I'm giving Darling Jack's Tavern a 5 star rating, though I wish there was an option to give it a 4.5. First, the reason for the rating: the food is absolutely EXCEPTIONAL! Our party had the homemade mozzarella sticks as an appetizer, and we loved them so much, we put in a second order. Our mains consisted of the smash burger, steak frites, pork chop, and short rib pasta. All made our eyes roll back in our head. So the food was awesome. One of the things that surprised us the most was that everything came out very quickly. Even though they were really busy, the efficiency of that kitchen stunned us. The consensus on the cocktails was that they were good, not great, which is why the 4.5 instead of a 5. One other thing that stunned us was the prices. They were actually really reasonable, especially considering the quality of the experience and food. They're so reasonable, in fact, that I hope they don't get themselves into a bind. We're definitely going back to Darling Jack's. read more

Bar service is fantastic. Great vibe and music. The wedge salad was artfully crafted, with large bacon chunks (not bits!) and hearty amounts of blue cheese and tomatoes. Plus some dill. Highly recommend if you have an appetite. Half chicken comes with a monster serving of mashed potatoes, all covered in jus and sliced olives. Recommend if you have an appetite as well! It's hearty for sure, with a seared lemon wedge--as if it needs any more flavor. Worth a visit if here for a night or you're a local! read more

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Dinner was absolutely amazing! From start to finish, Darling Jack's did not miss. We started with the mozzarella sticks and... OMG. First of all, they're huge and homemade. We asked for the toppings on the side because, you know, kids, but WOW. The vodka sauce was delicious, and the pickled tomato concoction that came with them? I could've bathed in it. The calamari was perfectly crisp and came with the unexpected bonus of onion rings, which were ever-so-lightly battered and perfectly crunchy. And once again, the sauces were superb. The boys shared a cheese pizza, half pepperoni, and really enjoyed it. My husband ordered the burger, and yes, I stole a bite--and yes, to no one's surprise, it was amazing. We also ordered the charred broccoli after seeing everyone rave about it online. They were NOT wrong. Creamy, smoky, charred perfection. And finally... drumroll please... the 10 oz. smoked Duroc pork chop! OH. EM. GEEE. Perfectly charred on the outside and incredibly juicy inside, sitting in the most delicious smoky morita-apricot glaze and topped with a bright cucumber-melon salad with mint and blue basil. The contrast was perfection! The rich, smoky pork, the sweet and slightly spicy glaze, and that cool, fresh salad on top. Every bite had the perfect combination of flavors and textures. Easily one of the best pork chops I've ever had. As wonderful as the food was, the service somehow made the experience even better. From the minute we arrived, we were treated like family coming home for the holidays. Warm, welcoming, attentive, and genuinely kind. What an absolute joy of a restaurant. Darling Jack's, I WILL be back! read more

Darling Jack's Tavern - 10 OZ. SMOKED DUROC PORK CHOP smokey morita-apricot glaze, cucumber-melon, mint, blue basil - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Really neat restaurant nestled in downtown Philadelphia, much larger space inside than what appears outdoors. Menu was creative, food was good. read more

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Great service, food came out quickly. Lively bar with a great vibe, that's in the downtown area. read more

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One of the best chefs and two of the best meals I had for the summer. They even let me edit my dish steak for the pork chop! Would definitely come back to try more things on the menu. Nice space inside and out read more

Darling Jack's Tavern - Steak Frites - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Such a fun experience! Lively and trendy vibe. Great beverage options. I had a cosmo. Great service. I ate the trout. It was very good with vegetables as the base. Slightly salty. My son had the steak frites. Steak was made perfect and fries ate. Recommend! Great local spot! read more

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Cute intimate spot with outdoor seating. Their pizza was crispy and thin. Definitely different from other tavern pizzas. The steak was a little overcooked (for medium rare) and felt like it was pulled meat. read more

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This is my second time visiting but this time was strictly for happy hour. This was another pleasant 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. read more

