FANTASTIC place. Totally recommend and would absolutely go back. Easy to make a reservation over the phone and our party of 5 was welcomed and brought to our table upstairs. The upstairs area has a chill vibe with some Mario-themed art as well as a TV. It seems that the kitchen is upstairs, so a lot of waiters were flying by out table to the staircase. Our waiter was pretty chill. Apparently an O's fan, he was excited to learn we're from Baltimore. Food was all fantastic. The style of fries isn't my preference, but they were decent. Other than that, I was blown away. Child #1 and Child #2 got some items from the Kids' menu - grilled cheese and cheeseburger. Bread and Butter appetizer. Is it expensive for just being bread and butter? Yes. Is it worth it? Also yes. The homemade bread is great, but combine it with honey butter with flaky salt, and it's incredible. Loads of reviews on Yelp talked about the sausage roll. GET IT. It's greasy and filling in all the right ways. Goes great with a beer. My wife got the burger and she found it to be very tasty. I got the Grilled Maitake Mushrooms dish and holy cow; it's perfect. Even if you're not a vegetarian (I'm not), you can appreciate this dish: crispy rice cake (not the dry kind from the store), tender baby bok choy, and of course the well-cooked mushrooms are tied together with black vinegar, garlic-whipped tofu (!), and a peanut sauce. A++ would absolutely get again. The food menu has some staples, but overall it does change nightly, so make sure you check it out before you come. Apparently, on Sundays, they do a different experimental flavor of wings. I was curious, but my stomach has only so much room, so I had to draw the line. There is a respectable drink menu. My wife got the blood orange mezcalita, which she liked, but thought the smoke flavor was more subtle than described. I got the Plum Fizz and would totally get it again. Pleasantly-sour with a nice fizz. It's a nice pub in a nice neighborhood of a major city - be prepared for prices to match. But it is absolutely worth it. read more

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One day I was craving a burger and decided to come to bad brother for the first time. I came on a Monday night not knowing there was a drinking event so it was pretty busy for a Monday. They were doing raffles if you ordered certain drafts but I decided to get a cocktail instead. The plum fizz was so delicious and refreshing. I liked that it wasn't too sweet or too strong (especially because it was a weekday) Anyways, because it was pretty busy I just sat myself at the bar. The bartenders were all so kind and nice and answered all of my questions. Apparently they do change some items on the menu and they do a martini and meatloaf Monday. I stuck with the burger and fries. When I tell you it was the best burger I've had in fairmount, I'm not exaggerating. I was expecting typical bar food but I was wrong. I will be back for sure and I'll be sure to tell all of my friends to go there as well. I've never had a meatloaf but just because the burger was so good I'll have to let my first one be at bad brother. read more

Bad Brother - Plum fizz - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

If I could give them 6 stars, I would! Seriously, have the wings, they are life changing! And the Roasted Cauliflower was so Delicious that I asked for the recipe. read more

Bad Brother - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Absolutely delicious! Went to this place before a show. Super hard to park in this area. Small menu that makes it easy. My wife got the sausage sandwich. She said it was similar to Gaul's wit wizkowski. I tried a bite and it was so good but I didn't feel the comparison was accurate. I got the veal and man was it good. Veal was $32 but Veal is always pricey. Both got side salads that were delicious but not filling at all. Small for $7. I was surprised it was so good because it really didn't have much on it. I don't think the decor matches the food. Inside just gives you cheap pizza shop vibes. Digital pop art prints on canvas. read more

Bad Brother - Veal - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

We got here 5:30pm on Labor day Monday and the bar and first floor were already full. We were the only ones seated on the 2nd floor but that also filled up while we were there! You might want a reservation to play it safe on a busier night. We got a couple beers during the happy hour. There was a nice selection of draft beers! For food, I ordered the braised pork kimchi risotto. It was fantastic! Every bite was so flavorful and a mixture of textures with the soft but chewy rice, the shredded tender pork, and the crunchy peanuts. Generous portion too, I ate half there and saved the other half. (I actually ate it while writing this review!) I also had a bite of the italian pulled pork sandwich which was also incredibly flavorful and the fries had the best crunch. This is a can't-miss kind of place! We'll definitely be back soon. read more

Bad Brother - Braised Pork Kimchi Risotto - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Maybe an off night Some terrible food and we Got a lot of it* *vibes were off. Service was mediocre at best. burger was dry. Hot dog- don't expect mustard. Caesar was salty. Drinks were good and wings were aight. read more

They did sell me the simultaneously worst and most expensive burger I ever had. That's gotta be something, so i award 1 star. read more

