Really cool spot!…read more Very cool vibe and atmosphere Seats upstairs are so cute but if you have a fatty you may be a little uncomfortable. We celebrated our anniversary here, such a great So, we had to switch from upstairs to downstairs and that delayed our night but umm, so not holding that against the staff in any way...We had so much more to be happy about. Did try the bourbon tasting and that was cool and our server timed it perfectly. Impressed Did the restaurant week menu, 1st time here and was great cause it was timed perfectly Take a sip after one course, chat for 3-6 min and here's another course. Dessert was okay, my pudding could've been smoother and the vanilla ice cream as just that, but not bad. Overall, great and we will return.

Best happy hour best service and best place to be! The setting of the place was gorgeous. I came to…read morethis restaurant all the way from NYC. To find out $1 oysters for happy hour?! Oysters are so fresh we almost ate the place dry! My server name was Love and he (or they/them must not assume) was fantastic Always checked in with my table always did minor chit chat with us. made us feel like home and super welcomed! To find out it was his first day on the job and we were his first table!!! We felt so honored Twisted Tail you better not let Love go because then I'd let my love go for this place

Where do I begin..I can tell you that both my hisband and I really enjoyed coming here for dinner…read more The hostesses outside where really kind, we sat outside & waited for our server. In comes Jordan. A nice man who took care of us from start to end, our drinks were always filled, and the food was so good. I had the Charleston Shrimp&Grits, which csme with really big shrimp in a creamy tomato based sauce, with just a hint of spice...to die for! I drank a delicious white wine, the neighborhood was vibrant, filled with people on a Saturday night. Jordan gave us somw recommendations for around town, also bought me a drink as it was ny bday weekend. I have zero complaints, except that I wished I lived closer. Bravo!

I came here for a bachelor party dinner and it was a great experience overall. Our waiter made sure…read morewe were taken care of, despite this being the meeting point to start the party where people were arriving at different times. He made sure to come back and check if we wanted to order another drink periodically and removed empty plates and cups. I decided to order off of their specials menu and got the Lobster Roll, which IMO could have been better. Their Espresso Martinis were really good, so I got probably 3-4 orders of these. Looking back, I wished I ordered from their regular menu as the other guests in my party enjoyed their meals. Oh well, I guess there's always a next time when I'm back in town.

Located in the city's historic Queen Village section, "the Gritz" is a must if you want a real high…read morequality meal without breaking the budget. It's perfect for couples, families, kids, first dates, or weekend brunch. The Gritz is a small, unpretentious, and moderately priced neighborhood restaurant with a great bar. It's more cocktail than beer oriented, although there are plenty of choices for suds lovers, too, and most of the brands are local. Try the Pork Italiano - one of the best sandwiches I've ever had - and their sweet and sour brisket platter with potato croquettes is sublime. Really fine fries as well. Great burgers, salads, crab cakes. It's all good! I noted that the price range was $20 to $30 per person, but my wife and I have gotten out of there for $44 with a beer before tip. Cheap in Philly these days, especially for such high quality food. Service is quick and friendly and the server never asks if you've dined there before. AND on most third Saturdays of the month, starting at 8:15pm the Philly Musical Achievers hold their Open Mike night! Performers from all over give their all to entertain Gritz patrons and there are singers, songwriters, and musicians of all kinds. Sometimes even a poet or comic will show up and the singalongs are legend. It's a hoot and a blast! OPEN 10AM TO 2AM. Brunch on weekends

The cocktail was my favorite. Tequila, guava and more special ingredients. It was like drinking a…read morevery special exotic flower that put a little buzzy spell on me. Very special amaro bitters that made it unique. Great sandwich too. The bartender Frank was very friendly and knowledgeable! Great time!

Attending a group gathering here on a Friday night. The small reserved are was perfect. We even had…read moreour own bar tender who was fantastic. The food looked great. I heard the tacos were the best thing to order. I love that they have the main bar and then tge two extra rooms. Loved the vibe inside and would come back again to watch a game or hang out. Important note for those who have mobility issues. There is a very long flight of steps. I observed several people arrive not realizing this.

