Lily’s Grill

Went here for lunch on a weekday and can’t wait to go back! I had the hamburger and then ordered a side of mac and cheese as I really wanted to try that as well. The hamburger was delicious and the mac and cheese was pretty good as well. I love the open ceiling where you can see the wooden beams throughout the restaurant. Just a nice cozy little restaurant and we will definitely be back for dinner one of these days.

I am surprised at all the good reviews this place has… When my boyfriend, his family and I went there for dinner, the place didn’t meet the expectations we had for it. First of all, it took a very long time for us to receive our food (THE PLACE WAS EMPTY!) and the food we did get was either bland or overly salted. This paired with small portion sizes and big price tags really unimpressed us. On the other side, the waitress was very nice and friendly, and accommodated us as best as she could. Maybe we were there on an off night, or something, because it seems my experience there was much different from everyone else’s.

Love this place we had many great meals here. The staff is always nice and friendly and it is a quiet atmosphere

I love this restaurant! The service is superior and their daily specials are both creative, delicious, and well thought out. I recommend this spot for anyone looking for some genuinely amazing home cooked meals. Lilly’s grill is a great date night idea as it has a romantic atmosphere. I highly suggest you visit this one of a kind restaurant to really experience a wonderful and affordable dinner.

Love! First time here! Been hearing great things and not disappointed! Lilly’s filet is delicious! Veggie egg roll yum! Chili yum! Salmon yum! We will be back!

Unilocal to the rescue for an otherwise trying day, as we were at my father-in-law’s viewing earlier. The food choices were interesting and we were happy to get in ½ hour before the closing time. We were fortunate to get a close parking spot, based on other’s reviews. We did not realize that they did not have the ability to serve wine and quickly asked the server where to purchase it. Thankfully there was a store nearby. The bread with cinnamon sugar butter was a bit too sweet for my taste, but was enjoyed by my child. It was a surprise to get a salad included with dinner, but I guess that’s something that is expected in this area. Dinner specials were enjoyed by all. Dessert was really good, especially the Limencello dessert.

Great find! I hope to return. I had an exceptional Roasted Pumpkin Soup and Blackened Mahi Sandwich with Lime Aioli and Fresh Mango Salsa. Partner had Grilled Chicken Caprese with a Basil Aioli which was great. Sensible prices. I hope the opportunity arises to return for dinner.

Been back a few times and had good dishes each time. Only negative is the street parking out front is difficult at times to find a spot.

I love to support local businesses and I know I’m going to kick myself for posting a 3 star review, but this place is very hit or miss. I’ve been there on a couple occasions and the food has been exceptional at times and just horrible at others. They have many great menu items that I like but those items never seem to be paired right with the correct sides. The pricing is much higher than I would expect for a local restaurant on high street especially with tough competition all around. I think this should be $$$ instead of $$ as far as pricing is concerned.

I had a wonderful meal tonight! I enjoyed the Chicken Spring Rolls for my appetizer and they were delicious. I ordered the Chicken Marsala and it tasted like heaven. The chicken was moist and the mashed potatoes were creamy and garnished with a beautiful sauce. The owner/​chef Adam was inviting and courteous, as well as my waitress Rebecca. I will always visit Lily’s when I am in the Pottstown area — it was simply perfect!

excellent lunch. Elegant BUT casual, cloth table cloths, friendly service, delicious Soup– Parmesan arugula
Wrap– chicken berry, Brie … Yummy

I can’t believe we went into this restaurant at 6pm on a Saturday to find it empty. This is a total find! All the food was fabulous! It was evident that the food was well made and fresh. My vegetables looked like they came right out of their garden.
We all tried the seafood trio, coconut shrimp, veggie spring rolls, and salads. The kids chicken fingers were even good! The service was very fast and respectful. No complaints. Check this place out!

One of the best meals I’ve had in a long time!
Parmesan Scallops and Lobster Ravioli — not too heavy and just the right portion size. Lemon cupcakes for dessert topped it off. Delicious lemonade, BTW!
Would definitely recommend and will definitely return!

When my husband and I had a rare opportunity to go out with just the two of us, we had originally planned to go to a bar across the street from Lily’s Grill. However, after reading reviews on Lily’s Grill and passing it on our way to our original destination I knew that we needed to eat here instead. Lily’s Grill is truly a gem in the heart of Pottstown.
Upon our arrival we were greeted with a modern and classic dining room, that had a very cozy feel to it. Not only is there a tastefully done collage that gives it a vintage feel, and there are many beautiful flowers that make it feel like a place you could feel at home in. There were exposed beams on the ceiling and track lighting, which also added to the comfort. Very simple, tastefully done, and elegant at the same time.
Since my husband and I were not originally planning to go there we were worried about being underdressed, but the other diners were also dressed casually (jeans and a nice shirt/​jacket, not necessarily street clothes) and we did not feel awkward about it at all.
Thanks to other Unilocalers, I was prepared to arrive to the BYOB with a bottle of wine that perfectly paired with our meal. The food was delicious! My husband started with the Potato and Spring Onion soup, and I shortly regretted I had the Lemon Trout, which was a hearty portion, and my husband had the Seared Tuna, rarely cooked, over bok choy. Both entrees were filling portions and came with mashed potatoes and asparagus. For dessert my husband had a slice of Red Velvet Cake and I had the Pistachio Bundt Cake. Both were enjoyable. I was very happy with the size, quality, and price of everything that we ordered. Our waitress was very polite and helpful.
I had a very good experience at Lily’s Grill and look forward to returning.

