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Roasted Endive
Elizabeth M.

My friend and I came here for dinner and did the vegetarian tasting menu. I started out the meal with a glass of brut as we were celebrating! First, we were brought sourdough bread and butter which was unexpected and yummy. Our first course was the Golden Beet Salad with balsamic gastrique, sesame, and frisee salad. I'm not a huge beet fan but it was tasty! The second course was Roasted Endive with mustard, baby turnips, and orange. The combo was a little strange at first but grew on me with every bite. The next course was the Mushroom Risotto (with shiitake, maitake, aged parmesan, and demi gloss). This was my favorite course of the evening - the depth of flavor in the mushrooms was unreal. The last savory course was Caramelized Turnip Ravioli with snow pea leaves, basil, and beurreblanc. This was very good as well. The dessert course was a Valrhona Chocolate Souffle with Pernod anglaise. The texture of this was a little off for me, but the flavor was good. Overall, everything we had was good, but the only standout was the mushroom risotto. I would definitely return for drinks and to order food a la carte, but not sure if I'd do the tasting menu again.

Duck
Andrew K.

I had such high hopes for the tasting menu here that were ultimately not met. The price for the tasting menu itself is not prohibitive and the drinks are also not so horribly priced. However, when you do the tasting menu it is likely you will leave hungry after spending a good amount of money. The bread comes first and it was fine bread. Hamachi crudo next was okay, the flavoring not terribly inventive and the portion really left a lot to be desired. This latter aspect is true for every aspect of the tasting-the portions are quite small in a way that seems unwarranted. The scallops were my favorite part with a very nice cream sauce. The tortellini dish was three very small pieces and honestly not enough to even form an opinion about. The main course-the duck-was no showstopper. Finally, the chocolate soufflé was super underwhelming with the warm sauce added on top. The service was super attentive. Drink menu had tons of appealing options. However, overall it was a bit of a weaker tasting menu and wouldn't necessarily need to come back to try any of their a-la-carte options.

Cote du Boeuf for two $150 (nicely done)
Jo L.

Escargot $16 sauce would go really well with bread Foie Gras Mousse $16 was tasty. A lot of mousse for the bread. Would get this again Cote du Boeuf for two $150 ribeye was nicely done. Still some red. 32oz was a lot of meat though. Took this home to eat the next day.

Melon soup. It was ok.
Jac B.

The food was not bad. Very cute space. My chocolate souffle was completely visibly burnt on top but once I got past that layer, it was the best souffle of my life and maybe one of the best desserts I've ever eaten.

Faith A.

Townsend has quickly become one of our favorite spots in town. We were initially lured in on a hot day on our walk to another establishment for a drink and a snack. And that initial experience with some of the best beef tartare I have ever had has kept us coming back. We have had some bites on our initial visits - the tartare, of course, and a crudo which was inventive and tasty - but finally took the plunge and did the tasting menu. And it didn't disappoint. Everything was on point from start to finish. I keep dreaming of the cappelletti dish. Service has been exceptional all around - truly top notch. Alexander at the bar is nice and very knowledgeable - and passionate about his work - delivering a great experience with each visit. In fact, everyone we have encountered staff wise has been wonderful. We will certainly be back. I am already looking forward to the next experience there!

Rula R.

I feel like I found the perfect bar for a cozy drink! My partner and I came here on a Thursday night to have drinks before dinner. The bartender was awesome and told us about their food menu and happy hour. Even tho we didn't come here for food, I so wish we did! for our next night out we will absolutely come to Townsend. The vibes and service are exactly what I look for in a dining experience and I look forward to trying their food.

T&G cocktail.
Olga K.

Walked in here on a Christmas Eve for a quick drink & had a great time. We used to go to The Hayes, another establishment owned by the same restaurant group & have been meaning to check out the Townsend for a while. The spot is very tasteful, quiet, classy & welcoming. Our bartender Sean was skillful and professional. I had T&G and my husband had the old fashioned. We definitely recommend this place & will be back!

Atiya G.

I will have to go back to Townsend to write a more thorough review. By the time I went to write the review, the menu changed and I don't recall the name of the dishes. The food and service are great so I would definitely go back.

chardonnay & jacquère
Patrick C.

