I came here several times since I was working in the area. I had lunch and came back on a Friday for happy hour. Can't beat $4 drafts and they feature beers from a local brewery. I would say the menu is limited but quite good. Really liked the DJ. He played some 60s rock, Beatles, Stones, with some in foreign languages, quite eclectic. Cool remakes. Lots of outdoor seating. read more

Nice little bar at the Navy Yard. Closes kind of early for obvious reasons. It's definitely worth a stop by for a drink and a small bite.

Out to celebrate a birthday. Wanted a place in the city with free parking, so Bar Amis was a perfect choice. Went on a Friday night of a short work week (because of a mid-week holiday) and nothing at the stadium, so the place was empty. Only a handful people at the bar and only 3 tables of diners. That might have been a clue that this restaurant isn't popular for a reason. The service was great. Very attentive and pleasant. The restaurant is beautiful. The tile floor l in the downstairs bar, the local art, the tastefully done interior design, combining the old navy yard building features with new hip feel. The light strands, the view of an old ship, the exposed concrete. A cool feel. A place for "hip foodies" only. The menu is not picky-eater or kids-menu friendly. Should have done my research before going. Fresh ingredients with very unique combinations. Just seems like the chef may be trying to hard, after all it's really a fancy bar in South Philly. We all chose a pasta dish. The rigatoni bolognese was okay. The Alfredo-like pasta was tasty but a little dry - although loved the black pepper in it. The chicken Parm was disappointing. The breading was too much and weirdly flavored (one of our diners said it reminded him of a corn dog). The chicken was wonderfully tender, however the tomatoes and fresh mozzarella on top were NOT baked/broiled. The mozzarella and tomatoes were served COLD on top of the warm chicken. Just too weird for our liking. Plus the side pasta was $10 more. Way extreme for what we received. We split a caramel apple ice cream dessert which was both pretty and tasty. The restaurant did not comp the birthday girl's dessert. Next time, we'd probably only come back for a happy hour and drinks because the bar is in a great location, is pretty, tables aren't too close, and with the outdoor patio, it would be a fun place to hang with friends. read more

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I ordered the steak nachos- they came cold. Cheese was cold, meat was cold, chips were cold. I was starving so I ate it anyway. Giving it another shot this weekend. I will say the wings were awesome! Returned a month later- I still don't care for the nachos, but the meatball sandwich is delicious! I've had that twice since my first review and it is consistently good. Wings are always delicious. The other dishes We've had were ok, so I'll adjust my review to 3 stars. read more

Stopped here for some finger food and small entree. The bar recently was changed from lo spiedos . I came in to find limited indoor seating but ample outside seating. We sat outside service was prompt but we weren't either with ordering. After a drink order of Sicilian lemonade and a Amis cocktail. We ordered the baked cauliflower, calamari, and octopus entree. The calico wee cheese was cold but still good. The calamari side sauce sucked. It was stewed tomatoes. I feel always better with spicy or Asian theme sauce. The octopus was great. Seared with mixed olives. Very tasty.!!! Service was good and efficient. We briefly had the outside to ourselves. I'd recommend for quick drink outside with nice scenery and quick bite to eat read more

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Stopped in for a late lunch. This place seems more like a mass drinking spot than a restaurant. Can't really say the meatball sandwich was good, I was expecting better from a Philly joint. They do have Kambucha on tap. read more

I was very concerned about the recent poor reviews to my favorite stadium area restaurant. I've been to the new Bar Amis twice in the last two weeks and the poor ratings do not do it justice. For those who have never been, here's the scoop. Instead of paying $30-$40 to park in the stadiums, and eating frozen cheeseburgers or fried wings for $15/ea come to the Navy Yard. Park for free. Eat amazing smoked chicken wings ($5 at happy hour), spicy "sliders" that are the size of a small sandwich for $3/ea. The octopus plate ($22) is perfectly charred and delicious. The restaurant has a casual but cool interior. There's often a large afterwork crowd as well as jersey wearing customers eating before a game. Don't waste your money across the street. Eat well, park free and walk a few extra yards and you will be rewarded. read more

