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1. Trisha – Dec 14, 2009

   We visited Rams Head the night of the West Chester Christmas parade. It was packed in town and the restaurant was no different, we were just happy to get a table (we heard some places in town had a hour wait just to get a table)! My kids really enjoyed the complimentary light sticks that the waitresses were handing out while we waited. We shared the Plaintain pizza for an appetizer, which is probably the most unique and tasteful pizza I’ve ever had. I had the Ceasar salad and chicken empanadas for dinner while my husband had the pulled pork burger and was in heaven. The kids can’t stop talking about the light sticks and it made our holiday night that much more enjoyable. I know where we will be going next year!

2. Susanne – Dec 05, 2009

   YIKES. We waited over an hour and ten minutes for our food before finally walking OUT! We did get one pretty ordinary nacho appetizer after we had been sitting for a whole hour. Very, very poor. I used to be a waitress and usually can have a little empathy when the wait staff is busy, but come on now!

3. Meghan – Dec 04, 2009

   My fiancé and I decided to meet for lunch in town over my one hour lunch break and chose Ram’s Head since we had never been. We walked into a fairly empty restaurant with about 8 total people inside. We were seated and right away asked about drinks and were told the specials. I always like when the waitress comes over right away after being seated. That was a plus. However it went downhill from there.

   We both got simple sandwiches: The Cuban and Louisville Sandwich. But we waited and waited and waited and waited and it took forever to be served when there were only 8 other people in there! We were served our meals and my fiancé was served the wrong sandwich. We told the waitress and then had to wait again for the correct sandwich. Which they still got wrong because he asked for no tomatoes or bacon. The manager never came over to apologize.

   I could understand the slow service if the restaurant was busy but there was no one really in there at all. I will not be going back to Ram’s Head again. Especially not on my one hour lunch break.

4. p.j. – Nov 13, 2009

   I don’t know where Catie ordered her calamari, but the calamari I ordered was perfect. Not so fried on the outside and so tender on the inside. The sause to dip in had a great kick to it! One of my favorites. My Tuna was cooked perfectly to.Great soups to burgers. Wish I lived closer would dine there more often

5. Catie – Oct 19, 2009

   Party of 4 on Saturday 10/17. Service was scattered, but that is excusable because the waitress was new. Food, for the most part, was good- but, my appetizer – the calamari- was “forgotten” and not served with the other apps ordered by our party. We asked about it and when it finally came, they looked like they had been “forgotten” in the deep fryer. Should have sent the dish back, but didn’t want to give the waitress grief.

   Shouldn’t have eaten even the small amount that I did. Was in pain all night, and sick most of the following day.

   If you order the calimari, make sure they aren’t dark brown and over-cooked. If so- send ‘em back.

   Otherwise, liked the atmosphere and the beer selection. For me, this will be a place to drink, not eat.

6. E&C – Sep 25, 2009

   Great service, the staff is friendly and professional.
   I ordered the Garlic Shrimp meal. I got five pieces of medium size shrimps on a white plate and a huge bowl of grits. The shrimp tasted good, it was just not enough. I am a petite size, if you’re hungry skip that choice. It’s a rip off!!! My husband ordered the pork tenderloin, the meat was good, the sauce was hard as a rock, he couldn’t dip.The best part of his meal was the sweet mashed potatoes.
   The environment was good, they had live music.
   We just finished eating there 20 minutes ago and I am wondering after paying $50.00 why am I still hungry……???

7. Robert – Aug 21, 2009

   My guest and I dined at the Ram’s Head Bar And Grill in downtown West Chester and it was a most pleasant experience. We were greeted promptly and asked if we preferred booth or hardtop. We chose the booth (who wouldn’t) and we liked viewing the passing college students, on their way to the Note nightclub.

   The waitress brought us drinks and menus and expertly informed us of the specials. She seemed excited about the Vietnamese pork special, but we decided to go with the regular menu items. My guest started with the Asparagus soup which was delicious, although a bit on the salty side. (She is normally salt restricted, so she may be more sensitive than normal). She did the grilled beef and avocado salad as main course, and it was a culinary delight. Fresh, delicious and beautifully presented. The avocado slices were generous.

