Campbell’s Place

This is our go-​to place every week! The atmosphere is exactly what my husband and I love. Exposed brick, moody lighting, adorable bar. The food here is always spectacular and fresh. The brussels sprouts are a MUST. I am a born and raised Philadelphian… And I would say Campbell’s cheesesteaks are my TOP 3 places to get a cheesesteak. The bread, the meat, the toppings, the flavor. It’s the best not greasy cheesesteak for sure. The only downside to Campbell’s is that it’s hard to fit a party of more than 6. It’s TIGHT. And the upstairs isn’t that appealing. Maybe they could put some more work into the upstairs room? ANYWAYS, all my friends who come visit from out of town always request this as our first stop, keep killing it Campbell’s Place!

We decided on Campbells based on the Unilocal reviews… oh Unilocal you led us in the wrong direction. It happens so rarely so we will let it slide this time.
Campbells has nice /​comfy décor… there is your two stars. We walked in and was greeted by an empty hostess stand. That is fine. We are adults who have been walking and sitting at bars for along time. Since every bar stool was empty we picked two great ones. After no one even approached us for 10 minutes we realized there was no bartender. First bar I’ve ever been to that had no bartender. We almost thought that we couldn’t sit at the bar because we truly felt ignored, like we were doing something wrong.
Finally a waitress came behind the bar and took our drink order and we got a couple menus. Food ordered and food showed up in a reasonable amount of time.
The food:
Chicken Quesadillas — Super cold and small.
Chicken Sandwich — Pathetic. If I had a tape measure the piece of chicken might have been a ¼″ thick.
Maple Glazed Brussels Sprouts — Not what I was thinking at all and actually kind of gross. Picture watered down maple syrup liquid in a bowl and then dropping a some Brussels Sprouts in. Had maybe 3 before I decided I was done eating.
Ordered one more round of beers from the waitress who just happened to be behind the bar at that point. We got lucky. Got one or our two beers. Solid waitresing. I’m actually glad she only gave my wife a beer and not me because I was done spending more $ there.
Nice décor… but you can’t eat or drink décor so we won’t be back. Audi 5000 Campbell’s Place.

This is a fun place, a neighborhood gem some would say. But the food is nothing to write home about or even to write Unilocal about. Lobster roll was fresh but not enough lobster. Disappointing. Burger was dry. Fries treated like old oil. Salads were bland. But we had a blast! Service was nice and wines very good. Carrot cake was pretty good. Cheesecake was too sweet. Go. Have a good time. You’ll find something to eat that is passable.

My mother and I went in and had a lovely meal. The hostess was sweet and so was our food runner. The atmosphere is very chill and comfortable. You can’t always please people with quesadillas but they hit it on the mark we licked the plate. However, after what happened it will be hard to return. I asked for a 6 pack and I planned to pay for the 6 pack with cash (I had it out in my hand showing the waiter) but he added it to the bill. Instead of bothering him we just payed the bill and tipped on the meal and drinks, and mind you OVER 20 percent. This is when he took the book to the server table and slammed it down and said «thanks for nothing.» That would have been enough but then I heard him complain loudly to the bar tender. I was shocked! It ruined a nice experience. I’m a waitress myself I know the hardships, my mother and I were please and thank yous the whole time. We simply did not deserve that.

Absolutely delightful
Great buffalo shrimp
Great wedge
Just a great place to go
Always seems to have a crowd

I saw a picture of the Campbell’s Place lobster roll on the cover of Main Line Today Magazine last September and finally got around to trying it tonight! It was absolutely delicious! Best lobster roll I have had to date.
I came here for dinner and my experience was great. My lobster roll was amazing and service was impeccable. Our waitress was friendly and our food came out only 10 minutes after ordering.
I would probably not recommend this restaurant as a dinner destination. Campbell’s Place is primarily a bar, so the atmosphere inside is dark and slightly grungy. But if you’re looking for drinks and a great lobster roll, this is the place to go.

Been here several times, most recently yesterday afternoon. Food was very good. I had a turkey burger w/​cheddar cheese. I usually have the mesculin green salad, but wanted to try something different. I loved it! Service was great too. P. S. try the Sangria.. . it’s awesome

Place is really homey! We felt right at home as soon as we walked In the door. The hostess was kind and pleasant, and we sat within 5 minutes even though it looked loud and crowded. We both enjoyed the beer selection, from ipa to summer ales, and the servers felt like friends after a few minutes. We ordered the Brussel sprouts based on the request of the server… Wow.
Our entrees were big and really really flavorful, the perfect meal. And we even went to the bar after dinner and just laughed and enjoyed the place with the locals. Only complaint is that we want new artwork… Those trucks are getting old.

Love this place! Great food, good drinks and friendly staff and owners. If I ever move away, I’ll be sad the leave this great neighborhood bar

Nothing to write home about. Too LOUD and divey. We sat in a booth across from the bar — female bartender was yelling so loudly we couldn’t hear each other. She was eating while working and mostly hung out talking — I mean yelling with customers.
Tried it three times. The last time there were two loooooong strands of hair in my veggie burger. Waiter didn’t seem to care and charged us for the meal anyway.
Not a good place for a date or families. Will not be going back.

Came here last night with my husband and a friend to meet up for drinks. I have eaten here once or twice before and was not impressed. It was a little loud, but I just think it’s the space. Got a table in the back and then it was perfect.
Lat night, I had a good fish and chips dinner (mushy peas were way overcooked). Also, had a fantastic Negroni at a reasonable price. Campbell’s has come up a notch in my book and I’m glad I have another hangout in the neighborhood.

