The New American Bistro

Ordered takeout and it was out of this world as always. When I called they were super busy and I let them know I will wait if Chef can accommodate and I provided my order. Let them know I'm right down the street and just need a 5 minute notice and they would call back when it wasn't busy - they called me back in less than 30 minutes and said ready in 10 minutes.I love the fact that if they are too busy and can't accommodate at that time they're honest. It's a small family business the Mom is the host and probably one of my favorites she is like old school south Philly meets Mother Theresa!The chef is a perfectionist and I always try at least one special and have never regretted it. I am utterly amazed each time at the dishes he comes up with. Overall price wise they cannot be beat, huge portions and every bite was heavenly.Where can you get this much fresh, delicious food for under $100 no where except New American Bistro. It's also extremely rare to get take out and it be as good as served in the restaurant.The beet with pistachio encrusted goat cheese salad with raspberry dressing. This salad had it all! Everything was so fresh and crisp. There were so many bursts of flavor.This was a special hopefully it will be added to the menu. Rating: 5/5Spicy crab chowder - we always order. It's my husband's favorite soup.Rating: 5/5Blackened Scallops with Raviolis and Lobster Sauce - we always order. Appetizer size comes with 4 blackened scallops and a couple ravioli. Rating: 5/5Maryland crab cake with Ravioli and pesto sauce. This was my first time trying and typically does not get pesto dishes. This had so much flavor and was refreshing if that makes any sense. Appetizer size comes with a very large crab cake and a couple ravioli. Rating: 5/5Gnocchi's with Jumbo Lump Crabmeat and Gorgonzola Sauce- this is my absolute favorite dish. The Gorgonzola sauce you could drink. I dip the homemade bread in the sauce after. It's my favorite. I'm a huge Gorgonzola fan I put it on everything. The Gorgonzola sauce on this particular dish I find to be mild and perfection. I just woke up thinking of this dish it is so unbelievably good. Rating: 5/5

Back at this local restaurant again and it did not disappoint! Had the seared tuna appetizer with chili sauce and it was delicious and certainly large enough for a main course. Paired that with the Hazelnut crusted Halibut that was perfectly prepared. My two companions had the lobster special also expertly done. Prices were extremely modest. Never have I ever had a seared tuna that large for $15. Incredible dinner by all.

Blink and you'll miss it. Tucked away in a little strip mall I found salvation after a long day of travel. I was seated immediately in the little spot that feels like a family home. I started with the fried eggplant appetizer special. It was cut very thick and lightly breaded and not greasy at all. I chose the tuna special for my entree and it was fine, nothing made it stand out to be honest. I finished my meal with a cannoli cake and that was delicious. I would recommend trying this spot if you need something to try

Hidden gem! I almost resist getting the word out on this place because it is what I consider the best kept secret for upscale dining in Delco. When I say upscale I mean the food is absolutely top-notch, and we have tried something different on the menu the past 3 times we have visited. No need to go to Media, this is right in Ridley Township!Make sure to grab reservations for fridays and weekends because they fill up quick, the dining room is small. The entire service is focused on the food, they know it's good and take their time to ensure every item that leaves their kitchen is perfect. If you don't care about good food, and just want to fill up your belly, then skip it and grab a hoagie at Roma's ("Ohhhhhh they give you so much meat..." no thanks).On this particular outing we tried the steak and shrimp special as well as the crab cakes off the main menu. Their bread is awesome. I really am not even sure what is in it, a mix of sweet and savory, with a spreadable, buttery cheese to go along with it.The steak had a delicious demi-glace and the seasonally prepared veggies and mashed potatoes were a great pairing.Crab cakes were awesome. They offer a spicy remoulade with the crab cakes, but I wasn't in the mood for too much spice, so I opted to go with the lobster blush sauce. The crab is king in this dish, and why shouldn't it be? So many places, even big fish houses and seafood restaurants serve really bad crab cakes. The simplicity of this dish is what makes it great, crab. If you cover it with fillers and overpowering seasonings, and a bunch of gobbly-goop, it will always tastes bad. New American presents you with a crab cake that has just that, crab, along with the right combination of breadcrumb and seasoning. I make my own crab cakes with mayonnaise to keep them moist, and I prefer my own, but if I were to eat them at a restaurant, this place is my go-to.New American is also owner-operated (it seems), and you feel as if you are stepping into their own home and quaint dining room. Amongst the 12 or so tables you will always hear lively conversation and happy guests. They do things a certain way, as the service was consistent each time, so we knew exactly what to expect.Looking forward to many more great and memorable meals at New American in the future!

