Friday Saturday Sunday absolutely was everything I expected it to be. I went with one of my close friends, who was lucky enough to snag a reservation! The restaurant has a warm, intimate atmosphere that makes it easy to relax and actually enjoy conversation. Each course was thoughtfully crafted, and the menu flowed together beautifully. Everything we had was delicious, but the short rib was the undeniably the standout for me. It was incredibly tender and SO flavorful. Between the atmosphere, food and attentive service, I can see why this Michelin star is well deserved. read more

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Seasonal Snacks - bluefin tuna: 10/10, scallop with uni: 7/10 Summer Vegetables - corn, lobster, tomato: 10/10 Fusilli - clams, allium ash, lobster sauce: 10/10 Sweetbread Pressé - griddle cake, plantain, vin blanc: 10/10 Halibut - sauce vin jaune, salsa verde, coco bread: 8/10 Koshihikari Rice - aji dulce, crispy mangalitsa: 7/10 Grilled Short Rib - oxtail jus, peanut: 9/10 Duck Egg Semifreddo - rhubarb, strawberry, sfumato: 9/10 read more

Literally one of the best meals I've ever had! So this is definitely a splurge, it's expensive. But you are getting not only spectacular food, but exquisite service, a gorgeous and intimate environment and a long and lingering meal - they aren't rushing you out here, they want you to rest between courses and have an excellent experience. It's a set prix fix menu that changes regularly of seven courses plus an opening snack and two desserts. Portions are tiny but it adds up and you will not leave hungry! I am a vegetarian and they easily accommodated me with advanced notice. They also offer a wine pairing, which we skipped, but know friends have done it and said it was fabulous (but be forewarned... they give full pours so you will be very tipsy!). We saw some couples sharing a single wine pairing and that seemed like a smart idea. It's very hard to get a reservation- on the first of the month they open up reservations for the following month, and they go fast! It's on the second floor of an old townhouse so there are stairs to climb. The first floor is a bar with first come, first serve seating. At the bar they have a different menu with full sized portions. Can't wait to go back and try that out! Highly, highly recommend and I can't wait for an excuse to go back! read more

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I was so excited to go to FSS after they won a Michelin star. However, I left disappointed and will likely not be returning. We got the tasting menu (with the additional lobster snack), and got 3 drinks total. After tax and tip, this meal cost us ~$600 dollars for 2 people. At that price point this should've been the best meal I've ever had in philly - or one of the best in my life tbh. But I was so disappointed in each dish. Almost everything fell flat to my palate. With small bite presentations such as this, I firmly believe that each bite needs to taste like a flavor bomb in my mouth. Instead, it all tasted very 2 dimensional and was severely lacking in some acidity or spice. Didn't even bother taking a picture of all the dishes. I don't believe FSS is on par with other Michelin star meals I've had, especially not at this price point. Overall, don't waste your money at FSS if you want to celebrate an occasion. You're honestly better off going to a starr restaurant and paying less than half the price ‍ read more

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I didn't take pics because I was too distracted by how good my drinks were. I walked in without a reservation and after waiting a few moments I was able to get a seat at the bar. The staff was great about getting me seated and taking care of me while I was there. At the bartenders suggestion, I had The Assassins Handbook. It was the perfect amount of smooth and spice. My intention was to try something different but I ended up having two of the same drink. It was so good. I also had the smoked herring spaghetti which was delicious. The next time I'm in Philly I would love to go back and try some other items on the menu. read more

