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Apricot Stone

4.5 (403 reviews)
Closed 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for kids
Good for groups

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Imani J.

I've been to the original location about 2 years ago and just recently went to their newer location and wow what an upgrade. Our server was incredibly knowledgeable and helped guided my 2 other friends and I through the menu. We ended up doing one of their specials where we get an assortment of items from the jump and we got more than enough food for us to split. All of their dips are incredibly fresh, their desserts were nuts.

Chicken Shawarma Plate
Miles A.

Was able to stop in here and had an excellent meal. There are two floors here and outside seating, with the upstairs having an open deck too. Hostess will seat you and bring water, and it is also BYOB. Menu had many middle eastern options with dips / sides and entrees. The platters come with choice of two dips for pita so you can try them with your meal. Muhammara was very tasty - good paprika taste and a little sweet with walnuts. Hummus also creamy and tasty. The buttered rice they serve is also so tender and savory. Chicken shawarma also juicy and spiced perfectly. Portion plate is huge so it's a lot of food for dinner. Great spot thanks.

Chicken Kebab
Micaelly A.

Visited this place with people from work and it was amazing! My boss placed the reservation, which we had to switch dates and they were super nice about it. We came in and had a table on the upper floor which was nice as it felt super private. Since we had a larger group we did a pre-fixed menu where we each selected our entrees but all the rest just came as a part of the menu. The food was DELICIOUS. Everything I tried was very yummy. I had lots of favorites but what I liked the most was the cheese spanakopita and the dips. Would gladly visit again with friends.

Patrick H.

Great somewhat of a hole in the wall Mediterranean restaurant. Food is solid. We sat at their outdoor seating, which is pet-friendly and great for a small group. Indoor has a quaint sitting space and great for a date. I had their kebab platter and it was delicious. They also have family dinners you can get if you prefer a bunch of food. This place is BYOB so remember to bring your booze. Service was OK; great server who was super nice, but didn't check on us enough and there were couple of times we were wondering where she was. There should be parking around and not a huge issue.

this atmosphere upstairs makes you feel like you're on vacation somewhere. A great escape from the busy area
Allie A.

Excellent quality of food, helpful and knowledgeable service, stunning atmosphere and overall high value for the price. BYOB is very convenient as there is a wine store a few blocks away on girard. I'll definitely be back.

Chicken Shawarma
Kevin T.

Apricot Stone has a cozy vibe and is a good place for some local Armenian! Our waiter was new but he's been to the restaurant a ton of times and gave great recommendations. The kebab and schwarma platters were delicious and their bread was my girlfriend's favorite part! She still brings it up often when thinking of Mediterranean to eat.

Kebab platters
Gonzalo C.

Great place with true Armenian food - if you like Middle Eastern food you'll love Armenian dishes. Friendly service, hearty portions, great value for money!

Absolutely love it here! I'm Armenian so this is comfort food at its finest! My family enjoyed it and I can't wait to go back! Sign up for their texts and you could win a free kabob or a % off for your next dinner!

Lara G.

My friends and I came here for a little girls night. (We love a good BYOB). It's also always fun to get a few things to share as apps which is exactly what we did. My favorite was the spanikopita. But the trio of dips was a close second! I am not in philly often, but would love to come back.

4 Piece Stuffed Grape Leaves. Vegan, Gluten Free

What an amazing experience! Services was excellent, food? Incredible! So SO fresh and well done! Very authentic REAL food! Loved this place and definitely coming back!

Clarissa V.

For some great middle eastern North African Mediterranean food- not AS price hiked inflation as everywhere else and for a really great meal. Cute lil date place if you want to sit on the patio. They have it heated and enclosed in winter or just stay inside the restaurant walls itself too. I remember people used to say that the owners grandma or mom cooked or created the menu and oversaw everything. That was a long time ago. But the food since I remember going is still good quality bi enjoyed it very much. My Moroccan man was very content with the whole meal. Although some prices were pricier than it could have been but eh I wanted to explore the menu and we were hungry. I loved the desserts. Tried em all and took some home

Manti

Order everything, it's all amazing. But be sure to have the manti and finish with the khataif.

View from our table.
dorothy s.

My son and his partner took me here for dinner last night. The food was just AMAZING. We got a full course with kebabs included. EVERYTHING was delicious. The dips. The appetizer. The salad. We had lamb, shawarma and Luleh. It was all so darned good. Baklava was excellent. Atmosphere was lovely. We were on the second level. Service was excellent. Will be a repeat customer for sure.

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AMAZING SHAWARMA! Great service and great vibes. I definitely recommend. Everything we had was amazing and BYOB is great.

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Fabulous food and service. A couple of new (for me) selections and I love that. My first visit and I'll plan to be back when I return to PA.

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Ask the Community - Apricot Stone

Do you offer any vegan desserts?

We do not for dinner service. If you would like to order for catering we can make our tahini baklava or anoush abur vegan desserts amongst others.

Are any of your meats Halal or Kosher?

Our meats are not Halal or Kosher

Is the baklava vegan?

The classic baklava is not. We do have a tahini baklava on our menu that is vegan. However we are not currently offering it.

Is this BYOB?

Yes it is BYOB!

Do you accomodate large private parties (rental of whole space)?

Yes we do accommodate private groups. Feel free to call us 2676066596 or email info@apricotstonephilly.com to discuss details.… Read more

Is the meat halal?

Hi Zainab. Thank you for your question. We do not use Halal meats for our kebabs. We can offer Halal meats for group events and caterings.

Is there a parking lot? Or street parking?

There is only street parking.

Hi, do you use halal meat? Thanks

Thanks for asking. We do not use halal meat on our menu. However if you and your guests want to dine in with us when making your reservation you can request it and we will accommodate for you.

Is the restaurant halal?

Hi Ria, While we use some Halal meats and other products we cannot state that we are a Halal restaurant. However if you and your group would like to eat Halal please call… Read more

Are dogs allowed in the outdoor seating area?

Yes we love dogs!

Is this a BYOB?

Yes we are BYOB and don't charge a corkage fee. We also accept credit cards

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