Intimate, rustic wine bar with tasty bites!…read more My friends and I stopped by on a Sunday for some apps and drinks. I loved how quiet and moody the atmosphere was -- honestly perfect for a date! I had a glass of the Lambrusco, which was crisp and on the dryer side. We also ordered the Baked Brie and Brussels Sprouts as apps. Both were delicious, but I was surprised by the portion size for the price!

The smallest of small bites of cheese. The selection wasn't very exciting either and some mushy…read moregrapes, slices of a loaf, and 4 slivers of apple or pear? as the "seasonal" fruit didn't get past the mediocre morsels of cheese and mini fig bites. Disappointed but I suppose skinny girls could be happy. All that bread no where to spread it. Might as well have some dipping oil or butter. Anywho. Burger was good but the other dishes were a bit lacking luster on the table. Hilarious that the wine that was asked for she didn't get. You're expecting a sparkly and it comes flat. She mentioned it. There wasn't an "oh no". Or... "we definitely got you the wrong one" or anything. The waiter had no idea about the wine selections or what wines to suggest with the food. Weird for a wine bar. Attempted to correct the wine mistake and got charged for both glasses anyways. Sheesh.

We came to picnic for happy hour and had an amazing time. The space is beautiful and all of the…read moreservers were fantastic. The Spritz drink from the happy hour menu was a delight (although still expensive at $9). We ordered the oysters, which were delicious and they came with 4 sauces (tomatillo, mignonette, cocktail, carrot habanero). The fries were delicious and we loved the aioli they were served with (bonus that they're $6 on the hh menu). The Birchrun Blue cheese was incredible and came with a generous portion of bread and a tasty horseradish jelly. The chicory salad and Caesar Brussels sprouts were both outstanding veg dishes. We finished our meal with the frozen yogurt. The flavor options weren't my favorite but I believe these are seasonal. To summarize, the prices are a bit steep here but the vibes, service, food and drinks are all fantastic!

We decided to try this restaurant for this first time for the NYE Prime Rib Night. I don't know why…read morewe were expecting it to not be very good. Maybe it was because we thought the restaurant's culinary concept was somewhat mundane ("picnic"). Maybe it was the simplicity of the food or ingredients on the menu... BUT BOY WERE WE WRONG! THE FOOD WAS GREAT! Simple dishes, yes...but executed really well! We were surprised, but maybe we shouldn't have been. With the super-friendly service and unique open concept warehouse meets magic garden decor, we will definitely be back...at least for the prime rib special! And yes, it's "deep into Fishtown." So deep, in fact, that it's full on past Fishtown and actually in East Kensington. Prime Rib: 5/5 Potato Gratin: 5/5 Broccolini: 5/5 Green Salad: 4/5 Spinach Croquettes: 4/5 Chocolate Cake: 3/5 Frozen Yogurt: 4/5 Espresso Martini: 5/5

Lovely ambience, very relaxing atmosphere, extensive wine selection, and friendly, helpful staff.read more

Popped in on Friday for post work and pre dinner drinks. This is only our 2nd visit but…read moreimmediately upon walking in the bartender recognized us. We ordered drinks and were chatting and she remembers very obscure details about us from when we talked the first visit. Now that's a great memory and awesome service.

This was our second stop on our mission to "paint the town red". Turns out it was our last stop…read morebecause we really enjoyed this quaint traditional wine bar. I enjoy wine and trying variations so it was a no brainer that this would be fitting for my pre-birthday hang out. Upon entering there weren't many other patrons in this small establishment so it felt like our private space for our group of 8 for some time during the Saturday evening. At some point we gave a cocktail a try as well. But this is certainly a nice low key space to connect, socialize, try a flight, cocktail, or pick up a bottle.

Fishtown social is a small and quaint spot to enjoy wine and some light snacks. A nice outdoor area…read moreto enjoy the area with a bar inside. They have a wine shop in the back if you are looking to take the wine to go or if you see something you don't like. The service was great. Although a little understaffed when we went our server made us feel special and gave us a great experience. A neat wine bar in Fishtown.

Beautiful living room like high ceiling lounge space for people to come and enjoy wine. They do…read morealso have nonalcoholic ones but not a variety. I got the Brut A-free, spritzy and refreshing. Great place to grab and drink and catch up with your friends. Overall not too loud. Parking is free if you can find outside. Bathroom is nice and spacious.

Really lovely employees who greeted me and offered to help immediately, beautiful indoor and…read moreoutdoor seating options and really delightful wine! I tried the house rose and Malbec rose, both delicious but got the house rose. My friend and I sat outside and soaked up the sun and chatted with our wine - so perfect! For our second round we did the rose sangria which was so refreshing and delicious! Definitely a great spot for a Sunday afternoon.

As someone who grew up in the PNW I was so excited to wines from Oregon getting so popular in…read morePhilly! I first tried Orange Popsicle at Tria Wine Bar and was a fast fan. I visited the winery a few weeks later on my birthday and had so much fun doing a flight of the wines they had to offer. This quickly escalated to becoming a member of their wine club and now I receive bottles a few times a year. The owners are so kind and welcoming. I can't wait to see how the brand, business, and tasting room grows!!

Okay I'm not by any means well versed in wines but this place seems like the perfect spot for those…read morewho are!! Chill interior with a lot of space, and a deck for outdoors seating

Wow, I truly love this place. The vibes were immaculate. The staff was fantastic. It was always…read morebuzzing. It felt like I was in Europe and South Philly can't wait to come back and eat some food cause everything I saw looked absolutely amazing.

