Roberts Block

4.1 (177)

$30 and under

American

2 Roberts Block, 0, Glenside, 19038-3439

About this restaurant

Neighbourhood gem
Innovative
Good for groups

Roberts Block Food and Drink is a popular restaurant in Glenside. This restaurant is a favorite for adults and tots alike. The spacious dining room is decorated with a combination of booth, table and bar seating, contemporary pendant lighting, wall-mounted TVs, a large wooden bar and trendy accent pieces. Roberts Block Food and Drink serves an extensive menu of traditional American and bars cuisine. Menu items include steamed clams, fried quail, seared octopus, NY strip steak, pan-seared scallops and sweet potato bisque. Roberts Block and Drink also provides guests with a lengthy drink and cocktail menu to choose from and enjoy.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American
Hours of Operation
Dining Room Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 4:30pm-9:30pm Friday & Saturday 4:30pm-10pm Sunday 4pm-8pm Bar Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 4:30pm-10pm Friday & Saturday 4:30pm-12am Sunday 3pm-9pm Happy Hour: Tuesday- Friday 4:30-6:30 pm *Closed Monday*
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
Roberts Block has a private dining room that can host up to 35 guests. Please contact us for more details. We can do the big things as well as fine tune the little details. Let us take care of it!

Location
2 Roberts Block, 0, Glenside, 19038-3439
Area
Glenside
Cross street
Mt Carmel Ave
Parking Details
Private Parking
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Hummus PlateUSD 9.00
Feta, olives, pita bread
Soup De JourUSD 8.00
Roasted Onion and Sour Cream FriesUSD 8.00
sour cream, garden herbs, fresh tomato
Spring Mix Salad
dried cherries, sunflower seeds, fresh goat cheese, honey-apple cider vinaigrette
- SmallUSD 7.00
- LargeUSD 12.00
Caesar Salad
romaine, croutons, caesar dressing, parmesan
- SmallUSD 8.00
- LargeUSD 13.00
Grilled Peach Arugula Salad
housemade ricotta, arugula, pecans, bourbon vinaigrette
- SmallUSD 8.00
- LargeUSD 13.00
Caprese Salad
vine ripened Knowlton tomatoes, basil, arugula, fresh mozzarella, summer vinaigrette
- SmallUSD 9.00
- LargeUSD 14.00
Cheese BoardUSD 10.00
daily selection of four cheeses
Braised Brussel SproutsUSD 11.00
fresh goat cheese, harissa
Mac and CheeseUSD 11.00
red peppers, onions, raclette

Entrees

Potato GnocchiUSD 16.00
baby carrots, cipollini onion, brown butter and corn
Cilantro Lime RisottoUSD 19.00
cilantro almond pesto, lime
Spring Vegetable Pot PieUSD 17.00
shiitake, peas, corn, spring onion, carrots, asparagus, biscuit crust
Zucchini LasagnaUSD 17.00
tomato basil concasse, carrot, ricotta, parmesan

Sides

Buttermilk BiscuitsUSD 5.00
Cajun FriesUSD 5.00

Seafood

Starters

Clams Casino Mac and CheeseUSD 14.00
bacon, cornbread bread crumbs
Fresh Shucked OystersUSD 12.00
horseradish cream, pickled tomato
Portuguese OctopusUSD 12.00
white bean tomato ragout, chili goat cheese, arugula
EscargotUSD 13.00
beef consomme, rice vermicelli, jalapeno, lime, shaved carrot, cilantro

Entree

Grilled SalmonUSD 23.00
fingerling potatoes, green beans
Fish of the Day
- Market Price
Crab CakeUSD 19.00
creamed jersey corn, green meadow farm bacon, arugula

Meat

Starters

Ham and CheeseUSD 12.00
serrano ham, chorizo, macaroni
Root Beer WingsUSD 14.00
celery, chili glaze, bleu cheese
Jerk Chicken PretzelUSD 15.00
cheddar, jerk sauce
Short Rib FlatbreadUSD 15.00
tomato concasse, arugula, gruyere, truffle aioli
Charcuterie BoardUSD 10.00
daily house made selection

