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The Love

4.4 (1.4k reviews)
Closed • 11:30 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Updated 3 months ago

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Ashley K.

First time being here and it's a Starr restaurant so you know it has to be good! Ordered the salmon, cheese board, and the aperol quitz. Atmosphere was very cozy. Definitely will be coming back since the food was so good we left nothing on the plate. Staff abd service was impeccable as well. If you havent given this place a try, you should!

Shrimp and Grits
Dionsai R.

Service and ambiance was great. We ordered the shrimp and grits which was amazing. The fried green tomatoes were just ok. The breading was not my favorite. The rolls were good, would have been better with butter and syrup instead of what they were served with. Overall food was good and service was great. Will be going back on my next visit.

Cafe Latte
Julia K.

Excellent brunch spot with exceptional service. Definitely make a reservation - the place is big but also very popular. The chocolate mousse deserts was absolute decadence and - untypical - for me I ordered a salad because the beet one sounded so refreshing - which it was!

Salmon sticky rice bowl
Justin B.

So I've been meaning to try this place for a long time. Well luckily we got our chance today. Met with a Swedish paper mill today and wanted to take them to a nice lunch spot. We chose this because the menu had a nice mix of southern and American favorites that they weren't accustomed to. You should've seen two northern boys trying to describe grits to a Swede. Our waitress was awesome. She was great at explaining things and talking about each dish. Of course there were questions. Some things probably got lost in translation but everyone was happy with their choices. I also feel like servers are always put in an awkward position when you ask them to help you choose. Food is like art. It's so subjective. So for starters we got the fried greet tomatoes and the Burrata. Burrata was not ideal for sharing with people you do not know. It was one large piece of toast. So she actually took it back and someone cut it into 4 sections for us. The fried green tomatoes were awesome. It had a nice tangy sauce with sweeter pickles that came along side. My colleague got the open faced chicken sandwich which was an enormous amount of food. It was two fat chicken pieces on two thick slices of toast. I got the salmon sticky rice bowl with a side of the charred broccoli. Both were so delicious. The salmon had some broccoli in it too. So I really over did it. The charred broccoli side had crusted Parmesan in it and a creamy sauce. Both dishes were just knock outs. Almost forgot I got the love latte too. That was really good. I got it with oat milk. So I highly recommend this place. Great for a business lunch too. Easy to hear one another. Music wasn't too loud. Oh they were very gracious with us. We were 15 minutes late because I wouldn't stop talking in the pre lunch meeting. Yeah I'm that guy. Figures I'd be on Yelp.

Janet C.

A cute spot with a nice array of savory and sweet options for brunch. Service was a little slow the day we went. Portion sizes were large. We had the lemon poppy seed pancakes with cherry sauce, and the omelette. Both were good though I found the pancakes a bit more memorable. We wandered by on a Sunday around lunchtime and they were able to accommodate us even without a reservation.

Shrimp and grits
Latrice H.

Small and cute restaurant in the heart of Philly. The service stood out, as our waiter was attentive and very helpful. The food was also a standout. The shrimp and grits was my fave dish, and the caesar salad was huge. Wasn't incredibly pricey and, even though we didn't have a reservation during the lunch hour, we didn't wait long. There's both indoor and outdoor seating, and they use opentable for reservations. Truly enjoyed it here.

Salmon, Veggies, Rice: Excellent! Get it.
David D.

Great food, service, atmosphere. Definitely a place I would return to. Get the Salmon dish. Perfect place for a date, friends, business, or solo at the bar. Friendly staff.

Shrimp & Scallops spaghetti
Ashley S.

OMG!! The Love restaurant absolutely lives up to its name! We noticed how lively and packed it was while walking by another night, so we made a reservation for the following evening. I highly recommend making a reservation because this place stays busy! It is a bit loud, so if you prefer a quieter dining experience, consider going earlier. We started with the Southern-style hush puppies and fried green tomatoes. Both were fresh and flavorful, although I wish the fried green tomatoes had been crispier. For my entrée, I had the shrimp and scallop spaghetti. It was rich, delicious, and very filling. I requested an extra sear on the scallops, and while my shrimp ended up slightly overcooked, the dish still was flavorful. Our waitress was friendly, attentive, and made our first visit a great experience. We enjoyed it so much that we came back a second night and grabbed seats at the bar. The bar area is surprisingly small and dimly lit, but the bartenders were fantastic. This time I ordered the rigatoni with short rib, along with the ginger-miso greens and cornbread. OMG--it was even better than my first meal! The only disappointment was dessert. I ordered the Whipped Banana Cheesecake, and while it looked incredible, it was overwhelmingly sweet. It tasted like straight sugar, and I couldn't finish it. I actually needed water just to balance out the sweetness. Despite how busy the restaurant was both nights, everything was clean, including the dining room and restrooms. The Love restaurant definitely won me over, and I highly recommend it!

Turkey avocado melt and the short rib burger

Absolutely beautiful place and amazing food, and staff! They were even able to accommodate us with one additional person on our reservation! We were celebrating something special and they gave us champagne for a toast! highly recommend this restaurant!!

Burrata Toast
Lauren D.

We were on the search for good lunch spot before heading to the airport. Stumbled across The Love, and immediately fell in "Love" with the space. We ordered the fried green tomatoes (super good crunch), short rib burger, and burrata toast. Everything was delicious! Would go back again and again.

Drop biscuits
Aparna B.

Had a lovely last minute brunch here on Saturday before we spent a day in the city before our flight home. We found a last minute reservation and walked quickly there. It's situated right near rittenhouse square so it's a bustling and great area. The spring festival was happening is it was PACKED! We were seated by a window and immediately given water. We ordered some lattes that took quite a while to arrive - we learned they have one coffee machine so things were backed up! Our serve apologized profusely and they gave us a sweet treat on the house at the end of our meal. I ordered the frittata which was delicious and my husband to the omelette . We also got the drop biscuits with strawberry rhubarb jam and omg am good! Our brunch was great and the interior was modern but felt homey and we had the best service and the manager also came to see things were going. I would definitely recommend this place and hope to come back next time I'm in town!

Brit B.

The Yelp rating hold up! The his place was great! Out of towner here visiting for the weekend. Turned to Yelp to find a good place and this didn't disappoint. The restaurant has 2 levels and there is an elevator to the second floor. We were seated at a window which was quite nice. We were able to watch the city streets and architecture while enjoying our meal. The service was top notch, they were incredibly fast and attentive. All of the food was fantastic. If I lived around the area this would be a staple for a nice night out!

carrot risotto
Luna L.

tuna crudo was lowkey top 5 things placed in my mouth of all time. that's why there's no pic of it cause we ate it too fast

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Is it buffet , all You can eat?

No, not when we went & it was on a Sunday.

How warm are the outdoor seating pods? Are they open all year round?

Yes! I was comfortable

Hi what is the dress code for lunch and dinner The menu looks great thanks again for sending it?

There is no strict dress code. It is a cute place. Most are dressed casually nice. Nice jeans, sundress, clean shoes/sneakers or a nice sandal. Casual comfortable and cute

Would it be a good place for a group of 9 for Saturday lunch?

I've done group dinners @ the love and everyone involved enjoyed, however, I cannot speak directly to dinner.

Casual dress? Are shorts okay for brunch?

Yes shorts are okay. Casual chic.

Do they serve wine by the glass?

Yes they do! http://qfp827gvlb1l8k62iqyb7udj-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/34/2018/06/LOVE_beverage-062918.pdf

Is there a happy hour?

Yes.

Would this be a good place for a group of 8-10 to meet for pre-dinner drinks on a Saturday? Does the bar area accommodate that many people?

