The Crazy Sofa
4755 N Crum Creek Rd, Newtown Square, PA, 19073
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Address :
4755 N Crum Creek Rd
Newtown Square, PA, 19073 - Phone (484) 318-7273
- Website https://www.thecrazysofa.com
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Opening Hours
- Mon :4:00 pm - 11:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Accepts Bitcoin : No
Good For : Dinner
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : No
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : No
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Trendy
Noise Level : Average
Good For Dancing : No
Alcohol : Full Bar
Happy Hour : Yes
Coat Check : No
Smoking : No
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : Yes
Dogs Allowed : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No
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Doris T.
It's always unfortunate when a restaurant has decent food but lacking on the good service... It took our waitress awhile to greet us which was fine but it took her even longer to come back to take our order. We sat there for a good 20-30 minutes before we were able to place our order. I took my fiancé here for his birthday dinner. I left a comment on opentable when I made the reservation and called day of to tell them it was his birthday to see if they could do something nice. I was told they would however, nothing... Onto the food- we ordered the shrimp flatbread, stallion and a special roll. I recommend the stallion roll.
(3)Mike M.
This was my first and most likely, my only visit to the crazy sofa. At first glance the decor is very strange. It looks like penny wise the clown decided to open a restaurant. The food that my girlfriend and I ate was reasonably priced and pretty decent. But our issue lied with the bar. The price gouging is ridiculous. As a former employee of the restaurant industry, they're pretty bad. Our first drinks were a poorly made. Our Manhattan and a old fashion were made with to much sweet vermouth (manhattan) and muddled sugar (old fashion). If you can't make a staple drink for any bar properly then you shouldn't be bar tending. My second drink was just a double of Jim Beam since that's pretty hard to screw up. But $17.50 for a double of Jim beam is ridiculous. Needless to say I was pretty shocked by the bill.
(2)Adam S.
My girlfriend and I managed to get out Sunday at 9. We love sitting at the fire pit. We showed up and it was closed. Please add a close date to the schedule so we don't waste our time again.
(3)Tom E.
I wanted to really like the Crazy Sofa. After two happy hour and two meal visits I can't say I do. The happy hour menu is heavy on sushi and I don't eat it. Wings were fair. Flatbreads ok. For dinner I had short ribs one time that was ok. The menu is all over the place obviously by design. Cocktail list was not very imaginative. Wine by the glass was ok. Service was ok. Heard singer with guitar twice. Was ok. Good news is place has been crowded so my business won't be missed. You can do much better than this spot for food and drink.
(2)Deborah P.
this place is beautifully decorated, spaced perfectly for pricacy, has talented live musicians, and the service, the food, and the cost.....simply wonderful...thank you, crazy sofa, my family and I truly enjoyed our time at your place last night.
(5)Jessica T.
I came in for a romantic evening, however this isn't really that kind of place, the bar was packed with sloppily drunk and horny old men and women. The dining room was also packed and there is limited seating. luckily we made a reservation, unlucky they didn't have a table picked out for us we just had to wait. Now, I had been dying to go to a piano bar and was thinking all of the seats would have a view of the piano. No ...we got stuck in the back, even with our reservation. That was dissappointing but what was even more was that I brought it up with the manager and he just brushed it off. The sushi was five star The large plates were just ok The host and manager warrant this two star rating... completely unorganized and chaotic.
(3)Susan V.
First visit to Crazy Sofa. Duck wontons and Mushrush strudel were delish. I chose the Amazing roll and very much enjoyed it. I will definitely be back to try other items for sure. Would have liked more desert choices. But the mousse was good. I chose the peanut butter chocolate one. I think a fried ice cream would be a huge hit on the menu. Only downfall was I was disappointed with my Bloody Mary. It was small and with a bar that had some wonderful choices I thought they would have made a great one but it was just ok. Servers were very pleasant.
(4)Sue G.
Many visits, each time a great experience. Great service from Maciej , Jackie at the bar, Domininque and Malik on the wait staff. Good entertainment every night. Food prepared well, presented well and tasty. Be back soon. Steve
(5)Jim H.
I was sitting in whatever they are calling Winners Circle, waiting for friends to grab a few drinks before seeing a movie at the Edgemont Regal when I received the text. There was a change of plans and we would be meeting at the Crazy Sofa instead. My first thought was, "What the hell is the Crazy Sofa!?" I had to Yelp it to realize it was located in the spot where at least a half dozen other places had failed. It's like the house built on an old Indian burial ground in Poltergeist , where they removed the tombstones but NEVER REMOVED THE BODIES! Luckily, I was just able to pay for my beer at Double Edge?? and walk over to Sofa. I found my friends immediately at the bar. I asked the very friendly barkeep what their draft Stout of Porter was and she told me it was Guinness , which is fine but I'd like to see places get more creative with these options, even in the IPA dominated spring and summer months. They had a Tues/Wed happy hour food special of $5 apps. I think between the 5 of us, we tried each one, and they were all out of this world and definitely worth coming in to try. Specifically, I had the potato skins, which were the most decadent and delicious skins I've ever had. I was really pleasantly surprised. I didn't try any of the other apps but my mates all looked pleased with their choices and they looked good enough for a few return visits. There seemed to be a shift change at the bar as towards the end of our visit another great bartender was there to serve us. He knew that fine line between friendly service and being too hands on and was perfect. Having bartended myself, I was really appreciative. I was there maybe 45 minutes before I realized that the music pimping through the restaurant was being performed live. What I really liked was that the music was at a level that if you wanted to enjoy it you could but you could also talk with and hear your dinner guests if you wanted to. Overall, I'd say that Crazy Sofa earned our return business and seems to be the new meet up spot before movies. I highly recommend it to anyone in the area.
(4)Steven B.
It's all about the movies! Countless owners of this revolving door property can't seem to figure out that this needs to be the headline in forty point font in the marketing plan for any restaurant that takes a shot here! This is conservative Newtown Square and you're next to an insanely popular movie theater. Compliment them and prosper or dare to march to a different drummer and pay the price. I stopped in late afternoon today because guess what, I was going to the movies! The movie parking lot was busy but I was the only one in the restaurant for the entire 75 minutes of my stay. That's a hint people! I sat at the bar and enjoyed the ATMOSPHERE. It was contemporary, cool and comfortable. My bartender was attentive and competent which was easy as I was the only one at the bar. I ordered an Italian gin & tonic for $11 and it was delicious. My CUSTOMER SERVICE was just fine. I ordered the special flatbread which was Italian sausage and broccoli rabe for $13. It arrived fairly quickly and was unexpectedly almost cold. How the hell does that happen when the place is empty! Despite the temperature it was tasty. So my FOOD was adequate at best. Speaking of food, as many others have mentioned, nobody can figure out if this is Japanese or fusion or Italian or American or some crazy mix of everything. How about if you are just a regular every day Joe going to the movies and looking for a decent burger? No problem. You can get one here for $16! Yikes! It better be fantastic for that price. As I was leaving to go to my movie, just out of curiosity, I walked next door to the sports bar. The bar was full. Interesting! My prediction is it won't be long before the revolving door continues.
