This place was amazing. Not even sure what cuisine it is but every bite was masterful…read more The starters of pickled items was so good. Never had pickled apples or purple cabbage but it had the perfect amount of pickling and paired so well with the tahini. Fried string cheese was the world's best elevated mozzarella stick. Like a funnel cake with cheese and pepper. Curried carrots, sea bream, maitaki mushrooms all delicious. Only dish that did not wow me was the apple pie but only because I am not a fan of fruit desserts. A beautiful warm, cozy, intimate ambiance as well with an open kitchen and rotating seasonal menu.

Really loved my dinner experience at Mish Mish. The restaurant is beautiful and very modern. I was…read morereally impressed by their dishes, especially the raw yellowtail with peaches, which is an interesting combo I hadn't had before. The charred broccoli was also a standout -- it had a great smoky flavor with good acid. Service was great and our waitress was knowledgeable about allergies on the menu. The servings felt small but honestly left very full after sharing four plates (one protein) between two people.

The food, the service, the ambiance, everything was amazing from start to finish. The cocktails…read morewere creative and complex, the oysters were extremely fresh, and the chicken lollipops were the perfect way to finish off a meal full of seafood. The tuna crudo was one of my favorites, with the coconut aioli, but honestly none of these dishes disappointed. Our server was super attentive, while also letting us relax and enjoy our meal at our own pace. The courses came out timely and our water (and wine!) glasses were always filled. We even asked if we could get a side of fried oysters (not on the menu) and she happily obliged. Overall very pleasant experience. My only complaint - I wish Tesiny did happy hour (at least a few nights a week!) so that I could come back for some more delicious oysters at less than $4 a piece.

My friends took me here for my birthday dinner, and overall it was a great experience trying a new…read morespot! We had a reservation and arrived on time, but still had to wait about 10-15 minutes to be seated. It was a bit annoying since we had to stand right by the entrance while people kept coming in. That said, we loved the ambiance inside, very classy with a beautiful full display bar. The vibe is definitely a highlight. We ordered almost everything on the menu, and while the food was good, the portions were a bit disappointing for the price. We expected a little more. The oysters were very fresh, and I especially loved the chicken lollipop and the burger! those were definitely the standouts! I'd honestly go back just for those two. Everything else was just okay. Drinks were really good with lots of options, which we enjoyed. The staff were also friendly and helpful. Overall, a solid spot to try something new, but I do wish the portions matched the pricing a bit better.

Little Water is a true delight from the moment you walk into the space. No detail is overlooked, it…read morefeels upscale without a single whiff of stuffiness. The staff are friendly, attentive, and incredibly reassuring when it comes to managing allergies. I dined here twice during my trip home this week, and both meals absolutely blew my socks off. Standout Celiac-Safe Dishes: * Hamachi collar (Wow.) * The Caesar-like salad * Maratelli rice * The Raw Bar, which I had the fortune of enjoying almost in its entirety (see photo!) I haven't been imbibing lately, but the Golden Hour NA drink left me wanting for absolutely nothing. Truly one of the best meals of my life, and easily the best in recent memory.

Cozy spot with top tier, attentive service. My niece & I enjoyed the melon d'oro spritz cocktails…read morewith oysters, the star of the show for us -- tartine, and fried snapper. We want to come back for brunch next time!

I reached out to the owner who was very nice and after a few e-mails back and forth we figured out…read morethat it was most likely a food intolerance I have (soy) being triggered by the soy oil that they use in the fryer. The staff probably didn't think about it when I had asked in the past since it's technically not an ingredient. Unfortunately, this means I probably have to avoid the food here, but I'll be back for beers

We came here for a quick meal and drinks! It had some good vibes and we were on the touch tunes all…read morenight! Our waiter was amazing and gave us some good drink recommendations!!

