Went on a Friday night for a CHOP-sponsored event, and the place was lively. There are plenty of…read moreping pong tables, so it never felt too crowded or hard to get a game in. One thing that really stood out was the complimentary coat and bag check, such a nice touch and made everything feel easy and well-organized. We ordered a charcuterie board to snack on. Some parts were good, like the hummus, which was smooth and flavorful. A few of the veggies, though, seemed a little less fresh than expected, like the carrots and cucumbers, which were softer and a bit dry instead of crisp. The pita was also slightly on the dry side. It might have just been an off batch, but worth noting. Service overall was very attentive. At times, dishes and drinks were cleared a bit quickly--especially while I was in the middle of playing ping pong--but it really just reflects how prompt and on-top-of-things the staff are. On the flip side, they also help collect stray ping pong balls and keep buckets refilled, which makes the whole experience much smoother and more fun. Overall, it's a great spot for a night out with friends. You're really coming here for the ping pong and the energy, and on that front, it definitely delivers.

SPIN is cool. I've been here a couple times for work functions, and the food and drinks are always…read moregreat. You don't have to play ping pong, but it is fun and simple and a good time. We came recently as paying customers on a double-date and had a great time again. If you're playing ping pong you can eat and play at the same time, but it's a little awkward because there's only so much room for your food. Overall, the food was pretty good. Nothing amazing. Well, except for the grilled Korean chicken sandwich; that was the highlight. Other dishes like the fries and the burger, per my husband-- were just simply passable. The truffle fries were much better than the ones that showed up with my sandwich, which by the way I had no idea came with the dish. So, I paid for fries twice. The ambiance is cool, very instagrammable, but it is super loud. I don't know how anyone could talk to each other. Cool if you're playing ping pong and just hanging, but don't think you're going to catch up with an old friend here. Not unless they have a more subdued experience earlier in the day. We came on a Saturday night and I had to be right up on my friend to hear her.

I need everyone to listen to me right now…read more Franky's is a FANTASTIC place to go out with some friends and dance, and enjoy life. $10 cover consistently so you know what to expect and can know you will have a good time. The part of frankys that is slept on tho is the food. If you need some delicious simple food go here. My top recommendations are either the Mac and cheese or the pepperoni pizza. If you want to pregame at frankys and get some food in ya system this is the place, OR you can come here later in the night and enjoy fantastic energy!

This was a really lovely bar! And it was more than just a bar. It was kind of like a gay bar…read morecomplex with multiple different events and vibes. We were offered like chill bar vibes, spooky dj, lesbian comedy, or werewolf drag show because all were available that night. We went with werewolf drag (obvs) which did have a cover and there was definitely an ok drag show but it was werewolf deficient unfortunately. Then we grabbed some food and more drinks, which were great and heard and saw spooky dj setting up, which was our cue to leave as we had early flights and meetings the next day. Overall we had a pretty fantastic time and the service was above and beyond and the vibes were really great (though I and still bummed they didn't involve more werewolves). Would definitely go back!

My sister is local to the area and insisted that our trip to visit her included an evening at Time…read more We arrived on Monday night around 9:30-10 pm. Everyone we interacted with was absolutely wonderful and pleasant, ranging from the team members to our fellow patrons. I had a gin and Sprite to drink and I ordered the burger for some grub. The drink was standard but on the strong side. I enjoyed the burger very much and found the fries to be hot and crispy, just as a good shoestring fry should be. Of course, we enjoyed the live music that swirled around the bar that evening. The band was great and upbeat. I would definitely return!

I've been to TIME multiple times over the last month alone and have always loved the food, music,…read moreatmosphere, and service, which is exactly why I chose to bring friends visiting from out of town here on a Friday night. Unfortunately, this was by far the worst experience I've had. We had a 7 PM reservation and arrived at 7:15 PM. I acknowledge that we were late and apologized to the host. However, we arrived within the stated grace period. When we checked in, the hostess explained that because we arrived later within the grace period, our 90-minute seating window would still end based on the original reservation time. We acknowledged that and had absolutely no issue with it. What made the experience uncomfortable was how aggressively we were reminded about the time throughout the entire meal. We were reminded at least 5-6 separate times how much time we had left. Comments like "just so you know you have 25 minutes left" and "our next party is coming in 5-10 minutes" made it feel like staff was actively trying to rush us out before our reservation time had even ended. Mind you, we already understood the policy. One reminder would have been enough. Instead, it completely changed the energy of the evening and made us feel unwelcome and pressured to leave. We had originally planned to stay through our reservation and then move to the bar for the live music afterward, but after being repeatedly rushed, we decided to leave entirely and spend the rest of the night elsewhere. The most disappointing part was the interaction with the manager, Eric. Rather than listening or showing any understanding, he immediately became defensive and aggressive. He repeatedly insisted we were "15-20 minutes late," which was simply not true -- we arrived during the stated grace period. The issue was never the policy itself. It was the way we were treated throughout the night. It's unfortunate because this has genuinely been one of my favorite spots in Philly, and I've recommended it to multiple people. But this experience left a really bad impression, especially when bringing guests from out of town.

