Philly is a city of many small neighborhoods. Mount Airy/Chestnut Hill is one of few that offer an…read moreintimate small-town charm. Nestled next to Lincoln Drive, Mount Airy Tavern is a local spot that juggles the paradox of being a dive bar and family-style restaurant. Environment This restaurant is a nice embodiment of exposed brick and gentle conversations.I've only sat inside on one occasion and the service was prompt yet inviting. Food This is where the restaurant truly shines. Yes,they have a handsome selection of local beers but the food outshines them all. Typically, I grab the Cajun Shrimp Pasta(only for those that can handle and appreciate spice) but if you're on the hunt for a quick snack the Parmesan Fries are also delightful. THE SAUCE Without question,this is my favorite restaurant in the Chestnut Hill/Mount Airy area. I would recomened this place to anyone looking in need of of a restaurant for a modestly priced first date or somewhere to rest your work demons. Happy eating!

This spot feels like a quant old fashioned pub which is nice. The price is right as well if you're…read morelooking for something casual and cheap for a night out with friends. The burger tasted kind of plain even though the description sounded great, the meat itself tasted really charred, as if it was cooked on a dirty grill which didn't taste good. My wife had the three cheese grilled cheese which was great for such a simple sandwich. The staff was pleasant enough and service didn't take long. May or may not try again, but if we do it certainly won't be for the burger. 2 beers and 2 meals only costed $44.95 after tax so it was worth it for a fairly cheap night out.

Amazing little wine bar in manayunk. I was walking by for restaurant week and decided to sit at the…read morebar and take in the vibes. Initially the host didn't see very hospitable but I found my way to the bar. The waiter was on his 5th day and he was conversational and took his time making a delicious espresso martini. Then I found out the restaurant was closing in a few weeks on its 40th anniversary. Hopefully they close with a bang!

Sangria was on point Spicy meatball Pizza was deliscious…read moreParmasean Fries Gnocchi Deward's neat and clean Many of the restaurants in Manyunk have been renovated and reformed. they have become something of a renaissance to people who are looking for something a little more intimate and quaint. An area that is somewhat secluded and still accessible. Jake's and Cooper's offers something for everyone. It's not low budget but not Blazer snobby. it's the perfect mix of upscale dining with inner city familiarity.

I just hosted a local meetup here this week, and it was a great space for it! From the outside, it…read morelooks really small, but this downtown Ardmore restaurant actually goes quite deep and there is a ton of space in the side room, bar and back room. I'd love to eat outside on the patio, once it warms up! We love the vegan options here. I highly recommend the Japanese BBQ tofu dish, it's my absolute favorite. The shishito pepper soba is also excellent and the shoestring fries are yummy too. The service here is really good. Support your local restaurant Local!

First time here and a very enjoyable dinner. First, while the restaurant is on Lancaster Ave, there…read moreis a sizable Septa lot behind accessible directly across from Ardmore Ave. The inside is deep. Front to back is big, with a good crowd despite sub20 degree cold. It's a sharing menu and we followed staff suggestions on number of plates, and frankly was too much. Next time I'd cut back. The charcuterie is just fantastic and ample. The miso broth mussels are perfect. The Peruvian meatballs, tender, and flavorful but not for me, but others loved them. Really a taste profile for me. The server is uber knowledgeable and helpful. Wines and drinks, including Cheat code, a NA drink is wonderful.

Wife loves pretzels and she said Doho made the best one…read more Hugh did a great job explaining the menu and offering recommendations

Wow. This place was really special. Small places, big flavor!! Prices were on the high end -- this…read moreis a special occasion place for my budget! But one I will definitely come back to again and again. Service was friendly and attentive, vibe was chill, decor was modern but not heavy handed. Definitely go with several other people -- you're going to want to try everything! Seriously, this place was awesome -- the kind of special place you'd find downtown, but right here in Mt Airy with free street parking. More like this, please!!

