532081 Mon Jun 23 20:24:17 -0700 2008 13 15 Pennsylvania 0 3807394 I'm looking for recommendations for a nice place to eat al fresco in King of Prussia, mainline, west chester or somewhere off Rt 3 between West Chester and Havertown. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!! THANKS! Mon Jun 23 20:24:22 -0700 2008 84992 esperada 1 3807532 EEK! that's a tall order. hrm, you've got mckenzie's and meredith's off the top of my head. fine for drinks. spinach + artichoke dip at mckenzie's is pretty decent putting them first in the running. but there is a real void here. my REAL advice, since you do say *any* suggestions, is to head down to the intersection of routes 3 and 252 in newtown square, get yourself a hoagie from a cut above deli, and do like i do and picnic in between cars in the parking lot. probably not exactly what you were looking for, but it's damn good i promise! Mon Jun 23 21:13:31 -0700 2008 3807394 13386 rabidog 1 3807977 I would suggest 333 Belrose in Radnor. They have great food and a nice porch for al fresco dining. You can google their website and if you go, make sure someone orders the Java Pork Tenderloin. Tue Jun 24 05:28:30 -0700 2008 3807394 109878 Decker 1 3808410 The Desmond (hotel & conference center) used to have some great evening deals -- oldies nights? -- out on the big deck off their bar/restaurant. Might be worth looking into. Tue Jun 24 07:49:09 -0700 2008 3807394 90359 PattiCakes 2 3808450 Here are the links: for their special events: http://www.desmondgv.com/events/index.htm for the Sunset Grille (outdoor dining): http://www.desmondgv.com/dining/sunset.htm Tue Jun 24 07:59:56 -0700 2008 3808410 90359 PattiCakes 2 3810685 desmond's balcony is gorgeous but their food is atrocious, IMO. i steer clear of them unless i'm invited to a company-paid function. they really need to work on that. Tue Jun 24 17:25:45 -0700 2008 3808410 13386 rabidog 1 3810836 Brasserie 73 in Skippack Village and Zacharias Creekside (Worcester) both have outdoor dining. Tue Jun 24 18:18:07 -0700 2008 3807394 135847 nevets 1 3811106 A few of the chains in KoP have outdoor seating: Maggiano's, Bahama Breeze, and Champps. Speaking of chains, the Iron Hill in Phoenixville has a patio. If you'd like to actually eat relatively decent food, the Black Lab in Phoenixville also has some tables outside. Tue Jun 24 19:59:06 -0700 2008 3807394 200324 sageblue 1 3813875 Taquet at The Wayne Hotel right on Lancaster Avenue has beautiful porch seating. French menu but not too fussy. The only drawback is they do not take reservations for outdoor dining (indoor, yes). Wed Jun 25 17:27:28 -0700 2008 3807394 74390 the dog ate my homework 2 3814826 The latest issue (July 2008) of Philadelphia Magazine has dining al fresco in Philly & the 'burbs as its cover story. Thu Jun 26 05:30:58 -0700 2008 3813875 90359 PattiCakes 3 3815114 Rumor has it that they have seating out back at Maia in Villanova, but I am sure that there's not much of a view (execpt possibly the blue route). Thu Jun 26 07:11:02 -0700 2008 3814826 12572 bluehensfan 4 3816964 There's really nIce outdoor seating at the upstairs Maia: about 7 or 8 tables with market umbrellas. This is the part of the restaurant with the fish menu. Thu Jun 26 14:53:13 -0700 2008 3815114 74390 the dog ate my homework 5 3817014 The view does suck, though. Thu Jun 26 15:06:04 -0700 2008 3816964 29811 Buckethead 1 3825230 Check out the July 2008 Issue of Philadelphia magazine that focused on the Best in Outdoor Dining in the city and towns around Philly. www.phillymag.com Per your areas: Westchester: Blue Pear Bistro, Avalon, Dilworthtown Inn, Coyote Crossing Main Line - Taquet in Wayne, Maia in Villanova, 333 Belrose in Radnor, Pond in Radnor on King of Prussia Road Enjoy! Sun Jun 29 20:39:18 -0700 2008 3807394 125370 ddeblasi