We dine in the area all the time and this was by far the worst experience ever. Slow and I mean slow service and I am patient believe me. My food was cold, my vegetables had dirt still on them. Funny thing there was a table right next to me had the same thing happen and the waitress started to argue !
Review Source:Updating from a previous review, my wife and I had our wedding and reception at The Golden Pheasant about a week ago, and thanks to Brittany, Sally, and the rest of the staff at the inn, everything went amazingly well. For a party of 110-115, the Inn was just about the right size, and the guests are still commenting on the quality of the food and service.
Setting up the particulars for the wedding reception, the management and staff worked dynamically with us to ensure that all the guests were comfortable, and that other vendors had easy access. Brittany was also very helpful in suggesting some local vendors for a wedding cake and rental equipment.
All in all this is a great location to hold a private party, wedding reception or otherwise. The inn and it's surroundings are beautiful and charming in their own right, meaning minimal decoration was required. That, and the quality and selection of food, expert service, and access to a full bar with a skilled bartender put the Pheasant on a different level than more traditional party venues or banquet halls.
This review is for both the inn and the food.
I had the great fortune of staying here for my friend's wedding a couple of week's ago (I was in the Tohickon Room). Sally was really lovely in getting the reservation set up and also making plans for my very late night arrival when no one would be present. My friends stayed in the Delaware Room (the largest of the 4 rooms), also amazing and with a small sitting area that made it perfect for handing out while getting ready.
The converted old stone building is gorgeous, and all the rooms seemingly furnished entirely from Restoration Hardware. While it was pouring rain, the view of the river was lovely. And breakfast!
An off-menu breakfast is provided (free) every morning except Sunday if you are staying in the Inn. The scrambled eggs were the best I've ever had anywhere. Not sure if it's just because they come from the chickens around the corner or some other magic recipe, but I'm dreaming about them back in California.
The only downside at all to my stay was the lack of sound proofing (hey, it's an old building). I could hear both my next door neighbors talking, and some noise from the 3rd floor. Definitely not enough to keep me from staying in such a lovely place, but if you're sensitive to such things, be aware.
Loved my room and the staff. Kevin at the bar is great too, finding me a last minute sewing kit in addition to being a top notch bar keep. Can't wait to find another excuse to be in Northern PA and stay here again.
Our new favorite place.
We arrived without reservations late Saturday night and luckily got a nice table near the canal. Â This was our first time here since the renovation and we were impressed. Â The dining room was nicely appointed and comfortable. Tables and chairs were not overcrowded in the dining room. Â
We started with a dozen oysters on the half shell; a regular menu item. Â Wonderful. Â Next up were the soups. Â both were excellent. Onto the entrees; The wife had the salmon and I had the pork chop special. Â Again each was properly cooked, and paired with appropriate sides.
To top it off, the service was stellar. Neither overbearing nor aloof.
Read the reviews before writing mine and wondered where some of the reviewers have eaten and then noticed the dates were prior to the reopening in October (?).
Our server, Yolanda answered all of our questions and added some suggestions of her own that we took under advisement and she was right on the money!!
Food was amazing from start to finish!! Stuffy it is not and we certainly don't want a menu that's 30 pages.  We want fresh and local, farm to table and  prepared by a chef with "a reverence for tradition, for history, and is able to interpret it in their own way, respecting the tradition, where it came from, but giving it its own accent, which is not a copied accent, which is not a contrived accent or seeking to be different just for the sake of being different -"
The décor is elegant and modern w respect for the era of the building. The outdoor patio and dining rooms are fabulous spaces to relax and enjoy the beauty of the area as well as the food prepared w love and served with comfortable professionalism.
P.S. The restrooms and lower level also get 5 stars, French soaps...:*****
Second trip in a short period of time and the same great experience. Â It's fantastic when a great restaurant turns out to meet the same high expectations with a different cast of employees when you visit.
The first trip had us craving more, so we stopped back again after work. Â Like last time, the menu highlighted many of their local fresh food. Â In addition, there were many seasonal ingredients that were included on a separate sheet in the menu.
Our server Maria as well as the rest of the staff were very friendly, as we've come to expect from this restaurant. Â We were given an excellent education on the menu and what was available. Â Drinks were quickly refilled and we felt very welcome.
For starters, my girlfriend had the oysters. Â They were incredibly fresh and sweet. Â Golden Pheasant has rotating oysters picked for their quality. Â Typically, one East Coast and one West Coast variety. Â I had the seafood bisque to start, and it was perfectly flavored with a large variety of finely cut seafood and a light cream.
