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    3.5 (180 reviews)
    Open 5:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Chris E.

    When we came here to grab lunch prior to our departing flight out of PHL, I'll be honest and say that I had never, everrrr heard of Currito, even though it was a fairly widespread chain in the eastern part of the U.S. To summarize, it seemed like a restaurant cut out of the Chipotle cloth, but with a mix of globally-inspired ingredients. My wife and I ended up ordering 2 Build Your Own Bowls. I ordered mine with half cilantro rice, half couscous with chicken, curry, chickpeas, mango, cheese, pico de gallo and hummus. The bowl was pretty good - different because of the ingredients I chose, but solid. I can't say that the ingredients tasted super fresh, but it wasn't bad. I will say that the workers at this location weren't exactly the friendliest or most enthusiastic, but it's the airport at the end of the day.

    Build your own salad
    Jack S.

    Very good for airport food. I did a build your own salad with a bunch of veggies, chicken, and spicy harissa for the sauce; which was incredible. Good amount of chicken and everything tasted very fresh. Spicy harissa was definitely the best part of the salad I will say

    $18 build your own in the airport, you can not beat it!!
    Alex R.

    Honestly, when you're at the airport, you never know what you're going get. But here I can make a bowl full of protein and vegetables and tasty hot sauce for $18 and be full for my entire cross country flight..it's clean, consistent, and tasty. What else could you want at the airport? Also, every time I come through, I notice how conscientious the staff is and always cleaning. Major points.

    Harvest bowl
    Danielle M.

    I'm not gonna lie, my expectations were quite low, but the food was great. I got the Harvest bowl (with rice instead of farro because I'm gluten-free), and it was delicious. All the ingredients were fresh and flavourful. I would go there again next time I'm at the airport and highly recommend it for a quick healthy meal.

    Receipt showing hidden fee after the transaction. Unacceptable practice.
    Kyle M.

    I was torn with deciding # of stars. The employees and food are 5 stars. The cashier carefully registered my order and the server asked about dressing and rice noodles. They were pleasant too which is not a given at an airport fast food joint. The smoothie was made fresh and promptly. Food is respectable for airport food. I wish all airport food met this standard. However management receives 0 stars for false advertising and hidden fees. I despise hidden fees. I value transparency. Management advertises food prices on a display board which is responsible but then there is a hidden 3% charge that only appears after the transaction is processed. After getting raked for the 3% fee I looked on the display board and did not see disclosure about the fee. (If it's there it's not easy to see). The practice of slipping in hidden fees is despicable. There is no place for this type of deception. (I do not want to hear any responses about how the employees deserve benefits. I do not disagree but then management should increase advertised prices by 3%, not secretly add 3%). I will not be returning to this operation and I travel through PHL more than infrequently .

    a green smoothie in a plastic cup
    Sunil R.

    Jamba had a big line and I was attracted to Currito by the smoothies and green signs. The folks who worked on the food line were great, the cashier however was grumpy. Sadly the food was a disaster. I got the Supergreen smoothie which was mostly ice and undrinkable through a straw. I opened it up and tried eating it instead of drinking it. I really tried because I was hungry and it was too big of an ordeal and I ended up junking it with 80% of it left. With that frustration, I blanked and left the salad that I ordered behind. That's not on them but still...an annoying visit. I was down $30 and still hungry.

    Maria B.

    Following my coworker recommendation I stopped at this Mexican restaurant to grab some food to go. I ordered the chicken quesadilla and chips and salsa. I was pleased with my order, all the ingredients looked and tasted fresh. The chicken was delicious and the salsa had a lot of flavor. The chips were very fresh and I even got some cream and sauce on the side. Kuddos to the staff that was friendly, professional and very kind.

    "Make-your-own" salad bowl.
    Joy F.

    Oh my goodness- Nirvana yum in a bowl. -think Chipotle like bowl meal meets Indian flavors and creativity- and in an efficient and convenient fast casual venue. As a true "frequent flyer"- I wish every airport had a Currito. It's a rare treat to find a place with truly healthy (veggie and nutrition dense) options that are high in flavor and options. Don't worry if you don't like "curry"- though there's curry in the name, there are many options that are curry-free. If you've never tried Indian fare, this is the best way to have a taste- customized and "safe" for even the pickiest of eaters. The service was fast, and the owner was looking on to ensure high quality and satisfaction.

