Everything was delicious and I was satisfied!One of the best restaurants in Pottstown
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
michelle rohrer
I have been here multiple times and everytime it is fantastic! I do not feel pressured or that it is stuffy. The food is always a 10/10. What I love most is his food has flavor. A big thing a lot of restaurants miss. He knows I will be back again!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
AS
Hidden gem! Went for NYE dinner. I had the scallops, and they were delish! Frank is so talented, the staff very welcoming and we loved everything about this restaurant. We will be back…don’t change anything!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Andrew Monastra
Without question, an absolute culinary treat. This place is not to be missed. Meticulous attention to detail. Fresh ingredients. Just spectacular in every way.
Diane K.
I have heard many good things about Henry's so I decided it would be the perfect place to celebrate my birthday. There was four in out party. The atmosphere was very intimate. We were welcomed with a warm smile. That was just the beginning. The food was absolutely amazing. Everything is cooked to order so nothing is rushed. The mussels melted in our mouths. My tastebuds were going crazy with each bite of food. This is not a place to go if you want to feel rushed. It is a relaxing dining experience. I highly recommend this hidden gem.
Luke Johnson
Wonderful food. A little pricey but very enjoyable. BYOB and no credit cards.Parking: Paid parking lot right across the street.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jennifer Larkin
genuinely some of the best food i've ever had! Such a unique experience for the area. Highly recommend 10/10
Susan J.
Great food and charming if eclectic atmosphere. BYOB which is nice. Sort of Rustic kitschy decor but the food makes up for it.
Debbie H.
We went to Henry's before we retired and the food was amazing. The owner, Frank, does an amazing job. Our son loves Henry's and goes pretty frequently so for his birthday, we got him a gift certificate which he appreciated greatly. The pricing is $$$-$$$$ and BYOB but a must not miss.
Nise89
We dined here this evening at the recommendation of friends and it was truly a pleasure. The menu was small so every item was prepared perfectly. It does remind one of Europe where you are not rushed in any way and it was a perfect combination of great food, friends, service, and ambience. Thank you Henry’s Cafe for a wonderful evening.
My husband and I read all of the reviews and made reservations to have dinner at the restaurant on a Friday evening at 6:30 pm. One thing to note is there is limited seating, maybe 20 people, and when we went, there were 15 people all arriving around 6:30. What started off well turned out to be an evening of waiting, and waiting, and waiting, and waiting. We waited until after 8 pm to get our entrees, and mine sucked. There was a very good appetizer served by the chef of shaved mozzarella cheese with tomatoes with a side of bread, however, the bread was hard and burnt. Since this restaurant is advertised as French inspired in a European setting, having some olive oil and fresh herbs would have been great. Alas, there was none of that. After this appetizer, we were served our appetizers; I had a salad with bacon and an apple cider vinaigrette and my husband had clam chowder. My salad was huge but tasted mostly like vinegar and I only ate half of it as it was missing something. My husband’s chowder was excellent. Then we waited, and waited, and waited for our entrees. It was clear why we were not receiving the entrees; the chef was preparing all of the appetizers for each table, one at a time. Since we were the second group of patrons, we needed to wait until the next 3 tables of patrons were served appetizers. This turned into 75 minutes of nothing. Although this works at a Gordon Ramsey restaurant it did not work here as there are no other cooks, there is a lone chef. When the entrees arrived, it was after 8 pm, I was hungry and could not wait to eat. Let me say that while we waited 75 minutes we were offered NOTHING to eat but we got plenty of water. I ordered a steak, medium rare that was supposed to come with mushrooms, onions and a red wine sauce and accompanied by couscous and vegetables. The steak was not cooked evenly; rare on one side and sort of medium rare on the other. There were 3 pieces of mushrooms, I saw no onions, and the red wine sauce lacked flavor except for pepper, loads of pepper. If there was a tablespoon of couscous I would be surprised. The vegetables were awful and had the same vinegar taste as the salad dressing. My husband had the pasta special with crab which he said was very good. When the waiter came to collect our plates he asked how the food was. I told him my steak was not cooked to my perfection, there was a lack of flavor and at $54, the most expensive item on the