(3)Jen N.
Went for cocktails with girlfriends after seeing a movie at the Regal. Our drinks were very good and exactly how we ordered them. The menu is Asian fusion style. Aside from a ceasar salad there is nothing basic/American on the menu. I had the vegetable spring rolls which were good. I had hoped for french fries or something simple to munch on. There were a variety of flatbreads but I'm lactose intolerant so I couldn't eat those. Some of the entrees looked good but were in the $18-23 price range, and I wasn't going to spend that much for a snack. We sat out on the patio and had good service. Only giving 3 stars because the food selection was disappointing. I was not expecting Asian fusion from a place called the Crazy Sofa... Definitely expected more of a home-cooking style of restaurant.
(3)Brian C.
Going out on a limb here...But I think the Crazy Sofa is here to stay! If you are familiar with this location, you know there have been several restaurants in this same spot. All failed! The Crazy Sofa is the first one I'm a fan of and I'm sure I will be going back again soon! What's different about the Sofa? For one, they play live music everyday. Right in the middle of the restaurant! Starting around 5 or 6, they have someone making music for your dining pleasure. The first person I saw was solo playing acoustic guitar and singing...when they finished a 3 man band brought their equipment out and setup on stage. It's kinda funny when you walk in the front door and see them right in the middle of the restaurant, but it works well IMHO. You can check their entertainment calendar to see who is playing and when. It can be a bit loud, but it's not at all like you are at a concert screaming to be heard. This is a sushi\tapas\flatbread place. Odd mix? They pull it off...they also have entrees which they call "Large plate". I do not like fish\seafood but have had 2 lovely meals here and will be back for more! The oven Roasted Wings with Spiced Berry BBQ and Carmelized Onion were AMAZING! Also very messy! **** Crazy Sofa, can you please invest in some Wet Naps? You really need them to eat these wings, and I'd think any tapas place would want to keep these handy so everyone's fingers are clean! **** The Crispy Calamari was a hit at our table...the calamari was excellent and comes with roasted\breaded portobello...Not that I would touch it with a stick, but my brother and wife loved it! **** Crazy Sofa, the portobello served with the calamari was so good my brother suggests you make it an appetizer! **** The sushi rolls were also well received, again by my brother and wife...she had the Saki To Me and my brother The Stallion. They both liked the Saki To Me, but agreed the Stallion stole the show! For my non seafood self I had the steak and the burger on my 2 visits...the steak was on special and encrusted in gorgonzola, which I declined. It was cooked to perfection but seemed to lack any seasoning at all...which is tough when you are at a restaurant that doesn't have salt and pepper on the tables...I asked for A1, but they don't have any! The server was very kind and checked with the kitchen who recommended some peppercorn brandy sauce which worked out great! I didn't ask for salt and pepper...would that be a faux pas? Maybe I'll sneak my own in next time...The burger was also good, but also served with blue cheese, stilton this time...I'd much rather have american on my burger than anything else, the stilton was overwhelming... **** Crazy Sofa, can you offer more cheeses\sauces for your burger\steak\non seafood stuff? **** Service was good, but we definitely had a tale of 2 servers on our 2 visits. The southern belle that took care of us on our first visit was nothing short of amazing. You will know here when she asks "how are y'all doing tonight?" Our second server, a guy whose name i won't mention, was really personable, but seemed a bit out of his league. On our second visit we sat at one of the "small tables". Party of 3 in these BIG COMFY LOUNGE chairs with a table the size of a serving tray...If you aren't comfortable at one of these tables ask to be relocated...they had to stagger our appetizers and entrees so our food\drinks could fit on the table...this is great if you are only having drinks and apps, but can be troublesome if you are having anything else for dinner...This staggering stretched dinner out to almost 2 hours...We were not in a rush so it was fine, but you may want to request a bigger table if you want to stretch out. Another odd thing about the seating on the upper level...there is a long bench with several tables in front of it...and chairs on the other side of the table from the bench...the chairs are noticeably LOWER than the bench...we noticed all the taller patrons sitting on the chairs with their shorter dates on the bench to even things out...We ended up both sitting on the bench after dinner to watch the show, but it is a bit odd. In any case, I'm very happy to have the Crazy Sofa in the Square and think it's going to stick around for a while! Good food, good music, nice atmosphere! Check it out, they have only been open a month or so and have been getting great reviews!
(4)Kristen S.
We really enjoyed the Crazy Sofa! We planned our dinner before our movie and while the noise level seemed really loud, our waitress offered us the option of sitting a little further away from the music, and everything was fine. I had the burger special and it was tasty, and the accompanying fries and sauces were crispy and tasty. My husband had risotto and enjoyed it. Our server Toni was great. We will be back!
(5)Matt K.
I heard great things about this place, and when I walked in I thought, uh oh, this looks corporate, not original, which often makes me cringe since I am not a big fan of chains (there are notable exceptions to that) but this place seems to be original. The decor is fairly standard, nice, and kind of modern, there are indeed some sofas and lots of tables for dining. What was most impressive was the food, a truly eclectic mix of Asian, Mexican and European flavors, sometimes in the same dish! We had about nine small plates and all but one were very good, and the bad one was the calamari. It was swimming in a tasteless sauce which of course made the calamari soggy instead of crispy. But highlights included the duck wontons, the coconut crusted shrimp, the Knockout and Nacho Libre. All had big flavors, colors and textures. The menu seems well thought and well executed. The drinks were well done, the cosmopolitan wasn't too sweet, and the margarita was good. Service was great. We were there at 6:30pm and the live music was a singer/guitarist who was fairly good and a bit loud of course but not so loud that you couldn't converse with your table mates. A nice night out!
(4)Ken G.
The latest incarnation of the late lamented Roux 3 sounded interesting. Unfortunately, that is where it ended. We ordered the spicy duck wontons for an appetizer. The deep fried wonton rappers tasted more like pizza dough. Although they looked appetizingly golden and bubbly they were thick and in places soggy. The filling had neither the flavor nor texture of duck. When the wonton was cut with a fork a sodden gray-brown thick liquid emerged. The soba noodles had some sesame but also an unexpected vinegar taste. The "special" shrimp kebabs were tough and flavorless, tasting more microwaved than grilled. The rice was undercooked. A hamburger ordered without any of the special things like bacon, cheese, sauce, was tasty on a brioche bun. It was correctly cooked. The fries seem to have been dredged in a flavoring with crispy properties à la Burger King. The menu seemed bizarre with a lot of sushi rolls and a little sushi. You would have to be unbalanced to order it in this kind of establishment. Dishes seemed overly complex and loaded with fat. An $11 pomegranate margarita was very alcoholic but had no special flavor. We ordered none of the overpriced wine. The decor was schizophrenic, with all the wide screens of a sports bar, pseudo Hard Rock musical instruments on the walls and garish paintings. A 2-man live band played poor covers of alt indy songs. Unfortunately Crazy Sofa needs a psychiatrists couch, a restaurant consultant and a complete menu makeover. It is too bad, because Newtown Square/Edgemont would benefit from a nice, non-chain restaurant in its main entertainment site but this location seems to be cursed with even excellent places like Sang Kee failing with schlocky downgrades from their other successful sites. If you like high quality food and good value, this is not the place to get them.
