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    Little Water

    4.4 (82 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Romantic
    Outdoor seating

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    Oysters
    Jordyn K.

    We went for Wednesday happy hour - Our bartender michael (im pretty sure that was his name.) Was wonderful and very knowledgeable about the food and wine! It was one of the best happy hours we have had in the city! The fries, oysters, sliders, and martini were great. Cant wait to go back for a full dinner.

    Torched scallop toast
    Mia M.

    Great spot well worth all the attention it's been getting! I came here on a weeknight with a friend, and even then it was packed and quite lively. We did everything family style (as they suggested) and ordered bread, shrimp cocktail, two apps, and a main. We would've been fine with one less dish (or even without the main) but everything was so good that I have no regrets. The best things were the two toasts - scallop toast and a smoked fish tartine. They also do fried chicken and half priced bottled on Wednesday, but we opted for all seafood.

    Torched Scallops
    Hind A.

    Fabulous spot with an incredible vibe and a team that truly elevates the experience. The food was outstanding- highlights for me were the crawfish salad, torched scallops, and the petite fried oyster sandwich, all packed with flavor and beautifully executed. While the Caesar salad is often recommended as a must-try, it didn't quite live up to the hype for me. I also wasn't a big fan of the oyster mayo, but the fries were absolutely perfect and made up for it. Overall, this is a must-try restaurant in Philly. I'd highly recommend checking it out!

    Menu (Apr 2026)
    Sarah A.

    Little Water's space has always been convenient and a lil'funky, with its set-back vestibule and narrow seating wings. Service was welcoming and the food was creative if not perfectly executed. Even with the roe, the Chicken Fried Chicken needed a bit more seasoning (or more pickles to bring extra zing) and the fries had a slightly odd texture, though some were well-seasoned. The dishes coming out to the tables around us looked pretty and the crab legs in ice intriguing. Overall good for a business lunch.

    Grits with fried catfish. Well cooked and well seasoned!
    Michael M.

    I wanted to LOVE this place. Beautiful space with great aesthetic and sound quality. In a nice neighborhood. Creative and interesting food and drink menu. We went for brunch. Someone in our party got the fried oyster BLT. The plate came out with one side of the toast (coincidentally the side of the toast face down on the plate) not just over toasted but burnt. She sent I back. The staff was very accommodating and helpful. But she had to wait for her remake the whole time we all ate our breakfast. The staff was very helpful and even took the dish off the bill. Very thankful for the efforts to correct the problem. It was just a disappointing experience for somewhere we had higher expectations for. The rest of the food was great. So while I wanted to LOVE it, I ended up REALLY LIKING it.

    Caesar like salad and snow crab claws
    Jasmine S.

    2nd time at little water, this time for brunch. Ordered the (1) Caesar-like salad, (2) Snow crab claws, (3) pencil cob grits with catfish, (4) gumbo and (5) sticky bun. Thoughts below: 1) solid salad, heavy dressing for my preference Rating 3.5/5 2) small claws and they tasted sort of fishy ( would not order again) Rating 2/5 3) the fish and grits were the best thing I tasted that day! The crust on the fish reminded me of my southern grandmas catfish. So yum Rating 5/5 4) the roux/gravy tasted a bit overcooked. A lot of rice and not enough meat Rating 3/5 5) the sticky bun wasn't sweet, which wasn't a big surprise because its a non-traditional version that features brown butter and miso. Besides the sticky topping, the bun lacked flavor. The service was fine, it was the first brunch service day so things were naturally chaotic. We were lead at the bar despite having a reservation and seated 10-15 mins later. All in all, solid experience but will probably just visit for lunch/dinner in the future as the menu is a tad better.

    Lori S.

    This restaurant is beautiful inside and out - well decorated and seems well organized and run. Our female server was okay but the male was much more informative. I'm not a huge seafood fan, so I just got the Caesar salad; honestly I did not like the flavors, but I ate it. My husband had the soft shell crab sandwich special. He said it was okay but lacked flavor and he has had better. The pricing is high b/c it is new and trendy, but I wouldn't choose it again.

    Patrick B.

    One of the top meals we've ever had in Philly. If you like fish and seafood, this place can't be missed. (There are a chicken and a duck entree, for those who don't.) Service from Malik was exemplary, who really partnered with us in choosing and assessing the wine and dishes. His knowledge and love of the food was apparent and inspiring. We started with the Grand Plateau, which is a selection of several seafoods, both raw and cooked, including mussels, clams, crab legs and lobster. (See photo) We shared the octopus and collards, which was surprisingly good. We both then had the swordfish Milanese with the peppercorn gribiche. We agreed it was superb, and the bitter greens salad was a wonderful alternative to cole slaw. As a lover of key lime pie, I had to try the tart, and we were pleasantly surprised. The meringue was delicious, and caramelized perfectly. The restaurant is small with a tin ceiling, so it can be a little noisy for pleasant conversation. The bar is adequate, and there is a raw bar. Service was perfect, hit all the right notes. We will be back with friends!

    Crab hashbrown
    Karlee B.

    Very busy on a Friday night but were able to snag a reservation earlier that day. We were seated immediately upon arriving and greeted by our server. Very friendly and attentive staff. I swear our waters never got below half full! The food came out in a timely manner and was paced perfectly. The restaurant was on the louder side but the bar would be great to catch happy hour at!

    Fried with oyster mayo
    Patrick D.

    Had a great happy hour here with some of my cousins! We sat at the bar and ordered an assortment of their happy hour offerings including some oysters which were fresh and juicy, taken up a a notch by their house made catsup which had a nicer deeper flavor than a typical ketchup with a nice kick of horseradish, accompanied by their also tasty house hot sauce. The fries with oyster mayo could've used a touch more salt and crisp but were uniform and fluffy inside with a creamy briny oyster mayo that tastes exactly what you'd expect to in a good way. The best bite, though, was the crawfish salad which was savory and creamy, served on perfectly fried and crisped brioche pieces. Overall happy hour was more than worth, and although we didn't get dinner service here, the menu and the food everyone else was ordering looked great.

    Hash brown with uni
    Esther L.

    A dear friend treated me to the most delicious meal here. (And shoutout to her for snagging a reservation right before they got recognized by Michelin!) Caviar, hash brown with uni, octopus (my fave--even though I didn't get a pic), a cosmo, key lime tart... truly a delightful splurge. Little Water really knows how to make you feel special. The service was friendly. The restaurant was really cute. Thank you for a great meal!

    oysters
    Cindy W.

    I really liked little water! Super cute ambiance, felt like I was transported out of philly and into sf for some reason? Regarding the things we tried: the oysters were fresh and big, the scallops were amazing, and the mussels were my favorite thing in the menu. I would skip the fish pate toast, it wasn't anything special, and I really wish the garleek butter had another dash of salt. We did happy hour and the price was incredibly reasonable for the quality of food Service was great, and food came out super quick!

    Beet salad
    Chris L.

    Came for brunch on a Sunday. Very yummy. Ambiance is impeccable and servers were extremely helpful in dish selection. This is a wonderful culinary experience and would love to come back.

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    I'd go back just to experience Colin, the best waiter in Philly. This guy was wonderful - and the food was pretty good too.

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