menu, I was expecting excellence, which I did not get. We asked for the check and was not interested in dessert. We were not charged for the steak which was great but the dining experience did not match what we read in reviews. Overall, the restaurant is over rated and food is over priced. I experienced no joy from the dining adventure and will spend my money elsewhere. When we left the restaurant I was still hungry so we had dessert when we got home, affogato, a truly European dessert, and not on the menu at Henry’s. And, to make the evening even better, there was a table of 4 older people near us and one of them decided to do FaceTime with one of their children during dinner. Because the restaurant is ‘snug’ we heard the entire conversation and the guy was just about yelling into the phone. The call was not stopped until I motioned to the table to cut the call off as it was disturbing others in the restaurant. The waiter did not stop the call which was odd because it was disturbing. At the end of their meal we saw why their Face Time call was not stopped, they were friends with the chef. Don’t be fooled by the reviews, this is NOT French inspired food, we have been to France and this is not even close. The interior design is bizarre, tables are close together, and it was very cold inside the restaurant. One last item, the restaurant only takes cash or checks, and yes, I saw someone writing a check for this meal. No debit cards. Parking in the lot across the street is also pain, it’s Mobile Pay or a Pay Station, which was not working.
Joe J.
I was really, really looking forward to eating here. I even got a reservation with my brother a week in advance. The food looks incredible, but I wouldn't know how good it really is because I never got the chance to try any. We arrived at 6:30 and were a sitting at our table for 40 minutes without even putting our orders in. We didn't even get any bread during this time. I would have understood that maybe the cook was behind but then other tables started showing up and they began to be served immediately. It's like the waiter completely forgot about us. Since I was starving, we decided to leave and go to OONI instead, which provided prompt service and reasonable prices. The prices at Henry's are outrageous. I don't care how good the food is. I'm sure you can find just as good food somewhere else for half of the price. I cannot recommend this place any less. If you want to spend 3 - 4 hours for overpriced food, this is the place for you, I guess. I've never been so disappointed by a restaurant before.
hoods5
Henry's is a fantastic dining experience! You will spend the evening there and expect about 3-4 hours for dinner. Preorder the antipasto platter, bring some good friends, BYOB and prepare to spend an enjoyable un-rushed evening. If you are in a hurry, this is not the place for you. Frank's specialty is fresh fish but there is always a meat option. The mussels are great appetizers and we also enjoy his escargot. We were there over the weekend and our group had the halibut, tilefish, and sea bream. Each dish was excellently prepared and you can see Frank cooking your meal in the kitchen. Service is awesome and the place has a relaxed cool vibe. We highly recommend Henry's if you are looking for an evening out with friends. Don't be in a hurry and enjoy your company. You won't find better cooked fish specials anywhere. It is BYOB and they take cash or check.
Chia C.
How could this chef's table-like place be in Pottstown, PA?!? When we were staying in the area ... we knew about the outlet shopping and the breweries, but getting food at this level was just absolutely CRAZY!! First, we knew we had to get a reservation at this small, intimate place that's only open for a few hours on Friday/Saturday nights and had to bring cash/check (as they don't take credit cards). No website ... but found their number on FB and left a message at 1:15p to see if we could possibly get in that evening at 6:30. Just an hour later and we received a text from the chef/owner Frank himself with reminders and information about the menu ... but we were in!! Since our hotel was closer than we thought, we arrived a few minutes early and easily parked in the municipal lot directly across the street. As we approached the unassuming location in the middle of the city block ... a gentleman greeted us at the door and immediately welcomed us inside by name. We were the first to arrive for the 6:30 seating and the man turned out to be host/waiter Matt. After getting us situated with some water and our BYOB beers ... we enjoyed a nice chat with him and was also so impressed that Frank had already made some menu accommodations for DH (who I mentioned via text earlier was interested in carbo-loading). Considering it's a limited chalk board menu every week ... we weren't expecting any changes just for us, but it was definitely very thoughtful and DH was thoroughly appreciative (as he opted for