For our entrees, my girlfriend had the Lamb Shank, which was "slow roasted, fall of the bone, delicious."  I had the Lancaster County Beef Strip Loin, it was cooked past medium rare like I ordered. However, that didn't impact the overall quality of the meal and the béarnaise sauce & the sides complimented the meat perfectly.
Once again, we were extremely happy with the experience and highly recommend the Golden Pheasant! Â This is one restaurant we'd go out of our way to visit!
Three things about this restaurant based on a dinner Sat night with three friends. Â 1. Â Atrocious service. Â I was served after my friends had finished eating because the waitress 'goofed up' in her words and my glass of wine arrived after I had finished eating. Â 2. Â So so food, rather expensive for the quality and 3. Â A fabulous location along the water which explains its apparent popularity.
Review Source:This is a farm to table restaurant. They take their mission very seriously, maybe a tad too much.
The service was very good and the server was more than happy to explain all the items on the menu and provide recommendations. Also gave us space to relax before ordering, etc.
The room is very well done, restored farmhouse/inn style. Nice big windows that take advantage of being on the banks of the Delaware River.
The food was good. Two people at the table had local weeds for salad and raved about them. One was the buds of ferns and the other was arched thistles. We were told they would only be available or one week more. I passed and enjoyed my arugula salad with fresh beets.
My main course was local duck. There was not much on the pâté and I probably had them over cook it. My wife enjoyed the salmon. She raved about the sauce.
The desserts were good, lemon tart and a local made ice cream loaded with bits of chocolate etc.
I have found my new FAVE Sunday brunch spot!
This place was under renovation for 9 months and I had never visited until last weekend - I WISH I had discovered it sooner. Every time we drove by we thought 'we must check it out' - do yourself a favor and make a booking!
Sunday brunch is a prix fixe menu and it is worth every dollar and more.
We started at the gorgeous bar with a super generous pour of champagne and enjoyed the gorgeous surroundings and the view out to the stream in the back. We were joined by some fun friends and that included a round of bellinis (made with locally sourced fresh peaches) and the bloody marys were a work of art!
Our meals were totally delish with 3 courses and all courses sourced by local, sustainable, organic farms. Eating local and organic is important to me and every mouthful was amazing. I know I am gushing... but so was everyone at our table. It is also GF friendly (including a wicked dessert of flourless chocolate torte).
The Golden Pheasant Inn omelette was filled with delicious goats cheese and was almost florescent yellow due to the local eggs - I highly recommend it.
Make a reservation, get there early and enjoy a drink at the bar before you enjoy the lovely surroundings, exceptional service and delicious food. It is my new Sunday brunch spot for sure.
I am admittedly not a big Yelper, but I would be remiss in not writing a review for the 5 star experience we had at the Golden Pheasant Inn.
We stopped in on our way home from work one evening, as we have wanted to for years. The location is spectacular, with views of the Delaware river. Unfortunately, we have learned that some of the restaurants along River Road/ Rt. 32 can be hit or miss for dining experiences.
Everything about this restaurant is top tier. Exterior and interior are a comfortable combination of class and warmth. No detail has been overlooked, and I cannot fault an establishment which uses L'Occitane products in their restrooms.
Mary was our server and enhanced every aspect of our experience. She was friendly, welcoming and knowledgeable. Servers are a restaurant's face to the customer, and can make or break a restaurant's perception. Hang on to this one, she is a gem! Host and others checked on us often and made us feel very welcome.
Now, since we came for the food, let's get on to the good stuff...
I am a fan of any restaurant which sources local and sustainable food. The Golden Pheasant clearly does, and it shows in their menu. Ingredients are fresh and artfully prepared. I always prefer my food to be local, organic and responsibly sourced.
We shared the 5 cheese plate as an appetizer, where you may choose your preferred out of a selection. Cheese plates and charcuterie platters are my achilles heel, and I've sampled many. This may be the first time I've taken the time to note the name and origin of the cheeses I've sampled so that I can get these at home! The Ewe's Blue, a Roquefort style cheese from Old Chatham Sheepherding Company is to die for. You don't really have to make that commitment, however, you can just as easily order it direct from their website ;-)
I had the pheasant for dinner (Golden Pheasant = pheasant, easy choice for me!) and it was delicious. I think fowl, while a staple food, can be incredibly difficult to prepare, given the fine line between undercooked and dry. This was perfectly done and and the accompaniment of collard greens was excellent.