(1)Gary H.
I love the Sofa. It is a great place to go and unwind with friends. My wife and I frequent this spot often and we always have a crowd in tow. I love the sushi and the small plates. My wife has a gluten allergy and chef Steve has been very accommodating. They now have gluten free pasta and will do the best they can to accommodate her. The obvious draw is the live music. We love live music and are so pumped to have a local spot to go a listen to great entertainers. We went to a comedy night and enjoyed that as well. The decor is definitely different but it works for the environment. I hope the Crazy Sofa makes it over the long run as it would be sorely missed if it does not succeed!
(5)Rando S.
Went there when it opened. Martinis were ok but small and expensive. I ordered coconut shrimp. Got 3 for $12 and they were typical Sysco shrimp that wholesale for $.50 each but there wasn't any dipping sauce. The meal was not what I expected and bland. Not going back any time soon.
(1)Dan C.
Overall very nice and I will be back. The seating is nice (same as the previous owner Sankee Noodle Bowl) except for a few couches placed at the entrance. The staff was extremely attentive which was great too. Live acoustic music while we where there covering DMB, John Mayer, etc around 6pm. My issue is with the food... 1. The dinners called large plates are excellent. I had the Braised Beef Ribs, wife had the Pistachio crusted Salmon. 2. They need to work on the appetizers. Ordered the stuffed potato chips. Literally 4 waffle potato chips with a clump of cheese on top. 3. They serve bruschetta while you wait but it's more like 4 pieces of hard biscotti with a half shot glass full of topping for the table. 4. Dessert was good, shot glasses filled with various chocolate mousses. I will return for the live band after 9pm and order dinner and a beer. If they make a few tweaks this place could be great.
(4)Robert P.
This place rocks. The best sushi and tapas place in the state... they also offer great flatbreads and small plates, and if that wasn't enough live music every night!! They have an incredible wine list with a huge glass wine cellar in the middle of the restaurant, craziest cocktails to try! You can't go wrong. They open at 11 am for the lunch crowd, then the best happy hour anywhere. Then dance away the night with great bands & solo artist and the coolest electrical baby grand piano... Love the place!
(5)Tina C.
I'm surprised myself that I'm giving it a five star. I really thought this little place in the edge one mall could live up to the reviews that I read on yelp. I thought, how can this restaurant be good at so many different types of cuisines on the menu. There are sushi platters,Spanish paella,Italian linguini, and live music every night! To my surprise, I was proven very wrong. We were six people on a Wednesday night for dinner and our server, John went out of his way to please us. Apparently, the owner is from the Philippines and he has master all these different types of food. I definitely will come back with other groups of friends and I hope they continue to be successful as they seem to be on this particular weeknight. One thing, the music, although really good, can be a little loud for conversation.
(5)Candice L.
This was my second time dining at this restaurant. This was such an enjoyable evening. There was live music that made the atmosphere fun. Our waiter admitted that it was his second night on the job. We couldn't tell for a second. He was so accommodating and even suggested some of the items we ordered. The appetizers were so delicious. The fish was fresh and we loved the appearance of the display of the dishes. It my very first time eating an oyster. We ordered 3 speciality rolls . Shaggy Roll was my favorite but that was a tough choice considering each was unique in its own right. As if we needed more to eat we couldn't resist and I ordered the seafood risotto. My date ordered the salmon entree. We didn't leave a morsel of food behind. We even ordered take out for someone else who we knew would want to try the sushi. Can't wait to come back on June 7th for the Comedy Night. Added bonus.... the restrooms were spotless.
(4)Dena H.
Although we liked the convenience of a restaurant near the movies, our overall experience was less than stellar...the small plates were tasty but we were immediately put off by the live loud music making conversation difficult. The sushi was really below average and we couldn't eat some of it because of the odd texture. The salmon entree was okay but not great. The concept of mixed ethnicity foods doesn't make sense or work at The Crazy Sofa. Pick a genre and perfect it...
(2)Ellen G.
Attention All! A new restaurant has just opened in the Edgemont Shopping Center (West on West Chester Pike next to Newtown Square) called The Crazy Sofa. Yes, we also were intrigued by the name, and so we investigated. VERY COOL AND REFRESHINGLY DIFFERENT: Ambiance is a combination of crazy and sophisticated, great happy hour, eclectic live music every night, good food, relaxed staff and atmosphere. I sense that the owners really want us patrons to be happy and they are taking these first few months to try different musicians and to work out the kinks. We have been there twice: loved the bar staff and atmosphere both times, loved one performer and wasn't so happy with the other. We had no problem giving our feedback-both positive and negative. We plan to make The Crazy Sofa our comfortable place to plop down after a long hard day.
(5)Jamie M.
Love this place! Sushi is outstanding . Best place to go great environment. Our server Toni was so nice ! We loved her!!! Can't wait to go back!!!!!!!!!
(5)Ccrm Y.
Have given this place many chances. First week it opened, we were blown away and vowed to come every weekend, by our 3rd, 4th and 5th visit the service was lacking, the servers had no clue, and the host/hostess were becoming traffic cops and security guards. After waiting for a table over 45 minutes and the same tables had been open since we got there. We complained and grudgingly we were seated. Service was poor and we vowed not to come back. So once again we gave it a try to have drinks and check out the music last night. Sitting outside, we were ignored by the wait staff until we flagged one down and ordered drinks. Then a manager(?) told us we could not sit there - after we had placed an order. She never asked if we were dining, drinking, would like anything - just assumed we were hanging out. Her attitude has now settled whether we will ever give this place a try AGAIN!!!! Bad customer service
(1)Roo M.
Ugh..... They are trying very hard but this is just not working. Theme is weird. The decor is even weirder! The food is Japanese meets Italian? Yuck!!!!! The piano bar is annoying and loud and the food is lacking... I just would never go to this American/ Italian/ Japanese place to eat again unless they spent some serious time revamping the Japanese portion of this menu! With the rest of the sushi bars in town, such as teikoku, crazy sofa pales in comparison in the food department. My suggestion?! Get rid if the sushi and stick to the theme of Italian/ American with a twist. Also, my sister got extremely sick from the sushi last night and this morning. It sucks to spend 50 bucks only to vomit all night!!!!!! We won't be back. Bummer!
(1)S I.
I was here about a month ago. Food was interesting and tasty. Music was good, but extremely loud and overbearing. Not a good romantic date spot, or a place to go if you want to hear the person sitting across from you. It's set up like a bar/restaurant, not a club, so I think the whole music blaring thing is weird. If they played that down a bit, I'd be back. Otherwise not.