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Went for lunch on a Saturday, was sat quickly and greeted by a server relatively fast. The watermelon and cucumber salad was very refreshing, the only thing I would mention is that there was a tad bit too much dressing sonfelt very oily while eating. The lobster ravioli was 50/50 for me personally, while the lobster was cooked well and the sauce flavorful, the only lobster was what was topped on the ravioli and not actually stuffed in with the cheese like I was expecting. It was still good, just not as "lobster ravioli" as Im used to. The pizza is a very thin crust but they did a wonderful job of not burning the crust despite this. There was a lao a really nice distribution of pepperoni throughout the pizza and it never really gave that "greasy" feeling that can happen. read more

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Darling Jack's is a great Center City spot that hits the sweet spot between neighborhood tavern and upscale casual dining. The vibe is lively, the bar seating is excellent, and it's an easy place to settle in for a relaxed night out. The long hots pizza was the standout, perfectly crispy crust with great flavor, just the right heat from the peppers, and balanced toppings that make it hard to stop eating. Definitely a must order. Service was fantastic throughout, friendly, attentive, and made the experience even better. And honestly, happy hour here is a must stop if you're nearby, great energy, solid deals, and a perfect place to start (or end) your night in Philly. A very solid 4 star spot I'd happily come back to. Don't forget the blood orange margarita! Delicious. read more

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This is such a cute dinner spot with a great vibe! The menu options were great! Very high end vibe but very reasonable prices. We had the delicious Whipped Feta as an appetizer which came with delicious sourdough bread. The Steak Frites was such a delicious appetizer and so flavorful. The fries were also seasoned super well. Our waiter and the host were both so so kind and really made our experience enjoyable! read more

Upscale Atmosphere, Chill Vibe. I went here to try the thin crust tavern style pizza. Walking in it is a clean, fun, and well decorated place with low light. The open kitchen balances the vibes making it seem lively and open. The server was friendly and we were seated quickly, I ordered the cheese + cheese and my partner the watermelon and feta salad. Both were fresh and delicious, the pizza was nice and crisp as expected with high quality ingredients, as was the salad. I also enjoyed a fun mixed drink prepared at the bar which was great. To finish off the dinner we had the watermelon sorbet, complimented with a rosemary sugar cookie. It was an interesting and delicious combination! Overall it was a great experience and I look forward to trying another item next time. read more

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Pretty good! Visiting fab Philly for a conference downtown, my fellow Elite Yelper and I both came upon Darling Jack's in our search. A third friend suggested a nearby chain, but why forego local flavor and vibes for a cardboard cutout thats available anywhere? It was a late meal so we shared an appetizer and entree: charred broccoli + steak frites. Taking one for the team, I conceded to a medium well cook. And it was still good! I almost always have broccolini instead of broccoli, so was caught off guard by the bright green florets when it arrived to the table. But also very good! The pickled fennel was a delight, and I would have liked even more. We ordered the dessert special of the day, which was some sort of raspberry crumble with crushed pistachios and buttermilk ice cream. It was interesting. Different, for sure. I didnt NOT like it, but the ice crram was the best part. Our server was cool and he was hustling, mostly solo I think. Good pick overall. read more

Darling Jack's Tavern - The dessert special: raspberry pistachio crumble with buttermilk ice cream. Forgot to take photos of the entrée. - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Now that we have two college students, I guess you'll be seeing more happy hour posts here. (So this post is based solely on my happy hour experience.) Finally checked out Darling Jack's Tavern. Great atmosphere and an even better happy hour. The host and server were kind and helpful. I enjoyed my old fashioned. Food was good. My friend and I were surprisingly full. I'll definitely be back! read more

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This is a nice tavern style restaurant right in the heart of downtown Philly. It is sandwiched in-between a few other restaurants and with little signage, I had to look around a little to see where the front door was. Inside there is an expansive bar along with 2 smaller bar areas in front of a large dining room on the side. Lots of dark wood interior and a nice decor. Some booths and tables inside, and a few tables outside. Their Happy Hour takes place during the weekdays at both the inside bar and outside tables. We sat at the inside bar and ordered some drinks. They were quite pricey for the small pours and the sugary additives. Better to drink beer or wine here. The Happy Hour food was very good. We started with the Deviled Eggs and the Croquettas. Definitely a good choice on taste and freshness. At the table we ordered a Pizza with Mushrooms, Garlic, and Pepperoni. It was cut into squares and was cooked perfect. The read more

