I hardly ever leave reviews for venues, but I got married at the Rex a few weeks ago and they took…read moresuch good care of us that I feel I owe it to them and the world to let people know. The restaurant is so beautiful that we saved money by not needing to bring in flowers to make it look wedding-ready. Multiple guests told us that the food was some of the best they'd ever had at a wedding. Cecile, the events manager, was incredibly responsive and detail-oriented, and she was happy to work with us in accommodating our guests' dietary restrictions and navigating the neighborhood noise restrictions. At the wedding itself, the staff were all warm and helpful and made things run smoothly. When I forgot my bridal bouquet, the staff rescued it and had it ready for my mother to pick up the next day. Our wedding was 75 people, and we had plenty of room to have everyone seated for the ceremony and dinner, plus space for a dance floor. We met with Cecile a few days before to walk through our plan, which she had clearly read through carefully, and she and her team were able to execute everything with no issues. In many ways, she acted like a day-of coordinator for us, which meant another big expense saved. It's a gorgeous space for an event with a great history, the food is delicious, and the staff are fantastic. What more can you want?

Went for happy hour and it was BOMB! The wings were smoked without being dry and the sauce was so…read moreflavorful. The mac and cheese...damn. So good, need to order it alone in its skillet. The Caesar could've been a little more plentiful, expected a bigger bowl but the biscuit croutons were so good, just don't need to order again! Will be back, great vibes!

My first time trying and the food was great. Bilal is the chef and he can cook. I recommend you…read moretrying this place.

What a darling place! My first time and we had a great brunch on a lovely Saturday. Friendly staff,…read morequick service and tasty food!

Was waiting to do a tour at Temple and decided to come here for a bite to eat. I felt so silly not…read morerealizing that the "seating is for dine in customers only" DID NOT mean that you couldn't sit there haha. I ordered at the counter and then said it was for dine in. But they were super chill about it and we had a good laugh. The place is small and kinda tight, but the service was outstanding! From the guy who took our order (haha oops!) to the server, everyone was so nice and polite. I got a bacon, egg, and cheese on a croissant and an order of home fries. The croissant was divine. So flaky and buttery! I wish it had a little more bacon and egg, but honestly it was amazing and the croissant made up for that lol. The home fries were cooked very well, I did throw a little salt and pepper on them but they were delicious overall. And the price was very reasonable for everything. I'll definitely be back next time I'm in the area!

Good Food and Service . One day I went and left bad review because they were crowded and overlooked…read moreme but my tummy brought me back and the service is Good !

Amina is definitely a place Philadelphia needed. My friend suggested it knowing I love some really…read moregood food and this menu absolutely did not disappoint. The food was honestly a 10 out of 10. The collard greens were so good and full of flavor, and I got the smothered turkey wings which were amazing. Definitely ask for extra gravy because that gravy is too good not to. My friend got the shrimp and cheesecake pop and the portion size was actually really solid. I also cannot forget the cheesesteak beignets because wow... such a creative idea and they were amazing. I asked for the sauce on the side and it initially came out wrong, so I had to flag someone down to fix it, but once they corrected it everything was perfect. Now the only downside for me was definitely the service. We really were not checked on much outside of taking our order and bringing drinks. Anytime we needed something like boxes, extra help, or corrections to food, we kinda had to wave down bus boys or random staff members passing by. A few more table check ins would've made the experience so much better because the food itself truly deserves top tier service. Parking can also be a little annoying, but I did notice there's a garage across the street which helps. Overall though, I absolutely loved this place and I'm so happy my friend brought me here. Even with the service issues, I would 100% come back because the food alone is worth it. I love the drawings on the wall and the place has a cute and cozy feel which we love! Also there's a Photo Booth! You have to pay but cute touch

We dined here the other day, and they actually opened a few hours early to accommodate our group,…read morewhich we really appreciated. They also have a private dining area in addition to the regular seating, which is nice for groups and special occasions. Since we had a group, we were able to try quite a few things from the menu. For the table, we started with the deviled eggs with smoked paprika and micro chives. You can add lobster, but we had them as they came. They were very plain--nothing bad, but nothing exciting or memorable either. The warm black-eyed pea dip with pimento cheese and crispy red corn tortilla chips was pretty good. We also had the crispy rock shrimp tacos with hot cherry pepper glaze, Southern slaw, and a fried green tomato shell. Those were good enough that I believe we ordered a couple of rounds. The Peri-Peri sticky wings were definitely a favorite for several people at the table. They came with pickled vegetables and what was described as a blue cheese foam. Now, that foam looked more like whipped cream, and I couldn't detect much blue cheese flavor at all! My young niece apparently thought the same thing because she kept sticking her finger in it. We also tried the warm cornbread with crispy fried jalapeño, orange butter, and sorghum syrup, and that was good. For our entrées, a couple of people ordered the salmon and said they enjoyed it. Someone else had the turkey wings and enjoyed those as well. A few of us had the lobster bisque, and THAT I really enjoyed. It was a rainy day, so a warm bowl of lobster bisque was perfect. I ordered the oxtails, and unfortunately, they didn't do much for me. They weren't necessarily bad, but the flavor just didn't stay on my palate. Nothing about them really stood out or made me think, "I need to come back for these." My brother ordered the pan-seared scallops with sweet corn crème brûlée, fried green tomato chips, okra-tomato stew, and secret sauce. The scallops themselves got lost in the dish because the okra-tomato stew completely took over. I would have preferred the scallops to be the star of the plate rather than being overwhelmed by the stew. For dessert, we tried the banana pudding with vanilla wafer dust and banana brûlée. It was definitely a different presentation, and you really needed to mix everything together. It wasn't bad, but the pudding itself didn't taste particularly homemade to me. We also tried the caramelized apple pie spring rolls. I only had a small taste, but those weren't bad either. We had a couple of cocktails as well, and everyone seemed to enjoy their drinks. Our server, Shay, was GREAT very accommodating and attentive to our group. The service and the fact that they opened early for us were definitely appreciated. The restaurant also has a bar and a fun little photo booth where you can pay to have photos taken. One thing to watch out for: the unisex bathroom floor was pretty slippery when we were there, so be careful. Now, PARKING! Give yourself plenty of time. This is Northern Liberties, and parking can be tight. There is some timed street parking and additional parking around Girard Avenue. I got lucky and found a spot, but I would suggest arriving at least 30 to 45 minutes before your reservation so you're not stressed trying to find parking. Another option is the nearby ACME garage I'd go all the way to the upper level or save yourself the headache and Uber. Overall, most of what we tried was good, and we had an enjoyable experience. There just wasn't one particular dish that stayed on my palate and made me feel like I needed to RUN back for it. The candied yam puree, lobster bisque, rock shrimp tacos, sticky wings, and cornbread were probably the standouts from what we tried. The oxtails and deviled eggs were a miss. No flavor. I love the dishes the food was served on. Would I go back? Yes. There are enough things on the menu that I haven't tried, and I'd be willing to return and order something completely different next time.