(3)Marlen K.
This place is more about ambiance than anything else. Food was ok, nothing exceptional. What was fun is the live music and the nice space.
(3)Thomas M.
The Crazy Sofa has a definite lounge feel to it. The bar has a large presence on the side of the room and many of the tabletops are cocktail tables. Much of the space is devoted to a small stage and performance space in the back-center of the restaurant. We were able to hear an acoustic set; and it was a wonderful addition to the experience. I found the overall atmosphere to be quite nice; but, definitely strongly geared to the lounge vibe. The food is quite expensive; but, generally executed well. It is some of the most expensive sushi in the burbs; but, not unexpected with live music playing, and it tasted good. Portions are large and served on very large plates; which, was an issue. When I went with my wife, I told the hostess we were there to have dinner. It was early and many seats were available. She sat us at a cocktail table (probably about 25-30% of the seating), and when food was served, the plates ended up dangling, somewhat precariously, over the edge of the table. The cocktails, unfortunately, were very bad. The Sangria lacked any real taste (especially not fruit) and the spicy margarita had no blending to the taste (it really tasted like a bad tequila shot with jalapeno juice). If the prices were more reasonable, I probably would given this three stars; but, if you wish to compete at these prices, you simply have to do better. Always possible I went on a bad day...may try it again with a more-focused approach.
(2)Zach T.
We got sushi and small plates, and there are better places around delaware county to get both. Generally unimpressive, i dont see them lasting long.
(2)Ed S.
First time there last night with my wife and we will be back for sure. Terrific variety of sushi, mushroom strudel (awesome) , flatbread and tomato salad. Everything was great and they are headed towards 5 stars. Not sure what they are feeding or paying the wait staff, but it works. Outstanding service and it was very busy. Never went to the noodle joint and really pleased to have options north of us in Edgemont for a change. The area is a dining dead zone for the most part and live music is a major bonus. Welcome to the neighborhood and thank you for opening up. Along with Teca opening, Newtown Square has real competition to downtown Media finally.
(4)Colleen S.
Four stars for food, fun and entertainment. It was expensive, but delicious. However, the management was more than rude. We get it! There's an early seating and a late seating. But nobody likes to feel the bum's rush. And when we expressed our displeasure at being rushed, the management called us "nasty". We were so disappointed. We'd love to give a 5-star review, but the management was inappropriate and condescending
(3)William R.
Went there for lunch a few weeks back. Absolutely great! Cool atmosphere and can't wait to go back for the live music. Sushi is out of this world!
(5)Maureen P.
We were thrilled that the "Crazy Sofa" opened as we are in need of great restaurants. The food, service and music was excellent! Love the flatbreads, sushi, hamburger, short ribs etc... have not had a bad meal rather everything we have ordered has soooo much flavor. I highly recommend this restaurant. Very hip and cool place.
(5)Ann T.
Decided to try this new place after taking in a movie.We were pleasantly surprised by the ambiance and warm atmosphere of the space. There was a wonderful acoustic guitar entertainer playing all my favorite songs. We started with the chicken wings and fried calamari which were well prepared and ample. My husband had sushi and I had the romaine caesar salad.We thoroughly enjoyed everything and had to take the wings in a doggy bag. WILL DEFINITELY RETURN?
(4)Nancy H.
Was at this FABULOUS new restaurant last Saturday night and back again tonight!! Maciej, the manager is exceptional! From the minute you walk in you feel at home! Atmosphere is perfect, cozy and enticing. The eclectic menu is superior, all the right choices! The wait staff is extremely friendly and accommodating. The food is DELICIOUS!! Live music plays constantly, great background sounds! I recommend this restaurant to all!!!!
(5)Karen L.
Tried to get into this place a number of times, with and without reservations. I think it's become a victim of its own success. 2 hour wait for dinner? I don't think so. Forget even getting a spot at the bar. There are plenty of other spots in the area to eat, thanks very much.
(1)Jill N.
The food, service and music were all great. Its on the expensive side and drinks are over-priced. But what we will remember most about our visit here is the rude, pompous, arrogant owner. There are plenty of restaurants that serve delicious food in this area without being rude and condescending to paying customers. The owner of The Crazy Sofa should be in a business that doesn't deal with the public. He ruined the experience for our group. We will not go back.
(2)Monica F W.
Went to this new restaurant with coworkers for lunch, a group of 8. We were not impressed with the food at all. The ambiance is good, nice decor and furniture, but food is way over-priced and really very average. They have sushi, burgers/sandwiches, flatbread pizzas and salads, but you'll find all of these things at much better prices, quality and taste at some of the other nearby restaurants. Very disappointing restaurant for lunch break, I don't know what it's like around dinner time, but I won't go back here again. And, it's not just me, even my coworkers agree, they didn't like the food at this restaurant. We will continue going to our other favorite restaurants for lunch, in the area, Spice, Teikoku, Uno's, Double Edge Grill, Fresco's, Casey's, Giuseppe's.
(1)Rob K.
YUCK!!!! The only reason my wife and I wandered in here was b/c Bonefish Grille was packed. Menu seemed appealing. My wife loves sushi, so I thought we were set, but NO! Ordered the shrimp shumai, was clearly frozen, far inferior to our local Chinese takeout. Then we tried the sushi, "The Stallion" she could not swallow it. I tasted it. Horrible, We eat lots of seafood and that tasted fishy, frozen, aluminum canny. After a somewhat alarming struggle to deal with the flavor of the sushi my wife managed to spit it into a napkin. The manager removed the sushi from my bill and offered her another entree. Being a pescaterian, and soured on the seafood, She ordered the mushroom ravioli, which was just as disgusting as the seafood. Tasted nothing like mushrooms. The corners of the ravioli were hard and were filled with an amorphous, blobby filling. I ordered the lamb lollipops... The best thing I can say is that they were cooked. My $9 G n T's were watered down and despite specifying Bombay Saphire, it could have been Banker's. This place just opened in November, can't imagine they'll be in business much longer serving this garbage. The best part of the evening was the live music and our doe eyed server who told us everything was "excellent." The music and ambience draws you in and gives you the illusion of good prospect. Ultimately, the quality of product you're served is a dressed up, reheated version of fool's gold.
(1)Robert D.
Food and staff is really good. Very attentive. Music was way to loud for the space, could not hear the person sitting next to me
(4)Anonymous G.
Returned again last week for dinner with 21 people and what a treat! Everything was great, and the service was very accommodating. My favorites were the mushroom ravioli, the baked oysters, and the seafood risotta. The star of the table, though, was the short ribs. They were fabulous! Our group had it's own area, but we were not closed off in a separate room. We were in an elevated area that looked out over the main floor and the entertainment. Can't wait to go back. I will get short ribs next time, it was great. Oh, and the $2 parfaits for dessert hit the spot!
(5)Barbra S.