the Greens & Beans app turned entree with inclusion of the pasta he wanted). Starting with the complimentary (fresh, tasty) Mozzarella and Tomato Bruschetta served with warmly toasted bread ... we quickly realized that this was a true dining experience and not just an ordinary dinner. Next, the (nicely spiced) Crab Soup for me and (extraordinary) Pierogies for DH. Since every plate is carefully and lovingly made be the master chef for each and every guest ... it's quite understandable that it may have taken a little bit longer to get our next course - Spicy Mussels, but it was soooo worth the wait. We've have mussels in many, many places ... but these mussels were the absolute BEST we've ever had anywhere in the WORLD!! Not sure if it was the entire fresh thyme garden, the extra thick chunks of slab bacon, or the finely sourced spicy chilies ... but DH and I both agreed that we would have to travel back here just to get these mussels again. Oooh ... did I forget to mention the plate of crusty bread we dipped into that perfect juice that we also devoured The only downside was that we had a late day snack (after skipping breakfast) that was too close to our meal and we were now overly stuffed. As we stared at each other wondering how we were going to finish these out-of-the-world mussels ... let alone our main entrees, we finally had to cry uncle and forfeit the rest of our meals (after Matt graciously checked with Frank to ensure our entrees hadn't been started yet). However, we were able to get a glimpse at the Walleye and John Dory (which I ordered) from the nice people at the table next to us. They even offered to let us try their wonderful dishes, but we settled with pictures instead. Upon leaving, Matt led me to the kitchen where I just had to pay my compliments to Frank. Despite how busy he was ... his gracious hospitality in chatting with me was a shining light and is evidenced in each and every plate he beautifully creates. We're already making plans to return with friends to possibly enjoy in their small private room. Is there any way to rate this place 5+ stars!!
Megan
Grab your favorite bottle of wine or 2 and sit back and relax for a nice dinner experience. I say experience because you aren’t in and out in an hour. They give you time and space and everything is made to order. We’ve been there 3 times in the past 4 months and it’s 100% worth every dime. The food is excellent- speciality is fish and we are fish lovers. The mussels as an appetizer is fabulous. It’s a must go and dine! Enjoy.
Everything was delicious and I was satisfied!One of the best restaurants in Pottstown
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I have been here multiple times and everytime it is fantastic! I do not feel pressured or that it is stuffy. The food is always a 10/10. What I love most is his food has flavor. A big thing a lot of restaurants miss. He knows I will be back again!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hidden gem! Went for NYE dinner. I had the scallops, and they were delish! Frank is so talented, the staff very welcoming and we loved everything about this restaurant. We will be back…don’t change anything!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Without question, an absolute culinary treat. This place is not to be missed. Meticulous attention to detail. Fresh ingredients. Just spectacular in every way.
I have heard many good things about Henry's so I decided it would be the perfect place to celebrate my birthday. There was four in out party. The atmosphere was very intimate. We were welcomed with a warm smile. That was just the beginning. The food was absolutely amazing. Everything is cooked to order so nothing is rushed. The mussels melted in our mouths. My tastebuds were going crazy with each bite of food. This is not a place to go if you want to feel rushed. It is a relaxing dining experience. I highly recommend this hidden gem.
Wonderful food. A little pricey but very enjoyable. BYOB and no credit cards.Parking: Paid parking lot right across the street.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
genuinely some of the best food i've ever had! Such a unique experience for the area. Highly recommend 10/10
Great food and charming if eclectic atmosphere. BYOB which is nice. Sort of Rustic kitschy decor but the food makes up for it.
We went to Henry's before we retired and the food was amazing. The owner, Frank, does an amazing job. Our son loves Henry's and goes pretty frequently so for his birthday, we got him a gift certificate which he appreciated greatly. The pricing is $$$-$$$$ and BYOB but a must not miss.
We dined here this evening at the recommendation of friends and it was truly a pleasure. The menu was small so every item was prepared perfectly. It does remind one of Europe where you are not rushed in any way and it was a perfect combination of great food, friends, service, and ambience. Thank you Henry’s Cafe for a wonderful evening.
