the food was so good and the staff was so friendly!! the atmosphere was great, will definitely be back :)

There was live music upon arrival. We were seated without a reservation. The lights were dim and perfect for a date night. Our server was great ! The Caesar salad was enough for two. The linguine pasta was ok. The live music was a plus! read more

Time - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Kyre was the leader tonight playing drums, bass, and keyboard. Cory Writhill came up and played saxophone. Really amazing sound and just an intense jazz open night with some great musicians. Cool folks at the bar and service were great. Don't want to pay the cover and hear the music. alternative rooms and bars at Time. Did not eat here. Just drank, but some of the items that came out of the kitchen looked delicious! One set, you are hooked! read more

Time - inside - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

one of my go-to spots in the city for live music and drinks. It has a good scene. i enjoy coming here with my friends for live music, dancing and drinks. great location read more

I absolutely love this place. The live music, the ambiance, the food are all so good!

My friend and I have always wanted to come here because we wanted to sit down with a drink and enjoy the live jazz, so we went a couple weeks ago. The jazz and atmosphere was excellent, we truly had the best time in that regard. The drinks however, were not it. I ordered an espresso martini and I really have to say that it was the worst espresso martini I've ever had. They should be fairly dark between the (freshly brewed!!) espresso and the espresso liquor, but this was a very light brown, rather clear drink. Espresso martinis need to have a layer of foam on the top, almost like a Guinness. This one did not have even a few bubbles on top, it was almost like they didn't even shake it. My friend ordered an extra dry martini and ended up with too much vermouth in her drink for it to be called dry. Now, we did order food and got the chicken sandwich, it was lovely. No complaints there, and like I mentioned before, the jazz was excellent. But truly, I've never had such a terrible espresso martini. read more

We did enjoy our dinner at Time, but beware if you decide to reserve a table using the Resy app. We were checked in by the host and taken to our reserved table. Had dinner, listened to "Garrett" jazz duo. Left generous tip on Cc. Imagine our surprise the next day to get an email from Resy saying since we were a no show they were charging the $20 fee. Call the restaurant-told they couldn't change it as it went to 3rd party. Indeed, Visa listed a phone/business in CA. When I called I was told they were an online food ordering company. So I'm thinking my CC to Time will be useless. What a Scam!! Was looking forward to going back the next time we are in Philly-but that's not happening. Ruined the memory read more

Over fried greasy foods in oil that tasted like it's been used 1000 times. Seafood bisque that bloated my stomach and made me sick. Mediocre band. The outdoor area has trash on the same block. The only saving grace was the wait staff. They need to seriously improve their menu by adding homemade quality foods. Never again! read more

Asian bartender is a complete prick! He offered us a seat at the bar then walked away and never came back. We had to wait for someone else to come behind the bar to serve us. Then when we came back to the bar and ordered drinks from him after he ignored us for 15 mins. Btw it was not busy at all. After we ordered drinks he went to the other side of the bar and hung out with his friends and wasnt doing shit but not making my drinks. Then when he finally came back over I asked if I could get the drinks I ordered and he swore at me, threatened me and had me kicked out. He thinks its his playground and doesnt give a shit about any customers. The place is great but management needs to get rid of that piece of shit!!! Ruined our night! read more

I been here several times & I have never left there disappointed! The food, the service, the atmosphere & the vibe there were all great!

First time visiting and the food, service and ambiance were popping! I ordered the mini crab cakes, calamari and fries and everything was good!My Lemon Drop was also delicious! I'll definitely be returning read more

