The fries really ARE to die for. You MUST get the loaded ones with cheese and gravy, also their…read morechicken sandwich is BETTER than I expected, to where I finished it in one sitting. Would definitely recommend again!

This place really surprised me. We were seated immediately for a larger group. Interior was fun bar…read moremixed with Parisian cafe with the open garage vibe. Food came out fast. Waitress was attentive and on top of getting drink orders. The gumbo was dark and flavorful in a thinner style which I hadn't had before but enjoyed. The caramelized onion dip was a surprise. It was chunky but in a good way. Loved the chips. The po boy was delicious. The bread so fresh. Great beer and drink selection. Very reasonably priced

I wish Jen and I had shown up in matching flapper dresses because Sassafras feels like stepping…read morestraight into the 1920s. Huge bar, giant wall of liquor bottles, dim lighting, and a cool old-school vibe. I told the bartender that ordering a beer in a place like this felt like I was insulting him. He laughed and told me not to worry about it. The drink special was called "Naked and Famous," which honestly sounded like the perfect cocktail to order in honor of Jen. But then I spotted a dark beer on the menu that sounded too good to pass up. If you follow me, you know I'm slowly becoming a dark beer guy. I liked it a lot. The sandwich special was a cheesesteak. Sorry, I should've taken a picture of the menu. But I really enjoyed it, and for $18 it came with a mountain of seasoned fries, which feels like a bargain these days. Bomb Shell: the two people working absolutely crushed it. I don't know if they were understaffed or if Monday night got busier than expected, but they were working their tails off the entire time. Even with that, they stayed polite, friendly, helpful, and incredibly accommodating to the guy carrying around a mannequin. Great visit to Sassafras!

We love visiting Irish Pubs everywhere we travel!!! This place has been a bar dating back to the…read moreearly 1900's and located in the Historic District. Great vibe and service is great too.

Came here for friends, bachelorette and absolutely fell in love…read more Our server, Max, was knowledgeable, kind, absolutely incredible. He gave suggestions when asked, make sure to check on us, and make the experience even better. Our whole table got the restaurant version of an espresso martini and holy cow. It was incredible. Almost everybody at the table got seconds. The site also gave us champagne in celebration, which was super tasty and super nice The food was incredible. Holy cow incredible. I vegetarian appreciated that they are allowed the menu to reflect an item without meat and then a second That includes it. Make sure if you order the charcuterie board do you understand charcuterie does not have cheese The avocado toast, incredible. I love alfalfa sprouts with my eggs, it was incredibly tasty, and the fries were superb. I don't frequent olde city often, but I would be happy to go out of my way to eat here the next time I'm in the city

An absolutely exceptional dining experience from start to finish. From the moment we walked in, the…read morestaff made us feel like honored guests -- attentive without being intrusive, knowledgeable about every dish, and genuinely warm in a way that's increasingly rare. We started with a seafood tower and everything tasted fresh,delicate, and bursting with natural flavor. We also had the meat and cheese charcuterie which was artfully arranged and delicious. Our cocktails were crafted with care and they were perfect. We all enjoyed our entrees immensely but dessert is a must save room option-The spice cake was delicious and the creme brûlée is one of the best I've ever had! Our server Max was wonderful- he checked on us often and made sure that we had everything we needed. It really added to the dining experience to have such excellent service- The manager also came to the table and took our drink orders and was visible throughout our dinner. We all felt like very important guests adding to excellence of our experience. Every detail was handled with grace and intention. We had such an amazing dining experience, we'll be back without question.

Pretty good overall!…read more Considerably big space for Philly. They had an upstairs too but I am not sure why it wasn't open during majority of the night. When the big crowd from the conference left they opened the upstairs. The Mac and cheese is SO GOOD. Very creamy and rich, the bread crumbs were an amazing surprise edition. This fatty finished it before the beer came. Lots of beer choices. I took off a start be size they were under staffed. So we were just waiting around for the check and the waitress kept forgetting what we asked for. Honestly, not her fault. There were like ~100 people and only 3 employees that I saw. So no designated waiter for tables. These poor 3 employees were the bartenders and the table waiters.

Fantastic vibe and the food and drinks match. Great beer list. The staff is fantastic! It's nice…read moreto have a quality neighborhood spot such as this.

Perfect vibe. On point sound track - including volume…read more Excellent service. Best damn bar nachos I've ever had in 56 years. Only complaint? They are in Philadelphia, and I live in Michigan!!!

A friend of mine was in town for the weekend and we spent Saturday afternoon walking around Old…read moreCity. Around midday, we became hungry and looked for something to eat. With the help of Yelp, we found this place. First off, the building that houses National Mechanics is absolutely beautiful inside and out, and for good reason. The pub/restaurant occupies the old Mechanics National Bank, a majestic Greek Revival building, built in 1836. Inside the restaurant, the surroundings contrasted greatly with the outside. The large, primarily wooden interior has the feel of a vintage pub. It is equally as beautiful as the front. The service at National Mechanics was great. Though the staff was clearly running shorthanded, every employee we came into contact with served us with a smile and couldn't be friendlier. The food, at least on that day, was mediocre at best, unfortunately. While the menu was filled with all sorts of tempting dishes that already made us thinking of future visits, we opted for the Mexican Burger and the Ribeye Cheesesteak, two twists on old pub standbys. Sadly, we were both disappointed in our meals. We did start off on a bright spot, food-wise. My friend and I opted to share the Batter-Fried Pickled Green Beans, which were fabulous! Too bad the good food ended there... The description of the Mexican Burger sounded amazing, with avocado, pico de gallo, pickled jalapeños, Monterrey Jack cheese, and chipotle mayo. My friend said it was kind of bland and it was quite greasy. My ribeye cheesesteak did not match well with its "Amoroso" roll and the steak itself was dry. In the end, we were both disappointed in our choice in a lunch spot. Perhaps it was the large crowd of diners and little staff that made it all come out a little...off. In the end, I'd try National Mechanics again if I were in the area, as the atmosphere and service made it a cool spot to dine in. Hopefully the food will be better next time.

