Friendly service from the bartender, Christian. Great mixologist. "Treat yo self" to a summer time in Georgia. Peach bourbon, black tea, butters. While at the bar, the manager, dan, (Danager) asked me if I was enjoying my cocktails and food. Even the chef, I believe his name is Mack, swung by to visit and offer a friendly greeting. Staff was all engaging and friendly and food is exceptional. read more

Slow slow service. Sometimes they forgot things. Granted, I went during DNC + lunch time. The food during lunch was delicious. My entire table got the set course meals and everything was good. There was a lot of food. Previously, I went for dinner and I was underwhelmed with the dinner food. It was expensive and salty. read more

Upscale ambience, well-mixed cocktails and a fireplace. I've visited the Palomar a few times now, and it has the same trendy chic of other Kimpton hotels around the globe. I've been to several of them, and they are all impressive. The lounge is a bit small, with the crowd often extending into the hotel lobby and fireplace area. Not a problem, since servers seem to be everywhere. Even if the bar's jammed, you'll still get your drinks in a flash. Speaking of flash, it's definitely high-end, but without the pretenses of say, Rouge. The crowd is lively, and more exciting than any other hotel bar in town. Definitely a welcome addition to the neighboorhood. read more

This place is classy and trendy and i REALLY enjoyed it. I went last wk with some friends and returned just two days later when my twin sis was in town. I think it's going to become one of my regular stomping grounds :) the bartenders are charming and very observant and i was really impressed. i tried the cure royal and also the pomegrante mojiot and both were fantastic! I think the wines by the glass list could REALLY use some improvement but other than that im a new big fan of square 1682. the truffle popcorn is a perfect pair with drinks be sure to try it you wont be disappointed! buon appetito :) read more

If Nataly is your waitress, say no thank you and go to a different place. Actually, just go to a different place. Horrible service from everyone, uncomfortable setting; they made me feel like I was in their way. I have been to Square 1682 several times, as I have lived in Philadelphia for quite a few years. I've seen the chef change, menu change, and the interior change. In that time, this past visit to this place was the absolute worst!!! I've also brought 2 parties of over 20 people, and each of those were able to run efficiently - especially with the rest of the restaurant having other customers. There is no reason that this past trip for me and my sister should have been any different. Our table was not given any attention, we waited forever for water, and even our bar drinks could not be delivered normally. After receiving our water and ordering food, we had to re-ask for our drinks, only to find out that they were never either (1) rang in or (2) made by the bartender who was busy setting up the bar for his shift. In any case, I shouldn't have had to re-ask for much of anything, as there was ample time for Nataly to figure out that our drinks were missing. The only good thing about the visit was that the food tasted good - also, it came out of the kitchen quite efficiently. read more

We heard about their BYOD (bring your own dog) brunch for sat and sun and had to come in for a visit. For those pet owners who can't go anywhere without their animals, then this was a must as they serve small dog size portion brunch options. We brought our little yorkie and attempted to come in for brunch on Saturday at 1030. Outside patio seating was empty so we expected to be seated quickly. When we checked in, the hostess told us they were too busy that we needed to wait 25 minutes to even be seated. Apparently the manager told her not to seat any new parties as the kitchen was busy and needed to catch up. This was the first time I've ever heard this from any restaurant and was shocked. We could've just sat, looked through the menu and been happy waiting, but we weren't too happy to just stand around and wait outside doing nothing. We just took our business elsewhere Will we come back and try again next time? Maybe...if we do, then I can update my review but for now, this is what my rating will be read more

This probably is the best place to get your ABLT & Signature burger!! The food was great! Welcomed us with popcorn to nibble on as we waited for our food!! Sooo good! Must go back for their sandwiches. Great location in walking distance to Walnut st. Literally in the middle of everything! Went on a Monday and enjoyed my experience. read more