    This was a chicken peanut sauce salad.
    Lucia V.

    My first time coming across this area only because my flight was near by. This place is in the PHL airport in terminal A. A little overpriced but it's really fresh ingredients. It's located next to a pizza place and has a ton of seating area. Pretty quiet area close to restrooms. They have a preset menu or you can build your own. The service is quick, it is fast food.

    pre-flight food! Yay! (5/13/21)
    Tricia G.

    We had really good steak and chicken bowls before boarding our plane. Ingredients weren't skimped on, and we weren't price-gouged like I thought an airport place would do to trapped customers. Our server was super nice and was even happy to give us fountain waters.

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    We loved the smoothie! It was high protein and just what I needed. Fresh ingredients and reasonable price.

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    Riverwinds Restaurant

    Riverwinds Restaurant

    3.3(498 reviews)
    2.5 mi
    $$$

    Way too expensive for the food and experience…read more Yes I went there for Easter. Yes it was a holiday menu. Are you serious that chicken fingers and fries were $20.99? On the kids menu? This place does not serve exceptional food. It's not a Michelin star stop. It's a typical Italian style place with a good view who apparently hates beer and thinks their food is far better than it actually is. The pricing is insane. Actually, worse than that, screw these people. That's how pissed they made me. My rib eye wasn't even rendered properly with lots of connective tissue and thick hard fat. My kid's salad was drenched in dressing he didn't like despite us ordering it on the side. The $25 shrimp cocktail was literally 4 unseasoned shrimp. The $20 calamari app was half fried pepper rings. Everything was double what it should have cost. Are these morons serious with their prices? I can't believe this horrible place is still in business. It's insulting. Almost like they are trying to keep out the riff raff. I hate them for that. If you are going to have prices like this, you better serve perfect food. I seriously will never give them another chance. They don't deserve it. Who do they think they are?

    Riverwinds Restaurant has been on our radar for quite some time, so I decided to bring my…read moregirlfriend, Cindy, there for her birthday. When I made our reservation online, I included a special request asking if we could be seated by a window to enjoy the river and, hopefully, the sunset. They were able to accommodate our request, and we had a beautiful view of the river. It was a little cloudy, so the sunset wasn't spectacular, but the scenery still made for a wonderful evening. From the moment we arrived, the staff was warm and welcoming. Our waitress was friendly, attentive, and very knowledgeable about the menu. We started with the Fried Fresh Mozzarella Bruschetta, and it was outstanding. The fresh tomatoes, perfectly fried mozzarella, and balsamic reduction came together beautifully. The mozzarella was cooked just right--not overdone to the point where all the cheese oozes out--which made for a great bite every time. Cindy ordered the Scallop Risotto, served in a lemon butter wine sauce. The risotto had a great consistency--not watery at all--and the scallops were perfectly tender. The flavors were fresh, rich, and well-balanced. I chose the Frutti di Mare Risotto, featuring sautéed mussels, clams, jumbo shrimp, crab meat, broccoli rabe, and cherry tomatoes. This dish exceeded my expectations. Every piece of seafood was tender and flavorful. I did encounter a little sand in a couple of the mussels, which can occasionally happen with shellfish, but it certainly wasn't enough to take away from an otherwise fantastic meal. To finish the evening, the staff brought out a celebratory chocolate birthday cake for Cindy. It was incredibly moist with a delicious cream cheese filling--the perfect ending to a memorable birthday dinner. One final tip: if you decide to take a walk around the grounds after dinner, keep an eye out... you might find someone taking a nap outside. Overall, Riverwinds delivered excellent food, outstanding service, and a beautiful atmosphere. Between the attentive staff, delicious seafood, and scenic river views, we'll definitely be back.

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    The Love - Housemade Crispy Potato Frites And Charred Onion Remoulade