Went here for a murder mystery dinner. There isn't much parking or parking lots in the area so…read moredon't be surprised if you have to circle the block for awhile. They had a staircase you would enter to get to the bar. Then they had a private room with a bar that hosted this murder mystery. We started with some bread that was basic and not that good and an average salad. I ended up getting a chicken parmesan. It was pretty tasty. I really liked how it wasn't too saucy. The service was pretty well organized with how busy the murder mystery was. The strawberry cheesecake blew my mind. I highly suggest getting it. It was a great dessert to end our night. The strawberry drizzle on the cheesecake wasn't too sweet. It tasted like the perfect amount of strawberry compote.

Pretty good overall!…read more Considerably big space for Philly. They had an upstairs too but I am not sure why it wasn't open during majority of the night. When the big crowd from the conference left they opened the upstairs. The Mac and cheese is SO GOOD. Very creamy and rich, the bread crumbs were an amazing surprise edition. This fatty finished it before the beer came. Lots of beer choices. I took off a start be size they were under staffed. So we were just waiting around for the check and the waitress kept forgetting what we asked for. Honestly, not her fault. There were like ~100 people and only 3 employees that I saw. So no designated waiter for tables. These poor 3 employees were the bartenders and the table waiters.

Fantastic vibe and the food and drinks match. Great beer list. The staff is fantastic! It's nice…read moreto have a quality neighborhood spot such as this.

This place genuinely ruined burgers for me back home. Nowhere in the Midwest can capture the magic…read morethat I experience when I ate the peanut butter and jelly burger. My friends, family, and coworkers worry about me and my yearning for this burger in my life. I think truly part of the reason why I wouldn't mind living in Philly is because of this burger. I'd argue that part of the reason I'd come back to Philly (and am planning on doing) is the food. This city has it on lockdown, and Luckys is in the top for me.

What an amazing dive bar in the Philly area. I caught onto this place while watching YouTube…read morevideos. When I seen that Lucky's Last Chance won best burger 3 times I knew I had to try lucky's award winning PB&J burger. Walking into Lucky's, you're immediately engulfed with the iconic Dive Bar ambiance. This style option defines your experience, good vibe, good food. Our server was very friendly, fit the vibe, explained the menu and seasonal options well. As for the burger, patties cooked perfectly juicy. I must say, one would think that Peanut Butter does not go with burgers. This is an extremely wrong opinion, an old way of thinking if you must. Not really sure how to explain it, peanut butter was a perfect replacement for mayo. Drizzling the Raspberry jelly was truly the best way to go. Just as important, the bun was local and fresh, while holding up to the weight of this sandwich. I can see why this burger and Lucky's won best burger multiple times. If I ever have the luxury of visiting Lucky's Last Chance again. I may sneak in some Jalapeño jelly and give it a try!

We celebrated my friend's birthday here. It was wonderful!…read more The food was delicious, the service was perfect, and it had a unique artsy vibe. Our server made us espresso martinis and they were awesome! I would absolutely come back.

First of all, the Yelp operation hours/days are incorrect, so call ahead or check the restaurant…read moreinstagram page or website to get current info. Second, everyone knows about Roxanne's insanely delicious and creative prix fix menus, but did you know they now have a la carte lunch (and dinner) menus? I recently scored a lunch reservation and ordered a classic combo of burger and fries, with strawberry shortcake for dessert. Roxanne can make the tasty inventive dishes, but can they make hometown faves like this? Yes. Yes they can. The juicy well-seasoned burger, pillow soft homemade sesame bun, secret sauce, and onion would have been enough, but the unmelted, room temp red rock cheese gave the burger a kick in the pants that make this a contender for best burger in Philly. The curly fries would put Arby's to shame. They are thicker, crispier, longer, and softer inside. Lastly, it may seem odd to order dessert after lunch. But, if you are at Roxanne, you could be charged with a crime if you leave without it. I went with the American classic of strawberry shortcake since it's practically a requirement on 4th of July and this is our 250th birthday as well! I think the photo explains itself. Obscenely delicious and, yes, I ate it all. Slowly. So, put Roxanne on the top of your list for a Philly lunch stop, and order the dessert too! You won't regret it.