Entree

Half ChickenUSD 17.00
herb de provence, fingerling potatoes, green beans
Shepherd's PieUSD 17.00
braised lamb shank, yard's brawler gravy, mirepoix
Fried ChickenUSD 18.00
white bean succotash, biscuit
New York StripUSD 25.00
smoke house rub, fingerling potatoes, green beans
Grilled Pork ChopUSD 24.00
duroc prime reserve, fingerling potatoes, green beans
Short RibUSD 26.00
roasted asparagus, sweet potato garlic mash, chambord demi-glace
Magret Duck BreastUSD 28.00
wild grain rice, floral preserve, baby carrots, butter poached grapes
Filet MignonUSD 28.00
asparagus puree, bok choy, cous cous, sherry

Block Burgers

american / bleu / cheddar / gruyere - $1, Bacon - $1.5; salad, soup or fries

HamburgerUSD 11.00
riekers custom blend, lettuce, tomato
Duck & ChuckUSD 14.00
ground maghret duck breast, berry glazed apples, gruyere, truffle aioli
Turkey BurgerUSD 13.00
house ground turkey burger, arugula, pico de gallo, chili goat cheese
Smoked Bratwurst & ChuckUSD 13.00
smoke gouda beer cheese, pickled red cabbage, whole grain mustard
Lamb BurgerUSD 14.00
herbed feta, pickled red onions

Drinks

Roberts Blocktails

$10

Glen-Side Car
A sophisticated suburban delight. Courvoisier, Bouchant, and St. Germain are sipped with peach and lime. Served up or on the rocks
Rory Palmer
Arnold Palmer served with Irishman Whiskey and St. Germain over crushed ice
Block Party
Not just another Tequila Sunrise! This libation kicks off the weekend on any night of the week. Cabo Wabo, Bouchant, St. Germain, passion fruit, lime juice and a touch of grenadine
Railroad Spike
Not your grandfather's Rusty Nail. Buchanon's Scotch and Drambuie are kicked up a notch with a ginger liqueur
Summer Crush
This cocktail drinks well in any season. Light and refreshing, a blend of Skyy Passion fruit vodka with pineapple, lime, and fresh squeezed orange juice served over crushed ice
Copper Mule
This traditional Moscow Mule made with Skyy Vodka, ginger beer, and lime is ice cold and served in a copper mug
Tony's Negroni
Hendrick's Gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth are made immortal when paired with cucumber and vanilla
A Gentleman under the Bleachers
Be on your best behavior! Old fashion made with Gentlemen's Jack, bitters and brown sugar will have you felling unchaperoned
Mocha Martini
Dessert served up Chilled! our barista bartenders can help you finish (or start) any meal with cold brewed coffee, Double Chocolate Vodka, Kringle Cream and Frangelico

Draft Beers

ABV 4.2 GuinnessUSD 6.00
ABV 4.2 Yards BrawlerUSD 5.00
ABV 4.4 Yuengling LagerUSD 4.50
ABV 4.5 Troegs SeasonalUSD 6.50
ABV 4.5 Dogfish Head SeasonalUSD 6.50
ABV 4.8 Free Will Mango Wheat
ABV 5.0 Stella ArtoisUSD 6.00
ABV 6.0 Round Guys Sundown SaisonUSD 6.00
ABV 5.4 Blue moonUSD 5.00
ABV 5.9 Goose Island IPAUSD 6.00
ABV 6.2 Lagunitas IPAUSD 6.00
ABV 6.2 St. Benjamin's Seasonal

