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    SET NoLibs

    3.6 (229 reviews)
    ModerateTacos, Salad
    Closed • 12:00 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Tempura Shrimp Poppers
    Abigail C.

    Visiting Philly, I was so excited to visit SET NoLibs again, but unfortunately I was disappointed with the food this time. Most of the food was okay, but didn't live up to the standard of my first visit. The item enjoyed most was definitely the tempura shrimp poppers -- I am still a big fan of these. However, it felt like the nachos and grilled chicken sliders experienced a decrease in quality compared to my initial visit. The items weren't as fresh, and it feels as though they substituted elements of the dish for cheaper ingredients. The food was still okay, but not as special as I initially remembered this place. Service here also wasn't the best; our server wasn't the friendliest. The aesthetic of this restaurant is still cool and bold. While I had an alright time at SET NoLibs, I'm pretty disappointed with how this restaurant has changed.

    Hangover tots
    Ashlynn H.

    We went here for my friend's birthday brunch and had a good time! There's a lot of seating but does get hard to move around when it's packed. The DJ was absolutely amazing and the drinks were delicious. The Hangover tots were delicious and I got the guacamole and tomato in the side to mix in as I pleased. Our food and drinks came pretty quickly and our waitress was amazing. They even do a free birthday shot for the birthday people! I would definitely visit again.

    Cajun Waffle Fries
    Rasheda ..

    Great atmosphere, good drinks food and service. I was here on a Wednesday for happy hour but it would also be a great vibe for the weekend. The chick tacos and margaritas where my favorite

    Chopped Cheese Taco
    Nik K.

    I was out and about in the city, just enjoying the weather after attending the Fishtown Flea Market. I decided to head over to No. Libs for food since I was starving. I stumbled upon Set No Libs after dining there before years ago. I walked in to an extremely loud dining room at 4:00 pm and I could barely hear the host. She advised dinner would start at 5:00 pm. I asked if I could grab a table outside and just relax with a drink, she said I could. I ordered a Long Island Iced Tea and sat out front to enjoy some people watching until dinner service started. At 5:00 pm, I promptly returned to the dining room and asked for menus. Our waiter popped outside and greeted us. We ordered food promptly. For an appetizer, we tried buffalo wings. For my entree I had the chopped cheese tacos and my partner had a burger. The wings arrived maybe 15 mins later. They were delicious. I liked the smokey flavor and the mango habanero sauce was tasty. Next up, my chopped cheese tacos were soooo good. The ground beef with the tater tots, cheese and bacon all paired perfectly together. The tacos actually tasted like an "Italian Cheeseburger" for those who are familiar, you know what I mean. My partner enjoyed his burger too. Set No Libs lived up to our previous visit. There is no doubt we will revisit in the near future.

    Jumbo Wings
    Olivia N.

    The food was just ok. The overall vibes are really nice so I see why ppl come here. My wings were pretty dry and not too flavorful and the nachos were standard. Service was decent.

    Bulgogi Burger with Tater Tots 10/10

    Great vibes! Great Music! Great service! The entire atmosphere is very welcoming from start to finish. The DJ continued to play hits throughout the entire brunch. S

    Patrick H.

    Recently moved to the area and went here with my dog (outdoor area is pet friendly!). The vibe is pretty cool and server was OK. I went on a Wed and had their wings special, which was discounted though still pretty expensive. Although I do consider it one of the better wings in the city, I find that it was still a bit overpriced. However, would recommend!

    Charboiled oysters
    Shishi W.

    Came here for brunch with friends, was super packed. Took a while to get service, had to walk to the bar to get some help, we had the mimosa Tower and I had the charboiled oysters, honestly it's not worth $20. For Good vibes but not necessarily good food

    Steak and eggs
    Sarah A.

    Great brunch vibes. Sat at the bar because we didn't have a reservation. The service was quick and attentive. Drinks were so strong! Definitely would recommend for a fun brunch

    Jody S.