Square 1682 - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Came in for drinks recently and saw Robert Irvine hanging out at the bar! Aside from that, the drinks here are really fantastic. I had the persephone cocktail with appleton rum, pomegranate juice, fresh lime juice and muddled mint and jalepenos-- delicious! The jalepenos really gave it an interesting kick. The bartender was on her game- she was super fast/efficient and pretty friendly. There was an interesting mix of young/old clientele. Some Main Line snobs in fur coats, youngish 20-30 something year old professionals and a sprinking of older, seedier looking people groping each other. All in all, this is a great place for a cocktail and I will probably be back. read more

The bartenders are amazing. They entertain and chat while you wait for your boyfriend who is somewhere, who knows where, in the city. They make solid recommendations based on your tastes. They might even whip up something special. There are hooks for bags under the bar. This is something I have come to appreciate more and more. Square 1682 is smaller than I expected, but it's a fun space visually and I enjoyed the tall chairs by the window. First off, the bisque? Sure, the world has probably gone overboard on pumpkin-flavored and sweet potato things, but this bisque was delicious--vaguely tart, smooth, airy. I could've eaten more. I followed up with the braised short ribs, which were good and flavorful but not mindblowing. I was also looking forward to the stoemp, which I haven't had since I was in Brussels, but it fell flat of my hostmum's recipe. Across the table, however, the dude had the duck and the "rosemary-potato galette" was--to quote the in-depth notes I wrote when I bookmarked the restaurant--phenom. My dessert was forgettable, my boyfriend's was less so, but really I liked the experience and majority of the meal. Definite plans to return. read more

I had the chance to have dinner at Square on a Friday night and it was a great experience. I was a few minutes late for my reservation and when I called to inform the hostess, she was so nice about it. She even thanked me for calling once I finally got to the restaurant. Let's talk dining room and decor... honestly I don't remember. The place was nice and is part of the lobby of Hotel Palomar, but it wasn't nice enough for anything to stand out in my mind. What I do remember is the maze I had to go through to use the restroom. Since it is part of the hotel, the diners use the hotel facilities and it's a bit of a walk, but I lived so not the biggest deal. After I was seated I looked through the drink menu and ordered the Fake/Fake. It was nice and ginger-y. I could've eaten 10 of the candied ginger pieces if they had given it to me. While waiting to order I was brought a complimentary bowl of their truffle popcorn. How fancy was that! I usually hate popcorn, but I ate that one. It had truffles in it! My meal was pretty fantastic. I started with the Kale Cesar salad and it was delicious. I don't usually eat vegetables, but I would definitely eat that salad again. It was way more interesting than eating a Cesar salad with romaine lettuce. For my entree I had the lamb short ribs with the cheddar cheese grits. Can we say YUM! The meat was cooked to the point where it jumped off the bone and the grits... more please. The dish also came with broccoli, eh. It's a basic vegetable, so... yeah. I ended my meal with the white chocolate bread pudding with a tiny scoop of chocolate semi-fredo. What a perfect way to end a meal; not to heavy and not too sweet. Aside from the yummy food, what sold me on Square was the service. This place had some of the BEST service I've ever experienced in a restaurant. Our server, David, was AWESOME! As many times we talked to him about something, he never seemed annoyed or bothered. He, and the other members of the waitstaff, made it a pleasure to be there and I will definitely be back. read more

