Meet Some Friends for Burgers and Brews at Plymouth Meeting’s Redstone American Grill

The Plymouth Meeting location of Redstone offers a modern and trendy atmosphere that is perfect for any crowd or occasion. In fact, the eatery's outdoor seating area—complete with a covered open bar—is a particularly popular spot for post-work gatherings with friends. The area is even open in the winter with overhead heaters to keep you warm on cooler nights.

Redstone seems to be most known for their cornbread appetizer, served with their maple butter. For dinner, their rotisserie chicken is cooked over a wood fire and is served on flatbreads, salads, or on its own with sides of garlic mashed potatoes and grilled asparagus. Save room for dessert, as regulars rave about the Stone’s chocolate cake, served with chocolate frosting, vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, and chocolate fudge sauce. Along with a unique lunch and dinner menu, Redstone also serves a creative brunch menu.

Redstone is usually very crowded, even on weeknights. Regulars say the trick is to arrive early to beat the crowd or make reservations just to be safe!

Redstone American Grill
512 W Germantown Pike
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
(610) 941-4400
www.redstonegrill.com

Don’t Skip the Grilled Calamari Appetizer at Arugula Ristorante

According to Arugula regulars, there are really no other authentic Italian restaurants quite like it around. Not willing to take our word for it? Sample the menu for yourself! Start with the crowd-favorite grilled calamari appetizer, which is served over baby arugula with black olives, capers, chopped tomatoes, and dressed with fresh lemon juice and olive oil. As for entrees, Arugula is known for their sweet langostine, and the branzino is also a must try.

With a variety of specials each evening and seasonal menu changes, you’ll find yourself frequently returning to Arugula to try something new. You can also change it up and dine on their outdoor patio.

Arugula is BYOB so make sure to bring your favorite bottle of wine to pair with your dinner. But before you head over, be sure to make reservations, as Arugula is very popular on the weekends!

Arugula Ristorante
2350 Butler Pike
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
(610) 941-1177
www.arugulacoldpoint.com

Try Some Tex-Mex at Uncle Julio’s Fine Mexican Food

It was November of 1986 when the first Uncle Julio's debuted far away from Plymouth Meeting in the bustling city of Dallas. Poised right near the Mexican border, this flagship eatery blended Texan and Mexican culinary traditions, jumping aboard the Tex-Mex trend that was gaining popularity. Today, Uncle Julio's boasts 21 restaurants scattered across the country, including one in Plymouth Meeting.

Like its sister eateries, Plymouth Meeting's Uncle Juilo's dishes out the same fresh Tex-Mex that made the first location such a success. Locals highly recommend kicking off your meal with the tableside guacamole, which servers whip up right before your eyes. Make sure you save room for some fajitas, though, because chefs also have a reputation for crafting those with great care. Of course, the menu contains a slew of classic Mexican and Tex-Mex eats, so your options are many.

Uncle Julio's Fine Mexican Food
500 W. Germantown Pike
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
(570) 719-2400
www.unclejulios.com
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Zoe’s Kitchen: Healthy Mediterranean Fare Without the Wait

The term "fast food" typically evokes images of greasy burgers and salt-laden fries, but Zoe's Kitchen is in the process of changing all that. The nationwide chain does fast food a little bit differently. Instead of offering up cheap ingredients in a hurry, its kitchen recreates classic Mediterranean dishes using top-notch components and healthy options—but its counter service is still efficient enough to suit your quick lunch break.

Kick off your meal with a big dollop of hummus, the epitome of healthy Mediterranean cuisine. It features olive oil, which contains a type of fat that's actually good for your heart, and protein-packed chickpeas. Served with fresh, soft pita, Zoe's hummus has earned a lot of praise among local diners. When it comes to the main course, they highly recommend the chicken kabobs. However, you also have plenty of sandwiches, salads, and other entrees to pick from at Zoe's Kitchen in Plymouth Meeting.

Zoe's Kitchen
520 Germantown Pike
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
(610) 832-9444
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Santangelo’s Cafe: Visit Anytime for a Tasty Meal

Santangelo's Cafe is Mike Santangelo's pet project, and it's easy to see his passion in the restaurant's decor, service, and menu. This Plymouth Meeting restaurant’s atmosphere is casual and relaxed, while the staff is knowledgeable and friendly, and the food is fresh, straightforward, and tasty.

Yelp reviewers warn that you might have a bit of trouble spotting this place from the road on your first visit, but emphasize that it's worth the effort, especially for breakfast, which is one of Santangelo's busiest times. Order a short stack with a side of scrambled eggs and bacon, or treat yourself to a Nutella-stuffed French toast. Later in the day you'll enjoy simple, tasty meals like a meatball melt sandwich with fries or a grilled cheese sandwich with a bowl of the daily soup special.

Whatever time of day you visit, regular diners insist that the portions will be generous and the prices will be reasonable.