Time - Lemon Drop Martini - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I've been dining (and performing) at Time for a little over a decade. I love it here... but tonight.. I'm so sad to have to report that I didn't love my meal. Now I have had amazing meals here time and time again lol.. but this was not like one of those times (and I know during covid lockdowns the old chef and owners swapped out so I expected some changes in the food). I came by to check out the rhythm section for the Monday night jam. Upon sitting at the bar I realized it just so happen to be restaurant week. I was elated as I have never intentionally made it to restaurant week since I always worked them myself as a server in the city. Anyway the place is great, service great, everything great, but the food.. ..the fries were amazing as always, as were the green beans but the Bibb salad was dripping with oil that splashed all over as I tried to enjoy it (I could literally ring it out like a rag) and the leaves were very soft and mushy. I wanted to send it back except I was rather hungry when I arrived (hence why I got fries) and I really hate to complain when a restaurant messes up since I've worked in many so I understand, shit happens. Until I got to the third course... smh . The squash pasta dish was not very flavorful so I sent it back and tried the shrimp and grits. To my disappointment, they were equally unenjoyable but this time there was too much "flavor" and the shrimp were over cooked . I found myself chewing on lots of crushed pepper flakes and my tongue was rather tingly and hot which got in the way of my ability to taste and enjoy the dessert which just so happened to come to me before I was halfway done with my entree. My server/bartender apologized for the early fire for my final dish (not sure who's mistake that was specially since I sent my 3rd course back) but by the time I finished my heavily seasoned grits, my ice cream had melted completely on my super mini dessert (I guess it's the four course prefix "size" but it's too small. Cut it bigger ) . Sooooo I ended up simply ordering a full sized bread pudding dessert (which was the best thing I chose from the prefix menu) and another order of fries since my entree and salad were pretty wack and unfulfilling. Now I have sold many prefixed meals in my day and yes the size does go down depending on the establishment and the amount of courses but the portion sizes on these items were really a joke. Like two or three bites for the green beans, the salad, shrimp and dessert. For $40 ($10 per dish) I would have expected a little bit more. Specially since the desert is normally priced at $10. I would have at least expected a full sized dessert. But again, every restaurant does it their own way which I completely understand. read more

Time - This bread pudding was delicious!? - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

More so, reviewing the black female band Black Canvas Philly that performed here last weekend (10/15/22). They set the vibe for the night and were so talented and engaging. Even people from outside the window were listening in, and singing along. I would love to come back again to see them perform! read more

Time has been our list for a while, and after my husband's work trip to New Orleans, he had the jazz bug so this was the perfect place to celebrate his birthday! We made reservations for a Saturday night for the cocktail bar so we could enjoy the peak jazz and nightly ambience. We were glad there were no issues with res and many spots available! The space is pretty cool - lots of speakeasy vibes which makes for a fun environment. The seating was a bit more scarce than expected but still spacious enough to space out. We were seated in the back of the restaurant, which was nice to be a little bit more removed from the music but unfortunately we were right by the kitchen, so we had a lot of employee traffic by our table. No big deal, though! Even being so far from the music, it was still quite loud but as relatively young people, we were expecting this and didn't overly mind, although it was sometimes hard to hold conversation. It all added to the ambience, though! Since we were at the cocktail bar, we started off with some drinks for the night. I started with the stardust, and my husband with the sazerac. The stardust was so refreshing - after getting over all the ice and the largeness of the glass, I loved the mix of the sour lemon and grapefruit with the sweet champagne. A nice drink! My husband loved his sazerac and was taken back to his time in New Orleans! We wound up getting second rounds since we were so much enjoying their menu. My second was the foe-hammer, and his was the black Manhattan. Compared to the stardust, the foe-hammer was presented in the cocktail vibe I'm more familiar with (lol, not as much ice). This one was far sweeter than the first, so I'm glad I had this as my "dessert" drink. The lime and pomegranate raspberry balanced each other out and the mint was the perfect finish. My husband really enjoyed his Manhattan - with the amaro and walnut liqueur, it was unlike anything any other Manhattan he's had before. Well done! For food, we just shared a few small plates, opting for the spicy blistered green beans, the fried calamari, and the whipped Bulgarian feta. The green beans were fine - nothing too special and not overly exciting. I did like the Asian take on the dish with the ginger and soy, but nothing to write home about. The fried calamari was also pretty standard fare, although the Calabrian chili garlic aioli was a unique dipping sauce to pair with, so we enjoyed that. The favorite dish by far though was the whipped feta - with beets, berries, and mint, we loved the inclusion of fruits and veggies with this creamy cheese! Only downside was the few pita slices plated for the amount of cheese we had, but our server was kind enough to provide us extra. These few dishes with our drinks made for a good cocktail-esque meal! Overall, we enjoyed our night at Time! The live jazz made for an awesome ambience, and while loud at times, we loved being submerged in this environment. The drinks were the standout on the menu, and I would definitely recommend the foe-hammer to any guest. The food was relatively standard in comparison, but I would totally get the whipped feta again. Would recommend Time to anyone looking for a jazz date night paired with some great cocktails! read more