Place is a joke... not sure who you think you are, but you have a restaurant in Folsom... You aren't Stephen Starr. You advertise that you offer takeout, but I've called on three different occasions and you "aren't doing takeout orders" those nights. Place is empty, but don't take walk-ins.. Don't want the business? No problem! I won't try again!

not terrible, but not anything great. just felt like these were kinda just thrown together. like I could go down the street to nearest grocery store and find the premade raviolis. don't get me wrong I love when things are over seasoned rather than under, but the scallops were blackened so much they were burning the back of my throat. the rest of it was bland. boiled vegetables just meander around in the watery sauce. also how is this an american bistro? almost the entire menu is italian inspired

We live in the area, so we visit regularly. This was probably our fifteenth visit. The food is excellent as is the service. The New American Bistro is a family owned; chef owned restaurant. Dad and brother run the kitchen and Mom and daughter run the dining room. They have daily specials which are written on a board near the entrance. They have an excellent menu with many meat and seafood dishes. They are very accommodating in preparing your meal the way you want. Any appetizer can be prepared as an entree. If you like steak, these people really know how to prepare it. It is always cooked to perfection. It's a fairly small dining room so reservations are a must. Its a BYOB.

If you're reading this review go here now! Okay, now that I've got your attention let me tell you about one of the BEST dining experiences I've had in Delco. As a Delco native and current Philly resident I can say for sure that delicious dining is few and far between in the Interboro/Ridley area but this place takes the absolute cake. We came here last night to celebrate birthdays and the food was absolutely phenomenal. I mean some of the most complex, delicious, fresh, perfectly cooked, absolutely beautiful flavors I've had in a while. Ordered by my party: Myself - Oysters (so fresh and delicious) & octopus salad special with artichokes, capers, and black olives (see picture) that was huge and charred to absolute perfection - so tenderOthers (all had rave reviews and were HUGE portions) - Chicken parm - I was told the sauce was divine and it definitely needed a box for leftoversSpecial steak and shrimp asian-style pasta dish - I forget the name but the "appetizer" size was ordered and basically came with a whole filet of steak (perfectly cooked btw) and needed a box for leftoversPork belly special with pumpkin ravioli, apples, veggies, and cranberries (my husband now requests that I learn how to make these raviolis as he described they melted in his mouth) Soups - lobster bisque, clam chowder, & mushroom soup (apparently I need to learn to make this, too haha)Dessert - tiramisu & creme brulee cheesecake. The tiramisu was absolute perfection (I stole a bite) and not overly sweet. Creamy and divineI wish I had more characters to write about how absolutely amazing everything was. There wasn't a single dish served that was anything less than stellar. It's BYOB and the prices may seem high but don't be fooled, the portions are so so so big that you'll absolutely have leftovers and the flavors and ingredients make every penny worth spending. I was so pleasantly surprised, deeming myself a bit of a food snob, that I may actually go visit my family more often just as an excuse to come here. Final note: If you have any food allergies/aversions I would suggest asking for the ingredients. While pleasantly surprised and absolutely delighted for the complex flavors/ingredients there were some that ended up on plates that weren't listed on the menu (cranberries & capers for example). I'll be back!

We ordered out about a week ago enjoyed the food. Decided to walk in today and although the place was empty except for two tables , we were told by the server that they do not accept walk-ins especially on Friday and Saturday. Walk ins cannot order to take home either, however website has a link that takes you to order out ( go figure) .Your best bet is to reserve earlier in the week if you want a Friday or Saturday reservation or try Sunday as we were told by the server.Definitely not flexible enough to accommodate customers.

Food is always outstanding friendly family run business. The deserts are out by of this world I just go in to get them on occasion