My husband and I went here as a little birthday celebration/fourth of July vacation treat…read more My husband's food ranking: Yuzu Miso Glazed Wings - Addictive Cucumber - Spicy Miso Mazeman Ramen - Ocean Trout Crudo My food ranking: Addictive Cucumber - Yuzu Miso Glazed Wings - Spicy Miso Mazeman Ramen - Ocean Trout Crudo We agreed that the Miso Ramen was easily the best bang for your buck and the Ocean Trout Crudo was the only thing we wouldn't order again; it wasn't horrible it just had waaaay too many almonds which took away from the fish itself. Unlike others, we felt the portions were not too small. Overall a very respectable dinner showing from Almanac. I kind of regret ordering a pre fixed cocktail because his Omakase was so on point to what he asked for and was delicious. I love rhubarb and Gin is my usual spirt of choice, so I didn't want to pass up the Hanamachi Rikki, but while I found the tart rhubarb refreshing, it fell flat when placed next to the Omakase. While I enjoyed the music choices, he did not and it was also INCREDIBLY dark/moody which isn't our preference, but makes sense for the intimate vibe they are clearly going for.

Drinks were outstanding, and so was the food! This actually came as a surprise since Almanac is…read moremarketed as more of a cocktail bar/speakeasy. I guess I shouldn't be surprised, since they are located right about Ogawa (also amazing)! We tried the omakase cocktail, which was really fun and creative. Although if I'm paying $25 for a drink, I do expect a bit more of a presentation... The scallop crispy rice was absolutely a favorite, we had to order two! The toro was also a standout, although how can you go wrong with toro, uni, and caviar? The wagyu dog itself was great, but the roll it was on was dry. In my opinion, the bread makes or breaks a sandwich, so points off for that one. The ambiance was cozy, if a little dark at times. Our waitress was knowledgeable and attentive and gave us good recommendations on what to order. I will absolutely be back for the crispy rice alone!

Went for dinner and overall good experience. Was very empty so had nice and quick service. The food…read morewas tasty but some portions were small for the price. The place was nice and got great seating. Definitely more of an after dinner establishment and would recommend coming for their nighttime activities!

Apparently they are new , they just took it over , so the beer for the brewery is not operating so…read morethe beer selection is bottled , and the food ? Came in for the clam pizza still looking for the clams , dough is good missed the clam altogether , then the lobster bisque we waited for awhile for it and it was ok but the little plastic spoon she gave took the class out of this place not cool

came here to celebrate birthday with reservation on resy. the staff was accommodating in moving our…read morereservation to later of the night. when we arrived, we were seated immediately. The ambiance was nice, it was perfect for dates and small group gatherings. for the appetizer, we got the duck crepe which was tasty. the duck was tender and folded in the crepe. for the entrees, we got the rib eye and the lamb. both were tasty as well. both portions were good. we also got a complimentary birthday mousse as dessert! it was a nice touch and shows how much the staff cares about making our meals special.

It's a nice bar experience but if you are considering joining for dinner I would book a…read morereservation; otherwise it's bar seating. Food met expectations. Mostly cold items on happy hour menu the best of which is the duck pate. I tried the butter and radishes and the burger and found the pate to be my fav of all. Highly recommend the pate. Bartender made me a omakase camomile and early grey tea with lemon and honey water - I loved it

Delicious Italian food with excellent service and a nice environment which has elements of both…read moreold-school Italian establishments with some nice modern touches. I had the grouper special with crabmeat and it was extremely tasty and a nice portion. The grilled calamari appetizer was also terrific. My partner enjoyed her arancini and her fettuccini pomoodoro. A most enjoyable repast!

This is an excellent red-sauce Italian restaurant…read more We stopped in for an early dinner. We were greeted with some very good bread and butter. It came with a complimentary side of roasted veggies. I appreciated the gesture, but the veggies were a bit on the bland side. My wife ordered a mushroom pappardelle that was remarkable. It was creamy but not too heavy and had a rich, earthy mushroom flavor in every bite. I had the shrimp fra diavolo. It was good but not quite as good as the pappardelle. It was a very nice portion and the shrimp were well cooked. I would have appreciated just a bit more kick in the sauce, but I'd certainly eat this again. The only disappointment was the chicken cutlet and fries that my daughter ordered off the kids menu. The cutlet was small, dry, and flavorless. At $15 it was pretty pricy for the kids meal. Service was great and the ambiance was very pleasant. I'm sure it's a great place to have a meal when it is bustling. Had it been a few bucks cheaper, this would have been five stars.

Stopped in for a late night bite and decided to go for the mussels. They had incredible flavor and…read morecame with bread to soak up all the goodness. Sat at the bar and enjoyed conversations with the friendly staff. Will check out the outdoor area next time! Very chill place later in the evening and worth the stop!

Went on a Sunday night for the rooftop. The views and ambiance are great up there! The service…read morestarted great but then by the time we wanted to leave we couldn't find anyone for a while which was annoying. Otherwise the food was good and so were the drinks!