Well I used to frequent this bar in its former glory as the east side saloon. sadly the old man that owned the place gave up the good fight and sold this bar for way too cheap to retire in Florida, sadly taking Marge the mu-mu wearing bartender and the Patron with the iron lung always smoking at the bar with him. these new jack wagons couldn't design a Lady's dressing room but somehow decorated a bar, getting rid of the shuffle board bowling machine and installing what feels like the brightest lights on the planet. you feel like your caught in the spot light by PPD when you eat here. the wings are dinky, the fondue makes the melting pot look like fine dining. falafel that's as dry as 150 grit sand paper. the red headed bar tender who is clearly not from the neighborhood but who loves to give her opinions on everything from the former bars trashiness to how the people in the neighborhood are "trashy", all the while ignoring the herpies sore prominently fixed on her lip. this bar belongs in port Richmond not in pennsport, get out of south Philadelphia yah Mo's... Cant wait till they close up and we get a real bar back in the neighborhood... read more

The waitress was an older woman Richard and I don't know her name. She should have told my Mom they were out of apples before putting a cold waffle on her plate in front of her. It was last Sunday not this pass one. We heard so many great things about your brunch and we were so disappointed. First time ever. We love eating there!! read more

Just there for their "first brunch" since opening. First off - how do you not have regular plain old sugar if you are serving coffee? Next no mention of additional charge for refills on everything- soda, coffee etc. So after being offered and served refills, then the waiter mentions there are no free refills- so $9 later for 3 cups of coke and $6 for 2 cups of Luke warm coffee peppered with grinds. Food was fine- though half of our party of 4 received their meals 5mins + before the other half; and another party there 1 lady received her food while the rest sat and watched her for 8-10mins. Very cold in the restaurant, though very attractive inside. Don't waste your time or money when green eggs is around the corner for brunch. read more

This review is long overdue, however after tonight's dinner, I had to take a minute to post. As a resident of pensport, I've been to Moonshine several times, both for dine in and take out and have never been disappointed. Today being the Eagles parade day, I knew it would be extremely busy but really wanted a good burger and that's exactly what I got. Stopped in , standing room only, yet no trouble placing to go order and beer while I waited. Super attentive and friendly barmaid. Ordered a bacon cheddar burger,mac & cheese and loaded fries.The burger was perfectly cooked and served on a toasted brioche roll, absolute perfection! Love the farfalle pasta mac and cheese, perfect amount of creamy and crunch.The loaded tots are always A plus. Great job to all involved. Will be back real soon. read more

Stopped in on a Saturday night around 8 and sat outside. The staff was very accommodating. Food was very good I had pulled pork tacos that our waitress recommended and I could not have been happier. Great pricing live music inside. Give it a try!! read more

Wow! Nice staff, delicious dinner & great tap. Companion had the blackened chicken & pesto gnocchi. Fabulous flavors! I had chicken piccata goat cheese ravioli. Delicious & flavorful. Needed nice crusty bread to polish up the fantastic sauce. My only wish would have been for reasonable parking. Ok, ANY parking. read more

We also live in the neighborhood and wanted to give Moonshine a try. Looks like they were using a completely different very small menu for Sunday. It was not the menu on the website or what others have mentioned. I thought the food was tasty, although I wished there were some more healthy options on this abbreviated menu, not a salad to be found. My husband felt like the hamburger was overpriced for its size, and he is someone who works in the restaurant industry. Maybe we should give it another try with the regular menu because I am excited that there are new places popping up in this area where there is really not much to be found. read more

Great neighborhood bar! My husband and I went here for dinner and a couple beers. Good beer selection, and the food was delicious. We ordered macaroni & cheese for our appetizer and we both had burgers for dinner. Everything was great and the bartender was very nice. Definitely plan on going back. read more

I've been here twice, once with my fiance before a movie to grab a bite and a few beers. We sort of just stumbled upon it when Industry was having an employee only party and one of the Industry workers pointed us to Moonshine. Then we went back a few months later with two friends of ours and the food and drinks did not disappoint. I really do wish we lived closer, I would make this my neighborhood haunt. read more

I'm giving this place 1 star only because the drink was good. The service was TERRIBLE. Went on a Tuesday night with my GF and it was kind of packed on the inside for a Tuesday so we sat outside. All the waiters was inside and not once came outside to see if we needed anything after they saw us walk in and say we was sitting outside due to not having nowhere to sit. Plus there was also another couple outside who wasn't waited on either. So after about sitting outside for nearly 25-30 mins with no waiter I got up and went inside and had to order my drink at the bar which was impossible to get to. This whole process from finding a seat from waiting for a no show waiter to actually getting a drink took over a hour which is ridiculous for a place who has the right amount of waiters to handle the crowded place... We wanted to order food and more drinks but we figured that would be another hassle so we just left and went to a different bar around the area... Nice place but need better service. read more

