Had an absolutely incredible dinner at Butcher and Singer. We started with the biscuits, which were…read morehonestly the best biscuits I've ever had. Every steak at the table was cooked to perfection and full of flavor. The sides were just as impressive -- the mac and cheese, stuffed potato hash, broccolini, and mashed potatoes were all amazing. We also tried the cheesecake and lemon dessert, and both were outstanding. From start to finish, everything exceeded expectations. Easily one of the best steakhouse experiences we've had.

Arrived late at 10pm on a Friday without a reservation. The place was PACKED! Went to bar and…read morewaited 15 minutes for a seat. That's good. Be aware the bar is small. Ordered bone in filet with mashed potatoes and roasted Brussels sprouts. It was a little slow to receive (they were busy!) about 40 minutes. Steak was cooked perfectly sprouts were just right but the best part were the potatoes. Unbelievable taste! Crispy exterior with soft inside. I normally don't eat all of potatoes but I left nothing on plate. Simply delicious! Had homemade vanilla ice cream which was good but had a little too much honey flavor for my tastes. Biggest surprise were the biscuits. Unbelievably delicious!! Yes was a good experience! Enjoy but make a reservation. Just saying

We had been wanting to come here for a few years but aren't always the best at planning ahead. We…read morecelebrated our 25th anniversary this year and wanted to go somewhere new and romantic. This place was everything you want it to be. We had some delicious craft cocktails, the tomahawk ribeye, an appetizer and some sides. The only thing that wasn't good were the mushrooms. I say this as someone who loves mushrooms. Service was spot on, place is quaint. 100% will be going back

Today was my third visit to Alpen Rose. My boyfriend and I really enjoyed our first visit! Food was…read moregood, service was great and the ambiance was amazing. We celebrated my birthday there and I was a bit shocked when they didn't offer to comp a dessert, since most steakhouses usually do, but I didn't mind as it's not expected. Our second visit didn't live up to our first time experience. The steak we ordered was so raw that it was inedible. Luckily, we got 2 big entrees so we were able to enjoy one and take the steak to go and cook it a bit more to enjoy for dinner the day after. This third visit REALLY threw us off. First, we waited over 30 minutes to be seated. When we were finally seated, we were seated in what is likely the most uncomfortable seat in the restaurant. You would think if you just made someone wait 30 minutes past their reservation, you'd maybe give them the bigger table that's available to get them back in your good graces. I will say most of the food was very good. We ordered the crab and artichoke appetizer which was good but not great, and for dinner we ordered the duck which was cooked perfectly and the ribeye which was also cooked well. I had mentioned it was my birthday at the beginning of the meal. Since I didn't receive anything with my last birthday experience, I had no expectations of a comped dessert. That was until the young lady at the table next to us received a comped baked Alaska for her birthday. When it was my turn for the waiter to offer a dessert we were asked if we wanted to order anything. We said no and asked for the check. When they brought us the check, they finally remembered we had been delayed half an hour and that's when they offered a comped dessert. Why is it that someone else got a free dessert for their birthday and not me? If you're going to offer that to one you should offer to all. Other than that, the service overall was very lacking. We were checked in on 3 times during the night whereas the table next to us received constant check ins. Not sure what that was about since we had the same waiter. We were also seated and ordered before the table next to us and they received everything before us. Appetizer, dinner, dessert and check. Not sure why this happened but after tonight's disappointing experience and overall food inconsistency I have decided not to dine here anymore. More for tonight's service than anything else. Disappointing and overhyped.

I came across this incredible restaurant while searching for the nearest sushi bar to the hospital…read morewhere my wife was a patient, and what a remarkable surprise it turned out to be. The first impression was not especially auspicious. The restaurant is tucked away in the basement beneath a building on Walnut Street in Philadelphia, and at first glance the menu prices gave me pause. But from the very first bite, every doubt completely disappeared. The sushi was absolutely extraordinary -- some of the best I have ever had anywhere. I ordered the 9-piece tasting menu with uni for $68, and every single piece of nigiri was exquisite. The fish practically melted in my mouth, with outstanding freshness, texture, and flavor. Each bite felt carefully crafted and perfectly balanced. The service was equally impressive. The staff was warm, cheerful, attentive, and made the entire experience feel welcoming and relaxed. I arrived toward the end of the evening, so the restaurant was pleasantly quiet, which made the meal even more enjoyable. This was truly a memorable dining experience. Every course was exceptional, and I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who appreciates outstanding sushi. My only regret is that it is so far from where I live, because otherwise I would return again and again.