My daughter took me out for a Mother's Day Brunch at Vera's on Rt.. 70. I have never gone to an…read moreevent where you have to pay for tickets and you get NOTHING, not even a slice of cake or even a flower for $40/pp. they had blow up microphones laying on the tables. We spent about $100 for food and drinks. The food was ok ...too salty. We had Cesar Salad w/chicken, buffalo wings/fries and steak roll ups. The ambiance was about a 7 could've been cleaner and it rained that day. The bartender was very nice and he turned the heat on since it was chilly out.

Came here on a Saturday early afternoon for a Mary J Blige Singalong brunch. We made reservations…read moreand had to pay a deposit for the event. when we got there we were not super happy with where our table was at so we asked to have it moved. After some back and forth, the manager was able to accommodate us. We order our food and drinks. due to the crowd, we expected some delays with our order. Our gentleman waiter was super helpful and made our drinks pretty good, The atmosphere was good. The DJ was okay. He only played like 20 minutes of Mary J Blige songs, which was disappointing. The food was okay

To start our hostess greeted us immediately with a smile. He pleasantly agreed to allow us to…read morechange tables. The dining area was neat and clean. The bar was pleasantly stocked. Our server, Camille, was a delight. She too, greeted us promptly and took our drink orders. Her recommendation of the "Pain Killa" cocktail was on point! It made me feel as if I were on a tropical island! We placed our food order and the food was promptly served. Freshly prepared and hot! I ordered the ox-tails with rice and peas and my husband ordered the bbq jerk chicken with plantains! The presentation of the food was nice and our entrees were super delicious! My oxtails were fall off the bone tender!!! After settling our check, the owner, Marlene, came over to introduce herself and inquired about our experience and service! We couldn't speak highly enough of the establishment. She was kind and very hospitable. This may have been our first time dining there but certainly won't be our last!!!!

This is a negative. The service was horrible. The seating is very constrictive. The waitress didn't…read moreeven come back to inquire about the entrees after she got the drinks and appetizer. This place is the dregs. The food isn't great either and I'm not even writing a review of that.

The venue itself is great! Super spacious, fast and friendly bartenders, clean bathrooms, all you…read morecan ask for out of a concert venue. The artist I saw tonight is smaller, so my friend and I elected to grab food. The food was unfortunately incredibly underwhelming. There was nothing inherently wrong with it, it was just blah. The fries and mozz sticks were warm and not much flavor going on. Thankfully, I didn't come here for food though. Everything beyond the food was lovely and look forward to seeing another show here again!

We came for the New Orleans jazz event with friends and to my surprise the floor was lined with…read moretables and chairs for us to relax and enjoy the performance. I'm used to standing watching live music so this was definitely a step in the right direction. The staff was very friendly sound quality was great. We did not drink or eat so I can't speak to that, but I can't say that we always have a good time when we come to world Café live for performance performances.

Great food, great service, great live music. Would definitely recommend. Try to get a reservation…read morebecause this place gets packed!

I have resided on the UWS for over 38+ years, and have a love relationship with Prohibition fine…read moredining & Jazz venue since 2003. A soulful music haven, paying homage to the 1920's flavor; with impromptu melody goodness. During one of my frequent hangout appearances, Chaka Khan graced her presence, shut the house down & blew the roof off the building. The delectable food, savory flavors and my favorites are: Tuna Poke Crisps, Lollipop Lamb Chops, Crackling Pork Shank, Wild Mushroom Gnocchi, and "Pro" Pie for Two. There insanely delicious flavored cocktails are: The Bootlegger Old Fashioned and Frozen Cosmo; not watered down. Trust me, their electrify, high energetic toxicating vibe is suitable for all who are curious, daring and want pure fun from a live bang or gut wrenching melodically sound from his, her or their voices, puts a spell all over you; and I LOVED IT The staff, deserve an open blank check or countless gratuity for keeping their attention on you, so you want for nothing. Just enjoy the food, cocktails and the live band; so you can drift into the atmosphere and feel it wrap around you lovingly. Oh, I highly recommend Prohibition, just because...treat yourself, don't cheat yourself.

Magan is the best bartender I have ever experienced in my time in New York City ! SoHo is a vibe…read morebut Magan is the best vibe ! I'll be coming back soon to see her! Me and my man have enjoy our time thoroughly!