I can't believe it took me so long to check out this establishment! Great restaurant/bar in Fairmount that's walking distance to Eastern State Penitentiary. I highly recommend making reservations. I came here with a group and they were able to accommodate and seat us upstairs. We ordered the Carangi Rustic Bread and Srircha Buffalo Wings for the table. The bread was addicting with the honey butter and sea salt. So simple yet so delicious. The wings were cooked to perfection and had a unique flavor profile especially paired with the bonito umami filled ranch. For entrees, I tried the house salad and cheeseburger. Both deserve a 10/10! The salad was very tasty and I wouldn't change one thing about it. The burger is something I could eat every week if possible. Loved all the condiment pairings with this. Great spot with great service! read more

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Very enjoyable place. Wings were excellent but expensive. Would have been 5 stars otherwise. $27 for a dozen. read more

Undoubtedly the best food in Fairmount (I know there isn't a ton but still, the point stands true). One time I had 3 dirty martinis and each was executed perfectly which is really telling of the consistency & I'll never do that again but it was fun in the moment. Also has great beer selection. Food wise the Caesar salad is amazing, the wings are insane, the bread & butter and the fries are both delish. My boyfriend & I have split that combo more than once and always leave super happy. He also likes the meatloaf which is rogue imo but he wanted me to say that. Sorry this pic is weird read more

Bad Brother - Caesar salad - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Everything! Good food, good drinks, good service and good ambiance. The sausage roll sandwich was delicious!

For sure want to come back for the sausage roll. That looked like the best thing on the menu, but unfortunately they had run out on the day that I visited. With that being said, I ordered a burger and wings and both hit the spot. The place was pretty crowded, but service was fast regardless and it had a friendly and sociable ambiance read more

Bad Brother - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Outstanding experience from start to finish featuring exceptional flavors beautiful presentation and attentive service creating a memorable meal worth recommending to everyone without hesitation every single time anywhere for diners. read more

I came here upon seeing phenomenal reviews and it mostly lived up to the hype. On one side, there's a bar area and the other side is the restaurant area with TVs. It felt like a place locals went to to watch sports. I ordered the beer battered flounder after it was recommended to me. Apparently the sausage roll is the star of the show but I was told it was very hearty and I wasn't hungry enough for that. While the servers were very nice, the food took forever to come. I will say the flounder was cooked to perfection. So very crispy. My main complaint for the food was that the sandwich could've had a bit more flavor. Even with the sauce and ketchup, it could've used something more. Also, the potato wedges were thick and I would've preferred regular fries. Beyond those small complaints, it's a pretty good spot to get an American meal. One additional thing to note is that there's an automatic 20% service fee in favor of a traditional tip. read more

This was my second time here, and it's an undeniably genuine philly dining experience. Skip the goofy trendy hot spots with niche regional menus, bad brother has a small but powerful menu that satisfies. No underwhelming portions or overpowering dishes, no insane hype forcing you to wait for a reservation for months, this place is completely reasonable. A close quarters Philly bar mixed in with high end food, what more could you ask for? read more

One of my favorite local neighborhood spots, and a true gem. What I love most is the rotating menu, which keeps things exciting and gives you something new to look forward to every week: Sunday: Steak Night Monday: Meatloaf & Martinis Tuesday: Pasta Night Wednesday: Wine & Cheese Thursday: Cider & Swine The service at the bar is always top-notch. You'll often find one of the "Bad Brothers" (Nick or CJ) behind the bar, which really adds a personal touch to the experience. The food is consistently fantastic. Every night offers something different, and the quality never disappoints. The ambiance is great as well, though be prepared to wait for a seat at the bar, especially on busy nights--this just speaks to how popular and delicious the food is. read more

Bad Brother - Thursday night Swine chop of the night - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Excellent from start to finish with delicious meals, prompt service, and inviting atmosphere. Every detail felt thoughtfully prepared, creating a memorable and highly satisfying experience. read more

Nice restaurant and easy environment. The level of service was pleasant and professional and the food was satisfactory.

Outstanding experience from start to finish with delicious food excellent presentation and genuinely caring service. Every detail felt thoughtful, creating a memorable meal worth returning for again very soon happily. read more

Great burgers & cocktails - all around excellent vibe. And cool servers...looking forward to going back!

