This might be skewed since prices are so much higher in nyc where we live but we thought the food was great and very reasonably priced. Service was attentive and polite. Food came quickly. Ambiance a bit darker than I like but its a vibe so I'm not angry. Good drinks too! Cocktails are usually too sweet for me but the ones my wife and I had were the perfect mix of tasting the alcohol and not being too sweet. read more

This is my second time visiting but this time was strictly for happy hour. This was another pleasant experience and the weather added an extra sprinkle on top of the experience. Pizza- 4/5, I loved that it was a thin crust and cut up in small bites Whipped feta- 3/5, perfect for a warm day. I loved the focaccia bread. I'm not a beats fan so that knocked this down a bit for me HH wine- 3/5 decent Overall I would visit again for sure. I loved the outdoor seating, it was a perfect way to end my Monday. read more

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Pretty good! Visiting fab Philly for a conference downtown, my fellow Elite Yelper and I both came upon Darling Jack's in our search. A third friend suggested a nearby chain, but why forego local flavor and vibes for a cardboard cutout thats available anywhere? It was a late meal so we shared an appetizer and entree: charred broccoli + steak frites. Taking one for the team, I conceded to a medium well cook. And it was still good! I almost always have broccolini instead of broccoli, so was caught off guard by the bright green florets when it arrived to the table. But also very good! The pickled fennel was a delight, and I would have liked even more. We ordered the dessert special of the day, which was some sort of raspberry crumble with crushed pistachios and buttermilk ice cream. It was interesting. Different, for sure. I didnt NOT like it, but the ice crram was the best part. Our server was cool and he was hustling, mostly solo I think. Good pick overall. read more

Darling Jack's Tavern - The dessert special: raspberry pistachio crumble with buttermilk ice cream. Forgot to take photos of the entrée. - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Stopped in here for lunch and first thing you notice is it's designed like a classy old school bar/Restaurant which I think is pretty cool. I was seated immediately in a small booth. I decided to order the tavern brisket dip and beer. The sandwich part wasn't bad although the dip could have been confused with water with some oil because it had no flavor at all and added nothing to the dish. The french fries were made just how I personally like em with some crunch and low/medium salt level. I gave this place three stars but it's more like 3.5 mainly because well it's a nice place it's not doing anything at least with the lunch that almost every other place in the gayborhood part of Philadelphia doesn't do slightly better since there's a ton of restaurants and bars in this area. But if you happen to be near go to it because it's not a bad experience it's just ok read more

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This is a nice tavern style restaurant right in the heart of downtown Philly. It is sandwiched in-between a few other restaurants and with little signage, I had to look around a little to see where the front door was. Inside there is an expansive bar along with 2 smaller bar areas in front of a large dining room on the side. Lots of dark wood interior and a nice decor. Some booths and tables inside, and a few tables outside. Their Happy Hour takes place during the weekdays at both the inside bar and outside tables. We sat at the inside bar and ordered some drinks. They were quite pricey for the small pours and the sugary additives. Better to drink beer or wine here. The Happy Hour food was very good. We started with the Deviled Eggs and the Croquettas. Definitely a good choice on taste and freshness. At the table we ordered a Pizza with Mushrooms, Garlic, and Pepperoni. It was cut into squares and was cooked perfect. The read more

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Really loved dinner and this cozy bistro style spot! We got the whipped ricotta and calamari for appetizers and then I ordered the duck ragu pasta and my husband ordered the steak frites. The apps were good but the duck ragu main course was the stand out- It was light and refreshing with plenty of duck sausage and ragu sauce- delicious! Service was really good as well. We loved it so much that we will likely be back and sit at the bar and eat (seemed like a fun vibe with the bartenders). Definitely check this spot out! read more

Darling Jack's Tavern - Duck pasta - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Darling Jack's is a great Center City spot that hits the sweet spot between neighborhood tavern and upscale casual dining. The vibe is lively, the bar seating is excellent, and it's an easy place to settle in for a relaxed night out. The long hots pizza was the standout, perfectly crispy crust with great flavor, just the right heat from the peppers, and balanced toppings that make it hard to stop eating. Definitely a must order. Service was fantastic throughout, friendly, attentive, and made the experience even better. And honestly, happy hour here is a must stop if you're nearby, great energy, solid deals, and a perfect place to start (or end) your night in Philly. A very solid 4 star spot I'd happily come back to. Don't forget the blood orange margarita! Delicious. read more