Bottle Beers

Yuengling LagerUSD 4.50
Miller LiteUSD 4.50
Coors lightsUSD 4.50
BudweiserUSD 4.50
Bud LightUSD 4.50
LordUSD 4.50
Chesterfield AleUSD 4.50
Labatt BlueUSD 4.50
Free Will Kragle IPAUSD 6.50
Green Flash IPAUSD 6.50
Dogfish HeadUSD 6.50
60 Min IPAUSD 6.50
Bear RepublicUSD 6.50
Racer 5 IPAUSD 6.50
DuvelUSD 7.50
Ommegang 3USD 7.50
Philosopher'sUSD 7.50
Dogfish HeadUSD 7.50
90 Minute IPAUSD 7.50
Yards SaisonUSD 5.50
St. Benjamin's Wit or WitoutUSD 5.50
St. Benjamin's IncaUSD 5.50
CoronaUSD 5.50
HeinekenUSD 5.50
Amstel LightUSD 5.50
Sam AdamsUSD 5.50
Sierra NevadaUSD 5.50
Stone IPAUSD 5.50
Ballantine IPAUSD 5.50
Stoudt's Scarlet LadyUSD 5.50
Victory Prima PilsUSD 5.50
Dale's Pale AleUSD 5.50
Troeg'sUSD 5.50
Perpetual IPAUSD 5.50
TroeganatorUSD 5.50
Lancaster MilkUSD 5.50
StoudtUSD 5.50
LancasterUSD 5.50
StrawberryUSD 5.50
WheatUSD 5.50
Liquid HeroUSD 5.50
American HeroUSD 5.50
PilsnerUSD 5.50
Roy PitzUSD 5.50
Ludwing'sUSD 5.50
RevengeUSD 5.50
Sly Fox Pikeland PilsUSD 5.50
Rivertowne HalaUSD 5.50
KahikiUSD 5.50
Free Will COBUSD 5.50
Free Will CommunityUSD 5.50
KolschUSD 5.50
Magner's Apple CiderUSD 5.50
Magner's Pear CiderUSD 5.50
PeroniUSD 5.50
New CastleUSD 5.50
Sweetwater 420USD 5.50
Pale AlUSD 5.50

White Wine

Conde Villar Vinho Verde (Portugal)
- GlassUSD 9.00
- BottleUSD 30.00
Backhouse Chardonnay (CA)
- GlassUSD 9.00
- BottleUSD 30.00
Guenoc Chardonnay (CA)
- GlassUSD 11.00
- BottleUSD 36.00
Douglas Green Sauvignon Blanc (South Africa)
- GlassUSD 10.00
- BottleUSD 37.00
Casale Del Vino Pinot Grigio (Venezia)
- GlassUSD 8.50
- BottleUSD 28.00
Fonte Della Donne Old World Blend (Tuscany)
- GlassUSD 8.00
- BottleUSD 26.00
North By Northwest Riesling (WA)
- GlassUSD 9.00
- BottleUSD 30.00
Le Villa Prosecco NV (Italy)
- GlassUSD 9.00
- BottleUSD 30.00
Domaine Guillaman White Blend (France)
- GlassUSD 9.00
- BottleUSD 30.00
Le Vie en Rose Rosé (France)
- GlassUSD 9.00
- BottleUSD 30.00
Leatitia Brut Cuve Sparkling (CA)
- GlassUSD 10.50
- BottleUSD 38.00
Bila-Haut Rosé (France)
- GlassUSD 9.00
- BottleUSD 30.00
Secco Pinot Noir Rosé (WA)
- GlassUSD 10.00
- BottleUSD 34.00

White Wines by the Bottle

Honig Sauvignon Blanc (CA)USD 42.00
Monchof Estate Riesling (Germany)USD 44.00
Tommasi Le Rosse Pinot Grigio (Veneto)USD 38.00
Michel Schlumberger Chardonnay (CA)USD 46.00
Chalk Hill Chardonnay (CA)USD 50.00
Jean-Claude Thevenet St Veran (France)USD 58.00
Domaine De La Petite Cassagne Rosé (France)USD 36.00

Red Wine

Fibbiano Casalini Chianti Superior (Tuscany)
- GlassUSD 8.50
- BottleUSD 28.00
Cecchettie Line 39 Pinot Noir (CA)
- GlassUSD 9.50
- BottleUSD 32.00
Domaine Les Ondines Cotes Du Rhone (France)
- GlassUSD 9.50
- BottleUSD 32.00
Fat Monk Merlot (CA)
- GlassUSD 9.50
- BottleUSD 32.00
Antonia "Riserva" Rioja (Spain)
- GlassUSD 10.50
- BottleUSD 36.00
Montoya Zinfandel (CA)
- GlassUSD 10.50
- BottleUSD 36.00
Finca El Portillo Malbec (Argentina)
- GlassUSD 10.00
- BottleUSD 34.00
Valentin Bianchi Cabernet Sauvignon (Argentina)
- GlassUSD 10.50
- BottleUSD 36.00