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Whiskey list to make even the most advanced aficionado raise and eyebrow with glee. Live jazz every night. Amazing, professional and oh so friendly service staff. Tonight, and finally, exploring my way cross center city, I made it to Time. Scrolling and scrolling (digital menu) through the regions and countries of whiskeys, so many of my bookmarked wish list wins are right there (and on display in the bar across from the music room)! Which one to pick?! +++Readbreast 15 year cask strength ($18). Neat, of course, and so wonderfully sweet. Irish whiskey for the win! +Deviled Eggs ($6) with pickled beet. Perfect savory snack to get you started. It's just the beginning. Seat your group in the dining room for an awesome dinner (next time for me!) for what looks like some amazing food, and live jazz in the background. Kitchen open until 11 and the bar and music go until 2am! Oh this is it. If you're a jazz lover, take a look at the website for all the upcoming acts. See you there! read more

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Amazing energy! We didn't pay to get it around 11:30 on a Wednesday. Drinks were very well made and the staff was very nice! They chilled my coupe glass before serving my drink which was a nice touch even though the drink was not terribly expensive. Pleasant mixture of patrons ranging in age and dress, some sporting Phillies gear while others on a date. Will for sure be returning and looking forward to different live bands! read more

Time - Gimlet in the live music area - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

THEY WILL LEAVE YOUR CARD OUT TO BE STOLEN. The bartender took my card to start a tab, and held onto it instead of giving it back. I thought this was a bit odd but ignored it & continued to order food & drinks. About an hour later the same bartender approached to inform me that my credit card was stolen while under THEIR supervision. Come to find out, the bartender LEFT A STACK OF CREDIT CARDS ON THE BAR TOP, all of which were stolen. A couple next to me had the same thing happen, and there was already $400 put onto his card. & what did Time do to make this situation right? Nothing. Told us we didn't have to pay for what we had ordered (not like we had a card to pay anyways) & denied my request for another round of drinks, horrible customer service. & seriously these bartenders are incompetent, do not trust them with your card. read more

Went there for date night with my boyfriend, first red flag is that they didn't ID at the door, the bartender keeps your card when we asked to open a tab and than ended up putting every card sitting out on the back bar where there is constant traffic of people. Than next thing you know we are closing out our tab and the bartender told us somebody had come in and took our card and the couple right next to us card as well, and we asked if they could make the situation right by on the house shot or drink and they said no and just sorry that THEY got our card stolen. Unprofessional costumer service, don't recommend. Seriously, how do you let a stack of cards get stolen? read more

The whiskey selection here is amazing. The deviled eggs with beet powder surprisingly was intriguing. The music was a lil boring until about 8-9pm then its got super funky. I enjoyed a whiskey and scotch whiskey flight!! Good times, pun intended read more

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Night out in the city with my love for Valentine's Day. We originally wanted to go to South, but changed our minds because it's a bit overrated. Chose Time since they also offered live music. We are suckers for live music and performances! At first when we arrived, it seemed a bit underwhelming but honestly... we judged too fast. Time was everything I could ask for from a Valentine's date night. It was quiet, intimate, and the music playlist was AMAZING. Whatever playlist they had playing...we need the link to that on Apple Music ASAP. As I stated before, we originally intended to come here to get a 4 course vday meal + live music, but unfortunately we booked a time too early to enjoy see the performance. However, their playlist was still providing the vibes. The food was amazing. Felt like we got our money's worth and the presentation was impeccable. It was $65 for a 4 course meal. The drinks were also good. We didn't personally try the whiskey, but the cocktails had us lit, you would've thought they added a hint of "aphrodisiac" potion into those drinks for sure hahaha. Needless to say... we are DEFINITELY returning to Time soon. Hopefully we'll catch some live music this time. Couldn't ask for a better night out with my bf! We needed it. read more

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Went to Time to celebrate my best friend's birthday. It was a group of 5. We were seated immediately and they had live music during dinner. The atmosphere was electric and inviting. We had several appetizers (calamari, mussels, mac & cheese and salad). All of the appetizers were delicious. I personally had the braised short ribs and noodles which were tender and flavorful. Our waitress was attentive and made excellent recommendations. The food arrived at our table quickly throughout the night. read more

Great jazz and the bands get rotated every month or every few weeks or so. Apparently there have been a few flops but that is to be expected. I had absynthe and they have 3 types- two made in Philadelphia and one from France and I had the one from France. Absynthe is currently Not on their menu! I enjoyed it a lot but they didn't blow through the tubes like I remember from years pre-pandemic. I had their braised rib- not a fan. Nothing wrong with quality of food but I don't think the combination works. Shrimp and grits was fantastic. A good time even though I couldn't get anyone to join me except for a last minute stranger who I let sit with me. She also had the absynthe! read more