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To preface, I would have given a higher star rating if I had not gotten food poisoning from this place! (I was vomiting pretty bad about 5 hours after the meal, and my boyfriend didn't vomit but he had a very upset stomach and dry heaved for a bit). We think it may have been the calamari or the sauce perhaps (was the only thing we shared besides the dessert). Location: easy to get to, connected to the Hotel Palomar, nice area Ambiance: very nice, servers are attentive, there's a nice bar area, good lighting Food: Wine: your average wine, a little steep for the quality you get however Appetizer: we had the fried calamari, which were OK, the sauce was good, I liked the fried jalapeno slices that were in the dish. Quite a bit of the pieces were actually just fried breading and not the calamari itself. Pretty good appetizer portion for 2 - 3 people, I would think Bread basket: warm and tasty! a good combination of different breads. Enjoyed it very much! Entrees: I had the vegetarian option, which was the summer cavatelli, a pasta dish. It was tasty, a bit heavy on the balsamic vinegar. I did like the tomatoes and the nice mushrooms that were in it. The pasta was a bit too al dente, but still pretty good My boyfriend had the duck entree. He said the duck meat was tasty, but the amount was very small. Also, he was a bit put off with the combination of tastes (duck was on top of an egg-omlette thing, and next to it was a potato thing. He really enjoyed the potato, and I tried that and it was quite good. It was like scalloped potatoes but after they cut it into slices they put it all back into a potato shape. It was pretty unique and very tasty. If you're into combination of totally different flavors, this would probably work for you Dessert: we had the peach/blackberry cobbler w/ ice cream, and it was superb! the cobbler was warm and delicious, the bread part was very good, and the cold ice cream complemented everything perfectly. It was also a very large cobbler! Definitely good to share. Would highly recommend Overall, the food was probably 3.5 stars, service was 4 - 4.5 stars, what knocked it down was that I got sick afterwards :-/ read more

Excellent breakfast..had avocado toast with eggs. Very pleasant as sat by large windows and people watched. Server extremely efficient. read more

Square 1682 - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I'm at a loss for words right now. I recently moved to Philly and unfortunately have been a bit disappointed by the sheer lack of FLAVOR in food at times. I now have to look no further than Square 1682. From the steaming buttery cornbread, duck wing appetizers, short rib entree, and the decadent desserts - I am shouting to the rooftops that this is the place you need to be. Excuse me if I seem dramatic but I've literally considered walking around with my own condiments... read more

My friend heard about the "BYOD" (bring your own dog) here earlier this week so we decided to try this place out even though the byod was on Saturday the chef was able to whip up a nice chicken gelee dish for lil Milo; who devoured it in record time. Shortly after sitting outside chef Guillermo Tellez came to our table and introduced himself...he was very personable and made us feel like very important people! I ordered the fritatta with gouda, basil, cilantro, red/yellow bell peppers, scallions and duck fennel sausage...pretty tasty but the gouda was just served on top of the fritatta rather than cooked in it...next time I would go with a different cheese. My friend had an egg white fritatta with spinach, chorizo, and basil..she said it was very tasty as well. My sister had the Brandywine River Texas Longhorn Burger w/ Pennsylvania blue cheese and garlic parm fries which are the best in the city...narrowly surpassing Kraftwork fries. She said the burger was juicy, tender but not too heavy and it was one of the best in the city..after talking to my sis she just told me they left out the quail egg which she didn't seem to miss or realize until right now! PROS food drinks- try the Persephone chef CONS after eating the waiter just brought out the check without asking if we wanted anymore drinks and it was literally right after the plates were picked up...I could understand rushing us out but there was practically nobody else there. Its too bad because we each would of ordered another round but that is one of our pet peeves so we took our drinking money elsewhere. We definitely will be back as it was a great choice for this lazy Sunday. read more

Square 1682 - BYOD!! Even the pups eat well at Square 1682 - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Found myself at Square 1682 for cocktails and small plates (and to get out of the rain!) one night. Our server was incredibly friendly and helpful. Very knowledgable about Square's long list of elaborate craft cocktails. He walked us through the various characteristics of the options we were debating about, and made sure we ended up with something to our liking. We were not disappointed with our choices! Seems like there's something for every taste and the drink menu is organized by liquor type to help you narrow it down. The late-night small plates menu was fairly limited. That being said, all sounded very tempting. We opted for marinated shrimp skewers and truffle fries. About five minutes after ordering, the head cook came to our table to apologize for the slow service because they were cutting up fresh potatoes. It felt like no time had passed at all (plus we were enjoying our amazing drinks), but it was a nice gesture. The food was worth the wait, which certainly was not as long as he had made it out to be. Very happy to have discovered Square 1682, a very chic spot that whips up a mean cocktail. I hope to visit again to explore their full menu and determine whether or not Square is worthy of that fifth star! read more