Friday Saturday Sunday - Menu - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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False prophet - smoky, nice drink Offshore banking - really like this sweeter drink, unique, strong, tasty, unique flavor Free sparkling wine for returning, nice bonus Appetizer seafood based, scallop was my favorite of the three, coconut hinted foam Only time I've had caviar that I enjoyed not too salty. Potato soup was good but not as special Squid ink pasta with clam diced up - delicious, slight kick, one of my favorites Sweetbread - unique, tastes like fatty chicken with finely chopped ratatouille - tasty, different Fish - slightly undercooked fish - bread was buttery smell but not that strong buttered taste, great texture Pork adobe - one of my lesser favorites but still good, crispy top Temperature controlled tea. Warm but not too hot to burn yourself Short rib - very unique, flavorful, almost slow cooked but still hard texture - great tasting, one of the favorites 3 desserts one of which was free. Strawberry tarte was great and enjoyed it but the ice particles on the first part of the dessert was so unique - flavorful ice to complement the dish. Bonus extra chocolate pastry - hard on the outside and gooey on the inside. Unique texture just the least favorite of the 3. Each dish has a flower or decorative piece carefully placed. So well crafted. Some I have no idea how you would make and would require so much practice for certain dishes. Service was outstanding. Anytime you walked by they would excuse themselves and let you walk past them before carrying on. They folded my napkin as I went to the restroom. Upstairs ambiance is more formal restaurant vibe with the bar downstairs where you can order à la Carte. Bathroom was probably the biggest let down - small and hard to lock the door. This is one of my all time favorite restaurants in terms of food, with perfect service. For the price and value it's a must. Walked away full (not always the case with tasting menus), dishes were intricate and delicious, flawless service. Would love to show all my friends this place and come back. Upgrade the bathroom and there would be nothing left to adjust. Food: 5/5 Ambiance: 4.95/5 Service: 5/5 read more

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I was finally lucky enough to score a reservation here and while it is pricey, it is one of the few "big name" spots that exceeds the hype. The service is 10/10 and the food is what you'd expect from a Michelin star restaurant. Side note, their Old Fashioned is probably the best in the city. read more

I dont every do 5 stars but this place was awesome. Staff was great service great food was great!!!!! Very expensive but everything was great read more

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On a recent trip to Philly, Friday Saturday Sunday came highly recommended. Their upstairs dining room is reservation only and features a tasting menu for $165 a person. This trip was planned kind of last minute so we weren't able to snag a res and instead, opted to sit downstairs at "The Lover's Bar". The host seems to only handle upstairs dining so for bar seating, you go straight to the bartenders and let them know you want a seat. They add you to a "waitlist" which is essentially just a mental list they keep tabs of. We stood with drinks waiting for about 90 minutes before some seats became available. My ~one~ complaint about this place is that if you're going to have people standing around waiting for a while, add hooks for bags along the back wall. Sitting my purse down on the ground or on the small countertop next to a candle wasn't exuding hospitality and left a bad first impression for me. However, all was forgiven once we got those coveted bar seats. The bartenders were amazing. Efficient, friendly, personable. The dirty martini wasn't my favorite and I would've preferred different olives but the food was incredible. The steak tartare was in my top five favorite steak tartares. They served it alongside crudite for me since I'm gluten free. This was SUCH a nice touch and something restaurants rarely offer to do. The steak was also incredible and beautifully plated. The chicken liver pate is a fan favorite here as well, and while it wasn't my favorite, my boyfriend loved it. We also had the salad - I can't remember exactly what it was but I do remember it was lovely. Perhaps the most memorable thing about this bar is the unique contraption created by the bar director. It uses the fibonacci sequence to randomly generate a perfectly balanced cocktail. Spin the wheel and let the experiment begin! It's such an ingenious idea. I definitely recommend you add Lover's Bar to the top of your list! read more

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Deserving of their Michelin star. Food was uniquely seasoned. Loved the snacks and egg caviar. Service was excellent with staff knowledgeable about wines. Wine pairing had generous pours so don't order cocktails and don't drive yourself home. Sit either by the window or at the table in the corner overlooking restaurant. Interesting murals on wall. Worth visiting and will return. read more

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We tried the tasting menu for a birthday. It was a fun experience. The service was very attentive and kept the courses flowing at a reasonable pace. The flavors and presentation were inventive. We enjoyed the meal, but not sure if worth the cost for us. It may be that we don't ascribe as much value to the technical difficulty of each dish (I didn't eat much in preparation for this meal and came very hungry. Maybe I was too hungry and didn't appreciate the execution as much!) I especially enjoyed the duck, pull apart bread, soup, and miniature ice cream read more