    The Love

    4.4(1.3k reviews)
    4.9 miRittenhouse Square, Penn Center
    $$$

    So I've been meaning to try this place for a long time. Well luckily we got our chance today. Met…read morewith a Swedish paper mill today and wanted to take them to a nice lunch spot. We chose this because the menu had a nice mix of southern and American favorites that they weren't accustomed to. You should've seen two northern boys trying to describe grits to a Swede. Our waitress was awesome. She was great at explaining things and talking about each dish. Of course there were questions. Some things probably got lost in translation but everyone was happy with their choices. I also feel like servers are always put in an awkward position when you ask them to help you choose. Food is like art. It's so subjective. So for starters we got the fried greet tomatoes and the Burrata. Burrata was not ideal for sharing with people you do not know. It was one large piece of toast. So she actually took it back and someone cut it into 4 sections for us. The fried green tomatoes were awesome. It had a nice tangy sauce with sweeter pickles that came along side. My colleague got the open faced chicken sandwich which was an enormous amount of food. It was two fat chicken pieces on two thick slices of toast. I got the salmon sticky rice bowl with a side of the charred broccoli. Both were so delicious. The salmon had some broccoli in it too. So I really over did it. The charred broccoli side had crusted Parmesan in it and a creamy sauce. Both dishes were just knock outs. Almost forgot I got the love latte too. That was really good. I got it with oat milk. So I highly recommend this place. Great for a business lunch too. Easy to hear one another. Music wasn't too loud. Oh they were very gracious with us. We were 15 minutes late because I wouldn't stop talking in the pre lunch meeting. Yeah I'm that guy. Figures I'd be on Yelp.

    Got seated quickly at the bar after walking in on a saturday morning - good coffee and yummy salad…read more Standard brunch food

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    Vernick Food & Drink - Butternut Squash and Gougere

    Vernick Food & Drink

    4.5(1.2k reviews)
    4.8 miRittenhouse Square, Penn Center
    $$$$

    Our best sit down meal in Philly…read more Food: 5. Service: 5 Atmosphere: 4.5 Cost to worth it rating: 3 Opentableable: no but resy Return worthiness: yes! Eve award: best foie toast Highlights: - Foie toast: smooth and rich terrine slices w jam was out of this world. Bread was perfect combo of crunchy and soft as a base. 5 stars - Crab pasta: super fresh flat string pasta with crab chucks and crunchy pollen for texture but the magic was in the sauce so complex and delicious. 5 stars - Pork chop: cooked perfectly with a tasty Korean glaze. 5 stars - Blueberry pie: crusty and lovely blueberries. 4.5 stars - Roast chicken: juicy version. 4.25 stars - Chocolate flan: rich almost coffee like flavor 4.5 stars - Ian: fun and helpful waiter. He was great. 5 stars! - Atmosphere: maze of different dining rooms. We ended upstairs with the wine - Wine: fine selections and got a surprising glass of Austrian red wine I enjoyed the waiter recommends. Midlights: - Fish was pretty plain but tender. 3 stars - Eggplant toast the spicy harissa didn't work for me but others liked it. 3 stars - Couldn't do pork chop plain without the glaze for my picky teen Lowlights - Out of the bottle of wine we wanted was excited to see on the menu. And the substitution the lady said was from the same region but was not--not even the same state.

    Sat at the chefs counter which is the way to do it! So fun watching the food prep and scope out…read moresome of the menu items before ordering. We ordered: - tuna tartare toast: fan fave for a reason, the mayo is so good on this! - oysters: self explanatory, the ginger condiment isn't my favorite thing I've had on an oyster but it was tasty. - grilled halloumi with blueberry Agua chile: I absolutely loved this, I'm a sucker for halloumi and the sweetness from the blueberry balanced it out so well. This was a special for the evening. - zucchini: this was the veggie dish I was least interested in on the menu but our waitress described it so well that we decided to try it. The ricotta on top was so creamy and the zucchini is charred from the wood fire grill - whole fish of the night: whole dorade stuffed with lump crab.... Insanely good, not too fishy at all and perfectly charred. Even better with some of their homemade hot sauce which we ended up purchasing a bottle of ($8), the fish was $82 - blueberry pie: only on the menu for a limited time once per year, it was the perfect dessert We each got one cocktail and I had one glass of wine. Our bill was $325 with tip which we felt was slightly more than we thought we would spend but we also could've done without one dish as we were stuffed and had leftover fish. Not dying to return but would recommend it for a nice date night!