The venue is kind of hard to miss once you're around there.. the sign is very big and I felt this strong urge to step in and check out what could possibly be going on in there.. Looks very fancy. Once I entered the door, the excitement kind of vanished. Cool decor but small space and nothing spectacular. It seemed to attract many out-of-towners as it's on the ground floor of a hotel. I tried the mushroom tempura and the yakitori set. Tempura was a miss while the yakitori set was really delish. It was pretty pricey but I was well expecting this due to its appearance and location. Pros: Wine list, Cocktail list Cons: kind of boring. PS. I did love how everything was in the "square" form. read more

Came here for lunch this afternoon.. We started with the house-smoked salmon, which was delightful. Dining companion had the short rib sandwich with horseradish cream and watercress. She definitely won the entree contest. The horseradish was the perfect balance to the rich short rib, watercress was fresh and crunchy, bread was,if not fresh baked, delivered from someone who knows what they're doing. Served with purple potato chips and house-made pickle (which was also awesome. I had the skirt steak with ratatouille and semolina cake. Can't remember the description of the dish perfectly now, but I assume they must have said something about sauce. Sauce. So much sauce. I'm sure it wasn't just straight up A-1 or whatever, but it wasn't much of an improvement on that sort of generic steak-sauce-y taste. And there was way too much of it. On the plus side.. this is a new place. Apparently the lunch menu just started next week or something. If the short rib sandwich is any indication, there's definitely some potential here. The bar menu is also supposed to start soon, and there were a few dishes there that sound like they'll be contenders. Crispy maitake mushrooms in particular... Also, service was good, bartender was informed about the menu and attentive. read more

Ordinarily, I am not a fan of hotel restaurants. In fact I loathe them. So when I heard some good press on Square 1682, I was wary. Wary no more. Went for lunch today with a recruit for the office -- first off, the bi-level restaurant is a very attractive, sleek space, with really cool dishware, and surprisingly comfortable seating. Service was just eh -- on one hand, the servers were extremely attentive and brought refills of sodas with precision, on the other hand, they got plates confused, offered mediocre dish descriptions, and removed my plate before my dining companion had finished his meal. Food was very solid. A nice bread basket was placed on the table, served with garlic olive oil and butter. For appetizer, I had the bacalao dish, which was bold yet light, and had a nice acidity from the tomato-based sauce. A steamed cod entree was also solid and well prepared, although the "broth" was WAY oversalted (to the point it really shouldn't have come out of the kitchen). I did enjoy the wasabi wonton served with the dish. My dining companion also enjoyed his ham app and salmon main (both looked deelish). Strong coffee rounded out a good, efficient, and fairly priced lunch. For me, this is a great addition to the sit-down CC lunch option list. read more

I'll start by saying that, yes, this is a nice place. I can't fault them just because I'm not the kind of person who likes to pay $10 for a drink. Some people are into that. I went here to see how they'd revamped the old AIA bookstore into a booze store. Very nice. But it's dark and cramped and pricey. Not inviting like a place you'd frequent, but maybe like a place where you'd have a drink before dinner. It's a hotel bar, definitely. I don't think I'll be going back, but it was great to see what they did with the space. read more

2 words: Truffle popcorn!! I've been here a few times and always order that. $4/batch and worth every penny. My former boss turned me on to Square 1682 where we would have truffle popcorn and champagne. I've been spoiled ever since. We also had the hummus and tiger shrimp. Everything here is delicious and But the truffle popcorn is the show stopper. The service is wonderful and the decor is very modern and "New American". Definitely a sexy place for afterwork cocktails or brunch on the weekends. read more

