This might be my favorite bar in Philly yet! It's so quaint, sophisticated but not pretentious…read more Casual attire (we showed up after a tennis match and didn't get one side eye!Other patrons also wore cute/ smart casual fits!) The bartenders were so nice, speedy, and knowledgeable! They patiently explained to us the differences among some drinks and provided great recs based on our preferences! The customers/ patrons that are drawn to Grace and Proper are what make this place shine! We had a full dating intervention with strangers (we asked them for advice!) and it was so fun! This is the kind of place that makes you believe in humanity and whimsical connections again! The lighting indoors can be VERY dim as we were there around sunset. I think a few dim bulbs in the corner would still carry the vibe but make it less dark. We all had different kinds of cocktails and love the presentation and creative recipes! Will revisit more often!

Our favorite spot in Philly!…read more My husband claims that Claude AI recommended this place. We absolutely loved it! The entrance is so charming. With potted flowers all over the restaurant. Smattering of patio tables on both Eighth Street and Carpenter. When I saw it, I said yes before even looking at the menu. We ordered drinks at the bar and took them outside. It's very chic but also casual. There were mostly pairs or trios - no families. Not th. We saw people ordering a little bit of everything. Honestly, the menu looked great! The kale Caesar salad, the piri piri buffalo chicken dip, bacon wrapped plums, etc. The drinks were the best we had on our Philly trip! The Spanish Monk which had gin, lemon juice, frothed egg white and smoked paprika. I had the GGG which they carried over from their old menu. Can't remember what was in it but she said it was similar to Bee's Knees which is one of my favorite! There's self service still water and sparkling water in the back of the restaurant. Perfectly chilled. Perfectly bubbled! Such a lovely spot!

Ahhh, how the city of Philadelphia's food scene continues to be extremely disappointing for me…read more There has not been one restaurant that I've tried where the food and/or combination with the experience has been a good once. I made a review recently on how I very much disliked Fitz on 4th and my anxiety was ramping up seeing this restaurant was barely two blocks away The food had no flavor and was extremely bland. I have never been in a restaurant and asked for the salt and pepper shakers (unless it's for eggs lol) and unfortunately that didn't help much at all here. The branzino dish was plated nicely, but had zero flavor. The orzo and corn was giving just got this box of orzo from Trader Joe's and threw some canned corn in the mix. Branzino? Very plain. The Cacio e pepe was also....flavorless. I love cacio e pepe and I was between that and the branzino at first, but knew if the if the sauce wasn't balanced perfectly between cheese and pepper, it would ruin the dish. We opted to have chicken added and as you can tell, it doesn't look like there was any chicken at all. It was a let down from the first bite of both dishes, for both my partner and I. Chicken liver mousse is one of my absolute favorite things ever, since a kid. Generally, I'm given a small pot/portion of the mousse to spread on a cracker or piece of bread myself. Here, they do things a little differently. They spread it on some bread topped with cherry agrodolce and pistachios. I thought this dish was pretty neat. My fav thing was although the bread was baked and crunchy on the exterior the middle was very soft and I thought this was a perfect balance. But, the skimped out of the chicken mousse and barely put any on the bread, especially the first piece of bread in the pic. The wine was nice, but it was not poured it front of us and I have zero clue what it is. We asked for something most similar to Merlot. Wouldn't try this place again & didn't think it was worth the cost. Side note, there's a surcharge for paying with a card AND they are currently participating in restaurant week.

Came here for restaurant week with a friend and had a great time! Making a reservation wasn't too…read morebad since the weather was bad and I'm sure most people wanted to stay at home. I love the interior decor especially the cheeky baby up front. The food was great, I definitely recommend trying a few apps and the portions make it easy to share.

Such a great neighborhood spot!! Large bar and seating area with standard tables and high tops…read more The food menu is great from burger to salads and chicken dinners. Their drink menu is standard, but they rocked my world when I saw Xul PBnJ mixtape. Oh man, I don't know if they always have it, but when I went they did, and boy is that going to keep me coming back. Our server was super friendly, food came out quick, and the price was reasonable for a party of 3 who had a few too many PBnJ mixtapes.

Came here randomly because my spouse was craving burgers and we wanted to try something new. We…read moreleft quite disappointed unfortunately. We ordered their: (1) bacon burger (rating 3.0/5) (2) beef sandwich (rating 3.0/5) (3) fries (rating 3.5/5) Don't get me wrong, the food isn't bad. The best way I can explain it is, their food is satisfactorily adequate. It tastes good enough, it's juicy enough, it's filling enough. It's what I would call "fine". The thing is, their burgers are TINY (not too far from a slider even) and EXPENSIVE for how small they are, so being "fine" isn't what I want. If you're going to charge that much and give that little, the food needs to be mouth wateringly incredible. Otherwise give me a normal-sized "fine" burger. Service Notes: No complaints about the service. This place has bit of a "nicer bar" ambiance, but it's quite small. It felt a little too confined honestly. TLDR: Food is fine, but not worth the cost. There are better burgers at lower price points.