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    Ember & Ash - Rabe Caesar

    Ember & Ash

    4.4(148 reviews)
    4.2 miPassyunk Square

    We came here for happy hour and were immediately impressed by how stunning the space is. The decor…read moreis beautiful, and it would make a great date-night spot. The service, food, and drinks were all good, but happy hour felt pricey for the portion sizes. We shared oysters, French fries, shrimp cocktail, and tuna crudo, along with a few glasses of wine. Everything was delicious, especially the tuna crudo. My photos may be a bit misleading--the oysters and shrimp were surprisingly small, and we actually left feeling hungry. Overall, a beautiful restaurant with great food, but not the best value for happy hour.

    solid dinner, happy to finally have the chance to check this place out!…read more my friend and i had a reservation for 7p. they offered to either sit us at a communal table on the first floor or by ourselves on the second floor -- kind of odd, but we opted for the second floor and had the entire dining room to ourselves. my friend and i shared everything -- we ordered the crab croquettes, the octopus, the steak, and fries. everything was delicious. we really enjoyed the crab croquettes, the sauce they came with was fantastic. the steak was a little anticlimactic and a little charred in the outside despite being the correct cook on the inside. everything we ate was solid, but nothing blew us away. it felt like not a lot of food for a rather hefty price point of over $200 considering we shared one main. overall, it was a good experience and the service was great! i'm not in a rush to come back though, i think there are many other similar spots in philly that are just as good.

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    Talula's Garden - Southern Style Shrimp & Grits (Sweet Gulf Shrimps, White Georgia Grits)

    Talula's Garden

    4.5(2.5k reviews)
    5.4 miSociety Hill
    $$$

    This place is just consistently good. I haven't been back in a few years, but last night went with…read morea friend and just yum! All of it! Sat outside, our server was great didn't rush us. Let us chat and take our time! Drinks were fab - mango margaritas + alcohol free sangria (tasted like normal one). Carrot hummus appetizers was one of the best things I've had in a long time! Just sooooooo good and they brought us more pita (no charge). Dinner we got cucumber Thai salad so so so good. Branzino crispy skin and flaky inside and lamb bolognese. Everything was just so good!

    I placed a reservation for 5 PM on a Friday, and as SOON as I walked in until I finished my meal, I…read moresaid countless times that I would def be back. The food that I had at this restaurant and the entire dining experience has got to be the best I've ever had in Philly. It's funny how many times I passed this place and never even noticed. It's semi in the cut, especially if you're only ever driving past, like I usually am. This restaurant is farm to table dining, which I absolutely love. I've said it before and I'll say it again, I prefer & appreciate fresh food. The menu runs on seasonal basis (which is the best way to eat) and they source from local farms both in the Philadelphia and New Jersey area! I simply could not decide what I wanted to eat since the appetizers, entrees and sides all looked so yummy. During this dine in I didn't get any appetizers (which is ironic actually) but I ordered the branzino that came with fried cauliflower and white bean purée, the slow braised spiced lamb bolognese, and the cornbread. The lamb bolognese was absolutely delicious. This was one of the things where the photo of the food matches EXACTLY how delicious you think it would be. I am not someone who generally opts for pasta at a restaurant (cuz ehhh boring) but it was delicious and the pasta is made fresh daily (my partner ordered this dish) and I will need to make my way to have it all for myself (soon)! The branzino. Fish is a scary one for me to order because I have been let down to many times. I make a post semi recently about the awful branzino I had at "Cry baby pasta" so I was nervous to see how well this played out (if at all). The dish was great! There's this caper salad that tasted just like chimichurri that paired amazingly well with the fish, there were slices of both orange and grapefruit on the dish, and the white beans and cauliflower together were great! Everything on the dish was extremely flavorful, fresh and paired well together. I ordered a gimlet or as it's called on the menu "Sicilian" which is a gin based drink that I had just heard of for the first time a few days prior and I was doing some research and saw that the drink should pair well with the dish. I was doing my own food and drink pairing if you will! When I went to order the server even said it would pair well together, she really knew her stuff! The cornbread was okay- I am a huge fan of cornbread and this one just wasn't my fav. It also was semi rough around the edges. It wasn't bad at all, I've just had much much better tender & softer cornbreads which are my preference. In terms of costing, which I generally don't speak much about in my reviews- for a farm to table dining experience I thought the cost was good! Usually, farm to table prices are quite expensive and experiences you wanna put aside for a "special occasion". I'm really glad I stumbled upon a farm to table restaurant, with a seasonal menu that was affordable- making me feel that I can indulge more frequently than compared to others. I really look forward to trying other items on the menu as everything really was up to my speed. The dessert menu also featured seasonal items but, I decided to close my eyes and be a good girl when it came to desert this day and didn't really pay attention, but I would love to indulge my next time around. Our server was also great! It's a bummer that I didn't catch her name. The hospitality was amazing! From both our server, the manager and all others we spoke to during our visit. My partner recently read "Unreasonable Hospitality" and now every dining experience is met with our internal agenda and standards now due to this book of how things should be and the way we wanna "feel" while dining. I mean, cmon, how many times have you been out to eat, paid your hard earned money and felt awful afterwards due to how you've been treated? (Or ignored). Solid spot! I would recommend~