I stopped in here recently, because I heard there was a new chef who was incorporating Caribbean cuisine. I was not disappointed! I was with a party of eight so we got to try most of the menu. I recommend the corn bread, any of the house made pastas, the jerk chicken, and the pretzels and water ice for dessert. Besides the food, the ambiance was very nice. Service was fantastic; they were so welcoming despite it being kind of late. They sat us at a large high table near the kitchen and one of the chefs (Cory, I believe) even came out to talk with us about the food and to make sure we were enjoying everything. I will definitely be returning! read more

Admittedly, I was there for Restaurant Week, which isn't necessarily the most accurate time to review a restaurant. But the food was awesome. Unlike most participating RW restaurants, Square 1682 let us pick three dishes off of the whole menu. The seared mini-scallops in wasabi potato puree were outstanding. The lobster bisque served over a duck confit ravioli was good. Not amazing, but I have no complaints. The black cod in porcetta was yummy. The apple cider fritters were TO DIE FOR. And the drinks were tasty too. The service was friendly and helpful, if a little slow for a Monday night where the restaurant wasn't full. Still, I'll be back. read more

Went for breakfast/brunch with 3 men on a Sunday morning before an Eagles game. The service was very good and all of our food was delicious. Two of the guys got the daily frittata and inhaled it. They said it was fantastic. The other male ordered the "build your own Eggs Benedict." He loved it. I thoroughly enjoyed a very hearty breakfast sandwich. My only issue with this restaurant is the parking. When the hostess called me the day before our reservation to confirm, I asked if they validate valet parking. Her response was an enthusiastic "yes." However, after our meal, we were refused validation by everyone we asked (including the hotel's concierge). I was charged $27 for parking! Turns out that they only validate parking if you stay in the hotel. Be forewarned! read more

Due to our just OK experience before, I was very reluctant to try Square 1682 again - but a voucher for a free app (we chose the Lemon Hummus - very good BTW) and a close friend who works near there convinced me to return. We sat upstairs with Keshia again - and this time service was great because there were only 2-3 tables occupied. The chopped salad at $13 is a bit steep for lunch - but fresh and tasty. But I wish I'd had the salmon (my friend got it and it looked - and she said it was - wonderful). Close to 4 stars this time but for the price ($45 for lunch for 2 no dessert, no booze) is just too high. This is clearly an expense account place. And for a "hotel restaurant" it's great. read more

I went to Square 1682 for my birthday brunch with my family and had a party of 8 guests. The restaurant is very classy, and the staff was very kind. It was great to find a brunch place that wasn't crowded. The open kitchen and the bar are very nice. I recommend the Blueberry Ricotta Pancakes, they're excellent and very filling. My only complaint is some of the utensils were dirty, but the waitress replaced them for us. Very accommodating and wonderful ambiance! Highly recommended! read more

I truly enjoyed dining at Square 1682. The complimentary truffle popcorn was delicious and the shrimp lettuce cups were a great appetizer, bearing out the calamari we ordered which was a bit too salty and over fried. My entree was delicious. The halibut was cooked perfectly and had nice vegetable compliments. My date's Amish chicken almost melted in my mouth and I was jealous I didn't get to eat more of his dish! The restaurant comped us a free cheesecake dessert with panna cotta and that was absolutely exquisite. The tart berries truly made that dessert one of the best I've had in a long time. The pumpkin bread pudding was different than what I'm accustomed to and not as moist as I would have hoped for seeing as bread pudding is my favorite dessert. Our waitress also left something to be desired as she was a bit clumsy, bumping into our table on occasion and knocking my purse off the chair. She also forgot the specials of the evening and mispronounced a few dishes which surprised me considering the caliber of restaurant. I really appreciated the attention of some of the other waiters and the chef asking how we enjoyed everything and wishing me a happy anniversary. I'm an attention whore so the free dessert and attention of the restaurant staff are what bumps Square 1682 from 3 to 4 stars for me. Overall, we had a great experience and would consider coming back. read more