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A+ on the novelty of the courses and the presentation of the food. Also, I loved the decor and overall ambience of the restaurant. Friday Saturday Sunday set expectations extremely high with their price. I was hoping to have my mind blown with every single course, but I wasn't quite there with some of the courses. Specifically, it seemed like some of the courses were stomach fillers that weren't particularly exciting flavor wise, such as the fry bread that was on the menu during my visit and the dessert. read more

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Took a while to get a reservation, but well worth the wait! Tasting menu was fantastic, appropriately portioned, and well paced. Very generous pours if you go with the wine pairing. Interior is intimate and well decorated. Bonus points for fab lighting. read more

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Stopped by the Lovers Bar for a wonderful drink and dinner tasting menu experience. Decor and ambiance is so welcoming and cozy. The bar features all premium spirits and mixes, and the bartenders are high level professional mixologists able to make anything you desire! Spinning the wheel is a great experience and there are some quite exotic combinations on it. The drink I got was perfect and unique. Also ordered a few other classy cocktails which were mixed and made to perfection. As to the tasting menu, each course of the eight was plated and presented perfectly with nothing out of place. Each course was brought out and fully explained what it was. The flavors complemented each other so well, and all the savories or sweets were at maximum levels. Just flawless dishes plate after plate with the highest quality ingredients executed with amazing skill. Definitely one of the top restaurants in this city from food to staff to ambiance. I will be so happy to see the owner chef duo and entire restaurant team earn well deserved Michelin star(s) next month. Phenomenal and flawless all around. Thanks read more

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I know I've been sleeping on the food scene in Philly nowadays, but I'm happy I finally got to come try this place I thought the food was delicious and was an extremely fair price for the tasting menu. Nothing was a super stand out, just an all around great meal. read more

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Vibes: classy, intimate but approachable; bring a friend or a few; on the bustling, louder side Tasting notes: - Snacks: appreciated the rundown and then the order of eating; favorite was the tender scallop with rich, aromatic coconut foam - Eggs and caviar: a surprising soup that almost comes across as a chowder in its creaminess and savoriness - Pasta: absolutely indulgent, cheesy and umami rich bites - Sweetbreads: mushroomy with an excellently crunchy exterior - Halibut: fish itself was flaky and tender; all I wanted to do was dip the fragrant, buttery bread in the lobster sauce - Koshihikari rice: served with perfectly executed duck; a little smoky, a little crispy, incredibly balanced; my favorite of the night - Short rib: extremely buttery slices, felt like I was eating wagyu - Allium tea: warm and comforting, much like a kombu broth, a nice interlude before the finale - Dessert: completely surprised by the variety; favorite was the fudgy devil's food cake that was lightened by passionfruit curd and crispy meringue Other thoughts: - Service is friendly and warm - We opted to share the wine pairing which had generous enough pours for two of us to enjoy - Gorgeous plating and wonderful explanations of each dish, which were fairly complex - Tasting menu was super filling, and we ended up taking the caneles home Impression: I can absolutely see why this has been the talk of the town for so long! I will be dreaming about the meal for a long time! read more

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Really more a generous 3.5 star. The place has received a lot of accolade since being rewarded a Michelin star and it's nice to have Philly's food scene be finally recognized more broadly. FSS is good but requires a bit of rationalizing to justify the value. Some of the plates on the tasting menu were superlative notably the short rib and halibut which were both very well prepared from a technical point of view. The allium-ash infused fusilli was creative and tasty. Many of the other dishes either had an element of tastiness or interesting creativity but much less of both combined. A few bites were outright pedestrian even if served in finer ware. You won't go away unsatisfied given the lineup of small dishes served, but we also felt somewhat carbed-up. Service was good but not quite yet the earnest discipline found in repeat Michelin fine dining establishments. Not a negative and more a view that it wasn't a standout quality. Overall it was a good meal, though one a bit short on unique-ness or a balanced wow factor. Perhaps we shouldn't have had a bit lofty expectations given the hype, star and premium. It's worth a visit if budget is not an issue, but we went away a bit underwhelmed. read more

