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    3.5 (23 reviews)
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    Delived eggs with lobster
    Tiffany L.

    Got off the plane and came here to meet friends. On a Friday evening at 8pm there was some parking out front. Right next door to a hotel which is great for visitors. Service was great. Bar moves a little slow at times. But cocktails/mocktails are good. Small selection of wine. No beer on tap, but bottles. Music is just right in this place! All the 90's R&B and then some old school hits ya momma used to play as well. Must try a little of everything while here. We enjoyed apps and entrees as well as dessert.

    Shane J.

    This visit to Fia has been scheduled for a while! Our group wanted to check it out after visiting the owners other establishment: Amina! This space is located in the Gayborhood next to the Marriott Fairfield Inn! The space is not large..but it has a cool vibe! We had the brunch menu..ordered deviled eggs; Grits; eggs & ox tails & the burger! The food was flavorful and had good portion sizes! The drinks were made well...a bit on the pricey side! Be aware limited 'beer selection'! Service was prompt and friendly! I would return to sample the dinner menu!

    Calamari
    Brandi E.

    I met up with a few friends for dinner here. A coworker raved about the food so I said I would give it a try. And it's black owned so I'm always down to support. The ambiance is quaint. The music was lovely! And the food was okay. My chicken and waffles was over the top with caramel popcorn and jalapeño cotton candy. It didn't need all of that. The chicken was a bit over fried also. I did see other tables with the snapper and it looked delightful. I will return to try it next time!

    Spicy drink
    Jennie S.

    THE FOOD HERE IS AMAZINGGGGG. I had low expectations because of the reviews, and let me tell you, they're WRONG!!! How could everything taste so damn good?!! I really also like their spin of the spicy drink with chili oil. I know this is the part where I was supposed to deduct a star, but the food was that good!! There were only 2 servers for the entire restaurant, and I mean the service was really really slow, but for that heavenly bite? I'll wait!! Beautiful restaurant. Cute vibes. Tip: just order the entree. It's cheaper and more fulfilling than getting a bunch of appetizers.

    Calamari

    The food at FIA restaurant in Philadelphia was fantastic. Was able to experience this restaurant with my mother during Philadelphia restaurant week for two evenings, It was also the week that I traveled from VA for a procedure and treatment at PennMed. We stayed at Fairfield hotel and thought the restaurant was part of the hotel. When we arrived and checked into the hotel we were introduced to being able to eat at the restaurant on site but was not informed that we would need to make reservation to eat dinner there. However when arriving the second evening the welcome was not welcoming but we was allowed to stay but the service was lacking. I must proudly say that both the First and Second evening the food was amazing, and the ambiance also was amazing. As I said we had dinner at FIA in Philadelphia for two evenings. The service and greeting the first evening was great, and inviting which was the reason that we returned the second evening and did not look to try a different restaurant, however the second evening was not as inviting or welcoming. When arriving we were informed that a reservation was needed but was told that since it was not full a place could be found for us, so we could stay, this was my mistake I should have left but it was cold and I had my 80 year old mother with me so we stayed. We were placed away from the hand full of people that was in the restaurant it may have been due to being unaware that there was a dress code and not having a reservation. This we were not informed of when checking into the hotel, we were just told that a restaurant is here on site, so I thought it was open to all that stayed in the hotel. I was dressed decently, but not in my finest clothes, but regardless the price for the dinner didn't change according to what I was wearing . I still paid the same that everyone else paid according to what was ordered in the restaurant, dressed up or not. So we were allowed to stay and was guided to a table that was stuck in the corner my guess is due to not have a reservation, by the way the restaurant was not Full at all, there was plenty of open tables it might have been 6 people there. Finally the server came to the table to take our order. We ordered and got what we ordered but pretty much nothing else no courteous service at all such as being asked if we needed anything or how was everything else however we was asked if a box was needed to go, felt like we was being asked to leave. The food was amazing. Hats off to the chef, however if I had to base my return on the lack of service the second evening, I more than likely would not return back to FIA restaurant in Philadelphia based on service. Generally, even when gratuity is added to my bill, I will normally give more than the 20% even if the gratuity is added in the bill for just two people, as it was for both evenings, however with the second night and the gratuity automatically being added to the bill for two people the tip would've been less than the 20% that was automatically added to the bill and nothing more according to the service received. The sad thing for me is that I will be returning to Philadelphia in February, as I will be returning to complete treatment at PennMed and I am hoping to stay back with Fairfield hotel however this will be the last night for me at FIA. A side note, my mother ordered the rainbow trout and she was asked how did she want the fish cooked well done or medium. I had no idea that rainbow trout could be served cooked medium, that was new for me, please if anyone has ever been asked if they would like their rainbow trout cooked medium or well done.

