AminaPhilly was an amazing gastronomic experience from the first drink to the dessert. I literally cannot remember having better food at a restaurant, ever! The drinks were potent and delicious. We had the chicken picnic box, turkey wings, crab cakes, salmon, Mac and cheese, greens, Brussels sprouts and the baked apple dessert. Everything was SO GOOD! The waitress (Shay) was friendly and honest and every suggestion was on point. The ambiance and decor is so beautiful and inspiring, which added to the overall experience. I can see myself driving from NY for the day just to eat here. But wait...I also found out that this owner has 4 other restaurants to experience and I will try them all over the next few months. read more

I've been wanting to try this place since it's original opening/location some years ago. So when thinking of where to take a boyfriend for a dinner/happy hour just the town of us for his birthday, I threw this place out as an option and he went with it. The place itself is pretty clean, the darker decor a guess provides a more grown/upscale like vibe and atmosphere, and seems to be kept pretty clean. The bartender who was our server (boyfriend prefers to sit at the bar) was friendly and attentive in this service to us. Now to the most important part - the eats.... So we really enjoyed all the food we had. The Peri Peri wings were cooked pretty perfectly with a crisp outside but tender and juicy inside. We liked the concept of the Cheese steak Beignets as they did marry those two dishes well. The Mac and Cheese was doing what it's supposed to - cheesy, gooey and tasty. He wasn't the biggest fan of the tacos - think just wasn't his thing - but I liked it and that it was a different take wit the tortilla being a fried tomato. Drinks were good - the first one I ordered was ok, but my second one was exactly what I wanted! We plan to come back again for brunch and to try other dinner menu options. read more

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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! read more

Amina - Cheesesteak Beignets - Southern Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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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. read more

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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 read more

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I attended brunch here and overall was not really for me. When I attended they were having some form of event. Once we were seated the waitress took our order and then it just went downhill. I ordered a hot tea that never came out until my actually entree came out even after bringing drinks, food etc. I had to ask about 5 times and each time she never bought it. It got to the point where we didn't see our waitress for periods of time. I had the lobster omelette it was just okay. I actually didn't each much of it. This is just my experience others in my party enjoyed their dishes. The ambience was ok. The food was reasonably priced. read more

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. read more

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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. read more

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Went for My Goddaughter's graduation! Arrived a little early so we had drinks at the bar! They were amazing! We were seated promptly in a private area. Shay was oour server! She did not disappoint! Owner of restaurant was there and she was definitely hands on ! Food was amazing from start to finish! Thanks ! We will return! read more

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. read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

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We definitely will return to Amina. The decor is beautiful. Rachel, our server, is a warm lovely person. We had the pear salad that was perfectly dressed and the wine poached pears were delicious. Next up was the chicken picnic box filled with crispy crunchy wings, potato salad, corn bread and a slice of watermelon all served in a small picnic box. Heaven! We also had the stand alone rib that was perfectly braised and the watermelon barbecue glaze was delicious. You won't be sorry booking a table here. read more

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. read more

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I was so happy when I learned that they moved to Northern Liberties and was so excited to patronize within a week of the new opening. They are located in the old location of SIN Restaurant which is more convenient. We came on a Friday evening with a relatively early reservation at 6:30pm and it was naturally lit as it has large windows with beautiful African & Caribbean deco. The restaurant had very few patrons as it was only 1 week to the day of their opening but within an hour it was packed and the dj was there playing some classic 90s R&B. The food was delicious! We tried a bit of everything and loved it, we had to order another round of the cornbread for my little one because that was her favorite. The cocktails were delicious and crafty. We truly fully enjoyed our experience and heard good things about their brunch in which we will try some day soon. read more

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. read more

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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. read more

