If there were ever a time to settle down by the fireplace with a hearty beer or warm cocktail in hand, winter would be it. The Main Line area offers fireside dining in every setting from grand historic inns to fine candlelit dining rooms and casual American bar scenes. Whether you’re out with family, friends or a date, there’s a toasty fire awaiting you at these local restaurants.
Autograph Brasserie
503 W Lancaster Ave., Wayne
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This vintage yet trendy eatery from Fearless Restaurants is a former Best of the Main Line winner and a western suburbs favorite. With artfully crafted cocktails and a broad menu featuring a fusion of contemporary American cuisine, Autograph Brasserie makes for a great place to bring friends or family and get cozy during the cold months in a bustling atmosphere. Large parties can reserve the club room, which comes equipped with a bar and roaring fireplace that make fireside dining a delight.
Valley Green Inn
7 Valley Green Rd., Chestnut Hill
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Valley Green Inn’s atmosphere is simply unparalleled. This historic building along the Wissahickon trail serves up nouveau American fair in a distinguished country roadhouse. Built in 1850 and saved from destruction during the 1930s, Valley Green makes visits feel like a step back in time. The cozy, comfy atmosphere is only enhanced during winter by the warmth of electric fireplaces.
Will’s + Bill’s Brewery and Restaurant
324 Swedesford Rd., Berwyn
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Serving up everything from egg rolls to oysters to tikka masala, this fusion kitchen just outside of Berwyn has a lively bar with several TVs in addition to a varied and thoughtfully crafted menu. If you’re looking for a more toned-down atmosphere, why not ask for a table by the fire to warm yourself up?
La Cabra Brewing
642 Lancaster Ave., Berwyn
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La Cabra ties together craft beers and Latin-inspired cuisine in a neighborhood setting. Dishing up bar favorites with a Mexican flair like po’ boy shrimp tacos and chicken tostadas, La Cabra makes for a great evening out for beers with friends around the fireplace.
The Highland Restaurant & Bar
391 Highland Ave., Glenside
Featuring as one of Glenside’s newest restaurants, The Highland’s menu conforms to an American gastropub-style concept, with bar-sized bites like short rib tots and larger entries such as the goat cheese burger or bone-in pork chop. Settle down by one of the outdoor electric fireplaces on a warmer winter evening for a wholly unique fireside dining experience.
Daniel’s Restaurant + Cocktail Bar
16 E 1st Ave., Conshohocken
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Daniel’s supports a commitment to both tradition and innovation, made apparent by the creatively inspired dishes on the menu, like the Field of Mushrooms or the pork shank osso buco. Served to individually candlelit tables next to a roaring fireplace in the main dining room, dinner at Daniel’s makes for a particularly romantic setting.
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