Their dessert menu is tempting, especially as it includes a redux of the cheese plate. As I'm not particularly tempted by sweets, I would have ordered that again, but *sigh*, one must maintain their girlish figure. And the boyfriend looked at me like I had taken leave of my senses. I instead settled for another Winter White martini. After a long day at the office, or even a short day of doing nothing, those martinis should be readily available. Please let me know if your bartender makes house calls.
All in all, a perfect experience. We will assuredly be back, and are looking forward to it. We may even do a night away from home to sample their Inn for a relaxing, romantic getaway.
Georgia and I had a great meal at the Golden Pheasant in Erwinna, PA the other night. Dungeness Crab sandwich is great. With the Cole Slaw on the side, it's easier to eat. Learned that after the fact:-)
Both the Dinner and Tavern menus are wonderful. Imaginative, locally sourced, meals, served in a beautiful atmosphere, by lovely people.
The organic burger was like nothing I'd ever had. Local, grass fed organic meat. I don't eat a lot of meat so when I do, it has to be exceptional and this makes the grade for sure.
I had been wanting to go to The Golden Pheasant Inn for years and last week got my chance. Â It was restaurant week, and with several friends I booked a table.
I expected a good experience, but am delighted to report that the  evening was absolutely great on every level.  The place is a treat for all the senses. It was closed for renovations for a long time, but the result of the massive upgrade is a spectacular  space that preserves the historic feel. .  Yes, it is Bucks County old stone house cozy, but it is in no way stuffy or dull.  The dining rooms are light filled, spacious and airy-- with tables far enough from another and chairs comfy enough to sink into.  The dining room and the adjacent bar both say " sit down and relax in style"  There are windows everywhere and wonderful river or canal views.  We watched a spectacular sunset over the Delaware as we sipped our cocktails.
The food combines American and classic French elements to produce a truly unique and satisfying gustatory experience. Â Local providers are emphasized. Â Local and organic are the watchwords in this kitchen for sure. Â Presentation is elegant and the service is unobtrusive and informal yet thoroughly professional.
The dinner menu offers a variety of amazing salads. I tried the Grilled Romaine Blue Cheese and Walnut Salad  which featured Old Chatham Ewe's blue cheese, candied walnuts, and lavender, thyme and honey for an amazing fusion of flavors. My entree was organic Lancaster county chicken  roasted with honey and grain mustard, and organic collard greens,  Served with local fingerling potatoes and beautifully presented, it was a heavenly meal.  I'm not even going to describe the desserts, except to say that a special request for fruit for dessert from a calorie conscious member of our party was happily accommodated.  The coffee was excellent and though all tables were occupied, nobody nudged us to move along and we lingered as the last rays of the sun set on the Delaware.  I can't wait to go back and  try their Sunday brunch.
Stopped in for lunch yesterday with my wife and had a great time. Brunch was still being served but we decided to have lunch from the tavern menu instead.
Blood Marys were excellent. I had the blue cheese burger and my wife had the turkey sandwich. Both were excellent, as well as the homemade fries that came with them. Our meals were served on a what seemed like a heated case iron plate. This kept the sandwiches and fries warm the entire meal. Pretty awesome idea.
Carrot cake for dessert was excellent, and our server Yolanda did a great job.
Prices were reasonable for a place along the river.
Not my kind of place at all but I'm trying to objective. The atmosphere was typical for a Pennsylvania Inn style restaurant in the Doyle' s town, French Town,Bucks country area...Stale and stuffy. Others would describe it as quint and cozy. I never was really into the whole idea of feeling like I'm eating in someones living room.
First thing I noticed when I got there is they had one of those menus with like 7 or 8 items on it...I hate that but I guess that's typical of an "inn" type restaurant on a Sunday. Â Choice of Spinach salad, or two different soups, one of which being potato leak. I didn't like any of the choices so I just order the soup and gave it to my wife. I ordered a Weyerbacher Merry Monks Abby and I was happy that they served some local craft beers. For my entree I selected the French Toast on challa bread. It wasn't good...it wasn't bad...Just very bland and not sweet at all. I think it was supposed to be this way but the center of each piece was runny and raw. The Maple syrup wasn't very sweet to offset the toast either. The toast was served with some fresh fruit....and it was fresh fruit.
I really wished I ordered what my wife got...The sirloin. I tried hers and it was very tasty. I would have finished that sirloin in about four or five bites though because it wasn't really all that big. Everyone else in my party seemed to enjoy their meals. Two people got the salmon and another ordered the muscles. No one was raving about their meal but no one was complaining either.