Always a great meal and great service, they make you feel at home, you're never rushed. Great neighborhood place to drink and eat. Our waiter Mike awesome guy, very knowledgeable and a great representative of Moonshine. read more

The last couple of visits were not good. The vegan lasagna is pretty nasty and the falafel burger is a fried glop of not falafel. Slow service and I have to say I loved this the first few times I went. Kids menu is tasty. read more

First time here...bullit old fashioned was good...had the grilled cheese with fries...grilled cheese so-so...fries excellent. May try again...menu doesn't intrigue me...but I try to keep and open mind. read more

Great experience ... terrific place. Stopped in for a quick dinner before a concert ... food was delicious, service was excellent. Loved the menu ... will definitely go back to try a few other things. Specialty drinks were excellent. The only reason I gave this restaurant 4 stars instead of 5 is that the available craft beers were not my favorite. Since they advertise themselves as a gastropub, the craft beer selection could be improved. read more

Usually a good spot the inexperience of the under-aged staff show. After receiving several drinks that were 2 oz short of a full pour by a neophyte with more hair colors than opinions in my head and having to be victimized by the annoyance of whinny hippie cover songs on solo guitar (the bane of my existence) I felt the need to end my unsavory experience with cash. No patience for this though the food is usually good. Do not order tater tots unless you enjoy mealy melon-balled pieces of potato obviously cooked days in advance. read more

cocktail menu is awesome and the moon shine is to die for ! all of the food came out quick and was delicious. i came on a quizzo night which sucked cause it was so loud but everyone was enjoying themselves ! next time i'll choose another night of the week read more

The food was great, and that's what the two stars are for. The service however, was awful. We nearly left at first. Our reservation was not accommodated for while the two girls working forgot about it. They tried to put us on a small high top table that rocked back and forth shoved next to the men's bathroom. Then, after we did not want to sit there the girls decided to open up the next building to us and other people who were waiting. The bartender said the drinks were on her. It took at least an hour for the food to come, which again was great. But when the check came the drinks were still on the check ON TOP OF another drink we didn't even recieve. I'll give props to Chris the bus boy though, he came through when we needed something. read more

This night started out well but then after sitting for a over an hour without seeing a drop of food and watching other people get served I started to worry. We were not being checked in during this time as if the server knew she had no food for us so rather than explain why it was easier to pretend we were not there. Things were so frustrating that I wrote a scathing review while I was waiting. Finally I heard the server ask the table next to us if the food was ok and my sarcastic personality got the best of me so I answered "our food is great also". Things were bad then Tom happened. A very pleasant person named Tom came over and apologized for the long wait. He explained that there were several missteps with our order that caused the delay. This is fair enough. Things happen but if you talk to the customer they are more understanding. Finally all the food came and it was outstanding. We greatly enjoyed everything. When it came time for the bill Tom swooped in to inform us of the extremely generous deduction for our troubles. We were already happy once we got the delicious food and did not expect the generous reduction. From a food standpoint this place is awesome and based on the way our dissatisfaction was handled this place gets high marks all around. Happy to give 4 stars. Hope to come back and add that 5th star for food consistency read more

Really good burgers on brioche. Rely good beer list. Service was fantastic. Bartender super friendly. I will be back. A pleasant surprise.

While service was exceptionally friendly, the food was extremely sub-par. The waiter recommended the blackened chicken pesto gnocci. The chicken was firm and dry, and too generously coated in a salty spicy seasoning that in combination with the dry chicken, made it very challenging to chew and swallow. This was atop tiny, VERY hard gnocci. Very poor quality food for the $11.00 entree price. When the waitor asked how everything was, I shared that I was disappointed in the gnocci, having expected something lighter and fluffier. I let them know that they didn't need to make a fuss, but that I just wanted them to know. The waiter later checked back with me to say that the chef noted that I wasn't the first customer that night to note the "off" gnocci, and that it was because the gnocci had been left to soak too long before cooking today, which led to their too-hard consistency. When I received the bill, I was admittedly surprised to see that not even a small courtesy discount had been applied to the order. Granted, I hadn't asked for them to take the dish off the bill, but I was put off not to have received some recompense given that they openly admitted to having botched the preparation of the dish. read more

