Philly: Main Line Part II

After a long day working at the PA Civil War 150 Road Show all day in Malvern, I was tired, especially from the heat.

After a long day in the sun we went for a nice dinner at the Brickside Grille at the Eagleview Town Center in Exton, PA. The restaurant is in the middle of the Eagleview Town Center and has a comfortable brick deck for outdoor seating. We sat down immediately and looked at their menu which had a nice balance of seafood, sandwiches, brick oven pizzas, and fresh items. Rated as one of Main line Magazine's best restaurants, this place definitely delievered.

 

We weren’t in the mood for appetizers even though they had some nice choices including a delicious Lobster Bisque which I have had before, or Sweet Potato Fries with a Bourbon Maple Drizzle. Still, we were happy with the great bread!

For dinner we order some delicious entrees:

Mom had Crab Stuffed Shrimp with Horseradish Mashed Potatoes. The crab was sweet and complex and the mashed potatoes were tangy and satisfying.

 

Mackenzie had Cajun Fried Grouper fish with Grilled Roma Tomatoes, Blackened Shrimp atop Mashed Potatoes drizzled in Basil Olive Oil. The basil infused oil made the dish and without it Mackenzie described it as “a glorified fish stick."

Aaron got the Shaved Prime Rib Sandwich with horseradish mayonnaise and French Fry Straws.

I got the daily special: Copper River Salmon with Pear and Raisin chutney, jasmine rice, and steamed green beans. Hopefully Chez Us would be proud.

 The salmon was perfect and the chutney worked well with the complex cinnamon flavor.  It was satisfying but light enough that I could still get dessert!

Mom had a light Sambuca while I ordered the Vanilla Bean Crème Brulee with decaf coffee.

As my family knows, when I get dessert (which is often) I always get a coffee to balance the sweet flavor. This was no exception. This was a decent sized portion and I could hardly finish the rich dessert. Despite this, it was totally worth it.

Review:

It was nice to sit outside under the shade but without any candles it got very buggy by the end of our meal. The service was fast and courteous but we did not feel rushed. The food was actually quite delicious and the atmosphere despite the bugs was pleasant. I like that they change their menu seasonly. My first visit to the Brickside was last November  when I had a delicious squash ravioli with dried cranberries, (very Fall.) The Summer menu and July specials are perfect for the weather. Since Aaron’s family is from Chester Springs right next to Exton, I would come here again. If you are ever in the Exton, PA area, try the Brickside for a nice relaxing dinner.

Enjoy!

Love,

The College Cuisiner