Keatings Rope and Anchor is nestled in the bottom of the Hilton Penns Landing, but don't let that…read morefool you. This restaurant was so good that we went back a second night while we were visiting Philadelphia. On our recent annual trip up the east coast to visit the north east part of the country this year, my wife and I stayed a couple days in Philadelphia. One of the highlights of our trip in the way of food was Keatings Rope and Anchor. On the first night, we sat outside overlooking the water and it was very romantic. If you have the option of sitting outside or sitting inside, I highly recommend sitting outside. We were not that hungry on the first night so we both ordered salads. My wife ordered the chicken Caesar salad and I ordered a special of the day Caprese salad. They were both absolutely delicious and the portion to price ratio was right on par. We were absolutely exhausted on day two and we thoroughly enjoyed the meal from evening one that we decided to go back. I am so glad that we did. We both had the Keating's famous double burger and I normally don't find anything special about a burger in this case, however, The burger was cooked to absolute perfection. I cannot tell you how many times I have asked for a medium burger and it comes out somewhere between medium well and well done. In this case, there was just enough pink on the inside of the burger that it was hands-down one of the best burgers I've had in a very long time. The staff was awesome, the restaurant was clean, and we had a wonderful experience.

I recently went to Philadelphia for a wedding and we stayed at the Hilton at Penn's Landing. After…read morean early morning flight and not eating, I decided to come down to the hotel restaurant for lunch. I ordered the avocado and crab salad to eat and a blood orange margarita to drink. The salad was okay. A heaping serving of crab, with half an avocado on top and served on a bed of lettuce. So not the most complex of flavors, but it was fine. The margarita was a tad on the sweet side for me. The service was excellent. My server was friendly and attentive. He gave me a few recommendations for how to spend my time in Philly and was prompt with taking my order as well as bringing out the food (but given my description of my salad above, I would expect it to be easy prep and quick to come out). The ambiance was very nice. The hostess sat me at a window seat right next to the water. The view was gorgeous and a perfect solo lunch where I got to read my book and await for the wedding festivities. If I didn't stay at the hotel, I probably would not have gone out of my way to eat here, but it's a good option to have for vibes and drinks.

Delicious Italian food with excellent service and a nice environment which has elements of both…read moreold-school Italian establishments with some nice modern touches. I had the grouper special with crabmeat and it was extremely tasty and a nice portion. The grilled calamari appetizer was also terrific. My partner enjoyed her arancini and her fettuccini pomoodoro. A most enjoyable repast!

It's been a bit since I've been here, but everything is always so great. I love to take my family…read morehere when they are coming from out of town, but it's not a great date spot. I bit off the beaten path with all the construction going on and not those most intimate. The staff is super friendly and does a great job of taking care of you. All the sauces are great and the pasta tastes fresh.

Very quiet inside - played the same 5 songs on repeat. Pretty pricey. It's a seafood place but just…read moresmells FISHY and it's not the normal smell of a seafood restaurant. Service was slow. We never got another round of beverages because she only came back to give us the check. Won't be back.

This is my second visit and it did not disappoint. Excellent service, delicious food, yummy…read morecocktails, and clean. This would have been a 5-star review but the lemon-pepper chicken which a little too seasoned (salty) for me but dipping them in both a ranch and blue cheese dressing with a few dollops of Tabasco sauce was a good recommendation. The fried chicken was definitely cooked in fresh grease and fried to perfection. I also ordered Dungeness crabs with broccoli and the amazing crab sauce. That sauce is okay but I'll stick to garlic.

Oyster House has a really good happy hour. The oysters were $2 each, tasted fresh, and were not too…read morebriny, which I really liked. We also tried the shrimp sliders and fries, and honestly enjoyed everything we ordered. We sat by the bar. The staff was friendly, service was fast, and the food came out quickly. Definitely a solid happy hour spot.

We had a nice dinner at Oyster House during our trip to Philadelphia. We shared several dishes,…read moreincluding oysters, ceviche, scallops, and a lobster roll. Everything was fresh and well prepared, and we enjoyed being able to try a good variety of seafood. It was a solid dinner and a good stop during our trip. We would definitely consider coming back the next time we're in Philadelphia.

Christian is a ray of sunshine. Magnificent service and so…read moredelightful. My swordfish was so yummy. We really loved our food and it is beautiful to eat here! Sweet river view!!