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Great place! The food, drinks and service were really good. The bartenders and the cooks know what they are doing. Really good place for a date or meet friends for dinner and drinks. We had the wedge salad and the steak and frites, absolutely delicious! The dessert was great, and the bartender brought us a candle because we mentioned that we were celebrating my birthday. Highly Recommend! Must try when visiting the area. read more

Darling Jack's Tavern - Delicious dessert! - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The place is pretty much bar food at resturaunt price with the exception of the onion soup on happy hour only. Food is mediocre, staff uncaring, and ambiance is just decent enough for a pizza spot read more

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This is my favorite brunch spot at center city. La Colombe coffee is definitely a perk to eat here. My usual is the ancient grain salad with salmon. Everything in it is very healthy: broccoli, kale, chickpeas, and avocado. The French fries are light and not soggy. read more

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The pizza is yummy! I love how they cut them into small squares. Definitely a happy hour go-to. The burger is so tasty. I've gotten it twice and have no pictures of them . The bread pudding is oh so delicious. I highly recommend. The service isn't horrible but wasn't super amazing. The hostess is pleasant and was able to get us happy hour seating at a booth. I love dimly lit places. It gives a speakeasy vibe! I hadn't realized that they have more space on the other side of the wall. It's very cute and jazzy! read more

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I love darling jack's! It's always busy but if you have a reservation they will seat you right away. The French onion soup is my favorite in the city and I also love their pizza. It has a nice dark ambiance. Servers are friendly although sometimes slow during peak hours. read more

Darling Jack's Tavern - French onion soup - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Come here often and the food is always very good, and the bartender Tom is the best! Highly recommend the burger or the watermelon salad in the summer. Also love the blood Orange margarita! read more

Came here for a late lunch on Memorial Day because other places I wanted to try were closed. Turned out to be a happy accident because Darling Jack's is my kinda joint. The place has a throwback feel with a long marble bar, dark wood accents and red-and-white tile floor. The menu is just as classic with a small but well-curated selection of starters, salads, and entrees you'd expect to find in an elite steakhouse. I chose the iceberg wedge salad and my husband got the wagyu french dip, which were both excellent. Before those arrived, though, we began with the whipped feta and roasted beet starters, each perfectly executed. I also got the "healthy green glow" cocktail -- something like a very fresh, herbal gimlet that made my mouth water. Everything we ordered there was a cut above, full of flavor and plated with flair. Service was quick and professional. If I lived in Philly, I'd make Darling Jack's my steady Eddie. read more

Darling Jack's Tavern - Whipped feta app - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Warm and welcoming bar with a dining area as well. There are some small 2 person booths built into the wall in front of the bar which are great to sit at if you want a lively atmosphere but not sitting at the bar. Stopped in for happy hour and tried the whipped ricotta with beets, croquettes, and deviled eggs. Also tried the blood orange margarita which was a huge drink! Ricotta and toast were nice, the beets added a unique twist. Croquettes were dense and rich on top of a creamy sauce. Deviled eggs were good as well. Great happy hour, need to come back and try the pizza next time. Thanks read more

Darling Jack's Tavern - Deviled eggs - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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So I'm very particular with burgers I like to have lettuce and tomato and onion in them. This one specifically did not have that, but I was happily to find out that I could add them if I wanted to the reason why I added vegetables to my burger is because I'd like the freshness that it gives the burger I get tired of the burger otherwise, if I don't have any veggies, the server was amazingly kind and I was able to accommodate this request 10 out of 10 experience will definitely recommend. We also had desserts. The bread pudding was OK. The lemon olive oil cake definitely took the winner for us over the bread pudding. read more

Darling Jack's Tavern - Bread Pudding Lemon Olive Oil Cake - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Stopped in for restaurant week for $45 dinner. It was also happy hour so we got to enjoy $8 cocktails which was a bonus. Favorite bites were the steak tartare, clam chowder, and banana pudding. The rest was still yummy just not something I'd be crazy about getting again. I felt it was a good value for the amount of food we had. read more

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Wow this place is such an amazing brunch place. We ordered the cardamom milk bun - which is huge and can be shared amongst the table. My friend got the sesame salmons bowl and it tasted so healthy and flavorful. The portion sizes are quite generous. I highly recommend this place and would definitely come back again. read more