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We went to Amina last evening to douse my husband's southern food cravings. We ordered the cornbread skillet, braised oxtails, and Nigerian hot chicken sandwich along with a round of cocktails. I thought the food was average at best. Cornbread was soft but there was no freshness to it. The oxtail meat was tender and juicy but lacked flavor. It seemed to me that the just served premade food on the plate without even warming it up. The cocktails took a long time to and were served after we were done eating the cornbread and while we were halfway done with the mains. Pretty sure I have never been to a place before where they bring the drinks last. The drinks weren't even fancy looking and the place wasn't packed so not sure what the hold up was. The most disappointing thing was we still had drinks on the table and a little bit of fries (that came with the hot chicken sandwich), that we were munching on, when the server just shoved the check on the table and took the fries away without asking. I did not even get a chance to stop her and I didn't want to yell after her because there were other patrons in the room. The AC or ventilation need to be checked because it was hot and suffocating inside. read more

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Dining out is more than just for nourishment, especially at the premium level. It's an ensemble of the ambience, energy, staff and yes the food. It should come together as a total experience. Amina has checks all the boxes, not just by their already loyal fan base from their prior Olde City location, but also the new base following what they've created at their new location in Northern Liberties. The upscale, yet warm welcome grertting you get if you're lucky may actually be from Felisha Wilson, the owner of not just Amina, but from other premium southern dining experiences around the city like Avana, First Daughter, Fia, Black Hen and others. Bartenders, Tiffany, Kashya and Asia each delivers a welcoming warmth as well as an experience in carefully crafted cocktails. Their attention to detail shows when you return a month later and not only they remember you , but also what you last ordered. They should though be aware of how long sometimes a kitchen order takes to arrive not only delayed, but sometimes arriving warm or even cold rather than hot. Amina is a welcome breath of a mature relaxing break from Northern Liberties sometimes over stimulated nightlife and dining. I hope they remain a needed area retreat. read more

Amina - My Amina Go To, the Old Fashion! - Southern Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Was super excited about coming to Amina for Center City Restaurant Week and had a really good time. This place was packed from wall to wall with diners so that really added to the excitement. Food was good. A diverse menu with plenty of optionality to build your preferred courses. I went with the Peri Peri Wings, Seafood Pot Pie, and Banana Pudding for dessert. All very flavorful, well seasoned, well portioned. I'll be thinking about those wings for a while. The staff felt a little impolite throughout the dinner. read more

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While in Philly, I had Sunday brunch at Amina's, a Black-owned restaurant in Philadelphia. The table started with the Deviled Eggs, and I sipped on a Hibiscus Tea that was absolutely perfect--refreshing and slightly tart. For my starter, I went with the Banana Chia Pudding Parfait--a nice, light, and slightly sweet way to kick things off. The main? My Braised Oxtail Cheesesteak Omelette. Yes, you read that right--oxtail + cheesesteak + omelette = Philly deliciousness . The meat was tender and well-seasoned, the eggs were fluffy, and everything came together beautifully. The home fries that came with it were amazing. Hot, crispy and flavorful. Service was quick and attentive, which made the experience even better. I'll definitely be back to explore more of the menu. If you're in Philly Amina's is a must-visit! read more

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Food: smothered turkey wing meal 10/10 (even reheated, they were bomb) Gumbo 9/10 Cheesesteak beignets 9/10 (they were lukewarm and not as hot as I'd like) Drinks- very good but pricey Decor: 10/10 Bathroom: it's single stalls with privacy doors and the sinks are shared, so basically it's a multi gender bathroom. Customer service 7-8/10. Nothing stood out about our server and the place was slow so I expected a little more. Overall, I'd return based on food alone. read more

Amina - Entrance area - Southern Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Really wanted to leave a glowing review of this establishment as I was looking forward to dining here, but unfortunately my experience was short of spectacular. My friend and I visited Amina for restaurant week yesterday. We came early to our reservation and were still seated quickly which was great. We ordered drinks that took over 20 minutes to arrive and we had to ask our server when they were coming. Our appetizers and drinks arrived at the same time. Our main entree arrived over an HOUR after we were seated. Other tables around us were seated and received their food before us. Our server never came to check on us or update us about the food, we had to hunt her down every time we needed her, and ask where every part of our meal was. The drinks were a 10/10. The food was overall a 7/10 taste wise but the portions were small. My friend ordered the oxtail main entree, that came with 2 pieces of oxtail and sweet potato. I would definitely return to sit at the bar for drinks and possibly an appetizer or dessert, but that's probably it. read more