Loved this place The pork was tender and perfectly cooked, the burger was delicious, and the wings were fall-off-the-bone good. The espresso martini was excellent, and the beer selection was on point. Can't wait to come back. read more

Bad Brother - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

This is a foodie joint first, massive local brewery-bar second. We came here with the whole family on a Tues (granted Phillies game) night with reservation (strongly recommend) and were immediately seated in the upstairs area where our kids had more space to be themselves without interrupting other diners. Biggest suggestion: find parking far away, this is a residential area and expect to get lucky or walk about 10 min from your car. Must get: wings (sriracha), burger, rustic bread, salad, chips Meh: quinoa Missed out: dessert, mixed drinks I really loved the home made bread (purchased separately) and the sweetened butter. The bread came piping hot from the oven and my family devoured it in half a minute, using the last morsel to scrape up the delectable buttery plate. Despite Bad Brother being a 'bar,' we were surprised by the vegetarian options and found the salad to be quite sweet and balanced in flavor. The quinoa looked really good on paper, but felt a bit underwhelmed, both in size and flavoring in comparison. My babysitter and wife loved their meaty dishes (burger and steak) respectively, and my kids loved the kiddie version of the burger and grilled cheese without any complaints. The beer list is expansive, loved the IPA drafts. Please note there is a 20% service charge added, which we had no complaints. Food: 5 stars Price: 4.5 stars (it is not cheap) Service: 4 stars (friendly, but slightly slower) Ambiance: 4 stars - it's a bar, so it can get a bit loud (TV) read more

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The bar area was full of coat hangers and set up nicely for conversations with company. Ended up getting busy at the bar so we grabbed a table for ordering food and more conversation. Great spot! read more

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Absolutely outstanding restaurant delivering delicious food, warm hospitality, and a lovely atmosphere. The team clearly cares about quality, creating an experience worth recommending repeatedly to friends, family, colleagues, visitors, everywhere. read more

Awesome food and excellent service I had a pasta night special! kale & ricotta gnocchi, marinara, fennel, serrano jamon, broccolini comes w/ garlic bread & side caesar salad which was amazing. I highly recommend this place read more

Bad Brother - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Bad Brother brought Fairmount a much needed well to whet your beak and fill your belly. And it keeps delivering. From brews and spirits while watching a Phils game to scarfing down some of the neighborhood's best wings over an intimate convo at the bar, BB elevates the game around the art museum. read more

I truly don't know where to begin. These brothers are doing something right! The food is out of the park and the drinks are wonderful. Jimmy is always there and the best. Paris is also always a delight. Excellent service and phenomenal U shaped bar. You can tell ownership truly cares for the hardworking men/women in the community. read more

This restaurant is a standout and one of the highlights of our visit to Philly. The menu is wonderfully creative--bison, pork meatloaf, even duck hearts--but for our first visit we stuck with the classics: burgers, a pork chop, salads, fries, and wings. The waiter asked how we wanted our burgers cooked (medium rare is our preference but no one gets it right), and they came out perfectly. The flavor combinations for everything were amazing, the fat fries were crisp, and the whole meal showed off what an exceptional chef they have. Service was excellent--attentive, professional, and especially impressive given how busy they were. read more

Staff and Service: - The staff members here were very nice and patient Food and Drinks: - Cheeseburger: the sauce on this burger was good, but I did have to eat it without the top bun because it was burnt and quite crispy / hard . The sweet potato wedges the burger came with weren't good - House Salad: I enjoyed this salad a lot, from the citrus ricotta (we asked for this on the side) to the vinaigrette - Buffalo Wings: these wings definitely had a kick to them from the jalapeños and the sriracha sauce - Cheese Plate: the honey and jam were the hits of this place, giving the cheese and bread a really nice touch Miscellaneous: - Two gender-neutral restrooms available downstairs - Didn't go upstairs, but there is an upstairs - They can make cocktails off the menu as well - Street parking available - It is quite loud here, making it a little difficult to hear other people read more

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It is easy to understand the Fairmount resident compulsion to gatekeep the heck out of Bad Brother. Upon arrival around 6pm on a Friday, my friend and I were hoping to score bar seats to enjoy some post-work dinner and drinks. Both of us live in the neighborhood, had never been, and were way past-due for a visit. No dice on the bar seats since the Bad Brother happy hour is such a crowd favorite, but the awesome staff here squeezed us in at a table for 2 upstairs. Everything was top tier from service to food to easy going ambience. They seem to do it all - great cocktail list, strong wine selection, elevated and delicious "pub" food, and also...arcade games. I love a reliable spot that can be a catch all for any mood, vibe, or occasion, and Bad Brother does it with ease. I tried the kids burger, caesar salad, and fries and thoroughly enjoyed everything, with a special shout out to their house made caesar. Once we wrapped up our wine and meal, our server casually said "are we gonna get some doughnuts?" and we immediately (and correctly) responded "yes." If you take nothing else from this review, do NOT skip the doughnuts. Under no circumstance are you to skip the doughnuts. Oh, you're too full and don't want dessert? You're wrong. Oh, you don't typically like sweet treats? A) seek help and b) order the doughnuts anyways and thank me later. I want to go back and try the sausage roll and wings and soup and basically the entire menu. Make a reservation or try your hand at nabbing a bar stool, but I would head over right when they open. Peace love and doughnuts, people. read more

Bad Brother - Doughnuts - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Amazing every time we have been. I have been coming since they opened. Great service, food, drinks, and atmosphere.

