After getting my inserts from the Good Feet Store and finally being able to walk without being in excruciating pain, I decided to celebrate by having dinner at this location in Manayunk. First, let's talk parking. Parking in Manayunk is always a challenge, especially during the summer months. There are paid parking lots further down that I would highly recommend using because street parking can be difficult to find. We made a reservation ahead of time, and I definitely recommend doing that through OpenTable. When we arrived, it was a little warm inside, and I immediately noticed it. Thankfully, I always carry a fan with me, so it wasn't a big issue. Now let's get to the real reason for this review Ali!!!! When I tell you Ali was amazing, I mean AMAZING. Her personality, energy, attitude, and spirit made our entire dining experience. She was funny, knowledgeable, attentive, accommodating, and had excellent recommendations. Great service can turn a good meal into a great experience, and that's exactly what she did. We started with the cheesesteak rolls, which were served with a spicy ketchup. They were good and had great flavor. Next was the calamari, which was absolutely delicious. It came with fried jalapeños, and when you paired a piece of calamari with a jalapeño and dipped it in the sauce, it was perfection!!! We also ordered the mussels, and if you're a garlic lover, these are a must order. They were loaded with garlic and butter sauce served with crusty bread perfect for soaking up the broth. I did take away and they dumped my bread into the sauce so it was soggy. Suggesting, give fresh bread on takeaways wrapped separate. Best of all, almost every shell actually had a mussel in it which unfortunately isn't always the case at some restaurants. They were fresh, flavorful, and one of my favorite dishes of the night. Since it was Taco Tuesday, we couldn't pass up the special: three tacos and a margarita for $18. You do have to choose one protein for all three tacos; you can't mix and match. I chose shrimp, and my son chose chicken. The shrimp tacos were absolutely delicious. There wasn't a lot on them, but the flavor was incredible. You could taste the fresh corn tortilla, and the shrimp were juicy, well-seasoned, and cooked perfectly. My son enjoyed the chicken tacos, although I personally thought the chicken was a little dry. One thing I absolutely loved was learning that the food is fresh and locally sourced. Ali explained that they don't use microwaves, and you can definitely taste the difference. For drinks, I ordered a strawberry pineapple margarita. There was a small mix-up with the strawberry, but Ali immediately fixed it and brought me strawberry syrup to make it right. Problem solved! The margaritas were delicious and STRONG, which is exactly what I like. Overall, my favorite items were the shrimp tacos, the mussels, and the margaritas. The food was great, the atmosphere was fun, and the service was outstanding!!! We enjoyed ourselves so much that we're already planning to come back for brunch and try the mimosa tower. If you visit, ask for Ali. You won't regret it!! She made an already great meal even better. We'll definitely be back! read more

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Visiting family and we stopped in for a late dinner last night. For a Monday night it seemed cool with a DJ playing so great throwback jams. Service was good for the most part and the food was ok. The main reason for the low rating is because as we were eating a mouse runs out from the kitchen and we brought it to the attention of the staff who took about 10 minutes to catch the mouse. Now no one from the staff apologized for the rodent issue so I'm assuming that this is a common occurrence. None of the staff seemed bothered by the situation to let their manager know and no one offered us a discount due to that scene that just transpired in front of us. So my sister and her family who live here in Philly as well as my wife and I will not be eating here again. read more

We asked our server three times for utensils and napkins but didn't get them until after he brought our food out. Awkward moment when we were all staring at our plates without forks. My girlfriend had to ask again for utensils after plates hit the table and only then did we get them. Appetizers were already cold by the time we got them. I ordered the mushroom pappardelle, it came out as a soup. Literally under seasoned noodles drenched in this thin viscous soup. Had this film on the top of it that looked like it had congealed. It tasted awful. My girlfriend got the shrimp scampi. Same problem, VERY soupy. We sent our dishes back two bites in. Aperol spritz I ordered was the sugariest drink I ever had. Place is a triple threat: bad drinks, bad food, bad service. Hey at least the interior design is nice. read more

We had a last minute brunch SNAFU at another restaurant, leaving us literally standing in the rain with no place to eat. I called SOMO and amazingly they could take us. When I mentioned accessibility issues, the person on the phone was very clear about how many steps and how far to our table. We were seated in the barn, which is overflow event space with four tables that can seat up to six. It was a rainy day and a little chilly, but they even had heat lamps inside. Omar the server was lovely and accommodating. He even offered a faster, back alley way for us to access the space that was easier for those of us with mobility issues. Food overall was solid -- the single add on items make it great for kids (one giant pancake for $7). Crab cakes were lackluster, but the shrimp and grits were amazing. read more