Great service, cute interior, and very trendy. One of my favorite spots for brunch in the area!…read moreGreat for small or large groups. Went past prime time lunch, so I had the Blondie Omelette and the Truffle Fries. The star of the show were the truffle fries! Highly recommend this spot.

A perfectly fine, and VERY LOUD bar with a diverse menu that's a notch above typical bar food, with…read morea little something for every taste. I wouldn't say anything is particularly special, but nothing we've tried is terribly disappointing either. The menu titles towards guilty pleasure-type food, like Shrimp & Grits or Chicken & Waffles. Plates are large and busy and crowd-pleasing. If you order a salad here, make sure to ask that it be lightly dressed. The ambience and service are both good but diminished because you must shout to be heard by the person next to you.

I believe in sharing positive experiences and spreading good words for good work. It wouldn't be…read moreright to not give props to 1874 Social after the management at Hooks and Ladder refused to serve us drink for incomprehensible reasons. Cam was always wonderful every time we are here and her super yummy and pretty Cosmos made everything better. Goes to show how important it is to have great staff that treats people right. Always have good times and good drinks with Cam and James here.

food was okay, the chips are VERRRRYYY salty though :( however the truffle fries is absolutely to…read moredie for. service was nice but a little different from what we're used too. the ambiance is nice too, had TV set up and different tables to choose from.

After getting my inserts from the Good Feet Store and finally being able to walk without being in…read moreexcruciating pain, I decided to celebrate by having dinner at this location in Manayunk. First, let's talk parking. Parking in Manayunk is always a challenge, especially during the summer months. There are paid parking lots further down that I would highly recommend using because street parking can be difficult to find. We made a reservation ahead of time, and I definitely recommend doing that through OpenTable. When we arrived, it was a little warm inside, and I immediately noticed it. Thankfully, I always carry a fan with me, so it wasn't a big issue. Now let's get to the real reason for this review Ali!!!! When I tell you Ali was amazing, I mean AMAZING. Her personality, energy, attitude, and spirit made our entire dining experience. She was funny, knowledgeable, attentive, accommodating, and had excellent recommendations. Great service can turn a good meal into a great experience, and that's exactly what she did. We started with the cheesesteak rolls, which were served with a spicy ketchup. They were good and had great flavor. Next was the calamari, which was absolutely delicious. It came with fried jalapeños, and when you paired a piece of calamari with a jalapeño and dipped it in the sauce, it was perfection!!! We also ordered the mussels, and if you're a garlic lover, these are a must order. They were loaded with garlic and butter sauce served with crusty bread perfect for soaking up the broth. I did take away and they dumped my bread into the sauce so it was soggy. Suggesting, give fresh bread on takeaways wrapped separate. Best of all, almost every shell actually had a mussel in it which unfortunately isn't always the case at some restaurants. They were fresh, flavorful, and one of my favorite dishes of the night. Since it was Taco Tuesday, we couldn't pass up the special: three tacos and a margarita for $18. You do have to choose one protein for all three tacos; you can't mix and match. I chose shrimp, and my son chose chicken. The shrimp tacos were absolutely delicious. There wasn't a lot on them, but the flavor was incredible. You could taste the fresh corn tortilla, and the shrimp were juicy, well-seasoned, and cooked perfectly. My son enjoyed the chicken tacos, although I personally thought the chicken was a little dry. One thing I absolutely loved was learning that the food is fresh and locally sourced. Ali explained that they don't use microwaves, and you can definitely taste the difference. For drinks, I ordered a strawberry pineapple margarita. There was a small mix-up with the strawberry, but Ali immediately fixed it and brought me strawberry syrup to make it right. Problem solved! The margaritas were delicious and STRONG, which is exactly what I like. Overall, my favorite items were the shrimp tacos, the mussels, and the margaritas. The food was great, the atmosphere was fun, and the service was outstanding!!! We enjoyed ourselves so much that we're already planning to come back for brunch and try the mimosa tower. If you visit, ask for Ali. You won't regret it!! She made an already great meal even better. We'll definitely be back!