Red Wines by the Bottle

Ghostrider Red Blend (CA)USD 36.00
Substance Cabernet Sauvignon (WA)USD 38.00
Sebastiani Cabernet Sauvignon (CA)USD 40.00
Canoe Ridge "Expedition" Merlot (WA)USD 40.00
Foppiano Lot 96 Petite Sirah (CA)USD 38.00
Chateau Breuil Renaissance Bordeaux (France)USD 40.00
J. Lohr Falcons Perch Pinot Noir (CA)USD 38.00
Sean Minor Cabernet Sauvignon (CA)USD 46.00
"Felino" by Paul Hobbs Malbec (Argentina)USD 48.00
Torbrek "Woodcutters' Shiraz (Australian)USD 52.00
Chappellet Mountain Cuvee (CA)USD 58.00
Comaine Billard Auxy Duress Burgundy (France)USD 68.00
Terre da Vino "La Casa in Collino" Barbaresco (Italy)USD 60.00

Upcoming Events

Wine Merchants Italian Wine Tasting
July 26 & 27
Patron Tequila Tasting
August 3
Valentin Bianchi Wine Dinner
August 23

Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at Roberts Block.

4.1

(177)

4.1Food
4.1Service
4.2Ambience
3.7Value

Noise • Moderate

177 Reviews

OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia County6 reviews
1.0
Dined on 11 October 2016
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
I don't like to write reviews however tonight's highly advertised anniversary event was horrible. We let the not having our drinks on tap and telling us 20 minutes after we had put our order in that you also ran out of the appetizer go. Recommending the advertised 50 cent wings in place of what you ran out of yet charged us full price on the wings (which we inquired about when we first got there but was told the special didn't apply to us) we let that go. The not telling us the specials of the night was fine too, no biggie. Waiting 20 minutes for our drinks to come out and having to ask another waitress for condiments since our waitress never came back was even pretty annoying but again fine.(They weren't even busy!!!) What sealed the deal was receiving cold food that didn't even taste good. The fried chicken dish had zero flavor that ketchup and maple syrup couldn't even fix. The beans tasted as if they came out of a can and was left in the fridge. The dish was hardly touched and the waitress could tell something was wrong. The burger was burnt when asked for medium but yet cold when it came out. (How does that even happen????) The fries were also cold. It seemed as though our food sat in the back for a good while. We were charged for the app they didnt even have that we didnt get. Such a waste of money. Oh and if you go during this anniversary special... The highly advertised mystery bag that everyone that dines gets to pick from... we had to ask for it and only one of us got to pick from it. Others who came in and ate didn't get to do this so be sure to ask for it before you leave if you decide to go. I would not recommend wasting money on this place. Not worth it at all.
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theatreeater Gold
Philadelphia County22 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 October 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love this spot for so many reasons: delicious food (to please many tastes), great wine and beer list, pleasant and accommodating staff, and warm yet modern decor.
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Lisa
Philadelphia County5 reviews
3.0
Dined on 30 September 2016
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
The food was good but the service was very slow. No one took our order for a long time. We were given free salads and a cheese board because the kitchen was so long. In delivering . We were full before our medals came. Waitress was very nice. Some computer problem? Need more help in the kitchen? The good was very good and do I'd give it another try.
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poppiest
Philadelphia County65 reviews
1.0
Dined on 30 September 2016
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
The restaurant was starting to get busy. Our service was slow to nonexistent. We did not have a nice experience.
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia County1 review
5.0
Dined on 30 September 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Looked up local restaurants and this one came up. Decided to give it a try and we were not disappointed. We will be heading back soon with a group of friends!
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Nori
Philadelphia County13 reviews
5.0
Dined on 25 September 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We have returned to Robert's Block several times. The food is always good, the service is pleasant. It's a great casual night out.
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Lynn
Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 24 September 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was a great dining experience. The staff is so very friendly!!
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia County2 reviews
4.0
Dined on 24 September 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The food was very good. Nice portions. The acoustics was loud though very hard to hold a conversation.
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JamesFrancis
Philadelphia County4 reviews
3.0
Dined on 23 September 2016
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Our meal at Roberts Block was good and our server was friendly. I personally liked the location being a train enthusiast as it was situated right across from the Glenside train station. I was able to watch trains come and go during our meal. The only negative points with this restaurant were I feel was an unusually long wait to receive our meal(nearly an hour). I also think our server could have been a little more attentive but She was pleasant and apologized for the wait and that was completely acceptable. Overall not a bad experience and we will most likely frequent Robert's Block again.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on 23 September 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We will definitely return. Our server was amazing!
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American
Hours of Operation
Dining Room Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 4:30pm-9:30pm Friday & Saturday 4:30pm-10pm Sunday 4pm-8pm Bar Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 4:30pm-10pm Friday & Saturday 4:30pm-12am Sunday 3pm-9pm Happy Hour: Tuesday- Friday 4:30-6:30 pm *Closed Monday*
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
Roberts Block has a private dining room that can host up to 35 guests. Please contact us for more details. We can do the big things as well as fine tune the little details. Let us take care of it!