    Sy L.

    I had the pleasure of dining at new restaurant to the Philadelphia area, FÍA! I have enjoyed some culinary greatness at the other restaurants (AMINA and Black Hen) by the owners of FÍA ! Let me tell you all three restaurants are phenomenal and all have different vibes! The decor within FÍA definitely exhibits the appreciation for Afro-Latin aesthetic! To start - I ordered a cocktail ( fever kiss) and Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread. That cornbread is so darn good! The jalapeño is not over powering at all but you do taste hints of it within every bite. My friend ordered the snapper and said it was excellent to everyone that asked how it was! The reason why multiple people asked about the snapper is because the presentation of the dish is creative. I ordered arroz con gandules, collard greens, Mac n cheese , the crab pot pie. Unfortunately , the arroz con gandules was not being made this night ! I was looking forward to trying this dish! The establishment is customer forward and very professional. The chef came over to our table and apologized for not having the dish and that was very much appreciated ! Now the standout dish for me is the CRAB POT PIE!!! The crust is light and flaky and filled with the most delicious creamy crab bisque! And they do not skimp on the crab meat! Last but not least our waiter Josh gets a 10/10! Josh Is the reason that the crab pot pie was even ordered! Josh was attentive( without being overbearing) , personable, and had knowledge of the menu. I will definitely be back ! Plus, I need to try those pink deviled eggs!

    Banana pudding churros
    Yesenia M.

    The decor was beautiful, and the atmosphere lively for a Thursday night. I was drawn to Fia for its Afro-Caribbean cuisine and the variety of menu options. We tried the gem lettuce salad, tostones, deviled eggs, and jalapeño cornbread. Although the portion sizes were smaller than expected, each dish was flavorful and well-presented. The salad was less grilled than anticipated but still tasty. The deviled eggs had a unique sweetness that was a pleasant surprise and complemented the flavors well. The cornbread was sweet with a hint of spice. However, as a Dominican and a bit of a tostones snob, I found them dry and small for being labeled "giant." Still, I'd definitely return to try more of the menu and enjoy the vibe!

    Crab pot pie
    Edna R.

    It was just OK. I heard great things about them from my friends and I was really looking forward to going but I can't say I was impressed or would go out of my way to go back. To begin I had the cheesesteak empanadas which were just okay. Not really seasoned, kinda dry tbh and they served them on top of a smear of the sauce that's supposed to come with it instead of a ramekin of the sauce so you can dip it. Although it's listed as an appetizer I got the crab pot pie for my entree and it was delicious! Definitely enough for a meal and perfectly seasoned. I can't recall the name of the drink I got but it came with a shot of Prosecco on the side and it was pretty underwhelming for the price of it. We had a time constraint so we were not able to try dessert unfortunately bc service was a little slow but to be fair the place was full on a Saturday evening. As I mentioned I've heard great things from others so maybe this was an "off" night for them but I won't go out of my way to confirm.

    Thom R.

