We won't be taking our events to BBI in the future. Ps food: my salmon was over cooked; a guest's steak was undercooked; you get the idea. Hit or miss @ this establishment.

Amazing environment. Exquisite service. We had the Ahi Tuna Tartare and the Margherita Flatbread to share and some delicious cocktails. Looking forward to going back for dinner!

Booked a table ahead of time on opentable, when we arrived we were seated right away. The hostess was really nice asking us if we wanted a table inside or outside in their adorable little court yard. I ordered their BBI Moscow Mule which was had a fruity crisp light taste, my partner ordered the Caribbean Heat which he loved said it was really well composed the sweetness of the coconut pairing well with the spice of the jalapeño. For starters we had the ahi tuna tartare which was fresh and well seasoned and we ordered a starter called toast which was amazing the creamy ricotta & mascarpone, sweet strawberry fig jam, and salty crispy prosciutto paired so well together and the drizzled balsamic glaze over it just helped all the flavors meld together...it was delicious. For dinner I had the bronzino which came on a bed of creamy pesto angle hair topped with a bit of crab puttanesca sauce which was really good but had too many capers and olives so I pushed pushed most of those to the side. My partner's main was a perfectly cooked, well seasoned ribeye and he swapped the mashed potatoes for fries, he was very happy with his choice. For dessert he ordered a vanilla bean crème brûlé which was creamy and perfectly sweet without being overwhelmingly so and then I had this amazing thing that was dark chocolate pot de crème topped with crushed chocolate covered espresso beans and crushed hazelnuts then topped with an espresso moose it was one of the best desserts I've ever had. Needless to say we will definitely be dining here again in the future

We came here for my grandmothers birthday party. The staff helped us pick out a menu for the party. Really awesome historical venue. The room they gave us was lovely. The staff were very attentive. The filet was delicious! Highly recommend!

My experience at Blue Bell Inn was great. The service was good and the waiter was nice. The wait time for the food wasn't to long it was only about 8-10 minutes. Once I received the food I was not disappointed, the servings were large and the taste was great. Throughout the meal the waiters were kind and checked in with us to make sure everything was okay. Overall the experience was great although the food was very pricey. In conclusion this is a great place to go if you're willing to pay a decent amount of money. 4/5 stars would recommend.

The last time I wrote about the Blue Bell Inn on Yelp was before the pandemic. It is still fabulous! Every morsel of food was sublime, especially the stir-fry vegetables and the striped bass and the chocolate peanut butter dessert. But my main reason for writing this is to praise Sally, a server who has been there for about 7 or 8 years. It is worth going there just to have Sally as your server. She ALWAYS comes to the table with a smile, is very pleasant, sweet and efficient. She is a treasure, and the Blue Bell Inn is so lucky to have her. She definitely enhanced our already great experience. The only negative, as I wrote four years ago, is the supersonic noise level indoors. It is unbearable! But the outdoor patio is beautiful, very comfortable and with a very reasonable noise level.

Went in for lunch and the Tall Great Blonde Hair Bartender highly recommended the $10 Berger n Brew . She was right ,,, for $10 you get a well cooked medium Berger and crispy fries!!!! The bar was packed and she was very attentive, never had to ask for another beer she just poured it !! My go to from now on for out to LUNCH .

Went here for a birthday party and the food and ambiance did not disappoint. The filet mignon was cooked perfectly. The crab appetizers were decent. I loved the historical theme. However, the food was a bit overpriced and the cake, although pretty, was terrible.

Food is great, Service is excellent, Crowd is impressive. Costly but worth going back

Delicious. A touch of elegance. 17th century warmth, 21st century hospitality. Timeless cuisine.

We visited here for brunch to celebrate a friend's birthday. The server was good and the menu offered a nice variety - I think a vegetarian friendly menu. Everyone enjoyed their meal, I had the avocado toast that included 2 poached eggs and home fries; everything was good - the home fries could have used more seasoning but the avocado toast that had arugula on top with the poached egg was yummy!!! Parking is tight, we did valet because there were no non-valet spaces by the time we arrived, valet was fast and friendly. I would visit here again.

I had a delicious birthday lunch here today .. Nicole was our waitress and she was so friendly.. The food and drinks are outstanding ! I highly recommend this beautiful restaurant