Amazing food. Service can be cold and dry…read more Ambiance : the music rocks when they have the bands . Crowd is usually tamed and quiet even with a banging band.

My Thanksgiving prix fixe experience was decent. The value was good for the relatively low price of…read more$59pp (same price for kids), but they did cut corners on some things, and the ambiance wasn't enticing to me. Hostess was welcoming and they were kind when we were about 5min beyond their 15min lateness window (we did call ahead about it though). Our table was comfortable and attractive, but the lighting was such that somehow we were under a bright light while the rest of the room was quite dark so it felt a little on display. I also got a real "city vibe" from the other patrons, like just cold and pseudo-hostile as I've often felt from city dwellers as a suburbanite. No smiles or even acknowledgment from others as you walk to/from the bathroom or brush past someone getting to your seat. Just did not feel like any holiday was happening in there. Other places downtown don't seem to have this vibe despite their obvious urban demographic. It could be the cold weather, political climate, or just that crowd at that time, but that was the overwhelming ambiance I felt. Had the "All In The Family" bourbon flight, including Basil Hayden, Knob Creek, and Maker's Cask. Loved the Maker's Cask, was not a fan of the others. Also had a Michter's US*1 which was a lucky blind pick for me, very good! I will say our server was quite sweet and did a very good job. She smiled, made eye contact, and was knowledgeable about the food. She wasn't fully versed in the extensive whiskey menu but they really need some kind of manual or bourbon "Bible" to explain all the various batches and makers, so I don't discredit her for that, though Twisted Tail ought to be on top of that with a didactics for their bountiful booze. I acknowledge and second many photos and reviews saying seasoning was needed, particularly on meats. My husband needed salt to try to save his "prime rib" by which he was so disappointed and consequently grumpy the rest of the meal. My son's ham was good but not the highest quality. My short rib was okay but also needed salt. Sides were varied and plentiful, and all tasted decent. I'd have to say they redeemed the meal for me. The variety and selection were spot on for Thanksgiving, all the tastes and flavors you would want or expect of the holiday! Dessert was pies that tasted at least a week old. They were dry, flavorless (except sugar), and difficult to cut. After 2 bites I just stopped eating. Flavors were the predictable pumpkin, apple or pecan. It really doesn't matter which I ate because all we tried were equally terrible. They charged an obligatory 20% service fee. We added another 10% to it.

Fun atmosphere but not great attention to the food. you (the customer) can find better. Maybe just…read moreget drinks here.

What an excellent find! I recently attended a wedding in Philly and we had a few hours to wander…read morearound before our flight. Due to the rain, we ducked into Bridget Foy's and what an excellent choice! It was Sunday and they offered a brunch menu. My husband ordered the Chicken and Waffles and definitely enjoyed it because I didn't get to try a bite. I got the chicken parm sandwich with a side salad. The sandwich was so tasty! Perfectly flavored and I loved the bread with the soft insides and crunchy crust. Mmm...I still think about this sandwich sometimes. I also got a espresso martini because...brunch :) We sat at the bar and the bartenders are super friendly. It looks like a place frequented by locals because many patrons came by the say hi to the bartenders and strike up a conversation. It was the perfect meal to end our trip to Philadelphia!

We always have great service. Never a wait and easy to walk in. Love the salmon soba dish or the…read moreceasar with grilled chicken or shrimp. Very warm atmosphere and the servers are nice and attentive.

This place is awesome! Neighborhood bar feel but also has amazing "craft" cocktails- I use the…read morequotations not because they aren't craft but because they don't have the stuffy feel of an uppity craft cocktail bar but the drinks are delicious! Leeah was our bartender and she was so accommodating and friendly offering her input when I was deciding on things. 11/10 would recommend this place.

Attending a group gathering here on a Friday night. The small reserved are was perfect. We even had…read moreour own bar tender who was fantastic. The food looked great. I heard the tacos were the best thing to order. I love that they have the main bar and then tge two extra rooms. Loved the vibe inside and would come back again to watch a game or hang out. Important note for those who have mobility issues. There is a very long flight of steps. I observed several people arrive not realizing this.

Went here for a murder mystery dinner. There isn't much parking or parking lots in the area so…read moredon't be surprised if you have to circle the block for awhile. They had a staircase you would enter to get to the bar. Then they had a private room with a bar that hosted this murder mystery. We started with some bread that was basic and not that good and an average salad. I ended up getting a chicken parmesan. It was pretty tasty. I really liked how it wasn't too saucy. The service was pretty well organized with how busy the murder mystery was. The strawberry cheesecake blew my mind. I highly suggest getting it. It was a great dessert to end our night. The strawberry drizzle on the cheesecake wasn't too sweet. It tasted like the perfect amount of strawberry compote.

