My friends who recommended Dean's kept saying "Wait'll you see what they serve food in" and "The portions are H-U-G-E." They made these comments with smiles and enthusiasm. So much so, in fact, that it made me want to see it for myself.
Dean's is just over the river from Philadelphia. It is not fancy and it's decorated to look like it's at the shore. There are dune fences and giant crabs and fish on the walls, as well as funny signs. The restaurant is definitely a festive atmosphere.
The food was good, for sure. True to what I had been told, food was delivered creatively. Sugar for coffee was brought out in miniature wicker chairs. Oil and vinegar for the salad was in baby bottles. I was served my chicken parm in a giant skillet with a little bucket in it. Sides came in dog food bowls. After the initial laugh and plenty of "Oh wows" at the sheer enormity of what we were given to eat, at some point the amount became almost gross. (One meal can literally be at least 4 dinners.) I think I got close to a pound of pasta and at least 4 very large chicken breasts.
At first I thought I would go back to Dean's with some folks who might enjoy the schtick. The more I think of it, I will recommend Dean's for a laugh and solidly good food so people can just see it for themselves. I don't need to go over the river...I can just spread the word.
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