They have a really nice brunch menu and I love the options for turkey. The food was average (frittata and croissant sandwich). The disappointment was that our meals came with potatoes and the server asked if we wanted them with peppers. This turned out to be an extra $2 each. Next time let the customer know if you are the one suggesting it. My meal came with toast. I was not asked what kind of toast I wanted, so when the meal came out with white bread I asked for whole grain instead. Again, another $3 upcharge without notification. Kind of frustrated by that also. Lastly, they only serve drip coffee, no lattes. Ambience is nice, server was polite, and I like the option to dine outdoors and make reservations. read more

I was very pleased with my meal here and the overall vibe! Came here as there was some time to kill while awaiting an event. It was originally quiet and low key before ordering but by the time the appetizers came out the bar started to fill up and a dj was setting up. I was told by the server they were getting ready for their weekday dj set, on a Monday or Tuesday if I remember correctly! The food was delicious, the wings had gold in it and was part of their selling point. The froze was also delicious, would certainly patronize again if I was in the area! read more

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This was my 2nd time visiting Somo. I will say I enjoyed myself better the first time. The first time I attended for brunch and this time I went for dinner. We had reservations for 6:30pm and were able to be seated right away. It was also restaurant week while we were there but we decided to just order from the regular menu as there were no appetizer options on the pre fixe menu that interested us. My food was ok. I give the restaurant 3 stars because we were placed all the way at the back of the restaurant like in front of a curtain leading to an employee area. There was another large group of black women sitting next to us all the way in the back as well. However, there were so many open tables towards the front. Previously I had reserved the booth outside but they didn't have any available this go around. I'm just hoping that the seating issue was a mishap. Also the drinks were terrible. My liquor nor my boyfriend's liquor tasted proper. Our cocktails tasted just like a juice concentrate. We then ordered additional Shot on the side and his Reposado was clear I ordered Hennessy and you could tell from the color and taste it was altered. Either none of the shots were what we ordered and was being told we received or the liquor is watered down. read more

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Came early sunday morning before the big sunday brunch rush. Service was good and quick. The food was pretty good. My eggs were a bit rubbery for my taste but the potatoes, sandwich and burrito were good. Definitely a good option for brunch in Manayunk. They also have some outdoor sidewalk seating. But we were in the main dining room, which was cute but there wasn't much of an ambiance, no music, very quiet which felt everyone could listen in to each other's conversations. read more

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Somo is always a vibe! Stopped in for a bite and a couple of drinks at the bar. The service was solid--just a little slow, but that's understandable since it was super busy and they seemed short-staffed. No complaints though. This spot never disappoints and will always be one of my go-to places when I'm looking for a last-minute bite or a chill hangout read more

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Somo is currently decorated for the holidays! Celebrated a friend's birthday for brunch and it was decent. Nothing over the top. Low key spot. Somo offers good eats for sure! I prefer this place over many locally brunch spots in the area. Even when short staffed take my word for it!!!! Our waitress was pleasant. read more

Somo Manayunk - Somo eggs Benedict chicken and waffles - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Service was good although it wasn't too busy when we got there but did start to pick up after some time. Food was served promptly, hot and very tastie. TV screens in front of bar playing sports. Outdoor seating available if the weather if nice. Parking was the worse but luckily found something somewhat close. read more

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Taste was not fresh . Service wasn't good as expected. Very noisy lot of high volume music sounds . read more

Somo Manayunk - Avocado Salmon BALT - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Enjoyed the brunch menu over the weekend. Our server was friendly and remedied an issue when our food came out incorrectly. The food was enjoyable but nothing stood out particularly. The ambience of the restaurant was cozy with mood lighting. Overall a good experience! read more

Somo Manayunk - SOMO Disco Fries - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The food here is amazing! Service is top tier. We attended for my niece's surprise wedding shower, had a party of 9 & the selection of brunch dishes that we had - shrimp & grits, steak, chicken & waffles, pancakes & other selection were absolutely delish! We also lead towers is mimosas (3) with the best being strawberry/watermelon which was just perfect! The staff, particularly our server, were very friendly & efficient & made sure we had a great time to remember! Would def come back again. Just need to work on the AC as it was quite warm in the area where we were! 4 stars out of 5! read more