Nice restaurant. Good food and good service. Had the Waldorf Chicken Salad sandwich - good. Fries were very good. Tater tots were very lightly breaded, different taste than traditional tots but still ok. read more

I was curious to try Moonshine since its only about a 5 min walk from our house. Made reservations but the space inside is pretty tiny so we had to wait for 15-20 mins past our reservation. Service was terrible. I dont know what was up with our waitress but she just stood by the bar with the other employees while we waited for her to come take our order. "Ill give u a couple minutes" turned into 15-20 min. Pesto gnocchi with chicken - the gnocchi was okay. Chicken was inedible - so salty and over seasoned I couldn't finish it. Loaded Tater tots were nothing special with cheese sauce and bacon bits. We also had Caesar salad and French onion soup - just okay at best. Overall, I was disappointed. Maybe just come here for a drink at the bar, not dinner. read more

I am in love with Moonshine! My husband and I decided to try the hidden gems in our neighborhood and Moonshine was on our list. First, it's a neighborhood joint to the core. You feel like you are part of a family when you dine here. Our waitress was so friendly and helpful. We ordered our apps and meals and then saw the mozzarella sticks and she immediately changed our app order to include them. Dynamite. The cheeseburger egg rolls are a must. Everything we ate was so good and made with thought and care. The drinks are what I love the most. They include moonshine and it is delicious. We stayed for some music and conversation. Overall, 5 stars because we left full and happy! read more

Refused service because of how my family looked. Had my wife and three children with me to take our niece out for a birthday dinner and was extremely disappointed with the treatment. My wife was familiar with the establishment and recommended we go there which was a huge mistake on our part. Will not go back ever to waste money on people who treat people like crap. Very disgusted!!! read more

Just got in my house from having dinner at Moonshine, I had the Red Wine Braised Short Rib, let me tell it melted in my mouth. My wife had the Vegan Lasagna and said that it was very good, our friend had the Tzatziki Falafel Burger, I think that's what it was. Best part of it was nothing left to take home. Our server was very nice and the staff keep asking if we needed anything. WILL RETURN TO TRY OTHER DISHES, GREAT JOB. read more

I went to Moonshine Philly on Saturday 08/06/16. It was outstanding. Quality beers for a low price. Great food too. We ordered a buffalo chicken dip, which was one of the best I've had in a long time. I also got a burger with cheddar and bacon. The burger was cooked perfectly and was gigantic. Great considering it was only 10 bucks. Definitely going back when I'm on my way to any events at the sports complex. read more

Staff.... Great as well as the food ... The veggie lasagna Wonderful! I can see it getting a little noise if it's full...but that the same prob with many bar/restaurants kinda places. Have to find out the wine that was served it was wonderful. Three people with apps two bottle of wine and entrees will set u back about 100.00 or so, not so bad. read more

Food was fantastic, service was inpecciable and both bartenders were extremely friendly and down to earth. Will frequent this place often esp with summer coming up. Hoping tables will be put outside for outside seating. read more

Went here for the first time after passing it all the time in the neighborhood. It was way more welcoming, and relaxing than I thought it would be(maybe because I went later when it wasn't as crowded.) Enjoyed a beer and burger, which was not bad. Good ambiance and friendly service. A nice change compared to other bars in the neighborhood. read more

Had a wonderful Saturday night out at this restaurant/bar. The food was great and the service was the best I've had in philly. The waitress and busboy we had went the extra mile for me, my boyfriend and sister repeatedly - they really made our night! I'm looking forward to going back! read more

Today was our second time at Moonshine for a work lunch and we were definitely not disappointed. We called ahead this time in order to make room for our group of 9 and to request tables in the back, which they provided. Lunch time here is the perfect time because it's not too crowded and there's enough room for a bigger group The staff was extremely friendly and accommodating while quickly taking our order. The appetizers we ordered (buffalo chicken dip and calamari) were just as amazing as the first time we had them a few weeks ago. Everyone tried new entrees this time and we were all very pleased with our choices. Among the lunches were the strawberry walnut salad, the blackened chicken pesto gnocchi, the mediterranean panini, the chili, and a few others. Everyone left Moonshine in a happy and full mood. We look forward to eating there again! read more

Im close enough to walk and was so happy to see another bar within walking distance with real food. Ive been twice and both of my meals were really great. First was a burger that holds it own in the Philly burger scene. It was seasoned really well. We did brunch another time, and while my sister found her egg whites overly salty, it was the only thing off about the meal. Brunch apps, my meal, my brother-in-laws, so good. Its small, so on summer evenings I expect this place will start spilling out its doors soon. The mix of the crowd doesnt ever seem too rowdy. I think just like the Industry, a bar up the street, this place will find its even keel and be a great neighborhood spot. read more

Awesome food , awesome service . My favorite thing on he menu is the wedge salad with the steak on it .