Why oh why would you put us upstairs in the creepy 2nd floor when the downstairs is so cool? Why would it take 20 minutes to make a yogurt parfait? These are the questions of Square 1682 that demand to be answered read more

Great atmosphere. My husband loved the marble on top of the bar and I loved that the kitchen is right there. I gave 4 stars because they were out of the duck wings and we really had our mouths set on those. But minus that all the food from the appetizers to the desert were amazing. read more

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Staying at the Palomar for 600 bucks a night, ordered a hamburger and chocolate mouse via room service from Square 1682 and they completely forgot my order! I called back an hour later after the kitchen is closed and they said they can comp my meal for the next day. How the hell is that supposed to help me now? Staying late in my room working and trying to prepare for the next day and now I have to go scavenge the streets of Philly to try to find a meal. read more

This restaurant will probably hold a special place in my heart because this is where I chose to have a nice intimate lunch with my boyfriend on our first date. I don't have to go into how anxiety ridden first dates can be, so I wanted somewhere that I knew the service would be on point, the food interesting and delicious and the drink menu varied enough to match the food without it being unapproachable. Most importantly, I needed a place close to both of our workplaces yet not trodden by the hordes of business people looking for a sandwich. I wanted to hear what my date was saying and feel any potential chemistry without distractions. I wanted a place where the ambiance was comfortably upscale. Square fulfilled these criteria perfectly. Since our first lunch date, we've returned recently for a late dinner. We were seated close to the expo kitchen and could see the care that is put into every dish. My boyfriend ordered the salmon and I ordered the lamb short ribs. Both were cooked perfectly and their accompaniments really highlighted the flavors. The service was great yet again. Our server was nice enough to get us both a taste of wine when we were undecided on which glass to pair with the salmon. In the end, the unknown wine varietal was perfect. I really hope to come back for a happy hour and perhaps celebrate our anniversary which all started at Square. read more

The restaurant located in the lobby of Hotel Palomar, Square 1682 is, like the Kimpton Hotel it is attached to, the seemingly flawless blend of classic and modern. The restaurant in particular has almost a steampunk feel. A hotel that prides itself on the usage of recycled material, the ceiling is comprised of some kind of wood element. The chandelier in the street entrance of the restaurant is a four-tier wooden, rope, and lightbulb construction. It's quite impressive. Although it is by no means my style of decor, somehow it works. Really well. Each table in the restaurant is a setting of high-backed chairs of red and black, with a single bulb and an oversized teardrop encasement. Again, very industrial, and not typically my style, yet it works. Especially at night. I prefer sitting in the corner of the restaurant, where dark wine-colored booths line the wall. Industrial, stem-punk-esaue round iron tables with some sort of lever that may or may not function as a height adjustor serve as my dining table. The booths are paired with classy, sleep chairs of gold and dark wood. Perhaps my favorite chair-and-table combination in the entire hotel. And the food? I entered the restaurant a weary traveler in need for some brunch. What I had was the best eggs benedict I've ever had, with pork belly and the perfect biscuit. The next day I had the creme brulee french toast, with mascarpone filling and warm blueberry compote. Easily the best french toast I've ever had. The last night I stayed, I ordered room service for dinner, and had the Lancaster Duck Confit with Lingonberry mustard on buttermilk toast, and a side of the truffle popcorn. It was the perfect end to my stay. read more

