Went with my family to celebrate my sister's birthday, and we really enjoyed our dinner! I loved…read morethe orange wine and the gnocchi. it was pretty quiet when we went on a tuesday night, and we did find it a little odd that the one worker stood right behind our booth the entire meal... he even added to our conversation a couple times and surprised me!

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

What ingredient must be included on my top ten salad list? It's always beets!…read more The Golden Beets with Arugula and Warm Goat Cheese salad is a favorite of mine at Chestnut Grill & Sidewalk Café, especially for summer porch dining. Roasted golden beets, peppery arugula, and a crispy exterior, creamy, goat cheese crouton creates a great mix of flavors and textures, with candied walnuts and a bright lemon vinaigrette adding just the right touch. Easy, fresh, and always enjoyable, with consistently good service, a great happy hour, and some of the best people watching on the Ave. This salad hits all the notes. Not much can top the setting of a shade covered two-top, book in one hand, and delish mouthful of healthy-ish yum.

While in Philly we enjoyed our lunch here. Atmosphere was cool and decor was upscale modernFood…read morewas well prepared. My Mediterranean salad was thoughtfully prepared, all ingredients were fresh and dressing was light full of flavor. The other dishes which were the petit lamb chops were grilled perfectly; tender and juicy. DELISH The server was also our barista and made one of the best iced caramel coffees ever. This visit made my day. TY Chestnut Hill Staff

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

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

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

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

I love this place! The cocktails, the staff, the art, the food and the rooftop deck make this such…read morea cool unique spot. There are 3 floors with three separate gorgeous eating areas and 3 full service bars. I loved the decorative tequila bottles and the aesthetic of each floor. Definitely worth taking time to explore. We stopped by before catching an amazing show at Fallser Club. We were pleasantly surprised to receive an extra 10% discount on our food by showing our tickets. We had cocktails and got our food to go to eat at the venue. You won't find food pictures from me in this review because due some dietary restrictions my food wasn't packaged as it usually is served. For the next show we will be going early and eating onsite to fully enjoy all Cresta has to offer. We will also make sure to sit on the 3rd floor rooftop level to enjoy the view where the very large windows are opened to enjoy the fresh air when Mother Nature cooperates. Back to to the food and drink. The cocktails are unique, gorgeous and delicious. Each one crafted with garnishes like fresh orange peel and pineapple leaves. Cocktails can be ordered with sugar, salt, or tajan on the rims. I highly recommend the apple cider margarita and the La Kartina hibiscus cocktail. The photos don't even do them justice. I ordered the plantains, deconstructed veggie tacos and a side of Al pastor chicken. I also had a side of the guacamole. The guacamole was so fresh and flavorful and I loved the cheese added to the top. The chicken was flavorful, well seasoned and very colorful. The plantains were the perfect level of sweetness. Now, about that the art! I loved the decor and art. The art around the restaurant and the tshirts employees wore were designed by a bartender who I didn't get to meet. The murals were so colorful and detailed. One was more beautiful than the next. I found a very cool selfie mirror on the 2nd floor that I loved! The artist's insta handle was on the wall as well and is included in my photos. From an accessibility standpoint, the second and third floors can only be reached by stairs and may not be suitable for those with mobility issues. Thank you Cresta for accommodating our large party for cocktails and takeout. I can't wait to come back for the full experience!

Super friendly and attentive staff. Greeted warmly as soon as I walked in. Open windows in the…read morefront allowed fresh air in on a summer day. Eclectic decor including artwork by a staffer. Teeth-cracking cold draft beer. Varied menu without going too wild. I had the carnitas soft tacos and they were right on time! A nice spot to pop into if you're walking down by the river and want to head up the hill a bit and have a fun break.