Met a coworker for a drink after work. We sat at the bar and were ignored for ten minutes. She finally gave up and walked over to the bartender, who was chatting up a man at the other end of the bar. She looked annoyed as she made her way over. No smile, no sorry for the wait. We were informed of specials only after we asked. Luckily there is outside seating available, so we took our beers into the sunshine. It was a warm day, and the outside service was much better. We shared some nachos, and while good for bar food, they were the priciest I’ve ever ordered. With so many other great places in the area, we’ll go somewhere else next time.

Went to Campbell’s last night for dinner. As usual the music was great, and there was
a great vibe with March Madness going on. There was a short wait for a table, so we grabbed a couple of drinks at the bar first. We were seated rather quickly (before we were finished our first round of drinks!). We shared a flatbread, which consisted of creole shrimp, arugula, and jack cheese, it was awesome! My wife ordered the fish tacos, and I had the trout special. Both of our entrees were delicious. For dessert, we had the chocolate chip bread pudding, it was so good that we ordered the white chocolate and mixed berry varieties to go. Great experience, we can’t wait to go back!

I live around the corner and I go here frequently for dinner and drinks. The food is very good. The menu is varied, moderately-​priced, and contains many upscale dinner choices such as steak, fish (catch of the day), mussels, scallops … plus excellent burgers, cheesesteaks and salads. The interior is lovely. Service is good. The place can get crowded and noisy. Sometimes there is live music. I love this place! Highly recommended.

Campbell’s has been a staple in Chestnut Hill for many years and continues to be a favorite for locals, including myself. The friendly owners, staff and delicious food never disappoint and it is truly a unique and cozy spot in the heart of the Avenue. There is always a long list of fresh specials and great draft beers (often featuring local brews) that you may not find at your typical bar or chain brewery. It is a perfect place for drinks with friends, lunch with your kids or brunch on Saturdays and Sundays. I have been to many places on the hill as well as surrounding neighborhoods and always find myself coming back to this wonderful, reliable and comfortable restaurant.
A few food suggestions-​the fried brussel sprouts are out of this world, the blue cheese and bacon mussels are addicting and hit the spot everytime and the lobster mac and cheese is mouth watering. Oh, can’t forget about the bread pudding! Campbell’s is the first place I ever tried bread pudding and I have been hooked ever since. How can you go wrong with desserts that are made on the premises? Definitely the place to be y’all, especially Thursday through Sunday. Enjoy!

Been coming here for MANY years! Never disappoints. Great servers, menu, bartender and owners. Food outstanding. Brussels sprouts are phenomenal, believe it or not, meatloaf is the best, specials are always great. A little noisy at prime time but you can eat upstairs or outside if noise bothers you. Locals always eat here

Good beer, great bar tenders, good food. There is almost always a interesting bunch of people in this place. Sit back relax have a drink and enjoy the casual atmosphere. The food is diverse. Tasty. The Asian wings are my favorite. The taco flat bread is a treat. 1 complaint– special are things that are not already on the menu.

Great neighborhood find that looks very nondescript from the outside. Went there for dinner on Tuesday night and every seat at the bar was filled and about the majority were eating dinner which was a positive sign. I ordered one of the daily specials which was blackened snapper with fresh garden salsa and cilantro rice. The dish was fresh, simple, lightly seasoned and tasted delicious. There is a decent selection of beers on tap and the service is welcoming and very unpretentious.
Will be back for sure!

Stopped in for lunch, after hearing that cake down the street had over an hour wait. We were not disappointed. They had a great selection for both breakfast and lunch. I had the tuna burger, with a wasabi sauce. While my friends ordered eggs benedict. The food really was great. The fries and hash browns were perfectly seasoned.
The bar also looked quite promising as they seemed to have a nice beer selection. Service was a little slow, but I was in a rush so it may just seemed that way to me.

Campbell’s has the feel of a comfy old world tavern with the creative menu of a center city restaurant. Chef Rob Mullen’s vision for the Campbell’s kitchen includes «A focus on delicious and high quality food made with the freshest local ingredients.» Rob has extensive culinary experience and has even toured with U2.
I headed over to Campbell’s with some family members on a Wednesday night in October. Campbell’s is on Germantown Ave right next to Fiesta Pizza. The exterior of the restaurant is not eye catching but the food certainly is. As you walk in booths line the right wall and the 100 year old bar runs along the left wall.
The interior of this place just exudes a warm cozy feeling. The wood ceiling and warm lighting just set the stage for a fantastic experience. Our server came right over and took our drink orders. The beer list features about 50 bottles had included several of my favorite Belgians. On draft they feature 5 rotating taps in addition to their standard beers.
After perusing the menu I decided to go with our server’s and a friends recommendation of the Bourbon Pork. Our other entrée’s were the Crab Quesadilla, Fish & Chips and Chicken Pie. As we waited for our meals we sampled some Franziskaner Hefe-​Weissbier, Palm & Lindeman’s Kriek. The Lindeman’s almost tasted like fruit juice. It would go perfect with desert.
Our food came out promptly and everything looked great. The Bourbon Pork consisted of a well cooked tenderloin accompanied with sweet potato mash, house baked beans & their signature brussel sprouts. I think there were a few pieces of roasted pear on this dish but I’m not 100% sure.
Can I have more brussel sprouts? Yeah I said it. I couldn’t believe it either. The brussel sprouts were tender, sweet examples of culinary genius.
The Chicken Pie was a baked Puff Pastry stuffed with a ton of shredded chicken and veggies over a bed of lettuce. My mom’s Crab Quesadilla was good and very spicy. The Fish and Chips was good but not mind blowing.
Campbell’s has me wanting to go back tonight. Seriously, I was that impressed. I would not only like to eat a Campbell’s but its a cool spot to just grab drinks.
Creative menu. Top notch service. Diverse beer list.