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Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse

3.8 (1.4k reviews)
Ultra High-EndSteakhouses, Seafood, American
Closed • 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM
Updated 2 months ago

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DEL FRISCO'S DOUBLE EAGLE STEAKHOUSE ATMOSPHERE

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Moderate noise
Classy
Upscale
Good for groups

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The tartare
Danielle A.

We ran late but got treated like queens!! This was my sister's annual birthday dinner and we had a time! The Eagles clinched the East and Jake Paul had his jaw snapped in pieces, so there's that lil bonus! as for the dinner itself: thank you to Chris and the entire staff of folks who helped out with this major dinner night! You could tell there were 4-6 huge parties going on, all the bars open, and every TV in the place showing the eagles win the NFC but everyone was kind and friendly. i wasn't a fan of the gigantic pillar they sat us at seeing there were tables on the ground floor nobody was at, but least it wasn't by the bathroom! as for dinner, we had one small mistake with my sister's meal but we got swarmed by every single staff to fix it. our delightful server rang in a pork chop and not lamb chops and all hell broke loose with the staff. the manager came over, the assistant manager, the bartender hell the guy who does valet came up to check on us. perfectionists much? dinner was outstanding! this being my first time having waygu 'wagg-ewe' as the philly folks call it. cooked to perfection. my sister finally got the lamb chops and she was eating them like it was her last meal...so needless to say also delicious. my bestie got the salmon considering she has an allergy and limited on seafood choices. also cooked to perfect. this was first restaurant i have ever been to that gave us a choice on how to cook all the proteins! everything was moist and well seasoned. we did start little trend--trendsetters if you will-- we ordered tequila lemon drops! that's like the birthday tradition! lemme tell you!!!!! they make them RIGHT! by the time i got to the 3rd one i forgot about my sister not having her meal and so did she! the stand out dishes of the night: the tuna tartare, the chateau mashed, and the tequila lemon drops. just superb. thank you to everyone at del frisco's so a fun experience and amazing meal!

Lobster bisque and Dynamite Shrimp
Madison C.

This experience was fabulous. We came for Philly's Restaurant Week and it was such a success. We chose to do the fixed price meal. It started with the honey butter bread which to be honest we weren't expecting. This bread was incredible and we finished it so fast. Both appetizers were delicious. The short rib out performed the crab cakes but there wasn't a single bad thing that we tried. The butter cake was phenomenal. As for service, the staff was friendly, helpful, and went above and beyond. We thoroughly enjoyed our experience dining here. Bonus: go downstairs to use the bathroom to get a peak at the old door to the vault that is still there.

Katie P.

This was the best steak I've ever had! In fact, all the food was excellent - filet, lemon garlic broccolini, potatoes au gratin, lobster mac & cheese, honey butter rolls, shrimp appetizer, butter cake & giant lemon cake!

Honey Butter Bread
Los H.

I was blown away at the vast and grand dining room upon entering the restaurant. High ceiling is an understatement. Despite it's size, the space still has an intimate feeling. We sat in the main level. There's also a second level and a lower level. If you don't get seated in the lower level, be sure to go down just to see the vault dining room. Apparently, the building was formerly a bank. We tried the "bacon" appetizer. It was a tasty cut of pork that did not resemble what I know to be bacon. The wedge salad was also good. Our ribeyes were seasoned to perfection, but mine wasn't cooked to the temperature I requested. I just rolled with it though. Service was good all evening. They even threw in a small dessert treat for our anniversary dinner.

Coolest steakhouse around.  Glad they kept the vault.
Andrew R.

A few of my friends have told me to check out Double Eagle and now I know why. The restaurant is very nice and super cool at the same time. The service was great and the meal was delish. My only complaint is that it is a little loud in there so it was difficult hearing some of the people in our party. Overall, it was a great dining experience and I plan on going back!

Filet Mignon 8 oz
K B.

It's been a long time since I've been here and surprisingly it hasn't changed much, not even the menu. It's still a beautiful restaurant, with good food and good service. Colin was great, and so was the manager Joel. The VIP was a lil more sweet than I remembered, and I wish they still had the butterscotch cheesecake with the pecan crust, but the steaks and lobster mac were on point. I'll be back--in another year or two lol 10/10

Lobster mac and cheese along with the Tuna
Robert M.

Very cool place in what was a bank previously. Dark and very intimate interior. Service was good and the tuna was very average. But the Lobster Mac and Cheese is unreal.