Seven of us went to The Crazy Sofa last night for our holiday get together. It was our first time. We ordered several appetizers (stuffed potato chips, calamari and flat breads), a mix of sushi and specials and a tray of shot-glass desserts. The service was amazing and so was all of the food. The amount of sushi you get in a roll for the price was excellent. The entertainment was great and the atmosphere was inviting and relaxed. We will all be back soon.
(5)Dan C.
Overall very nice and I will be back. The seating is nice (same as the previous owner Sankee Noodle Bowl) except for a few couches placed at the entrance. The staff was extremely attentive which was great too. Live acoustic music while we where there covering DMB, John Mayer, etc around 6pm. My issue is with the food... 1. The dinners called large plates are excellent. I had the Braised Beef Ribs, wife had the Pistachio crusted Salmon. 2. They need to work on the appetizers. Ordered the stuffed potato chips. Literally 4 waffle potato chips with a clump of cheese on top. 3. They serve bruschetta while you wait but it's more like 4 pieces of hard biscotti with a half shot glass full of topping for the table. 4. Dessert was good, shot glasses filled with various chocolate mousses. I will return for the live band after 9pm and order dinner and a beer. If they make a few tweaks this place could be great.
(4)Robert P.
This place rocks. The best sushi and tapas place in the state... they also offer great flatbreads and small plates, and if that wasn't enough live music every night!! They have an incredible wine list with a huge glass wine cellar in the middle of the restaurant, craziest cocktails to try! You can't go wrong. They open at 11 am for the lunch crowd, then the best happy hour anywhere. Then dance away the night with great bands & solo artist and the coolest electrical baby grand piano... Love the place!
(5)Tina C.
I'm surprised myself that I'm giving it a five star. I really thought this little place in the edge one mall could live up to the reviews that I read on yelp. I thought, how can this restaurant be good at so many different types of cuisines on the menu. There are sushi platters,Spanish paella,Italian linguini, and live music every night! To my surprise, I was proven very wrong. We were six people on a Wednesday night for dinner and our server, John went out of his way to please us. Apparently, the owner is from the Philippines and he has master all these different types of food. I definitely will come back with other groups of friends and I hope they continue to be successful as they seem to be on this particular weeknight. One thing, the music, although really good, can be a little loud for conversation.
(5)Candice L.
This was my second time dining at this restaurant. This was such an enjoyable evening. There was live music that made the atmosphere fun. Our waiter admitted that it was his second night on the job. We couldn't tell for a second. He was so accommodating and even suggested some of the items we ordered. The appetizers were so delicious. The fish was fresh and we loved the appearance of the display of the dishes. It my very first time eating an oyster. We ordered 3 speciality rolls . Shaggy Roll was my favorite but that was a tough choice considering each was unique in its own right. As if we needed more to eat we couldn't resist and I ordered the seafood risotto. My date ordered the salmon entree. We didn't leave a morsel of food behind. We even ordered take out for someone else who we knew would want to try the sushi. Can't wait to come back on June 7th for the Comedy Night. Added bonus.... the restrooms were spotless.
(4)Colleen S.
Four stars for food, fun and entertainment. It was expensive, but delicious. However, the management was more than rude. We get it! There's an early seating and a late seating. But nobody likes to feel the bum's rush. And when we expressed our displeasure at being rushed, the management called us "nasty". We were so disappointed. We'd love to give a 5-star review, but the management was inappropriate and condescending
(3)William R.
Went there for lunch a few weeks back. Absolutely great! Cool atmosphere and can't wait to go back for the live music. Sushi is out of this world!
(5)Maureen P.
We were thrilled that the "Crazy Sofa" opened as we are in need of great restaurants. The food, service and music was excellent! Love the flatbreads, sushi, hamburger, short ribs etc... have not had a bad meal rather everything we have ordered has soooo much flavor. I highly recommend this restaurant. Very hip and cool place.
(5)Thomas M.
The Crazy Sofa has a definite lounge feel to it. The bar has a large presence on the side of the room and many of the tabletops are cocktail tables. Much of the space is devoted to a small stage and performance space in the back-center of the restaurant. We were able to hear an acoustic set; and it was a wonderful addition to the experience. I found the overall atmosphere to be quite nice; but, definitely strongly geared to the lounge vibe. The food is quite expensive; but, generally executed well. It is some of the most expensive sushi in the burbs; but, not unexpected with live music playing, and it tasted good. Portions are large and served on very large plates; which, was an issue. When I went with my wife, I told the hostess we were there to have dinner. It was early and many seats were available. She sat us at a cocktail table (probably about 25-30% of the seating), and when food was served, the plates ended up dangling, somewhat precariously, over the edge of the table. The cocktails, unfortunately, were very bad. The Sangria lacked any real taste (especially not fruit) and the spicy margarita had no blending to the taste (it really tasted like a bad tequila shot with jalapeno juice). If the prices were more reasonable, I probably would given this three stars; but, if you wish to compete at these prices, you simply have to do better. Always possible I went on a bad day...may try it again with a more-focused approach.
(2)Zach T.
We got sushi and small plates, and there are better places around delaware county to get both. Generally unimpressive, i dont see them lasting long.
(2)Susan V.
First visit to Crazy Sofa. Duck wontons and Mushrush strudel were delish. I chose the Amazing roll and very much enjoyed it. I will definitely be back to try other items for sure. Would have liked more desert choices. But the mousse was good. I chose the peanut butter chocolate one. I think a fried ice cream would be a huge hit on the menu. Only downfall was I was disappointed with my Bloody Mary. It was small and with a bar that had some wonderful choices I thought they would have made a great one but it was just ok. Servers were very pleasant.
(4)Sue G.
Many visits, each time a great experience. Great service from Maciej , Jackie at the bar, Domininque and Malik on the wait staff. Good entertainment every night. Food prepared well, presented well and tasty. Be back soon. Steve
(5)Ed S.
First time there last night with my wife and we will be back for sure. Terrific variety of sushi, mushroom strudel (awesome) , flatbread and tomato salad. Everything was great and they are headed towards 5 stars. Not sure what they are feeding or paying the wait staff, but it works. Outstanding service and it was very busy. Never went to the noodle joint and really pleased to have options north of us in Edgemont for a change. The area is a dining dead zone for the most part and live music is a major bonus. Welcome to the neighborhood and thank you for opening up. Along with Teca opening, Newtown Square has real competition to downtown Media finally.
(4)Ann T.
Decided to try this new place after taking in a movie.We were pleasantly surprised by the ambiance and warm atmosphere of the space. There was a wonderful acoustic guitar entertainer playing all my favorite songs. We started with the chicken wings and fried calamari which were well prepared and ample. My husband had sushi and I had the romaine caesar salad.We thoroughly enjoyed everything and had to take the wings in a doggy bag. WILL DEFINITELY RETURN?
(4)Nancy H.