Amina - All Natural Fried Chicken Basket and Braised Oxtails and Mac and cheese - Southern Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Second time here. Very much loved it. Was at their new location which is bigger. Came with a big group and waitress was stretched thin but nice and did their best. Would not recommend deconstructed watermelon cheesecake as the dairy/cream part is very much just whipped cream. So if you want something lighter then that is okay but otherwise try some of the other stuff. read more

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We drove from central NJ to Amina in PA to celebrate a friend's birthday, and the place itself was really nice, clean, with beautiful decor and an amazing vibe. Parking was tough since it's only street parking, and on a Saturday night there was none available, so we ended up leaving the car at the supermarket across the street. We had a 6:30 p.m. reservation, and I even called when they opened to remind them it was for a birthday, and the staff said they'd make a note. When we arrived we still have to wait to get our table which was fine. At first everything was great; we ordered the cheesesteak beignets, which were my favorite because the flavor and cheese just melted in your mouth. We also ordered deviled eggs but were given jalapeño cornbread instead. We didn't complain since our waitress had recommended the beignets and they were so good, but the jalapeño cornbread was just plain and nothing special. For my main dish I followed her suggestion and got the smothered turkey wings, which were amazing. The turkey was juicy and tender, and I loved the brussels sprouts and sweet potatoes on the side. For dessert we tried the caramelized apple pie spring rolls, but they took a long time to come out. While waiting I reminded the waitress it was my friend's birthday, and when the dessert finally arrived she just dropped it off, quickly said "happy birthday," and walked away. I understand Saturdays are busy, but there were four of us and we only got two spoons, no plates, and then she handed us the bill while we were still eating apple pie with our hands, saying other people were waiting for the table. The 20% tip built in our bill felt unfair since the service was rude. Overall the food was really good and the place looks great, but parking is difficult and the service on a busy Saturday night was disappointing. read more

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The food was delicious. Everything came out hot and fresh. The oxtail gravy surprisingly went well with the sweet potato and carrot puree. Alot of the dishes are shareable. The drinks packed a nice punch as well. Our waitress was super nice and very attentive. She made sure our water stayed full. Upscale vibes, but plenty of room to enjoy your time with family. They even have a private area in the back for larger parties. Highly recommend. read more

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The service was great! The ambiance was very romantic! The food did not disappoint! We had Starters of Deviled Eggs and Cheesesteak Beignets. I had the Short Ribs, my husband had the Gumbo. We had the Watermelon Cheese Cake desert. read more

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Visited Amina for brunch on a Sunday afternoon. Our reservation was at 12:30pm but it still took us a bit to be seated. I'd say the theme of the entire visit is that the restaurant was understaffed. Once we were seated, it took a while for our server to stop by. We asked for a drink menu and eventually had to borrow one a table near us. I ordered coffee but after I finished my cup it remained dry without any offers for a refill or a chance to ask for one. Similarly, my cousin asked for a pineapple juice that never arrived. My braised oxtail grits arrived lukewarm but my other cousin's catfish was piping hot. The inconsistencies kept mounting and, to add insult to injury, the same server who took forever to bring us the bill and never checked in nearly chased us out of the restaurant assuming we had not paid when there was plenty of cash (including the tip that she didn't deserve but was already built into the bill) sitting on the table. That was the fastest we had seen her move all morning, so she's capable of hustling...just not for the sake of customers. Maybe it we had a server other than Ebony I'd be able to give 4 stars but...alas... read more