Best meal I've had in Philly so far. Michelin worthy. 8 course tasting and the whole meal was incredible but the first 2 dishes blew us away. Great start! So much flavor in the 3 pieces of the snack dish, and love the presentation! The "eggs" of eggs & caviar was delicious. Again, love the presentation. The corn caramelle also so flavorful. Not what I was expecting. These 3 were my favorite. I wouldn't normally order sweetbread so I told myself not to think about it when I saw it on the menu, but nicely done. There was a crispiness but I think I would have liked more of a crunch in this. Overall, pleasantly surprised with this dish. I enjoyed the sauce the fish was in and the homemade coco bread dipped in that gave a comforting feel. The rice & duck dish had a strong smokiness. Very good but at this point I was getting full and couldn't finish it. The steak also very good and loved the puree. Nice creaminess to it. To finish, we had the black tea cake. I think that was toasted milk on top. Wow. Both rich and light. It's our anniversary so we also got a couple other desserts. They were all tasty and that chocolate one was another surprise once you bite in. Definitely needed the coffee at the end to help with dessert. Too much to finish but it was all so good. Outstanding meal, excellent service, and I absolutely loved the R&B playing. Great vibe. So satisfied with this experience and strongly recommend everyone visit them. read more

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Absolutely incredible dinner from start to finish with delectable food, impeccable service, and an overall stellar experience. It's easy to see why they were awarded the 2023 James Beard Award for Outstanding Restaurant. Originally, I didn't see any reservations for the date we wanted, but set a notification for any cancellations and was rewarded --- so definitely don't get disheartened if the day you want is not available. Our group of four was seated quickly in a cute, round corner booth that was tucked away in the back and offered more privacy than most of the other tables, which were predominantly the classic two-top chair + bench on the wall set-up. The service was knowledgeable and friendly all evening, with multiple staff members explaining the dishes, engaging in conversation about our favorite dishes and making sure our plates were cleared efficiently. They also worked very well as a team. We enjoyed trying several different cocktails with my favorite being the Smoked Eggplant Spritz, which had a unique but perfect balance of flavors. As for the food --- we enjoyed every bite. While the portions are small, they wind up being the perfect amount of food so that we left feeling satiated but not uncomfortably full. My favorite was the ham course, which featured ham tortellini with collard greens in a smoky pork broth that reminded me of ramen, but the tomato and mozzarella tart in the opening appetizer course was a very close second. We also loved the fish with coconut broth and leeks, but really, all of the courses had highlights for us. A note to anyone with accessibility concerns: the main dining area is up a steep flight of stairs and there's no alternative. I'd definitely love to go back, but will probably wait a few months for the menu to change a bit. According to our waiter, they change a course or two at a time as opposed to a whole menu overhaul to allow adequate attention to R&D. Very much looking forward to seeing what comes next! read more

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Of course this review is extremely late but the food speaks for itself. A special place to celebrate a special dinner. Always a winner! read more

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Ahhh can I go here everyday?! What an absolute treat to dine here! It's a tasting menu so the experience delivers on that fancy mystique and coupled it with a homey, comfortable ambiance. We had made reservations a while ago and had heard great things about this place! After being seated, we were introduced to how things would work. We were provided the menu for our viewing pleasure but since some items were not vegetarian, the chef had other options that would come out in place of the ones with animal products. Every bite was just amazing. Lots of great use of ingredients and flavor profiles. I really appreciated the portions as it was enough for you to savor but not overfilling from plate to plate that you couldn't complete your full meal. The service was excellent and our waitress was so great with explaining everything on the plates as well as what drinks would pair well. Side note: there is a wine pairing option with the meal but we ended up doing cocktails - but definitely something to explore! Such a great meal, service, ambiance! Looking forward to another reason already to go back! read more

Friday Saturday Sunday - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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An amazing experience from end to end! I'll be honest, I had mixed feelings about the pre fixe menu. I loved the idea of checking my stomach at the door and allowing the chef to do their thing. On the other hand, would I like it? Would it meet my growing expectations on FSS? The answer was, in spite of significant hype and exceedingly high expectations, absolutely amazing. The only things you need to think about with regards to FSS is when you'd want to make a reservation and what cocktail(s) you might want along with your meal! read more