We have been going to TownsendEPX since January 2015 and went once to the Rittenhouse location before coming back to TownsendEPX for the first time since they reopened on Passyunk Avenue. We both had the tasting menu tonight and added the roasted marrow bone to start with before the tasting as well as the Harbison with dessert. Missy was fantastic as were the bartenders - very friendly, welcoming and it 'felt' like the Townsend we know and love. We started with a cocktail each, I had the Normandy Sour which was great and my spouse had the l'audace which he loved. Both were big hits. The roasted bone marrow was delectable and the radishes, celery salad and parmesan bread crumbs really made it superb. A slice of bread each was just not enough but there seems to be some bread rationing going on as it only came out a slice each per request. It is a must-have though, with or without bread. Delicious. The tasting menu started with: Marinated Hamachi and it was the only dish of the night that failed to impress. It was a nice portion, looked great but the fresh bits of apple and cucumber had no voice against the lake of sesame oil that the Hamachi were rescued from - with sesame oil, a little goes a long way and this was, as we say in French - "insupportable". The Loup de Mer (branzino) was next and it was stellar - the saffron rouille was perfection, the artichoke barigoule a great component of the dish and the fish was as perfectly cooked as it could be, moist, succulent flesh, crisp skin - wonderful. The best branzino either of us have ever eaten. The potato gnocchi with the seasonal mushrooms were another home run. Melt-in-the-mouth, light and tender gnocchi bathed in an unctuous sauce filled with mushrooms and some oven-dried tomato and a bright bit of spinach for color. I would definitely have cleaned up the sauce with a bit of bread - but for the bread rationing. The seared duck breast was next and it was also very tasty. The potato fondants were perfect, truly perfect. Tender interior with a beautiful crust on the outside, each capped with a delightful little mushroom made for a lovely bite. The duck was perfectly cooked, the red wine glace was fantastic, the bit of mustard, classic and it all worked well together. The green olive purée, while adding a nice pop of color, didn't add anything to the dish flavor-wise; at least in my opinion. Dessert was a Valrhona chocolate souffle with a Pernod crème anglaise and it was classically and expertly prepared. Nice tall sides, piping hot, molten in the center and the crème anglaise was sublime with just a hint of Pernod. I also added the Harbison, which was a Vermont raw cow's milk cheese with some sliced apple, an apricot jam and some pistachios. It is from Jasper Hill Farm in Vermont, I believe and is named for Anne Harbison - but I digress. It's a nice, soft cheese, spoonable, woodsy and sweet. Since it was served with no utensils, I was happy to have my coffee spoon to enjoy this course. Again - a few slices of bread would have been great but - you know - the bread rationing. All in all, it was a great dinner and it felt great to be back at TownsendEPX where we have spent many hours enjoying delicious food with each other or with friends and celebrating birthdays, anniversaries (tonight was our 26th and we were wished "happy anniversary" numerous times; which was very nice) and other special moments in our lives. The minor issues I mention only as a note to the restaurant as an FYI. Welcome back TownsendEPX - this is the Townsend that we fell in love with years ago on East Passyunk Avenue.

Duck' Orange cocktail
E W.

The Duck orange cocktail is probably the oddest but good cocktail I've ever had because it has duck fat in it so likely not for everybody. Overall this place is a pretty standard good fine dining place.

happy hour burger and epic potatoes
Bex Y.

Popped in for happy hour and couldn't be more impressed. The specialty cocktails were delightful. The bites were so so delicious. We ordered the hamachi, calamari, snails and burger. We loved it all. My husband remarked that it was the best burger he'd ever had. The restaurant itself is gorgeous, the ambience quaint and romantic. The service was attentive and welcoming. We can't wait to go back.

Steak & Potatoes
Amber Y.

This place has the best cozy vibe in the winter. Perfect for a date night, especially if you're celebrating something. I loved the tasting menu. Everything was delicious and felt very fancy. The cocktails were also delicious and our server was amazing. The only qualm I have is that it was pretty pricey.

Branzino
Greg K.

This review is a little late, I visited Townsend's East Passyunk location about a month ago, but I remember the meal well. My wife and I opted to do the tasting menu and ordered a bottle of wine to go with it. Let me get this out of the way, this was a pricy dinner, just over $300 for the two of us (with tip), but everything was was perfectly cooked and beautifully presented. We asked for a recommendation for our bottle of wine and were extremely happy with what we received. To be honest, I was conflicted between giving Townsend 4 or 5 stars, I wish Yelp allowed a 4.5. The food was excellent, the restaurant was cleanly and attractively decorated, the service was top notch. However, I knew the tasting menu would be small plates and I had a feeling I might need a snack later on in the night. My feeling was correct, which is a shame considering what everything cost. That said, I knew what I was getting into and the skill at play here did not disappoint. We received a variety of items, many of which I never would've ordered on my own, but I thoroughly enjoyed all of them. I also love that Townsend looks and feels upscale, something that's increasingly rare in Philly's restaurant scene. It was a very hot day, so I went in with shorts and a short sleeve button down, I was well dressed for the heat, but I felt underdressed here. Everyone else was dressed similarly though, so all was well, but I'd still dress up much more on a cooler day. Overall, I'd absolutely return to Townsend, but, given the price, I'd likely reserve the trip for a special occasion. It's a great, romantic spot for a couple looking for a special night out and I'm happy to have it nearby.

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Food was simply incredible. The tasting menu and wine pairing was perfect and perfect amounts. Cannot recommend enough!

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