Youell's Oyster House
610-439-1203
Awkwardly
named, yes. Hard to find—it’s true. But we came for
the seafood, and here we were impressed. The “famous”
clam chowder deserves its acclaim—it’s some of the
best we’ve tasted. The Maryland crab dishes, straight
from the Chesapeake, are delectable. The place is
named for its oysters, and they’re also tasty (and
especially slippery). Our servers were friendly and
astoundingly knowledgeable about the menu. (Ask about
the chowder, and you’ll get a rapid-fire ingredient
recitation.) Youell’s has a nautical elegance to its
dining room, and it should: The prices here, though
fair, will stretch the college budget. Parents
weekend? (Open M-Th 4p-9p; F-Sa
4p-10p.)