Heads up: This place has instituted a policy of not allowing Apple Pay and the server lied to us it…read morewasn't possible. I pointed out the online billing system said Apple Pay as an option. He denied it was possible and said the tech was down. To be clear, apparently the owner wants a policy of not allowing Apple Pay. Said my friends and I "should've asked in advance" and they were very rude. Would've been nice to have a heads up considering this may put a lot of patrons in unfortunate positions. Don't enjoy being lied to/victim blamed after spending my money at any establishment. Why blame the customer/change the story multiple times? Why lie about fake tech issues? Why have a policy where someone can't enjoy a drink without having to potentially run to an ATM after discovering this policy that has -no signage- advertising it? Very poor customer service. To be clear, we even tipped in full despite the very unprofessional attitude.

Patio dining is where it's at!…read more We visited Filomena's Lakeview with another couple on a Wednesday evening. We enjoyed a pre-dinner drink at the bar, and we were so impressed by how friendly the bartenders were. They were engaging and social. They set off our evening on a high note! My Pink Jaguar cocktail was beautiful and caused quite a buzz among the bar patrons! We opted to sit outside, and we are glad we did. The space is open and breezy but fully covered. No need to worry if a passing shower makes its way overhead. Steamed clams in white wine and Truffle fries for the table to start. Yum! All entrees are accompanied by a house salad or Ceasar salad. Our group ordered the Limone Chicken, Chicken Sfiziosa, Steak Frite, and the Eggplant Meatballs/Risotto. Everything came out piping hot and delicious. We loved everything. I know their linguine is house made, but not certain of the other pasta varietals. Cheesecake and Cannoli for dessert, because why not? Really nice experience! Our server was sweet and super-efficient. My only question for Filomena's Lakeview is "Where is the lake?" :)

Traveling in from Ohio for this week's 4th of July and stopped here before visiting family. The…read moreoutside of the restaurant was very large. We arrived around 3:45 PM without reservations and they immediately took us to an open table. Iced Waters were instant. Our server was very pleasant and she took our order. Bread quickly followed with two types served: Italian with sesame seeds and focaccia; however I was puzzled that it was served with a plate of hot peppers and onions in a juice. It seemed off but perhaps it's a Jersey thing. I've been all over in Italy and have never seen this. Olive oil would have been fine along with a splash of balsamic vinegar. Either way I skipped bread condiments. Next came the Fried Tomatoes topped with Lump Crab as an appetizer, but once again I had another head-scratcher, as this dish wasn't typical. First the entire dish lacked seasoning plus salt. Then red tomatoes were used and we all know what happens when you try to fry one. It turns to water after you cut it. The lump crab is what probably made this dish pricey but 3 thinly slices of a red tomato caught me off guard. Now for the final knock out: I ordered the Bone In Pork Chop and impressed that I was asked how Iiked it prepared? I said 145 degrees. She said, you mean well- done. I stated no, that would be in a range of medium. Lo and behold, it was fantastically preparation temperature, but it came topped with the same peppers and onions concoction that came out with the bread. I had no idea that this was a smothered situation. My broccolini was also a mystery. The mashed potatoes were mid. Now on to my daughter's chicken Parmesan: She said that it lacked flavor and had to add salt and pepper and also stated that the sauce was loose and there was too little of it. My wife enjoyed her Salmon. Jersey is cooking differently!!!!! I forgot to add: Underneath of my pork chop I discovered a mysterious piece of corn. I had no corn in my dish??????

11pm SERVER : KJ (very cool gentleman)…read more First time eating at the BYGONE . The hostess gave us the best table in the corner with the view . The 1920s decor and intimate lighting is so romantic. We were celebrating our 4 month hot and heavy anniversary. Not sure if we will make it to Christmas but tonight we CELEBRATE . The prices were "pricing" . $17 for veggies as a side is meh but I guess it comes with the view . The menu is beautiful but we just settled for crab dip and the freshest pretzel bites I ever had. It came out fast and super hot Pretzels were hot too . I noticed everyone else enjoying their meals and kissing at the table. No complaints. Clean silverware Clean bathroom But I miss those BYGONE paper towels . I had an espresso martini with grey goose and it was better than the ELK ROOM espresso martini I had with polish vodka. Bygone puts more effort into presentation with food and drinks . Which makes the prices understandable. Kitchen closes at 12 midnight . We walked over to the bar and listened to the live music to end the night .

Everyone knows the Bygone for the iconic rooftop view- the hype is all real the view is stunning…read moreespecially for sunset!! However the food and service elevated the experience way more than I expected. The apps and desserts pictured below are FIRE I also was treated to being seated in the best section ever with our waitress Blair! She was so knowledgeable and attentive but also so endearing and funny, truly made our experience 10x better