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    Jansen

    4.5 (208 reviews)
    PriceyNew American

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Romantic
    Classy
    Good for groups

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    Lacey G.

    A wonderful meal and fantastic service. Started with the Thymes Up cocktail. A well balanced gin cocktail was an excellent choice for a 100 degree day. We were treated to amuse bouche and bread/butter. A really nice treat. I ordered the tomato gazpacho topped with pineapple. This was the smoothest gazpacho I have ever had. Bursting with freshness, another hit for such a hot day. My gf and I split the hamachi crude which was absolutely fabulous. Fresh and bright. However, it was grossly overpriced for the miniscule portion. Now, for the showstopper. The miso glazed cod. This dish was gorgeous, well portioned, and the Asian flavors were perfect. From the ginger sweet potato puree, to the wasabi avocado aioli. I couldn't get enough. My gf ordered the lamb shanks which was also out of this world. For dessert, I ordered a special. A mini chocolate milkshake with two perfectly baked chocolate cookies. Overall, an incredible meal. So sad this establishment is closing in Sept.

    I think this was short rib, broccoli raab and provolone in puff pastry. It was salty and delicious. Could have eaten 5 more of them.
    Sarah S.

    Another great meal at Jansen! Everything is good here--from the service, to the ambiance, to the food! We started with the burrata salad and the butternut squash and lobster soup. The salad was the perfect combination of flavors. The soup was so creamy and rich! We didn't think the brussel sprout garnish added anything to the overall flavor. I got a venison ossobuco, which was tender like a pot roast. I can't remember what the one side was, but it was great. The sauce was delicious as well. The fingerling potatoes were tough and not tasty. My husband got the halibut which came with one lobster pierogi and braised cabbage. He usually doesn't like cabbage, but he enjoyed it in this dish! We finished with the love cake, which was so delicious. For drinks, I got a cosmopolitan and it was perfect. My husband got an old fashioned, which he said was excellent. We will be back again!

    Desserts! Cookies and milk, love cake, donut holes (all 10/10)
    Sarah C.

    A true gem to have in Philly. With the help of our waitress (who was stunning and so respectful of our dietary needs/restrictions), the food told us a story. Everything was delicious and the ambiance (even with the downpour), the outside seating was great as we didn't get wet and it was comfortable. Special callouts - chamomile cheesecake, Caesar salad, Brie with salad. I've never been so blown by salad but the texture and flavors were fascinating. The balance of salt and creamy with the anchovies of the Caesar salad was a 10/10 as the anchovies weren't super briny at all. The portions are HUGE btw so it's also worth the money! Please go and have an amazing time. Thank you Chef Jansen and team!

    Halibut with mussels, shrimp, lobster.

    So sad closing after 9/27/025. Jansen has been our go to restaurant for graduations, birthdays, engagements, anniversaries or just wanting a great meal with outstanding service. Had be certain we had one last dinner before Chef and many of his staff move on to a new chapter in the Philly gastro scene (local country club - maybe we should join?). Last night was incredible as always. Shout out to Zach, Jonah and of course Chef. Wishing all the best but will miss our special occasion restaurant.

    Nadine J.

    We dined at Jansen and received exceptional service from start to finish! The meal was delicious and our table side presentation of the beef Wellington was top tier! Looking forward to returning!!

    Braised Short Rib
    Abby S.

    I had bookmarked this restaurant a long time ago and was really looking forward to my reservation. I will note that there were definitely some highs and some lows about our visit. As far as highs, the exterior decor gave the visit an immediate coziness. When entering through the front door, it felt like entering a small cottage. We were seated close to the large fireplace, unfortunately I do not think it is an active fireplace - but it was very pretty to look at. We started with the burrata appetizer which appeared different than the photos on Yelp. I think the dish must be seasonal and had roasted squash pieces atop the salad. This was a hearty salad. For entrees we tried the Branzino and the short rib. The short rib was definitely the star of the meal. As someone that is not big on red meat, I would definitely return for this item. It was so tender and the meat was cooked perfectly. Unfortunately, the Branzino was a miss. It was grilled and all that I could taste was the char of the fish - despite removing parts of the skin. We were excited for dessert when we were told there was an in-house pastry chef. We tried the tres leches and the sauce was so sweet, it was saccharine and tasted just like sugar jam.

    This is an amazing Tuna appetizer   Tuna Bon Bon
    Dianne A.

    The food was amazing. The service was amazing and my date was amazing Jansen knows how to present food and make an occasion special!

    Oysters Rockefeller
    Jim R.

    Still being careful about Covid, we requested an outdoor table. The setting was very open, beautiful and warm (both in ambiance as well as in temperature, with the actual temperature walking from the car in the low 60s.) They have outdoor heaters, and the patio is covered, with the ability to put the sides down in cold or in-climate weather. Our server Julie was well informed, very enthusiastic and fun to talk to. All the staff we met were very friendly. We started off with 2 interesting cocktails - a Green Chile Gimlet and a Beefeaters Gin drink called "Bees Knees". Both were delicious and were also a surprise Anniversary gift from our Aunt Renee. There were many delicious sounding appetizers to chose from. We had the Oysters Rockefeller with chorizo, potato, garlic thyme cream and arugula which was very good. The other was one you don't see on many menus - Rabbit Pot Pie. This was served in a small ramekin with it's light crust covering a mixture of rabbit, potatoes, root vegetables and a creamy wine-hinted sauce. Although very good, I like the version served at The Dandelion in Center City Philadelphia better. For entrees we had the Roasted Duck Breast with green lentils, fava beans, English peas and creamed wild mushrooms. For my taste it needed a "punch" of maybe some additional seasoning. The Monkfish Osso Buco was very good and perfectly cooked and was served with a lobster bread pudding, English peas, and a rich savory sauce. Our shared desert was a brownie with a layer of chocolate mousse and chocolate ganache over the top. It was served beautifully over a chocolate mosaic design on the plate and it was also a gift for our Anniversary from the Chef. With its beautiful setting and interesting menu we will be sure to come back again.

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    Ask the Community - Jansen

    I'm dying to try Jansen. But do you think they'd be able to accommodate a vegetarian?

    Yes they do have options for vegetarians. My party included 2 vegetarians and they both loved it.

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