I was asked out to dinner and my date took me to the Riverboat Inn & I have to say, I was impressed with the Victorian d?cor.
I noticed two Philly baseball players having dinner at a table not too far from mine, so I asked the server what they were eating. He informed me that a lot of baseball & hockey players come in for the seafood and crab soup. He said they enjoyed coming for the great food and private dining experience.
I began to look around at the pictures on the walls & was amazed at the number of sports players that have eaten there over the years. I am a HUGE Flyers fan so I was fascinated at the picture of the owner drinking out of the Stanley Cup when the Flyers won in 1974-1975.
He also informed me that Chef Summers cooks a lot of the special order dishes requested by the team member that they are unable to find at any other establishment.
So my date & I ordered the Crab soup & stuffed flounder Floridian & I have to say, I now see why they make the journey to the Riverboat Inn to order these dishes. I was astounded at the flavor and freshness of the food.
I thoroughly enjoyed it and will be back to eat at the Riverboat Inn again, not necessarily with the new guy, but I will be back.
I highly recommend this restaurant for great food, company and atmosphere.
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