Having a client in downtown Philly, I always look for a restaurant within walking distance of their office when I treat them to lunch. This time, it was Square 1682's turn. First off, I need to mention that Square 1682 was very accommodating when I made the reservation. I explained the business nature of the meal and people typically drop off or get added at the last minute. No problem here...the receptionist told me they'll open space for as many as 10. Perfect. Myself and 7 guests were promptly seated upon arrival. Right after we were seated, they started plopping bowls of popcorn in front of us smothered in truffle oil butter. My god this stuff was awesome. Like habit forming awesome. We all had to be careful not to fill up on it. I ordered the blend burger with calamari. The burger was huge and tasty and came with some pretty awesome garlic parmesan fries. The calamari was perfectly breaded and came with a zesty garlic aioli. The portion sizes are American huge, so desert was pretty much out of the question for all of us. Oh, and give the sparkling mint lemonade a try. Finally, the service was spot on throughout. Meals came out in a very timely manner and waters were filled before they were empty. Oh, and we all hymned and hawed so much about the popcorn that they sent us each home with a bag of our own. A very nice touch indeed. read more

Been here twice and on my second trip, i dont know what happened. We got there a little before the reservations (7:15p) and put in one app within 15 mins of being seated (i was with a friend from out of town who took his time looking through the menu - fine). we place our dinners another 15mins later. We had a good time chatting, but was also really hungry, so we checked the time and noticed that it was almost 8:15pm. Where is our food? we asked the waitress who informed us that they're plating the dishes currently. Did they forget our dishes? I think a manager dropped off our dishes, who apolgoized for the delay, which we accepted, but would've been nice to be notified beforehand. I ordered the NY strip and my friend ordered the amish chicken, which both seemed a little over cooked. The collard greens was good, but lacked a little something extra since my first visit. I like the food and would be back, but a little more communications in the hiccup of food delivery would be appreciated. read more

This review is from our Philly trip early July, we came in for dinner at 9:30pm, so the restaurant was not very crowded. We opted to get some cocktails even though they have a nice wine list. The bananas and blow drink was really yummy, if you're into pineapple and ginger this is definitely a great drink!! The bread here was great, especially because of the salted butter. We loved the butter so much we asked for more, but I forced myself to stop eating the bread since I did not want to get too stuffed before the real food came. We had the grilled octopus for an appetizer and filet mignon as the entree. The octopus had a wonderful flavor, fresh and tender. I loved my filet mignon mignon!! It was cooked perfectly medium rare, perhaps even more on the rare side which I personally love. The meat was just so tender and just melted in your mouth, along with the beans and mashed potatoes it was a wonderful combination of flavors. Even though we were stuffed we just had to order dessert. The creme brule was delicious! We were seriously all extremely impressed with the flavors and quality of the food. Our server, I believe her name was Angela? was also great and check on us throughout our meal. Overall a bit pricey but given the quality of the food and service totally worth it. read more

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No longer recommended. I had a rather unpleasant experience at the bar not too long ago and left an honest review. But it seems Square 1682 is more concerned with looking good on Yelp than with the customer's actual experience. The manager replied (publicly) to my comment by apologizing and requesting that I return to visit them again soon. But why would I spend my money there again? **And no she did not offer me a free drink - just requested that I come back. No thanks. There are so many other restaurants in Philly where you can spend your money, be treated well, and leave with a smile. I'll be leaving my tips there instead. #LessonLearned read more

This is a restaurant/bar that is part of the hotel. The menu is small and doesn't have a lot of options but they have an extensive drink menu. Personally, the food is significantly overpriced, especially the half chicken entree. However, the food was flavorful and delicious. I think this is a great place for anyone who doesn't mind spending money and wants to enjoy a good meal and drinks. The mussels were delicious and a good amount for the price. The fingerling potatoes were a little dry but still yummy. The waitress was very attentive. read more