The bar is pretty small - it holds maybe 15 people total. I was there on a Tuesday night and it was mostly people having a drink while they waited for their table, but it was still crowded the whole time we had dinner. That said, the drinks were ace.

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Vernick Coffee Bar

Vernick Coffee Bar

4.2(95 reviews)
0.3 mi•Penn Center, Logan Square
•$$

Decided to drop by on my walk and for a corporate lobby cafe, it's pretty good. A bit on the pricy…read moreside and I imagine if you're staying at the Four Seasons which it's technically a part of, it's a bit awkwardly placed next to the Comcast front desk and turnstiles and away from the hotel but I'm not staying there this time so I don't know. Staff were nice and they were very quick to bring out my order. Coffee was pretty good, nothing mind blowing but I enjoyed it, and my cherry danish was pricy but incredible.

Food Quality and Taste: 4/5 -Tomato Coconut Soup: 3.5/5…read more-Grilled Romaine Caesar: 4/5 -Salmon: 4/5 -Chicken Milanese: 4/5 -Carrot Cake Pie: 5/5 The food was excellent! Quality ingredients, great presentation and quality plating. Standouts? The salmon, the chicken Milanese and the carrot cake pie. Get that carrot cake pie!! Service: 4/5 Service was great! I was seated quickly and I was checked on often. It was little rushed, maybe because I was close to closing, but not a major flag at all. My to-go was boxed by the staff and I was taken care of. Atmosphere: 5/5 It's so beautiful inside. Sorry I didn't capture in my video. It's beautiful decor and such a relaxing atmosphere. It's a place I'd like to just sit and work. Value: 4/5 Dishes can be quite expensive, but the food quality, service and atmosphere truly make it worth it. Opportunities for Learning: 4/5 There are a few dishes I had to google while I was there. This pushed my food knowledge a little. For example, "Sauce gribiche." Great opportunities to learn!

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Sabrina's Cafe - Art Museum - Egg Benedict

Sabrina's Cafe - Art Museum

4.2(2.2k reviews)
0.7 mi•Franklintown, Logan Square, Art Museum District, Fairmount, Spring Garden
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We started yesterday off with a delightful brunch at Sabrina's Cafe. We were thrilled to arrive and…read morebe seated quickly, even as a party of four. Our server Rachel was lovely and gave us a rundown of their specials and the menu's top hits. Our drink selections ranged from as boring as a Diet Coke to as fun as a seasonal lemonade. We were all content with our choices, though we puttered around making suggestions from their large drink menu. I typically go for a savory breakfast, but the stuffed brioche French toast was speaking to me. I can never turn down banana! The rest of our table ordered avocado toast (x2) and fried eggs with bacon. Everyone was really happy with their choices and an added bonus was that our food came out quickly. I insisted everyone at our table try a bite of my massive stuffed brioche French toast and the consensus was that it was ridiculously good. Though this spot is tiny, it is not to be missed.

A few friends and I were craving a hearty brunch on a Saturday morning and decided to check out…read moreSabrina's Cafe near the Art Museum after seeing all the positive reviews. Luckily, we found street parking right next to the restaurant, which was a nice surprise. When we arrived, the wait for a table of three was about 45 minutes. That's somewhat expected for a popular brunch spot on a weekend. Once seated, the service was prompt. Our waiter stopped by quickly with waters and took good care of us throughout the meal. I ordered the House Angus Burger with sweet potato fries. It was solid, flavorful, and definitely filling. My friend got the Bella Vista Omelet with home fries, and we both agreed that while the food was good, it felt like standard brunch fare rather than anything particularly memorable. Based on the long wait and the hype surrounding Sabrina's, I think we were expecting the food to really stand out. In my opinion, the dishes we tried were comparable to what you'd find at a quality chain brunch spot like First Watch. That's not necessarily a bad thing, the food was satisfying, but it didn't quite justify the lengthy wait. That said, the menu has plenty of more unique and creative options that we didn't try. I'd be open to coming back and ordering one of those specialty dishes next time. Overall, I left satisfied with the meal and service.