Throughly enjoyed the cheese platter. Crab it’s self was very good. I much rather have had that served to me with a side of mash potatoes and asparagus. Crab cake had no fillers! Waitress was well informed on the menu and very polite. The desert portions were very good. I didn’t have the ice cream, but they get it from a local dairy and I love their ice cream (Long Acres). I would recommend the cheese cake.

Great place for a nice lunch. The restaurant design and old timbers are fantastic and show the history of the space. The salmon BLT is great with a wonderful sauce and peppered french fries. I would return if back in town.

What a nice addition for downtown Pottstown! Food was excellent, service was great, and it’s BYOB. Waitress was very knowledgeable with her recommendations and they were right on target! Thank you for a great evening. We look forward to our return visit.

Lily’s Grill
When faced with a 25-​minute wait at a chain steakhouse that already wasn’t high on my list, I Unilocaled around and found Lily’s 5-​star rating on a handful of reviews. I called and asked about the wait and was told we could be seated right away if we showed up within 10 minutes. Why is this place so empty on a Saturday night!!!
Liz, our server, was all smiles and took wonderful care of us. The chef and owner was on his way out to a black-​tie event but still took the extra second to ask how everything was, and everything could not have been better.
One great feature of Lily’s is that it is BYOB and there is NO corkage fee. It bears repeating: NO CHARGE for the joy of selecting your own wine, scotch, beer, cordial, etc. There is a liquor store just a few doors down in case you want to order food and then run out for the appropriately matching bottle of something. I think next time I go, I would select my entrée and desserts in advance and bring an assortment of liquor pairings, especially when it comes to the chocolate options.
This night I had two other dining companions. One companion chose the Chicken Piccatta, which she said was very flavorful but a little bit dry. In Lily’s defense I would argue that my companion’s scale of moistness could be flawed by all the non-​organic, water-​pumped chicken she has grown accustomed to consuming lately.
My other companion and I shared the Lobster Mac and Cheese, the Goat Cheese Salad and the Truffle Fries. The Mac was HUGE, I mean like at least half a quart in the bowl with bits of lobster evenly distributed throughout. The cheeses were melted and goey without being runny or clumping everything together. For the two of us to split as an ‘appetizer’ it was quite rich. The chef catered to our whim of subbing spinach for arugula with the goat cheese salad. The goat cheese was stupendously creamy and the vinaigrette was just right. The fries were crispy but lacked the powerful punch I have experienced from truffle fries elsewhere. The bowl of fries and salad again were large portions and we left quite full this time. Yet when Liz ran down the list of cupcakes in the Mini Sampler, we could not pass up that opportunity.
Four cupcakes about the size of a small kiwi arrived on a little plate: Guinness chocolate cake with a Jameson ganache filling, Lemon Heaven, Peanut Butter with a hard chocolate shell, and a Minty Chocolate. All of them were moist as could be and each flavor was noticeable.
The décor is a mix of modern and classic with the exposed ceiling beams in a structure that was probably built in the early 1900s. I dig that vintage stuff. We don’t get much of that in SoCal.
I highly recommend you support small businesses like Lily’s and ditch the steak-​in-​a-​box joints. You’ll find ample free parking, great smiles, and delicious food.

My wife and I have been to Lilly’s about 8 or 9 times now. Always — Excellent food. Excellent atmosphere. We have yet to have even a questionable meal. If your looking for the «10 min or less» experience, don’t expect that here. Great food takes time to prepare, especially when it’s prepared from scratch, and prepared to order. Even their salad dressings are home made. If you’re the type of person who has become accustomed to the «Chain Restaurant» or fast food factory production aspect of dining out, then you may not be the type to appreciate the time and care that goes into eating at a place like Lilly’s.
Whether you’re going for burgers, filet, or fresh fish/​seafood, the quality and freshness are always glaringly obvious. And prices are always more then fair, for the quality you get. It’s a BYOB, which can save you a fortune if you prefer having a couple drinks with your meals — my wife and I have had fantastic meals here including appetizers and entrees for around $ 60 that would have easily cost us almost a hundred elsewhere, especially if you toss in the cost of a decent bottle of wine!
Any of these people here rating this place a 1 star review are either mistaking this place for something else (a diner??? Really???), are mentally deficient, or are one of the restaurant’s nearby neighbors trying to bring the place down a couple notchs (there are 3 or 4 other small restaurants all within a couple blocks of Lilly’s).

The food was excellent! We will be back.
We started with the Tuna Tartare and Sausage Sampler. They were both excellent and when talking with the Chef/​Owner he said he gets the sausage from a local farmer.
We both had the house salad (it’s included with the meal) that was a nice spring mix with your choice of dressing.
For our main course we both had specials. Mine was Parmesan Crusted Scallops that were perfectly done and the taste was outstanding. My wife had the Surf & Turf which was very good but was cooked beyond medium rare as she had ordered it.
All in all as I said above we will defenetly go back. Another plus is it’s a BYOB.