Visiting family and we stopped in for a late dinner last night. For a Monday night it seemed cool…read morewith a DJ playing so great throwback jams. Service was good for the most part and the food was ok. The main reason for the low rating is because as we were eating a mouse runs out from the kitchen and we brought it to the attention of the staff who took about 10 minutes to catch the mouse. Now no one from the staff apologized for the rodent issue so I'm assuming that this is a common occurrence. None of the staff seemed bothered by the situation to let their manager know and no one offered us a discount due to that scene that just transpired in front of us. So my sister and her family who live here in Philly as well as my wife and I will not be eating here again.

As someone who grew up in the PNW I was so excited to wines from Oregon getting so popular in…read morePhilly! I first tried Orange Popsicle at Tria Wine Bar and was a fast fan. I visited the winery a few weeks later on my birthday and had so much fun doing a flight of the wines they had to offer. This quickly escalated to becoming a member of their wine club and now I receive bottles a few times a year. The owners are so kind and welcoming. I can't wait to see how the brand, business, and tasting room grows!!

Okay I'm not by any means well versed in wines but this place seems like the perfect spot for those…read morewho are!! Chill interior with a lot of space, and a deck for outdoors seating

a very belated birthday-dinner review, since I'm an established slacker. But this is also fitting…read moresince whether its been driving by it back in the day, or through gazing up at it on the hill when I was in Manayunk, La Collina is one of those places that has been in my peripheral vision for a few decades now! For 20+ years, I've known La Collina to be that fancy and classic-looking Italian restaurant on the hill that I've been needing to try. But it took coming across its name when doing my research for possible spots to go to for my birthday to put one and two together, and it led to quite the majestic experience. The friendly and hilarious valet attendants ensured that service was incredible before we even entered the building. And upon entry, we were treated to spot-on recommendations and quality service throughout the evening. For cocktails, I was in awe of the Anejo Old Fashioned, which used Patron and agave syrup instead of the usual whiskey offering, and I also appreciated the classic Negroni. For appetizers, the classic meatballs with homemade marinara and ricotta were an absolute delight, and the eggplant rolatini with spinach, prosciutto, and mozzarella was sheer perfection at its most decadent. For my entrée, I initially expected that I would be eating all the pasta. But the restaurant is also known for its seafood, and the risotto frutti di mare especially caught my eye. and with its calamari, clams, mussels, and shrimp, and perfectly cooked and seasoned rice it absolutely delivered the flavors! Toss in a salted caramel chocolate soufflé with a candle on top, and it easily made for another memorable birthday dinner and a deserving place to recommend!

Really disappointing experience. La Collina used to be so good under the original owners, and I had…read moreactually attended a bridal shower there several months ago where both the food and service were excellent. Tonight was a stark contrast. We sat at the bar, and service was painfully slow. I had to ask three times for water. The bartender was very nice, but the restaurant seemed understaffed. The food was just okay and far too expensive -- $60 for dorade and $59 for branzino. The bathroom was dirty and had no soap. I was also disappointed by how the owner handled a gift certificate I had discussed with him at that bridal shower and understood would be honored. The date had been slightly altered, but not by me. Instead, he was curt and dismissive. A little kindness and good customer service would have gone a long way. The hostess was lovely, but overall this was a very disappointing evening.

We've gotten takeout from here several times now, and love their Detroit-style pizza. They have a…read moregood variety of protein options for dinner which is nice to have. The food is always ready pretty quickly, and the staff has been friendly consistently. I also like that the menu seems to change things up from time to time, so there's usually something new to try. I haven't eaten inside yet, but it's definitely on my list!

I love sharing apps with friends when I go out, and the Goats Beard is a perfect spot for that…read moresince every app they have is SO good! It's such a cute place with indoor and outdoor seating. Their Brussel sprouts especially are incredible (goat cheese, balsamic, and strawberries) They have great drinks and entrees as well and they also have a location in Wayne with a slightly different menu, so you can try even more great food!