I've been here multiple times. Great service. Workers are very friendly. Always give great recs,…read moreespecially sake recommendations. Their happy hour is 5-7pm and always a great deal - at the bar only. It's downstairs but doesn't feel like a basement. Ambiance is ok. But don't let that deter you. I took my wife and MIL today and we enjoyed the happy hour. I recommend you give it a try.

Can not recommend enough- so great! Service, Food quality…read morepresentation- a literal treat! Wine list fantastic and don't miss the bacon- Omg!

We went for our anniversary. We were seated next to a glass wall looking into their kitchen /…read moreseafood area. It was a unique setting. Our server Lawrence started out great. Attentive. We ordered salads, steak, pork chops, mashed potatoes, corn, and a bottle of overpriced Caymus wine. Hubby liked his pork chops, my filet was ok. The sides were delish!!! They also were very kind in offering us a comp dessert for our anniversary which we got to pick. Typically restaurants just bring out whatever dessert they want so I appreciated that we got to choose. We chose a vanilla Carmel cake. It was good but we were also so stuffed! Minus 2 stars - as the end of the night, our server disappeared & when he did reappear, I could never get his attention to get the bill. I flagged someone else down but they just shrugged. It took me putting my jacket on (& 20 extra mins) to get Lawrence's attention. Also, it was close to the end of the night as we were wrapping up - maybe 9:30ish. There were still PLENTY of guests eating dinner, and the workers started breaking down tables in our section, moving things around, replacing large tables for smaller ones, etc. We're trying to have a nice (expensive!) dinner & workers are cleaning up around us. What a buzz kill. Remember I was the one trying to GET my servers attention - trust me we didn't overstay. Honestly, eh - I wouldn't recommend.

Everything on the menu is a 10. It was all so delicious. From the bread to the scallops to the…read moresteaks, I have no complaints. Our server was phenomenal. I believe her name was Kate or Katie (sorry a few weeks late writing this). She made sure we received white glove service while here. The restaurant is dark, but it really sets a nice tone for the fine dining experience that will occur. I loved the service from the bartenders while I was waiting for my group as well. I'd certainly go back here to try even more dishes, but it is a good spot to stop and one where the food is actually worth the price.

**GOAT ITEM ALERT* Popovers…read more Anytime I visit a city, I always try to find their top restaurants and a lot of times the Internet seems to think it's a steakhouse. I was torn between here, Alpen Rose, and Butcher and Singer. This one was also close to the Hyatt Centric so I made a reservation for here. We got seated in the very corner of the dining room which was perfect. Otherwise, the tables here are way too close together. Dropping $300+ on dinner and being 3 feet from the table next to you is crazy. Now, the best item of the night was... **The FREE POPOVERS** I guess that can't be all that great if the best item on the menu is free. I'd come back here and keep getting more and more rounds of popovers and maybe skip a bunch of the other items we had. I must say the restaurant is beautiful inside. Up first, I had a $20 Smoke gets in your rye. Sadly, there is basically zero mezcal in the drink. There is absolutely no smoky or burnt taste. Pass on this drink. Up next, I tried a $23 Bombay Sapphire (Dirty Martini), and it was standard as it should be. Great blue cheese olives here. To start we split the $18 Caesar salad. We both really liked the salad. For the main entree, I ordered the $89 Ribeye. I thought it was just alright. The tricky thing at steakhouses is if a ribeye is done right it's the best thing on the menu. Here it's pretty bland. No seasoning, no salt, just a straight up slab of meat. It was fine, but not what you'd expect for a fancy steakhouse. My mom ordered the $72 8 oz filet mignon. And per usual, her filet was better than my ribeye. But it too was also very plain with little to no seasoning. For sides, we got the $18 mushrooms, and the $15 creamed spinach. I'd totally skip the spinach next time. The server insisted they were great, but it wasn't. Whoops. The mushrooms are totally worth ordering and was the 2nd best item of the night, after the popovers. We had a $16 deep dish cookie for dessert. Both of us really liked this. Would totally get this again. We spent over $300 and I thought the food was slightly above average. Once again, the popovers were the star of the night. If I'm back in Philly, I'll try Alpen Rose or Butcher and Singer next time.

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.

