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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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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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Oyster House - Roasted Oysters

Oyster House

4.3(1.8k reviews)
0.1 mi•Penn Center, Rittenhouse Square
•$$$

If you want flawless service, ask for Jess! My husband and I hold dining experiences to a very high…read morestandard, and as first-timers to the oyster bar, we weren't entirely sure what to expect. Jess completely elevated our night. She was wonderfully funny, charmingly complimentary, and laser-focused on every detail. Her knowledge of the menu was impressive and precisely delivered, making us feel completely taken care of.On her brilliant recommendation, I ordered the grilled oysters and the mussels, and I was absolutely blown away. Everything was incredibly fresh, perfectly seasoned, and executed beautifully.Jess is truly one of the sweetest, most genuinely hospitable servers I have ever encountered. She completely exceeded our expectations and is the definitive reason we are already planning our next visit!

Delicious seafood, wonderful selection of Oysters from the East Coast and great service! We…read morehappened upon this place on an evening stroll looking for something for dinner and although they were quite busy they did their best to seat us right away. We got there around dinner time 7pm and waited like 5 min to be seated at the bar area where we could watch then shucking oysters all evening long. It's truly an art. We had a variety of oysters, some grilled octopus and a seafood medley that included scallops perfectly cooked, shrimp, swordfish and some potatoes. It was all very good and staff was attentive and helpful throughout our meal. The restaurant is an open design that can get quite loud but that's just the lively nature of great food!

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Luke's Lobster Rittenhouse - Introducing our brand new roll..the Dungeness Crab Roll! Available for a limited time only this summer 2023!

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4.3(1.3k reviews)
0.2 mi•Penn Center, Rittenhouse Square
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My friend an I stopped in here trying to pass time while exploring Philadelphia…read more The cashier was great. He was so helpful with my questions. Oddly I wanted a lobster roll with out the roll but still went with the soup anyway. But, he said he could do that. The soup was pretty good. We do not get a lobster roll when we visited. But, The soup hit the spot. The bathroom was so cute. It had a a nautical theme. This place really made me think of coastal Maine. Pricing was on point for lobster. No complaints. There are a few tables and a window bar like seat option that faces the street. The offer Maine sodas to drink.

Solid rolls! I had the seafood trio to taste them all. Initially I ordered on their website…read moredirectly. After driving around for 20 minutes to find parking I called and they had not received my order. Uber Eats or Door Dash must be the preferred. Or call! Anywho, Uber Eats delivered. It was cold. I don't believe the other lobsters rolls I had were cold. These were and still good. Maybe they are warm if you pick up ‍ They give ample portions and the butter is on the side. Three ramekins! One for each roll. I only needed one for all three. Note to self: always ask for butter on side. The shrimp roll was packed. Thankful because the baby shrimp were baby. The lobster roll was about 1 claws worth. It was the crab that shocked me. Overflowing with crab meat. Everything was fresh. The bread was soft and buttered. I didn't taste much 'seasoning' it was well 'flavored' and covered in oregano (?) I would return. It's a cute little spot that is in the basement of a building. I didn't go in, I know the area well. Next to Sofitel. Hard to find parking

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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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Little Fish - Shrimp & Papaya Salad

Little Fish

4.4(596 reviews)
1.0 mi•Bella Vista
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At only $120 per person and BYOB, this tasting menu is an absolute steal. From the first bite of…read morewarm bread and butter, I knew this place wasn't going to disappoint. The place was cozy and relaxing, with a nice view of the open kitchen. Our server was very attentive and all of our courses were paced perfectly. It's hard to choose a favorite dish, but I did love the cape cod oysters (and even had to order another two each!). The scallop toast was another standout, and I can completely understand why this is a staple on their ever-changing menu. All of the courses were fantastic, and I left feeling perfectly full. As the menu is seasonal, I'm sure I will be back sometime soon!

I have been in Philly most of my life and this restaurant has been around a while. (Definitely not…read moreas long as me) but I remember coming here at its first location and being blown away by the food and atmosphere, years ago. It seemed to be on the forefront of the dining scene in Philadelphia and felt so special. It's still special. The location has changed and the concept has changed, but it still delivers the intimate setting and mind-blowing innovative, fresh food. I came here with two friends for a belated birthday meal and everything was delicious! This is a pre-set tasting menu so one gets to sit back, relax and relish in each dish that is placed on the table. The Prince Edward Island mussels were so fresh and delicious and I also loved the grilled mountain trout! But truly, all dishes were carefully crafted and were a delight! Bring wine and enjoy this place. Service is professional and elegant and the food is some of the best this city offers. (Still!)

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Alpen Rose

Alpen Rose

4.4(383 reviews)
0.2 mi•Avenue of the Arts South
•$$$$

Loved this place!! A hidden gem, definitely great place for a date night--gives off a speakeasy…read morevibe, and you have to ring the doorbell, they will answer the door and ask for your reservation before they let you in! Inside is beautiful, dimly lit--a cozy and intimate setting. Service was excellent and the food was delicious! Bone Marrow Toast was the bomb--the beef cheek addition to the marrow dish was amazing!! Omg! Both the Bone-In NY Strip and Bone-In Ribeye were perfection, both steaks were well flavored and meat was tender. Creamed Spinach and Pomme Purée were good. We tried the Seasonal Pie which had brown butter crumble with vanilla ice cream. The restaurant (and bar seating) is small so make sure you have reservations, highly recommend this place!