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Stumbled across this gem after searching for a place I could both eat and enjoy live music. I was blown away by the caliber of musicians and the overall vibe. The food was delicious (I had the scallops), the folks were friendly, and it got busier as the night went on. It's one of my favorite experiences in Philadelphia so far! I went on a Monday night and was so glad I did. read more

Time - Stage - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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This review is strictly for Time in it's evening bar scene capacity. For some reason, I have still not stopped by for dinner but promise to update Yelp as soon as that happens! Both pre-pandemic and in these kind of (but not really) post-pandemic times, Time is one of my favorite spots to go out in Philadelphia. The drinks are delicious, there is something for everyone in your group, and the staff is really great. They even have live music! When describing what I mean by "something for everyone", I have told friends that it's like a live music jazz bar, sports bar, and dj dance bar all in one. If you want to enjoy live music, walk in and go to the room to your left. If you want to chill while a sports game is on then go to the room on your right. Neither of those options sound appealing? Head up the stairs to the dance floor where there is a DJ playing fun music. Each room has it's own bar. There is usually a $5 cover on the weekends, but this is pretty fair for what you get. I also love that I can ask for water and don't get snubbed like some other bars (that charge WAY higher covers) in the neighborhood do. read more

One of my favorite spots in the Philly area. About 90 mins from home my girlfriend and I weekend Philly trips just to go to time. Live music , great food ! One of the best burgers I've had in my life. Their menu constantly changes but they need to bring back their duck. Overall I would give it 10 stars if I could. Check it out when you're in the area I recommend making a reservation , I assure you you'll have a great time! No pun intended. read more

I absolutely love this place, i visited late sunday night after my anniversary dinner and we were more than pleased. From the atmosphere to the cocktails to the live jazz there's so much to enjoy . I'd absolutely recommend this place and i WILL be back read more

Love there drinks . During my trip to Philly I really enjoyed the foe hammer . It was super fresh and fruity. The bartenders were always so sweet and educated . The only down side to this place is how hot it is. Inside here even when it is not packed is a sauna . But we'll worth it. Dress to be hot and you will have a fantastic time . Will be coming back ! read more

Time - Foe hammer and moon sauce - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Probably one of the most disappointing meals I've ever had. Not sure if the server Rob was new or what, but he wasn't able to answer our questions very well. Apparently their scallop entree is actually an appetizer, probably because people complained of the size. Fried chicken sandwich came with spicy ranch, asked for regular ranch. He took a while and then comes back and says they don't have regular ranch. Went with the citrus aioli. I should've checked here first, because the sandwich comes on a sesame seed bun. Another loss bc I can't eat those. Fries were totally sub par. Short ribs were good but the noodles were cut and it was difficult to eat. After we finished, our plates sat on the table forever...ordered a whiskey flight and the female who brought it over had nowhere to really put it, but instead of taking plates, dropped it off and walked away. Finally rob came and got some plates off the table. The ambiance was cool and music was solid, but I would not recommend this place unless you want a drink. read more

Time - Fried chicken sandwich - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Bartender, wait staff - phenomenal! So fun and competent - drinks were amazing. The best part though is the ambience and energy - some local crowd w some visitors. Bands were incredible. My new Thu night spot when I'm in the city read more

Good food and good entertainment. The open mic nights are always a good time and have surprisingly quality music given that it's amateurs on stage. The menu has nice variety plus the drinks are decently strong. I only wish the non-live music room on the first floor was a bit quieter for lunch and dinners when you want to talk. read more

Time - Short rib and polenta - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Expensive but amazing. Strong drinks and the live music was exceptional. Good was legit . Definitely would go back

I'll be back at this place time after time! I remember when I was in town for a conference, pre Covid and the bell hop told me to check out this place. I loved it then and I love it now. Unfortunately, we weren't able to make reservations and it pays to do so. Because we had plans to see a play, we explained to the host that we would be out in an hour. He graciously seated us in a cozy corner booth. The waitress know we are in a rush and promptly took our order. We enjoyed 3 courses while listening to smooth jazz sounds. We all enjoyed our food and the atmosphere. The bar had groups of friends and couples. High top tables near us seated mostly couples. It was a good vibe for date night with low lights, good drinks and good, and jazz melodies. Next time I have time, I'll be sure to make reservations so I can enjoy a full set of live music. read more

