I'll start by advocating that Village Whiskey lives up to its title of having the best burger in…read morePhilly. I visited for lunch during Restaurant Week, which I enjoyed because of its close proximity to the corporate hub in Center City where I work and for its solid menu. I was seated quickly at a high-top for my noon reservation. The restaurant is much larger inside than it looks, split in half with the left providing an upscale bar aesthetic while the right presents a quieter, modern lounge feel. (It seemed like service staff was directing those with previously-booked OpenTable RSVPs to the lounge side.) Service was great, as my waitress continuously checked in during my meal even as more customers arrived throughout the lunch period. I appreciated being offered to add fries on my burger order, as Village Whiskey didn't have it automatically added on the RW menu. The only drawback was she forgot to ask how I wanted my burger cooked, but it came out medium rare which is the way I eat it regardless. I trust that's how they default, which is a good sign. The Food Breakdown: Deviled Eggs (4/5) - Classic, solid, and a good starter. I honestly selected it since the other appetizer options didn't really appeal to me, but nothing spectacular or negative about it. Four comes with each order. All-American Burger (5/5) - Fantastic. I'm not a pickle enjoyer, but the acidity just blended into each juicy bite. The jam had a slight kick, and you can taste the fattiness within the double Wagyu smash patties. High-quality all around and a solid portion size. Duck Fat Fries (4/5) - They were well-seasoned, and each order comes with a small side of ketchup. Granted I didn't ask, but I almost wish they offered a spicy mayo instead because it would complement the crunchiness better. Overall, the food quality and taste were superb. My only caveat was the price, knowing that $35 after tax and gratuity for lunch (without an additional drink) is costly. I wouldn't be able to come everyday, but it certainly has my vote for sharing with others the destination that has an immaculate burger.

We waited a long time for the bill to arrive, and when it finally did, it was the wrong one. We had…read moreto wait again for them to return with our correct bill. Then, after we waited again for them to take our card, they finally come again took our bill and card, and wait again.... then next they come back a bill with a different amount with no explanation why. We were very disappointed . At this point, we just wanted to leave because of all the waiting. Food is alright not worth with all this bad service. The bathroom is clean. NOT RECOMMENDED with the poor service and confusing bill..

Holy Sandwich! This place was a nice little dinner break while on a work trip, fresh food, good…read morelittle seating area and the staff were helpful in narrowing down what I ordered. Looking forward to my next trip to philly to try another Huda masterpiece!

came here a few months back... i think it was probably a holiday or something like that since a lot…read moreof places in the area were closed, with Huda being one of the few places open i really only got one thing here , which was the spicy chicken sandwich. i thought it was overall pretty good. i chose to dine in and though the space is small, you can technically sit here, though i'm guessing most people get stuff to go. nothing more of note to eat, i'd definitely come back

We were on the search for good lunch spot before heading to the airport. Stumbled across The Love,…read moreand immediately fell in "Love" with the space. We ordered the fried green tomatoes (super good crunch), short rib burger, and burrata toast. Everything was delicious! Would go back again and again.

Had a lovely last minute brunch here on Saturday before we spent a day in the city before our…read moreflight home. We found a last minute reservation and walked quickly there. It's situated right near rittenhouse square so it's a bustling and great area. The spring festival was happening is it was PACKED! We were seated by a window and immediately given water. We ordered some lattes that took quite a while to arrive - we learned they have one coffee machine so things were backed up! Our serve apologized profusely and they gave us a sweet treat on the house at the end of our meal. I ordered the frittata which was delicious and my husband to the omelette . We also got the drop biscuits with strawberry rhubarb jam and omg am good! Our brunch was great and the interior was modern but felt homey and we had the best service and the manager also came to see things were going. I would definitely recommend this place and hope to come back next time I'm in town!

Good bar with solid food offerings. We needed a place to…read morenosh and watch some basketball during our visit to Philly. Good Dog checked the boxes. Multiple TV's, a good variety of draft and canned beverages, and good food choices. The soup special for the day was split pea with ham. Talk about a little childhood nostalgia, Hit the spot! The french fries and wings were also good. Great place to take a break while walking around the city.

This hole in the wall was really cute. Super small, love the dog photos all over the wall. I came…read morefor a conference and I liked the welcome message they wrote on the wall. I'm not sure how accountable this review will be, as I did take out not stayed. They were having happy hour but it didn't count for me as I was take out I guess. I got the mozzarella sticks were bomb with the sauce and I got the creamy Mac and cheese. I was excited for the Mac and cheese because I had one last night that was amazing from somewhere else. I got back to my hotel my second but I found a hair. Like a fatty I threw it to the side and kept eating it anyways. Unlike a true fatty, I didn't finish it. So unholy for a Mac and cheese lover like myself... but it was too acidic for me. I couldn't keep eating it. So I'm basing this review solely on the food. The service seemed ok? They seemed nice, but can't judge that as I did take out.

