Bursting with the culinary arts, the Main Line area’s foodie scene continues to expand each year. With the dregs of the pandemic finally in the rearview, Philadelphia’s suburban restaurant scene has exploded like a supernova in recent years.
With so many restaurants serving delicious food that opened on the Main Line in 2024, it’s time to look ahead to 2025 and see what more we can expect after a quarter-century in the new millennium.
Jolene’s French
29 East Gay St., West Chester
Jolene’s is West Chester’s next entry into the French fine dining scene from 3 West Hospitality. Proprietors of Slow Hand, Square Bar, Brickette Lounge and Jitters, 3 West’s latest endeavor promises exceptional French flair, elegantly curated wines and space designed to captivate. If you’re looking for a night out on the town that’s a little sexy, Jolene’s might be your next favorite. The eatery plans to open this January.
Mama San
226 N. Radnor Chester Rd., Radnor
Slated to open this winter in Radnor is Mama San, Win Hospitality‘s fast-casual sushi roll and cold brew concept. Co-CEOs Paul and Pearl Somboonsong opened Blue Elephant Wayne in 2024, adding to a lineup that includes Teikoku, Mikado Thai Pepper and Azie Media. The space is located in the former Buena Onda by Jose Garces. The restaurant will have a Japanese Zen garden atmosphere during the day and an izakaya bar aesthetic at night.
Maison Lotus
175 Lancaster Ave., Wayne
Our next entry also comes from Win Hospitality, this time in Wayne. Maison Lotus will offer a French-Vietnamese concept on a much larger scale than Mama San. Occupying 10,000 square feet across three floors in downtown Wayne, it’s taking over the space that Margaret Kuo’s occupied for 22 years. The Somboonsongs’ new fusion concept hopes to blend tradition, innovation and exceptional food in a higher-class environment than their sister opening earlier this year in Radnor. In addition to the high-end restaurant, Maison Lotus also includes an adjacent bakery cafe that’s ideal for a morning coffee or pastry. The concept is slated to open sometime during the first quarter of 2025.
Mino Sushi
2 West Gay St., West Chester
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With one eatery already open in Malvern, Mino Sushi plans to bring its next location to West Chester. Opening in the former Kung Fu Tea space in the heart of downtown, directly across from Lorenzo and Sons Pizza at the intersection of N High and Gay Streets, this concept primarily focuses on hand rolls but includes a full Japanese menu from ramen to teriyaki. It should make for a good casual lunch stop or a fun night out with friends ordering from the all-you-can-eat sushi menu.
Nanu’s Hot Chicken
314 S High St., West Chester
Testa Rossa Wayne
523 W Lancaster Ave., Wayne
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Last year, we spotlighted Testa Rossa Glen Mills on this list. That location finally opened five weeks ago in early December, and already Fearless Restaurants has another spot planned for the budding brand. Located at the junction of Old Eagle School Road and Lancaster Avenue in the former Betucci’s, Testa Rossa brings a casual Italian-American doo-wop concept to Wayne featuring homemade pasta, hand-tossed pizzas, plush banquettes and large shareable plates. Fearless Restaurants plans to have the new location serving diners by summer.
Triple Crown Restaurant/Garden
593 E Lancaster Ave., St Davids
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Fearless Restaurants’ second entry on this list, Triple Crown Events, Restaurant and Garden already opened the first part of its new concept in the Radnor Hotel last year. However, that’s not all hungry Main Liners can look forward to in 2025. In addition to the event space, the local restaurateurs will open Triple Crown Restaurant and Garden this spring. Styled by Balongue Design, this trio of projects is Fearless’ second largest project to date after the Moshulu. The restaurant will serve classic American fare with refined cocktails while the garden will feature two glass houses, one which will double as overflow seating for the restaurant and another which will become a bar and cocktail area.
West Chester Seafood Kitchen
39 E Gay St., West Chester
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Opening inside the brand-new Hotel Indigo, West Chester Seafood Kitchen offers a colorful menu, despite the rather direct name. This modern concept will blend land and sea to form a flavorful menu of offerings that includes Chesapeake crab cakes, lobster Reubens, daily fresh fish and raw bar options. It will also offer service to all suites, rooms and meeting places at the hotel.
Related: January Dining News Across the Main Line’s Restaurant Scene