Amazing dinner
Vanessa N.

I was lucky enough to get to try their sister restaurant before it closed down in Philly and it was fantastic! The service was wonderful and our steaks were cooked to perfection. The hummus alone was 10/10. That's how I KNOW the steakhouse must be even better and I will be going again soon!

Joshua L.

I came here during restaurant week with my friends. I opted for the $60.00 menu while my more affluent friends indulged. On this special menu I ordered the meatball (I wasn't a huge fan), an 8 OZ Filet, and a desert. My friends ordered a huge seafood tower. I tired the oysters and they were great. I ordered my steak medium. It was amazing. Del Frisco's puts a layer of seasoning on their steaks. At first glance I was like this looks burnt. But at first bite I was like, this is a premium steak. Service was amazing. The place is so large. They have a lot of Realestate. Will come back again to try the regular menu. Oh, I forgot, the table bread is so good. So soft, warm and tasty. (Not sure why this place is a 3.7 on Yelp. It's amazing)

Kristi P.

We stopped in for drinks at 4:30 on a Friday. Sat at the bar. Service was fine. Our waitress was very nice. We came from Sky High bar at the Four Seasons which was very fancy. Also sat at the bar at Four Seasons BUT my hubby was asked to take off his hat at Del Friscos, lol. Really? He was allowed to wear it at the Four Seasons. Just odd. Meanwhile I had flip flops on which was, apparently, fine. Appreciate the dress code police but we'll pass next time.

This mangled potato with nothing on it cost $16.00.  No exaggeration.
Brett L.

I've dined at the Del Frisco's in Denver, which was sadly such a vastly better experience than the Philly location. Aside from the cool historic building it's housed in and spiral staircase wine vault, the experience was poor. We checked in and immediately dropped our coats at the coat check. We waited for literally two full minutes for the coat check person to return to give us a tag. During that time, the host was ready to take us back but had to wait for us to receive a tag. Why not just give us a tag as soon as you take our coats from us? The place was LOUD, like a dance club, and the poor acoustics of the place didn't help. I don't understand why someone would want to eat a nice meal where you can barely hear your companion because it sounds like you've gone clubbing. We're then seated at a table literally next to the bathroom (see pic). My partner and I look at each other as if to say, "you've got to be kidding, right?" I asked the host if there was an alternative and she said, "don't worry, it's just for the staff." Confused by the odd response, we sat down and she walked away. Next came this guy who literally threw rolls onto our table as he ran away (the bread bowl spun and wobbled as it finally came to rest, I'm talking THROW). Our drinks (her cocktail and my club soda) didn't come with any lemon wedges or straws. Just glasses of liquid. We ordered the Yellowtail Crudo-- about a half dozen or so of the tiniest, paper thin pieces of fish I've ever seen (each piece hardly more than 1 inch long). For $29.00, I could have gotten 3 times the amount of fresh Yellowtail at a good sushi bar. We almost complained about the paltry amount but just crossed our fingers that the salads and entrees would be better. My partner got the burrata and tomatoes. The tomatoes weren't very fresh-- they were mealy and didn't come with any basil or anything to bring the cheese and tomatoes together. My steak was medium rather than medium rare and her swordfish smelled and tasted fishy. It clearly wasn't fresh and probably a day or so away from being spoiled. She only ate a quarter of it. We ordered a baked potato but asked that it not have all the "loaded" toppings (all we wanted was some butter and maybe sour cream). Apparently they interpreted that as wanting a cooked potato that looks like it had been angrily torn apart by the chef (see pic). The waiter saw this when our food arrived but said nothing. When we called him back to the table, he admitted it didn't look appealing and returned with an intact potato with butter. $16.00 folks. The "best" part of the evening was the line of 9 people waiting outside the customer bathroom (recall we were told the bathroom at our table was for the servers). It felt like I was waiting for a porta-potty at an amusement park (the person exiting the bathroom warned, "it's a mess in there"). With its deafening music and big screen TVs around the bar in full view of the entire dining room, Del Frisco's Philly feels like a high ends sports bar trying to masquerade as a high-end steakhouse. Charging more for your food doesn't make you good. It makes you a poor value. If I'm spending over $300 on a meal, I expect much better food and an ambience and experience worthy of a fine dining establishment. I don't sit next to the lavatories on a plane, let alone a nice restaurant! Philly has too many good restaurants to ever have to come back here-- go elsewhere.