What a cool spot!…read more Located in the trendy E. Passyunk area, parking may be hard to come by but we managed some sort of spot. It's an easy spot to locate with clear signage and prime corner real estate. Inside it's a bar, it's a marketplace, it's a vibe! It pulls at French inspiration from its menu to the decor but doesn't lose itself completely. There's a coziness to this place that makes it comfortable and its interesting set up makes it more distinguished. My wife and I shared their cheese plate (it's the charcuterie board but they subbed the meat for our vegetarian palates) along with the beet salad and raclette sandwich. We enjoyed each dish and they all came out as they were prepared. The service was attentive and very friendly. I think this could work for pre or post drinks or even a great date night like we did. Enjoy your time!

My family and I got breakfast at Enswell during our stay in Philadelphia. This swanky, hip place…read moreoffers up elevated tasty food and superb service in an exquisitely decorated, albeit small, cafe. We braved negative degree weather for the roughly 10 minute walk from our hotel. We walked in at a good time. This is the type of place where a reservation for breakfast would be required. We were sat immediately. The dining area is tight. A green velvet bench, marble tables, metal chairs, all packed into a small area. You could very well have your butt brush over the table of the patrons next to you if you have to get up for any reason. It's tight. Our server was around quickly. He was super friendly and kept things conversational, light and sophisticated. My wife ordered an iced latte, I had their hot drip coffee. For a starter, we had to try the cinnamon knot bread. While it wasn't what we were expecting, it was good. Although, we wouldn't order again. The bread is presented as a small loaf, room temperature with a cold cream cheese icing drizzled over top. The bread had a mild cinnamon flavor and was dry. It lacked the sweet, moist dough you expect from a cinnamon bread. My wife ordered the French style omelet. This had gruyere cheese and chives. Beautifully plated, perfectly cooked and the taste was spot on. It was good enough to forget that she paid $21 for just an omelet, no meat, no sides. I ordered the Eggs Benedict. Pretty standard here. The eggs had bright orange yolks which is common for farm fresh eggs. The "coffee" hollandaise didn't come across with a coffee flavor but it was rich and went well with the ham and English muffins. One thing that stuck with me was their drip coffee. Not sure if it has been a while since I had a light roast but the Rival Bros. Revolver coffee was so good, I got a bag of whole beans to bring back home with me. I may even order it again online. Enswell succeeded on all fronts. The ambiance and service was great. The decor, impeccable. The food, thoughtful and tasty. The details from the silverware to the plates added to the experience. We would come back.

I thought this place was very cute. Outdoor limited seating…read moreand indoor area as well. The appeal was to get a quick read in amd have my pup with me. I felt like I ordered the wrong combination. I was able to do an egg sandwich and swap for sourdough bread vs eng muffin. Love that. Didn't love the copper sharp cheese that was a bit messy and tangy. I kept thinking they must have added some type of sauce on it. I'd much rather come back for a simple fried egg combo and chedda cheese. I was also offered sparkling water, but I do wish it had more fizz. The service start to finish was superb in friendly and fast service. I'd come back for mimosa/bar for sure.

I had heard this place was one of the best pasta restaurants in Philly and it loved up to the hype!…read moreWe came here for dinner on a Friday night and it was superb! Highly recommend making a reservation as it's a small place with about enough table seating for 20-30 people at a time. For food with started off with the focaccia which was divine! It had the perfect amount of sweet salt and the bread was still soft with the perfect crunch. For mains, we had the vodka rigatoni which was delicious! It wasn't that spicy to me but was the perfect portion size. The pasta didn't come with the option to add a protein so that's something to keep in mind. I loved that all the drinks they offered were made locally by PA breweries and wineries. They also have an amazing share meal deal that allows you to try multiple dishes for a good price. Can't wait to try this place again the next time I'm in Philly

Honestly, it was just okay. The space was super cozy and inviting, our server was friendly and…read moreknowledgeable, and I am always all for restaurants outside of Center City. Our waitress actually let us sample a few of the wines, since we couldn't decide! This was awesome and so rare these days, but a definite plus for any "wine bar". That being said, the food was really underwhelming. The highlight for me was the tuna crudo, which was so flavorful, creative, and absolutely melted in my mouth. The carrots were also really good. The pastas, however, which the place is known for, lacked flavor. The menu descriptions seemed super unique and innovative, but when the dishes arrived, they were seriously lacking. I really did come here for the pasta, and since the meal wasn't exactly cheap, I don't think I'll be rushing back.

I wish Jen and I had shown up in matching flapper dresses because Sassafras feels like stepping…read morestraight into the 1920s. Huge bar, giant wall of liquor bottles, dim lighting, and a cool old-school vibe. I told the bartender that ordering a beer in a place like this felt like I was insulting him. He laughed and told me not to worry about it. The drink special was called "Naked and Famous," which honestly sounded like the perfect cocktail to order in honor of Jen. But then I spotted a dark beer on the menu that sounded too good to pass up. If you follow me, you know I'm slowly becoming a dark beer guy. I liked it a lot. The sandwich special was a cheesesteak. Sorry, I should've taken a picture of the menu. But I really enjoyed it, and for $18 it came with a mountain of seasoned fries, which feels like a bargain these days. Bomb Shell: the two people working absolutely crushed it. I don't know if they were understaffed or if Monday night got busier than expected, but they were working their tails off the entire time. Even with that, they stayed polite, friendly, helpful, and incredibly accommodating to the guy carrying around a mannequin. Great visit to Sassafras!

I had wanted to come here for sooo long and I should have gone sooner! Sassafras bar is soooo good!…read moreSince it was Valentine's Day we had about a 10 min wait to get seats at the bar - not bad. We both ordered a special cocktail - pornstar martini - and wowwwww it was so good. We didn't have time to stay for more unfortunately but I can't wait to go back. Great ambiance and our bartender was awesome.