    This was our first visit here as the new restaurant. The space is small but quaint, though you'll be close enough to your neighbors to engage in their conversations. The menu wants to appear impressive, but it's a little confusing. There's a whole side of what seems to be appetizers and then a handful of main dishes on the right. We started with the deviled eggs. They had good flavor but I don't think we needed to she'll out the extra $5 for the little piece of lobster the garnished on them. I opted for the chicken and waffles and I really wish I hadn't. The plate arrived and looked impressive. A tower of chicken on top of four mini waffles on a bed of Cracker Jack, all dusted with powdered sugar. I couldn't figure out what was going on with the chicken. It was so dry and overbreaded. There was a sweet sauce in a cup that helped moisten it enough to swallow. I thought the caramel corn might be homemade, but it was definitely Cracker Jack and I had to be careful not to crack a tooth in it. They forgot the jalapeno cotton candy, but brought it when reminded. Way too much sugar on the plate. My dining companion opted for the lobster roll as he's had his share in New England. I asked him how it was and he said he'd never seen drawn butter with a lobster roll. Otherwise, he seemed to like it enough, but wasn't raving about it. I tried it and it was a better option than my chicken and waffles. The host/server seemed familiar. Maybe he used to work at the previous restaurant in the space. He was nice enough to let us know there was a 90 minute table limit. Our table was unbalanced so one of the drinks we ordered sloshed all over the table. And this is minor, but my view was of the TVs in the bar, both which were showing the same channel, but with a ten second delay between the images. It took my mind off my meal, so there's that. Would I return? Probably not. Limited menu and I wouldn't necessarily call it Afro Latino cuisine.

    Ariana C.

    The food was good,, the drinks were way better and the service was great!! (Even though the food came out a little slow) They do include a 20% service charge on the bill. Just fyi.. they need more marketing bc it was empty... it was a vibe though maybe they should think of having an old school rnb brunch (hint hint) it would be the perfect place! Hope they start attracting more people... i would def go again!

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    4.1(97 reviews)
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    Very small restaurant with a lot of pretty wall decoration and a large take out service…read more I enjoy trying new places and experiencing food from different cultures. This is a great place with authentic cuisine. We started with the chicken Empanadas which were crispy on the outside and full of delicious flavors on the inside. I'm sorry we didn't try the beef and cheese ones...maybe next time. The seafood paella was full of shrimp, octopus, mussels and chorizo over seasoned rice with fried onions, red peppers and peas. The chorizo was so good I got a few to take home. The ropa vieja was beef which was slow cooked to the point of falling apart and melting in your mouth with potatoes and a side of rice. There were three in my party and we all had at least seconds and still had some leftovers. Very enjoyment meal and would recommend.

    Took a little trip across the bridge from PA to Joisy to pick up some items order online. Thanks to…read moremy fellow yelpers, found this restaurant for lunch about a 3 minute drive away. Man, I could eat at this place every week and be a happy camper! The food was sooo flavorful and delicious. Every item on our plates was cooked well and seasoned to perfection. Despite not speaking the same language, we were able to communicate our needs and received good and friendly service from our waitress. The other diners all seem to be enjoying their meals. And, our portions were big enough to enjoy the deliciousness at another meal. Would return without hesitation!

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    Aqimero - Tomahawk

    Aqimero

    3.8(220 reviews)
    0.3 miPenn Center, Avenue of the Arts South, Rittenhouse Square
    $$$

    Ambiance is amazing for sure! It's in the Ritz so yeah very ritzy. I've dined here twice. The first…read moreexperience was a dinner with my younger cousin. It was a girls' night and we had fun. They food was fair. We had the tomahawk steak, seared table side, and sat on a block of ?Himalayan salt. The cocktails were great and service was on point the first time. Paid valet parking, clean restrooms. Here's where I docked a star (let's be honest, this isn't a 5-star dining experience) I came back the second time because the first experience was great. We didn't have a kitchen around Thanksgiving due to renovations so decided to have our family thanksgiving dinner here. It was myself, husband, MIL, and 2 kids (3 and 4 year old). They had the thanksgiving brunch fixed menu and per the OpenTable website, it was $95 for adults, and $40-50 per child. When I tried to make a reservation online, it wouldn't allow me to make the reservation with the kids as it was charging a full price of $95 per child (so $500-$600 for 3 adults and 2 kids). I called aquimero and spoke with their representative who told me that I can go ahead and pay the full price online and they will make modifications to my final bill on the day of. So I did! The moment we sat down, I reminded our server about this bill and she seemed nonchalant about it, reassured me it can be fixed. So throughout dinner, a random person and a lady who introduced herself as the manager came by to let me know that it will be taken care of but just not that day because the bosses aren't working due to it being a holiday weekend. Ok, no biggie. I was told I would get a call the following Monday. No one called. I called for a follow up on a Tues, I was told someone would get back to me. No one did. Yes, it's $100, but it's $100 and however much your principle is worth. How can you charge little children adult price? Oh and I was asked over and over on the phone that "maybe" my kids are 10yrs and older. I get it, mistakes happen, but as I told the many people I spoke with on the phone, you have made zero attempt to rectify this. And what is going on with the Ritz trying to hold on to a measly hundred bucks? Are you struggling? Anyways, food was mid. The seafood tower was ok, but the crab legs and giant shrimp cocktail were super fishy. The steak I had was good though. Perfect temperature, at least they got this one right. Husband and I did have GI symptoms when we got home. Probably the seafood tower rather than the steak. What Aquimero lacks is consistency, integrity, and a sense of decency. You can keep my $100.