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This place was so cool. I did the tasting menu and got to try some really unique foods that were expertly prepared. This place was the 2023 James Beard winner for Outstanding Restaurant and I can see why. It was amazing! The bartender was pretty awesome too. The place had a fun vibe. Reservations are required. It was not a huge amount of food for the price tag. Still worth it for the quality and taste of the food, and the unique culinary experience. read more

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There was not a miss with one bite in this meal. Cannot wait to go back and would love to grab a seat at the bar downstairs and try something off the a la carte menu but wouldn't hesitate to book the full tasting menu again either. Service was attentive and made you feel welcome. Great wine list. read more

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Friday Saturday Sunday is all about the Beginning Middle End, the totality of the experience from start to finish. Chef Chad Williams is a culinary maestro who created for us a beautiful composition starting with a delicious sonata allegro in the form of wonderful, lively starters and ending with a sonata rondo with sublime sweets that were the perfect ending notes to a perfect night. We were seated promptly at a wonderful table and Tracy our server was stellar from beginning to end. We started with some signature cocktails, for my spouse, the Assassin's Handbook (cognac, Jamaican rum, Averna, mulled wine shrub and a hit of habanero) and for me, The Queen of Two Worlds (Guyanese rum, coffee liqueur, passionfruit). We loved them - I never would never have paired coffee liqueur and passionfruit but it worked beautifully in this cocktail and they were the perfect opening act. The real performance began with the first dish CRUDO - a duo of wonderful bites, one was a bite of tartare on brioche, and the other was a small tartlet with ossetra caviar, tuna crudo, manzano pepper and a silky sabayon. Two to three bites of pure Heaven. The tartlet shell was shatteringly crisp and yet it melted in the mouth with the creamy sabayon, ossetra caviar and tuna crudo. Next up was SQUASH - a bowl layered with foie gras, chestnut-squash custard with some crunchy bits and truffle. This was superb - words cannot express how good, but our bowls were spotless (and we aren't squash fans!) BEET was an interesting dish of grilled blackberry, agnoletti, buttermilk and again - bowls scraped spotless. SWEETBREADS were crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside, the mushroom and plantain delightful under a beautiful vin blanc sauce. We made the dishwasher happy, yet again. FISH was a beautiful halibut in a pool of a coconut milk-based sauce that was flecked with flavor and it was exquisite - we both loved this dish and if we had to rank the dishes - this likely would hold the top spot in a menu filled with number ones. GRILLED QUAIL was just that, perfectly executed and intriguingly paired with a pâté smear and a basket of mini coco bread filled with pâté. I will be making Chef's version of coco bread for my next apéro! NEW YORK STRIP was perfectly cooked and the cabbage and root veg were fantastic. The purée of sweet potato was great and the addition of the Columbian pandebono and the broth at the end of this course was perfection. BAY LEAF SEMIFREDDO was SO brilliant and a wonderful end note to a sumptuous meal. The flavor of the bay leaf was just right, the caramelized milk was a delightful surprise the pear and red verjus added a nice tart note. This was truly one of the best meals we have had across Asia, Europe, Canada and the USA - just wonderful from start to finish. BUT THERE'S MORE: - we had coffee with dessert and were then treated to a slice of classic and perfectly executed Marjolaine with nutty meringue, rich chocolate ganache, vanilla and hazelnut on a plate wishing me "Happy Birthday" in chocolate and two perfectly cooked cannelés (à l'orange) de Bordeaux! A memorable meal. A meal that embodied the taste and the experience of fine dining at its best. Bravo and thanks to Chef Williams and the crew at Friday Saturday Sunday. We already have our next visit on our calendar! read more