Really good, fancier, healthy bar/restaurant. It has a nice industrial feel, with a really cute large outdoor patio outside. We sat upstairs which is big and open. There were quite a few older business type people from navy yard and the sports complex, as well as young professionals. All the food was seriously delicious, there is a large salad section, sandwiches and entrees. The salads are all unique and seasonal. I really loved the peach and tomato salad, as well as the fig appetizer toast. Oo the froze is also a must if you like wine and frozen margaritas! Finally for dessert we tried 3 of the 4 options. My favorite was definitely the rice pudding which definitely tasted like it had condensed milk (aka the best milk). Others liked the little fried dough with Nutella dip. The s'mores sundae was ok. Overall it was a really nice experience, especially for large groups so definitely recommend! read more

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Just an average place. Food was pretty good but portions are tiny and prices are to high for what you get. Menu is on the smaller size with not many choices and pretty much no kids menu so if you have small kids then I would not recommend this place. read more

We stopped in here before a concert at the Wells Fargo center and it is really nice here! We didn't even know anything existed back here. The manger stopped over and went out of his way to take care of us when the bar thought something was out of stock. The food was really good! The popcorn was addicting. We will definitely be coming back again! read more

Great food and great service. We loved sitting outside with a view of the water. They even gave my daughter a candle in her sundae.

Philly's been sleeping on this place. Pleasantly surprised. Food was great, service as well. Outdoor space is beautiful. Views of the Navy Yard, plenty of TVs to watch sports, very clean. Can't wait to come back and try some other items. read more

Food is pricey But really good, nice decorating, service so and so but would definitely go back. Would love to eat in the outdoor area when it's warmer. read more

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Went to Amis in the Navy Yard for the first time. Around 6 pm but not crowded or noisy. My friend Anne and I chose to sit indoors with a nice view of the ships nearby. Started with drinks at the bar while we waited for a table upstairs. Bloody Mary for Anne, double Grey Goose for me. Sat upstairs after a short wait. Our server's name was Charlotte. Very pleasant, very professional but easy-going. Anne and I just ordered two apps and two entrees. We shared the wings with the calabrian chili sauce (spicy but no heat) and the ricotta & fig jam bruschetta. We tore through the apps and the entrees arrived in good time when we were finishing the apps. For the main course Anne had the rigatoni Bolognese and I opted for the everything burger. Cheeseburger with bacon, avocados, and a fried egg. I tore that up. Fries were fresh and perfectly seasoned. Anne loved that the Bolognese sauce was flavorful but not heavy. We enjoyed our selections throughly. Charlotte enquired about dessert but there was no room. We opted to pay up and browse the Yard looking at the scenery. Ami's was not loud, there was good spacing between tables, and the music accompanied the meal rather than stomping all over it. Good views from upstairs and from the outdoor seating. One apology. I forgot to include pictures of the interior and of the food. Next trip,which will be soon. Bar Ami's is not trying to be trendy or pricey. They just provide got food and drinks in a nice laid back atmosphere that makes you want to stay a while. read more

I was so surprised to see the lower ratings for this place, but then I realized they carried over from when it was Bar Amis. I was never there before so I can't compare the "new concept" to the old, but my husband, friends, and I all loved our experience tonight. We sat outside near the DJ, but it was never too loud. Our server was attentive and friendly, as were all the staff with whom we interacted. The beer list was impressive, my friends enjoyed their cocktails, and I am currently pregnant, so I love a place that has interesting non-alcoholic beverages besides iced tea and soda. The mango ginger mocktail was refreshing and felt festive! Most importantly the food was fantastic! We split a couple simple appetizers and rounded the meal out with salads and sandwiches. Definitely recommend the strawberry burrata salad! We will absolutely go back for their happy hour specials and keep it on our list of spots with parking lots, especially when we want to stay close to home (South Philly) but get a break from the city feel. The view from the river is a lovely plus! Also bonus points for accessibility and an all-gender restroom! read more

Our food was pretty good and the bartender was friendly and attentive. We had the mozzarella sticks and ended up getting the bbq popcorn also, both were delicious. read more

What a sad decline from a week ago when it was Lo Spiedo. No lunch specials. The perfect wings changed. No ranch. No BBQ sauce. The prices are no longer reasonable for an average working person's lunch. We used to have company happy hours and dinners here but will now look elsewhere so as to avoid spending a fortune. And I guess we're all going back to Mercer Cafe and the Urban Cafeteria for lunches moving forward. Such a shame, as we Navy Yard employees are so limited on options. This is not one any longer. read more

