Beautiful ambiance and such a great spot in University City! Louie Louie has a French-inspired…read moreatmosphere that really makes you feel like you've stepped into a café or brasserie somewhere in Europe. The décor is colorful, stylish, and inviting, while still feeling relaxed enough for just about any occasion. The food is reasonably good, with French-inspired dishes like Steak Frites, which fits the whole Parisian brasserie vibe perfectly. I've come here for a date, met up with friends, and even had a work meeting here...it works surprisingly well for all three. The staff is always friendly and the bar tenders are easy to talk to and know their stuff about drinks. Being right near the Penn and Drexel campus environment gives the restaurant a nice energy without taking away from the upscale feel. Definitely a good option if you're looking for beautiful surroundings, a European-inspired experience, and a versatile place to eat and connect.

Cool spot. Spent more than a few snowstorms there. Work in U City…read more TBH, the bar staff was less than friendly or even engaging. I felt as if I was being dismissed while simply making small talk. Just me.

Very quiet inside - played the same 5 songs on repeat. Pretty pricey. It's a seafood place but just…read moresmells FISHY and it's not the normal smell of a seafood restaurant. Service was slow. We never got another round of beverages because she only came back to give us the check. Won't be back.

This is my second visit and it did not disappoint. Excellent service, delicious food, yummy…read morecocktails, and clean. This would have been a 5-star review but the lemon-pepper chicken which a little too seasoned (salty) for me but dipping them in both a ranch and blue cheese dressing with a few dollops of Tabasco sauce was a good recommendation. The fried chicken was definitely cooked in fresh grease and fried to perfection. I also ordered Dungeness crabs with broccoli and the amazing crab sauce. That sauce is okay but I'll stick to garlic.

This place was packed during happy hour but we were able to snag seats at the bar after happy hour…read moreended - make a reservation! The interior of the restaurant is very cute. We had some oysters, scallops and hamachi crudo, and my friend had the shrimp dumplings which he noted were delicious. The hibiscus spritz was light is refreshing. We will definitely be back to try their seafood tower!

We were super excited to try Pearl & Mary Oyster Bar. After work, we were down for some oysters and…read morea great meal! First, love the location of Pearl & Mary -- very walkable with so many restaurants and activities. We started off with oyster shooters and fried oysters. Both were great. The shooter had a bit of a kick to it. I would get it again. The fried oysters (not pictured), were just ok and I do wish they were fried harder. The cioppino...salty! I couldn't finish it and had to send it back. Heavy-handed on the seasoning is an understatement. It's too bad because all of the goodness of the sea was included -- from oysters, to shrimp, fish, mussels! The salt aside, this would have been a great dish. Service was meh. Not sure if I'd visit again. But, as I say, try for yourself! Cheers!

My friend an I stopped in here trying to pass time while exploring Philadelphia…read more The cashier was great. He was so helpful with my questions. Oddly I wanted a lobster roll with out the roll but still went with the soup anyway. But, he said he could do that. The soup was pretty good. We do not get a lobster roll when we visited. But, The soup hit the spot. The bathroom was so cute. It had a a nautical theme. This place really made me think of coastal Maine. Pricing was on point for lobster. No complaints. There are a few tables and a window bar like seat option that faces the street. The offer Maine sodas to drink.

Solid rolls! I had the seafood trio to taste them all. Initially I ordered on their website…read moredirectly. After driving around for 20 minutes to find parking I called and they had not received my order. Uber Eats or Door Dash must be the preferred. Or call! Anywho, Uber Eats delivered. It was cold. I don't believe the other lobsters rolls I had were cold. These were and still good. Maybe they are warm if you pick up ‍ They give ample portions and the butter is on the side. Three ramekins! One for each roll. I only needed one for all three. Note to self: always ask for butter on side. The shrimp roll was packed. Thankful because the baby shrimp were baby. The lobster roll was about 1 claws worth. It was the crab that shocked me. Overflowing with crab meat. Everything was fresh. The bread was soft and buttered. I didn't taste much 'seasoning' it was well 'flavored' and covered in oregano (?) I would return. It's a cute little spot that is in the basement of a building. I didn't go in, I know the area well. Next to Sofitel. Hard to find parking

We went to a house show until 5 a.m. the night before and woke up late. Our reso was at 1:30, but…read morewe called and pushed it to 2:30. The hostess said no problem. Great phone voice, by the way. We walked to the restaurant during the purported "heat dome" weekend. Fortunately, the air conditioning is pristine. We sat at the oyster bar and recommend you do so too. Our waiter was great. We should have caught his name but didn't. Either way, he was a real one. P spotted some absolute babe across the bar and asked our waiter what she was drinking. Important side note: attractive people dine here, but not in an intimidating way if you're a normie. Turns out it was a mocktail from the Zero Proof menu. We don't judge. Our waiter then turned us on to an OG move: order a mocktail and add booze. P got the Pink Drink and added vodka. J ordered a Bee's Knees and a Firing Squad. All above average. Anyway, we created an oyster flight and got two of each, working our way across the Eastern Seaboard. The house sauce was fantastic and incorporated some sort of onion and horseradish combination. We don't pretend to understand what that sorcery was, but keep doing it. Create your own GD oyster flight. You won't regret it. We also ordered some shrimp cocktail and shared the lobster roll sandwich. We forgot to take pics, but the generic photo attached is actually how it looks. Not a bad bite. This was the perfect amount of food for two hungover people who took IR Adderall before the walk. We lingered for a while and they don't push you out. Ended up ordering a couple IPAs. They started shucking oysters to prepare for the dinner crowd, which is neat to watch when you're on the spectrum like us. Also, the walls are covered in different oyster plates. We spent about 20 minutes discussing which one was our favorite. We landed on a green one. It's a real vibe lifter of a joint. Brought us back to life. 10/10.