I'm pretty sure dessert comes with your entree but I really don't eat dessert so I ordered the Pears for my wife and she ordered the chocolate mousse. She told me the mousse was unbelievably good but the pears weren't that great. Everyone that ordered the pears didn't finish the dessert.
I should have begged them to order off the tavern menu...they had burgers and bar food. I think I would have liked that better.
Staff was O.K. and friendly. Everything was served hot and timely...Kinda what was expected. Provided extra bread for our table at our request and only forgot one item. Â
The bill was around $200 for 5 people with a total of 2 drinks. About what we expected. I did order a screwdriver with my french toast...they didn't go light on the Vodka which made things a little less boring.
I'm giving 3 stars because although I didn't really love my meal...it's typically not the kind of dining I enjoy to begin with.
My final thought is that this place caters to a more mature crowd. 55+
We had the pleasure of spending a magical night at the newly renovated Golden Pheasant.  Before retiring to the privacy of our  luxurious suit, we enjoyed a sumptuous, candle-lit meal, consisting of several courses.  One course was more delicious than the last!  Try the mussels and the smoked trout!  In the morning we took a leisurely walk along the sun-drenched canal, savoring an array of farm-fresh items from the brunch menu before taking leave.  Staff is courteous and efficient; accommodations offer the divine comfort of a dream.  Highly recommended whether you are seeking a special night out or a more lengthy retreat from the everyday.
Review Source:I don't usually take the time to review things - but I have to share what an amazing experience I had. I just stayed at the Golden Pheasant Inn after their recent renovation. Â The restaurant looks amazing and the landscaping is beautiful. Â
The guest rooms are spacious and the bathroom is the nicest I have ever seen in any hotel!!! Everything was superb from the check-in, the room, and the cleanliness of all facets of the inn. The TV is a nice sized flat panel and the fireplace was very romantic. Â
Dinner overlooking the canal was perfect! The food is impeccable and delicious. We started with the cheese plate which was accompanied by artisan bread points, Tassot Apiaries, raw honey and honeycomb, salted almonds and a raspberry puree. The poached Wester Ross Scottish salmon was cooked perfectly. Â The petite filet was tender and the balsamic veal demiglace was an interesting complex sauce. Â The wine list has a good selection as well. Â
I would highly recommend this inn to anyone planning a weekend getaway. I really enjoyed our stay.
My girlfriend and I recently stayed at the GFI. Â I have to admit that I was a little concerned after reading some of the reviews online but i was more than pleasantly satisfied after our visit.
We stayed in the cottage suite which was by far the biggest space we have ever seen in a b&b. Â Definitely worth the extra few bucks. Â The only few items in the room that i was slightly unhappy about was the color of the carpeting, the lack of the blinds on the bedroom door, the low flush power of the toilet and the lack of an sizable LCD tv. I did however like the little chock-skies albeit sometime odd, decorations. Â The room has a kitchenette and a mini fridge that was filled with continental breakfast items. Â The room was also very private.
The rest of the inn was very cute. The path along the stream was nice and quaint  and the room had a nice deck which would be perfect for sitting out on in summer months.
The reviews that I read about dinner were all over the place, so here is my honest opinion. Â The bartender/host gave us a seat directly in front of the fire place. The atmosphere and the decor were very cute. Â The service wasn't 1st class but it was very close. Â The chowder soup and the mussels were both very good but the broths were a little thin. The steak was very yummy and so was the crab cake. We even took a crab cake to go. Â The salmon wasn't bad it just wasn't what we were expecting so my gf only took a few bites. Â At the end of the meal the manager came to the table and asked us if everything was ok with the salmon entree. Â We didnt complain about the dish because we believed the issue was more preference. Â The price for two soups, three apps, two entrees, 1 dessert and 4 sodas came to $140.00 before tip. I wasn't shocked by the price for the quality of food but it was a tad on the high side.