Yum. I'm going to start off by raving about the truffle popcorn. Greasy, but super delicious. You will regret not ordering it. Anyway, I came here for dinner with my mom and a friend. My mom and I got here early and ordered some drinks at the bar. They were pretty good, but nothing to write home about. Then we were seated, and so began the dining experience. The chairs at the table are COMFY. I never wanted to get up. And, our waiter was just the nicest most friendly guy. We really liked him. For some reason he brought over a free basket of the truffle popcorn (although, i was going to order it anyway), so that set the tone for a great night. I personally got the mussels and the burger. The musells themselves were somewhat bland, but the broth they were in was really good. I drank it all up with some of the yummy foccacia on the table. I was also a fan of the burger. It was really moist and juicy, and the quail egg was great. I only wish they added another one so that I could get a bite of it on more of my burger (the burger is quite big, and th egg... quite small). The fries were super yummy too - albeit very garlicky - so I probably had awful breath. My mom got the lamb and said she loved it. We all split the lemon tart for desert, and it was not the best. Somewhat interestingly, the lemon part was in the crust and not the top. I've never seen that before. Overall though, i really enjoyed this meal, the comfy seats, and the great service. If i'm ever in Philly again, I would most certainly return. read more

Well the banner is gone and the NY strip is delcious. I always forget how awful christmas eve eve is in the city. Everywhere was packed, I couldn't find a seat at the bar anywhere to save my life! So, after wandering aimlessly for 30 minutes, I decided that if I had to eat at a hotel bar, I had to eat at a hotel bar. My bartender, Blair, was lovely and filled my first wineglass up to pretty much an overflow situation. (He said he wanted to use the bottle up, but I think he felt bad for me) I ordered the camenere, which was a bargain at 7 bucks a glass (especially when you are getting 375ml pours!) and the NY strip. The steaak is delicious and comes with like a puff pastry stuffed with what tasted like a braised rabbit filling, and Mytake mushrooms, which while delicious, were pretty gratuitous (and tough!) as well. I would go back more than likely if there was no where else to go. read more

6 of us had dinner tonight. Nice decor, comfortable, good food, good service, good bread, interesting cocktails. We ordered: Bell pepper smash - very different and a little strange. It's not my favorite cocktail but I didn't mind it at all either. It grows on you and has a nice flavor at the end. It got tastier the more I drank. We also ordered the Orange blossom which was on a separate drink menu which donated $1 for each drink to breast cancer research. Very good but a little sweet. The other drinks on the bar menu were ok...a little more strange than good. All the cocktails were made with fresh ingredients. Roasted Vegetable platter -- Although it was good, it was not worth $16 -- not enough appetizer for three people, let alone six. The appetizer included very small servings of tabbouleh, some roasted peppers, olives, a tiny ramekin of baba and tiny grilled slices of bread. Hummus -- lemony, fresh, good stuff. Tuna Caesar and the Beet, endive & Frisee salads. Both were very good but the Caesar salad was not really a Caesar, it's more of a salad nicoise. Butternut squash soup was not what I expected -- and not really in a good way. The taste, not the texture, reminded me of pie filling and lacked the rich, buttery goodness I'm used to tasting in this soup. I heard the Lobster Bisque was amazing but the people that ordered it in our party didn't want to share so I'm assuming it was pretty good. Things got great when the small plates and entrees arrived. I loved, loved the Mini Scallop dish and the Sage Gnocchi. The Amish chicken was great and with the beet pasta, it made the dish awesome and unexpected. The tuna tostadas were very good, too. I didn't get to sample the wild salmon or the octopus but my friends gave it a thumbs up. I did sample some of the duck fat fries which came with the salmon and they were awesome. Unfortunately, the lobster tacos were not so good. Our server said they were a hit so we ordered them but I'm not really sure what the hoopla is about. Just average. For dessert our server recommended the apple fritters and they were good. I'm not one to order the fruity kind of desserts but we liked them and they were cooked perfectly. I would probably try a different dessert next time. I'd definitely go back for the scallops and the gnocchi. read more

The waiter David was very knowledgeable about everything on the menu. Great customer service and excellent food! The lamb dish was sooooo tender, the meat fell off the bone and the chef received a heart-felt compliment from my company. Two awesome side dishes, try the mushrooms & whipped potatoes. read more

Square 1682 - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania