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    National Mechanics

    4.0 (1k reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 2 months ago

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    NATIONAL MECHANICS ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Bavarian Pretzel
    Michelle P.

    We booked a reservation for a big group here and they were super accommodating. However, when we asked if we could be at high tops instead of seated tables we were told no. We all ordered drinks and the server was just very confused about what they were or where to deliver them, causing much confusion. The soft pretzel was good and great for sharing. I'd recommend this for a drink at the bar but maybe not for a table.

    Fried Chicken Sandwich
    Miles A.

    Have been here before for drinks but finally stopped in for a quick lunch. They have a decent happy hour too if I recall, and events throughout the week. It's a unique spot with its facade as it's an old bank building. Fairly spacious inside so seems good for groups with many larger tables. Got the fried chicken sandwich and it was just fine. Chicken was a bit tough though the sauce helped a bit. Bun seemed a little old or just lower quality. Fries were a mix of some soggy and others crispy. Felt a bit letdown as it was $17, expected a bit better for that. Otherwise it's a chill bar in the area, though unsure if I'd go there specifically to eat.

    Amazing HH menu Dec 2025
    Jillian B.

    Such an awesome pub - we walked in on a cold Friday evening for happy hour and were so glad we were as it was a fantastic deal on a bunch of great brews on draft. The popcorn chicken and fries also a good deal and delicious!

    Nachos Grande
    Katerina V.

    I can't count the number of times I'd been here. National Mechanics is one of those "great for all occasions" spots. Lots of good brunch options and it's close to so many fun places if you need a place to start the night for dinner and drinks. Love that you can eat outside, the building and views are stunning. Staff is attentive.

    Shawn L.

    Super cool look from the outside in what appears to be an old church. The inside is smaller than expected but very fun. Happy hour runs till 6pm and they have food and drink specials. The food was very good as were the drinks. The HH quesadilla is essentially a 6" tortilla folded in half and sliced into 3 pieces for $8. But overpriced for $8 but it was good

    Ribeye Cheesesteak
    Mike T.

    Great bar with delicious American fare and casual atmosphere. Perfect for an afternoon brunch, beers after work, and happy hour with some of the best specials I've seen. Great service with attentive staff, quick food turnaround, and manager who checked in to ensure quality restaurant environment.

    Bloody Bull
    Bobby G.

    Service was great, everyone was just happy to be there. The food and drinks did not disappoint.

    Catherine B.

    First time here, went for happy hour which was very expansive. Includes half-off drafts, some food options, and overall good vibes. Really unique look that I didn't quite understand (aka large skeleton in the corner) but staff was very nice and food was good. I had the chicken quesadilla, which comes with pico & sour cream, and the popcorn chicken with fries. I was impressed with the portion sizes for the price. Truly there are fewer better things in life than a good happy hour. Cheers!

    Mushroom empanadas
    Brad W.

    I can't recommend this place enough. I'm not a mushroom person at all but you MUST get the mushroom empanadas. I ordered another round of these because they were that good. I also recommend the wings (I believe they were honey and garlic?) but seriously my favorite place to go eat.

    Loretta R.

    Great spot in Old City! The French onion soup was incredible--rich, cheesy, and perfectly done. Our burgers were juicy with fresh toppings, and the giant soft pretzel was a hit. Fun atmosphere, historic building, and friendly service.

    World Famous Veggie Burger (No bun)
    Renee E.

    Located in a old bank from the 1800's, the ambiance makes you feel like you're eating with pieces of history. Food and service were great, our table even participated in trivia!

    Josh P.

    My fiance, my buddy, and I all went for brunch a few weeks ago. They have some interesting decor with some old school features along with some other interesting decorations included. Service was very good. My buddy got a bloody mary with Titos and a salted rim and I got their house bloody. Both were good but next time, with the prices being the same, I'd probably do the Titos with the salted rim too. To eat, my fiance got the carne asada fries with a lavender mimosa and I got the basic breakfast platter. My buddy got the cobb salad. The carne asada fries easily stole the show and I highly recommend them. Prices were good and overall a good experience. It's within walking distance of a few of the historic sites too.

