This is my friends favorite restaurant in the city, so naturally we had to check it out. I…read moreabsolutely love the ambiance and decor. It really embodies the Parisian vibe and makes you feel like you are not in Philadelphia. Onto the food! The bread basket and butter are always things I look forward to. The cranberry nut bread is amazing and it's always a great way to start a meal here so I love that they bring this to you. My absolute favorite thing to order that I cannot go without is the Warm Shrimp Salad. The shrimp is cooked perfectly and paired with this amazing lemon dressing that is creamy but not too heavy. Adding the sun-dried tomatoes and the avocado is perfection. I usually make a combination bite of all of the ingredients and it is heaven to my taste buds. I highly recommend this entrée. We have gotten a lot of other things on the menu before, but some of the standouts include the French Onion Soup, the Tuna Carpaccio, the Escargot, the Tomato Tart, and honestly just a side of the fries. The fries here are delicious. The waiter recommended the Tuna Carpaccio and oh my gosh it was so good. It was salty and the tuna is so melt in your mouth and the bread went perfectly with it. The tomato tart just tasted like an elevated pizza so you can't really go wrong with it. My husband absolutely loves the Escargot and I think the sauce that it comes with is really good. Their take on a French Onion Soup is so good. The cheese layer is decadent and the soup is rich, salty and just delicious. Getting a side of the fries with the aïoli they bring you is also pure joy. We never have a bad time when we come here. Sometimes it is hard to get a weekend reservation, but there tends to be a lot of cancellations so just keep checking and you're sure to find something. The restaurant is so big yet always packed. It is really impressive because there's never a wait time for your food and you always get good service. This place is like a machine, it's so incredible.

On warm days, people watching at the outdoor tables is a great way to have a meal. The food is…read morepretty good and you're more than likely to find something for that picky eater. The bread basket is always good. The staff here is always excellent and when we've had parties of 8 or more they do a fantastic job. The only downside is that it can get pretty noisy on a busy night - I mean really noisy.

Tria has been one of my favorite spots since my college days and I was sad to see some of their…read moreother locations close. The pistachio herbed ricotta with lavender honey and duck salad were my favorites. Duck is no longer on the menu and has been replaced by the chicken. The smoked salmon salad was very good as well. Service is attentive. They do Sunday School, during which they used to offer a beer, wine, and cheese for half off each Sunday. Now, I believe it is a wine and cheese pairing and they also do wine classes etc. The interior is small so it can get packed quickly. Make reservations if you're planning to come on a weekend or during busy times!

I was looking to have a quick bite in Center City and happened to walk by Tria. I took a quick look…read moreon Yelp and immediately went in - I didn't even look to see what type of food they serve. I was a little surprised it had boards with cheese-charcuterie and meats. I saw some nice appetizers and chose a sandwich as well. I started with the Artichoke Hummus with Feta and Grilled Focaccia - it was excellent! Large chunks of artichoke with the creamy hummus and little balls of feta were such a great combination. However, it was the Grilled Focaccia that brought the spread to its peak. Light and slightly crunchy it was so delicious with the hummus! Next up, the Pistachio Herbed Ricotta with Lavender Honey Bruschetta. I took my first bite started to chew and had to close my eyes as I was transported to a 'heavenly' taste. The pistachio with the creamy ricotta was amazing, and with the lavender honey, it was over the top. I told the server it could be a dessert as well! After two great appetizers, I was really looking forward to my 'main dish' - the Smoked Chicken Sandwich with Cabot Cheddar, fresh tomato and arugula, and a truffle herbed aioli (I opted out of the bacon). I took a bite and of this thick smoked chicken breast with a fabulous aioli dressing and was delighted it was every bit as delicious as the appetizers! The chicken was tender complimented by the cheese, tomato and arugula-but I had the dressing come on the side and found myself adding more and more, it was so good! What a gem in Center Cjty - it's a must try!

came here to celebrate birthday with reservation on resy. the staff was accommodating in moving our…read morereservation to later of the night. when we arrived, we were seated immediately. The ambiance was nice, it was perfect for dates and small group gatherings. for the appetizer, we got the duck crepe which was tasty. the duck was tender and folded in the crepe. for the entrees, we got the rib eye and the lamb. both were tasty as well. both portions were good. we also got a complimentary birthday mousse as dessert! it was a nice touch and shows how much the staff cares about making our meals special.

It's a nice bar experience but if you are considering joining for dinner I would book a…read morereservation; otherwise it's bar seating. Food met expectations. Mostly cold items on happy hour menu the best of which is the duck pate. I tried the butter and radishes and the burger and found the pate to be my fav of all. Highly recommend the pate. Bartender made me a omakase camomile and early grey tea with lemon and honey water - I loved it

Lovely atmosphere and great service. Food was very good and they have a nice price fix menu.read more

Chateau Rouge decor is cozy chic. The restaurant is small and can probably fit no more than about…read more22 people ( with tight seating). Everyone that assisted me was nice and helpful with my menu choices. This is a BYOB location so of course I brought a bottle of wine with me! I ordered the Yassa Chicken (Two chicken legs in an onion based sauce, coming with Dijon mustard, olives and carrots) with white rice. The chicken was flavorful but a little tough for my liking. Chateau Rouge is great for a date night.