Amina's is located in Old City Philadelphia. Was on my list of restaurants to try for Black history month. Amina's is black female owned. I must say driving and parking is a challenge in this area so keep that in mind if you drive. We made a reservation for 4:30pm on a Thursday, so that might be half the problem with traffic. It was great as far as the restaurant was concerned, because they were not busy yet. We were seated right away and our waiter (Esra) was great. He was very professional with a touch of "I've known you all my life". He was very friendly, giving us good advice about the great things on the menu. We decided on the Cheesesteak Beignets for an appetizer. They were delicious. I have no idea how they are made, just very juicy and favorful. I would definitely get those again. My daughter decided on the Shrimp & Cheesesteak PO' Boy, with French fries. This was also delicious. She couldn't stop eating it, even though she was full. I ordered this to go for my husband, since my daughter enjoyed it so much. I decided to get the Smothered Turkey wings platter. It comes with 2 nice size turkey wings, Brussels sprouts, sweet potato's and gravy on the side. I don't like Brussel sprouts and ask for a replacement vegetable and he said I couldn't substitute. I really don't understand that, but I didn't debate him. Turned out I really liked the way they were prepared. They taste like they were sautéed and just slightly charred. Not bitter as I would of thought they would be. The turkey wings were tender and fall of the bone good, along with the gravy. Never had sweet potato's that were prepared in small cubes, but they were delicious as well. Their portions were large enough for me to take home for another meal. Esra (the waiter) was sweet enough to bring my daughter a cup of ice cream, because the vist was part of us celebrating her birthday. We both sung happy birthday to her. I really enjoyed my experience at Amina's. I loved their take on Southern Cuisine. A few negatives: I really don't like adding a gratuity charge to a tab for a party of 2. I feel it should be for larger parties. That's just my opinion! This is why I've taken a star away. Along with the fact that their bathrooms are downstairs. Which is not elderly or handicap friendly. Their location (for me), is not in a convenient place, because of traffic and parking very inconvenient. Love the food, service, and prices were competitive. I would recommend Amina's and I may go back for a special occasion. P.S. They are open: Friday 4pm-12am Saturday 10am-12am Sunday 10am-10pm * Monday closed Tuesday 4pm-10pm Wednesday4pm-10p Thursday 4pm-12am Also best to make a reservation read more

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The service and food was AMAZING! Nelly works at the bar and the customer service she shows is top notch. The atmosphere and music made it just that better. I highly recommend and will be back again. A+A+A+A+A+ read more

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Came for the brunch specials with a friend on a Saturday...Loved the seasoning on the chicken! The waffle was pretty good as well. Definitely was a good balance of sweet and savory! And the passion fruit mimosas were just what we needed Our waitress was cool, but I really enjoyed the bartender, very personable! Didn't care for the automatic 20% gratuity as it was only 2 of us. Beautiful on the inside but a lot smaller than I had expected. read more

Amina - Chicken and Red Velvet Waffle - Southern Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I had the opportunity to visit this black owned restaurant for Philly restaurant week and everything on the menu was delicious! We started off with the cheese steak beignets and shrimp tacos. We also ordered off the restaurant week menu and had the most savory scallops that come with a fried tomato and crème brûlée. Now the portion size was small however, it was so good we just ordered two. For the entrees we had the braised oxtails and Amish chicken very flavorful. Seasoned just right! The service was also good. We received a warm welcome from the hostess and our bartender Nadia was great! This place is small yet intimate well worth visiting! The decor is also nice and adds to the ambiance as well! read more

Amina - Crown drink - Southern Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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I made a reservation about a week in advanced for a birthday dinner Sunday October 19th at 2:30pm. I arrived at 2:15, there was no staff around to greet me so we just stood there waiting for a hostess. After about 5 minutes of standing and looking around, I made eye contact with the bartender and he advised we would be helped shortly. After another 5 minutes of waiting I see the bartender and a waiter have drinks with other customers having a great time laughing and we were still standing. We continued to wait until we decided if we would continue to wait. We ended up leaving. I found it very professional to have no host present and to be ignored by other staff members. I booked a reservation based off of a recommendation as I live in NY and was unfamiliar with the Resteraunt scene. Safe to say Amina did NOT leave a good first impression at all and I will not be returning. read more