Glory Beer Bar & Kitchen is a must if you're in the Independence Park area of Philly! My wife and I…read morevisited while we were there and loved it! They aren't lying when they say that they have an extensive beer menu! I had a Dancing Gnome Kolsch which was very good and then a Corsendork Christmas Ale which was fantastic! I normally don't like spiced beer, but this one was perfect! My wife and I shared the cheese and salumi plate which was so delicious! My only re is not getting the large! My wife had the crispy chicken sandwich which was really good. The crust was crunchy and the chicken was tender and juicy. I had the porchetta sandwich which was recommended by our waiter and was SO DELICIOUS! It is a must! At first my wife was concerned about the limited menu. They may not have an extensive menu but what they do, they do right! Our waiter was really great and very welcoming, especially as we were from out of town. The place has a rustic vibe which fits with its old town location. We loved it! If we ever find ourselves back in Philly, we will definitely visit Glory again!

Pretty good overall!…read more Considerably big space for Philly. They had an upstairs too but I am not sure why it wasn't open during majority of the night. When the big crowd from the conference left they opened the upstairs. The Mac and cheese is SO GOOD. Very creamy and rich, the bread crumbs were an amazing surprise edition. This fatty finished it before the beer came. Lots of beer choices. I took off a start be size they were under staffed. So we were just waiting around for the check and the waitress kept forgetting what we asked for. Honestly, not her fault. There were like ~100 people and only 3 employees that I saw. So no designated waiter for tables. These poor 3 employees were the bartenders and the table waiters.

Lucky's is THE best burger in Philly. They have a super unique menu with PBnJ burgers, Mac and…read moreCheese, Truffle, you name in. Their sides of tots and fries are incredible, perfectly seasoned and crispy. The burgers are smash-style so you have the option to go for a single or double. The prices are completely reasonable for the area, about 20 bucks for a burger and a side. While I've only done take out, the space is cool with plenty of seating and a welcoming staff. They've got the takeout game done right with packaging and it automatically recommends you put sauces and dips on the side so everything stays fresh. Lucky's is my number on recommendation for a burger in the city.

It's always correct to go here. Great and friendly service. Nicely priced items. And honestly a…read moregood vibe. It's just an easy place, with good food. Bring a friend and go.

I was very excited coming into this dining experience at Roxanne with the hype I was seeing online…read more To start it off, the place is very "unique" I'd say... very hipster edgy vibe. From the paper sign on the front door with handwritten sharpie reading "Roxanne (its a restaurant)", I should've known this would be an interesting one. I walked in for my 8 PM resy on a Saturday night and the place wasn't even 1/4 of the way full. There was one server taking care of all the tables, rightfully so. It took forever for the server to remember I was sitting there and to come take my order, so that was a rough start to the meal. I ordered 3 items and it was time for the meal to get started. First came out the raw prawn starter, which was just okay. Nothing really stood out about it, which kind of made it a chore to eat given that this dish was such a rich texture and mouthfeel to it with no contrasting textures to balance out the slimy richness. Next up was the scallops starter. Also was an extremely rich and creamy dish that would've benefitted from a crispy/crunchy texture contrasting ingredient being added. Got through these two starters and my stomach was already feeling very heavy from the richness. I was kind of regretting getting the entree that I chose after those two starters as my stomach couldn't really handle any more richness. But I chose the richest dish of them all, the duck breast entree. The sear and cook on the duck was great, they nailed it there. It came with a semi hard cheese, preserved strawberries, marinated peppercorns, and a rich sauce. It was pretty tasty and I liked the flavor contrasts of the fruit with the cheese and rich duck flavor. However, again, this one needed something crunchy mixed in there to offset a yet-again overly rich dish. The duck entree was pretty good, but I really regretted ordering it after those first two dishes. Overall, from the vibe of feeling like you're sitting in an illegal dining operation inside of someone's home art studio, to the subpar service even on a slow evening, to the lack of contrasting flavors, textures, and tastes of the dishes, this is definitely not a place I will be returning to.

