We have been here several times…read more Tremendous river views of Philadelphia from NJ. Big outdoor deck. Great good Great service Huge place Free parking Reasonable prices Just a wonderful place

Way too expensive for the food and experience…read more Yes I went there for Easter. Yes it was a holiday menu. Are you serious that chicken fingers and fries were $20.99? On the kids menu? This place does not serve exceptional food. It's not a Michelin star stop. It's a typical Italian style place with a good view who apparently hates beer and thinks their food is far better than it actually is. The pricing is insane. Actually, worse than that, screw these people. That's how pissed they made me. My rib eye wasn't even rendered properly with lots of connective tissue and thick hard fat. My kid's salad was drenched in dressing he didn't like despite us ordering it on the side. The $25 shrimp cocktail was literally 4 unseasoned shrimp. The $20 calamari app was half fried pepper rings. Everything was double what it should have cost. Are these morons serious with their prices? I can't believe this horrible place is still in business. It's insulting. Almost like they are trying to keep out the riff raff. I hate them for that. If you are going to have prices like this, you better serve perfect food. I seriously will never give them another chance. They don't deserve it. Who do they think they are?

We've been to Departure multiple times and enjoyed the experiences…read more Our first time was a larger group of 8. Minimal feedback. With a large group, it's important to upsell. If there's 8 people, and we order 2 orders of a dish that has a quantity of two pieces in the dish, tell us it has two pieces in it. We would order more at the time. Yes we could have ordered more when it arrives, but let us know, so we can make that decision in realtime which affects our entire order. Staff: Wonderful wonderful! As a restaurant working alum, I see all the hard work that everyone is doing. The small things that make a difference, to larger gestures. The hostesses having table wedges if a table is wobbly. A manager walking around greeting people and asking about their experience. Their kickass drink runner who never spills a drop when the drinks are filled to the very top. And the friendly waitstaff and food runners. Management: Once we were there and it was slammed. But they never missed a beat. However, management walked around and apologized to people for the wait because their online system wasn't working (we honestly didn't even think anything was awry) and comped something for a bunch of tables. Class act! Food: Always excellent. We try something new every time we are there and it never disappoints. FYI try their pasta. Beautiful! Drinks: We always order from their specialty cocktail section and they are always on point.

A very attractive "airport lounge" welcomed us ... the only problem we were not in a rush to catch…read moreour next flight but the small plates kept flying onto our small tight table before we even had enough time to finish what had been placed before us previously much less enjoy a conversation with each other. And, the plates remained once we hurriedly ate the food the "airline" pushed in front of us. The soups were delicious with the French Dip layered with thinly sliced beef (It was called a French Dip after all.) soaking in a rich onion influced broth accompanied by a soaked brioche crouton covered in melty provolone. The Butternut Squash Bisque flavored with asiago was definitely a winner too but before our soup course was 1/2 finished and with our Mediterranean Platter's tabouleh still showing its colors and enough hummus to later lead our waitress to ask if we wanted more pita ... the first entree was added to our crowded table. Not sure where the blame lies for the hurried appearance of plates but we were looking forward to a special evening out ... a birthday dinner choice ... a restaurant specializing in small plate dining should be well accustomed to serving diners in a relaxed manner. Upon their arrival I looked at the Schnitzel Medallions but wanted to enjoy the French Dip soup ... I knew the temperature of the food would be decreasing but the soup was so good. Why in the world would the first plate be served while we were enjoying our soup literally with soup spoons in or hands ... no, I did not hear that our flight was boarding ... we were in no rush but we were being rushed. So, now on the small table were our two soup bowls that we were finishing ... the plate still holding quite a bit of our Mediterranean Platter (We did expect to have some small talk after all it was a birthday celebration so we had leisurely started eating this appetizer.), we had the plates that we were expected to eat off of (Mine still had hummus and tabouleh on it.) and this brand new plate with pork tenderloin and asparagus. Maneuvering food became a needed skill. My dining partner put some schnitzel onto her "eating" plate letting soup cool ... I decided hot soup was more important than hot or even warmish pork so I continued to eat my soup but rushing soup made it less enjoyable. So, I finished my soup squeezing the empty bowl into a limited space on the table ... my "eating plate" was crowded still having hummus on it because I rushed my soup .. my dining partner said "yum the Schnitzel is good" while her soup chilled. I took the serving plate with the remaining Schnitzel and asparagus eating off it since it was the only plate with room. Before I took a bite the sliders arrived further crowding the table. Quickly the Butternut Squash Bisque was finished so that she could eat a hot well maybe warm Crispy Fish Slider ... I was still working on the Schnitzel knowing I was going to eat cold fish. And, as we both kept putting food in our mouths foregoing any conversation the Chicken Primavera arrived and looked picture perfect amidst the crowded table but finally the soup bowls were removed ... there's still hummus and tabloeh from that Mediterranean Platter that we didn't have time to finish and the waitress asks if we would like more pita ... sure ... I had just finished the cold slider and was about to try the chicken primavera. She also then noticed my water glass was almost empty and asked if I wanted a refill ...I did but had been so busy shoving food down my mouth that I just barely noticed I needed water (I actually knew I did but no one ever stopped by to ask.). And, just in case you're wondering... our flight still was not close to taking off from the terminal in this lovely lounge (It really is an attractive restaurant to dine in.) that reminded us of a classic airport lounge but it felt like a hallway fast food eatery. We had come to enjoy a leisurely small plate dinner with good conversation...celebrating a birthday before heading off to the theatre. You might be wondering why there are three stars rather than one. Well, the food was all really tasty. I would say it was delicious even though due to the rush the only food I ate that was hot was my soup. We finally did get back to that Mediterranean Platter and yes, we were given more pita and I wasn't rushed eating it because there was nothing left to be served. Oh, it looks like they have some nice outside seating for warmer days. We skipped the mixed drinks ... they looked really good and other folks seemed to be enjoying themselves.