Easy...repeat EASY 5-start sandwich…read more In from out of town and based on research, a first-hand interview (shout out Uber driver) and proximity to my hotel, I landed on Shay's. Very glad I did. I had the The Classic ($19.95: Prime Rib, Cooper Sharp Cheese, Buttery Steakhouse Seasoning, Sautéed Onions). Great seeded roll, perfectly melted cheese, and grilled onions. Service was great. Went to the shop off-hours / around 2:30 on a Friday. Probably 10 people there, so my steak was served up quickly- maybe 5 minutes max from order to handoff. The staff was helpful and patient walking through a rookie on what to order. The shop is un-assuming. Not tons of signage, not a lot of quirky decor on the walls. I visited on one of the first very hot days of the spring. I decided to get the sandwich to go and devoured it at my hotel. Best Cheesesteak is a hot topic in this town. No real point in trying to say one's the best but some food for thought from an out-of-towner: 1) Research. Ask around. Listen to the passion with which they offer their recco. 2) Highly consider Shay's. I really enjoyed the Cheesesteak and the entire experience.

This Philly phavorite sells incredible classic cheese steaks. The sesame seed soft roll holds up…read moreto the chopped prime rib, onions and wet cooper sharp cheese. This sammy is drippy, hot and packed with flavor. Pair it with a big bag of Utz chips and a soda, but preferably a beer which they don't sell. This meal holds up against the other spots that claim top billing in Philly. The owner is opening two more locations in Vegas. That's a good gamble to succeed.

Pros: busy, great staff, excellent food; carrots, pasta, tenderloin, scallops, caramel dessert all…read moreexcellent! Neg: busy

4 Stars feels low - 5 stars seems high. Overall a very…read moreenjoyable meal. Food was excellent. Here's the rundown: GRILLED HEIRLOOM CARROTS: Creamy, savory, fantastic SPRING VEGGIE SALAD*: fresh, tasty, elevated salad PAN SEARED GNOCCHI: show stopper, would order again 5 stars ROSSA (WOOD FIRED PIZZA): basic but excellent SALTED CARAMEL BUDINO: house specialty for a reason {small but really good beer selection} Service was attentive - maybe a tad too attentive but certainly well-meaning. *The only (very) slight ding, is that the waiter noted it was family style, but the portions were individual sized. We added on the salad b/c we need something else. I always thought 'family style' was larger portions shared by the table. No biggie. The room is not big a bit cozy. All table were taken but didn't feel cramped or chaotic. Overall - very glad I came to Barbuzzo and would certainly recommend.

We had an absolutely wonderful dinner tonight at this elegant, upscale restaurant set within a…read morehistoric landmark. The space is breathtaking--soaring 38-foot sculpted ceilings and a 34-foot wine tower at the center of the bar create a truly luxurious and unforgettable ambiance. The hospitality is just as impressive as the setting. Every member of the staff was professional and attentive, and the managers checked on us throughout the meal to ensure everything was perfect. Our waitress, Ayoola, was exceptional--warm, personable, and genuinely thoughtful. She made us feel completely taken care of from start to finish. We began at the bar with a cocktail called the VIP, which was perfectly balanced--smooth, refreshing, and very easy to enjoy. I didn't even think to take a photo until we were nearly finished--that's always a good sign. The complimentary bread was outstanding--warm, buttery, and perfectly fluffy with a delicate texture. Easily one of the best I've had, and very hard to resist. My husband and I shared three appetizers, two mains, and three sides, and even the sides were generously portioned. It was quite a lot of food, but every dish was beautifully prepared, flavorful, and deeply satisfying. The tuna tartare--with avocado and prawn chips--was incredibly fresh, delicious, and well-seasoned, with a delicate balance that really let the quality of the fish shine. The medium-rare sesame ahi tuna was another standout--perfectly seared, tender, and rich in flavor. It was so good that my husband started digging in before I could even snap a photo. We couldn't even finish all the sides, and by the end, we were completely full and had to skip dessert--but that just gives us a reason to come back. An exceptional dining experience in every way--this is easily a 5-star experience, and one we'll be thinking about long after the meal.

I'm extremely disappointed with my experience at Del Frisco's in Philadelphia. My mother and I were…read morevisiting from Washington, DC, and stopped by expecting the level of hospitality this restaurant claims to represent. Instead, we were treated in a way that felt humiliating and discriminatory. We were not allowed to sit or even properly discuss seating with the staff. Rather than treating us like paying guests, the situation escalated quickly and security was brought over to confront us. As two Black customers who were simply trying to dine, the entire interaction felt unnecessary and deeply uncomfortable. No one should be made to feel unwelcome or targeted when walking into a restaurant. The way this was handled left us feeling embarrassed and disrespected. Restaurants at this level should prioritize professionalism, respect, and equal treatment for all guests. I hope management seriously reviews how situations like this are handled so other customers don't have to experience the same treatment.

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