    We came here in early February to meet with a family member visiting from out of town. I chose SET as our brunch spot because I heard good things and wanted to give a good impression of Philly's brunches. Well, it did not go too well and not representative of other meal experiences elsewhere I've had. So I made reservations a few days in advance so getting seated was quick and easy. The restaurant was darkly lit with a lot of wood furniture throughout. Folks were upbeat and it seemed to be decently busy for a Sunday. All things normal but here is where things went left. The server was obnoxiously rude for absolutely no reason. It was our first time so we asked questions but he seemed very annoyed, but we let it go and got the answers we needed. Also he was also very sweaty and had food on his lips which wasn't appealing but again we gave the benefit of the doubt and showed no disdain. The adults ended up ordering chicken and waffles that was decently good which is why I'm giving more than 1 star. I don't know that I would rush to give SET another try.

    Sophea S.

    So usually I'm here only either at night time or on weekdays, but not weekends during brunch time. Finally I made it and specifically for Steak and eggs skillet, because they only served it on weekend brunch menus. Oh my, it did not disappoint me at all. It was delicious! Everything from the steak to the eggs were cooked perfectly! This one is a must order! SET is an Asian fusion restaurant. They make the best finger food, with an Asian twist to it, can't go wrong with anything you ordered here. From their waffle fries, tater tots, slider, wings, etc., Everything is amazing! Staffs are friendly and I love their bartenders, they're super nice and make the best cocktails. Overall excellent services and cool vibe at nighttime. Highly recommended if you looking for some yummy bar food and drinks. This is the place!

    Charbroiled Oysters Bulgogi Korean Steak with Cheese Sliders
    Jaz K.

    Charbroiled oysters were amazing but my server seemed like she was not having a good day. Maybe I have to try again at an earlier time to get better service. Overall 7.5/10

    Tiyamike C.

    This was such a fun litty brunch, if you are looking for a brunch with a Dj in Philly then try this place......the food was good, drinks was great and service was as expected and the host was sweet. 7/10 recommend

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    Expensive bar food. Kind of reminds me of a tgi Fridays but for the modern day. Service was fine.

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    Terrible service and even worst food! I can't say id come back to this place.. The drinks were terrible too

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    4.6(751 reviews)
    2.4 mi•Passyunk Square
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    3.9(442 reviews)
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    7/10 Absolutely loved the atmosphere, service was QUICK-- the music was great, and overall it had…read morea really nice vibe. They have a great Taco Tuesday deal with $1 tacos, offering carnitas and chicken tacos as part of the special. The carnitas tacos were seasoned perfectly -- 8/10. The only thing that would elevate them even more would be adding pico. The chicken tacos were a 4/10 unfortunately. They lacked flavor and tasted like plain boiled chicken placed on a tortilla, which was disappointing. We also ordered the Tres Salsa and chips. Out of the three salsas, the green and red were the standouts and packed the most flavor. For drinks, we ordered margaritas on the rocks ($5, plus $2 additional for flavor). I tried mango and passion fruit -- the mango tasted more like orange juice, while the passion fruit maintained its flavor much better. If you're looking for a family-friendly indoor/outdoor spot, this is a great option. I noticed a good mix of couples and singles, which made for a nice atmosphere. Bar seating is limited at night, and outdoor seating closes around 7:00 PM. Overall, for Taco Tuesday, I'd give it a 7/10 -- great atmosphere and deals, but food consistency could use some work.

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    4.3(217 reviews)
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    Hands down the best Mexican in the city . Nachos , birria tacos , bowls . All of it . Can't go…read morewrong . Only thing --no disrespect but the young lady at the counter when I was there with purple hair --not who you want as your "front facing " person the minute you are greeted . Nice enough , just not what you'd call a "people person" Your front of the house should be the type who greet your guests heartily when they walk through the door and are not obvious introverts who are great diligent workers --but do best back of house where their other skills are valued d enhanced .thst is not the job for her , lol. Also one suggestion: if folks spend a certain amount --maybe over $20 , with the exception of guacamole due to food cost , I would not nickel and dime them over the small sides like a little more pico --food cost on those is low and you're tripping over the proverbial dollar --to pick up a nickel --providing small portions of those items --doesn't really affect your bottom line --and really keeps people coming back . Prices are good otherwise. Good value . If you want to cut back somewhere ,the amount of ground beef on the nachos could be cut in less than half and still be plenty and that will actually cut your food cost by a small fortune

    I usually have the fish or plant-based chorizo bowl for takeout…read more Well I am not only hungry but exhausted. Management was kind to grill the shrimp instead of fried for my burrito bowl. Made fresh and timely. Dietary restrictions are accommodated. This was my first time dining in and felt warm and comfortable. Nice background music while looking out the window at South Street.

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