Fantastic Dining Experience! We recently had the opportunity to dine and take in a jazz show at…read moreSouth. From the moment we walked in the door we were swept away by the welcoming vibe! The level of attention demonstrated by the Manager, Alissa, Steve and Ashley was quite impressive! The food and drinks were superb and the jazz show was the icing on the cake culminating in a night to remember. We would highly recommend South for a great time!

If you're looking for more than just a delicious dinner this is a great spot! The jazz club was…read moreintimate but wonderful. Top notch talent. Staff was friendly and on point from beginning to end. They do take the dress code seriously, I saw people get turned away for athletic wear. It's clear on their website and not asking too much for an upscale night out. Prices weren't ridiculous, especially since portions were plentiful. A lot of people were leaving with leftovers. The specialty drinks are a bit pricey tho. The cornbread and Mac n cheese are a must order the moment you sit down to start things off. Both served in a small skillet, perfect to share. The cornbread bread was flavorful and the butter that comes on top you def want to let that melt right in! The Mac n cheese noodles were a little softer than I would of preferred but the blend of cheeses and the crisp crust on top made me not worry about the doneness of the noodles, it was top notch! We went classic with the entrees - catfish with gulf shrimp. The catfish was cooked perfect super tender and flaky. I wasn't thrilled with the shrimp, for "gulf shrimp" as they listed in the menu they were a lot Smaller than I expected and a little tough. The sauce they came in was nice. I would have liked some kind of sauce on the side for the catfish. The collard green rice was delicious and the broccoli that came with it was prob the most delicious broccoli I've ever had, just cooked well in lots of butter! The other entree we got was the fried chicken. Really delicious and tender. It came with a sweet potato side that was yummy and a classic collard greens Even tho we were stuffed we had to try the bread pudding, it was served with a Side of delicious ice cream. The bread pudding was perfect! I would definitely return even just to eat and try more menu items but the jazz club is a must do! Beautifully decorated and classy establishment all around

Love love loved this bar soooo much! Bartenders were down to earth and chill. Gave us some great…read morerecommendations on other places to check out in Philly during our stay. Ambiance was as dive bar as you can get folks. With some amazing artwork throughout on the walls which you can buy if you fancy something. Cheap drinks. Great service. Good times. What more can you ask for? Will def be back.

A true cash only dive bar that was really freaky with an age of 25 to enter. The name Dirty Franks…read moreis absolutely perfect for this abortion. It was more of a playful nostalgic environment rather than a place where I would eat, but for a quick strong cocktail or beer it was a fantastic hang out. There were several of us and the bar was slammed. Loved the Ms Pac-Man arcade game and the Godzilla pinball machine next to the dart board. The gender neutral bathroom was a disaster and loved it. The door had a posted sign as a warning, "One Urinal, One Toilet, One Lock". The walls and ceiling (yes ceiling) was plagued with colorful marker ink and stickers, basically graffiti. Was not sure if I was permitted to add to the decor, but I wanted too so badly. Surprisingly, the sink, urinal, and toilet was so clean that the white porcelain shined against the graffiti. The retro-inspired geometric pattern of white and black hexagons created an inviting tile floor. If you are visiting Philly, you gotta take a peek. Guaranteed this is a stop you wont soon forget.

In a world where ordering all flats is typically an upcharge, it's refreshing to look down at a…read moreplate of wings untainted by drums. The homemade buffalo sauce was excellent, but pales in comparison to the service I received from Jordan, the bartender. He's a beast, give him a raise. The band was great and the happy hour prices were unparalleled. 3.6 stars is a disservice.

