Pretty mellow bar but had my favorite cocktail of my Philly visit here…read more Highlights: - Scoreboard Motherphocker: Sounds crazy but it was delicious. Served in a bowl with straws that looked like chopsticks. Ingredients were gin, Cointreau, scorched stock syrup, and pho tincture.. Mild savory flavor and refreshing with ice cubes. So good. 5 stars Midlights: - Rest of the drinks tasted ok but appreciated the creativity - Atmosphere: nondescript lower level with bar Lowlights: - Don't see the pho drink on the website now so may be seasonal

Really like this cozy and intimate spot! We were here for post dinner drinks and this was the…read moreperfect location. It's not super spacious so isn't the best for large groups but has a great ambiance. We came as a group of 6 and had no issues. They were able to make the violet affinity I requested and it turned out great. Service was attentive.

I didn't get any food just coctails fyi. The best thing about this place is the service and vibes…read more Margarito was my bartender and he did a fantastic job. There's an option enter they pick the drink after they ask you a few questions. They also have a huge cocktail menu to choose from. But Margarito was very attentive checking on me and getting drinks out quick. The drinks are expensive and will run you 20-30 dollars but it's a great spot. It has a speakeasy vibe and is dark. I love the place and if i lived in Philly I would come here all the time.

Old school swanky spot speakeasy style…read more Highlights: - Speakeasy complete with the hard to spot entrance - Atmosphere: low lighting and red booths with a long bar taking up the length of the room on one side - Cocktails: some interesting and some classic. Our fave was their old fashioned--complete with a monogrammed ice cube which we always appreciate. - Bartender's choice option is fun to get something custom made for you - Had some snacks on a menu Lowlights: - No reservations so assume it can get crowded and harder to get in

The restaurant has two sections: The upstairs is a low light lively eating area with the bar. The…read moredownstairs has the sushi bar and a more intimate dining area that is more dimly lit. It gives a very nice date night feeling. I ordered the Chef's tasting menu, it includes a total of 13 items. The only confusing bit is that you choose the items from the menu and the entire party will share (that part makes sense of an "omakase" feeling). It is nice that you get to choose as there are some premium items that ate included, making the $78 well worth it IMO. Service was quick and we were checked on throughout the meal without feeling overbearing or interrupting. The food was filling and portions werent skimped, we wound up taking the rice and brazino to go before the final dish - desert. After the meal they ask if you'd like anything else, just in case (we did). I highly recommend the wagyu plate, we got it done rare and it was like butter. Absolutely amazing.

P tried on multiple SHEIN tops to go with her high-waisted Levi's before dinner. This was a Monday…read morehappy hour and she didn't want to overdress. She wore heels anyway. Left 25 minutes later than planned. [Fast forward: the guy next to us was wearing a full suit.] We arrived at 5:30 and were told the wait for a walk-in was 20 minutes, so we went to Graffiti Bar next door. P wanted a marg, which was not on the cocktail menu, so the bartender asked what kind of tequila. P said Patrón. We started our happy hour evening with $45 cocktails. The wait was actually only 10 minutes, but they give you a 10-minute grace period once they text you, so we had to chug nevertheless. There is a pipe that says "warm" as you walk in. Touch at your own risk. Now at Double Knot. We ordered the tuna roll and salmon rolls. Good, but not that good. J wanted the yaki soba and liked it. P liked the pork potstickers. J ordered a Sapporo and an argument ensued about how to pronounce "a" in Japanese and/or other Asian languages. A professional woman once scolded J for mispronouncing Wang. We then played odds to determine whether J would turn his Sapporo into a sake bomb using P's sake. Both guessed 5. The sake did in fact "bomb," erupting all over the table and causing a scene. The wait staff did not notice because the ambiance, while "lit," is actually pretty dark. Coast clear. For revenge, we played odds again. P lost and was forced to put soy sauce in her sake and chug it. She took it like a champ. The waitress complimented P's top as we left. Margs at the pourover bar next door: $45. Rolls at Double Knot happy hour: $8. A compliment on a $3.69 top after arriving 36 minutes later than planned: priceless. 7/10.

Vegan tapas?! I didn't miss the meat at all…read more Our favorites were the croquettes, Korean tofu, and empanadas. So so delicious! Drinks are really where it's at. Our server recommended the red light district - so so good. Our server was so wonderful! She was super patient with us and didn't ever rush. The restaurant is quite dark and moody with mostly candle light (even the restroom). I can see why this is great for date night!

Such an amazing place!! Others in the party were not vegan andn they loved it as well. The tables…read moreare pretty close together though still love the atmosphere. The bartenders really know what they are doing here. The drink menu is really unique and all of the drinks are stellar. Loved their twist on an espresso martini. We ordered a bunch of dishes to share. We ordered the triple cooked fries, empanada, white bean hummus, korean tofu, and lamb kofta. The fries were definitely one of our favorites!!