Darling Jack's Tavern - Warm Cardamom Milk Bun - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Darling Jack's has a pub atmosphere. It has a bar and some seating in the front room with an additional dining room and outdoor seating. We were lucky to get one of the two window seats for Let's Do Lunch promotion. We were disappointed that the menu listed on the Let's Do Lunch website was misleading. The menu lists 3 courses. It does not list that it is only a shared app OR dessert. Each restaurant is different so it would be helpful to have this listed on the menu. The server was a bit annoyed to be asked about it. We shared the roasted beet appetizer. The beets were cooked to a nice texture. The sauce on the bottom was pored well. We both had the fish and chips. The French fries were hot and crisp. My first bite of the fish was just fried breading. About 1/3 of them piece of fish was just breading. The seasoning and actual fish were good. We opted out of dessert. read more

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We are stuffed but SO happy! So glad we found this place for brunch today, neither of us could decide on what to order so we basically grabbed it all and went family style on chicken and waffles, short ribs, chicken bowl and the pancakes. Our server was super attentive, coffee stayed hot and never felt rushed through our meal read more

Came here for brunch but they have a lack of brunch foods. It is mostly lunch foods. That being said, got the chicken and waffles. The chicken was piping hot, tender and flavorful. The waffle was ice cold though. Maybe it was cause it was sitting in the syrup for too long before the chicken was done? We also tried the 2-1-5 which came with a massive amount of food, all of which was the right temperature and delicious. The coffee here was average the service was friendly and nice. Overall, would try again for another meal besides breakfast or brunch but a cool place to check out. read more

Darling Jack's Tavern - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Highly recommend. Fabulous vibe, personable staff, delicious drinks. Do not skip out on this location! read more

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One of my favorite happy hours! While I can only speak to their happy hour specials, there's lot to say and I'm sure the full menu is just is good. A nice variety of apps and small plates. Their smash burger and whipped ricotta is always a hit. Happy hour menu includes a variety or drinks and plates that can get you fed a full meal for under 25 bucks. Seating is typically a bit tough to grab, especially if you dare to go during SIPS, but once you get in the service is quick and staff is friendly. The space hard a dark mood to it with a quiet ambiance even when it's a bit busy. Will be back again soon! read more

I had a solo birthday lunch Friday 12.5.25 after the Dreamworld exhibit at the Philly Museum of Art. I chose to sit at the bar. Service was perfection as per the usual. Food and cocktails were fantastic. There are so many options in the city. When I do come in I find myself gravitating to Darling Jack's. That says it all. Thanks for a stellar birthday lunch in the city. read more

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Sausage and long hots pizza was a 10/10. Thin, crispy bottom, flavorful toppings with the perfect amount of cheese. Pizza came out hot and fresh. read more

Darling Jack's Tavern - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

We came for lunch and even with a smaller menu than dinner the items held a wide variety and still lived up to the taste we were hoping for! The fried fish sandwich was incredible and although you had to eat the mozzarella sticks with a fork and knife the flavor from the sauce and the tomatoes were astounding! Our server was very friendly and had plenty of recommendations of the menu and ways to add to the food item to make them even better. read more

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The space itself is bigger than it looks, gorgeous bar and just 10/10 vibes. Of my 2 visits here. We absolutely loved the food and service! PS: they have the best French onion Soup In Philadelphia. The charred broccoli is amazing too. read more

Darling Jack's Tavern - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

My brother and I grabbed brunch here and sat at the bar. The food and drinks were amazing and service was pretty good, can't complain ! We had the crispy rosemary potatoes on the side, my brother had the buttermilk pancakes with blueberry compote while I had a bacon and butternut squash Alfredo and arugula pizza which was delicious and so woodfire-baked and crunchy!! For drinks, we went for the non-alcohol options which I don't have the name of, but they were very good. read more

Darling Jack's Tavern - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

What a fantastic find. The decor is absolutely wonderful. It's a busy place, and the food was excellent! We ordered the mushroom/garlic pizza to start. Wow. It's thin and crispy, with incredible flavor. I had the salmon bowl and my husband had the burger. My salmon bowl was amazing! So fresh and flavorful, with a perfect balance of textures! I loved it. My husband said his burger was outstanding. Definitely check this place out. Loved it. read more

Visited here recently for lunch and left a happy customer. The fish sandwich on the lunch menu tasted great! Well proportioned for lunch hour which made me full but not too stuff. Will be back again to try the other items they offer. Very cozy inside and perfect for date night! Service was excellent very attentive answered questions about the food! Will be back soon. Thank you! read more

