One of the best places in Philadelphia for good vibes. Good atmosphere…read more Malek one of the best bartenders I know in town Best old fashion I drink thank you amigo

This spot isn't my scene, but it's super fun and a cool vibe. The bank vibe goes out the window on…read morethe weekends when it turns into a full club space. More of a college aged crowd with some seating areas in the middle but the main dance floor is truly giving club - which is fun, if that's your style! The music is good and the bartenders are on it!

Finally made it over to Lounge 38! I had a blast; visited here for my friends birthday get…read moretogether. The bartender Peaches is hilarious and knows how to make a drink! Haven't tried the food yet, however, the menu options look pretty good. The place was nice and clean, very laid back vibe (this could also be because I visited on a Monday) but I'm certainly looking forward to coming back again soon. P.S. Peaches only works on Sundays and Mondays so make sure you stop by and check out her speciality strawberry henny slushies--Trust me they're a hit!

Level 38 is cool just a neighborhood bar they have hookah they have drinks I was there on karaoke…read morenight they have food there is also a guy outside I guess during the summer he has seafood that he cooks outside so it's fresh and hot out of the pot on Wednesdays they have unlimited Seafood are you can eat for I believe $30 oh they have a pool table and TV but that's about it

This is my first time, and it definitely won't be my last. I was looking for a chill, quiet place…read moreto do homework and this place didn't disappoint. Luxor is all the above and more. The owner was very friendly and was very welcoming and hospitable. The atmosphere was perfect for what I needed to do and I had the chance to watch the Eagles play, listen to some great Arabic music, and have a great time. The mint tea was delicious and the hookah had great flavors. If you're looking for a nice, chill way to spend your night I highly recommend this place!

still new to philly but this is so far the best hookah lounge there is in town. No loud music ,…read moregood and clean hookahs . An impeccable service.

First off, I hear a lot of bad things about spades but last night was one of the best experiences I…read morehad in a club. i came out to celebrate my college graduatio, and they gave me a big section where all my friends fit. My server was gorgeous and she handled everything I needed i only Had to get up to use the bathroom. She got everything we needed The place was clean, and the bottle service was A1. and the food was actually good.

the vibes and ambiance was great but the people working there are so rude. My friends and I got…read moreassaulted by the security guard who was checking us at the door. she was touching us in places that she wasn't supposed to be touching and the other ladies who were in the line said the same thing as well. The person checking the tickets, she was very rude. Everyone was there to have a good time and she was yelling at everyone and killing people's vibes. She was about to start a fight with a man in the line. I thought that was so unprofessional. The bottle girls were great tho. Other then the rude employees the place was jumping.

Nina is the best!! As soon as you walk in she makes you feel at home! The service is top tier in my…read moreopinion. This is a happy hour spot with lots of weekly events! With all the cozy couches It fells just like home! They have a great food and drink menu with great prices. Stop in and have a great time!

Beautiful decor! This a nice place for chill music lovers. Days when live bands are not available…read morethere is music flowing. You can also book private events. The food is supplied by the adjoining restaurant Booker's Restaurant and Bar. With that you should have a great dining experience. The Bayou Jazz Lounge is open Wednesday-Sun 5-11pm. I will check back in after a live band experience. I can't wait as a music lover. The sister restaurant Booker's always have great live entertainment so my expectations are high. Keep in mind this is a busy are in West Philadelphia so parking is at a premium but free!

Haha this is my favorite little date spot...it's so nice to be in the sky…read more My first few times coming i didn't even realize they had food but it's a cute add on The food is regular but the vibe is amazing The service was decent I dont remember a server just us walking up to order

If you want the best views of all of Philadelphia this is the spot to go to. Skyhigh is located on…read morethe 60th floor of the Four Seasons hotel in downtown Philadelphia. I made a reservation online on OpenTable. We arrived earlier than our reservation slot so we were able to walk around and take pics. Unfortunately on the night we went it was super cloudy and had been raining so the views weren't nearly as good as they could have been. There's a grand staircase that walks down into an even bigger and more open area. Up first, was a $9 hot chocolate and a $23 Bluecoat (Dirty Martini with blue cheese olives). The martini was perfect, exactly how I like it with tiny slivers of ice shards. Second, I had a $30 Gold Espresso Martini with vodka. It was also perfect. Probably the prettiest espresso martini I've ever been served. The leaf design in your drink is pretty sweet. Tons of dates here, anniversaries, vacationers, and people super dressed up. Most certainly look your best if you decide to come. Next time I'm in Philly, I'll certainly be back!

Went for drinks with a party of 8, wow the service was fantastic. Charlie at the hostess stand was…read moreso welcoming and accommodating. She went out of her way to make sure we were taken care of comfortable. She really went above and beyond to make us feel at home. The drink menu was extensive and innovative, all the drink came out perfect. So many interesting cocktails to try, they really have something for everyone. I hate the Rye Tai, a play on a mai tai and it was fantastic, perfectly balanced and served in the appropriate glassware. Our group had such a nice time, The library bar and their amazing service really saved our night.

The Library Bar is one of my favorite places to drop into when I'm in the Rittenhouse area. Located…read morein the hotel lobby, the place is serving up tasty cocktails with an intimate ambiance. It's not usual for me to request the group pop in if we're just walking by. The bevs are always on point and the bar tenders have extensive knowledge on the menu and just overall mixology. Not uncommon for me to ask the staff to "surprise me" with something. Speaking of staff, they are super friendly, consummate professionals and generally just a good time. Lastly, I think this place is a great place to meet people. I always seem to meet fun and interesting people while sitting at the bar.

We began our long weekend in University City with lunch at the White Dog Cafe. The bright and ample…read morespace, set in three Victorian brownstones, was very comfortable, easy to converse in and the decor really embodied a sophisticated rustic charm. We began our meal with cocktails and an Artisan Cheese Plate which was accompanied by fruit, nuts, pickles, crusty bread and the most delicious strawberry and apricot spreads. The cheese selections were unique and very tasty! Definitely a must have as an appetizer or a nosh with cocktails. For our mains, we selected the Spicy Lamb Bolognese and the Impossible Patty Melt. The lamb ragu was very flavorful and the pasta was perfectly cooked. The Impossible Patty Melt was well cooked and the star of the show was the smoky onion jam and spicy pickles. This was a perfect intro to the foodie scene in and about the University City area. The staff was warm and friendly and the overall vibe makes it easy to linger long after the meal is done.

I really wanted to like this place. One of my friends recommended it, and then another group of…read morefriends invited me to go after a talk, so I was actually pretty excited to finally try it. And honestly, the restaurant itself is SO cute. Aesthetically, I adore it. It has this old European pub / rustic countryside feeling, especially with the dim lighting. There's a bar in the front and seating toward the back, and they really committed to the whole theme. Mason jars, wood details, the menu attached to a wooden board, and dog-themed decorations everywhere. It's very thoughtfully decorated and has that cozy rainy-day feeling where you just want to sit around and chat. The staff were also polite and checked on us pretty frequently. They kept our water glasses filled, which I appreciated. Food-wise, though, this is where things fell apart for me. We shared the mussels and charcuterie board, and I ordered the seafood cavatelli for myself. The mussels were easily the best thing we had. They came with a choice of red or white, which I'm assuming refers to the sauce or wine preparation, although I wasn't totally sure. Either way, the mussels themselves were really good and the broth was flavorful. The bread was perfect for soaking up all that juice. Honestly, 10/10 for the mussels. The charcuterie board was less impressive. It felt pretty sparse for the price, with the usual salami and ham but no prosciutto. Some of the other items also felt pretty basic for what I expected to be a more upscale board. There was even an egg on it, which just wasn't really my cup of tea. Nothing was necessarily bad, it just didn't feel worth the price. Then came my seafood cavatelli, and unfortunately... DAMN, it was greasy. The sauce was much more oily than creamy, and after a couple bites I already knew I wasn't going to finish it. I didn't want to leave a giant plate of food untouched at the table and look rude, so I took it home and gave it to someone else. For $31, I really didn't think it was worth it. The shrimp and scallops tasted like they came straight from the frozen section, and the tomatoes had that oily, jarred quality to them. Everything just seemed to be sitting in oil. The cavatelli itself was slightly overcooked, although I'm more forgiving of that because the shape can have a little variation in texture. But the grease was just too much. So overall, I think this is one of those places where I really want to love it because the atmosphere is fantastic, but the food just didn't justify the prices for me. The mussels were genuinely good, but that's about where my excitement stopped. I could definitely see myself coming back to sit at the bar, have a drink, and chat with friends because the space is really lovely. But if you're coming specifically for the food, I'd temper your expectations. Beautiful restaurant, lovely atmosphere, nice staff. Unfortunately, the food didn't live up to the setting or the price for me.

Pretty mellow bar but had my favorite cocktail of my Philly visit here…read more Highlights: - Scoreboard Motherphocker: Sounds crazy but it was delicious. Served in a bowl with straws that looked like chopsticks. Ingredients were gin, Cointreau, scorched stock syrup, and pho tincture.. Mild savory flavor and refreshing with ice cubes. So good. 5 stars Midlights: - Rest of the drinks tasted ok but appreciated the creativity - Atmosphere: nondescript lower level with bar Lowlights: - Don't see the pho drink on the website now so may be seasonal

Love this place. Lovely interior, not loud, very classy. Wish people would mingle more - it's more…read moreof a date night place, although they do have a long cocktail bar. Very medicinal sage fennel juniper mocktail. Outrageously good Scoreboard Motherphocker, which promises to taste like Pho, and holy cow it does - I'd thought it would be gimmicky, but it was gorgeous. I have no idea if it's vegan. One very minor demerit is that the ice cubes therein were small, which was for appearance, but led it to getting a little diluted as the night wore on.

First impression, I stepped in and was hit with fragrant spices, which made me hungry!…read more The service is great, our waitress was very attentive, efficient, and welcoming. She gave us great recs too! The Persian Garden was great. I'm not a big fan of ordering coffee/espresso/lattes but the rose flavor was something I didn't expect to like. The baba ganouj and beetroot tzatziki were both hits for the family. The baba ganouj had the smoky flavor I was looking for and the tzatziki was fresh and light. The pita was thick, soft, and warm, perfect for dipping. The kofta, tuna tartare, and crispy grape leaves weren't too bad. The kofta is quite large and the lamb didn't taste too gamey at all. The arugula and tahini really brightened the flatbread. I enjoyed the tuna tartare but I was looking for more of the tuna flavor. As for the crispy grape leaves, it was a bit like an eggroll but mushy inside. I wasn't the biggest fan of this and tzatziki dipping sauce but that's just me. Finally, the chicken mohammar and grilled kofta were both great! We enjoyed the chicken mohammar much more though. The sauce was smoky and savor while the chicken was extremely tender. The pita was perfect to encapsulate the chicken and soak up the sauce! As for the grilled kofta, we did like the wild rice and lamb. The arugula and onion went great with the lamb. It was a great introduction to mediterranean food for my parents! I'm glad we came here and I'd consider coming back!

Renata's has awesome drinks from morning bevs to evening mocktails and cocktails. I loved the n/a…read moresangria and fresh mint lemonade I had. The hummus, baba ghanoush and pita are award winning any delicious (as promised). I would go back for more apps and bevs! The mussels were plentiful (fries felt like an after thought). The meals around the table with tasty. Thanks Renata's Kitchen!