My husband and I had a late lunch at McNally's in Chestnut Hill last weekend and had a great time…read more McNally's is a fourth-generation family-owned tavern in the heart of Chestnut Hill. It's been open since around 1921, so it has a ton of history and character that is visible the second you walk in. We were there around 2pm on a Sunday, so it wasn't too crowded. The service was great - friendly, helpful, quick. We started with a couple of beers. We could see the TVs over the bar playing the Eagles game while we waited (very briefly) for our food. They have an icon of a sandwich on their menu - The Schmitter - which has been on the menu for around 50 years. The Schmitter is sliced beef with extra cheese, fried onions, tomatoes, grilled Salami, and Schmitter sauce on a kaiser roll. Since it's a/the classic of theirs, I had to have it. It was as good and decadent as it sounds. My husband had their chicken cheesesteak (marinated chicken breast freshly ground and grilled with choice of cheese on a kaiser or a long roll), which he also loved. It's not every day that you get to eat a sandwich in a restaurant that has that sandwich captured in a painting on a wall a few feet away. It's also not every place that still has authentic retro/old school charm. McNally's in Chestnut Hill has it all. We had a great time. I'd love to return.

The Schmiter was great ! The Guinness too! Friendly fabulous…read morefamily owned restaurant!

I have friends in the area who knew about their wings. I was informed by the staff they have a 4…read morestep process for their wings! And I am happy to report--- their wings are solid. A good contender for the area. Not crazy big (a good thing for me!) and naked sauce on the side. Buff sauce is good too! Neighborhood bar for real gives you a tavern feel. Fast prompt polite service. I'll keep trying other spots but for now they hold the crown for wings uptown. We also ordered roasted turkey sandwich that was delicious!!

Absolute worst Old Fashioned I've ever had. Served in a brandy snifter, no ice, no bitters and no…read moresugar/simple syrup. Was nothing more than rye with a muddled orange slice. Pretty sure bartender had to google y the recipe after I ordered and she still missed pretty much everything. That said the atmosphere is great and I can't comment on the food, just stick to beer or go next door.

My favorite place ever. Go all the time. Cosmo and the chili are the best! Staff is great. Come…read morehere regularly.

McMenamin's Tavern is a true neighborhood spot with an old school Cheers vibe. The bartenders are…read morevery welcoming, engaging, and make you feel like a regular even if it's your first time there. The food is pretty good, and they have great salads. It's the kind of place you can relax, grab a drink, and enjoy solid comfort food without it feeling overly trendy. Parking can be a little tricky it's mostly metered street parking and the area stays busy with other restaurants and a Wine & Spirits store nearby. Just be patient because there's a lot going on in that strip. Overall, a great local hangout with friendly service and a comfortable atmosphere.

Ducked into this spot the other night. Had never heard of it, which I'm ashamed to say, but was…read morestruck by the old home that is, well, home to it. Stained glass windows. Quarry stone structure. Needs some TLC. Walked in and was immediately and warmly greeted by complete strangers. I get less enthusiastic responses at home. People were so friendly and welcoming. Great live music. Small, cozy place - perfect for a cold night. Not fancy. Just the quintessential hometown bar. Made me wish I lived right down the street. Or better yet, move the bar to my neighborhood - if not asking too much.

Fun place on the weekend not a lot of food options but still had a good time with the music was…read moregreat

Philly is a city of many small neighborhoods. Mount Airy/Chestnut Hill is one of few that offer an…read moreintimate small-town charm. Nestled next to Lincoln Drive, Mount Airy Tavern is a local spot that juggles the paradox of being a dive bar and family-style restaurant. Environment This restaurant is a nice embodiment of exposed brick and gentle conversations.I've only sat inside on one occasion and the service was prompt yet inviting. Food This is where the restaurant truly shines. Yes,they have a handsome selection of local beers but the food outshines them all. Typically, I grab the Cajun Shrimp Pasta(only for those that can handle and appreciate spice) but if you're on the hunt for a quick snack the Parmesan Fries are also delightful. THE SAUCE Without question,this is my favorite restaurant in the Chestnut Hill/Mount Airy area. I would recomened this place to anyone looking in need of of a restaurant for a modestly priced first date or somewhere to rest your work demons. Happy eating!