We usually make a stop in Philly on the way home from either Christmas or Thanksgiving. We stay at…read moreeither the Kimpton Monaco by Independence Hall, or here at the Kimpton Palomar by Rittenhouse Square. For Kimpton Palomar, the bar/restaurant is Square 1682. It's at the corner, and off the lobby, so stands on its own in addition to being a haven for hotel guests. We stopped in the evening for drinks and then took wine to the room, but then came back in the morning for breakfast. The service is very, very good. Staff are friendly, prompt, and helpful. No issues. The ambiance is a modern hotel bar, upscale. It's a welcoming enough space, with a variety of seating options. The food was great. For breakfast I forget the exact name, but it was basically a play on cheesesteak but as an eggs Benedict. I love a good Benedict for brunch, and this hit the spot. The potatoes were OK. They were really crispy and good, generally but there was some pockets that were oversalted, like the balance was off. Recommended, but not a full 5 stars due to the salting.

What a disappointing breakfast. We shared the Philly Special. I will say it was good size portion,…read morebut the flavor could use work. First, the home fries were overly salty. I generally like stronger flavors, but this was too much. It overpowered the other flavors, so while the spices and other flavors were good, the saltiness made it difficult to eat. Oddly enough, the Benedict itself was under seasoned. I couldn't even tell if there salt in there. The Benedict portion tasted rather bland. The one good thing about the inconsistency was that I could combine the fries with the Benedict to balance out the flavors better. Also, when they described it as pork, I wasn't expecting a pulled pork consistency. I will say that the service was good overall. They were attentive, even asking if we wanted an extra plate for sharing before we could ask. It is also a nice ambiance. I originally did not want to write this review because I believe every place deserves at least two chances (and sometimes it can be an off-day). However, after hearing someone else who stayed at the hotel say they had similar experience with the food at dinner, I felt I needed to write this review. If it weren't for the $20 credit that needed to be used, I likely wouldn't eat here again.

Irwin's feels like the more intimate expression of everything that makes the Bok Building so…read morecompelling. We started with a drink at Bok Bar around 5:30, then walked a few steps across the eighth floor into a former vocational school classroom now home to a Sicilian restaurant. Enormous school windows, worn cream walls, exposed conduit, old tile, flashes of graffiti, palms, and Persian rugs make the room feel sophisticated and faintly exotic without ever seeming contrived. Visually, the room rewards looking around. The graffiti especially caught me; I have no idea which marks predate the restaurant and which may have been added later, but the smaller tags feel completely at home against the aging school surfaces. In the early days of home internet, I was obsessed with Art Crimes, the graffiti site founded in 1994 that still exists in its wonderfully utilitarian form, so those marks immediately pulled me in. Dinner tasted like summer. My wife and I started with focaccia, crudo, and a salad, then moved into clam pasta and pesto pasta before sharing the whole fish. The cooking stayed clean and light while still leaving us full, and our server was excellent. I had a glass of rosé, the huge doors stood open to the evening air, and either the dining room or terrace would have been wonderful. Sicily gave the meal more personal resonance than I expected. I visited years ago during a very different chapter, and my memories of the island remain beautiful but disjointed, fitting for a place shaped by centuries of conflict beneath a repeatedly erupting Mount Etna. I'm grateful I saw it, but I'm even more grateful for the steadier life that followed: marriage, entrepreneurship, 3 young children, a dog, and the chance to slow down enough to notice what actually makes me happy. Earlier, walking through Bok had already explained why Irwin's belongs here. We passed inMovement's enormous gymnastics facility beneath the surviving "Girls Gym" sign, and a fit guy inside happened to be wearing a perfectly worn vintage Venice Beach T-shirt; that tiny image captured the bridge between old South Philadelphia and Southern California running through the building. Bok has the scale and architectural freedom that make this kind of creative reuse feel plausible in Philadelphia or Los Angeles, where an enormous older structure can hold gymnastics, restaurants, and a rooftop bar while retaining its grain. Around us, families, couples, and groups of friends filled the room, with an easy mix of ages and personalities that felt stylish without becoming socially precious. There is something of the brilliant, slightly edgy cousin's apartment in the scene, the place people might once have regarded with mild suspicion before Condé Nast Traveler arrives years later with a photographer and a beautifully edited weekend itinerary. I say that with affection: at its best, broader attention and capital give overlooked buildings and neighborhoods the resources to survive and evolve while preserving enough texture to remain themselves. Walking home to our place near Rittenhouse Square was the perfect final act. I can still remember the New York finance version of myself arriving in Philadelphia because the woman who became my wife was training here, carrying more big city snobbery than I realized and assuming a smaller city meant a smaller life. Years later, pleasantly tired and full after Irwin's, I felt the opposite: I'm happier trying to build something of my own, walking home through a city I love, and heading toward 3 sleeping children and a dog who have made rootedness feel far richer than constant motion ever did.