...sometimes you just need a good restaurant to go to with a friend. You know, a comfy warm place to eat a classy yet down home meal that sticks to your ribs. An eatery with wonderful service and cozy seating. Where you can sip on a delicious drink and wonder who is programming that amazing playlist in the background. Yup. Amina is THAT spot. The cornbread. The collard greens. The chicken basket. Delectable. I will return to Amina very soon! read more

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When my Black consultants are in town to meet with the Black Director (that'd be me) about Black issues we're going Black owned every time. Every time! Amina was on every who's who in Philly list and my friend gave a glowing review on their catered orders so we went for it. Made a dinner res for 6pm on a weeknight. Let me give you the rundown: Service was great. The folks working the hosting station were fantastic and gave us the lay of the land. The vibe on the inside is kind of upscale moody, especially at the tables. Fat and Accessibility Things to Note: online I was concerned about the chairs. They appeared to be velvet with side arms. In my experience those are typically narrow in the seat but I thought there's no way a place is serving Black folks and not having seats to fit a variety of bodies and bottoms. When we got to the restaurant the seats were fine. I had room and the sides weren't rubbing against my legs. Whew! If you need something armless I would speak with someone directly beforehand. I indicated a preference for that on my reservation, but I didnt need to follow up because the chairs were OK. YMMV. The bathroom is down a steep, narrow staircase. I made it fine. My companion who has some mobility issues found it a bit more challenging. I wonder if this is the only one in the restaurant? If this setup presents a challenge for you, I'd ask before you book. The food: Good googlymoogly it makes no sense for something to be this good while also not being heavy or overly seasoned. More on that later. My friends got: -Deviled eggs -cornbread -fried chicken basket -salmon I got: -po boy cheesesteak -Brussels sprouts -called a late audible for the Mac n cheese and am so so so glad I did. My mama needs to step her game up - just sayin' All in all, we ate like kings - it legit looked like a thanksgiving spread. And we didn't get the itis after which was a win since I had to drive an hour back home to Jersey. There are a lot of internet cooks - and Yelp reviewers apparently - who say if you ain't sneezin it ain't seasoned. But my companions and I admired the restraint in the dishes because the flavors could shine through. This food was really, really good, no Kleenex necessary! read more

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The food was incredible, the music was spot-on, and the customer service was fantastic. I highly recommend this excellent restaurant. read more

Brunch was excellent with big portions and great options. Nacheros and Chicken and Waffles were the highlights of our trip. Topped it off with a wonderful Peach Cobbler that even my picky 15yr old enjoyed! read more

We visited Amina for dinner on a Saturday evening. The food was very good, although the oxtail came out lukewarm and the creamed corn was a bit too sweet. The staff was friendly and professional, but the wait time for seating and service was too long and team members appeared uncoordinated (clearly due to understaffing). The ambience offers an appealing atmosphere with beautiful artwork and decor. I think this place has a lot of potential--that would benefit from increased staffing--and I'll certainly give it another try. read more

The ambiance the food the service was freaking amazing! I went for my birthday and had a fantastic time! This is definitely the spot to be at. *Chantel* read more

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A friend of mine and I decided to meet up at this restaurant to get food and drinks. When I arrived the city was busy but I was lucky to find paid street parking. I walked into a busy restaurant that was small and super cute. The manager Ken walked us over to the table, and him and the host were great. Sage was our server, and she was nice. I started with the espresso martini, followed by the old fashioned and both were very good. My friend for the margarita and she enjoyed it. For our meals, I got the gumbo, and she got the turkey wings. Both dishes looked good, and both dishes tasted good. I enjoyed the gumbo flavors and the turkey flavors as well. All in all we had a good experience. The place is a little pricey but qas good. Black-owned and a good crowd. read more

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