The oysters were absolutely amazing, and honestly the best part of the experience. I wasn't a big…read morefan of the pesto, but that's more of a personal preference. Unfortunately, the service is what really brought the rating down. For a restaurant where you're spending around $50 per person, I expected much better service. My glass stayed empty for long periods of time, and it took forever just to get our waitress to come back to the table. I was dressed in sports gear since I'm visiting from out of town, and I couldn't help but feel like maybe we were judged based on how we were dressed instead of being given the same level of service as everyone else. I can't say for sure that was the case, but that's how the experience made me feel. The oysters were great, but when you're paying these prices, the service should match the quality of the food. Unfortunately, it didn't during my visit.

Awesome food, staff and atmosphere. Go here all the time. one of our favorite stops in Philadelphiaread more

This is such a cute restaurant nestled in the heart of Penn campus! Our waiter explained that…read morethey've been around for over 40 years and use farm fresh ingredients. We came for brunch and tried the Kennet Square omlette and vegan breakfast burrito. The omlette was absolutely delicious- the mushrooms and caramelized onions really stood out, and the egg was very fluffy and soft. The burrito was a little bit too salty but it improved with the salsa/pico provided. One of the highlights of the restaurants is the interior, which is decorated with farm house meets dog-theme vibe. Every room has personality and character. This would also be a nice spot to take visitors or parents when they are visiting the university.

It's not worth it even if it was 1/2 off or buy one get one…read more They are running a deal on uber eats & Instacart so I decided to try. It can't be that bad but it absolutely WAS! The boil had no flavor tastes like water with the everything seasoning. I actually was disgusted with how bad it was typically corn is my favorite and they found a way to F that up. The broccoli was damn near raw. The mussels were just okay. Crab was pitiful and the shrimp was overcooked. Again no flavor. Even the butter didn't taste right. I wouldn't eat here for FREE. Never ever again.

The seafood boils we got were sooooo good. I got one with snow crab and a lobster tail and I got…read morethe "all mixed in" sauce which is apparently a mix of the Cajun sauce and garlic butter. My friend got one with mussels, shrimp, and some type of crab with a mix of the old bay and garlic butter. I definitely liked my sauce better but the other one was good too! The lobster tail was SOOOO DELICIOUS. It's not like cute and aesthetic in there but I don't care because the food was really good

I went with a friend for the Center City Let's Do Lunch promotion. It was $20 for an appetizer and…read moreentree. They did not skimp on the meals! I had the corn chowder with shrimp. It was creamy and delicious with lots of fresh corn flavor and nice chunks of shrimp. The gazpacho my friend had tasted like a summer tomato! The entrees were also delicious. I had the Hangar steak salad. It had nice fresh crisp greens with fist sized piece of steak cooked perfectly medium rare! My friend had the Pasta Genovese which was also tasty with al sent pasta and a nice pesto type sauce. The server was excellent. She was knowledgeable about the dishes. She was attentive without being intrusive. The host and hostess were also super nice! The space is beautiful. It is two floors. Part is an old carriage house and part is new. It retains all the vintage elements but the decor is modern and elegant with lots of gold and floral details. It had a comfortable vibe. There is also a Happy Hour with a great menu.

I've had this place on my list for awhile and finally took myself out on a little solo dinner date…read more Unfortunately, it just didn't hit the mark for me. The aesthetic of the restaurant is very cute. My waiter was nice as well. I ordered the Old Dog, New Tricks cocktail to start - good but weak and mostly ice. I got the roasted oysters as well but didn't like the flavor at all and found them to be quite salty. The main reason I'd been wanting to come here was for the Mafaldine Alla Vodka which I ordered alongside the Kimono Racer cocktail. Boy, what an odd cocktail, wasn't for me at all but I did know it was a risky choice, so that's on me. The pasta fell so flat - lacking in crab and I found pieces of shell. The sauce was too sweet. Just quite a boring dish. Not sure if I just hit it on a bad night as this place seems to have generally good reviews but I unfortunately won't be returning.

They did not put my correct drink with my food and sent whatever they wanted. I can get if you…read moredon't have it, but call the customer and ask what they'd like in place of that, you don't just make a choice for them. The drink they chose was not one I enjoyed.

for starters when I first went to this business, they were super kind and super friendly very…read morewelcoming. I've been to this place three times now and their customer service skills have permitted to shit. The last time I was in there one of the cooks I guess was smoking behind the grill, and then QOL was in there telling them that they have grease traps that aren't cleaned. Then today i planned to have a conversation with the owner and he told me to leave him tf alone. ??? Horrible way to run a business let alone talk to people.

Friday Saturday Sunday absolutely was everything I expected it to be. I went with one of my close…read morefriends, who was lucky enough to snag a reservation! The restaurant has a warm, intimate atmosphere that makes it easy to relax and actually enjoy conversation. Each course was thoughtfully crafted, and the menu flowed together beautifully. Everything we had was delicious, but the short rib was the undeniably the standout for me. It was incredibly tender and SO flavorful. Between the atmosphere, food and attentive service, I can see why this Michelin star is well deserved.

Seasonal Snacks - bluefin tuna: 10/10, scallop with uni: 7/10…read moreSummer Vegetables - corn, lobster, tomato: 10/10 Fusilli - clams, allium ash, lobster sauce: 10/10 Sweetbread Pressé - griddle cake, plantain, vin blanc: 10/10 Halibut - sauce vin jaune, salsa verde, coco bread: 8/10 Koshihikari Rice - aji dulce, crispy mangalitsa: 7/10 Grilled Short Rib - oxtail jus, peanut: 9/10 Duck Egg Semifreddo - rhubarb, strawberry, sfumato: 9/10