This restaurant boasts fine dining vibes. Nice decor, managers in suits, pleasant hostess with…read more friendly smiles. We opted to sit outside to bask in the summer evening of sunny Philly. I would have preferred to sit at a regular table but our small party of 3 could not be accommodated. We made the table tops work and had a few dishes to try. should say that I thought it was puzzling why our waters came in plastic cups but all other drinks in glass. I wonder. The food is decent nothing to rave about. We enjoyed the shrimp scampi the most. The service can be improved. Our server had a few tables and could not keep up with checking in. I suppose if you are visiting like we are, the ambience is a big draw.

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.

We stopped by this restaurant prior to a matinee at Walnut Street theater, and we were very pleased…read morewith the food, service and our time there. We had brunch on a Saturday, and the food was delicious! When we walked in, the music and noise was somewhat loud, but we were then seated away from there, by a window in the back. So nice! We had 2 staff state that they were new to the restaurant (one who seated us and our waitstaff) but we would not have know this if they had not said. Both must have been trained very well. There is a large amount of seating, but we did reserve our table to be sure we made it to the show on time (12:30 reservation, done by 1:30 and made it to Walnut Street theater by 1:45!) We will definitely go here again should we attend a show, or if we are back in Philadelphia!

Our experience at Little Fish was wonderful! Small,…read moreintimate space (6 tables) with amazing, warm service. Loved how they announced the specials to the whole seating -- such a fun, communal touch. Everything was fresh and thoughtfully curated. The scallop toast was worth the hype and the red crab was delicious (with the cutest spoo!) So glad we finally went -- highly recommend this BYOB!

This place was amazing start to finish, and I wish i could have their scallop toast every single…read moreday of my life. The place is tiny. very tiny, and i don't believe you'd be able to get in without a reservation, but it's intimate in a good way. The timing of the food is perfect, and while I do wish the portions were slightly bigger, I'm so lucky I was able to give this place a try while visiting Philly. It's BYOB which is cool, and they don't charge a corkage fee and provide ice buckets for your wine. Would def come back and see what's new on the menu the next time I come.

My friend an I stopped in here trying to pass time while exploring Philadelphia…read more The cashier was great. He was so helpful with my questions. Oddly I wanted a lobster roll with out the roll but still went with the soup anyway. But, he said he could do that. The soup was pretty good. We do not get a lobster roll when we visited. But, The soup hit the spot. The bathroom was so cute. It had a a nautical theme. This place really made me think of coastal Maine. Pricing was on point for lobster. No complaints. There are a few tables and a window bar like seat option that faces the street. The offer Maine sodas to drink.

Big chunks of lobster and it tasted fresh and sweet. I also had clam chowder and same big pieces of…read moreclams. Very good!

This place was packed during happy hour but we were able to snag seats at the bar after happy hour…read moreended - make a reservation! The interior of the restaurant is very cute. We had some oysters, scallops and hamachi crudo, and my friend had the shrimp dumplings which he noted were delicious. The hibiscus spritz was light is refreshing. We will definitely be back to try their seafood tower!

We were super excited to try Pearl & Mary Oyster Bar. After work, we were down for some oysters and…read morea great meal! First, love the location of Pearl & Mary -- very walkable with so many restaurants and activities. We started off with oyster shooters and fried oysters. Both were great. The shooter had a bit of a kick to it. I would get it again. The fried oysters (not pictured), were just ok and I do wish they were fried harder. The cioppino...salty! I couldn't finish it and had to send it back. Heavy-handed on the seasoning is an understatement. It's too bad because all of the goodness of the sea was included -- from oysters, to shrimp, fish, mussels! The salt aside, this would have been a great dish. Service was meh. Not sure if I'd visit again. But, as I say, try for yourself! Cheers!

This restaurant blew us away. We just moved here and this restaurant will be a regular place for…read moreus. We went last night which is part of restaurant week. They had a fixed 3 course meal and the selection was great. My wife got the calamari which we shred this was tender and delicious. I got the eggplant rollatini for an appetizer which was off the charts. Second course was the tricolor cheese tortellini also amazing. My wife's main dish was Chicken piccata and my main dish was the chicken fantasia which was outstanding. They gave us homemade lemoncello. Our waitress was the best , super nice and professional.The place is very romantic and warm and cozy.

A cute place on a quiet street in Queen Village. I've ordered the chicken Parmesan two or three…read moretimes and it's consistently tender and delicious. I tried the sacchettini pasta special which came with scallops, mushrooms, and spinach in a cream sauce. Also fabulous! My husband got flounder Francaise and raved about it. We split a Caesar, which was tasty and fresh, with lots of shaved Parmesan. He has previously ordered squid ink di casa, which was very good. Our server, Xhane, is always charming and friendly. It's become one of our favorite restaurants.