This spot feels like a quant old fashioned pub which is nice. The price is right as well if you're…read morelooking for something casual and cheap for a night out with friends. The burger tasted kind of plain even though the description sounded great, the meat itself tasted really charred, as if it was cooked on a dirty grill which didn't taste good. My wife had the three cheese grilled cheese which was great for such a simple sandwich. The staff was pleasant enough and service didn't take long. May or may not try again, but if we do it certainly won't be for the burger. 2 beers and 2 meals only costed $44.95 after tax so it was worth it for a fairly cheap night out.

Just tried The Foodery tonight. I had heard that they were taking over the location previously…read moreoccupied by Towey's for several months, but there had been several delays/rumors about abandoning the project, so I was very excited to see their doors open for business. Upon arrival, the setup seemed to be exactly as advertised. Bar and high-top seating in the front with coolers full of every type of beer in the back. We were excited to try the menu, and the bartender was very helpful describing the fare. He sold us on a berry & blue cheese salad, and we also tried the CLT, tuna salad and grilled cheese sandwich. First, the not-so-good: the berry salad ($8.50) contained no berries. It was spring mix, carrots, onions, tomatoes and candies nuts. It was supposed to come with an organic dressing that the bartender said was delicious. We will have to take his word for it, because ours was not dressed. It was also extremely small. So small, in fact, that I'm sure there was a miscommunication between the bartender and the kitchen. Next up, the grilled cheese. We ordered it with cheddar & tomatoes, but they added avocado. That was great for us, but maybe not so great if you don't care for avocado. It also wasn't grilled, but instead put on a panini press. The problem with this is that it wasn't in the press nearly long enough. The cheese wasn't melted, not even close. Next up, the tuna. Solid. No complaints about this one, but nothing to make me want to do backflips. Would definitely order again. Finally, the CLT. This was the best of the bunch. Very tasty & a must-try. All of the sandwiches came with kettle chips, but you can sub a side salad for a couple of bucks. Nothing to complain about on the beer front. 16 taps and dozens of bottles available. They also sell growlers & will fill your growler as well. I wanted to leave a raving 5-star review, but the food definitely has some room for improvement. For now, I'm calling it 3.5 stars, rounded up to 4 because I want them to succeed. I'll definitely be back to The Foodery, and I hope to be updating this review with some comments on their improvements.

A real gem hidden in Chestnut Hill. An amazing and tantalizing selection of beers and ciders,…read morelargely in singles, so you can try new things without making a big investment. The store is very well organized and things are well displayed, so you can browse all the options like books in a library, or go straight to what you're looking for it that's what you want. The owners are very nice and helpful. So nice to see a mom & pop shop (literally) like this. Chestnut Hill is lucky to have them.

I have been avoiding this restaurant because of the low Yelp rating. However, my friend booked…read morethis for a group dinner on a Friday night. It was a great experience. The server was great and attentive. The atmosphere was nice. We sat inside, but the outside was crowded on a beautiful night. The food was wonderful. I had the jerk chicken fajita. It isn't really the traditional jerk chicken, but it is still tasty, cooked perfectly with a good seasoning. The fajita was very good. My kid got the ground beef salad and ended up finishing the entire thing. Others at our table got fish tacos and enjoyed them also. The server came by several times, even on a very busy Friday night. I will definitely come back!