The menu was unexpected considering the venue seems like a typical neighborhood bar. We were seated upstairs which is quieter than the downstairs which has a large bar area and then a smaller seating area. Having read the Yelp reviews, we ordered: bread with honey butter and sea salt - 5/5 outstanding, we wanted to lick the plate that butter concoction was so good! wings with sriracha - 5/5 outstanding again, crisp and delicious with a kick! radicchio salad - 5/5 - not so much radicchio, more arugula, but that is more to my liking, fresh, tasty, I'd have this again and again kids' burger - 4/5 - I ordered mine with everything including bacon, but ended up taking off the bacon because it was not crispy as I prefer it (and I don't really need to eat four strips of bacon on top of my cheeseburger!) the wedge fries were very good and crispy (unlike the bacon) I could have stopped at the bread/butter, wings, and radicchio salad. Maybe next time I'll throw in the roasted cauliflower which also sounded good, and when Lent is over I'll go back for the dessert doughnuts! read more

Good. The menu was small, makes sense given that it seems like a local bar more than anything. The crab bites were good but underwhelming. My hubby had to split his sausage sandwich so I felt like I was getting more of a well-rounded meal. The Good: The milk punch drink was excellent. Not a lot in the glass for the price, but it was a great cocktail. The bread and honey butter were delicious. The presentation was kind of meh, but it was good crusty bread. The Not-so-good: It's dark and loud, the parking is Fairmount parking (although we miraculously found parking a block down). There's a 20% service fee. Make of that what you will. I appreciate places trying to do right by their employees but it hampers the patron in some ways, I think. There were other little fees and taxes that accumulated on our bill that made the meal about $170 all told. I get it, but that struck me as a lot for this bar. Hey... maybe I'm not the regular who doesn't balk at that kind of damage. read more

Have had this place on my list to try for a while as I heard they have the best wings in the city and wow did they meet expectations. It's very unassuming as you enter, a nice big bar and a few tables on the lower level, and then more tables upstairs. Seems like a typical dark and fun bar vibe, but what really stands out is the food. Drink selection was very big, and the menu is focused on some great options. Came in on a Wednesday so tried their cheese plate which was on special for the day (only $12!), and it was just wonderful all around. Three tasty, soft cheeses with crostini breads. A handful of candied walnuts with apple slices. Honeycomb and warm blueberry jam. Very nicely presented and tasted delicious. The wings were just perfect, not only in very high quality but the sauce as well. Just flawless. Not too spicy but had a great kick. Definitely amongst the best in the city. Also they have weekly specials which are great! Really awesome spot, definitely stop in if you're in this area. Thanks read more

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Outstanding experience! Everything from the bread to the final bite was memorable. Can't wait to go again.

We stopped by after a nearby trip and found the place to have a cozy ambiance. It's a small spot located in a quiet, bustling neighborhood near the Rocky statue. The area is close to a residential corner, so there were plenty of families and locals around. The service was quick and efficient, and we came specifically for the sandwiches and burgers, which lived up to their reputation--both were delicious and filling. After our meal, we took a walk to burn off the carbs, which was a nice way to end the visit. This cute spot is perfect for a couple or a small group of friends. Though the place is small, the quality of the food more than makes up for it. Highly recommend! read more

Overheard someone mention this place the other day so when we were looking for a place to eat after a long day at the Franklin Institute, I suggested we check it out. A hole in the way that you would easily walk past, unassuming on a quiet neighborhood street near the Art Museum sits Bad Brother and this place couldn't be further from bad! Divey but upscale, unpretentious, and the food is FANTASTIC!!! Not sure who the chef is, but their choice of flavor profiles was truly unique. From the interesting drink menu to the outrageous pear and ricotta donuts with home-made Nutella, absolutely couldn't recommend this place more. The only downside is that there isn't a location near us in Los Angeles. Bravo to the chef and staff! Truly a gem! read more

Best burger I've ever had! I ate at the bar. If you're patient you can get a seat. Saw lots of people eating the grain bowl and wings as well. read more

No frills environment with incredible high end food and cocktails! Best wings we've ever had! Caesar salad and bread and butter sounds boring but are must orders. The steak was awesome and the pork duo was rich in the best ways. Coming back for the burger! read more

First time visiting this restaurant and we had a great time! We had to make our reservation two weeks in advance, but it was worth it! Didn't get a chance to see the upper level but the downstairs is kinda small. That being said, the atmosphere is amazing! The service and food were amazing as well! The drinks were fantastic! I'm a Lemon Drop lover and this Bartender was excellent! Will definitely be going back, but remember...make your reservations in advance! read more