I had dinner here last night and it was fantastic. I ordered the oyster mushrooms with kimchi rice…read moreand it was so delicious. The service was also excellent.

The first time I went into kitchen 519 was so long ago. I've gone back since then many times and…read moremust say that the food has really upgraded. Out of all of my visits, my favorite is the weekend brunch menu. There are so many yummy things to choose from like the breakfast burrito, the banana Forester French toast, the various of Benedict's including crab, and there were a bunch of various breakfast sandwiches, but the most menu appealing one that I liked is the pork roll. On my last trip I wound getting a chicken brie apples bacon on brioche bread. It was a special of the day. From the moment I bid into it, I knew I would love it for the savoriness, the crisp and sweet tasting bread. There was a side of potatoes... Very nicely seasoned and the perfect crunch to them. On my last visit, it was a total of 10 people in our group and the customer service was great. We were all able to pay with separate checks... Always a perk. The waiter was super super friendly and kept our coffee refills going. Inside it is busy which could lead away from the quiet ambience, but I didn't mind it at all.

Another terrific South Jersey dining experience Plenty of…read moreparking Service was excellent Nicely decorated old school red sauce restaurant Food was excellent Everyone loved their entrees and appetizers Strong cocktails Loved the peppers and bread for the table Very busy which is great to see

4 adults and 2 children arrived at 3:00 on a Friday afternoon May 15, 2026 after the Camden County…read morecollege graduation ceremony. Restaurant was not empty in the least but plenty of tables were still available. It was busy. A super waitress (Mariah) was superb. One of the children is a super picky eater so we knew going in that finding something for him at this restaurant would be a challenge. Thank goodness the one thing he eats is french fries!! So he doesn't count in this review because he only had a plate of french fries for his meal. Having said that, the plate of fries was GYNORMOUS ($5) !! The waitress brought 2 baskets of warm bread and a plate of warm peppers in oil & spices for the table. Awesome for both items. The adult graduate and her two friends had a cocktail ... each had a Casamigos Tequila Blood Orange Margarita that they said was awesome ($14 each). The kids diet coke and lemonade ($3 each) and my plain ole club soda ($3). The 2 friends each had the chicken parmigiana ($26 each) which came with 2 large pounded flat breasts on top of a bed of pasta. They each took half home with them. My daughter has the Penne Vodka ($24) along with a side of Italian Long Hot peppers ($8) and I had the unfortunate task of being on ATKINS diet so I bypassed all these good things on the menu and went straight for the chicken Caesar salad ($19). The salad was huge and at least a 7 -8 ounce grilled chicken served sliced on top. The total bill BEFORE the gratuity came to $179.95 + $11.93 tax for a total of $191.88 (before tip). The ambiance of Filomena Lakeview was really, really nice. We ate on their covered patio at high top table and it was really nice sitting there on a beautiful day. Anything to criticize? Not really. I didn't think the prices were out of line with any other restaurant for what they charge and the portion sizes were all very large. Nothing was skimpy at all. Mariah's service was great and ambiance was super. So, nope! All good and worthy of 5 stars!!