Food: pretty good. Atmosphere: fabulous. Service? Ah, well…read more.. If I hadn't stood by the kitchen waiting to find our server, and if at least two other employees hadn't asked whether I needed help, we still might not have our food. I try to be careful about leaving poor reviews. It's not always fair because things happen. I've been to El Poquito many times because it's within walking distance, has decent food, and a fantastic atmosphere. About 95% of the time, however, the service is either bad or outright horrendous. This last visit (May 2026): Two of the four of us arrived promptly at 6:45 and ordered chips and salsa. We waited 15-20 minutes for the chips, which seems like a long time--even during the busiest part of the evening--for scooping some chips into a bowl and spooning out some salsa (verde style, and tasty). But seriously, that's a long wait for such a basic order. The other two members of our party arrived around 7:05, and we ordered our meals around 7:15. To be fair, our server was very nice and attentive. He stopped by a few times with the assurance that "the food will be right out." Want to guess what happened next? If your answer was "nothing," you'd be spot on. Around 7:55, I went inside to find our server. Again, he was very nice. I stood near the ordering computer between the bar and the kitchen. Two different employees asked if they could help. I explained how long we had been waiting. One of them--who I think was the manager--disappeared into the kitchen with a "let me go see what's going on." I waited for her to come back with an "it will be right out," but, like our food, she never made it back out of the kitchen. Another waiter (also very nice) found our server, who said, "You don't have your food yet?" He then looked over at the table of three very hungry people (including one 10-year-old) and responded, "Fuck, really?" My reply, somewhat under my breath, was, "Yeah, really." Blah, blah, blah... eventually the food arrived. The manager apologized and removed some drinks from the bill.

We went to El Poquito yesterday for Cinco de Mayo. Parking is metered on the street, but I…read moredefinitely recommend parking in the small lot around the corner behind the Chestnut Hill Grill and walking over. The place was PACKED wall to wall because of the holiday. The wait was about an hour, so we decided to order food to go instead. I ordered a strawberry mango margarita from the bar, and honestly, I've never had a margarita taste like a tequila sunrise before. It was thick and just not good. Jesse made it, and when I mentioned it didn't taste like a margarita, Chyna (not sure of the spelling) attempted to remake it. The second one was slightly better, but still not what I'd expect from a margarita at a Mexican restaurant. We ordered the 4 taco platter (about $21). You can only choose two of the same taco type. We tried the short rib, chicken, and pork tacos along with the street corn. The tacos were okay maybe a 5/10. They fell apart. The black beans and rice were actually good. The street corn, however, lacked flavor and didn't really resemble traditional street corn. Barely any cheese or seasoning. Even the lime served with the tacos was so dry we couldn't get juice out of it. Overall, maybe the kitchen was overwhelmed because of Cinco de Mayo, so the food just didn't have that extra care behind them. First impressions matter, and this one unfortunately missed the mark for us. On the positive side, the space is large inside, they have a nice patio/garden seating area outdoors, and reservations are available. We might go back and try taco Tuesday.

Valley Green Inn is known as a historic, beautiful restaurant and gathering spot tucked into the…read morewoods of Wissahickon Valley Park perfect for relaxed meals, special occasions, and connecting with nature right inside Philadelphia. I love that! Went for brunch. Their soups, sandwiches and salads are good. The salmon is tasty. If you like steak they offer that. Service is good. I didn't have good cell service though. Overall if you live in the area. Get there.

Visited for the first time for our anniversary dinner recently. I've been by this spot many times,…read morebut never for a meal, so I was eager to try it out, especially since I LOVE this park and the scenery. We were quickly seated. Staff here were helpful, but throughout our meal frankly felt a bit chaotic. We weren't seen the first time for a while, and had someone come to us to tell us that someone would serve us soon, and then throughout the wait staff assigned to us was pretty frenzied and apologized several times. Appreciate the candor, but not a very put together experience from the staff here, even though it seems like the amount of traffic here was not close to packed. Food though was delicious. Would have liked a bit more given the price tag, but enjoyable for the dishes. I guess you pay for the scenery here. Overall, would not be high up on the list for places I'd really go out of my way to go to. A good experience if you make it out here! Hopefully the wait staff can get some more composure and experience though.

Overall...nice space and good service! There was a nice food menu and I sampled a few dishes. I…read morewas happy with the wedge salad and wings. The cocktails were mixed well and I had several and was satisfied! What was underwhelming was the beer selections. I had a flight and sampled a few others and didn't feel like I would order full sizes.

New Ridge Brewing Co, Philadelphia, PA. The 1st time I went to New Ridge Brewing I had my grand…read moredogs with me. I was told the patio was closed ie, no dogs. This trip Sara was much more welcoming. New Ridge is on Ridge Ave. Relatively new place. It is clean and bright inside. They do have a patio that is adjacent to Pocket Park. 9-ish taps. I got Whips and Furs. I liked its name. I liked its drinkability. I liked that it tasted just like it was described on the menu. TheCheesesteakLife.com - Your home for everything cheesesteak.