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    Independence Prime

    3.1 (180 reviews)
    PriceyNew American
    Closed 4:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    The $20 chips and guacamole.
    Steff D.

    Skip the Independence Prime. There are other bars and restaurants in the airport that, I think/assume, are better than this one. Here's how PHL describes this spot: "A steakhouse and tavern at the center of the terminal, you can see the excitement of the kitchen from every seat in this restaurant. With a menu focusing on pairing the most flavorful ingredients available with the perfect beverages, Independence Prime delights its guests with an ever-changing array of taste experiences." Well done to the person who wrote this copy, but - let's be honest - this is an airport bar blasting CNN, overcharging for mediocre food in extremely tiny portions, where you order through a QR code and never talk to a real person once. The Chips With Salsa & Guacamole for nearly $20 was comical. There was - at the very most - two tablespoons of chopped tomato and two tablespoons of guac, while the maybe fifteen (yes, I counted -- photos for proof) small "crispy tortilla chips" were very stale. The man next to us got a raw chicken burger. He tried many, many times to get the attention of the bartender who would not look up at any of us. When he finally was able to talk to an employee walking behind him, their response was: "But that's impossible." The man held up his (very clearly raw) chicken burger, pointed to the inside of it, and asked "Is pink okay to you?!" The employee said they'd immediately make him a new one. Then, I assume, a manager went over to him: "How's your day going, sir? Can we get you a soft drink? A side salad while you wait? We're terribly sorry." The man rolled his eyes and said, "I just want a cooked chicken burger." And I just wanted a nice snack. I should have followed my gut and gone to Chickie's & Pete's for crabfries and a couple of beers (or glasses of wine): that would have been HALF the cost than the app and two drinks we got here.

    Second place!
    Jeff G.

    Im not saying I'll never come back but I'll try another place next time. Place was hopping and you can see the cooks doing there thing which we thought was cool. You order from your phone and they bring you your order. The service is pretty fast. We got fish and chips, pastrami sandwich with fries and a grilled cheese with tomato soup. I'll start with the best: fish and chips, fried foods for the win! In second place the pastrami sandwich with fries. It was decent but the fries weren't hot. In last place was the grilled cheese and tomato soup. How does that go wrong?? Let me tell you! The soup, very mmm just tomato. Basil? Salt? Idk? The grilled cheese looked good but seemed blah also. Salt , better cheese?

    The bar seating area where you can watch them make your food.
    EmLee V.

    Yes, they are expensive but that's what you pay for for good service and excellent food on the fly. The entire staff is courteous and generous, understanding with smiles on their faces. The food is fresh, perfectly seasoned and flavorful. From the chicken salad to the fruit cup every ingredient is fresh as it can get. I don't know who is in charge of quality control, but they deserve a raise. Every single blueberry, and the honeydew, and the cantaloupe we're all perfectly ripe. I've been to many restaurants sometimes some of the fruit is less than stellar and I've never been served a handful of blueberries of which 100% are perfect balance between sweet and tart. Bravo !!!!! The only downside is that they are expensive. They charge $6.49 for a side of two strips of bacon that would cost them $.12. Pretty insane, but the kids portions are satisfactory. Make sure to scan the QR code where you sit to order... I messed that part up, but as I said, everyone was generous and forgiving. Did I mention they have a full bar?

    Grilled Chicken Sandwich with mixed green
    Yang C.

    Ordered food here while waiting for my flight. The food is pricey of course!!! One grilled chicken sandwich, with mixed green salad (substitute of fries with extra $3), and a lemonade cost me $31... The salad was good, fresh and filling. I didn't see anywhere saying about the dressing though... it came with balsamic, which is good. The sandwich was just okay... the chicken patty was small and dry... the sandwich is very flavorful. The waitress was nice to answer my questions.

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    Ju L.

    We had just checked into our terminal around 6am and were debating if we should eat breakfast but neither my husband nor I were hungry. We decided we would follow tradition and get a couple of drinks anyway since it was the start of our vacation. We ended up ordering a breakfast entrée to share, since neither of us were hungry. The two wines we ordered were not good. The breakfast entrée -- kitchen sink that we ordered to share turned out okay, like what you would get from a Denny's. The portion size did surprise me though, it was larger than expected, and enough to feed the two of us. Our flight was 6 hours long, and for some reason, my husband thought the airlines would be providing a meal, and they didn't, so we were super glad we ate. The kitchen sink was very substantial and saved us on our long flight.

    Fried chicken salad
    Stephanie P.

    I really wanted to like this place as a better option in the airport to fast food. The ordering process is very convenient. There is little in the way of interaction with the wait staff, which I got a refill only after finishing my salad which I took my time to eat. The best thing about the fried chicken was that it was cooked well, after that it fell flat because the breading had no flavor and the dressing did not either which surprised me. I don't think I will try this place again given the price and flavor of the food.

    Great bar selection

    Great service, quick turnaround, and solid cheesesteak...even if it was not inside the airport. I'll be back!

    This is half the Philly cheese steak sandwich with peppers and onions

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    I like that you can order through the QR code on the table so you don't have to talk to anyone. The outlets at the table don't work.

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    Next time I order a margarita, I have to remind them to put the tequila inside the glass not wherever they put my tequila.

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