A hidden gem! Nice friendly staff and a great place to just have a nice cocktail and chill.read more

We came to Good King Tavern an hour before our res because we are a couple psychopaths, and they…read moresaid they couldn't seat us but have a cute wine bar upstairs if we wanted to kill some time. Reasonable. We walked upstairs into the cutest little dimly lit romantic wine bar I've ever seen. That was a lot of descriptors, but I felt them in my soul. We ordered a bottle of Pinot Noir and got a side of fries ($5) and pickles ($5), as there is no better date night than wine and fries. One of the most underrated combinations in the food game. They are oddly reminiscent of Brandon Roy and Lamarcus Aldridge, just so underappreciated. We sat there, watching the USC and Florida football games on our respective phones between sips of Pinot Noir and bites of these phenomenal fries. These Good King Tavern fries are my favorite I've had in Philly. Both of our teams suck this year, but both won that night. HUGE! Le Caveau delivering miracles... IG @jnov_ Tiktok @jnov_reviews

Great little spot! Dimly lit and intimate vibe. Artichoke and lentil dish was 10/10 good, I wanted…read moreto lick the plate. Their simple salad was oddly delicious, perfectly dressed. The cheeseboard was decent, despite the fact that I don't love blue cheese. The steak frites were tasty- slightly overcooked but the flavor was on point. I expected the wine list by the glass to be a little bit better, but I ended up being underwhelmed and unimpressed by of the couple of the glasses that I had. I wanted dessert, but wish they had more than the two options presented. I'm not in Philly much these days, but enjoyed my time here!

Wanted to stop in here for a while and finally made it. Cozy booths and a bar downstairs, and there…read moreis a separate wine bar upstairs. Somewhat of a small space so reservations may be necessary. There is a changing special / additions menu so watch it if you're looking for some specific French dishes. Tried the croquettes and they were small and tasty bites. The creamy aioli was so thick, almost like a cheese sauce. The tavern burger was nicely cooked and meaty. There is raclette cheese melted on but the taste was subtle. Good bun that held up well to the big patties. The fries are crisped and seasoned nicely. A few other menu items I'd like to stop in and try, thanks.

Had a girls dinner and made a reservation for midweek a few weeks in advance. Space is super cute…read more Service was very attentive. Everything tasted great but the crackers with the crab dip were the stand out.

I've gone to bloomsday a few times and every time it's 10/10. Happy hour is great as is brunch! The…read moreservers are all friendly and super knowledgeable. The food is delicious and they have great wine selections. Also really enjoyed their monthly tea event!

The CUTEST corner dive bar! I spent the day shopping around South Street and wanted to grab a quick…read morebite and drink afterwards. I sat at the bar (super spacious) and was greeted and served very quickly. While the food and drinks are simple and yummy, you really can't beat these prices. The value of both the food and drinks is truly unmatched, especially given the location of this spot. I don't know if this is actually a "hidden gem" or if it was just new to me, but either way, this was such a great find.

Solid burger for $7. It was juicy and not dry at all. I would've liked another piece of lettuce but…read morethat's personal preference. The fries are shoestring-y and very crisp. I thought it was a little bit too salted for my liking.

To start off, our service was great and we had a nice private area to ourselves. The food was…read moreprepared well and very flavorful, with the menu offering a lot of options. There is also a very robust gluten free menu as well with delicious mocktails to go with everything. Great food, highly recommend.

Bistro Romano is a great spot for a date night out. The dark lit ambience with music in background…read moresets the perfect setting for a great evening. Dinner itself was really good. The star of the evening was the whipped Ricotta with focaccia bread which was amazing, along with the gnocchi. The steak was the only underwhelming item as it was pretty basic. Overall, the service, ambience and food was great!

The atmosphere is relaxing, warm, and welcoming from the moment you walk in. The staff is always…read morefriendly, attentive, and knowledgeable about the menu, with great recommendations every time. Of course, the food is what keeps us coming back, but what truly makes this place special are the owners. They have a genuine way of making you feel less like a customer and more like family. That kind of hospitality is hard to find and is one of the main reasons we return time and time again. Great food, great people, and an experience that always feels like home. Highly recommend!

Excellent food and friendly service in a comfortable Argentinian inspired setting. Be sure to order…read morePhiladelphia's best empanadas!

such a gorgeous restaurant with amazing food, honestly underhyped!…read more came here for dinner with two of my coworkers and wow, tesiny has exceeded my expectations. highlights of the meal included the hamachi crudo, the gem lettuce salad, and the hanger steak. the other things we ordered (crab, chicken lollipops, mighty bread sourdough) were good, but not exceptionally impressive. the hamachi crudo was so good; it was fresh, bright, and flavorful, definitely one of the best hamachi crudos i have had. i would honestly come back to tesiny just for the crudo. the gem lettuce salad was fantastic as well. the peaches were a lovely seasonal addition, and the portion size was generous. the final highlight of the meal was the hanger steak. the steak was cooked a perfect medium rare and the brown butter sauce was life-changing. it was so rich and flavorful, the steak is an absolute must-order that i would return for as well. overall, we had an amazing experience. our waitress was super sweet and the courses were timed out nicely. the restaurant was emptying out by the time we left ~930p on a wednesday night, but we didn't feel rushed at all. absolutely would recommend! this is a fantastic restaurant for a nice date night, dinner with the girlies, or something to impress the parents.

It has been a while since I have written a restaurant experience, and I think there's no better…read moretime to start than sharing my wonderful experience at Tesiny. Must get: rainbow trout, crudos, wagyu, cocktails (any of them), coconut icecream w/almond oil and caviar Meh: nothing Missed out: the rest of the menu The best way I'd describe Tesiny is the must belly-filling small-plate experience with complex (sweet forward) cocktails, impressive wine list and a Michelin/James Beard vibe. It is really the perfect date night! I made a reservation for a weeknight at 6pm, and it really felt like we were front and center the entire night. Our staff was incredibly attentive to our needs, paced our meals, and made us feel cared for. I think sitting at the chef's counter was (and always is) the best place to watch the action, and it was a thrill watching the food prepared, plated, and grilled in real time. Of all of the dishes that I had, the one that exceeded my expectation was the coconut sorbet, and I would not ruin the surprise on how perfectly each of the ingredients synergistically sang praises for the almond oil. In short, Tesiny is about to be one of the hottest places in the region and I'm glad I got to experience it. Food/service/price: 5 stars