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My husband and I read all of the reviews and made reservations to have dinner at the restaurant on a Friday evening at 6:30 pm. One thing to note is there is limited seating, maybe 20 people, and when we went, there were 15 people all arriving around 6:30. What started off well turned out to be an evening of waiting, and waiting, and waiting, and waiting. We waited until after 8 pm to get our entrees, and mine sucked. There was a very good appetizer served by the chef of shaved mozzarella cheese with tomatoes with a side of bread, however, the bread was hard and burnt. Since this restaurant is advertised as French inspired in a European setting, having some olive oil and fresh herbs would have been great. Alas, there was none of that. After this appetizer, we were served our appetizers; I had a salad with bacon and an apple cider vinaigrette and my husband had clam chowder. My salad was huge but tasted mostly like vinegar and I only ate half of it as it was missing something. My husband’s chowder was excellent. Then we waited, and waited, and waited for our entrees. It was clear why we were not receiving the entrees; the chef was preparing all of the appetizers for each table, one at a time. Since we were the second group of patrons, we needed to wait until the next 3 tables of patrons were served appetizers. This turned into 75 minutes of nothing. Although this works at a Gordon Ramsey restaurant it did not work here as there are no other cooks, there is a lone chef. When the entrees arrived, it was after 8 pm, I was hungry and could not wait to eat. Let me say that while we waited 75 minutes we were offered NOTHING to eat but we got plenty of water. I ordered a steak, medium rare that was supposed to come with mushrooms, onions and a red wine sauce and accompanied by couscous and vegetables. The steak was not cooked evenly; rare on one side and sort of medium rare on the other. There were 3 pieces of mushrooms, I saw no onions, and the red wine sauce lacked flavor except for pepper, loads of pepper. If there was a tablespoon of couscous I would be surprised. The vegetables were awful and had the same vinegar taste as the salad dressing. My husband had the pasta special with crab which he said was very good. When the waiter came to collect our plates he asked how the food was. I told him my steak was not cooked to my perfection, there was a lack of flavor and at $54, the most expensive item on the menu, I was expecting excellence, which I did not get. We asked for the check and was not interested in dessert. We were not charged for the steak which was great but the dining experience did not match what we read in reviews. Overall, the restaurant is over rated and food is over priced. I experienced no joy from the dining adventure and will spend my money elsewhere. When we left the restaurant I was still hungry so we had dessert when we got home, affogato, a truly European dessert, and not on the menu at Henry’s. And, to make the evening even better, there was a table of 4 older people near us and one of them decided to do FaceTime with one of their children during dinner. Because the restaurant is ‘snug’ we heard the entire conversation and the guy was just about yelling into the phone. The call was not stopped until I motioned to the table to cut the call off as it was disturbing others in the restaurant. The waiter did not stop the call which was odd because it was disturbing. At the end of their meal we saw why their Face Time call was not stopped, they were friends with the chef. Don’t be fooled by the reviews, this is NOT French inspired food, we have been to France and this is not even close. The interior design is bizarre, tables are close together, and it was very cold inside the restaurant. One last item, the restaurant only takes cash or checks, and yes, I saw someone writing a check for this meal. No debit cards. Parking in the lot across the street is also pain, it’s Mobile Pay or a Pay Station, which was not working.
I was really, really looking forward to eating here. I even got a reservation with my brother a week in advance. The food looks incredible, but I wouldn't know how good it really is because I never got the chance to try any. We arrived at 6:30 and were a sitting at our table for 40 minutes without even putting our orders in. We didn't even get any bread during this time. I would have understood that maybe the cook was behind but then other tables started showing up and they began to be served immediately. It's like the waiter completely forgot about us. Since I was starving, we decided to leave and go to OONI instead, which provided prompt service and reasonable prices. The prices at Henry's are outrageous. I don't care how good the food is. I'm sure you can find just as good food somewhere else for half of the price. I cannot recommend this place any less. If you want to spend 3 - 4 hours for overpriced food, this is the place for you, I guess. I've never been so disappointed by a restaurant before.