Having enjoyed visits to Lo Spiedo in the past, we decided to try Bar Amis. Unfortunately, the new incarnation does not match its predecessor in terms of food quality, drinks, or service. Going to a Vetri restaurant once was a near guarantee of a good dining experience. Sadly that is no longer the case, but Bar Amis falls well below even Vetri's current norm. We sat outside to enjoy the weather, avoid the TV in the dining room, and experience the ambiance of the old Navy Yard. Ordered a round of gin and tonics to start. It is tough to serve a bad GT, but Bar Amis succeeded. The drinks were nearly tasteless. We suspected that soda water was used instead of tonic water. The gin was unidentifiable by taste -- clearly not a gin and tonic mainstay like Tanqueray or Beefeaters nor any of the better labels. Actually, it might as well have been vodka, so muted was the flavor. Even the lime which was a dessicated ("preserved") hard little brown ring failed to impart any taste to the drink. The food was passable, but nothing special. The octopus was a tentacle, nicely grilled and tender, but bland and tasteless. The pork chop, which was described by our server as the chef's signature dish, was passable, but nothing special. The best entree we had was a a pasta -- buccatini with almonds and peppers. The waiter was adequate, but less attentive than we would have liked. When our dinners came we had hoped to be offered wine, but with the server missing in action we had to ask the busser to find him. He offered a house sauvignon blanc, and when asked what it was (meaning the label, not the color) he replied that it was a white wine, "like pinot grigio." When I questioned that comparison, he insisted that "the finish is the same." Craig LeBan said that Bar Amis is trying to cultivate an evening business, attracting people from Center City, after the Navy Yard employees finish their lunch, happy hour, and go home. With all the better choices available to them, I suspect that few will want to make the trip down broad street for Bar Amis. read more

Stopped in here yesterday while in the Navy Yard - place was pretty packed since it was happy hour. Wasn't able to stay long but I would definitely go back. Crowd was great, our waiter was super cool. I only had an app, I ordered the buffalo cauliflower, it tasted great however it wasn't actually cauliflower it was broccoli - still tasted great so we didn't bother bringing it to the waiters attention. Cool place. read more

Discovered this place on our way to the Eagles game. It is tucked away in the Philadelphia Navy Yard. We stopped in after the game ( Eagles won; Go Birds!) and had a fabulous dining experience. Food and service were beyond excellent! Unique cocktails, excellent wine selection, craft beers. Menu was varied- small plates, salads, entrees, etc. Many good choices; but I am a vegan and I asked them about accommodating my diet and they said no problem. There were many dishes they could alter. I chose their specialty pasta, a pasta which had an almond pesto sauce and they made vegan for me. My husband had their grilled salmon. We got their Brussels sprouts and they made me their cauliflower, which is normally served au gratin, but they made vegan. We both really enjoyed our meals and the service was exceptional . Hope to return soon! read more

Apparently this is the renovated Lo Spiedo. My impression based on one delivery through Caviar: presentation and packing fine or above average. Food pretty mediocre. read more

Bring back Lo Spidedos!!!!!! I'm don't like this restaurant at all !!! They say the have an happy hour but don't expect happy hour prices ! Oh and I order "fried cauliflower" and they brought me roasted cauliflower with cheese on type. When I asked the "super friendly" waiter he said oh yea out menu has a typo ! I won't be back read more

WOW. What an awesome experience this evening before a Sixers game. If you are looking for a comfortable restaurant with great food and better people, then this is your spot. And it also happens to be the closest awesome food establishment to the stadium. It would be wise to add this place to your future plans. John, our waiter, was friendly, professional and very attentive. We also had the pleasure of meeting , Marina, the manager. Meet her once and you will understand the positive Vibe of this restaurant. Unbelievable energy, positive attitude, engaging smile and customer centric. We will be back for many visits in the future. We both ordered pasta dishes and they were amazing. One was Cauliflower gnocchis and the other a sausage and broccoli rabe with pasta. Enjoy. read more