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    Independence Prime - Philly Cheesesteak with American Cheese

    Independence Prime

    3.1(184 reviews)
    0.0 mi
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    While on layover at our country's maiden capital city awaiting the overnight transatlantic flight…read morethat'll ferry Leti and I to scenic Lisbon, Portugal, my always gorgeous bride and I were bemused by the Independence Prime, a hip but quirky place who endeavors to "make the airport experience less dreary." Lovely Leti and I were hungrier than jackals after American Airlines dared to nourish our 5.5hr flight from LA to PHL w/ a mere Biscotti wafer paired w/ a 4oz pour of soda- We also had nearly four hours to extinguish til we boarded our connecting flight to Portugal...so we took the bait- "Prime US, Independence Prime" we challenged. Our server was a delightful young Ethiopian lady w/ a dazzling smile and great presence of mind despite her singlehandedly serving the bulk of the restaurant herself. Her relaxed manner amd quick smile paired with good enough service to satisfy us. "But what about the food?!" you holler. The starter, Brussel Sprouts Wok'd with bacon, diced pear and candied walnuts, was a flat non-starter for us. For one, the appetizer was brought out several minutes after our entrees were, a culinary faux pax I thought the Chinese restaurants had monopolized. Second, at $15 the dish was a little overpriced, most notably when you factor in the lack of coherence in the dish. The brussel sprouts were day old, previously fried then reheated. The bacon was a bit underdone and pieces of pear weren't completely cleaved from other pieces. Leti's Chicken Sando was highlighted by a peppery lemon vinaigrette that made the flavors soar like one of the Eagles recent "Super Bowl Champion" banners do at Lincoln Field. Me, humbled to be known in the greater Los Amgeles area as "your favorite Yelp correspondent..." decided that I could not visit Philadelphia Airport and avert ordering a CHEESESTEAK. My cheesesteak was pretty fly! Obligatory amoroso long loaf baguette heaped with tendrils of flaky flat-topped rib eye, oozy Provolone and mushrooms + onions. The fries were hot, not overly-salinated and performed admirably in service of the star, that unctuous homage to Philly herself, the noble cheesesteak! The ambiance was good- The venue fairly thronged with futbol fanatics cheering lustily as Spain delivered the coup de grace, winning shot in the 89th minute to eclipse Belgium in the World Cup quarterfinal. Our bill, for two entrees, one starter, a soda, taxes and tip was $79.73. In the end, Independence Prime may not deliver Prime Time appetizers but the rest of the meal rose to the challenge.

    Had a long layover here in Philadelphia and wanted to have a decent meal, since it was gonna be the…read moreonly hot meal of the day! We walked around the terminal and settled to have a lunch/dinner here since they had Philly Cheesesteaks and when in Philadelphia.... Had to try one. We also checked prices before coming in, and we liked that the seating area here is huge, nice decor, lots of tables, more relaxing spot if you need to kill time and room for luggagge. We placed the order: 2 portions of Philly Cheesesteaks sando-s with fries and 2 Amber Ale-s on draft (from New York). We were shocked that they wanted us to pay upfront and the bill was higher than we calculated. Then I checked everything: there was a 3% Employee Wage and Benefits Fee added to the total and the server picked a tip, on the high end! Not OK! If you want to give benefits for your staff, pay out from your profit from the high prices you charge! I am OK with benefits for people, but I am not responsible for your workers! In my field of work, I get none so I pay for things! Tips- I like to give my tip at the end, based on the quality of service and the quality of food! Not upfront! I actually changed the tip to a smaller amount since: 1. I paid into benefits already 2. I got burned recently a lot with upfront tips and then you get crappy service 3. I am on a budget! Food was decent, the beer - didn't love it, a tad thick, sweet, not your typical crisp Amber ale. Service - very minimal, so my tip was more than fine! I liked the decor, the tables, more relaxed vibe. The food was pretty good. The rest - left a bitter taste in my mouth! I wouldn't come here again, wouldn't recommend and I wish I would have read reviews ahead, but don't always have time!

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