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Sabrina's Cafe - Art Museum - Veggie Patch Omelette

Veggie Patch Omelette

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Skyhigh - Fried chicken and wild rice

Skyhigh

4.1(414 reviews)
0.3 mi•Penn Center, Logan Square

Haha this is my favorite little date spot...it's so nice to be in the sky…read more My first few times coming i didn't even realize they had food but it's a cute add on The food is regular but the vibe is amazing The service was decent I dont remember a server just us walking up to order

If you want the best views of all of Philadelphia this is the spot to go to. Skyhigh is located on…read morethe 60th floor of the Four Seasons hotel in downtown Philadelphia. I made a reservation online on OpenTable. We arrived earlier than our reservation slot so we were able to walk around and take pics. Unfortunately on the night we went it was super cloudy and had been raining so the views weren't nearly as good as they could have been. There's a grand staircase that walks down into an even bigger and more open area. Up first, was a $9 hot chocolate and a $23 Bluecoat (Dirty Martini with blue cheese olives). The martini was perfect, exactly how I like it with tiny slivers of ice shards. Second, I had a $30 Gold Espresso Martini with vodka. It was also perfect. Probably the prettiest espresso martini I've ever been served. The leaf design in your drink is pretty sweet. Tons of dates here, anniversaries, vacationers, and people super dressed up. Most certainly look your best if you decide to come. Next time I'm in Philly, I'll certainly be back!

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Skyhigh - Mushroom shrimp risotto, grilled octopus, and black truffle and fontina pizza - amazing!

Mushroom shrimp risotto, grilled octopus, and black truffle and fontina pizza - amazing!

Skyhigh - Espresso Martini 60ft in the air

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Parc

Parc

4.2(3.7k reviews)
0.1 mi•Rittenhouse Square
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This is my friends favorite restaurant in the city, so naturally we had to check it out. I…read moreabsolutely love the ambiance and decor. It really embodies the Parisian vibe and makes you feel like you are not in Philadelphia. Onto the food! The bread basket and butter are always things I look forward to. The cranberry nut bread is amazing and it's always a great way to start a meal here so I love that they bring this to you. My absolute favorite thing to order that I cannot go without is the Warm Shrimp Salad. The shrimp is cooked perfectly and paired with this amazing lemon dressing that is creamy but not too heavy. Adding the sun-dried tomatoes and the avocado is perfection. I usually make a combination bite of all of the ingredients and it is heaven to my taste buds. I highly recommend this entrée. We have gotten a lot of other things on the menu before, but some of the standouts include the French Onion Soup, the Tuna Carpaccio, the Escargot, the Tomato Tart, and honestly just a side of the fries. The fries here are delicious. The waiter recommended the Tuna Carpaccio and oh my gosh it was so good. It was salty and the tuna is so melt in your mouth and the bread went perfectly with it. The tomato tart just tasted like an elevated pizza so you can't really go wrong with it. My husband absolutely loves the Escargot and I think the sauce that it comes with is really good. Their take on a French Onion Soup is so good. The cheese layer is decadent and the soup is rich, salty and just delicious. Getting a side of the fries with the aïoli they bring you is also pure joy. We never have a bad time when we come here. Sometimes it is hard to get a weekend reservation, but there tends to be a lot of cancellations so just keep checking and you're sure to find something. The restaurant is so big yet always packed. It is really impressive because there's never a wait time for your food and you always get good service. This place is like a machine, it's so incredible.

On warm days, people watching at the outdoor tables is a great way to have a meal. The food is…read morepretty good and you're more than likely to find something for that picky eater. The bread basket is always good. The staff here is always excellent and when we've had parties of 8 or more they do a fantastic job. The only downside is that it can get pretty noisy on a busy night - I mean really noisy.

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