Trying to score a seat at Friday Saturday Sunday on a whim is notoriously difficult, but my recent…read moreexperience as a solo walk-in proved that their hospitality is just as world-class as their kitchen. Despite the house being packed, the staff was incredibly accommodating from the second I walked through the door. While waiting for a spot to open up, they immediately ushered me into the bar area and took my drink order. The bar manager went out of her way to look after me, constantly checking in and reassuring me that a seat would turn over soon. True to her word, I was comfortably seated at the bar within 15 minutes. I opted for the full tasting menu with the wine pairing. Even though I was dining alone, the warmth of the staff meant I never felt isolated. The bartender looking after me was phenomenal--attentive, kind, accommodating, and just straight cool. The pacing was perfect, and the energy at the bar made the night. As for the meal itself, everything--and I mean everything--was excellent. Here is how the menu delivered: The Standouts: - Eggs and Caviar: A luxurious, flawless combination of potato, leek, and truffle that set an incredibly high bar right out of the gate. - Fusilli: Perfectly cooked pasta tossed with clams, a striking allium ash, and a deeply savory lobster sauce that had incredible depth. - Sweetbreads: Beautifully executed with mushroom, plantain, and a precise vin blanc. The touch of sweetness from the plantain was a brilliant contrast to the richness of the dish. - Fish Course: Flawlessly cooked fish paired with a sharp salsa verde, a complex sauce vin jaune, and served with a side of coco bread that was perfect for wiping the plate clean. - Koshihikari Rice: An absolute knockout. The texture of the premium rice combined with the subtle heat of aji dulce and the crunch of crispy mangalitsa pork was spectacular. - Grilled Short Rib: Meltingly tender, glazed in a rich oxtail jus with a hint of peanut that brought a unique, savory complexity to the finish. - Duck Egg Semifreddo: A vibrant, forward-thinking dessert utilizing mango, passion fruit, fig leaf, and tepache. It was exceptionally bright, balanced, and the perfect note to end on. The Verdict: Friday Saturday Sunday is easily one of the best dining experiences in Philadelphia. The food and wine pairings are operating at an elite level, but it is the elite, unpretentious hospitality that truly sets this place apart. Whether you are with a group or dining solo at the bar, it is a mandatory stop.

Literally one of the best meals I've ever had!…read more So this is definitely a splurge, it's expensive. But you are getting not only spectacular food, but exquisite service, a gorgeous and intimate environment and a long and lingering meal - they aren't rushing you out here, they want you to rest between courses and have an excellent experience. It's a set prix fix menu that changes regularly of seven courses plus an opening snack and two desserts. Portions are tiny but it adds up and you will not leave hungry! I am a vegetarian and they easily accommodated me with advanced notice. They also offer a wine pairing, which we skipped, but know friends have done it and said it was fabulous (but be forewarned... they give full pours so you will be very tipsy!). We saw some couples sharing a single wine pairing and that seemed like a smart idea. It's very hard to get a reservation- on the first of the month they open up reservations for the following month, and they go fast! It's on the second floor of an old townhouse so there are stairs to climb. The first floor is a bar with first come, first serve seating. At the bar they have a different menu with full sized portions. Can't wait to go back and try that out! Highly, highly recommend and I can't wait for an excuse to go back!

Went for brunch and was thoroughly impressed and excited for South Jersey's food scene…read more Nachos at 11am shouldn't work this well, but they do-- fluffy eggs with sausage, crunchy home made chips, jalapeños and salsa verde for spice. Great to share. The artichoke cake sandwich was the sleeper hit: crispy outside, creamy inside, packed with flavor. Cozy, sentimental touch and we'll be back for dinner!

It's been some time since we have been there. The food was excellent!!! We ordered the blistered…read morecarrots with goat cheese cream...so delicious the combination of the tangy goat cheese and the caramelized sweet carrots from the char was never something we would imagine. Then our main course the perfectly seasoned potato home fries with the sunny side up fried eggs were key since the eggs were fried until the whites were crispy with the soft potatoes, onions and red peppers! Wow wow wow!! My husband got the salmon with salad and potatoes which were fried and crispy! Nothing left on the plate!! Then for dessert, everyone needs to experience the cosmic brownie! To die for delicious!! Service was so lovely! Matt is wonderful. Highly recommend this place! Can't wait to go back!!