Henry's is a fantastic dining experience! You will spend the evening there and expect about 3-4 hours for dinner. Preorder the antipasto platter, bring some good friends, BYOB and prepare to spend an enjoyable un-rushed evening. If you are in a hurry, this is not the place for you. Frank's specialty is fresh fish but there is always a meat option. The mussels are great appetizers and we also enjoy his escargot. We were there over the weekend and our group had the halibut, tilefish, and sea bream. Each dish was excellently prepared and you can see Frank cooking your meal in the kitchen. Service is awesome and the place has a relaxed cool vibe. We highly recommend Henry's if you are looking for an evening out with friends. Don't be in a hurry and enjoy your company. You won't find better cooked fish specials anywhere. It is BYOB and they take cash or check.
How could this chef's table-like place be in Pottstown, PA?!? When we were staying in the area ... we knew about the outlet shopping and the breweries, but getting food at this level was just absolutely CRAZY!! First, we knew we had to get a reservation at this small, intimate place that's only open for a few hours on Friday/Saturday nights and had to bring cash/check (as they don't take credit cards). No website ... but found their number on FB and left a message at 1:15p to see if we could possibly get in that evening at 6:30. Just an hour later and we received a text from the chef/owner Frank himself with reminders and information about the menu ... but we were in!! Since our hotel was closer than we thought, we arrived a few minutes early and easily parked in the municipal lot directly across the street. As we approached the unassuming location in the middle of the city block ... a gentleman greeted us at the door and immediately welcomed us inside by name. We were the first to arrive for the 6:30 seating and the man turned out to be host/waiter Matt. After getting us situated with some water and our BYOB beers ... we enjoyed a nice chat with him and was also so impressed that Frank had already made some menu accommodations for DH (who I mentioned via text earlier was interested in carbo-loading). Considering it's a limited chalk board menu every week ... we weren't expecting any changes just for us, but it was definitely very thoughtful and DH was thoroughly appreciative (as he opted for the Greens & Beans app turned entree with inclusion of the pasta he wanted). Starting with the complimentary (fresh, tasty) Mozzarella and Tomato Bruschetta served with warmly toasted bread ... we quickly realized that this was a true dining experience and not just an ordinary dinner. Next, the (nicely spiced) Crab Soup for me and (extraordinary) Pierogies for DH. Since every plate is carefully and lovingly made be the master chef for each and every guest ... it's quite understandable that it may have taken a little bit longer to get our next course - Spicy Mussels, but it was soooo worth the wait. We've have mussels in many, many places ... but these mussels were the absolute BEST we've ever had anywhere in the WORLD!! Not sure if it was the entire fresh thyme garden, the extra thick chunks of slab bacon, or the finely sourced spicy chilies ... but DH and I both agreed that we would have to travel back here just to get these mussels again. Oooh ... did I forget to mention the plate of crusty bread we dipped into that perfect juice that we also devoured The only downside was that we had a late day snack (after skipping breakfast) that was too close to our meal and we were now overly stuffed. As we stared at each other wondering how we were going to finish these out-of-the-world mussels ... let alone our main entrees, we finally had to cry uncle and forfeit the rest of our meals (after Matt graciously checked with Frank to ensure our entrees hadn't been started yet). However, we were able to get a glimpse at the Walleye and John Dory (which I ordered) from the nice people at the table next to us. They even offered to let us try their wonderful dishes, but we settled with pictures instead. Upon leaving, Matt led me to the kitchen where I just had to pay my compliments to Frank. Despite how busy he was ... his gracious hospitality in chatting with me was a shining light and is evidenced in each and every plate he beautifully creates. We're already making plans to return with friends to possibly enjoy in their small private room. Is there any way to rate this place 5+ stars!!
Grab your favorite bottle of wine or 2 and sit back and relax for a nice dinner experience. I say experience because you aren’t in and out in an hour. They give you time and space and everything is made to order. We’ve been there 3 times in the past 4 months and it’s 100% worth every dime. The food is excellent- speciality is fish and we are fish lovers. The mussels as an appetizer is fabulous. It’s a must go and dine! Enjoy.