I love going to Philly this place brunch is so good and when the weather is nice the outside seating is very aesthetically pleasing. I loved my food and really obsessed over these beignets read more

Somo Manayunk - Beignet - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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My family and I went to Somo for brunch. The staff was very friendly, and polite. I ordered the chicken and waffles with a side order of home fries. I should have enjoyed my meal. However, the waffle was cold, and to dry to melt the butter. The sliced chicken breast was very thin, hard, and dry. The home fries were dry and barely warm. I don't plan to return. Yvonne R. read more

Had an amazing time! Atmosphere was great, Ali was amazing! We will definitely be coming back whenever we are in Manayunk, love, love, love!

Update. The business has changed a lot since my initial review. My BFF came to visit and begged me to change my mind about this place. Happy to say I was not disappointed at all. The food, the service, and the mimosa tower of course were all exceptional. We went back twice. read more

Somo Manayunk - Lychee (No) Martini more like ice milk and fruit essence - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The food exceeded my expectations. The service was fantastic. I went with my book club . The server had suggestions for food and they were spot on. read more

SOMO has been on my list forever, finally stopped in on a Saturday night. Bar seating was available immediately and drinks and food came out quickly. Such a cute little spot. The honey siracha wings were great but babyyyy, these disco fries stole the show. Me and my friend were both shocked at how much we liked them. That gravy slapped! And of course, the lychee martini did exactly what it needed to do. read more

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This was my first time at Somo and I had a wonderful time. My frose drink was so good and it went well with my food. The scampi was so delicious and the shrimps were fresh. The flavor was amazing and you could just pick these ribs up with your fork like smooth butter. The service was good and the place was really clean inside and out. read more

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Booked a reservation for a late birthday celebration with a couple of friends. Been wanting to try this place for a while and thought it would be a good vibe and option for brunch. Make sure to give yourself time finding parking given the area and make sure at least a few people from your party are there so you can get seated immediately. Cool ambiance and decor - I like the style of the booth seating. Staff were all very friendly and personable. Our waitress was cool and helpful when asking for her opinion on a few things. They moved pretty quickly with food and drink service, and everything came out right (temperature of food, items we ordered,etc.). Overall, we all enjoyed what we ordered. My Crab Cake Benedict had a good seasoning and taste to it and having them add peppers&onions to my potatoes was the way to go. My friends said what they ordered was pretty good too. One friend asked for her wings to be fried hard but realized maybe she didn't need to do that, but they were still pretty good - the Sriracha Honey sauce was tasty and a good balance of the two flavors. And my other friend said the Chicken and Waffles were also good, he just didn't end up using the sauce that came with it because of the consistency (it has a good taste though!) Liked the place, would come back again for brunch or for one of the theme nights/happy hour and recommend checking in out! read more

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This place is HAPPENING on Saturday for brunch so definitely make sure you have a reservation. Come with a group because they have mimosa towers that are quite amazing. It seems they're not super big on coffee, but their cold brew is on point. Highly recommend the Salmon BALT (bacon, avocado, lettuce, tomato) which is a beautiful and large fillet of salmon. The fries are finger-licking good too. Fair warning it is very loud inside with lively chatter, so something just to note. Will definitely be back some weekend soon! read more

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An amazing dining experience! Our food was all amazing! My table got the apple cinnamon French toast (sensational!), breakfast wrap (SO much food for such a great price!), and the tacos (delicious!). We also started with the strawberry-orange mimosa pitcher was plenty for 3 people and was so delicious! Highly recommend that flavor. We got to sit outside which was a lovely atmosphere. Our waitress was so kind and attentive!:) very fast service even though the restaurant was quite busy read more

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Had dinner here recently. The dining room is sparsely decorated but very comfortable. I would have liked a little less volume from the DJ in the bar area but it wasn't horrible. Our server was fast and friendly. I had the fried chicken sandwich. The chicken was crispy, hot and tender. The fries, however, were none of those things. They were limp, soggy, luke warm. My wife had the Salmon BALT (bacon, avocado, lettuce, tomato) She enjoyed it. I might have given this place a 4 star except the bill includes a 20% gratuity added in. There's a line for "additional tip". The tip amount isn't what bothers me as it's what I would have given. It's that I wasn't given an option. I decide on the tip, not you! read more