I've been a frequent regular here for quite some time. This is a long review because I have a heap…read moreof compliments and then a serious complaint/request. First of all, it's important to understand that this place is literally our Blue Note. I don't say that casually, I lived in NYC for 15 years and was a regular at Blue Note. I am a massive jazz nerd and I live around the corner so I come here very often, but it's objectively far superior to the other jazz clubs in the city in terms of both booking and food. The music is a range, sometimes it's local (incl NYC) guys, but they also get a ton of the upper-middle tier, who are not household names, but are outright celebrities to jazz fans. Blue Note opts for the household names and won't book those guys, which is why Chris's is better. But just in the last 6-8 months, off the top of my head, I've seen Nate Henderson (at least 3x), Cyrus Chestnut, Eric Alexander, Emmet Cohen, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Joe Farnsworth, Peter Bernstein, and John Pizzarelli. At the same venue!! If you're into jazz you will understand how completely nuts that is. NYC could never. You would have to go to half a dozen venues and spend several business days on the subway to see that list in NYC. The food is also ridiculously good, reliably some of the best upscale food in CC imo. Frequently rotating menu (a good thing!), very creative, unbelievably good, and artistically plated. It is expensive, but if you do the dinner + show package it's much cheaper, and while the portions are not huge, you don't want to eat much more than that or you'll want to be lying down on the floor during the show. My complaint here is about the noise. Based on personal experience and some of the reviews I've read, there are people who don't understand that in the evening hours this is a ticketed music venue where people are here to see serious and often really well known musicians. A large portion of these musicians are not random local kids. There is a strong possibility that the person you're trying to talk over is very famous to people who like jazz. There is a cover charge because it's a music venue. There is a minimum purchase requirement because it's a music venue. If your intent is to have a full on conversation with your friends with random jazz vibes going on in the background, there are many other places in the city for that. Due to the acoustics of the space, when people are doing this even in the bar/high top area by the door, that sound carries and is overwhelmingly loud near the stage (as in literally it can overwhelm the music) and actively ruins the show for both the patrons and the musicians. It's super disrespectful. I've seen many shows that were totally ruined by this, and several to the point where patrons were cussing out the waitresses over it and the musicians were getting on the mic telling people to be quiet because they can't focus. I really wish they would include a request for people to keep talking to a minimum during performances in their set-opening announcement on the loudspeaker. It would be a simple way to set expectations ahead of time. This is the only reason for 3 stars - if they were to address this issue I would not even be able to give this place sufficient stars. 5 would not be enough. But that's how frustrating this issue is.

I had a good hot dog in spite of the fact they refused to put onions on my hot dog…read more I was extremely disappointed that I was not allowed to add onions to my hot dog on account of the fact that another menu item had onions. The dog was still good but it would have been better with onions, this place really makes you take for granted simple hospitality. I understand onions are not free and not on the hot dog I ordered, but I find it hard to rationalize not giving a guest onions on their hot dog if the restaurant has them in house.

Cellar Dog is a solid 4.5 stars, rounding up. (I haven't been to their NYC location, so rating the…read morePhilly one on its own merits.) Shout out to the friendly staff, especially bartender Tahj! Speaking of bars, Cellar Dog has beer, wine, and cocktails. And a house green tea shot. Hungry? They've got typical bar food. I like their Cellar dog - a hot dog is perfect with almost any drink, especially at a reasonable $4 (credit accepted). I've been here on quiet nights, and haven't experienced a cover charge (yet). There's a stage for live performances, and plenty of TVs playing sports (usually). Like pool? There's +4 tables available when you're feeling competitive.

Great dive/retro type bar. If you have ever heard of Joe's beer, and understand the meaning, this…read moreis a must stop. Bartenders are on point with service and prices are inline. Take a good luck around at slot of the most nostalgia. Highly recommend this joint.

The current incarnation of Ortlieb's is geared toward a crowd younger and hipper than I am, but…read morethat doesn't keep me away. When a visiting friend told me she'd never heard of nor had an espresso martini (gasp!), we headed here for the most fun presentation of the drink (see NY-style "Greek" coffee cup photo). My spouse loves their hot dog menu, which was developed with much care. The vegan menu is a hit with vegan friends/family. Trivia night is fun. They host good comedy shows. And the music lineup draws a crowd of people in the know about the next big thing. Follow them on the socials to keep up with the latest fun thing they are doing.

