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    Red Owl Tavern

    3.8 (809 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
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    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Maria-Elena T.

    I was walking to my hotel from the hospital and passed this. I was craving something green for dinner. I stopped in, sat at the bar, and ordered a cocktail, the Caesar salad, and the Brussels app. I got the food at the same time per my request. I started with the Walnut Street cocktail which was delicious Loved the salad. It was hearty and well seasoned. The black pepper was a surprise but good addition. Lettuce was fresh. The Brussels portion was crazy big. I could have fed the whole bar! They were served warm and very good. I wanted dessert but they said the kitchen had closed. I asked if I could get ice cream. They came back with 3 flavor choices: vanilla, chocolate, and matcha. I chose vanilla and ordered a shot of amaretto to pour on top. Perfect. Bartenders were very attentive and not intrusive. Bar had a good vibe. Would return.

    Campfire Old Fashioned
    Jennifer H.

    Decent breakfast; amazing bartender! Tallow Fried Tots- large, crispy, house-made potato rounds underneath cheese sauce, brisket, & green onions. Good & filling. Eggs Benedict- ham, hollandaise, side arugula salad. The egg was overcooked & gelatinous. I was very much looking forward to the run of the yolk, but still enjoyed it. My 2 pet peeves- overcooked eggs and COLD food. Every breakfast ordered here arrived cold. Not sure why, it's a tiny place & the food barely needs to travel. But feel like everything would've been really good if not for that. What unexpectedly knocked my socks off was the pancakes! They were HUGE & the pat of butter on top was sprinkled in salt. That tiny detail made them the most savory-sweet indulgence of the trip. I will FOREVER salt my pancake butter as a result. TY Red Owl Tavern. The standout was the bartender who on a late Monday night, when most would've been shutting sh*t down, was making homemade batches of syrups & knocking our socks off w/ one fantastic cocktail after another! Husband couldn't get enough of the Campfire Old Fashioned. I'm Your Huckleberry kept me happy, but The Zombie Luau really brought things home. I rarely drink anymore, but this Honeypot of a bar menu had us going for broke!

    Peanut butter mousse
    Kendra W.

    Great choice for a party of 10. The restaurant was able to accommodate a reservation on short notice the peanut butter mousse was awesome and not overly sweet or rich. I especially loved the marshmallow cream. The Tagliatelle was very salty and the crab rice was a hit with a little bit of a kick. The waitress did a great job with our party.

    Bolognese
    Tom A.

    We stayed at the hotel here for 7 days and here at least once per day for either breakfast, lunch or dinner. The food was consistently good on all occasions. An omelette for breakfast, Philly cheesesteak for lunch or spicy crab noodles for dinner, it was all good. The Philly Cheesesteak was actually my favorite of 3 I had this week. Service was excellent, cocktails were very good and prices fair.

    Salmon Benedict
    Mike R.

    This restaurant/ bar was attached to our hotel so we had breakfast there. Glad we did. The Salmon Benedict was very good with plenty of salmon. Service was prompt and accommodating. The vibe was casual, and you could feel the history of the area in the old wood floors and brick walls. Definitely worth checking out for a nice sit-down meal.

    Lavender Chai Latte with Oatmilk
    Deanna H.

    We had an amazing brunch at Red Owl Tavern and our server Janaye made that experience so much better! The food was delicious and the drinks were phenomenal. We started with the Spicy Crab & Artichoke Dip as well as the Loaded Hash Browns for the table. The Chicken Milanese Hoagie was the star of brunch! The cocktails with an (*) could be made with or without alcohol which made my dining experience as a non-drinker much more enjoyable. Always a 10/10 experience!

    12oz. Prime Philly Strip & Mac  Cheese Gratin
    Brian C.

    Good service and solid food! Our group of four walked in on a moderately busy Tuesday night and were seated right away. Our server was helpful with suggestions and we opted for the spicy crab dip to share at her recommendation. Not especially spicy but I thought the flavor was good. I went with the 12oz prime strip which had a nice garlic herb butter. The bordelaise sauce was fine. I ordered a side of Macaroni au gratin which was pretty good and definitely a shareable side. Overall, our group had a good experience!

    Kasia C.

    Loved this spot! Came down to Philly for a work trip and decided to grab drinks here. Very laidback vibe and their drink menu is solid.

    Joe H.

    Great spot for a bite right next to Liberty hall. Food was excellent, atmosphere was awesome and the staff were super friendly.

    Cheesesteak
    Tito K.

    I will start with the good. We came with another family while visiting the Liberty Bell and other Historical and sites in Philly. The place is really cool. Old, historic setting, with an upstairs, and outdoor seating. The service was another big positive. The host was so friendly and welcoming. He told us it would be about a 15 minute wait and checked on us twice to let us know we would be seated soon. We were seated in about 12 minutes. Our server Dierra, was really good. So friendly and attentive. She did a great job! The food was up and down with what we ordered. We split a cheese steak and smoked wings. The smoked wings were awesome. The cheesesteak was just ok at best. In Philly, I wanted a good cheese steak, and this really wasn't it.

    Tuna Burger
    Joshua L.

    This is why I need to do reviews right immediately after I eat. Because I forget the names of the waitresses and the food I ordered. I enclosed photos, but let me try to tell you how this restaurant connected to a hotel is a low key place to grab a bite whenever you are on the outskirts of old city Philly. The place is nestled in the corner, there is a parking garage adjacent on the other corner that has fair rates. My gf and I ordered a Caesar and we split a desert and some kind of fish burger. Initially I wanted a real burger but my gf talked me out of it and my hands were tied. I took my first bite and I knew sharing with her was a bad idea. The sandwich was great. Cooked to perfection. The chocolate desert we got was amazing too! The ambiance was great. Slightly large bud somewhat crammed seating. Rustic old style pub vibes.

    Chicken
    Loretta R.

    Great meal and service! The lasagna was hot, cheesy, absolutely delicious. The 1/2 chicken and rice dish was tender with a nice spicy kick, and the Caesar salad with a whole grilled chicken breast was fresh and flavorful. Dessert menu sound delicious but we were stuffed!! Cozy atmosphere, good drinks, and friendly service.

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    I am from California and the eggs Benedict was by far the most delicious I have ever have. We will be back!

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    Food, Missy & all staff were the best. Good French Fries, wedge salad Great lunch was had by all 5 of us.

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    Do they do walk ins or is it reservation only?

    It's across the street from independence hall. Lots of bar seating available and they do take walkins if there is space available. Beautiful room!

    Do you have coors light?

    Very doubtful, IPA's

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