Last night was my 40th birthday and our original dinner spot didn't have room for us in the end…read more The weather was nice so lots of people were out around Rittenhouse Square, and we felt SOL for dinner plans. On a whim, I called Butcher Bar and told them I know it's last minute on a Saturday night, but could they accommodate 9 people. They told me if we were there in 30 minutes they could make it work, so we rushed over. We sat at the bar for drinks as they cleaned up a table. They overheard us talking about how The Trough would be nice (feeds 8 for $300, but was more than enough for us 9), and said if we wanted that they could get it started as the table was prepared. We said yes, and were sat a few minutes later with drinks in hand. Jenna (Gema? She had grape earrings) was a fantastic server and just so kind and attentive. She kept the drinks flowing and The Trough arrived sooner than I expected and was everything I wanted for dinner and more. I can't thank Butcher Bar enough for saving the night for my 40th and just providing a fantastic experience. We'll be back, and we promise to give more notice next time! :)

Great spot for pretty much anything. Brunch is glorious and you can smell the kitchen's aroma when…read moreyou open the door. I'm a little old school and go to a bartender, rather than the bar. This place has got one of the nicest and most attentive staff in the city. Definitely one of my favorite spots in town. Cant go wrong here.

This was one of my favorite dining experiences in Philly. Set in a charming historic building, it…read morehas all the cozy gastropub vibes you'd hope for. I went for a work dinner, and it was the perfect mix of business-friendly and uniquely Philly. The service was excellent, and my artichoke risotto was delicious. Overall, the food was a solid 4.5/5. I'd definitely come back on my next visit!

We enjoyed the food and the service was top notch!…read more It was great eating some "English" food the toffee pudding was a tad too sweet (not that you could tell by the speed at which it was gobbled by the 4 of us). Highly recommend

This might be skewed since prices are so much higher in nyc where we live but we thought the food…read morewas 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.

This is my second time visiting but this time was strictly for happy hour. This was another…read morepleasant 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.

Love this spot! The food and beers are excellent, and service is always incredible. Rachel…read moreespecially stood out for her wonderful service - she was at the host stand and was super warm and welcoming! Great vibes.

I came here for a late lunch on a weekday. Service at the bar was quick. The place wasn't empty but…read moreit wasn't packed. I had the chicken pot pie and a beer. My first voice of beer was out but the second choice was still good. Over all everything was super clean and chill.

I honestly can't say enough good things about Cleavers…read more I accidentally left my bag here--with everything in it, including my ID--and we had a flight out the next day. I didn't even realize it right away, but somehow the team tracked me down at my hotel (!!). I was able to come back a couple hours later and everything was exactly as I left it. A huge thank you to Zktlko (I hope I'm spelling that right) who went out of his way to make sure I got it back. That level of care is rare and meant so much in a stressful moment. And on top of that--the food is incredible. We had the hoagies, and they were hands down the best cheesesteaks we tried in the city. Amazing people, amazing food. Grateful we stopped here.

The food came out quickly and me and my husband split the sub because I noticed the sub was huge!…read moreWe got the Effin Hot Cheesesteak (Spicy) we is exactly what we needed. I've had better subs, but this hit the spot. 2nd floor eating area and bathroom were clean. Note: the self-serve beer wall no longer exists so would recommend the business update the highlights. I was kind of sad to see that it didn't exist here.

First time at a Shake Shack! Arrived in town and wanted something quick and unique for dinner. I…read moreused to kiosk in store, grabbed a number and picked a table. Food was out quickly. The chicken sandwich was crispy and tender although I would have liked more sauce on the sandwich to balance out the bun. The crinkle cut fries had plenty of Parmesan on top and a side of a garlic aioli sauce that was delicious. The shake was thick and with large chucks of nuts. I ended up just using a spoon!

I like Shake Shack. I really do. It is one of the few fast food places that usually remembers what…read morefood is supposed to taste like. So when my wife said she wanted a little something while we wandered through a heatwave in Philadelphia, I thought this would be a safe harbor. It was not. We ordered cheese fries and a banana pudding milkshake. The fries arrived looking as if they had been cooked last Tuesday and kept under a damp towel since. The cheese was cold and had formed a sort of yellow skin. It reminded me of school cafeteria food, but with better marketing. The shake was okay. The banana flavor was nice enough. But the Vanilla Wafer Cookie Crumble inside was too ambitious for a straw. Every third sip turned into a game of suction-based roulette. You could pay fifty cents extra for rainbow sprinkles to support GLAAD. That was a good idea I could get behind. The execution, like the fries, was half-hearted. It felt more like an upsell than a cause. The worst part was the store itself. We had planned to sit inside for a few minutes. Restore our core temperatures to something in the double-digits. Regain a little hope. But the tables looked like they had not been cleaned since lunchtime and the floor was trying to become one with the food. We took our sad little snack and walked back to the hotel. Two stars. One for the idea of Shake Shack. One for the milkshake trying its best. That is all.