Was at this FABULOUS new restaurant last Saturday night and back again tonight!! Maciej, the manager is exceptional! From the minute you walk in you feel at home! Atmosphere is perfect, cozy and enticing. The eclectic menu is superior, all the right choices! The wait staff is extremely friendly and accommodating. The food is DELICIOUS!! Live music plays constantly, great background sounds! I recommend this restaurant to all!!!!
(5)Karen L.
Tried to get into this place a number of times, with and without reservations. I think it's become a victim of its own success. 2 hour wait for dinner? I don't think so. Forget even getting a spot at the bar. There are plenty of other spots in the area to eat, thanks very much.
(1)Jill N.
The food, service and music were all great. Its on the expensive side and drinks are over-priced. But what we will remember most about our visit here is the rude, pompous, arrogant owner. There are plenty of restaurants that serve delicious food in this area without being rude and condescending to paying customers. The owner of The Crazy Sofa should be in a business that doesn't deal with the public. He ruined the experience for our group. We will not go back.
(2)Monica F W.
Went to this new restaurant with coworkers for lunch, a group of 8. We were not impressed with the food at all. The ambiance is good, nice decor and furniture, but food is way over-priced and really very average. They have sushi, burgers/sandwiches, flatbread pizzas and salads, but you'll find all of these things at much better prices, quality and taste at some of the other nearby restaurants. Very disappointing restaurant for lunch break, I don't know what it's like around dinner time, but I won't go back here again. And, it's not just me, even my coworkers agree, they didn't like the food at this restaurant. We will continue going to our other favorite restaurants for lunch, in the area, Spice, Teikoku, Uno's, Double Edge Grill, Fresco's, Casey's, Giuseppe's.
(1)Rob K.
YUCK!!!! The only reason my wife and I wandered in here was b/c Bonefish Grille was packed. Menu seemed appealing. My wife loves sushi, so I thought we were set, but NO! Ordered the shrimp shumai, was clearly frozen, far inferior to our local Chinese takeout. Then we tried the sushi, "The Stallion" she could not swallow it. I tasted it. Horrible, We eat lots of seafood and that tasted fishy, frozen, aluminum canny. After a somewhat alarming struggle to deal with the flavor of the sushi my wife managed to spit it into a napkin. The manager removed the sushi from my bill and offered her another entree. Being a pescaterian, and soured on the seafood, She ordered the mushroom ravioli, which was just as disgusting as the seafood. Tasted nothing like mushrooms. The corners of the ravioli were hard and were filled with an amorphous, blobby filling. I ordered the lamb lollipops... The best thing I can say is that they were cooked. My $9 G n T's were watered down and despite specifying Bombay Saphire, it could have been Banker's. This place just opened in November, can't imagine they'll be in business much longer serving this garbage. The best part of the evening was the live music and our doe eyed server who told us everything was "excellent." The music and ambience draws you in and gives you the illusion of good prospect. Ultimately, the quality of product you're served is a dressed up, reheated version of fool's gold.
(1)Robert D.
Food and staff is really good. Very attentive. Music was way to loud for the space, could not hear the person sitting next to me
(4)Anonymous G.
Returned again last week for dinner with 21 people and what a treat! Everything was great, and the service was very accommodating. My favorites were the mushroom ravioli, the baked oysters, and the seafood risotta. The star of the table, though, was the short ribs. They were fabulous! Our group had it's own area, but we were not closed off in a separate room. We were in an elevated area that looked out over the main floor and the entertainment. Can't wait to go back. I will get short ribs next time, it was great. Oh, and the $2 parfaits for dessert hit the spot!
(5)Barbra S.
Seven of us went to The Crazy Sofa last night for our holiday get together. It was our first time. We ordered several appetizers (stuffed potato chips, calamari and flat breads), a mix of sushi and specials and a tray of shot-glass desserts. The service was amazing and so was all of the food. The amount of sushi you get in a roll for the price was excellent. The entertainment was great and the atmosphere was inviting and relaxed. We will all be back soon.
(5)Tom E.
I wanted to really like the Crazy Sofa. After two happy hour and two meal visits I can't say I do. The happy hour menu is heavy on sushi and I don't eat it. Wings were fair. Flatbreads ok. For dinner I had short ribs one time that was ok. The menu is all over the place obviously by design. Cocktail list was not very imaginative. Wine by the glass was ok. Service was ok. Heard singer with guitar twice. Was ok. Good news is place has been crowded so my business won't be missed. You can do much better than this spot for food and drink.
(2)Jim H.
I was sitting in whatever they are calling Winners Circle, waiting for friends to grab a few drinks before seeing a movie at the Edgemont Regal when I received the text. There was a change of plans and we would be meeting at the Crazy Sofa instead. My first thought was, "What the hell is the Crazy Sofa!?" I had to Yelp it to realize it was located in the spot where at least a half dozen other places had failed. It's like the house built on an old Indian burial ground in Poltergeist , where they removed the tombstones but NEVER REMOVED THE BODIES! Luckily, I was just able to pay for my beer at Double Edge?? and walk over to Sofa. I found my friends immediately at the bar. I asked the very friendly barkeep what their draft Stout of Porter was and she told me it was Guinness , which is fine but I'd like to see places get more creative with these options, even in the IPA dominated spring and summer months. They had a Tues/Wed happy hour food special of $5 apps. I think between the 5 of us, we tried each one, and they were all out of this world and definitely worth coming in to try. Specifically, I had the potato skins, which were the most decadent and delicious skins I've ever had. I was really pleasantly surprised. I didn't try any of the other apps but my mates all looked pleased with their choices and they looked good enough for a few return visits. There seemed to be a shift change at the bar as towards the end of our visit another great bartender was there to serve us. He knew that fine line between friendly service and being too hands on and was perfect. Having bartended myself, I was really appreciative. I was there maybe 45 minutes before I realized that the music pimping through the restaurant was being performed live. What I really liked was that the music was at a level that if you wanted to enjoy it you could but you could also talk with and hear your dinner guests if you wanted to. Overall, I'd say that Crazy Sofa earned our return business and seems to be the new meet up spot before movies. I highly recommend it to anyone in the area.
(4)Steven B.
It's all about the movies! Countless owners of this revolving door property can't seem to figure out that this needs to be the headline in forty point font in the marketing plan for any restaurant that takes a shot here! This is conservative Newtown Square and you're next to an insanely popular movie theater. Compliment them and prosper or dare to march to a different drummer and pay the price. I stopped in late afternoon today because guess what, I was going to the movies! The movie parking lot was busy but I was the only one in the restaurant for the entire 75 minutes of my stay. That's a hint people! I sat at the bar and enjoyed the ATMOSPHERE. It was contemporary, cool and comfortable. My bartender was attentive and competent which was easy as I was the only one at the bar. I ordered an Italian gin & tonic for $11 and it was delicious. My CUSTOMER SERVICE was just fine. I ordered the special flatbread which was Italian sausage and broccoli rabe for $13. It arrived fairly quickly and was unexpectedly almost cold. How the hell does that happen when the place is empty! Despite the temperature it was tasty. So my FOOD was adequate at best. Speaking of food, as many others have mentioned, nobody can figure out if this is Japanese or fusion or Italian or American or some crazy mix of everything. How about if you are just a regular every day Joe going to the movies and looking for a decent burger? No problem. You can get one here for $16! Yikes! It better be fantastic for that price. As I was leaving to go to my movie, just out of curiosity, I walked next door to the sports bar. The bar was full. Interesting! My prediction is it won't be long before the revolving door continues.