View from the bar looking at the wine tower!
Robert T.

Great ambiance and the food was awesome. Steak was cooked to perfection and very tasty!

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Is there a Sunday prime dinner?

I don't know. I went once and was offered a free meal but never went back.

Do you have a happy hour/menu?

No, there is not a happy hour.

Has anyone else ordered from the menu the "1/2 lamb rack" that's $90 and been brought out 2 lamb chops and condiment portion purée carrots and potatoes?

Is there a limit to the number of gift cards that can be applied to a single check?

Hello, there is not a limit on the number of gift cards that can be applied to a single check.

Can you eat at the bar?

People definitely eat at the bar. However there may be a different menu. I have not ever done this here but I know at The Capital Grille there is a seperate bar menu

Does the restaurant have drive up valet service?

Yes.... it does.

Do they have valet, if so how much?

I believe they do, but it is extremely crowded around that area as mentioned earlier. What I normally do is park at a PPA parking lot/garage at 15th and Vine (5 dollars after 5pm). It's is a good 10 min walk, however it beats the congestions around… 

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Darling Jack's Tavern - Cheese Pizza with mushroom

Darling Jack's Tavern

4.5(324 reviews)
0.2 mi•Avenue of the Arts South
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I'm giving Darling Jack's Tavern a 5 star rating, though I wish there was an option to give it a…read more4.5. 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.

Bar service is fantastic. Great vibe and music…read more 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!

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The Love - Housemade Crispy Potato Frites And Charred Onion Remoulade

The Love

4.4(1.4k reviews)
0.3 mi•Rittenhouse Square, Penn Center
•$$$

Got seated quickly at the bar after walking in on a saturday morning - good coffee and yummy salad…read more Standard brunch food

So I've been meaning to try this place for a long time. Well luckily we got our chance today. Met…read morewith a Swedish paper mill today and wanted to take them to a nice lunch spot. We chose this because the menu had a nice mix of southern and American favorites that they weren't accustomed to. You should've seen two northern boys trying to describe grits to a Swede. Our waitress was awesome. She was great at explaining things and talking about each dish. Of course there were questions. Some things probably got lost in translation but everyone was happy with their choices. I also feel like servers are always put in an awkward position when you ask them to help you choose. Food is like art. It's so subjective. So for starters we got the fried greet tomatoes and the Burrata. Burrata was not ideal for sharing with people you do not know. It was one large piece of toast. So she actually took it back and someone cut it into 4 sections for us. The fried green tomatoes were awesome. It had a nice tangy sauce with sweeter pickles that came along side. My colleague got the open faced chicken sandwich which was an enormous amount of food. It was two fat chicken pieces on two thick slices of toast. I got the salmon sticky rice bowl with a side of the charred broccoli. Both were so delicious. The salmon had some broccoli in it too. So I really over did it. The charred broccoli side had crusted Parmesan in it and a creamy sauce. Both dishes were just knock outs. Almost forgot I got the love latte too. That was really good. I got it with oat milk. So I highly recommend this place. Great for a business lunch too. Easy to hear one another. Music wasn't too loud. Oh they were very gracious with us. We were 15 minutes late because I wouldn't stop talking in the pre lunch meeting. Yeah I'm that guy. Figures I'd be on Yelp.

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Bud & Marilyn's - CRISPY CHEESE CURDS (v)

Bud & Marilyn's

4.2(1.6k reviews)
0.3 mi•Washington Square West
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So nice to stop in on a hot day. Very cool temps inside. And Right in time for happy hour…read more All the buns on the HH menu are good. Really bite size. The burger and beer combo is the best deal in the city. Burger was cooked perfectly. My son got the raw steak frites, and I got the ribs. Love the fries - it had some fresh horseradish shavings and Parmesan. The ribs weren't juicy. Needed better bbq sauce too. Service was at the bar. The bartenders were attentive and the food came out pretty much on time. We were able to get drinks off the HH menu. The frozen cocktails are the best. And also the old fashion.

