New Restaurant Signs Lease At Barn Plaza; Doylestown Twp. Approves Liquor License Transfer

DOYLESTOWN TOWNSHIP, PA — Plans to open a new restaurant and bar at the Barn Plaza on Easton Road have taken a significant step forward.

At its June meeting, the Doylestown Township Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to approve the inter-municipal liquor license transfer from New Hope to the Burtons Grill & Bar of Doylestown at the Barn Plaza.

“Burtons has a lease in place for 1745 South Easton Road. They would like to open up a restaurant at this location. They would also like to serve alcoholic beverages,” Burtons' liquor license attorney told the supervisors. “Burtons has entered into an agreement of sale to bring the license into the township.”

Burtons is among the first tenants to commit to new restaurant and retail space coming soon to the former Regal Cinema portion of the property.

Brixmor, the owner of the shopping center, is in the process of securing land development approvals from the township for the demolition of the theater and the construction of three new buildings housing retail and restaurant uses.

Burtons, which just opened its first restaurant in Pennsylvania in Wayne, describes itself as a “vibrant, casual yet refined dining destination … that serves up a new spin on American classics.”

When it is built, the 6,200 square foot restaurant will incorporate 140 interior seats anchored by a 32-seat bar. In addition, it will boast a 1200-square-foot outside patio area with an additional 75 seats.

“Burtons is a family-oriented restaurant. The operations will be similar to its other restaurant locations in New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maryland, Virginia, South Carolina, North Caroline, Georgia and Florida,” said the attorney. “They have been in existence since 2005. There will be about 75 employees, mostly part-time."

According to its website, Burtons Grill & Bar offers “boldly-crafted American fare prepared from scratch using only fresh, premium ingredients. The all-day menu offers something for everyone. Whether it’s a juicy burger, bountiful salads, premium steaks, or fresh seafood, guests have a wide variety of options from which to choose.”

Menu highlights include crab-crusted haddock (crab cake, lemon butter sauce, seasonal vegetable, herbed jasmine rice); the Maxx Burger (Allen Brothers angus beef, lettuce, tomato, pickles, onion
strings, American cheese, special sauce, brioche bun, French fries); a Lobster Roll (brioche bun, French fries, coleslaw with choice of warm and buttered or chilled with lettuce and seasoned aioli); a Superfood Salad (spinach, avocado, quinoa, grape tomatoes, julienned vegetables, feta, dried cranberries, lemon vinaigrette); and Mediterranean Chicken Risotto (artichoke hearts, grape tomatoes, spinach, feta, lemon butter sauce, pesto).

Burtons' Lobster Roll is piled high with fresh tail, knuckle and claw meat on a toasty brioche bun. (Burtons Instagram)

Burtons’ beverage program offers a highly curated selection of wine and craft beer. Specialty cocktails, such as Blueberry Hibiscus (blueberry-infused Tito’s handmade vodka, house-made hibiscus lemonade) and Paloma Rosa (blanco tequila, grapefruit, lime, prosecco rosé) take center stage, as well as crafted mocktails.

Burtons is highly lauded for customizing any dish to accommodate dietary preferences and food
allergies. The restaurant group is also recognized for offering a wide-ranging gluten-free menu and safely serving guests with celiac disease.

Burtons requires allergy training for every member of the team, and their extensive allergy protocols enable them to customize just about any dish to ensure a delicious, worry-free dining experience for everyone. In addition, their signature Choosy Kids Menu enables children 12 and under to create their own meal by choosing an entree, three sides, and drink for $8.95 to $10.95.

“We are a restaurant group that is growing, but still grounded on a simple yet profound principle — to always put quality first,” said Burtons CEO John Haggai. “Each Burtons Grill & Bar opens with the mission of working hand-in-hand with the community in which it operates.”