Dinner at Irwin's was very pleasant. It is located in the same building as Bok Bar. We entered the…read morebuilding ( an old school building) and took the elevator up to the 8th floor. We selected outside seating and the weather was perfect. We ordered cocktails, Focaccia, and pasta dishes. Our waitress was super nice, she explained the menu, and helped us select our cocktails of choice for dinner. The music and people talking around us was not too loud. We left just as the sun was setting ( perfect for a date night).

Dinner was supposed to be the whole evening. It wasn't…read more My cousin and I came to Positano Coast for dinner and ended up having such a great time that we continued the night afterward. We chose the $45 A Taste of Positano menu. I went with the Meatballs & Ricotta, which were tender, flavorful, and had the perfect amount of sauce. My cousin ordered the Spicy Fried Calamari and apparently has a much higher spice tolerance than I do because she ate it like it wasn't spicy at all! We both ordered the Tagliatelle Bolognese, and this was the standout dish for me. The short rib and steak ragù was rich, meaty, flavorful, and topped with just enough Parmigiano. It was also HEAVY -- I couldn't finish it, which says a lot because the portion was from the tasting menu. I'm honestly curious what the full-size entrée looks like! We finished with the Tiramisu, which was wonderfully classic. The cocktails were another adventure. Millions of Peaches was STRONG, The Process tasted like sparkling fruit punch and ended up being my favorite, and Hot Girl Summer had a sneaky habanero kick on the backend. Our waiter was great and even told us to ask for him when we return because he'd take care of our first round of drinks. That's the kind of personal touch that makes you want to come back. We had excellent food, fun cocktails, great cousin time, and a memorable night overall. Four stars from me, with a definite return visit in my future.

We went to a late afternoon movie and decided to have dinner at this restaurant. Very pretty large…read morerestaurant lots of steps to walk up. They do have a ramp if you need it. I had the scallops they gave you three scallops with some peas. It was good nothing outstanding on that. My friend had a crabcake. It was quite unique. She said it was delicious. Also a drink and they gave you complementary bread and we split a fennel and arugula salad. The waiter was very helpful, professional High moderate too expensive They do have indoor and outdoor seating a big bar area.

My friends and I dined at Picnic for the first time last week, and we had an incredible experience…read more We were a table of eight, including two toddlers and a baby, and since some of us had already had a big lunch, we weren't particularly hungry. Despite that, our server, Dennis, was incredibly warm, kind, and attentive. He treated us with so much care and respect that you would have thought we had ordered the entire menu. You don't always receive that level of hospitality, especially when you're a large group taking up a significant table and not ordering a ton, so I especially appreciated how genuinely welcoming Dennis was. The food was also fantastic. Definitely order the grilled potato salad and the rotisserie chicken with the Peruvian salsa verde. They were both delicious. We're just a short drive away, so we'll absolutely be back. Good food is easy to find, but genuine hospitality is much harder to come by. Dennis made our first visit to Picnic feel especially memorable, and we're already looking forward to returning.

My wife and I came here for happy hour and it definitely did not disappoint!…read more The happy hour oysters were only $2 each and SO fresh. We also got the Oysters Rockefeller, which were extremely good too. But lowkey... the star of the show was the chicken sliders!! I completely forgot to take a picture of them, but if you see them on the menu, PLEASE get them. You won't regret it. The fries with the aioli were really good too, they reminded me of those crispy fries you get at the beach, which I loved. The drinks were probably the only thing that didn't wow us. The cocktails were a little too sweet for our liking, but definitely not a dealbreaker. Overall, really nice spot with cool vibes, great oysters, delicious food, and pretty good service. We'd definitely come back, especially for those $2 oysters and chicken sliders!