5 stars for Bud and Marilyn's? I recently gave The Love 5 stars for its fried chicken!…read more The Marilyn's Fried Chicken I had this evening was every bit as good! I'm not sure why I waited so long to try the chicken at Bud and Marilyn's, but better late than never! They serve a LARGE 1/2 chicken. I started with the thigh. I was smitten by the first bite. I was told the chicken is soaked in a buttermilk brine for 24-48 hours - dipped in a buttermilk dredge - covered with their 'secret recipe' seasoned flour - and fried in a 'pressure fryer' that cooks the chicken in 12 minutes. It was perfectly fried - so crispy - the texture and seasoning of the exterior coating was incredible. The chicken was tender and juicy - the thigh was the juiciest - I didn't get to try the drumstick as I was too full! I had the thigh and 1/2 the breast. The breast is my favorite and I savored each large delicious piece I broke apart. It's important to pick up the chicken and eat it by hand - I did cut mine in half for a picture - but didn't use a fork to eat it - you lose the 'panache'of the meal. I didn't use the hot sauce served with the chicken - I brought my own bottle of honey and poured it over the chicken and biscuits. It was heavenly! Which brings me to the Biscuits! The dish comes with 2 large fluffy buttermilk biscuits - they were golden brown on the outside and tender and fluffy on the inside! They had such a rich, buttery flavor. I took several pieces of chicken and layered them on pieces of biscuit, drizzled with honey! It was truly a 5 star fried chicken and biscuit dinner!

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McGillin's Olde Ale House - Upstairs dining

McGillin's Olde Ale House

3.8(1.2k reviews)
0.2 mi•Avenue of the Arts South
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My wife and I were in Philly for a long weekend and this place looked pretty cool…read more The bouncer checked our ID and we were led through the packed bar to a table for two. They had really good beer prices and I ordered an IPA and a Philly Cheesesteak and a hummus plate. After having some amazing cheesesteaks, this one was a little subpar, not bad but nothing compared to Angelo's, which was amazing. The hummus was really great and we went through it, so good. Pretty good service for such a packed place. Kind of dive bar, but obviously people loved it. Lots of TVs on the walls and I think it has been around a long time. Located in an alley type road. Worth a try.

My husband and I were on a quick weekend trip to Philly, and we love and Irish pub so we decided to…read morecheck this place out based on reviews. Its pretty cool on the inside, definitely passes the Irish pub vibe check. One thing that killed it for us right away: it was LOUD. Sure, we're not in our twenties anymore, but we're not super old. It was mid afternoon, before dinner time, and the music was so loud we were going to have to yell across the tiny table to hear each other. After walking around in the heat all day it was just not what we were looking for. We did stay for a drink. He had a decent old fashioned, though pretty tiny for the price. I had a beer, and it was what would be expected. The one thing that really stood out was the server. She was nice, pleasant, and very quick. I'd maybe go back if I was in the right mood, but that day was certainly not the day for me.

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Wilder - Bucatini Cacio E Pepe

Wilder

4.4(484 reviews)
0.5 mi•Rittenhouse Square, Penn Center

Such an eclectic, whimsical, romantic atmosphere--you immediately feel like you've stepped into…read moresomewhere special. Our waitress was an absolute sweetheart. You could tell she genuinely wanted to connect with every guest and make sure they had a great experience. We started with the roasted oysters, and they were easily the best roasted oysters I've had in a very long time--if not the best ever. For pizza, we went with our waitress's recommendation and ordered the corn and jalapeño pizza. Definitely not a combination I ever would have thought to put together, but whoever came up with it--thank you! The homemade crust was perfectly crispy, and the combination of flavors was incredible. Sweet, savory, a little heat--it was a total flavor bomb in the best possible way. Such a fun atmosphere, wonderful service, and food that surprised us in all the right ways. We'll definitely remember this one!

Food Quality & Taste- 3.5/5 The food was good. Standouts?…read moreThe Butternut Squash Soup! The Butternut Fried Chicken Sandwich was a little spicier than I anticipated. It was also a nice portion size, particularly since it was a lunch special. -Mantra Meldoy- 3/5 -Butternut Squash Bisque- 4/5 -Butternut Fried Chicken- 3/5 Service- 4/5 The service was great! Very quick and attentive. I appreciate a server who is anticipatory. My water glass was never empty. Atmosphere- 5/5 Wilder is beautiful inside. There's an upstairs and downstairs, and each section of the restaurant gives a different vibe. There's even a small outside seating area, if the weather is nice. Value- 4/5 Some prices are a little expensive, but the lunch special pricing is a steal. Generally, I think it's a strong value and would recommend the restaurant. Opportunities for Learning- 4/5 I went during Black History Month, and they had BHM drink and food specials. It was very creative. Also, how the restaurant got its name is also kind of cool! It's inspired by Gene Wilder. There are a few things to learn here, and I definitely left a little smarter.