    Honey garlic wings
    Nyja F.

    Came here after seeing a play... Made reservations in advance - we arrived early and were seated immediately. The feel of the place is a little eclectic and divey - I saw a brass shoe/boot on the entrance of the restaurant and some of the windows have stained glass designs. Regarding service, our waitress seemed a tad rushed but she was attentive... I ordered the Ribeye cheesesteak, my friend ordered the shrimp and fries and we split an order of honey garlic wings. Everything that I ate - I tasted everything except the fries - was really good. The food was well seasoned and the shrimp, cheesesteak and chicken was cooked perfectly and was very tender. I did have a side salad with my cheesesteak instead of fries - I was a little shocked by the way the salad looked (I thought maybe it would be a mixed field greens salad but it was iceberg lettuce with diced tomato and thinly sliced onion) - it wasn't bad, just wasn't what I imagined it would be. Overall we had a good experience; if I'm in the area again and looking for something quick and good, I'd definitely return.

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    Great service! Great Value.. location was perfect. Staff was great with our kids. Food was amazing!

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    Awesome food- bartender and hostess were cool as hell. Drinks were perfect and lunch was absolutely delicious and fast!

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    Ask the Community - National Mechanics

    Is there an open mic night (acoustic guitar type)?

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    Is this restaurant open as of July 2021?

    Not yet. We're looking to open later in the month.

    How much does the MYO bloody mary bar cost?

    I don't remember the cost. I do know that the price varies depending on the brand of vodka.

    Can I make reservation?

    You can but it's usually only for larger groups and special occasions, otherwise it's largely walk-in.

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    Our family has been going here for over 15 years.. We have never gotten a bad meal and the service…read moreis great!!

    I must have driven past this venue 100's of times and never really took notice. It wasn't until I…read morewas out with the family that someone suggested going to The Pub. I learned later that this restaurant has been around since the early to mid 1900's. Plenty of parking in a large open lot. The place is very large and has one of the longest bars I've seen. The wood is very dark and you can see the chefs cooking over the hearth. They don't take reservations and won't see you until your entire party is there. One of the things I liked for our party of 10 was they had no problems with seating as they also have many large round tables. For mixed drinks, they make them pretty big and potent. For my martini, they sent back an extra glass. They also had great bleu cheese stuffed olives. We ordered onion rings (8 large to an order) and fried zucchini. The onion ring I had was pretty good. I didn't have the fried zucchini but heard it was also pretty good. Other than the light fare items, all dinners come with their salad bar which has both iceberg lettuce and Caesar Salad along with many fixings as well as cheeses and bread. I had the Baked Seafood Platter which came with scallops, shrimp, Clam Casino (without the shell), Maryland crab cake and a small lobster tail for $49.99. My wife had the baked chicken breast which she said was quite dry. The dining area is quite large and reminds me of the restaurants at a casino. Some in our group said it reminds them of Medieval Times due to the dark wood vibe. While I thought it was a bit pricey, I would still come back and try their signature steaks or prime rib.

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    Good bar with solid food offerings. We needed a place to…read morenosh and watch some basketball during our visit to Philly. Good Dog checked the boxes. Multiple TV's, a good variety of draft and canned beverages, and good food choices. The soup special for the day was split pea with ham. Talk about a little childhood nostalgia, Hit the spot! The french fries and wings were also good. Great place to take a break while walking around the city.

    This hole in the wall was really cute. Super small, love the dog photos all over the wall. I came…read morefor a conference and I liked the welcome message they wrote on the wall. I'm not sure how accountable this review will be, as I did take out not stayed. They were having happy hour but it didn't count for me as I was take out I guess. I got the mozzarella sticks were bomb with the sauce and I got the creamy Mac and cheese. I was excited for the Mac and cheese because I had one last night that was amazing from somewhere else. I got back to my hotel my second but I found a hair. Like a fatty I threw it to the side and kept eating it anyways. Unlike a true fatty, I didn't finish it. So unholy for a Mac and cheese lover like myself... but it was too acidic for me. I couldn't keep eating it. So I'm basing this review solely on the food. The service seemed ok? They seemed nice, but can't judge that as I did take out.