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Found another gem in Manayunk, PA. We stopped in for brunch. Based on its dining area size, we were worried about seat availability with our large party of 7. To our surprise, they ushered us into literally a separate back area for larger groups. It's nicely decorated. It has a relaxed, welcome vibe that makes you forget where you are. This area had a dedicated server that was friendly and accommodating. Their menu was not huge but had a little something for everyone. My banana's foster pancakes were heavenly. I really enjoyed them. The others in my party enjoyed their meals as well. Maybe not as much as me but they had no complaints. We will definitely be back when in town. read more

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I tried to get in this place twice to no avail. I went this past Sunday 3/15/26 and was told they were not seating anymore people. It was a little before 8pm and this place closes at 10pm. Mind you the place was empty and plenty of tables were. I will not be trying this place again read more

This place is busy on a Sunday and for good reason. I made a 1pm reservation for 4 people and once the entire party was there, we were quickly seated to a table. We ordered the Mimosa tower for $69 which was a great price versus individual drinks. The noisy level is about 3 on a scale of 5. It's loud from all the people around talking and laughing but not as loud where you need to yell at your dining companions for them to hear you. I ordered the Fried Chicken French Toast which included a sunny side up egg (which I requested be fried hard) and a gravy drizzled over the chicken. The food was delicious. I plan to return and try something else on the menu. read more

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Service provided by employee Jake he provided excellent service, food and drink suggestions. I highly recommend requesting Jake as your server. You will not regret it. read more

I ordered the loaded fries and was completely disappointed. The bacon was burnt beyond saving and honestly, I'm a terrible cook but even I can make better bacon than what they served. To make things worse, the gravy tasted like it came straight out of a can from a grocery store. For the prices they charge, the quality is a total rip off. They're banking on the scenery of Manayunk, but the food doesn't come close to matching the atmosphere. Honestly, you'd get way better quality from a food truck than from this place. read more

Came here for a birthday brunch and I'm so happy this place was chosen. I hate that I didn't get pictures of all the food, but everyone commended the food and the food came out HOT! Not spicy, but straight out the skillet, hot! We had: ~ Shrimp & Grits ~ Breakfast Wrap ~ Chicken Wings (Lemon Garlic and Honey Siracha) ~ Salmon BALT ~ SOMO Classic ~ Huevos Rancheros ~ Mimosa Tower The only complaint was that, 5 meals came out, and the 6th meal didn't show up with the rest. Somehow the kitchen may have missed the ticket or the order, so our friend had to wait a nice little minute for his food to be prepared, but once he received it, he loved it. Service was pretty good as well, and she helped us by taking our picture. I will definitely be back here when I'm up North again. read more

Somo Manayunk - Shrimp & Grits without tomato sauce - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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My friends and I are on the hunt for the best happy hour in Philly and SOMO was one of the establishments on our list of places to revisit. We frequented on a "Taco Tuesday" before our HH review. Let's start with the basics - there's street parking available and two happy hour time slots Monday through Friday (4:30-6pm & 9-10pm). Aesthetically, it's a very hip vibe but romantic enough for a date night. As far as our happy hour review was concerned, the food choices were limited. I tried the FROSÉ and crispy Asian wings, both were delicious! Sadly, there were only two additional food options so we decided to order a few things off the dinner menu. We tried bruschetta, meatballs, disco fries, calamari and nachos. These items were an average of $14 each. My favorite was the meatballs, but sadly the other items missed the mark for me at the price point. Our server was friendly & attentive, which was a plus! Overall, despite the pricey bill we enjoyed the ambiance and the yummy FROSÉ is enough for me to return & try a dish off the dinner menu. I've been eyeing the braised short ribs! read more

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Mussels were the best part of the meal. I went in wanting a steak but didn't realize they had a mushroom dish. Waitress kindly suggested a protein add on. Wasn't even that expensive for such a large piece of steak. The frose was the perfect amount of sweet but not over powering. Nice and cozy spot. read more

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Great place for brunch - Came on a busy Saturday around noon, and was still seated immediately with a table for 3. Service was a little slow at times, with less frequent check ins than we would have hoped, but with how busy it was, it was somewhat understandable. Food was amazing and good price - $16 French Toast. Portion size was decent. will be back! read more