One of the realest places in the city. Excellent vibe with great drink options and killer music…read more And the knowledge of the staff makes it all the better.

Ok! This place was so unexpected! Was a former dive bar but now is a coffee shop by morning and…read morewine bar by afternoon/evening. The bartenders are so knowledgeable about the wines and I'm excited to go back. Great music selection playing. Just a very laid back place to be. I also learned that they have 20% champagne bottles on Sundays!

Good time, vibes and excellent music! Gem of the East is what the Clef Club is. Offering…read moreentertainment, education and history. Send your children for instruction and inspiration, you go for the best music in the area. From the outside you wouldn't know how great this space is. It boasts a large cabaret style auditorium with a large performance stage. Additionally multiple floors for education, practice, research and recording. When you can plan a visit to the HISTORICAL PHILADELPHIA CLEF CLUB!

What a wonderful and somewhat hidden resource for the city of Philadelphia! A jazz club with…read moretop-notch musicians inside a renowned music school on South Broad and Fitzwater. They have a lot of immensely talented bands that play here, both "names" as well as up-and-comers as well as student open-mic pick-up bands. They also have a bar, which rounds out the experience. I am dinging them one star to four stars because the drink service is somewhat chaotic and, at least, some drinks are very expensive ($24 for a double-shot of Jack Daniela??!!). But this really, overall, is a five-star establishment and I am thrilled that they exist.

I visited MilkBoy the last time I was in Philadelphia, so when I realized I was staying nearby this…read moretime, I had to stop in again. I originally went in planning to have one drink and get some business stuff done. Well... one drink turned into another drink, and then I decided to order a Summer Kale salad with Chicken. And honestly, it was exactly what I needed! The salad was simple, fresh, and made with basic ingredients--nothing over the top, just perfect. The staff was cool and laid-back, and I love the atmosphere. It's open right out to the street, so you can sit back, relax, and watch everything happening around you. Definitely a great little spot to chill, have a drink, grab some food, and enjoy the Philly atmosphere. I'll definitely be back! Well, I couldn't help myself today! Because of the weather, I went back to MilkBoy, and this time I ordered a Chicken Caesar Salad. I was so hungry that I started eating before I remembered to take a picture! I also ordered a sugar-free Red Bull with vodka, and it was absolutely amazing. Everything was just what I needed, and the service was so thoughtful and wonderful.

sojo risin' $13 - drink has a pineapple and no raspberry fruit punch. I liked how it has no strong…read moreliquor flavor and was super easy to go down since I don't really like the strong liquor taste. Service took a minute and it's great ambiance on a monday night. decent amount of ppl

My sister is local to the area and insisted that our trip to visit her included an evening at Time…read more We arrived on Monday night around 9:30-10 pm. Everyone we interacted with was absolutely wonderful and pleasant, ranging from the team members to our fellow patrons. I had a gin and Sprite to drink and I ordered the burger for some grub. The drink was standard but on the strong side. I enjoyed the burger very much and found the fries to be hot and crispy, just as a good shoestring fry should be. Of course, we enjoyed the live music that swirled around the bar that evening. The band was great and upbeat. I would definitely return!