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Id say good, not great for me! We did the tasting menu on october 5th. I thought about half the dishes were phenomenal, while the back half was just ok. Some of them lacked depth of flavor ie the steak, mahi mahi..also I was raised by food network, but nothing couldve prepared me for the sweetbread...idk it just wasnt my thing. Some of the dishes were sooo creative and beautifully presented. You could really tell a lot of intention went behind crafting a memorable dining experience..some dishes more than others, but overall id def recommend giving the tasting menu a shot for yourself. I have to say, the staff was probably also the most attentive, not pushy (like at all), and least pretentious ive ever come across at a higher end restaurant. Intimate settings like this can be intimidating for me but trust me its a good time here. read more

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Note: This review is from 2024. Not sure what happened to my previous review. Absolutely everything was excellent, just about perfectly prepared. But nothing was exceptional, rising to a level that would justify the price -- apart from dessert, which was an otherworldly strawberry panna cotta with flavors and textures that simply danced around in your mouth. For these prices, you need at least 2-3 items that you'll remember the rest of your life. Without that, it felt like nowhere near worth it, even though everything was delicious. The consistency of execution is noteworthy, but you've got to level up at these prices. Without that, instead of leaving the meal somewhat elated, I was a bit disappointed. I am not paying $200 to feel disappointed! read more

A busy but intimate atmosphere. The food is amazing and service was incredible. The tasting menu is more than filling (if that is your concern). By dessert we were stuffed, so pace yourself. Surprisingly, the bar program is one of the best around and your server is able to make incredible off-menu suggestions. This is a must visit for Philly. read more

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This was the perfect place to celebrate my birthday, which happened to coincide with the restaurant's birthday! The food is approachable yet impeccably done. Think comforting, filling morsels, but elevated and executed with peak precision, and with a slight twist. I loved every bite: the perfectly toasted bread on the beef tartare, with that little spritz of dill; the crusty crudo bursting with all the best flavors of the sea; the crisp skin of the roasted quail, floating on a leg of juicy meat; the subtle tartness and creamy mouthfeel of the bay leaf semifreddo... I could go on and on. Dish after dish, comforting, familiar but better than anything you might actually recall...and not only that, but you will leave stuffed. Very friendly staff, cute interior, with classic jams playing that have been sampled often. It's fancy but low-key at the same time, which was exactly what I needed. Highly recommend! read more

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As soon as FriSatSun won it's James Beard award, we knew we had to go! IT was never honestly much on our radar, but after reading all the reviews and accolades, we were hooked. My husband snagged us reservations a few days before my birthday as a celebration. The restaurant is adorable - love the restaurants that are in old homes and repurposed into restaurants! We travelled upstairs to our table; the vibe was pretty dark and moody but also cozy and modern - the ideal date night spot. Our server was super friendly, walking us through the restaurant's history, the menu, optional additions, and our beverage options. Of course, the tasting menu is the star of the show. Adding truffles to the dishes was an option ,but we decided against. The 8 courses were all fantastic and all very unique. The highlights of the meal were the sweet breads, the quail with accompanying bread, and the crudo. I felt comfortably full by the time dessert rolled around, and I was surprised to see an extra dessert (chocolate cake with hazelnuts) brought to the table for my birthday! Every dish was prepared with such care and presented similarly, really making for a remarkable experience. We did opt for the wine pairing, which is well worth the money. I will give the caveat though that there is a wine with each dish and the pours are very generous - fair warning for lightweights! Each wine had a high level of thought accompanying it and it's pairing with the food, and I particularly loved that the wines we tasted were only available through the tasting experience (i.e. you could not get a bottle or glass of them). The wine pairing certainly elevated our meal! I was blown away by the amount of thought and finesse that came with each dish and wine glass at Friday Saturday Sunday. Of course, the food was incredible and extremely memorable, and I can understand all the well-deserved accolades! It is a special occasion spot and not a place for your run of the mill date night spot (or a place to frequent on the regular - it would damper the "special-ness" of the experience), but it should be on every food lover's restaurant bucket list! I am incredibly thankful that my husband grabbed very coveted reservations, and I am so grateful to check another James Beard winner off our list! Thank you Friday Saturday Sunday for such a phenomenal dining experience - we can't wait to celebrate a future special occasion here :) read more