The pretentiousness vibe of the place does not outweigh the need for unique flavors and offerings…read more I am not a vibe person that likes to see and be seen however; this place fit my vibe exactly. Elegant, upscale, and cleanly efficient; this would not be the worst steakhouse in the city by far. For a cookie cutter menu steakhouse with pretty seasonless food and simple desserts; I think it meets my standard by far for the minimum in steakhouse dining with snarky service. I would return for the duck even though it's not smoked; it's expertly prepared. I would not come for a holiday; my friend expressed it a birthday and the staff did not celebrate the occasion in any way

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Estia

Estia

4.1(958 reviews)
0.2 mi•Avenue of the Arts South, Rittenhouse Square
•$$$

I traveled to Philly recently for the PDR Half and had two meals (dinner) there. Definitely the…read morebest restaurant I tried during the 3-day trip. This Greek restaurant features fresh catches and an old-fashioned, gorgeous dining area. I went there for a late dinner the first night I arrived at Philly. Then I had a pre-race dinner there with my friend who also raced the PDR Half. I tried the following dishes: 1. Complimentary bread: rustic white bread, a little bit sour but not quite strong as a standard sourdough. Served with hummus (kinda weird lol). 2. Halibut: A large, skin-on fillet. Grilled to perfection. Lean but tender. Topped with ladolemono and a veg skewer (bell peppers, potatoes, onions) was placed above it (cool plating idea), and served with olive puree. 3. Royal Dorado: while the dish was listed on the "Theatre Prix Fixe" menu, you can actually order it a la carte. It was my first time to try this kind of fish. It came with a thin filet. Clearly, it was a lean cut, and the meat was denser than many other fish. Also served with ladolemono. 4. Spanakorizo: Greek style "rice with herbs". They used spinach, onions and leeks; seasoned with lemon juice. Compared to most Middle Eastern rice dishes, this one is more "juicy", and the rice was, surprisingly, was more chewy -- almost like orzo. I really liked the leeks as it added some sweetness and freshy spiciness to the rice. I had it with my Halibut 5. Yogurt orzo: I never though about cooking orzo with yogurt (and onions) but it turned out to be fantastic! Indeed, the orzo, coated with the thick yogurt, was creamy and flavorful. I had it with my Royal Dorado. 6. Horta: Sauteed (green) chard with lemon juice. The portion size was sharable among 2-3. Overall these dishes were not seasoned heavily and the flavor was well-balanced. My friend had the lamb shank served with tomato+feta orzo and it looked tasty and filling -- the lamb shank was nearly as long as his forearm! Service was not bad but expect a longer than usual waiting time. Indeed, the restaurant was nearly fully seated at dinner. Besides, I hope that the servers could ask/inform the customers about possible food allergy. This is essential for a seafood-dense restaurant.

I had walked past Estia more times than I can count, but had never been, until this evening. We had…read morejust finished walking around the craft fair at Rittenhouse Square and were looking to get a bite to eat. It was my birthday and my partner wanted to find a nice restaurant. We had been to Greece two years ago and fell in love with the food. We saw Estia was close by, however, it was Saturday at 4 and we found there were no open reservations. We decided to walk over. The hostess was very gracious and not only said she could accommodate, but took us to a delightful booth. The venue is beautiful - the architecture - decorations - and the overall vibe is wonderful. I walked downstairs and was also very impressed with the private dining rooms. It didn't take us very long to decide what we were going to order - we were sharing all plates. My partner started with an Estia (signature) cocktail - the Meli. It's a delicious drink with vodka, passion fruit, almond liqueur, honey and lemon! I would like to mention the bread and hummus we had as a starter - the bread was excellent-warm, freshly baked with a superb creamy hummus. We decided to order the Crab cake and the Spanakopita for appetizers. The crab cake was made with jumbo lump crabmeat and had minimal fillers - I'm from Maryland and this was as good as any I've recently had. There was a Dijon aioli that was the perfect dip for the crab meat. The Spanakopita was also top notch - the crispy phyllo dough was excellent and the filling of spinach, leeks, scallions, dill and feta was perfect! For our main course, we ordered the Lamb Chops (of course!), and the Lobster Linguini. We were told the chops are Estia's signature dish and a must order. First rule of eating chops - you must pick up the chops to eat them - cutting the meat with a fork and knife will not provide the same effect with both the flavor and texture. My first bite was heavenly - the chops were cooked perfectly - which is a feat in itself as we both like our meat Medium - pink, not red. The chops were tender and juicy with a grill that accentuated the flavor of the meat. What a great dish! The chops came with very large, very delicious Greek style potato fries which had a nice crunch and a little cheese! Unfortunately, the Lobster Linguine did not meet our expectations - specifically, the lobster. My first bite of the lobster resulted in my chewing, and chewing, and chewing..... What a disappointment - while the sauce was very savory and the pasta was cooked perfectly, I couldn't chew the lobster and pushed the pieces to the side. There are many reasons why lobster is chewy and rubbery - overcooking is the most common. It was my birthday and our very gracious and delightful server brought a few little treats out. Overall, while the one dish was disappointing, the rest of the meal was great and we will be returning to Estia!

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