(3)Jen N.
Went for cocktails with girlfriends after seeing a movie at the Regal. Our drinks were very good and exactly how we ordered them. The menu is Asian fusion style. Aside from a ceasar salad there is nothing basic/American on the menu. I had the vegetable spring rolls which were good. I had hoped for french fries or something simple to munch on. There were a variety of flatbreads but I'm lactose intolerant so I couldn't eat those. Some of the entrees looked good but were in the $18-23 price range, and I wasn't going to spend that much for a snack. We sat out on the patio and had good service. Only giving 3 stars because the food selection was disappointing. I was not expecting Asian fusion from a place called the Crazy Sofa... Definitely expected more of a home-cooking style of restaurant.
(3)Brian C.
Going out on a limb here...But I think the Crazy Sofa is here to stay! If you are familiar with this location, you know there have been several restaurants in this same spot. All failed! The Crazy Sofa is the first one I'm a fan of and I'm sure I will be going back again soon! What's different about the Sofa? For one, they play live music everyday. Right in the middle of the restaurant! Starting around 5 or 6, they have someone making music for your dining pleasure. The first person I saw was solo playing acoustic guitar and singing...when they finished a 3 man band brought their equipment out and setup on stage. It's kinda funny when you walk in the front door and see them right in the middle of the restaurant, but it works well IMHO. You can check their entertainment calendar to see who is playing and when. It can be a bit loud, but it's not at all like you are at a concert screaming to be heard. This is a sushi\tapas\flatbread place. Odd mix? They pull it off...they also have entrees which they call "Large plate". I do not like fish\seafood but have had 2 lovely meals here and will be back for more! The oven Roasted Wings with Spiced Berry BBQ and Carmelized Onion were AMAZING! Also very messy! **** Crazy Sofa, can you please invest in some Wet Naps? You really need them to eat these wings, and I'd think any tapas place would want to keep these handy so everyone's fingers are clean! **** The Crispy Calamari was a hit at our table...the calamari was excellent and comes with roasted\breaded portobello...Not that I would touch it with a stick, but my brother and wife loved it! **** Crazy Sofa, the portobello served with the calamari was so good my brother suggests you make it an appetizer! **** The sushi rolls were also well received, again by my brother and wife...she had the Saki To Me and my brother The Stallion. They both liked the Saki To Me, but agreed the Stallion stole the show! For my non seafood self I had the steak and the burger on my 2 visits...the steak was on special and encrusted in gorgonzola, which I declined. It was cooked to perfection but seemed to lack any seasoning at all...which is tough when you are at a restaurant that doesn't have salt and pepper on the tables...I asked for A1, but they don't have any! The server was very kind and checked with the kitchen who recommended some peppercorn brandy sauce which worked out great! I didn't ask for salt and pepper...would that be a faux pas? Maybe I'll sneak my own in next time...The burger was also good, but also served with blue cheese, stilton this time...I'd much rather have american on my burger than anything else, the stilton was overwhelming... **** Crazy Sofa, can you offer more cheeses\sauces for your burger\steak\non seafood stuff? **** Service was good, but we definitely had a tale of 2 servers on our 2 visits. The southern belle that took care of us on our first visit was nothing short of amazing. You will know here when she asks "how are y'all doing tonight?" Our second server, a guy whose name i won't mention, was really personable, but seemed a bit out of his league. On our second visit we sat at one of the "small tables". Party of 3 in these BIG COMFY LOUNGE chairs with a table the size of a serving tray...If you aren't comfortable at one of these tables ask to be relocated...they had to stagger our appetizers and entrees so our food\drinks could fit on the table...this is great if you are only having drinks and apps, but can be troublesome if you are having anything else for dinner...This staggering stretched dinner out to almost 2 hours...We were not in a rush so it was fine, but you may want to request a bigger table if you want to stretch out. Another odd thing about the seating on the upper level...there is a long bench with several tables in front of it...and chairs on the other side of the table from the bench...the chairs are noticeably LOWER than the bench...we noticed all the taller patrons sitting on the chairs with their shorter dates on the bench to even things out...We ended up both sitting on the bench after dinner to watch the show, but it is a bit odd. In any case, I'm very happy to have the Crazy Sofa in the Square and think it's going to stick around for a while! Good food, good music, nice atmosphere! Check it out, they have only been open a month or so and have been getting great reviews!
(4)Kristen S.
We really enjoyed the Crazy Sofa! We planned our dinner before our movie and while the noise level seemed really loud, our waitress offered us the option of sitting a little further away from the music, and everything was fine. I had the burger special and it was tasty, and the accompanying fries and sauces were crispy and tasty. My husband had risotto and enjoyed it. Our server Toni was great. We will be back!
(5)Matt K.
I heard great things about this place, and when I walked in I thought, uh oh, this looks corporate, not original, which often makes me cringe since I am not a big fan of chains (there are notable exceptions to that) but this place seems to be original. The decor is fairly standard, nice, and kind of modern, there are indeed some sofas and lots of tables for dining. What was most impressive was the food, a truly eclectic mix of Asian, Mexican and European flavors, sometimes in the same dish! We had about nine small plates and all but one were very good, and the bad one was the calamari. It was swimming in a tasteless sauce which of course made the calamari soggy instead of crispy. But highlights included the duck wontons, the coconut crusted shrimp, the Knockout and Nacho Libre. All had big flavors, colors and textures. The menu seems well thought and well executed. The drinks were well done, the cosmopolitan wasn't too sweet, and the margarita was good. Service was great. We were there at 6:30pm and the live music was a singer/guitarist who was fairly good and a bit loud of course but not so loud that you couldn't converse with your table mates. A nice night out!
(4)Deborah P.
this place is beautifully decorated, spaced perfectly for pricacy, has talented live musicians, and the service, the food, and the cost.....simply wonderful...thank you, crazy sofa, my family and I truly enjoyed our time at your place last night.
(5)Ken G.