We were very disappointed to see the pork chop parm taken off the menu but still had a good meal. Pecorino and honey was a good start to the meal and they give you a lot of fried calamari. The wait staff was great read more

Loved the atmosphere. I have never been to the Navy Yard area and liked it a lot. I have eaten at Amis in Center City a while ago and loved the menu and went back once more after that time. This was my first time at Bar Amis and was not satisfied with the quality of the food. I thought it would be the same as the other location. I ordered the Ribeye, Polenta and mushroom dish. The ribeye seemed to be undercooked from what I had ordered and the polenta cubes were plain. The dish overall was plain and if I were to return would possibly order a safer item than try something new. read more

I wish I could give this place zero stars. Customer service was awful. Overpriced. Food was gross and not described accurately. Never again. I miss Los Speidos read more

We visited this place before a concert at the Wells Fargo Center. It is a short walk away. Everything about it gets the thumbs up. The food was delicious, the cocktails spirited. Service was quick and very friendly. They may tell you they have no seating available inside when you call but always check when you get there. The seating outside was just as comfortable and perfect in summer. Prices were reasonable too. Will definitely go back next time. read more

We went to grab a bite before the Pink concert on Friday and although the place was incredibly busy, the staff was congenial and competent and the food was terrific. It was so convenient to the venue. That must have been why it was sooooo busy. Kudos to Bar Amis for making it a good start to a great night! read more

This is my favorite place for a pre game bite and a couple drinks. Went there Tuesday around 5:30 and the place was packed, but we found two seats by the bar. I don't recall the bartender's name, but despite being solo, this dude hustled and provided great service. We had the wings which were meaty with a nice seasoning. Also had the calamari which was tender and perfectly cooked. Finally, we split a Caesar salad with shrimp. There were just four shrimp, but they were large and tender and a nice addition to the leafy romaine. There is a good selection of canned and bottled beer and a few drafts. read more

Awesome food, but the bartenders are moody and come off as pretentious. Don't sit at the bar unless you want attitude. Go sit by the end of the bar and you can hear all the other servers talk about the customers. read more

Visited Bar Amis again last evening before a Sixers game. We have now enjoyed several wonderful experiences at this restaurant over the last 5 weeks. The place is staffed by some wonderful people. We decided to sit at the bar this time and enjoyed the company of Anwar, our bartender and server. Super nice guy that was friendly and very attentive. We were also greeted with the big smiles and positive energy of Marina, the manager. The pork sandwich was absolutely amazing. Don't miss a chance to visit this place the next time you are in South Philadelphia. read more

Nice spot for dinner before a concert at Citizens Bank Park. Located in the Navy Yard, it's just a short drive to the stadium complex. Menu wasn't overwhelming and had something for everyone at the table. Outdoor seating was nice too. Wait staff was attentive and helpful. We will return again. read more

I echo another guest's observation. Consistently poor service. The food is actually well prepared and fresh! Unfortunately the staff is full of individuals who would rather be elsewhere. Thank you for the countless meals I have had at your establishment due to the convenience of location. I will make the extra effort to patron an establishment that understands the value of customer service. read more

Great outdoor seating and indoor atmosphere. I ordered the wings as an appetizer- a must if you go. In addition our table ordered the brussel sprouts which came out crispy and seasoned nicely. Entree I ordered the grilled octopus with olives and was extremely satisfied. I recommend anyone who visited early on to revisit! read more

Not a great experience. Very slow night but food came out cold and very pricey. Waiter had no personality and never came over to ask how the meal was. Stood talking to a coworker for 15 minutes while we waited. On my never go again list. read more

Perfect place for food and drinks before a game. Cool vibe inside, food and drinks were all great. Will be back.

Pretty good place, a bit loud to have a conversation over dinner. Food was ok, small portions pretty steep price. Calamari way too greasy, quinoa salad sold as an entree should be a side salad. read more

Everything was great. Had a side of Brussels Sprouts, Shrimp Nachos, and Cheeseburger. All delicious. Bourbon Smash was perfect as well! I'll be back for sure! read more

Amazing dinner with friends. Very underated restaurant. It's just as as good as Amis Trattoria, just more reasonablely priced.

Ate here before a Sixer's game. Sat outside on their patio. Food and atmosphere were great. Would definitely go back.