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    4.2(3.2k reviews)
    1.3 miRittenhouse Square, Penn Center
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    Some new items on the menu so I figured I would go through a new review:…read more Carrot Soup: This replaces their old root vegetable soup, and they thankfully kept it vegetarian. It was much better than their root vegetable soup, and I was quite fond of that soup. It's honestly nothing like anything else on the menu. It has an indian? maybe? taste to it. It's so good. there is these juicy white raisins inside, some sliced almonds (not treenut friendly), and some sort of white yogurt sauce with micro greens. really a fantastic flavor pallet and the actual soup texture is smooth minus the toppings. Cashew Hummus: okay so here's my thing. I find that this restaurant in particular does such a disservice with their menu item descriptions. Based off of the description of this dish, I would think it's probably decent at best, and might not even order it. luckily I had a sixth sense to know this would be amazing. it's truly so good. it's a hummus layer topped with a bunch of seasoned roasted vegetables and chickpeas. The flavors are great and the textures are also great. I wouldn't have known it was cashew hummus if you didn't tell me. it's honestly not that large, so if you really like vegtables and hummus i'd get your own or split with only one person. if everyone is demure, it could go four ways. also! I don't think it comes with bread. it didn't come with bread this recent visit, but I am not sure if that was a mistake or that's how it is. But, to be safe, i'd save your bread you get at the begining to use for this. this is a must get every time I go. Dandelion salad: I only order this for my welsh rarebit. I like to eat my welsh rarebit with some of the salad since the acid cuts the fatty cheese. but, I will say, it's a very good salad. my favorite part is the thinly sliced celery pieces. it has a bunch of varying greens, celery, avocado, cucumber. all dressed in a lemony dressing. it's very simplistic and that's why I think it's so good. it's quite large, and would be a great "for the table" order so that everyone has some fresh bites with their rich entrees. Welsh Rarebit: my favorite. if you don't know what welsh rarebit is, it's basically fancy cheese toast. think proper fondue cheese with Worcestershire, mustard, maybe guinness, melted on a thick piece of toast. so an open faced fancy grilled cheese. it's two big slices of toast. could easily be shared for the table but I prefer my own order. if you get this I recommend also getting the dandelion salad and eating them together. Chocolate Set: I haven't tried their other desserts, but I just know they are a waste of time compared to this. the chocolate set is a dense chocolate mousse with earl gray ice cream, chocolate nibs, and a few orange slices. it's so simple but so so good. texturally, amazing. the smoothness of the mousse with the crunchy nibs is the perfect contrast. the orange is bright, the ice cream is just great on its own and does so well paired with everything else. it can be shared 4 ways if you have demure people. my family of four just orders two and we get half each. that works for us, we would never be able to share one. all in all great service as always, great food, and obviously a gorgeous interior.

    We were visiting philly for the weekend and wanted to grab dinner at a spot in the area. We grabbed…read morea reservation a few hours in advance and were seated right away as we entered. Service was very friendly and not too overbearing with just a few check-ins here and there. We got the fish and chips, trout, salmon, and steak. I liked everything overall but my favorite was actually the steak. Good flavors across the board and the greens that came with it was a nice touch. The fish and chips were pretty good too - among the better ones Inhave tried. Cute spot with nice decorations. Would be great for a date or small groups. If I happened to be in the area, I'd be interested in grabbing a seat at the bar next time.

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    3.6(734 reviews)
    0.7 miWashington Square West
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    We came here around 11am before a matinee and didn't realize we wouldn't be able to get a table…read more We were very lucky to get bar seats that were around the corner of the bar. This way it was easy for our group to talk. I saw someone else drinking a drink that looked really good so I just ordered that without looking at the menu. It was in a champagne glass and had an orange peel in it. This drink was delish and I would order it again. I ordered the caesar w salmon. The salad itself was fine but the dressing didn't taste at all like caesar dressing. I still ate the whole thing - but just didn't love the dressing. The bartender was running around like crazy and I felt bad for her that she had to work so hard.

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