Henry’s Cafe

Absolutely off the hook incredibly good! I had the Halibut and spicy mussels. I had a hard time figuring out what to order! If you come I recommend fish. I will be back for sure.

Our family had a great time at Henry’s last night. It’s a very welcoming, and cozy setting. The house made bruschetta w/​the feta cheese was outstanding. We got the mussels, which were fresh, and tasty with a very nice broth.
Our entrees were the Amberjack with local peas, and button mushrooms, and a very succulent Grouper with Swiss Chard, caramelized onion, and Fregola (Sardinian couscous). They were both very well made.
Finally, we finished with a blueberry cobbler with reduced blueberry sauce, and a dusting of powdered sugar.
Yeah. We had THAT good of a meal in Pottstown.
Denise and Frank were great, and we look forward to dining here again.

What can I say about Henry’s it’s a phenomenal experience. This is truly one of the best restaurants around. It’s like having your own personal Chef Frank. Heart and soul into every dish. Can’t wait to go back to the total dining experience. BYOB and BYBF… Bring your best friends.

This place is a true gem. The staff is so friendly and inviting. They specialize in seafood and fish and do it right! I have never had a bad meal here and even thought the atmosphere is somewhat casual, I would recommend this place to anyone who is use to fine dinning experiences. A+

Everything was amazing! I recommend the mussels. I had them spicy, & boy were they ever! Good heat though!
Can’t wait to return with friends to this gem.

Great place. Found it on the Internet… food was great… service a little slow but really nice change of pace in an out of the way location.

What a lovely diamond in the rough. Pottstown is an eye sore of a town and this establishment certainly stands out.
Service:
The staff here is excellent. They are friendly and outgoing. By far some of the best waitresses I have ever experienced. Let’s just say they are masters at their job.
Food:
Superior. Nice size dishes (not overly stuffed, perfect portion. The dishes and menu are masterful. The chef (there is only one it seems) knows what he’s doing.
Atmosphere/​Location:
A small intimate restaurant with interesting décor. You almost feel as if you are at a family gathering. Cozy. With that being said the area in which it’s located is awful. Pottstown can be pretty intimidating to some.
Note:
The reason I gave this establishment only 3 stars is that our reservation was at 6:00 pm and we did not leave until 10:00. Prepare to sit for a long time between courses. Sadly in my opinion 4 hours is way too long. I understand the food is fresh and prepared on the spot but that much time is pretty extreme.
One last note… Make sure you bring cash. ($ 200.00 at least for the suggested courses)
Oh and the place is BYOB.

The go to place for a fun night and the freshest seafood in town. Frank can transform the seafood into the best dishes. Do not miss his pink peppercorn scallops and be sure to see what the specials of the night are. It is cash only and BYOB so it is a great place for friends and family celebrations.

This is a fantastic, but quirky restaurant that you need to know a few things about. First it is cash only and it is not cheap. So, make sure you tap MAC for about $ 150 if you are a couple want to eat the recommended four course meal. We had two courses each, a vegetable and entrée, and it ran us about one ninety six dollars with tip. Second, it is bring your own bottle establishment. So, do not forget to bring your bottle of wine. Everyone else did when we were there. We felt like out-​of-​the-​know neophytes. Third, it is small and popular. So if you have a big party, make reservations. Finally, there is a leisurely relaxing pace to this restaurant so slot two and a half to three and a half hours for dinner.
The food is probably the best in about about a forty mile radius. The cuisine defines delicious. The serving size is satisfying, but not large and stuffing that some restaurants give. The ingredients are fresh and tasty. The flavors from my greens and beans were well balanced but distinctive. The cooking is done to the point of perfection. The meat just fell off my ribs. However, it was not soggy and tasteless Nothing was undercooked. The herbs were added so they accented the flavor of the main ingredients and made there flavor better. When you leave you will understand why this dining room has a hard core loyal following and and generates a buzz from the locals that have eaten there.
There is more to rave about than the food. You will probably like the staff like we did. They are cheerful, nice and enthusiastic. You can tell by the way they treat you they enjoy what they do. There is not some standing by like at five star restaurants but they are very attentive and accommodating. For example, I wanted a piece of bread to soak up the gravy from my ribs and they were glad to get it for me.
The atmosphere is quaint and interesting. The staff and clientele are dressed casually. It may be a little cluttered. However, you can tell there focus is on the food and the service. It is intentional and it is meant to be a foodie heaven rather than an elitist five star restaurant.
This is a restaurant you must go to to. It is a one of the reasons why people are starting to think there is a chance that Pottstown may be having a rebirth.

AWESOME hidden restaurant in P’town! Mostly seafood, and it’s ALL delicious! Call ahead for their changing menu. You’ve got to check it out! can’t wait to go back!

Us and a bunch of friends went here New Year’s Eve for dinner. We did this last year and had so much fun that we thought we would do it again this year. Unfortunately, the experience wasn’t as enjoyable this go around. We come here a few times throughout the year and we know that service here is slow and that dinner can easily take upwards of three hours. This is normally OK as we are out with friends talking, laughing, and generally having a good time. On this occasion, the service was painfully slow. We arrived at 6pm and by 10pm, we still were not served our dinners. It wound up being close to 10:45 when we got our meals. Many of us had babysitters that we told we would be home around 9pm. Two of our friends had to leave before they even got their entrees while the rest of us ended up scarfing down our entrée as we needed to get home. While I can accept a certain level of slow service, this was just ridiculous. Given that I’m sure everyone there had reservations, you would have had to have known how many people were going to be there and you need to adjust accordingly. The problem is there is just one person doing all of the cooking and when the place is packed (which it was), you need to know when to call in help. The waitress was very apologetic, but in the end, it was a disappointing evening.

