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    Amina

    4.1 (280 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, 5:15 PM - 11:00 PM

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    Fools paradise
    Cheri S.

    Food was just okay. Service was just the same. Our waiter pretended to be overwhelmed with customers but we came for an afternoon on a weekday and there were barely 6 parties and only 2 were hers. Aside from that, the restaurant itself is gorgeous.

    Avocado Toast

    We went to Amina fir Mothers Day brunch and had an amazing time. The food was so delicious and the atmosphere was beautiful. The waitstaff was very respectful of you space and time. The food we ordered was wonderful

    Braised Oxtail Cheesestak Omelette
    Lauren C.

    I stopped in Amina for their Saturday brunch on a short trip up to Philly. We arrived when the restaurant opened, so there was plenty of seating everywhere. As soon as you walk in, there's a Photo Booth if you would like to create a memory of your time there. This place is perfect for either a brunch outing with your friends or a nice dinner with your significant other. Just aside, I love the concept that the owner has for all of her restaurants in terms of naming them after each one of her children. I think it is a wonderful concept. We were promptly greeted and seated by our server, Maria, who answered all of our questions in reference to the history of the restaurant, the owner, and the other restaurants as well is answering all of our questions about the menu, allowing us to make informed decisions about what we decided to order. She also checked on us frequently during our meal. I went with the oxtail cheesesteak omelette, which comes with toast and home fries. If you are not drinking, they do have a mocktail list which I don't remember the name of the drink itself, but it is made with ginger beer. My omelette was absolutely delicious. I cannot remember the last time I cleaned an entire plate, but here I definitely ate and left no crumbs. The omelette had plenty of oxtail in it and everything was perfectly seasoned. I am definitely adding this to my list of brunch places in Philly and I definitely want to come back here to try their dinner options as well. Highly recommend and I cannot wait to return.

    Michael R.

    Happy I got to check out Amina while visiting Philly. We stopped by for brunch one Saturday afternoon right in the middle of a ice and snow storm so it was pretty chill and laid back. I was told that it's usually jam packed and energetic but I was grateful for the calm that day. It's a beautiful and welcoming black owned restaurant. I couldn't get enough of the beautiful art and decor throughout the space that added to it's warmth and personality. Our server was sweet and accommodating which we both appreciated. I kept it simple and ordered a cheeseburger and fries and I also tried the deviled eggs. Everything was pretty good. The burger and the fries were seasoned well and tasty. The deviled eggs had a sprinkle of beef bacon on top that gave it a bust of flavor. Overall had a good time at Amina. I would love to come back and be a little more adventurous with the menu next time. lol

    Mac and cheese & the greens were both delicious
    Danielle W.

    My husband surprised me with reservations to Amina's and it did not disappoint! The ambiance is amazing. The decor was just my style. The service was exemplary, and the food just sealed the deal! Everyone in my party enjoyed their drinks and meals. The cheesesteak beignets were to die for!! Chicken wings slamming. I cannot say enough things about our experience here!

    Apple pie spring roll
    Audrey L.

    Park across the street in the plaza lot if there isnt legal street parking available. Anf pay attention to the time because there is definitely someone checking license plates. We made reservations and had a shirt wait. The decor is beautiful, afrocentric. I love the big photo as soon as you walk in. Our server was attentive and paid attention to our table when we were low on drinks and simple just to check in. She was very helpful with dinner selections and overall friendly and down to earth. Drinks: Princess Warrior was good, and not to strong and Aminas crown was good also (didnt try it as I dont like passionfruit but was told it was really good). Overall the drinks were an 8. Appetizer: I was expecting a traditional shrimp taco, that is not what I received and I was a bit skeptical but after the 1st bite I was hooked. It was packed with flavor, I couldn't even tell what the shell was made of but it was something fried. The cheesesteak beignets were perfect. The beignets were nice and soft, 1st bite the cheese came out and got a nice flavorful amout of steak to go with it. The devil eggs, were also perfect, we added shrimp to oura. Felt like I was at someone's granny's house after church. Meals: Out of all the meals we all really liked the picnic basket. It really comes out in a picnic basket and this was scored 10/10. The braised Oxtails were tender, falling off the bones and had good flavor. The yams were sweet and good but definitely not what I was expecting with the Oxtails. The smothered turkey wings were good but we really liked the brussel sprouts more than anything and the salmon was good. Dessert: Vanilla ice actually came with a big ole pie. The caramelized apple spring roll was great but could've used some ice cream with it. The banana pudding was really good, old school banana pudding. Some were saying that it tasted like the bananas were caramelized with liquor. Everything here was good and has me eager to return and try their full menu.

    Cheesesteak Beignets
    Carson M.

    Went here with some friends that I had not seen in a while and we had a wonderful time. The service was phenomenal from the time we entered the restaurant and they have great ambiance! The server helped us with our selections by answering all of our questions. We were all very pleased with our meals. The entire meal was delicious but I am definitely still thinking about those Cheesesteak Beignets! A must have for sure. Can't wait to go back for another meal!

    Warm Peach Cobbler
    Nicole O.