The set menu at Roxanne was truly an experience to behold- from the ambiance, the food quality and…read moreselection, and service. -- As a first time diner at Roxanne, I was throughly wowed. Our reservation was for dinner at 8 PM on a Tuesday (8/5/25) with the set menu, and found we were the only ones with this time seating. It made our meal more intimate and special, as if we had rented out the whole restaurant for ourselves. We emailed Chef Alexandra pretty last minute (see email on website), so we were ecstatic that they could accommodate our request for set menu dining. The friendly service throughout our meal also echoed the welcoming nature of Roxanne as an establishment. Chef Alexandra, the amazing one-woman team, honestly wowed us with the set menu. Upon first glance, basically every type of protein was on the menu for us! As a whole, the plating was so whimsical and fun, and the portions were very generous for our party of 4. Around halfway through the meal, we were already full. The extensive menu started off with the appetizers of a baguette, beef tartare, and a shrimp cocktail. The baguette was regular, the beef tartare felt fresh, and the shrimp cocktail had a fantastic spicy cocktail dipping sauce. One of us just started drinking it like a gazpacho since it was so good! The next segment was the confit tuna, chicken, crab, salmon, and duck. The tuna was maybe less memorable than the delicate tart it was served on (and the hand the tart was served on), which really made the dish whimsical. Honestly, the next dish was most shocking dish for me personally- the chicken on a bed of hot sauce and sweet melon, which was such an interesting combination. I had my doubts, but it was such a perfect interplay of flavors! It really subverted my expectations. My personal favorite dish was the crab gnuddi, with its perfectly chewy bounce and generous healings of crab. The slice of duck was amazingly tender and juicy, but the other dishes were the stars for me. Lastly, dessert! Our dessert was a coffee crème brûlée and basque cheesecake. Once again, the plating and theatrics at the table, such as the pouring of cherry sauce over the basque cheesecake dish by Chef Alexandra, really made the meal memorable. For me, the crème brûlée was too sweet (as it should be!), but I really enjoyed the basque cheesecake! Plated like a fluffy cloud, it was airy and balanced perfectly with the sour cherry. I'm singing high praises for Roxanne, and highly recommend it as a "fancy" dining experience. From the service to the ambiance to the food, the all-in $190/pp price tag was well worth it. Although it's past my price point for frequent dining, it was really such a memorable experience!

This might be skewed since prices are so much higher in nyc where we live but we thought the food…read morewas great and very reasonably priced. Service was attentive and polite. Food came quickly. Ambiance a bit darker than I like but its a vibe so I'm not angry. Good drinks too! Cocktails are usually too sweet for me but the ones my wife and I had were the perfect mix of tasting the alcohol and not being too sweet.

This is my second time visiting but this time was strictly for happy hour. This was another…read morepleasant experience and the weather added an extra sprinkle on top of the experience. Pizza- 4/5, I loved that it was a thin crust and cut up in small bites Whipped feta- 3/5, perfect for a warm day. I loved the focaccia bread. I'm not a beats fan so that knocked this down a bit for me HH wine- 3/5 decent Overall I would visit again for sure. I loved the outdoor seating, it was a perfect way to end my Monday.

I wish Jen and I had shown up in matching flapper dresses because Sassafras feels like stepping…read morestraight into the 1920s. Huge bar, giant wall of liquor bottles, dim lighting, and a cool old-school vibe. I told the bartender that ordering a beer in a place like this felt like I was insulting him. He laughed and told me not to worry about it. The drink special was called "Naked and Famous," which honestly sounded like the perfect cocktail to order in honor of Jen. But then I spotted a dark beer on the menu that sounded too good to pass up. If you follow me, you know I'm slowly becoming a dark beer guy. I liked it a lot. The sandwich special was a cheesesteak. Sorry, I should've taken a picture of the menu. But I really enjoyed it, and for $18 it came with a mountain of seasoned fries, which feels like a bargain these days. Bomb Shell: the two people working absolutely crushed it. I don't know if they were understaffed or if Monday night got busier than expected, but they were working their tails off the entire time. Even with that, they stayed polite, friendly, helpful, and incredibly accommodating to the guy carrying around a mannequin. Great visit to Sassafras!

I had wanted to come here for sooo long and I should have gone sooner! Sassafras bar is soooo good!…read moreSince it was Valentine's Day we had about a 10 min wait to get seats at the bar - not bad. We both ordered a special cocktail - pornstar martini - and wowwwww it was so good. We didn't have time to stay for more unfortunately but I can't wait to go back. Great ambiance and our bartender was awesome.

My husband and I had gone to Malbec to celebrate our 10th wedding anniversary and we had an…read moreabsolutely wonderful evening! The food, ambiance and music were perfect and everyone from our server, the hostess, bartender and entire staff were very welcoming and made us feel like family. Eating some of the foods also brought back some lovely memories as my family is Argentine. We will certainly be back. :)

Came here for my boyfriend's birthday and it was the best experience ever…read more we had reservations for 7 PM, on a Tuesday night. The restaurant was not busy at all, and we were greeted right away as soon as we walked through the door. We were shown to our seats immediately, and the waitress came over very quickly. The vibe of this place was great, very calming and welcoming. She took our order and also gave us some recommendations. My boyfriend and I both ordered steaks and also an appetizer. Now the food here, props to the chef because it was the best meal that we had in Philadelphia by far. We love this place, and if we're ever back in Philadelphia, we will definitely be returning!