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Got reservations here right before they won their James Beard Award. Thank god too because it was really hard to get a reservation after. This place has a prefixed menu. The menu changes seasonally. We did the optional wine pairing which was pretty awesome. I highly suggest the optional wine pairing. The place offered extras as well from what was on their menu. Since it was my friend's birthday they gave a free slice of cake (which was delicious) and they also gave a free small bite at the beginning of the meal. I thought with all the small plates I would still be hungry but I was pretty full after going here. While I didn't find the food amazing, the service at this place was pretty good. Everyone on staff really makes this place pop. read more

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Friday Saturday Sunday! First thing first, you have to prepay to dine ($165 pp) During the reservation process, your cc will be collected and charged. There is an option to cancel with full refund, so just refer to the confirmation email if you find yourself needing to explore that option. The menu is served as advertised, with 8 dishes. It was my birthday so we received a few off menu items like steak tartare, chocolate cake and canelès. My favorites in order of preference: 1) NY strip, oxtail jus and cabbage 2) sweet corn 3) Quail with pate and coco bread 4) sweetbreads The cocktails were also good, some boozier than others. I got the 'Assassin's Handbook' which featured cognac, Jamaican rum and mulled wine. So good, I ordered it 2x! I also got an after dinner cocktail, can't remember the name as it was called 'bartenders choice' on the bill, however it was the bars take on an elevated Expresso martini. All in all, a great special occasion spot! read more

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Came here to celebrate my husband's and my wedding anniversary last week. We arrived 15 minutes before our reservation and ended up waiting for quite some time. The hostess was very nice and apologetic. It was a full house and there was nothing she could have possibly done. After a while, we finally got seated. My husband and I were both starving, since we were saving our appetites for their 8-course tasting menu. It took some time for the first course to be served, and every course after that took another 20-30 minutes. We were at the restaurant for ~3 hours. Everything tasted good for the most part. Our favorite course though, was the first course, a one bite crudo that tasted so fresh, so balanced, so wholesome. Not to say the rest of the courses after that were not good, but they were just not as great as the first course. Also, not to nitpick, but there was no theme to the tasting menu. It appeared to be just a mix of fusion of cuisines. Each of the courses may look small, but by the 7th course, my husband and I were stuffed to the max. We had one course left, which was dessert. The Meyer Lemon Semifreddo was so yummy and the perfect bite to the entire meal... Until the kitchen sent out two pieces of cake for our anniversary, which was super sweet. Throughout our entire time at the restaurant, the entire staff, from the hostess, to the waitstaff to the chef, have just been so good to us. So, we ate the two pieces of cakes and was ready to walk out with our stuffed bellies when.... our server brought us out some more treats! Two cannelles! WOW! And they were so well baked, too. So we ate those too and left even more full than before. For $155/person, the tasting menu was reasonably priced for the amount of delicious food we ate. Just be prepared for a long dinner. Order a bottle of wine or two, and just enjoy. read more

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We arrived at Friday, Saturday, Sunday promptly at 8:00 p.m. for our Friday dining room reservation. I walked first into the narrow entrance door of the restaurant, since the booking was under my name. An unsmiling woman was posted at the hostess stand, to whom I provided my name. To that, she immediately barked "Is all your party here?" I nodded in the affirmative, and gestured towards my three guests, who were passing through the doorway behind me. We were thereafter directed to "stand against the wall", where we waited for about five minutes before being led up some very sharp and tall stairs to the dining room. As to the décor in the dining room, I like the pastoral nature scenes displayed on large panels behind the line of banquettes. There are a scattering of comfortable Louis Seize-style chairs, black and white flooring and a whimsical bird sculpture presiding over the room. The tostled-haired waiter had an informal manner as he greeted our party, but he nonetheless exhibited a general efficiency. From the small wine list, we ordered two bottles of Amarone. I asked the waiter if there was a decanter available, which fact he confirmed. When I sought to clarify that the decanting was performed at the table in the presence of the guests, he responded "No---we do it in the back". To that, I requested the wine be decanted at the table, to which he stated a flat and definitive "No". Accordingly, after that surprising interaction, I commented to my guests that "Well, I guess that means our wine will not be decanted wine tonight". Bizarre. read more