Food: pretty good. Atmosphere: fabulous. Service? Ah, well…read more.. If I hadn't stood by the kitchen waiting to find our server, and if at least two other employees hadn't asked whether I needed help, we still might not have our food. I try to be careful about leaving poor reviews. It's not always fair because things happen. I've been to El Poquito many times because it's within walking distance, has decent food, and a fantastic atmosphere. About 95% of the time, however, the service is either bad or outright horrendous. This last visit (May 2026): Two of the four of us arrived promptly at 6:45 and ordered chips and salsa. We waited 15-20 minutes for the chips, which seems like a long time--even during the busiest part of the evening--for scooping some chips into a bowl and spooning out some salsa (verde style, and tasty). But seriously, that's a long wait for such a basic order. The other two members of our party arrived around 7:05, and we ordered our meals around 7:15. To be fair, our server was very nice and attentive. He stopped by a few times with the assurance that "the food will be right out." Want to guess what happened next? If your answer was "nothing," you'd be spot on. Around 7:55, I went inside to find our server. Again, he was very nice. I stood near the ordering computer between the bar and the kitchen. Two different employees asked if they could help. I explained how long we had been waiting. One of them--who I think was the manager--disappeared into the kitchen with a "let me go see what's going on." I waited for her to come back with an "it will be right out," but, like our food, she never made it back out of the kitchen. Another waiter (also very nice) found our server, who said, "You don't have your food yet?" He then looked over at the table of three very hungry people (including one 10-year-old) and responded, "Fuck, really?" My reply, somewhat under my breath, was, "Yeah, really." Blah, blah, blah... eventually the food arrived. The manager apologized and removed some drinks from the bill.

Cute addition to Chloe's!…read more I'm not sure if this place is open year-round or just in the good weather months, but it seems to be chill no matter when I visit. They often have live music and the bar can serve up a variety of drink specials. While I wouldn't say seating is very limited, I've been around enough to see most if not all the tables filled. You can grab food (or dessert) from Chloe's and enjoy in this laid back area just above the toe path. Of course, you can just come to grab a drink from the shack. Either way, certainly worth a visit, especially on those nice summer days.

Open Wednesdays now. Nice little spot to grab a beer with my wife and ice cream with the kidsread more

Easy stop on my way home after everything else is closed for carry out beer. A little more…read moreexpensive than the norm but still reasonable. Whomever left that other review was off by a mile as it was only 14 bucks for a sixer of Heineken, but at 12am that's totally fine. If it wasn't cash only I'd give another star to not pay the atmosphere surcharge.

It's one of my favorite local bars The bar tenders are always great and so nice!!! It's great…read morefor parties and they have a lovely menu with great a great selection of food and drink They also sell six packs if you stop in to check out the place!!!! ***Deedee Murphy****

This is officially our family favorite restaurant. There is something for everyone. This time…read morewe were pleased to find there were some edits to the menu. New drinks. New meatballs. They were good before, better now with gravy and Polenta. The cheesy foccacia is always a winner. The filet, tagliatelle, and spicy rigaroni were delicious as usual. My husband almost cried we the waiter told us the mint pesto gnocchi was living it's last days on the menu. He was so distraught, he ordered an extra one to go home! We will definitely be back! While we will miss our favorites if they are gone, we are kinda excited to see what might be new and delicious.

I recently checked out Adelinas Restaurant and Bar and had a really great experience overall…read more First, shoutout to our server Ryan, who was genuinely kind and attentive the whole time. Service like that always makes a difference and he made the experience feel really relaxed and welcoming. The space itself is cute and has a really nice vibe. They have a grass wall that makes a perfect photo backdrop, but just a heads up -- you'll need a larger table in front of it to sit there. If you're hoping to grab that spot for pictures, definitely come with a group of four or more. Another huge plus: free parking. If you know Philly, you know that alone is a win. It made getting there and leaving super easy. Making a reservation was also simple, and the crowd when we went was really diverse, which I always appreciate. Now the important part -- the food and drinks were great. I loved my drinks and everything we ordered hit the mark. One thing I really appreciated was the avocado toast, which was made with actual fresh avocado instead of one of those pre-made spreads a lot of places use. You can definitely taste the difference. Overall it was a really solid experience with good food, good drinks, great service, and a fun atmosphere. I'd absolutely come back. What we ordered: * Hugo Spritz * Bellini * Focaccia * Avocado Toast * Steak & Eggs * Sweet Pea * Devil's Pool * Espresso Crème Brûlée