    Within the Ritz Carlton you will find this restaurant with full bar. It is gorgeous inside. Open…read moreand festive for the holiday with a projector of Philly city scapes and cuteness. You feel special here for sure. Aqimero has a great menu for everyone. A few vegan options definitely heavy seafood and veggie choices. They have quite a few signature drinks however, you can't taste the liquor so cut that and go liquor neat/ice/mixer. Cheaper and you taste the liquor for real. The service. Just as everyone else commented-- slow and the place had maybe 30 people tops. And I'm counting those at the bar. Our server disappeared often. And when we would catch his eye, he then remembered what we asked. Whether drink, napkin, water... just eh en. The runners were more attentive and made up for our server's indifference for our table. Would i return? Maybe if I'm down there and i sat at the bar.

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    Bolo

    4.2(130 reviews)
    0.7 miRittenhouse Square, Penn Center

    Food, service, and vibes were all great! I met a girlfriend for HH and sat at the bar. We got a to…read moretry a little of everything. The bartender was very friendly and the food came out quickly. We got the chicken and lamb skewers, chicken empanadas, 3 of the 5 ceviche shooters (tuna, salmon, and snapper), and the smashed plantains side. Definitely would recommend!

    Im gonna start by saying I would absolutely give this place a second try. Yesterday must have been…read morean off day. So pull up a chair, lemme tell ya a story. While on my short hop over to Philly I was in the mood for a restaurant with character /flavor and ran across Bolo on Google. I read the article about how it came to be & I was sold immediately. I made the reservation within an hour and the check in was seamless. I love that you are transported into a cafe you would fall into on the island. Staff was all wecoming and friendly which is a great 1st impression. Yaay Bolo. I scan over the menu & realize they have a prefix menu which I wanted to opt for. However I also see that the skewers that I had my eye set on was not a part of the snack portion. However I ask the waitress can she ask the manager if I can have one of the $9 skewers instead of one of the $20 starters to accommodate that portion of the meal. Unfortunately she came bk with news that broke my heart. The answer was no. I respect that. Confused but respect. Now I opt to just do a la carte. I decided to order 2 skewers & the Imperial Chicken rice & my friend ordered the Vica Frita. The moment of truth arrived and the shrimp & chicken skewers were everything I hoped for! I was equally excited about my chicken & rice because I just know im gonna be blown away by a flavorful marinated chicken breast. Mmmmm. The food arrives & it looks phenomenal. Im going in fast for my 1st bite and womp womp womp, it was simply eye candy. The chicken portion was a bit dry & flavorless unfortunately. However the dish redeemed itself with the saffron rice. That was delicious although I only had a few bites. My friend's steak was EVERYTHING! Presentation, spice, juicy and simply gives you a foodgasm. Bunuelos dessert was on point and the puuuurfect size for sharing. Now that the meal is about over this is where confusion comes into play. The waitress comes over & asks "How is everything?". I look at her & say the chicken dish is very underwhelming, just wrap it up I will figure out what to do with it at home. She didn't even attempt to offer the manager to come over to smooth things over or ask would I like something else instead especially seeing that the entire chicken is still sitting pretty on my plate. Lol. She then asked did we like anything else, I said just the check. She then confirmed she is going to go wrap this dish to go & handed us the check. Lol I do not complain much & never do so to get anything free. I do however love feeling like my opinion matters & you will attempt to make my experience the best. So in closing I will come back for the live Thursday music & happy hour.

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