This was genuinely the best meal I've had in a really, really long time. Everything was amazing! My mom, brother, and I were traipsing around the city on the first Sunday of February when it was suddenly dinner time. A quick search told me Darling Jack's was a quick 7-minute walk away. Braving the wind and chill, we trekked there without a reservation and hoped for the best. They were able to seat us immediately, which was awesome. I don't think I'd risk the no-reservation thing during peak times though. The host was super nice and let me know the space used to house Lolita's. I knew it felt familiar for a reason! We were seated in a half booth in their dining room. The booths are super comfy and the ambiance is cozy and warm. Our server, Jason, was top tier. He was on top of things all night and also just very friendly; he even snapped our photo for us. My brother ordered a red wine, I ordered their spiced vodka drink, and my mom asked for a sweet cocktail with a gin base. They crafted a sweetened gimlet for her, and she loved it. My brother and I enjoyed our drinks as well. I ordered the pepperoni pizza, which was super thin and delightful with a nice but not overpowering kick to it. My mom and brother both ordered the butternut squash ravioli, and they loved their dishes. We also started with the mozzarella sticks. There were three of them and they were PERFECT. Legit possibly the best I've ever had, truly, without exaggeration. For dessert, we were all stuffed but couldn't help but indulge. My mom had the banana pudding tiramisu and adored it. I ordered the cheesecake and it was pretty good. My brother had the chocolate mousse and also liked it. This spot shines on all fronts. I wouldn't hesitate to return. I want to try more of their pizzas and perhaps dive into their other entree options too. It's been a really tough couple of months for my family, we've had back to back losses, so having such a lovely night out was really important and extremely valuable. Thank you, thank you. read more

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Darling Jack's is the type of place that will become your favorite. The ambience is warm and cozy, while also being chic and classic. The juxtaposition is the result of two distinct spaces comprising the whole. The first area when you enter is a cool bar with a few two person booths and small tables. The second area is the cozy classic dining room with pane glass window allowing in natural light and allowing diners to see and feel the hustle and bustle outside. Both spaces are abutted by a tidy open kitchen. In the winter, the kitchen's pizza ovens and grills are as warming as a fireplace hearth. The entire vibe and service is friendly, able, and knowledgeable. The food is simply excellent. The charred broccoli is mouth watering superb. The cruciferous vegetable is charred and tossed in white balsamic dressing, tonnato, pickled fennel, and Royer Mountain cheddar melty topping. This is the queen of all restaurant broccoli dishes. Add a crock of French onion soup, and that might be my last supper starter course. I love pizza, and their cheese pizza is nothing basic. It's the dough, the ovens, the quality ingredients, the mix of provolone and mozzarella cheeses, and the soul they put into making it that has me always ordering it. I should try the others, but I am like a five year old who only wants his cheese pizza. I treat the pizza like a second course to, begrudgingly, share with the table. It is a perfect prelude to the butternut squash ravioli. Just reading those words and these ingredients: butternut squash stuffed raviolis, hazelnut brown butter, sage, smoked ricotta salata, and a healthy dose of garlic. Pasta, butternut squash, brown butter...how could this be anything but phenomenal? It is just that since the cooking is precise. My favorite dish here is the Coal Grilled Trout! Coal-fire may be the magic being spun in the kitchen. The trout is so fresh one would think the restaurant caught it using a fly rod on the banks of a winding Wyoming river somewhere. The perfectly cooked trout is encased in celery root farroto, herbs, green olive-fennel gremolata, and lemon. View the photos accompanying this review for a visual. Now go there and experience the joy. On to the desserts! I rarely have room, but when I do, I get the Warm Apple Bourbon Bread Pudding. The name does it justice. Topped with crème fraiche ice cream, bourbon caramel, and salty walnuts; you will happily break all the dietary oaths and New Year resolutions. I must share some of this review love for the cocktails, too. The bartenders make the perfect old fashioned (in the best possible way) Old Fashion (ask for extra Luxardo cherries). Moreover, almost every specialty cocktail on the menu is worthy of pulling up a barstool and imbibing a tipple or two. The Turtleneck is the perfect balance of sweet and savory with Grand Marnier (my favorite liquor digestif) and chocolate bitters. Also, Jessie's Goldrush with chamomile bourbon and honey will have you rethinking the Jack Daniel's Honey based drinks in favor of this far better choice. What is more, the prices are so reasonable compared to high falutin establishments with fancier aspirations but woefully less substance going for them. Darling Jack's Tavern is a Five Star restaurant in every sense of the word. read more