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Butcher and Singer - Crème Brûlée

Butcher and Singer

4.4(1.6k reviews)
0.1 mi•Penn Center, Rittenhouse Square
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A few days before the birth of our first child, one of my oldest friends came down from Brooklyn…read morefor what we understood would be my final properly indulgent night before parenthood. We have known each other since we were five, lived together in New York for six years, and stayed close through marriages, children, and jobs that occasionally made us question our sanity. He has seen me at my absolute best and worst, and he was also the person who helped me get fit and regain some discipline while we worked in finance and used excess to numb the misery of those jobs. Choosing Butcher & Singer gave the evening exactly the ceremonial weight it deserved. Steakhouses take on different meanings as you move through life. In your early twenties, an expense account dinner feels like the dream: free drinks and an extravagant meal while you are broke, eating ramen, and sitting at the bottom of the professional food chain. By your early thirties, after enough wining and dining in Midtown Manhattan, the ritual can feel exhausted, and another steakhouse dinner holds little appeal. In your early forties, with young children and fewer unstructured nights, catching up with a lifelong best friend over a great steak feels incredibly meaningful, partly because neither the dinner nor the friendship needs to become a weekly habit. That contrast was especially fitting because my friend is remarkably health-conscious and frugal despite being tremendously successful. He seldom strays from his disciplined diet, while I have historically been much more willing to wander toward fries, dessert, and whatever reckless topping appears on the menu. A traditional steakhouse lets both people leave satisfied: one can order a lean steak and vegetables, while the other can treat the table as permission to suspend judgment for two hours. We shared the same celebratory dinner, but our plates still reflected exactly who each of us had always been. Inside, Butcher & Singer delivers the classic steakhouse fantasy with extraordinary conviction. The soaring ceiling, monumental columns, and amber lighting give the dining room a glamorous scale, while the dark wood, painted murals, and small shaded lamps keep all that grandeur from becoming severe. This is where Stephen Starr's judgment becomes especially apparent, because both Butcher & Singer and nearby Barclay Prime depend on concepts that could age badly: one could become stuffy and antiquated, while the other could become glossy and artificial. Instead, Butcher & Singer still feels transportive, Barclay Prime remains contemporary and cool, and each succeeds because the design, service, and atmosphere are executed with total confidence. Our meal included what I believe was a Caesar salad, filet mignon, asparagus, fries, and a rich chocolate fudge cake. I added a blue cheese garnish to my steak, a completely unnecessary flourish that became the crown jewel on an already excellent piece of meat, while my friend kept his side of the table considerably cleaner. Parc creates a useful third point in Starr's small Rittenhouse constellation: its bar steak and burger offer a more casual form of red meat, somewhere between an ordinary dinner and the full ceremony of Butcher & Singer or Barclay Prime. I appreciate both, but a burger leaves me feeling heavier, while a properly cooked lean steak can feel filling and indulgent without ruining the rest of the night. Only one detail could have improved our experience. We sat at a small table near the host stand and the clock, which was comfortable and entirely reasonable for a table for two, but it left us slightly outside the dramatic center of the room. This was no one's fault, merely the kind of learned preference that comes from seeing the full room afterward and knowing where I would request to sit on a future visit. I hope to return when the budget allows, settle farther inside among the leather booths, glowing lamps, and sweep of the murals, and once again let Butcher & Singer make a rare night with an old friend feel worthy of savoring.

This place is stunning on the inside and I absolutely love the lore of all the movies that have…read morebeen filmed inside and the various businesses that the building housed before the restaurant. With that, the food was good and it didn't feel just like your typical steakhouse and I attribute that to the service and how wonderful the staff was. We ordered the oysters, onion soup, delmanico steak, porter house, and the fillet. The table shared the hash brown which was absolutely delicious and by far one of the best items I've had at a steakhouse potato wise. We also ordered the asparagus and the seasonal corn dish. For dessert we had peanut butter tart, cheesecake, and ice cream. Over all this was a great experience and I would definitely come back.

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Butcher and Singer - Main dining area from our table.

Main dining area from our table.

Butcher and Singer - Oysters

Oysters

Butcher and Singer - Front entrance from our table.

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Front entrance from our table.

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