I've been to TIME multiple times over the last month alone and have always loved the food, music,…read moreatmosphere, and service, which is exactly why I chose to bring friends visiting from out of town here on a Friday night. Unfortunately, this was by far the worst experience I've had. We had a 7 PM reservation and arrived at 7:15 PM. I acknowledge that we were late and apologized to the host. However, we arrived within the stated grace period. When we checked in, the hostess explained that because we arrived later within the grace period, our 90-minute seating window would still end based on the original reservation time. We acknowledged that and had absolutely no issue with it. What made the experience uncomfortable was how aggressively we were reminded about the time throughout the entire meal. We were reminded at least 5-6 separate times how much time we had left. Comments like "just so you know you have 25 minutes left" and "our next party is coming in 5-10 minutes" made it feel like staff was actively trying to rush us out before our reservation time had even ended. Mind you, we already understood the policy. One reminder would have been enough. Instead, it completely changed the energy of the evening and made us feel unwelcome and pressured to leave. We had originally planned to stay through our reservation and then move to the bar for the live music afterward, but after being repeatedly rushed, we decided to leave entirely and spend the rest of the night elsewhere. The most disappointing part was the interaction with the manager, Eric. Rather than listening or showing any understanding, he immediately became defensive and aggressive. He repeatedly insisted we were "15-20 minutes late," which was simply not true -- we arrived during the stated grace period. The issue was never the policy itself. It was the way we were treated throughout the night. It's unfortunate because this has genuinely been one of my favorite spots in Philly, and I've recommended it to multiple people. But this experience left a really bad impression, especially when bringing guests from out of town.

Hey friends! We ventured down here after grabbing lunch at Campo's. We actually didn't know there…read morewas a carnival here, we just wanted to be near the water, even better! Summerfest at Penn's Landing is such a summer time vibe! From a Ferris wheels to funnel cakes, this mini carnival is the perfect summer excursion. A great bonus are the breathtaking waterfront views. Some notable attractions are the Ferris wheel, two-level carousel, basketball, mini-golf, indoor arcade, roller skating rink, carnival food stands and cocktail bar! We didn't stay long so we didn't get try any of the attractions but I'm excited to come back and make a whole date night out of it! -The carnival itself is free to get in -Skates are available for purchase($12) on site. Plus a $5 admission fee. -Parking is limited -Plenty food vendors and cocktail bar -All ages friendly -Purchase tickets for attractions on site. -Outdoor concerts held here all summer long! Check their website for more details. -Pet Friendly -Open now until 9/1/25 Enjoy!

I used to frequent this place a decade ago. I went here last evening for their 2024 December…read moreholiday setup and it was not good. The decor is pretty so you can take strategic photos to give the impression of a good time but it basically has an ice skating rink, dusty arcade, concession stands with generic carnival/fair food, a merry go round (pretty to look at but I could have a better time doing jug handles in Nj), fire pit seating (one open seating and the other reserved), and there's a $20 charge to park. Now I came here on a Wednesday night. The place was practically empty. The security scanned my friend, nephew, and me. However, my nephew's gf was not scanned bc the security guard says she looks safe/fine (she's a different ethnicity and I'll leave it at that). When we walked into the empty reserved fire pit section a security guard came over to redirect us bc this was the "paid/voucher" section. Now, we didn't even sit down and I was trying to ask him what else can we do here etc. he couldn't even focused on my questions just tunnel vision about having us go over to the free fire pit section. Like sir chill out all we we were trying to do is understand the area and how to navigate it. So we walk over to the free fire pit section the ambers from the pit blow in the wind and that's scary but we say there for maybe 5 mins bc again this place looks better than it actually is. We walked through the lack luster concession stand area to the arcade. My friend played guitar hero and one of the buttons didn't work so that's a fail plus he's a hard core guitar hero fan. We exited the arcade to go to the Ferris Wheel that no one was on. It's pretty. The security guards near that were actually nice and kind. We didn't ride it. I think that's a level of insanity I haven't reached to be the only ones on a giant rotating circle in the freezing cold. Now if I wanted a great photo mayhaps.... Then we paused realizing like a bug at a bug light in the summer this was a bad idea so we left. If you have tiny children under 11 they might enjoy the lights. If you're an influencer great place for holiday themed photos. If you're trying to show people new to Philly a good time..... then it's a no. It seems to be some construction too. The occupant space is small. I will say other summer or other festival types might be better. This Christmas holiday winter city thing is a hard pass. :( not happy