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Stopped in here for lunch and first thing you notice is it's designed like a classy old school bar/Restaurant which I think is pretty cool. I was seated immediately in a small booth. I decided to order the tavern brisket dip and beer. The sandwich part wasn't bad although the dip could have been confused with water with some oil because it had no flavor at all and added nothing to the dish. The french fries were made just how I personally like em with some crunch and low/medium salt level. I gave this place three stars but it's more like 3.5 mainly because well it's a nice place it's not doing anything at least with the lunch that almost every other place in the gayborhood part of Philadelphia doesn't do slightly better since there's a ton of restaurants and bars in this area. But if you happen to be near go to it because it's not a bad experience it's just ok read more

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The place is pretty much bar food at resturaunt price with the exception of the onion soup on happy hour only. Food is mediocre, staff uncaring, and ambiance is just decent enough for a pizza spot read more

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Really loved dinner and this cozy bistro style spot! We got the whipped ricotta and calamari for appetizers and then I ordered the duck ragu pasta and my husband ordered the steak frites. The apps were good but the duck ragu main course was the stand out- It was light and refreshing with plenty of duck sausage and ragu sauce- delicious! Service was really good as well. We loved it so much that we will likely be back and sit at the bar and eat (seemed like a fun vibe with the bartenders). Definitely check this spot out! read more

Darling Jack's Tavern - Duck pasta - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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This is my favorite brunch spot at center city. La Colombe coffee is definitely a perk to eat here. My usual is the ancient grain salad with salmon. Everything in it is very healthy: broccoli, kale, chickpeas, and avocado. The French fries are light and not soggy. read more

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Everything ,went for happy hour ,.food and drinks were inexpensive and delicious as well highly recommended

The pizza is yummy! I love how they cut them into small squares. Definitely a happy hour go-to. The burger is so tasty. I've gotten it twice and have no pictures of them . The bread pudding is oh so delicious. I highly recommend. The service isn't horrible but wasn't super amazing. The hostess is pleasant and was able to get us happy hour seating at a booth. I love dimly lit places. It gives a speakeasy vibe! I hadn't realized that they have more space on the other side of the wall. It's very cute and jazzy! read more

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I had three appetizers. French onion soup, which was topped with a handful of fried onions and was very tasty. Second was roasted beets which were paired with an ingredient I couldn't figure out and was not to my taste and beef tartare which was ok, but far from the best I've had. The restaurant was full and very loud most of the night. The service was friendly and efficient. I will probably not return. read more

Food was ok, not great but fine for pub grub. Service was entirely another matter. It was almost as if we were invisible. Long wait for main course. No one even offered a reason. Waiter checked on us as an afterthought. His tip reflected his care. read more

One of the best experiences I've ever had! Server was very kind and attentive, good was absolutely delicious and a beautiful place, read more

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This might be skewed since prices are so much higher in nyc where we live but we thought the food was 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. read more

What a great spot! Lots of bar seating, gets packed. Happy hour is wonderful. Bartender was wonderful. I got the old fashioned which was great. The corn pizza which was also reallllly good. Enjoyed it and will definitely return. read more

We are in Philly on vacation and came here for dinner. Delicious food, attentive service, and great tavern vibe. Everything we ordered turned out very well, reasonably priced and adequate portion size. If we had to pick a favorite, it would be the smoked pork chop. Highly recommend this place if you are in the Philly convention center area. read more

Darling Jack's Tavern - Smoked Pork Chop - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Warm and welcoming bar with a dining area as well. There are some small 2 person booths built into the wall in front of the bar which are great to sit at if you want a lively atmosphere but not sitting at the bar. Stopped in for happy hour and tried the whipped ricotta with beets, croquettes, and deviled eggs. Also tried the blood orange margarita which was a huge drink! Ricotta and toast were nice, the beets added a unique twist. Croquettes were dense and rich on top of a creamy sauce. Deviled eggs were good as well. Great happy hour, need to come back and try the pizza next time. Thanks read more

Darling Jack's Tavern - Deviled eggs - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Good quality food, friendly staff, and comfortable surroundings made this visit enjoyable. A few minor details could improve consistency, but overall the restaurant provided a satisfying experience for us today. read more