The latest incarnation of the late lamented Roux 3 sounded interesting. Unfortunately, that is where it ended. We ordered the spicy duck wontons for an appetizer. The deep fried wonton rappers tasted more like pizza dough. Although they looked appetizingly golden and bubbly they were thick and in places soggy. The filling had neither the flavor nor texture of duck. When the wonton was cut with a fork a sodden gray-brown thick liquid emerged. The soba noodles had some sesame but also an unexpected vinegar taste. The "special" shrimp kebabs were tough and flavorless, tasting more microwaved than grilled. The rice was undercooked. A hamburger ordered without any of the special things like bacon, cheese, sauce, was tasty on a brioche bun. It was correctly cooked. The fries seem to have been dredged in a flavoring with crispy properties à la Burger King. The menu seemed bizarre with a lot of sushi rolls and a little sushi. You would have to be unbalanced to order it in this kind of establishment. Dishes seemed overly complex and loaded with fat. An $11 pomegranate margarita was very alcoholic but had no special flavor. We ordered none of the overpriced wine. The decor was schizophrenic, with all the wide screens of a sports bar, pseudo Hard Rock musical instruments on the walls and garish paintings. A 2-man live band played poor covers of alt indy songs. Unfortunately Crazy Sofa needs a psychiatrists couch, a restaurant consultant and a complete menu makeover. It is too bad, because Newtown Square/Edgemont would benefit from a nice, non-chain restaurant in its main entertainment site but this location seems to be cursed with even excellent places like Sang Kee failing with schlocky downgrades from their other successful sites. If you like high quality food and good value, this is not the place to get them.
(1)Rando S.
Went there when it opened. Martinis were ok but small and expensive. I ordered coconut shrimp. Got 3 for $12 and they were typical Sysco shrimp that wholesale for $.50 each but there wasn't any dipping sauce. The meal was not what I expected and bland. Not going back any time soon.
(1)Mike M.
This was my first and most likely, my only visit to the crazy sofa. At first glance the decor is very strange. It looks like penny wise the clown decided to open a restaurant. The food that my girlfriend and I ate was reasonably priced and pretty decent. But our issue lied with the bar. The price gouging is ridiculous. As a former employee of the restaurant industry, they're pretty bad. Our first drinks were a poorly made. Our Manhattan and a old fashion were made with to much sweet vermouth (manhattan) and muddled sugar (old fashion). If you can't make a staple drink for any bar properly then you shouldn't be bar tending. My second drink was just a double of Jim Beam since that's pretty hard to screw up. But $17.50 for a double of Jim beam is ridiculous. Needless to say I was pretty shocked by the bill.
(2)Doris T.
It's always unfortunate when a restaurant has decent food but lacking on the good service... It took our waitress awhile to greet us which was fine but it took her even longer to come back to take our order. We sat there for a good 20-30 minutes before we were able to place our order. I took my fiancé here for his birthday dinner. I left a comment on opentable when I made the reservation and called day of to tell them it was his birthday to see if they could do something nice. I was told they would however, nothing... Onto the food- we ordered the shrimp flatbread, stallion and a special roll. I recommend the stallion roll.
(3)Adam S.
My girlfriend and I managed to get out Sunday at 9. We love sitting at the fire pit. We showed up and it was closed. Please add a close date to the schedule so we don't waste our time again.
(3)Jessica T.
I came in for a romantic evening, however this isn't really that kind of place, the bar was packed with sloppily drunk and horny old men and women. The dining room was also packed and there is limited seating. luckily we made a reservation, unlucky they didn't have a table picked out for us we just had to wait. Now, I had been dying to go to a piano bar and was thinking all of the seats would have a view of the piano. No ...we got stuck in the back, even with our reservation. That was dissappointing but what was even more was that I brought it up with the manager and he just brushed it off. The sushi was five star The large plates were just ok The host and manager warrant this two star rating... completely unorganized and chaotic.
(3)Gary H.
I love the Sofa. It is a great place to go and unwind with friends. My wife and I frequent this spot often and we always have a crowd in tow. I love the sushi and the small plates. My wife has a gluten allergy and chef Steve has been very accommodating. They now have gluten free pasta and will do the best they can to accommodate her. The obvious draw is the live music. We love live music and are so pumped to have a local spot to go a listen to great entertainers. We went to a comedy night and enjoyed that as well. The decor is definitely different but it works for the environment. I hope the Crazy Sofa makes it over the long run as it would be sorely missed if it does not succeed!
(5)Dena H.
Although we liked the convenience of a restaurant near the movies, our overall experience was less than stellar...the small plates were tasty but we were immediately put off by the live loud music making conversation difficult. The sushi was really below average and we couldn't eat some of it because of the odd texture. The salmon entree was okay but not great. The concept of mixed ethnicity foods doesn't make sense or work at The Crazy Sofa. Pick a genre and perfect it...
(2)Ellen G.
Attention All! A new restaurant has just opened in the Edgemont Shopping Center (West on West Chester Pike next to Newtown Square) called The Crazy Sofa. Yes, we also were intrigued by the name, and so we investigated. VERY COOL AND REFRESHINGLY DIFFERENT: Ambiance is a combination of crazy and sophisticated, great happy hour, eclectic live music every night, good food, relaxed staff and atmosphere. I sense that the owners really want us patrons to be happy and they are taking these first few months to try different musicians and to work out the kinks. We have been there twice: loved the bar staff and atmosphere both times, loved one performer and wasn't so happy with the other. We had no problem giving our feedback-both positive and negative. We plan to make The Crazy Sofa our comfortable place to plop down after a long hard day.
(5)Jamie M.
Love this place! Sushi is outstanding . Best place to go great environment. Our server Toni was so nice ! We loved her!!! Can't wait to go back!!!!!!!!!
(5)Ccrm Y.
Have given this place many chances. First week it opened, we were blown away and vowed to come every weekend, by our 3rd, 4th and 5th visit the service was lacking, the servers had no clue, and the host/hostess were becoming traffic cops and security guards. After waiting for a table over 45 minutes and the same tables had been open since we got there. We complained and grudgingly we were seated. Service was poor and we vowed not to come back. So once again we gave it a try to have drinks and check out the music last night. Sitting outside, we were ignored by the wait staff until we flagged one down and ordered drinks. Then a manager(?) told us we could not sit there - after we had placed an order. She never asked if we were dining, drinking, would like anything - just assumed we were hanging out. Her attitude has now settled whether we will ever give this place a try AGAIN!!!! Bad customer service
(1)Roo M.
Ugh..... They are trying very hard but this is just not working. Theme is weird. The decor is even weirder! The food is Japanese meets Italian? Yuck!!!!! The piano bar is annoying and loud and the food is lacking... I just would never go to this American/ Italian/ Japanese place to eat again unless they spent some serious time revamping the Japanese portion of this menu! With the rest of the sushi bars in town, such as teikoku, crazy sofa pales in comparison in the food department. My suggestion?! Get rid if the sushi and stick to the theme of Italian/ American with a twist. Also, my sister got extremely sick from the sushi last night and this morning. It sucks to spend 50 bucks only to vomit all night!!!!!! We won't be back. Bummer!
(1)S I.
I was here about a month ago. Food was interesting and tasty. Music was good, but extremely loud and overbearing. Not a good romantic date spot, or a place to go if you want to hear the person sitting across from you. It's set up like a bar/restaurant, not a club, so I think the whole music blaring thing is weird. If they played that down a bit, I'd be back. Otherwise not.
(3)Marlen K.
This place is more about ambiance than anything else. Food was ok, nothing exceptional. What was fun is the live music and the nice space.
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