First time at The Wiz Cafe. Loved all the cool names for their dishes based on "The Wiz". It was…read morea typical store front take out joint in the middle of the neighborhood. You can see all the cooks as they prepare your order. I was surprised that all of the cooks were men. I ordered the salmon rolls with the Parmesan crinkle fries. It took about 20 minutes for the order to be ready. I was fine with that because I like to order my food upon arrival so it will be hot. The salmon rolls were very tasty. The salmon had a nice flavor. They were not salty, and the WIZ sauce added a complimentary flavor for dipping. The Parmesan fries were good- just the right amount of seasoning throughout the fries. Often times these specialty fries only have the taste at the top, but not these. The Wiz Cafe got it right. I didn't have a taste for their breakfast, but I will try that another time and let you all know. They have a small fridge next to the order counter. I tried the freshly squeezed Blackberry lemonade. It was ok. It could have been a bit sweeter. The next time you are in the Kingdom of North Philly, ease on down road to The Wiz Cafe.

A nice place for a bite! A hidden gem! The food is good. Prices are reasonable. I would…read moredefinitely go again.

I found this place while passing through Philly. I came in before the crowd and the service was…read moreexcellent! The food was delicious and the drinks got me right. I will definitely be coming back here when I get a chance. I had the salmon, rice pilaf, and asparagus. When I learned that they have salmon bites I had to order those as well!! They did not disappoint me. Highly recommend for the food, drinks, music, and all around good vibes

The Best Food in West Philly! Old skool bar and grill where the Blue Collar folks hangout. Bar…read moretenders mingle with customers as if you're their best friend. Drinks are spot on for the price... Burgers and seafood a must

Lauryn was our server. My friend was over an hour late to dinner, and Lauryn made sure I was…read morecomfortable while I waited.

5 amazing food. We had the adult happy meal, skewers, oysters, and sweet potatoes. Very good…read morerestaurant and service. The air was not working but our waitress, Lauryn, accommodated us with great service. Would go again!

Fifty stars! Wonderful service by ALEXUS and delicious fresh hot home-made tasting food (that is,…read moreif your momma was a fine cook). Great omelet, REAL hash browns, searing flavorful coffee that kept me caffeinated for four hours. It doesn't look impressive, but there is real silverware and dishes, memorable food, sweet service. I gather that Philadelphia has other restaurants, but this one stays in my mind. I wish we lived closer.

I'm in Philly for the weekend and I have a few food items on my list that I must have. As I was…read morerunning a few errands I came across Uptown Grill and decided to step in. I was drawn to the home feel of the exterior window and I knew from the door that it was going to be good. I walked in and the waitress immediately greeted me with a welcome in and a smile. As I had never been, I took a few moments to review the menu. Though the breakfast food looked amazing, I had to have a cheesesteak. I decided to get the Mini Cheesesteak with Lettuce, Tomato, Fried Onions, Ketchup, Mayo, Pickles, Salt and Pepper. I placed my order and got even more excited when I saw she was writing it on an order notebook and took it to the back and hung it on the order line. I felt like I was back home at one of the local favorites. After a few minutes my order was ready. I paid and was on my way. When I got back to the hotel and opened my sub... babeeeeeeeeeee. The bag was greasy, the foil was greasy, the aroma coming from the greasy wax paper was amazing and I was soooooooo ready. As soon as I took my first bite it was OVER!!!!!!!! I don't know who Uptown Grill has in the back on that grill but they are truly appreciated. The meat was well seasoned. The bread was soft. The fixins were fresh. The portion of each fixin was perfect. Best of all.... All factors combined was bite after bite of goddess, flavor, and happy moments. LoL!!!! Hear me out... if you're in Philly and hungry, pull up to Uptown Grill. #GetchuSum