Have been here a few times for lunch and always a fun casual experience. The pasta and pizza are great and they have a rotating seasonal menu which makes it fun to come back again and again. One summer they had this corn pasta dish which was amazing and I still dream about that and hope they bring it back! The service is fast and great for a quick sit down lunch in the city. read more

We went to this restaurant after the flower show and really enjoyed our time. The ambiance is really cute and the booth we sat in was very cozy. Great burgers and we got the lemon cake for dessert. Would return! read more

Darling Jack's Tavern - Lemon cake - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

A Local couple recommended this eatery on our last night in the city. So glad we took their advice! The food was great, we had the chicken and substituted the potatoes for broccoli-OMG. Who raves about broccoli?? Our dinner was delicious, the atmosphere was lively and the ambiance was inviting. Our server, Catherine, was very personable and up beat. Great customer service. Catherine and our dinner at Darling Jack's really made are last night in Philadelphia memorable. read more

Our server was awesome! We went for restaurant week and tried a butternut squash pasta and a braised short rib, both of which were superb. The beef tartare and feta appetizer are tasty and excellently portioned. The salad was bright and had the perfect amount of acidity. I appreciated the spacious booth and liked observing the bar. Definitely worth going to! read more

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Went to Darling Jacks Tavern for their famous tavern style pizza. This pizza doesn't disappoint! Excellent taste, very nice and crispy crust. Cheese is a combination of mozzarella and provolone. Nicely cooked and tasty: great thin and crispy pizza cut into squares. This is now one of my favorite pizzas in Philadelphia! If you like thin and crispy pizza then this is the place for you! Highly recommended and will definitely be back! read more

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Something lost, something gained. Parted with $85 dollars and the opportunity to have a good main course in the city, gained the experience of chowing down on some very good appetizers and tried one new drink. Darling Jack's Tavern was kind of a mixed bag for me. My friend and I started with the steak tartare, the tartare was exceptional, although I would not recommend you put it on top of the potato chips that accompany it. It is salty enough, no need to have the vehicle to your mouth containing more sodium than the very seasoned steak tartare. Second appetizer was the charred broccoli, white balsamic dressing, tonnato, pickled fennel, Royer mountain cheddar, were the items that they paired with the broccoli. This was the highlight of the meal, taste buds lit up with this delicious ensemble. For an entry I really wanted a filling meal as I did not eat much at all that day and just couldn't locate the right entree. I did not want a pizza, burger, fish, or lamb skewers, so I leaned into one of my old standbys, pasta and seafood. Unfortunately, I was not a big fan of the shrimp they use, and the meal was very spicy but just didn't hit the mark of a fulfilling meal. On to the drinks. This place gives off the vibe of a speakeasy, so I was expecting some unique and strong cocktails. I tried the Persephone, madeira, dry vermouth, ruby port, pine amaro, bitters. I couldn't taste the alcohol and at $16 bucks a pop sorry but do not recommend. For my second drink, I went with one of the two martinis they have listed, the don't do me dirty darling. Now that drink is a classic dirty martini, nothing wrong with a classic but again I am looking for some unique craft cocktails when I am dining at a place that is called Darling Jack's Tavern. My friend had Jessie's Goldrush, chamomile bourbon, honey, lemon. When I asked him if it was good, he replied just okay, and then abandoned ship on ordering more cocktails and just went with a beer. This restaurant is getting a lot of hype lately, many top ten or top twenty-five lists of places to go in the city. I think if you order the right items, you will have a great time here. For me, I am one and done and thankful for the experience but will not be back. As always people SYOY!!! read more

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Second time here. Ordered delivery this time. Packaging was great including bread pudding which had ice cream and you can tell they were very thoughtful about packaging to ensure it arrived it good shape. The zucca pizza was incredible and I could get that pizza every single time!! So many good desserts to try. One pizza is definitely enough to share but if I was hungry enough and just had the pizza, I could definitely consume alone. Crust is thin which I like. read more

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Darling Jack's Tavern, and the bar team went above and beyond! The bartender not only nailed the Old Fashion but also got me an off-menu side salad--light, refreshing, and just enough to convince myself I was making balanced choices (before diving headfirst into indulgence). Then came the cannelloni, stuffed with braised short rib and shiitake mushrooms, topped with burrata so rich it should have its own trust fund. Just when I thought I'd reached peak decadence, the lemon zest swooped in to brighten things up--like that friend who insists on a spritz of perfume before you leave the house. Great food, even better service--Travelin' Broke approved and worth every bite! read more

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