I was physically assaulted by one of the security and spit on by another...This was not my first time there but my last time because of the overly aggressive security guards and terrible managers that lack customer service and de-escalation skills. I left there feeling traumatized and violated read more

We came here on a Wednesday night to grab drinks and eat a couple of small bites. The vibe was amazing, there's three parts to this bar. When you walk in the left side has a bar and some tables for dining, on the right side you have another bar with some high top tables and booths. The left side is where they play live music, and yes they had some amazing music playing over there. I would def check it out!! On the right they played some popular music where you had to stop yourself from jumping on the table and dancing. Time for the food reviews. Brussel sprouts- I got the buffalo with blue cheese brussel sprouts and they were incredible. The right amount of heat and tangy that you expect from buffalo sauce. They were very crispy which I loved! The smoked burger- this burger was cooked perfectly! We asked for medium and they brought it out exactly as we requested. The burger had a great taste, and I think this might be my favorite burger place now. Run for the burger friends! The alcohol beverages were pretty great too. Service was really quick and attentive. The hostess in the front was very friendly as well. read more

Time - Smoked Burger - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Review is strictly based on the bar side and drinks. Stopped by to see what time they were expecting live music to start and confirmed 8pm instead of 10pm since it was a holiday weekend. We arrived 7:45 and waited and no live music. The bartender advised it would be 10pm, so a bit bummed. Beautiful inside space. Dark, but romantic. Much different than the other side of the building with TV's, etc. The bartender was super nice and made a couple stiff drinks for my better half. They were out of the one whiskey I ordered, but had a couple alternates to suggest at similar pricing. I look forward to updating my review when we can catch some live music. read more

Came here after dinner to listen to some jazz. As it turned out we headed upstairs and danced the night away. We did not have any food so cannot comment on that, but music was great and we had a lot of fun. read more

Time - Dancing fools - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

On Saturday 9/6/25 , a friend and myself planned to attend the Temple vs. Howard game. After the game we planned to have dinner at TIME, which neither of us have ever been to before. We got to the game to and due to potential storms the game was delayed We waited for 30 minutes but they were still not letting people in so we decided to leave, have lunch and then head home. We had paid $ $40 for parking and had no issue with getting a refund due to the delay. I immediately cancelled our reservations which were for 6:30 pm. The restaurant opens at 5, so I could not speak to anyone so I cancelled via text message. The next day I was charged $10 per person. I called Time after they opened on Sunday and realized the charge was pending on my credit card and explained the situation to the young lady, I spoke with. She stated there was no manager on duty to help with this issue and she would leave a note and someone would call me back. I did not receive a call back, so called again a few minutes ago ( Monday 8:30 pm ) and the manager on duty was not helpful at all. He refused to refund me the $20 even though no service was provided. I explained I cancelled 2 1/2 hours before the restaurant opened and then there was an additional 1 1/2 hours before our reservation. I explained I could understand if I called 15 -30 mins before our reservation. I would not expect a refund, however I cancelled 3 1/2 hours before our reservation. I explained that plans can change for a number of valid reasons and potential clients should not be charged for services not provided. He continued to state nothing he could do. I explained I've had a career in customer service and there is always something that can be done. He suggested a credit off, I stated with how you are handling this , from a potential customer, I now would not patronize you ever. He stated , "that's your prerogative, have a good night" This is unsettling and not customer focused. I will never patronize TIME and will share this experience with everyone I know. read more

Came here for a 7:30p reservation for 3 which made getting in seamless. The ambiance is nice nice esp. with the Christmas decorations. I got the Bourbon flight which I would recommend. For food, I was between the Pulled pork sandwich and the Pan seared pork chop and my server recommended the pork chop. It was pretty dry and overall just not good. I'd probably come here for drinks in the future, but no so sure about the food read more

Time - Pan seared pork chop - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Ordered some apps and enjoyed our experience in a dimly lit room with a laidback vibe. The green beans were flavorful but not too spicy, the crab cakes were tasty though I would've liked a bit more than the 2 we got, and the calamari was yummy and generously portioned. read more

With an exception of a forgotten about debit card, Time is a guaranteed great time (pun intended!). Can never go wrong with live music, great drinks, and great atmosphere. As a whiskey drinker, I was pleasantly surprised to find out this was a whiskey bar. EASY staple whenever I'm in the area. read more