    The food here is quite good, and the decor is beautiful with a great music playlist, but the service left quite a bit to be desired! Our group of 6 arrived for our reservation, and the friendly hostess was able to get our table prepped for us within an insignificant amount of time. Our server came and took our orders. After this, it all went downhill. The entrees came out piecemeal, so it was one of those things where everyone is awkwardly waiting around until everyone gets their food while your own food gets cold. On top of that, waffles came out without syrup or butter, home fries and toast came out without condiments, and our server was no where to be found so we had to flag down random employees to request condiments, silverware, or just to tell them to find our server so that we could place an order for more drinks. At one point, she brought out the bill and the entire table was confused, as no one had requested it and we still wanted to place orders for drinks and desserts. When we finally did request the bill, pay via the QR code on the receipt (which showed a $0 balance), and left, the server finally ran out of the restaurant to flag us down, claiming we still had a balance on our bill. It was the fastest I had seen her move all day. Regarding the food and drinks, I enjoyed every item I ate. The oxtail omelette was good and the collard greens are phenomenal. My drinks were also delicious. Overall, the service left a very bad taste in my mouth, and I'm not sure the food overcompensated enough to go through that again.

    The aftermath (Turkey wings)
    Des R.

    First of all, the ambience is stunning. From the wall art, to the seating and the accents as soon as we walked in it just felt welcoming. We had the smoked Lima bean hummus -which was delicious, along with the warm cornbread (yum). For our entrees we both ordered the turkey wings and baybeeee, when I saw that platter was ALL THAT! The wings were flavored to perfection and the meat was falling off the bones, you hear me? It came with diced sweet patties and Brussels sprouts which complimented the meal perfectly. I usually eat all of my food (bc I'm greedy) but I just couldn't finish this time. So I had leftovers for lunch. When I tell you I cleaned them wings down to the bone (see photo). The seasoning was all up and through them babies. I cannot wait to return.

    Chicken and Red velvet waffles
    Ahashta J.

    This place is a hidden gem. Came here on a Saturday around noon for brunch. Love the decor, this place is trendy, chic and nice ambience. Staff was nice and attentive! It was mostly empty though! The food was creative and delicious! I had the Amina omlet, my husband had the oxtail cheesesteak omlet and my daughter had the chicken and red velvet waffles. We all loved our food. The omlets were generous, the side potatoes were well-seasoned and the cocktails done very well! The chicken was beautifully extra crispy. I definitely want to return to try more items.

    Outside
    Dionna J.

    My family and I came here to celebrate a graduation. I've been wanting to try it and was not disappointed. The braised oxtails are delicious! Cornbread was warn and tasty. I was pleasantly surprised by the black eyed pea dip. That may have been a favorite appetizer for the table. The restaurant was beautifully Afrocentric. Service was pleasant and helpful.

    Peri Peri Wings
    LaShonda R.

    Amina is a gorgeous, black-owned restaurant serving elevated comfort food with real personality. The decor sets the vibe immediately -- warm lighting, rich textures, modern details, and an ambiance that feels intentionally stylish without being pretentious. Here's how everything landed for me: Rib - 10/10 Tender, perfectly seasoned, and falling off the bone. A true standout. Oxtail - 8/10 Rich, flavorful, and comforting. Mac & Cheese - 7.5/10 Creamy and cheesy with good texture. Could use a bit more seasoning or crisp to take it all the way. Fries - 10/10 Shockingly good. Crispy, flavorful, and addictive. Sweet Potato Purée - 6/10 Flavor was fine, but the texture wasn't my favorite. Scallops & Corn Brûlée - 9/10 Beautifully cooked scallops with a corn brûlée that absolutely stole the show -- sweet, savory, silky perfection. Fried Chicken - 8/10 Crispy, juicy, and satisfying. Cheesesteak Beignets - 10/10 Soft, savory, creative, and absolutely delicious. Peri Peri Wings - 10/10 Bold, spicy, smoky, and perfectly sauced. Finger-licking in the classiest way possible. Jalapeño Cornbread - 8/10 Moist with a nice kick. Could use a touch more heat, but still very good. Overall: Amina is that girl, and I'd give her a solid 4 out of 5 stars. The space is gorgeous, the service is warm, and most dishes really hit. A few plates could use small tweaks, but I'd absolutely come back -- this place is a gem.

    Crab cake
    Sebrina B.

    Travelled to Philadelphia for a national conference and our state group met here for a group dinner. Super vibey. I loved the decor. We were seated quickly even though only part of our group reservation had arrived. But it did take a while for someone to take drink orders and bring water to the table. This was expected because I had checked the reviews but unfortunate. Once everyone was seated and orders were in... another wait. Once food was there, I didn't hear anyone complain about their order and the folks with the salmon were very complimentary. I had the peanut stew dish and it was everything I recall about eating a similar dish my Godmother who lived in Ghana for a bit used to make. Just nutty creamy spicy yummy. I also had a delicious mocktail with lemonade. Given their flexible policies (seating and billing) and multiple seating options (large booths and tables) I would highly recommend for groups who aren't in a rush and just want to leisurely chat it up and be out for a bit.

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