Monk's Cafe has been a favorite of mine for years - I love Belgian beers, and this is one of the…read morebest spots in the city for them. Small, rustic, a little loud, Monk's Cafe is exactly what you want from a proper Belgian beer bar. Original plan was to sneak away solo for a bit during our Labor Day weekend trip, since we had two families with young kids in tow, but in the end everyone decided to come along, and it turned out to be a great call. There are plenty of kid-friendly food options, so nobody was stuck without something to eat. The real treat this visit was a tap takeover by Cantillon, the legendary Belgian lambic brewery out of Brussels. Getting to try a couple of their beers on tap was honestly a bit of a dream - it's the kind of thing you don't expect to find outside of Belgium, so I definitely took advantage. Food-wise[1], we ordered the pork belly, the duck salad, and the squash & mushrooms - all excellent, but the duck salad was the standout of the table. The also offer 5 different kinds of mussels, each version prepared with a different kind of beer, and multiple vegetarian options. This is a step above typical pub food, more refined without losing any of the coziness. We went as a group of six on a Saturday late afternoon, no reservation, and waited about 30 minutes for a table - not bad at all for a Saturday. We grabbed a couple of beers at the bar while we waited, and ended up getting seated at one of the large round tables up front, which worked perfectly for our group. Already looking forward to going back. ------------------------------------ [1] Menu: https://www.monkscafe.com/menu

just as fantastic, if not better than last time!…read more my friend and i swung by after our original plans to go to happy hour fell through, and we were easily able to get a seat around 4 pm. we shared one serving of the duck salad, and our waitress was so so sweet to split it into two plates for us. we also share the thai curry mussels and frites which i had last time as well. their fries are so good and the sauce is amazing. the broth of mussels was also so flavorful and we loved dipping the bread in. we had a great time and were both full afterwards! the highlight was definitely the amazing service, everyone was so so sweet and checked in on us several times. by the time we left, it was definitely getting busy, so i recommend going early! it can get quite loud as well when it's busier because of the intimate seating, so be warned.

Visited on a Friday to celebrate my bday (thanks for working with me on all of the last-minute…read morechanges Noah!!) and absolutely loved this place. I tried: + Pickled shrimp + Half dozen east coast oysters + green garlic escar-roll + Heirloom tomatoes with peaches and fromage blanc + castle valley polenta with corn and chanterelles + Fried zucchini flowers + Extra sour baguette The tomatoes and polenta were the top highlights. Also loved the pickled shrimp, oysters, and escar-roll. Only miss was the zucchini flowers - couldn't really taste the flowers, just batter, and the ratatouille wasn't my favorite flavor. Otherwise everything was a hit! We were too full for dessert but they gave us samples of the blackberry cheesecake soft serve which was phenomenal. Perfect ending!

My two friends and I went to My Loup for my birthday dinner. For appetizers, we ordered pickled…read moreshrimp with aioli and saltine crackers, green garlic "escar-roll", and quail "galan-terrine". Then, for the entrees (we shared), we ordered the bavette (steak) with green beans and potato salad and striped bass, and for dessert, we ordered the corn brûlée. For drinks, two of us ordered a cantaloupe mocktail which was very refreshing. Overall, the food was great. I never knew you could pickle shrimp but pairing it with the saltine crackers was a nice touch since the pickled shrimp would be too sour on its own. The green garlic escar-roll tasted like a fancy garlic roll and it was pretty big for one person so it was easy to share. However, it was hard to cut and share the quail "galan-terrine" since the terrine is inside a quail bird and the bones were still there. The richness of the terrine was balanced with the brioche bread, since we spread it on top of the bread. The bavette (wagyu beef) was delicious but it was a bit on the chewy side since it was cooked medium rare (they didn't ask if we had a preference for the steak - rare, medium rare, medium well, well, etc) and the striped bass was fresh (however, the portion of the bass was small). For dessert, we ordered the corn brûlée and we didn't realize it was a corn brûlée (thought it was a regular crème brûlée at first) but it did have a subtle corn flavor, if you like the taste of corn desserts. Since it was my birthday and I made the reservation letting them know, they surprised us with two complimentary desserts: soft serve in mini sauce cups and a caramel ganache. They also gave me a super cute card with the My Loup logo (wiener dog) signed by the staff. This was one of the best birthday dinners I've had and I felt special. I would come back again, especially to celebrate special occasions and birthdays. The staff were sweet, the food was delicious, and the extra desserts and card were wonderful. :)