Outstanding! My pithy words would not do any justice in explaining how wonderful the food at Henry’s is. Three days later and I’m still dreaming about the steamed mussels. WELL DONE!!!

If I could give bonus points for this place I would. As a daughter of a Chef I am very picky about food. I went a few months ago and am still thinking about it. The server was very friendly as was Frank. I told him how good the food was. My husband’s chilean sea bass was so delicious, moist, and fresh. I want to go back for the chicken livers. Apparently they had them the night before. I live a few blocks from this place and can’t wait for my inlaws to watch the kids again so we can go back!

We ate here the other night based on a recommendation from a friend. The food was above average, although relatively limited choices, and the service was attentive. My rating is due to the INCREDIBLY SLOW speed at which the courses were actually served. We got appetizers and an entrée and left without dessert 2.5 hours later. While I am all for a relaxing dinner out, this was extreme.

Dear sweet baby Jesus, this place is amazing.
I went here with a party of eleven the other night for a friend’s birthday, and I was blown away. Everyone there was so awesome and friendly, it made the dining experience just that much better.
The menu is so interesting, with someone on there for everyone. And make sure you check out the specials up on the boards (someone raved about the chicken livers, not my thing, but you might want to consider it). For my appetizer, I had the spicy mussels. Holy moly — they are not kidding, these things were spicy as hell, but super delicious. If you can’t tolerate heat, steer clear! (They aren’t called spicy mussels for nothing, after all.) For my entrée, I had the ravioli and crab — it was awesome!
I could rave about this place for at least an hour, but why would I do that? Go to Henry’s — you’ll love it.

What a little gem in middle of downtown Pottstown. Small initmate restaurant with a killer menu. A bit pricey. Don’t be in any hurry to eat and dash. Wait staff very friendly/​helpful.
BYOB. Cash only.
A definite chocie for fresh well prepard fare.

Four of us went to Henry’s this past Saturday night to celebrate a special occasion. I did not tell anyone where we were going and anticipation built as we drove into Pottstown. To summarize, this is one of the best meals and service experience I have had in a very long time. Interesting menu, but not «out there.»
Started with the mussels and had the Chilean Sea Bass, both of which were excellent. Shared the blueberry cobbler with ice cream, which was heaven. The service from Diane was a perfect balance of warmth and food knowledge. Also got to meet Frank, who obviously loves what he does.
The interior is a funky mix of décor, which gave me the happy feeling of being inside someone’s large dining room at home, with my host preparing the meal on the other side of the room. Love BYOB and appreciate their practical «cash only» policy. (All my money is paying for food/​service/​ambiance — not finance fees!)
Prepare for a long meal duration — quality takes time — but it was worth it. Unlike most places where I get antsy waiting, this whole experience was nothing short of delightful. My only regret in writing this review is that Henry’s may become so popular that I won’t be able to get a reservation. But these folks deserve success; Henry’s is the real deal.

What a find! A great place to linger over courses with friends, with no one rushing you out the door. We shared appetizers. One of the specials, the spicy mussels, burst with flavor, as did just about everything we ate there. The cheese plate was excellent. The beet salad was one of the best salads I’ve ever eaten. My entrée of short ribs was good, but I liked my husband’s fish dish better. The waitress was super warm and friendly, as was everyone who worked there. Will definitely be back!

I recently «discovered» Henry’s as Frank (Owner/​Chef) doesn’t really advertise.
What a wonderful surprise. Understanding everyone’s experience may be different, I cannot fathom anyone not enjoying Henry’s.
Each dish is a unique blend of fresh ingredients (and I mean FRESH), very tasty blends of spices and a heavy dose of Franks personality.
I was most recently there for the New Orleans themed night. A six course meal paired with wine.
Every dish was true to the theme. But the Alligator stole the show.
It is clear that Frank knows seafood and you simply can’t go wrong stepping through the front door and having Denise (host) show you to a table.
Things to know: It is small and when full, a little loud (but I welcome that environment). The local crowd is very friendly and that makes for a fun evening. You can consider certain tables a bit better suited for a romanic dinner, so just ask Denise, she’ll take care of you. It’s BYOB with a liquor store around the corner (state store has limited hours so be sure to check). Henry’s is only open certain days and times, so CALL FIRST. Portions are generous, pricing is very good for the area. Oh, they only accept cash, no credit cards.
Henry’s is a place that should be frequented by everyone in the area. Hey Frank, start advertising… oh actually, don’t… I like this little secret!
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Excellent food. We enjoyed the Chilean Sea Bass and the blueberry cobbler especially but everything we ordered was very good. The atmosphere is cute and the service friendly. Would have given 5 stars but it took a while to get the food out of the kitchen. All of the ingredients were very fresh. Bring your own wine because they don’t have a liquor license. Also be sure to bring cash they dont accept credit cards.