I love darling jack's! It's always busy but if you have a reservation they will seat you right away. The French onion soup is my favorite in the city and I also love their pizza. It has a nice dark ambiance. Servers are friendly although sometimes slow during peak hours. read more

Darling Jack's Tavern - French onion soup - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Came here for a late lunch on Memorial Day because other places I wanted to try were closed. Turned out to be a happy accident because Darling Jack's is my kinda joint. The place has a throwback feel with a long marble bar, dark wood accents and red-and-white tile floor. The menu is just as classic with a small but well-curated selection of starters, salads, and entrees you'd expect to find in an elite steakhouse. I chose the iceberg wedge salad and my husband got the wagyu french dip, which were both excellent. Before those arrived, though, we began with the whipped feta and roasted beet starters, each perfectly executed. I also got the "healthy green glow" cocktail -- something like a very fresh, herbal gimlet that made my mouth water. Everything we ordered there was a cut above, full of flavor and plated with flair. Service was quick and professional. If I lived in Philly, I'd make Darling Jack's my steady Eddie. read more

Darling Jack's Tavern - Whipped feta app - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Nice establishment that can get rather loud, but the food and service are terrific. Nice choices on the menu to pick from.

Darling Jack's has a pub atmosphere. It has a bar and some seating in the front room with an additional dining room and outdoor seating. We were lucky to get one of the two window seats for Let's Do Lunch promotion. We were disappointed that the menu listed on the Let's Do Lunch website was misleading. The menu lists 3 courses. It does not list that it is only a shared app OR dessert. Each restaurant is different so it would be helpful to have this listed on the menu. The server was a bit annoyed to be asked about it. We shared the roasted beet appetizer. The beets were cooked to a nice texture. The sauce on the bottom was pored well. We both had the fish and chips. The French fries were hot and crisp. My first bite of the fish was just fried breading. About 1/3 of them piece of fish was just breading. The seasoning and actual fish were good. We opted out of dessert. read more

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So I'm very particular with burgers I like to have lettuce and tomato and onion in them. This one specifically did not have that, but I was happily to find out that I could add them if I wanted to the reason why I added vegetables to my burger is because I'd like the freshness that it gives the burger I get tired of the burger otherwise, if I don't have any veggies, the server was amazingly kind and I was able to accommodate this request 10 out of 10 experience will definitely recommend. We also had desserts. The bread pudding was OK. The lemon olive oil cake definitely took the winner for us over the bread pudding. read more

Darling Jack's Tavern - Bread Pudding Lemon Olive Oil Cake - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Wow this place is such an amazing brunch place. We ordered the cardamom milk bun - which is huge and can be shared amongst the table. My friend got the sesame salmons bowl and it tasted so healthy and flavorful. The portion sizes are quite generous. I highly recommend this place and would definitely come back again. read more

Darling Jack's Tavern - Warm Cardamom Milk Bun - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Stopped in for restaurant week for $45 dinner. It was also happy hour so we got to enjoy $8 cocktails which was a bonus. Favorite bites were the steak tartare, clam chowder, and banana pudding. The rest was still yummy just not something I'd be crazy about getting again. I felt it was a good value for the amount of food we had. read more

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Came here for brunch but they have a lack of brunch foods. It is mostly lunch foods. That being said, got the chicken and waffles. The chicken was piping hot, tender and flavorful. The waffle was ice cold though. Maybe it was cause it was sitting in the syrup for too long before the chicken was done? We also tried the 2-1-5 which came with a massive amount of food, all of which was the right temperature and delicious. The coffee here was average the service was friendly and nice. Overall, would try again for another meal besides breakfast or brunch but a cool place to check out. read more

Darling Jack's Tavern - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

We are stuffed but SO happy! So glad we found this place for brunch today, neither of us could decide on what to order so we basically grabbed it all and went family style on chicken and waffles, short ribs, chicken bowl and the pancakes. Our server was super attentive, coffee stayed hot and never felt rushed through our meal read more

Highly recommend. Fabulous vibe, personable staff, delicious drinks. Do not skip out on this location! read more

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