Friday Saturday Sunday - Amarone - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Friday Saturday Sunday is a great spot for a moody meal--the first floor houses an inviting bar and the stairs lead up to a dimly lit dining room where service is impeccable and the food is tasty, creative, and a bit pricey. Wholly appreciated that there were multiple tables of solo diners simply enjoying a meal out. The tasting menu included 8 courses (9 with the anniversary gift from the kitchen) where we noted that the kitchen excels at foams and sauces! We enjoyed: - Crudo (ossetra, manzano pepper, sabayon) - Sweet Corn (chawanmushi, pickled tomatillo, red chili), which I could've eaten a bowl of! - Beet (buttermilk, grilled blackberry), which was a bit of an odd combination - Sweetbreads (mushroom, plantain, vin blanc) - Fish (pea greens, grilled leek, coconut), a favorite of the evening with its delicate flavors - Grilled Quail (pate, coco bread), which featured the tiniest (and oh-so-tasty) quail we ever did see! - New York Strip (oxtail, cabbage) - Bay Leaf Semifreddo (pear, red verjus, caramelized milk) - An anniversary hazelnut and chocolate layered slice, which was my preferred dessert Overall an elegant dining treat and a great spot to dine with omnivores who prefer to be able to hear conversation easily. read more

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Had the tasting menu, and in terms of fine dining it was marvelous. Food quality is insane. Each dish was incredible -- delicious but also so complex and thoughtful. I've had tastings which were more filling, but in terms of quality and innovativeness I enjoyed the meal and was impressed. It was anniversary so they gave us (1) extra sampler tartare to start and (2) extras dessert items; mousse cake and lava cake. Might be because they were closing and had extra, but hey we'll take it. Sweetbread was probably my favorite dish - but casarecce was also fire and ranked the highest among our table. Don't have good pictures bc it was so dark :( read more

Friday Saturday Sunday - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

absolutely stunning restaurant with beautiful decor and immaculate vibes! i ordered a mocktail which was very refreshing on a hot summer day. my mom ordered a cocktail (i believe the orange catholic) which was sweet and light. we enjoyed everything on the tasting menu -- everything was served promptly and our servers made sure to explain each dish thoroughly. the food was fun, many of the dishes had a fusion-esque twist which i loved! some standouts for me were the crudo, the quail, and the steak. the pate-stuffed bread served with the quail was absolutely delicious as well. it was the perfect balance of sweet and savory, i could have eaten the whole basket. the unique dishes kept us on our toes and tasted delicious! the servers were all phenomenal, very attentive, and the service was fast. i was celebrating my birthday, and they even brought out a slice of cake for me at the end which was such a sweet touch! read more

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Informed the restaurant of a peanut/ tree nut allergy in advance, which they confirmed with us prior to our arrival. Despite this, we were served a dish containing nuts, causing my partner to develop anaphylaxis and require emergency medical treatment. Cannot recommend this restaurant in good conscience if they are this negligent with customer allergies. read more

This tasting menu is worth every penny! Chef Chad Williams is a straight culinary artist with the way he melds together different flavors and textures. Many dishes had a slight crunch, with a slight creaminess, but always with purpose. I had to close my eyes during each bite since everything was so delicious. I was very grateful to have met the chef at the end of my experience--this dinner will be one for the books. Pro-tip: This spot is ideal for date night. Obviously make a reservation but importantly, try to get the corner table by the window! read more

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Friday Saturday Sunday was one of my go tos when I lived in Philly- effortlessly intimate, and always good. You walk in to a dimly lit bar, the kind that makes you want to stay for a cocktail before heading upstairs to the cozy dining area. Service is attentive without trying too hard, which is exactly how it should be. The beef tartare, New York strip, and mussel toast literally never miss- the caviar especially is so unique and worth ordering. Rittenhouse has plenty of spots, but this one always felt understated in the best way- chic and easy... exactly what you need it to be. read more