Bar service is fantastic. Great vibe and music…read more The wedge salad was artfully crafted, with large bacon chunks (not bits!) and hearty amounts of blue cheese and tomatoes. Plus some dill. Highly recommend if you have an appetite. Half chicken comes with a monster serving of mashed potatoes, all covered in jus and sliced olives. Recommend if you have an appetite as well! It's hearty for sure, with a seared lemon wedge--as if it needs any more flavor. Worth a visit if here for a night or you're a local!

Dinner was absolutely amazing! From start to finish, Darling Jack's did not miss…read more We started with the mozzarella sticks and... OMG. First of all, they're huge and homemade. We asked for the toppings on the side because, you know, kids, but WOW. The vodka sauce was delicious, and the pickled tomato concoction that came with them? I could've bathed in it. The calamari was perfectly crisp and came with the unexpected bonus of onion rings, which were ever-so-lightly battered and perfectly crunchy. And once again, the sauces were superb. The boys shared a cheese pizza, half pepperoni, and really enjoyed it. My husband ordered the burger, and yes, I stole a bite--and yes, to no one's surprise, it was amazing. We also ordered the charred broccoli after seeing everyone rave about it online. They were NOT wrong. Creamy, smoky, charred perfection. And finally... drumroll please... the 10 oz. smoked Duroc pork chop! OH. EM. GEEE. Perfectly charred on the outside and incredibly juicy inside, sitting in the most delicious smoky morita-apricot glaze and topped with a bright cucumber-melon salad with mint and blue basil. The contrast was perfection! The rich, smoky pork, the sweet and slightly spicy glaze, and that cool, fresh salad on top. Every bite had the perfect combination of flavors and textures. Easily one of the best pork chops I've ever had. As wonderful as the food was, the service somehow made the experience even better. From the minute we arrived, we were treated like family coming home for the holidays. Warm, welcoming, attentive, and genuinely kind. What an absolute joy of a restaurant. Darling Jack's, I WILL be back!

I wish Jen and I had shown up in matching flapper dresses because Sassafras feels like stepping…read morestraight into the 1920s. Huge bar, giant wall of liquor bottles, dim lighting, and a cool old-school vibe. I told the bartender that ordering a beer in a place like this felt like I was insulting him. He laughed and told me not to worry about it. The drink special was called "Naked and Famous," which honestly sounded like the perfect cocktail to order in honor of Jen. But then I spotted a dark beer on the menu that sounded too good to pass up. If you follow me, you know I'm slowly becoming a dark beer guy. I liked it a lot. The sandwich special was a cheesesteak. Sorry, I should've taken a picture of the menu. But I really enjoyed it, and for $18 it came with a mountain of seasoned fries, which feels like a bargain these days. Bomb Shell: the two people working absolutely crushed it. I don't know if they were understaffed or if Monday night got busier than expected, but they were working their tails off the entire time. Even with that, they stayed polite, friendly, helpful, and incredibly accommodating to the guy carrying around a mannequin. Great visit to Sassafras!

We love visiting Irish Pubs everywhere we travel!!! This place has been a bar dating back to the…read moreearly 1900's and located in the Historic District. Great vibe and service is great too.

Excellent food and cocktails. Cozy setting and great service. Neighborhood gem in Philly. The…read moreempanadas were outstanding.

Literally the worst Argentinian restaurant ever. I suggested to my coworker who had never been to…read morean Argentinian restaurant to try one. Considering we are visiting Philadelphia, the worst city in the world, I looked this one up and seemed to have good ratings. What a disgusting meal experience and food preparation. We ordered the parillada for two. The guy asked us how we wanted it cooked: we said medium. What did we get: a bloody hot mess. The worst part: after we told the waiter that the meat was under cooked, did they remake the order: of course not, oh no Che! He picked up the pieces of meat from the dish and took them back to cook them more. I hope the other guests enjoyed their meat being grilled after our twice cooked meat, which we had already cut into. Ay Pive! Their shrimp cocktail appetizer was also super weird tasting, and $20 for four shrimp!!!!! For those that are math challenged, that's $5 a shrimp. Not prawns, but just regular good old street shrimp from Walmart. Stay the F away from this place! No value for the money, the waiters are incompetent, and the cooks are incompetent . And that's nothing compared to the food safety problems we experienced. DISGUSTING! You have been warned.