i have been to her place 2x now (3 if you include his place thai supper club) and absolutely…read moredeserving of a michelin star. my favorite thing about her place is that the menu rotates every 3 weeks; it's a different experience every visit. they use local suppliers and the ingredients are fresh and season dependent. if you are a picky eater, this is not the restaurant for you. the food here is creative and unique, each menu is so different but delicious nonetheless. i will say: definitely check the menu beforehand -- if there's something you definitely will not like, try for a different menu rotation. also, her place was much better than the his place pop-up. (his place was not worth the $$$, her place was worth the $$). my boyfriend thoroughly enjoyed our last experience here, we already have a reservation booked in may and are excited to see the menu for that rotation. the pasta here is always phenomenal. during the dinner, they typically offer two additional options for entrees -- a pasta and a entree. my boyfriend and i opted in for both this last visit, and they were both phenomenal. i really enjoyed the soft shell crab addition, an indication that summer is here. we were absolutely stuffed by the end of the meal... perhaps we didn't need both add-ons. i absolutely adore how small & intimate this experience is. chef amanda talks about each dish and her inspiration between courses, and she even personally brings food out for the tables. the decor is beautifully thought out with stunning plates, and celebrations will earn you a card, party hats, or a happy birthday song. absolutely perfect for a small celebration or date night! can't wait to come back in may :)

What an incredible experience at Her Place! I've heard so many wonderful things and I'm so glad I…read morefinally got to check it out. We went toward the tail end of the menu (it's rotates every 3 weeks) and everything was so fresh and delicious. The space is so cute and intimate, which makes sense why it's so hard to get a reservation, it probably holds about 35ish people. Their team is ON IT. Explaining dishes, checking in, offering wine pairings. While you're paying for the delicious food, it's really the experience as well. The food was so incredible and they do such a great job of explaining each dish and the thought process behind it. Everything was so great and even the things my table were a bit intimidated by (raw fish), was fantastic and great to give it a shot! The sourdough cookie handed out with the check literally changed my life. If you have an opportunity to snag a reservation at Her Place, DO IT!

Not gonna lie. I thought I was in a different establishment, which shares the same entry way. The…read moreplace I was thinking I was going to actually downstairs, reachable by a staircase. This place was immediately to the right, and the branding was so discreet that I didn't realize until I was halfway through my experience that I was in the wrong place. WHOOPSIES. But I digress. Anywhoooooooo, we popped by for happy hour and I happily enjoyed my $9 happy hour little cheeseburger. SO juicy and delightful. The coke was $4 in a small narrow glass. Remind me to quit drinking soda because in this day and age, it's officially a splurge. The vibe is down lit, discreet, classy. Fabulous careful service by the lovely bar tender.

My husband and I had an amazing happy hour at The Lesieur recently! Prices were very reasonable for…read morewine and beer, and the bites we had were delicious. The salmon tartare was dressed perfectly and served with a few crispy slices of bread. The onion crepes were soooooo cozy (perfect for a winter night!) and was a fun play on a French onion soup. Service was very warm as well, and quite efficient. The bar and lounge area beautiful. All in all a lovely spot for a pre-dinner drink/bite!

This is based just on their happy hour. Some weeks just call for good food, delicious drinks, a…read morebeautiful space, and a good friend to enjoy it with. It's been a week, so this little pocket of joy was especially welcome. Grateful for delicious food (highly recommend the chef's snack and burger) and great cocktails. Their dirty martini and espresso martinis were really really tasty. Can't wait to come back!

I finally made it to Enswell! It was 11 o'clock on a Tuesday and I hadn't eaten breakfast. I was…read morewalking by and saw Breakfast Sandwich on the menu and thought 'perfect'! The venue is very nice - it's in the Touraine, the historic (1917) apartment building. I was immediately seated, and waited on by a very friendly and gracious server. Enswell was started by the founders of Rival Brothers Coffee - there's a coffee bar featuring the namesake brew. I ordered the Breakfast Sandwich with a side of French Fries. I asked for my egg to be 'cooked through'. The restaurant makes its own English Muffins from a sourdough bread - they are outstanding! The farm eggs were cooked perfectly and the Cooper Sharp Cheese with a little mayo gave the sandwich a savory, rich taste. The French Fries were good - thin, a little crisp on the outside, but tender inside. They made a nice side with the sandwich. Well, I'm sorry I waited so long to try this wonderful little cafe! The Breakfast Sandwich is a must! I'll be anxious to stop back and try another dish!

Simply fabulous! My son treated me to the Sunday Brunch for my birthday. The service was…read moreimpeccable, the staging of the food beautiful and not overwhelming with interesting placement of the stations, including some in the kitchen. Our view from our table was delightful, looking over a nearby park. I cannot recommend this highly enough! Be forewarned it is a bit pricey but worth it. It holds up the Rittenhouse reputation for excellence.

Classy bar in Rittenhouse Square with great drinks…read more Bar 210, located on the second floor of the classy Rittenhouse Hotel and sharing a space with the Lacroix restaurant, has a staff of knowledgeable, friendly bartenders. The menu offers a selection of seasonal cocktails which are delicious. There are a wide selection of premium and super-premium liquors and wines available. The bar doesn't even stock the cheap stuff - Grey Goose and up. The food is good, but nowhere near as good as the Neighboring Lacroix menu. There are a wide selection of eats which are good but way overpriced. I enjoy the scallops and the Ceaser salad. The presentation for the dishes is beautiful, albeit the modest portions. Bar 210 offers great drinks at expensive, but worthwhile prices. Skip the food here as it is overpriced. Much better to save up and enjoy a fantastic dinner at Lacroix.