   I did the Atlantic Salmon which may have been the best I’ve ever had. Done to perfection with a crispness on the outside, yet moist on the inside. Salmon is tricky to do right and this was right on the money. Fresh and intensely flavored. The bacon and spinach blended just right, as well as the other sweet and crunchy garnishes. It was symmetrically garnished with razor thin cucumbers that really was a shame to disrupt. The entire dish had a lightness to it that didn’t leave me with any guilt.

   For dessert, we split the Ginger Chocolate Tort, made on premises. This was chocolate lovers nirvana with intense chocolate and coffee notes that went from super rich to refreshingly light as it was eaten. There were tiny mint leaves and ginger bits sprinkled on a creamy sauce; again, just right. I think I could live on just this.

   Our waitress’s attention was well balanced. Always there and interested when needed, but not overbearing. This is how I like it. Management seemed to be doing everything right.

   My guest commented that she would like to bring a larger group back there again, as it was so good. She goes to a lot of good restaurants in Center City and this was near the top of her list. Enough said.

8. Lauren – Aug 21, 2009

   I went into Rams Head last week and was thoroughly impressed with their new menu. It had a new twist: street food of the week. This week featured colombian empanadas– how filling and wonderful; inside of these empanadas were cheeses, chicken, and a delicious combination of potato. Tasted very authentic! Great Restaurant — Great service! It is about time West Chester was graced with such a presence!

9. arc – Aug 19, 2009

   I miss Baxter’s! I loved Baxter’s menu, I really do not like the new menu and I had a terrible grilled chicken ceasar salad there. Not sure how a salad can be awful, but it was. The staff at Baxter’s was always so friendly – I hope they stick around.

10. Bob – Aug 16, 2009

    Me and my girlfriend decided to try Ramshead after reading the reviews on here. Once again WCDish helped us find a really great place. Not very crowded on a tues we were sat near the front. We started with the calamari and the smoked chipotle chicken soup. Very large portions of both and very tasty. The calamari was enough to serve 4 at least, the soup was rich and had a nice spice too it. For our entrees we had the hot brown and a Caesar salad. The hot brown was the perfect combo of turkey, bacon, tomato, and sauce. I think they put the turkey on the grill which gave it a nice little crunch. Excellent! the salad also was presented nicely and very delicious. We will definatly be back!

11. Rosemary Geldof – Jul 22, 2009

    My husband and I went last night and what a meal! I knew I would not be able to eat everything I wanted so I had the Corn Cakes, ordered my roasted beet salad to go (having that for my lunch today)and I’ve never seen beets so big!Then I had the skewered pork chops, melt in your mouth fantastic. Having one of them for my lunch today also. Now don’t you wish you were having lunch with me today? Watermelon martini tasted like I should have had more, it was so refreshing. Service was excellent and I know we will be regulars. Keep it up!!

12. smobron – Jul 21, 2009

    I second the cheer for the sweet corn cakes with the confit and goat cheese , we also shared the app and thought it would be an amazing entree in a larger portion , I got the special spanish sandwich …in a word amazing …my girlfriend got the sugar cane skewered pork loin ….sauce was really yummy and the pork was moist and well cooked …I do have a complaint and that is the french fries , I was extremely bummed to see those frozen coated fries that everyone has and I cant stand …I would think with the kicked up menu they would go with a fresh cut

13. Steve – Jul 15, 2009

    Let me tell me you about the best hamburger I have ever eaten, The Argentina Burger was unbelievable. Big, juicy and with the Manchego Cheese and Chimichurri Mayo I hated to finish eating it.

14. Justin – Jul 11, 2009

    PS – They do have a website – it is : http://www.ramsheadbarandgrill.com/

15. Justin – Jul 11, 2009

    Wow. What a treat this was tonight. The Sweet Corn Cakes with Duck Confit sent my wife and I into a fit of laughter as we tried to express the joys in all the different flavors. The Stuffed Filet was intensely, and ethnically flavored. The Desserts were, in my wifes words, a “revelation”. Popcorn Ice Cream with Caramel Foam? Who doesn’t want to eat that? The Chef has been associated with most of the best restaurants in the are. Im glad he is again in charge of his own kitchen. The food was reminiscent of things Ive had in NYC, LA, etc. We NEED this place! Tell a friend – I know I will!

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