Location
2 Roberts Block, 0, Glenside, 19038-3439
Area
Glenside
Cross street
Mt Carmel Ave
Parking Details
Private Parking
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Roberts Block

About this restaurant

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Additional information

Garden and Cheese

Starters

Hummus PlateUSD 9.00

Soup De JourUSD 8.00

Roasted Onion and Sour Cream FriesUSD 8.00

Spring Mix Salad

Caesar Salad

Grilled Peach Arugula Salad

Caprese Salad

Cheese BoardUSD 10.00

Braised Brussel SproutsUSD 11.00

Mac and CheeseUSD 11.00

Entrees

Potato GnocchiUSD 16.00

Cilantro Lime RisottoUSD 19.00

Spring Vegetable Pot PieUSD 17.00

Zucchini LasagnaUSD 17.00

Sides

Buttermilk BiscuitsUSD 5.00

Cajun FriesUSD 5.00

Seafood

Starters

Clams Casino Mac and CheeseUSD 14.00

Fresh Shucked OystersUSD 12.00

Portuguese OctopusUSD 12.00

EscargotUSD 13.00

Entree

Grilled SalmonUSD 23.00

Fish of the Day

Crab CakeUSD 19.00

Meat

Starters

Ham and CheeseUSD 12.00

Root Beer WingsUSD 14.00

Jerk Chicken PretzelUSD 15.00

Short Rib FlatbreadUSD 15.00

Charcuterie BoardUSD 10.00

Entree

Half ChickenUSD 17.00

Shepherd's PieUSD 17.00

Fried ChickenUSD 18.00

New York StripUSD 25.00

Grilled Pork ChopUSD 24.00

Short RibUSD 26.00

Magret Duck BreastUSD 28.00

Filet MignonUSD 28.00

Block Burgers

HamburgerUSD 11.00

Duck & ChuckUSD 14.00

Turkey BurgerUSD 13.00

Smoked Bratwurst & ChuckUSD 13.00

Lamb BurgerUSD 14.00

Drinks

Roberts Blocktails

Glen-Side Car

Rory Palmer

Block Party

Railroad Spike

Summer Crush

Copper Mule

Tony's Negroni

A Gentleman under the Bleachers

Mocha Martini

Draft Beers

ABV 4.2 GuinnessUSD 6.00

ABV 4.2 Yards BrawlerUSD 5.00

ABV 4.4 Yuengling LagerUSD 4.50

ABV 4.5 Troegs SeasonalUSD 6.50

ABV 4.5 Dogfish Head SeasonalUSD 6.50

ABV 4.8 Free Will Mango Wheat

ABV 5.0 Stella ArtoisUSD 6.00

ABV 6.0 Round Guys Sundown SaisonUSD 6.00

ABV 5.4 Blue moonUSD 5.00

ABV 5.9 Goose Island IPAUSD 6.00

ABV 6.2 Lagunitas IPAUSD 6.00