The Washington House

My first, and probably only visit to the Washington House was unfortunately a disappointment.

The appetizer was the bruschetta.  Bruschetta should be on some nice Italian toasts, or something worthy to hold up the topping.  Instead, some crumbly crackers are offered.  The bruschetta themselves, were mixed.  The classic tomato was boring, the mango was probably the best of the lot, and the olive tapenade was a little too salty with the addition of capers.

I had a seasonal salad with raspberry vinaigrette.  This was probably the best thing I had.  Not overdressed and well enough.

I ordered the New Zealand Rack Of Lamb.  My plate arrives.  Let's get something straight.  Four, count them, four cut and separated individual lamb chops is NOT a "rack" of lamb.  If someone from the Washington House is reading this and begs to differ, please go to your favorite search engine, type in "rack of lamb" and look at the various pictures that are offered.  This is not what your menu offers and what turns up on the plate.  I ordered my lamb chops medium.  First one was rare to medium rare, the other three were medium.  When you've only got 4 lambs chops, messing one up isn't so good.  The side of broccolini, drowned in some garlic oil and a heaping of scallion mashed potatoes did the job, but weren't anything special.

I got a dessert of rhubarb/strawberry crisp thing.  It was warmed nicely and as good.

The place is old and charming.  Service could have been better.  The young lady clearing our plates was on the ball, but our server disappeared plenty of times, including right after our plates came out.  Didn't see her for a good ten minutes afterward.

Next time I'm heading to the Sellersville Theater, I will surely explore other options in the area.

Maybe not quite 3 stars but the 5 peg system is all I have to rate with. 1st the good. The place is charming, nicely decorated, has outside curb seating and a manageable menu with items from sandwich to entrees over $22. Here comes the knock. Bruschetta appetizer is a great idea and there are 3 different spreads. Why the cheapie *Keeber* toasts. They are too thin and brittle. Next was the big iceberg lettuce wedge with blue cheese, bacon and onion. It's hard to mess this up but my lettuce was bit on the floppy/rubbery side on outside leafs. Lettuce should be very cold and crisp throughout. I ordered the $8 chicken salad sandwich. I'm not complaining about the price because $8 seems like the de facto standard price nowadays. Where was the chicken salad?  There is some on it but not near the $8 version I was expecting. The Sysco chips that came with it are as valuable as a parsley garnish. If you're going to a show at the theater, it makes perfect sense to eat here but after 2 times I might have to look else where.

We are new members of the Sellersville Theater.  On Wednesday, 6/26/13,  we had dinner at the Washington House Restaurant prior to the Billy Cox Band of Gypsys show at the Sellersville Theater, which is right next door.  Man, did we have a great dining experience!  Our server was great, & so was our corner table by the window.  We started with the Jumbo Lump Crab Dip appetizer, which was FANTASTIC!  Next, my wife ordered the Phyllo Wrapped Canadian Salmon, & I had the Jumbo Lump Crab & Shrimp Cakes.  We couldn't have enjoyed them more.  We finished off our meal by sharing the Banana Walnut Bread Pudding with cinnamon caramel ice cream dessert & cappuccino.  I don't remember EVER enjoying a dessert more than this one.  Great job, Washington House - can't wait to return for another great meal!