It was definitely a night when take out pizza was needed…read more You know the feeling ... Raw hunger; limited energy; a desperate need for filling food with a spicy salty edge. There is a really good reason that America has so many pizzerias ... Our work life wears us down and we frequently lust for food that satisfies while somehow fooling us as to the health benefits. What am I thinking ... Health benefits ha ... We need to tingle and tangle our taste buds while filling our bellies with satisfaction and nothing does that better than pizza (If you are in or from Buffalo you understand that pizza is always made complete with WINGS (Buffalo Chicken Wings for non-native speakers.)). Now, I need more than sauce & cheap cheese on quasi cardboard dough for pizza to be acceptable, which I have found to be a challenge in South Jersey. So, it was like toss a menu night since I am still searching my new area for good pies. Pats won the toss. I am really impressed with their use of technology that far exceeds what I have discovered from other restaurants so mini points ... Went for pizza & wings dividing my pie between pepperoni & meatballs. The wings were ordered naked ... No, I didn't strip down for the call ... The nakedness gave me hope that the typical gummy breading that Jersey pizza joints apply to wings would be missing. Made the call PICK UP! Pat has spent some time designing and decorating this pizza spot because I almost wanted to park my butt in this comfy well decorated ristorante. By being a YELPER a free dessert was mine for checking in ... Tiramisu looked good do added the freebee to my order. Take out wings are always hard to judge because they lose their crispness if they ever had any. These wings while not up to par in Buffalo exceeded my expectations for a Jersey take on the classic (Will have to try them in house & extra crispy to see how they do.). The bourbon sauce was decent ... All 10 wings were consumed. I was really happy with the pizza. Hot, good sauce, better than average cheese and dough plus good tasting meat. It was so good my dog stole a piece off the table. Going to eat in next time to see if this National Park pizzeria is the winner that it's first impression implies.

Order at least once a week, and still receive terrible service. I live 1 minute down the road, and…read moresomehow my food was freezing cold when I received it. Also, driver banged on my screen door so hard that he broke it. Couldn't take 2 seconds to open screen door and knock on regular door. My wrap wasn't even wrapped it was completely fallen apart. Will never order from here again. Plenty of other places in National Park / West Deptford area that will provide better customer service.

Great experience and food was excellent. The staff was very courteous serving and met our…read moreexpectations.

While it looks like it has been three years since I have been here. Large restaurant with great…read moreparking. Bar in the center area and wow what a list of adult beverages. Unfortunately this was a working lunch so had to have raspberry tea. It wasn't bad. May have had two. Yep I did. I ordered us a candied bacon to start and then I had the tuna poke salad. The bacon was delicious but some was a bit charred. I still ate it cause it was delicious just a bit charred on the ends . Now the Tuna poke salad was interesting. Not a typical poke bowl. Very tasty and yes it and the bacon filled me up. The rice said it was a coconut rice. Well it is. I tasted in the first bite and it was pleasantly different. Service was great just soft spoken. Too many years around construction equipment other things that don't help hear in a restaurant. I would love to come back in the evening so I could enjoy one of their list of adult beverages. Next time I will try and not stay away so long.

Does it look like you're going to have FRESH, delicious seafood when you pull up? Not exactly…read more Looks more like a dive bar. Somehow I have failed to review this place in all these years. As a local, I've been coming here for decades. You still get to hear the man on the piano when you come. Beer is served nice and cold. Cocktails are available and drinks are very reasonably priced. Food is DELICIOUS! Hubby and son always have to get a bowl of chowder or stew. Hubby sometimes gets an extra to go. It's so good! Clams are my favorite. Never over cooked! The shrimp are amazing! A nice size and always cooked to perfection. Well seasoned and the BEST HOT cocktail sauce!!! The crabs are such a good price compared to everywhere else! But then again, all the seafood is! Service is phenomenal! You won't regret a trip here!

The ultimate beach vibe hole in the wall bar joint! What better place to watch the Phillies game,…read morebut also feel like you're in a captain ship lol. This place is a great spot to grab some seafood, grab a beer, and watch a game. They also have a restaurant in the back which I have yet to sit in. However, it's as good as the bar area is, I'm sure anyone can enjoy it!

solid dinner, happy to finally have the chance to check this place out!…read more my friend and i had a reservation for 7p. they offered to either sit us at a communal table on the first floor or by ourselves on the second floor -- kind of odd, but we opted for the second floor and had the entire dining room to ourselves. my friend and i shared everything -- we ordered the crab croquettes, the octopus, the steak, and fries. everything was delicious. we really enjoyed the crab croquettes, the sauce they came with was fantastic. the steak was a little anticlimactic and a little charred in the outside despite being the correct cook on the inside. everything we ate was solid, but nothing blew us away. it felt like not a lot of food for a rather hefty price point of over $200 considering we shared one main. overall, it was a good experience and the service was great! i'm not in a rush to come back though, i think there are many other similar spots in philly that are just as good.

Loved this place. Waiter was helpful and knowledgeable - one of best mocktails I have had. You can…read moretell they put a lot of effort into them. This is a great place for a group and sharing. Worth the price.