Santangelo’s Cafe
910 East Main Street
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
(610) 292-9912
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Arugula Ristorante: Savor the Taste of Italy

Imagine sitting down to an authentic Italian meal on the Amalfi Coast: You savor the taste of fresh, local produce, handmade pastas, and a cornucopia of quality meats and seafood. Well, that's exactly what you'll get at Arugula Ristorante, where the service and cuisine are both modeled after an authentic Italian trattoria.

This Plymouth Meeting restaurant's wood burning oven turns out expertly grilled meat and offers the white-hot heat that gives pizza crust a satisfying char. Yelp reviewers give special praise to Arugula's grilled calamari as an appetizer, and they say the restaurant's complimentary bruschetta is pretty tasty, too. For main dishes, anything with the vodka sauce gets a good review, and the veal medallions with prosciutto, sage, and mozzarella is reportedly delicious.

Note that Arugula is a BYOB, so be sure to pick up a bottle of your favorite vintage to enjoy with your meal.

Arugula Ristorante
2350 Butler Pike
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
(610) 941-1177
arugulacoldpoint.com
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Plaza Azteca: Modern Mexican Cuisine in Plymouth Meeting

Plymouth Meeting residents know that for great Mexican food, Plaza Azteca is a local gem. Customers praise the restaurant's fresh guacamole, which is prepared table-side and spiced just as you like: mild, spicy, or even sweet. Grilled jumbo shrimp make a nice accompaniment to the guacamole and chips, as does one of the restaurant's specialty margaritas. Try the flavored or organic varieties for a nice variation on the typical drink.

As for main dishes, simple, fresh, Mexican fare flavors dominate the menu, and you'll find the best values in the restaurant's popular combination plates. Vegetarians will enjoy the cheese enchilada and stuffed chile relleno plate served with rice and beans, while meat lovers with hearty appetites might try the massive steak burrito with a chicken tostada and spicy beef taco on the side.

Plaza Azteca
351 Plymouth Road
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
(610) 940-3906
www.plazaazteca.com
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Arugula: Leave Room for Tiramisu at This Italian Restaurant

Arugula is an Italian restaurant specializing in traditional dishes that are artfully prepared, yet at the same time rustic and straightforward. The restaurant's loyal Plymouth Meeting customers say the food at Arugula is fresh, well prepared, and authentic. It's also beautifully plated so that it's a colorful feast for your eyes as well as your mouth.

Try the popular bone-in, breaded veal Milanese with chopped arugula and tomato salad on the side, or indulge in a decadent plate of penne pasta with shrimp, scallops, and sun-dried tomatoes cooked in a delicate brandy tomato cream sauce. Yelp reviewers remind you to leave room for dessert, which is elevated to a work of art at Arugula. The tiramisu, which is light and moist with just a touch of rum, is an ideal end to any meal.

Arugula
2350 Butler Pike
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
(610) 941-1177
arugulacoldpoint.com
www.yelp.com/biz/arugula-ristorante-plymouth-meeting

Bluefin2: Enjoy Fresh Fish, Modern Flavors at This Local BYOB

Bluefin2 takes traditional Japanese sushi techniques and updates them with a modern twist to produce fresh takes on Japanese food. For a fun appetizer at this Plymouth Meeting restaurant, some Yelp reviewers suggest ordering the tuna munchkins, which are balls of spicy tuna coated in panko and served on a slice of avocado. For an impressive sushi roll experience, try ordering the "kiss of fire" roll, which comes out to your table on a large flaming platter that is extinguished just before you bite into it.

No matter what you order, though, the restaurant will prepare it with high quality ingredients and will arrive at your table carefully and beautifully prepared. One final note: Bluefin2 is a BYOB, so you can bring along your favorite wine or beer to enjoy along with your meal.

Visit Bluefin2's website to find out more about this Plymouth Meeting eatery.

Bluefin2
1017 Germantown Pike
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
(610) 272-2962
bluefintwo.com
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Angela’s Cafe: Elevated Home Cooking in Plymouth Meeting

For a casual and relaxed meal Angela's Cafe in Plymouth Meeting fits the bill. The restaurant uses locally sourced and ethically produced ingredients to make elevated versions of homey and familiar meals.

For dinner you might enjoy the slow-cooked pork loin with rosemary and garlic, served with smashed sweet potatoes and a salad of mixed greens with goat cheese and citrus vinaigrette. Or try an upscale version of your favorite childhood lunch with Angela's grilled cheese sandwich served with a cup of creamy tomato soup. Both an eat-in restaurant and catering services are available, so you can stop by for a quick bite while you're on the go, or place an order for Angela's to take care of all the cooking for your next special occasion.

Either way, you can be confident that Angela's will serve up delicious, fresh food to delight your palate.

Angela's Cafe
3024 Butler Pike
Conshohocken, PA 19428
(610) 825-2062
www.angelasfoods.com
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