Went here after reading reviews on Yelp and Open table. So glad! Everything about this place was great. Ambiance like a local neighborhood hangout, but welcoming (we are not from the area). Staff very friendly and helpful. Beer and drink selection were good... We had the Sangria's and OmmegangWitte.. Food was cooked and served to perfection... we had Short Ribs, Shrimp and Spinach enchiladas and the Vegen Grilled cheese... Needless to say our plates were wiped clean! Would have given 5 stars, but desserts were "so-so"... Definitely going back read more

This place is incredible. I went there this past weekend for brunch and was very impressed. We had 7 total people. I must have changed my reservation a zillion times beforehand. With friends cancelling or changing their mind, it was a bit chaotic but they still accommodated us with ease. When we arrived they had a table ready to go. The restaurant is a little small but it wasn't too crowded when we got there. I would still recommend making a reservation if possible. Especially for busy times ( dinner and weekend brunch). Our server was lovely and worked hard to take care of our larger party. Every other employee was available clearing plates, running drinks, and refilling waters. Not once did we feel like a bother. OK now the food: Where do I begin!? The sausage and gravy/biscuit appetizer or meal is to die for. After eating all of his biscuits, which were perfectly made, my boyfriend began looking for scraps to dip into the sausage gravy.. it was THAT good. The french toast sticks were crunchy and amazing too. I got the chicken and waffles which was on special and it was really tasty. It came with a maple bacon syrup. Bacon syrup!? Yes... it was heavenly. My boyfriend got the eggs Benedict and the hollandaise sauce was really nice. He gets that dish almost every time we go for brunch and he really raved over the sauce. From what I could gather, everyone at the tables enjoyed what they ordered since there were hardly any leftovers. At the end we got our bill, paid, and left. Very seamless. I;ve been out for brunch or dinner in a group and sometimes have felt wither rushed or like the servers were annoyed at us. It's a pain in the butt to wait on a big group sometimes, I get it. But this didn't happen at Moonshine. I felt really welcomed and comfortable. I felt compelled to write a review because of how great everything was. I would recommend bringing out of towners to this place. It's also like a hidden gem for those who may be more familiar with center city or that area. 5 stars for sure! read more

Went for the first time last night to see our friend Alia play there. After reading some of the reviews we were expecting poor service but that was not the case. We sat at the bar which is our usual spot in most places because there were no other tables. We figured there would be a wait with it being small and popular. The bartender Brian was super friendly as was the other bartender Alyssa (sorry if I spelled it wrong). We brought up the negative reviews with them and had a good chuckle at some of them...like Brian's ring in his nose! Ha! Of course this broke the ice and we were all friends real quick. The loaded tots were outstanding as was my mac & cheese with chicken and my wife's veggie grilled cheese. We will definitely be going back. Oh and I heard they got the building next door and plan on expanding so that's awesome too. I wish the owner the best of luck. Only way it could've been better is if they had a parking lot but this is South Philly so that's not happening. Ha. read more

I had dinner with a friend on a Wednesday night. It was my first time there and I would definitely go back. We started out with the buffalo chicken dip with bread. It was delicious, perfect heat on it and the bread was great for dipping. I had strawberry salad with grilled chicken. It was plentiful and I loved the rasberry vinaigrette. My friend had the crab cake and ate the entire thing, definitely a good sign. Next time I will leave room for dessert. read more

Love Moonshine. We've eaten there a number of times & have always been pleased with our meal. The menu is very imaginative with interesting spins on some classic dishes. The staff is wonderful and everyone goes out of their way to make sure you have a great experience. Run to Moonshine - you'll be so glad you did! read more

Good beer choices but that's about it. We'll, they have a cool bar as well. Prices though tend to be high for their beers, compared to many other south Philly places. The food, however, is the sticking point here and for this, I won't return. Maybe something was up on this night or maybe the food is always poor but a group of 5 of us all agreed we could have gone to wawa for a better option. I would not recommend this place especially since there are so many good/great spots in South Philly. read more

I've been to the Moonshine many times (for brunch and dinner) and been completely happy with their service, food, and atmosphere each time. The waitstaff is always extremely friendly and attentive, and the food is delicious! I especially love their honey lime chicken wings and the blackened chicken with pesto gnocchi. The beer list is always interesting and changing, too. It's lovely to be able to sit outside (under a canopy and twinkle lights!) on nice nights. Highly recommend visiting! read more