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    Bad Brother

    4.8 (196 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Classy
    Loud
    Good for kids

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    Veal
    Justin B.

    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.

    Braised Pork Kimchi Risotto
    Elizabeth C.

    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.

    Sriracha Buffalo wings
    Phylicia H.

    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!

    Caesar salad
    Deb P.

    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

    Bakari M.

    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

    Thursday night Swine chop of the night
    Whitley H.

    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.

    Olivia D.

    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.

    Xiao Z.

    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)

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

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

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

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

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

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