Went with my family to celebrate my sister's birthday, and we really enjoyed our dinner! I loved…read morethe orange wine and the gnocchi. it was pretty quiet when we went on a tuesday night, and we did find it a little odd that the one worker stood right behind our booth the entire meal... he even added to our conversation a couple times and surprised me!

Sangria was on point Spicy meatball Pizza was deliscious…read moreParmasean Fries Gnocchi Deward's neat and clean Many of the restaurants in Manyunk have been renovated and reformed. they have become something of a renaissance to people who are looking for something a little more intimate and quaint. An area that is somewhat secluded and still accessible. Jake's and Cooper's offers something for everyone. It's not low budget but not Blazer snobby. it's the perfect mix of upscale dining with inner city familiarity.

First time here and a very enjoyable dinner. First, while the restaurant is on Lancaster Ave, there…read moreis a sizable Septa lot behind accessible directly across from Ardmore Ave. The inside is deep. Front to back is big, with a good crowd despite sub20 degree cold. It's a sharing menu and we followed staff suggestions on number of plates, and frankly was too much. Next time I'd cut back. The charcuterie is just fantastic and ample. The miso broth mussels are perfect. The Peruvian meatballs, tender, and flavorful but not for me, but others loved them. Really a taste profile for me. The server is uber knowledgeable and helpful. Wines and drinks, including Cheat code, a NA drink is wonderful.

Great vibe here. Quiet enough to hear your dinner companions, but with enough energy and…read moreexcitement to enjoy the restaurant experience. They always have new creative dishes and cocktails. You can tell flavor is front of mind at all times. Easy to park behind the restaurant. Deck out back in season. Loved our charcuterie board tonight too with great sides like lavender honey and strawberry tahini provided to accompany our cheese and meats. Creative, warm restaurant. I need to go more often.

Wow. This place was really special. Small places, big flavor!! Prices were on the high end -- this…read moreis a special occasion place for my budget! But one I will definitely come back to again and again. Service was friendly and attentive, vibe was chill, decor was modern but not heavy handed. Definitely go with several other people -- you're going to want to try everything! Seriously, this place was awesome -- the kind of special place you'd find downtown, but right here in Mt Airy with free street parking. More like this, please!!

Brand new "gem" of a restaurant in the Germantown section of Philly! It's been open roughly 2…read moremonths now and gives upscale downtown fine dining vibes! A huge plus is you don't have to pay for parking. They have a parking lot but if it's packed you can find a spot on the street to park. Not ideal for large parties, I'd suggest no more than six (6) guests and book your reservation well in advance. It's a small quaint place and the food is very good. It's tapas style. Small plates meant to be shared. This way you can to try a variety of food when each person orders maybe 2 plates or more depending on your appetite. Don't go too wild with ordering too much though as some might find their food palette overwhelmed by the varieties and textures. Self-awareness is key! They have a nice selection of dinner entrees, well seasoned and vegan/vegetarian options. The menu changes every few weeks. My favorite were the lamb ribs! Better get them while they last since the menu changes. If you like spicy (hot) noodles the Rad Noodles might be your jam (shrimp, coconut red curry, thai basil). It was too spicy for me but i'm a baby when it comes to spice. I also thought the noodles were too cumbersome...They were cool looking just a little weird on trying to figure out logistics of getting them in your mouth. Slurp them? Cut them? Twirl? Our service was superb! Our waiter Doug was knowledgeable and he was hospitable in offering the best possible dining experience. In between meals he offered us Oshibori which are Japanese warm towelettes used to clean or refresh your hands. This really enhanced my experience and added to the warm welcome setting. Desserts are delicious but depending on what you get you might find it small and not worth the money. I think this will vary depending on what you get or just you as a person. I thoroughly enjoyed the chocolate chip cookie baked in a clay dish and served with a dollop of ice cream. It was reminiscent of a brownie almost and was cooked with brown sugar butter crumbs..it was really an elevated way of presenting and indulging in a common fan favorite. Drinks are good quality and reasonably priced. Drinks can be strong but you get what you pay for! Nice selection of beers. If there's a wine you'd like to try before purchasing they allow you to sample.

Great service, cute interior, and very trendy. One of my favorite spots for brunch in the area!…read moreGreat for small or large groups. Went past prime time lunch, so I had the Blondie Omelette and the Truffle Fries. The star of the show were the truffle fries! Highly recommend this spot.

A perfectly fine, and VERY LOUD bar with a diverse menu that's a notch above typical bar food, with…read morea little something for every taste. I wouldn't say anything is particularly special, but nothing we've tried is terribly disappointing either. The menu titles towards guilty pleasure-type food, like Shrimp & Grits or Chicken & Waffles. Plates are large and busy and crowd-pleasing. If you order a salad here, make sure to ask that it be lightly dressed. The ambience and service are both good but diminished because you must shout to be heard by the person next to you.

I believe in sharing positive experiences and spreading good words for good work. It wouldn't be…read moreright to not give props to 1874 Social after the management at Hooks and Ladder refused to serve us drink for incomprehensible reasons. Cam was always wonderful every time we are here and her super yummy and pretty Cosmos made everything better. Goes to show how important it is to have great staff that treats people right. Always have good times and good drinks with Cam and James here.

food was okay, the chips are VERRRRYYY salty though :( however the truffle fries is absolutely to…read moredie for. service was nice but a little different from what we're used too. the ambiance is nice too, had TV set up and different tables to choose from.