I like it here! It's a great spot to get a good drink/beer and some food. The staff is always…read morefriendly and helpful if your not exactly sure what you feel like eating or drinking. Wound up stopping in yesterday with my bestie for a bite to eat. The bartender/waitress was great! Oh and their outside seating setup was so darn cute!!

Very cute fun vibe with plenty of seating. Servers are friendly. The place was mobbed Sat for…read morekaraoke so get there early.

Great place for happy hr and if you want to sit outside on a nice evening for a date or catching up…read morewith your friends Inside the Ac is on blast. The menu is very unique and yet straight forward if you like cauliflower or chicken nuggets. Portions not too big but still can get you full. Recommend coming around more often filling water :) we're downing them quite fast in this weather

What a cool bar. The vibe is tiki-inspired with a big bar, swanky seating and creative cocktails…read more Right away I was impressed by the menu which looks like a treasure map, perfectly playing into the tiki theme. I've never seen this before and thought it was so creative. The bartender was really friendly and helpful. The prices were reasonable for what you're getting - about $15 for expertly crafted cocktails. I can't for the life of me remember the exact names of what we ordered but I was especially impressed with my second drink which was mezcal based and came with a hollowed out lime containing peppercorns which was then set on fire! The toasted peppercorn notes paired very well with the rest of the drink. I'm not usually one to enjoy mezcal but I actually really liked this drink. I was really surprised and impressed by that. Their happy hour is pretty solid too with $9 select drinks, $5 snacks (including the curly fries), and $9 sandwiches. We also ordered curly fries because why not and they were amazing. I'd definitely return in the future to try more food and more drinks.

Service was good but they have a mice problem and the food was okay. They have good drink tho!!read more

5 stars for Bud and Marilyn's? I recently gave The Love 5 stars for its fried chicken!…read more The Marilyn's Fried Chicken I had this evening was every bit as good! I'm not sure why I waited so long to try the chicken at Bud and Marilyn's, but better late than never! They serve a LARGE 1/2 chicken. I started with the thigh. I was smitten by the first bite. I was told the chicken is soaked in a buttermilk brine for 24-48 hours - dipped in a buttermilk dredge - covered with their 'secret recipe' seasoned flour - and fried in a 'pressure fryer' that cooks the chicken in 12 minutes. It was perfectly fried - so crispy - the texture and seasoning of the exterior coating was incredible. The chicken was tender and juicy - the thigh was the juiciest - I didn't get to try the drumstick as I was too full! I had the thigh and 1/2 the breast. The breast is my favorite and I savored each large delicious piece I broke apart. It's important to pick up the chicken and eat it by hand - I did cut mine in half for a picture - but didn't use a fork to eat it - you lose the 'panache'of the meal. I didn't use the hot sauce served with the chicken - I brought my own bottle of honey and poured it over the chicken and biscuits. It was heavenly! Which brings me to the Biscuits! The dish comes with 2 large fluffy buttermilk biscuits - they were golden brown on the outside and tender and fluffy on the inside! They had such a rich, buttery flavor. I took several pieces of chicken and layered them on pieces of biscuit, drizzled with honey! It was truly a 5 star fried chicken and biscuit dinner!

SICKLERVILLE: Aloha Bay Tiki Bar Bar is a tropical hidden gem tucked in the Pine Barrens, serving…read moreup vacation vibes without ever leaving South Jersey. Leashed and friendly dogs are welcome, and we loved all the different spaces to relax and hang out with your pup. Grab a seat around the bar beneath the massive tiki hut, lounge on the comfy couches, or unwind outside on the lawn near the waterfall and firepit. Their food and drink menu is huge, making this a great spot to settle in for a fun meal in a truly unique setting. Our server, Lacie, was incredibly friendly and made the experience even better with her warm hospitality and delicious drink recommendations! We highly recommend the White Gummy Snack, a tasty white gummy bear-inspired shot, and the Bursting Star, a sweet pink Starburst-themed drink that totally lives up to the name. Come have fun, whether it is watching the game on their TVs, playing pool, or chatting with the friendly locals who love bringing their dogs along for the fun. This place feels like a little tiki escape hidden in the woods.

Service was good but the food was subpar…read more Ordered wings but they were $18 (hour happy price) drenched in sauce and they did not appear to be cleaned. It lacked flavor and appears they were totally reliant on the sauce to give it flavor. Old bay fries were just ok..nothing to write home about. Drinks were also just average. Even for non top shelf drinks they were pretty costly. Nice vibes but can't say I would recommend. Food absolutely needs improvement and happy hour selections needs to be enhanced.