All in all the b&b and the restaurant was a great getaway. Â The price tag for the day plus a few tips came to $440.00 but was well worth it. Â A few things could have been better but overall its an easy 4 stars. Â Hope this helps.
i had heard great things about this restaurant. long story short: it was really disappointing and they should stick to burgers without trying to put on these pretentious airs and charge an arm and a leg for their food. stop trying so hard.
the service was really nice, with the exception of on of our two female bussers. she gave us attitude when we declined dessert! the atmosphere was stuffy - like you were sitting in church. the food, with the exception of the burgers, was way overrated in their estimation and not worth the exorbitant prices. the mussels, which i was interested in trying for the first time, were fishy and not fresh. (my friend mentioned it to our server, and he kindly took it off the table and our bill.) duck confit with lentils? meh.
the burgers were pretty good. grass-fed. rich. huge. i got the burger with sunny-side-up duck egg and smoked bacon. delicious. i couldn't finish it. the only downside is that the burger doesn't come with any sort of side. you get to choose one of four fry choices. (we went with plain but they have blue cheese/rosemary and other herb/goat cheese.)
i will not be going back. the end.
The Golden Pheasant serves very good food. They appear to consider themselves gourmet, but do fall a bit short of that. The food is good but I do feel the prices are on the high side for what they serve. The decor is very pleasant and the staff is friendly and efficient.
Overall I can only give 3 stars.
Summary: Â On a scale of 1-10, the food was a '4' and the service/ambiance was a '2'. Â Worse dining experience in the area in years.
Our group of 4 was really looking forward to our dinner here, on a nice location on the Delaware River. Â We ventured up to Erwinna on a beautiful day, and the place seemed hopping for an early Saturday evening. Â We soon realized that a wedding was going on in the "rustic" side of the building, so we were seated in the newer "greenhouse" side. Â Wouldn't have been a problem, except for this little band that was playing really awfully loud lounge music in the room in-between. Â Fortunately, we only needed to deal with that for 1/2 hr - but it was so bad that we almost turned around. Â Our hostess (who I believe is the owner), didn't help the situation by making us feel that we were intruding on her evening. Â It usually is nice to be greeted with a smile, but she didn't crack one the whole evening. Â Makes you wonder why she is in the business.
The food for the evening was below average - well below what you would expect given the entree prices were in the $25+ range. Â I was anxious to try their special Kobe beef filet with a "Marco Polo" sauce ($32), which was very disappointing. Â The beef was very tough, unlike my expectations. Â The Marco Polo sauce was nothing more than a simple green peppercorn sauce. Â Thank goodness for it though, or I may still be chewing. Â The group in general also rated their food no more than a 'five', which also included rack of lamb, which was way undercooked (nearly raw). Â
The kitchen may have been worn down from the wedding, but there were so many other things that could have made the evening nicer. Â The unhappy hostess, on several occassions decided to do a little room re-arranging (which is fine), but get someone to help you pick up a table so it doesn't sound like fingernails on a chalkboard as you drag it across the stone floor! - which she did twice right next to us. Â We also unfortunately had little ankle biters running around near us - at least they were having a good time. Â Finally, we waited about 30 minutes for our check - after asking for it no less than 4 times. Â Couldn't wait to get out of there.
Now, to dull the pain, they at least have a nice wine menu and we enjoyed our selection from that. Â But, overall, the meal was extremely expensive for the quality, service, and ambiance. Â This Golden Pheasant is a bit overcooked.
This interesting old building with a quaint name beckoned us in after a day of wandering New Hope and Lambertville. Â We hoped for wine and a snack.
Uh oh, French food, so probably nothing for vegans along with a lack of willingness to alter anything and an uncomprehending look -- and that was true. Â The daughter tried to make suggestions; the stern owner said that her beef was so good and organic that many vegetarians come to her for it. Â Hmmm. Â This comment seemed to floor the daughter too, due to her um-you-don't-get-it look at her mother. Â It actually was one of the funniest weird-vegetarian comments we have ever heard. Â
We had a nice rose and a white Bordeaux (decent wine list of course) and sat outside by the railroad tracks at the little tables. Â It's definitely a rambling relaxing beautiful old space. Â
French restaurants, please let me spend money on something other than wine. Â I want to, and I know your cooks have the ability to do wonderful things with plant-based foods if they would be just a little more open-minded and healthful.
A special place for special times, my wife and I go there when we want to treat one another to some of the best in the area.
Right along the canal, this place has been here since so long ago that it looks as if it's grown there. Charming, elegant and warm, if you can go in the winter a seat by the fireplace is as romantic as it gets.
French fare - all the usual and all wonderful - is what you'll find here. A wine list that goes on and on and never disappoints. .
If you're looking for a special place for a quiet evening of fine dining in a wonderful and charming place, this is for you.
Not fun for kids (it's very quiet and meals are prepared, not dished out) hire a babysitter and enjoy the night.
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