After getting my inserts from the Good Feet Store and finally being able to walk without being in…read moreexcruciating pain, I decided to celebrate by having dinner at this location in Manayunk. First, let's talk parking. Parking in Manayunk is always a challenge, especially during the summer months. There are paid parking lots further down that I would highly recommend using because street parking can be difficult to find. We made a reservation ahead of time, and I definitely recommend doing that through OpenTable. When we arrived, it was a little warm inside, and I immediately noticed it. Thankfully, I always carry a fan with me, so it wasn't a big issue. Now let's get to the real reason for this review Ali!!!! When I tell you Ali was amazing, I mean AMAZING. Her personality, energy, attitude, and spirit made our entire dining experience. She was funny, knowledgeable, attentive, accommodating, and had excellent recommendations. Great service can turn a good meal into a great experience, and that's exactly what she did. We started with the cheesesteak rolls, which were served with a spicy ketchup. They were good and had great flavor. Next was the calamari, which was absolutely delicious. It came with fried jalapeños, and when you paired a piece of calamari with a jalapeño and dipped it in the sauce, it was perfection!!! We also ordered the mussels, and if you're a garlic lover, these are a must order. They were loaded with garlic and butter sauce served with crusty bread perfect for soaking up the broth. I did take away and they dumped my bread into the sauce so it was soggy. Suggesting, give fresh bread on takeaways wrapped separate. Best of all, almost every shell actually had a mussel in it which unfortunately isn't always the case at some restaurants. They were fresh, flavorful, and one of my favorite dishes of the night. Since it was Taco Tuesday, we couldn't pass up the special: three tacos and a margarita for $18. You do have to choose one protein for all three tacos; you can't mix and match. I chose shrimp, and my son chose chicken. The shrimp tacos were absolutely delicious. There wasn't a lot on them, but the flavor was incredible. You could taste the fresh corn tortilla, and the shrimp were juicy, well-seasoned, and cooked perfectly. My son enjoyed the chicken tacos, although I personally thought the chicken was a little dry. One thing I absolutely loved was learning that the food is fresh and locally sourced. Ali explained that they don't use microwaves, and you can definitely taste the difference. For drinks, I ordered a strawberry pineapple margarita. There was a small mix-up with the strawberry, but Ali immediately fixed it and brought me strawberry syrup to make it right. Problem solved! The margaritas were delicious and STRONG, which is exactly what I like. Overall, my favorite items were the shrimp tacos, the mussels, and the margaritas. The food was great, the atmosphere was fun, and the service was outstanding!!! We enjoyed ourselves so much that we're already planning to come back for brunch and try the mimosa tower. If you visit, ask for Ali. You won't regret it!! She made an already great meal even better. We'll definitely be back!

Visiting family and we stopped in for a late dinner last night. For a Monday night it seemed cool…read morewith a DJ playing so great throwback jams. Service was good for the most part and the food was ok. The main reason for the low rating is because as we were eating a mouse runs out from the kitchen and we brought it to the attention of the staff who took about 10 minutes to catch the mouse. Now no one from the staff apologized for the rodent issue so I'm assuming that this is a common occurrence. None of the staff seemed bothered by the situation to let their manager know and no one offered us a discount due to that scene that just transpired in front of us. So my sister and her family who live here in Philly as well as my wife and I will not be eating here again.

As someone who grew up in the PNW I was so excited to wines from Oregon getting so popular in…read morePhilly! I first tried Orange Popsicle at Tria Wine Bar and was a fast fan. I visited the winery a few weeks later on my birthday and had so much fun doing a flight of the wines they had to offer. This quickly escalated to becoming a member of their wine club and now I receive bottles a few times a year. The owners are so kind and welcoming. I can't wait to see how the brand, business, and tasting room grows!!

Okay I'm not by any means well versed in wines but this place seems like the perfect spot for those…read morewho are!! Chill interior with a lot of space, and a deck for outdoors seating

a very belated birthday-dinner review, since I'm an established slacker. But this is also fitting…read moresince whether its been driving by it back in the day, or through gazing up at it on the hill when I was in Manayunk, La Collina is one of those places that has been in my peripheral vision for a few decades now! For 20+ years, I've known La Collina to be that fancy and classic-looking Italian restaurant on the hill that I've been needing to try. But it took coming across its name when doing my research for possible spots to go to for my birthday to put one and two together, and it led to quite the majestic experience. The friendly and hilarious valet attendants ensured that service was incredible before we even entered the building. And upon entry, we were treated to spot-on recommendations and quality service throughout the evening. For cocktails, I was in awe of the Anejo Old Fashioned, which used Patron and agave syrup instead of the usual whiskey offering, and I also appreciated the classic Negroni. For appetizers, the classic meatballs with homemade marinara and ricotta were an absolute delight, and the eggplant rolatini with spinach, prosciutto, and mozzarella was sheer perfection at its most decadent. For my entrée, I initially expected that I would be eating all the pasta. But the restaurant is also known for its seafood, and the risotto frutti di mare especially caught my eye. and with its calamari, clams, mussels, and shrimp, and perfectly cooked and seasoned rice it absolutely delivered the flavors! Toss in a salted caramel chocolate soufflé with a candle on top, and it easily made for another memorable birthday dinner and a deserving place to recommend!

I always wondered why there were so many nice cars parked here. It's usually has a crowd of…read more"rich-looking " people dining at the location. I suspected it was either the food or some shady cult gathering (leaned more on the food theory). But the food here is basic. Can find the same flavor anywhere, usually better. Tried their house favorite, the Branzino, but the flavor was bland and not worth the $60 in the slightest. Their spaghetti was okay but I have made better at home. Even their old fashioned chocolate cake sucked. Tried this joint twice. Not worth it