I give SOMO a 4.3 rating. Mainly because the chicken for the sandwich was not the best, the meat was rubbery and chewy. The wings sauce was good, but the chicken wing itself lacked flavor. Everything else tasted delicious. The service was great, but wish we could have been in the main dining area. This was on a Monday so there was a DJ. We were on the side with low lighting which was nice but not where the action was. I would definitely come here again. I love wings so I hope the next time I try it, there is seasoning on the chicken and hoping this day was just not a good day. read more

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SOMO was okay at best. We came here on a Saturday afternoon for brunch, and they were incredibly busy. We made a reservation for 1 pm but still had to wait a while to be seated, and once we were seated, it took another 20 minutes for a server to even stop by our table. We ordered 2 mimosa towers which are pretty pricey at $69 each and served at room temperature. In terms of the food, it was mediocre and took a while to come out after we placed the order. (2.5/5) Crab Cake Benedict: This was alright, but I would definitely not order it again. The crab tasted incredibly fishy, and the taste was just offputting. (3/5) Apple Cinnamon French Toast: The french toast had a decent flavor and came with many apple slices on top. There was a lot of whipped cream, which ended up melting and making the dish super soggy. read more

Somo Manayunk - crab cake benedict - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Dined here after a wine tasting. We ordered friend shrimp which was yummy. It was a cool night so we dined outside in one of there little heated outside areas. The drinks were limited we went with Prosecco which wasn't the best. read more

Somo Manayunk - Menu - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I've been here a few times recently. I had some friends coming up from DC and we were going to do brunch here, so a few weeks prior, another friend and I scoped it out for an early dinner. We got there at the "in between" time where they only had a few items on the menu while they switched from brunch to dinner, and we decided we'd give it a shot and sit at the bar. I had the burger and I can't even remember what my friend got. But my burger was delicious, and the bartender was nice and engaging - we had a good time. Now I know that Philadelphia doesn't hold a candle to DC when it comes to brunch, but as one of the few places around that offers bottomless mimosas, this was the place to be. I had a reservation for 8 of us, that was confirmed several times. There was still a bit of confusion when we arrived and I heard one host say to another "I don't know where we're going to put them." We ended up having to wait about 20min to finally get sat. Which whatever, not a big deal - the place was swamped so I get it. We had SUCH a great time here! Our server was very nice and always made sure our mimosas were full, never had to even ask for another one at all - she would just swing by with the pitcher. There really was something for everyone on the menu, especially with some in the party being vegetarian or having dietary restrictions. I got the fried chicken and French toast. I am not a French toast person at all because I prefer savory to sweet, but everything else on this menu item sounded amazing so I gave it a shot. It was SO good, not overly sweet at all - the slaw and chorizo gravy really took it over the top for me. They are definitely strict on the time limit and stopped the mimosas right on the dot - with blue laws being as they are, makes sense. We are used to DC prices so seeing how not expensive our bill was a nice surprise. Overall, everyone in my party had a really great time and enjoyed the food and service. This is definitely a go to spot for brunch (and dinner too!). read more

Somo Manayunk - Fried chicken French toast - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

It was... OK. I sat in a partially open back area with a group. The benches were really hard where we were sitting, though it had a cute ambiance to it with little decorative pillows (more cushioning for the seating, please). Our group ordered late into our reservation, but the food taking long to come made it feel like I was there forever. I have to imagine it was about 40 minutes at least. Anyways, the food was pretty standard. I think the standout was the crispy beignets, though the frittata was adequate. The jury is still out. I would return if someone wanted to go, but I'm not sure I can recommend it yet. read more

Went on a Saturday for a girls brunch with a group. The mimosa tower was a delight. The food was mediocre. The stuffed French toast itself, was good. However the fruit and the "glaze" were better left off. The "glaze" was a bright orange liquid that had the viscosity of juice. The fruit did not taste ripe, it was bland and slightly hard. I simply put it on the side after a few unappetizing bites. My friend has the crab cake Benedict. No complaints about the eggs or crab cakes. However, she said the bread was quite tough. Would not return for the food, but would for the drinks, the strawberry-orange mimosa was great! And there were numerous other flavors read more

Somo Manayunk - Stuffed French Toast - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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