Dinner and breakast exceeded expectations! Casual with views of pedestrians and timely and friendly service. read more

We chose Square 1682 for the 6th night of Restaurant Week, and I was pleasantly surprised. They called ahead of time to confirm the reservation and ask about any food allergies, which has never happened before, and was much appreciated. There are so many mixed reviews- many with legitimate complaints, and not just people being difficult to please or unrealistic. We had an early reservation, and were seated right away. Although it was fine when we got there, once the restaurant filled up, we realized that the setup is a bit tight, as other diners had a hard time getting through the table to leave or go to the restroom. Our server was Adam, and he was great- attentive and friendly. He had quite a bit of tables that he was taking care of, so we had to wait awhile to get our leftovers boxed up and ask for the check. Also, although they took note of my food allergies, they did not tell our server, so that seemed a bit pointless... We had the cornbread that came with the Restaurant Week menu, and it was delicious. My boyfriend asked for more, and we were charged for it, which was interesting- I've never had a restaurant charge for extra bread, but oh well...We both started with the rigatoni, and I chose the everything salmon for dinner, and the peach cobbler for dessert. My boyfriend chose the jerk chicken and the chocolate cake for dessert. We both had Tito's with Sprite, and found the drinks to be nice and strong. The rigatoni was very nice- the pasta was perfectly cooked, and the pesto was tasty. The salmon was interesting. I don't think I would have ever thought to put everything bagel seasoning on salmon, and I'm not really sure that it works so well. My boyfriend really enjoyed the jerk chicken. Dessert was pretty tasty UNTIL I found a large, hard piece of plastic in my peach cobbler. I didn't eat anymore of it after that, and our server never returned since the bill was paid at that point. My boyfriend enjoyed his chocolate cake. read more

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Nice breakfast spot. Small dining area so if you have a large group, make a reservation. They do not come around to refill water, coffee, etc unless you ask. read more

LOOOOOOVE this place! They host the Morris Animal Refuge every Saturday for YAPPY Hour with proceeds benefiting the sweet animal at Morris! Their service is always amazing and they even bring your dog his/her own water bowl. You can order a delicious puppy brunch for your pooch and a portion of the proceeds goes towards the refuge as well. Come every Saturday and see a few dogs that are looking for their furever home! Thank you to Swuare for being so hospitable every time we bring our pup! read more

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Some coworkers and I ate here for lunch this week. Luckily we got there before Noon because it filled up pretty quickly. The service was well above average. Our waitress was attentive and knowledgeable, but no one really seemed thrilled to be working there. The food was just OK. The lunch menu is small and offers unique items as well as chic upgrades on classics, such as ($15-17) burgers. The entrée portions are generous and plate presentation looked nice. The complimentary truffle popcorn was possibly the most flavorful thing I ate here. I tried the bacon-wrapped dates. They were yummy, but honestly I couldn't taste much besides the bacon...and I got them because of the goat cheese (where was it?). I also tried the crab and avocado toast (the sourdough was perfect), and had the black bean burger lunch combo. The "burger" itself had a great flavor, but it was a tad dry and completely fell apart. I ate most of it with a fork. (Someone else got the same thing and his was fine, so maybe mine was a fluke.) It was served with fried zucchini, which was so greasy I couldn't finish it. The dipping sauce was nondescript and bland. I chose the soup of the day as my starter, which was carrot gazpacho -- not bad, definitely interesting...but a little strange as a gazpacho, in my opinion. The cookie of the day was oatmeal chocolate chip. It was huge and soft, but not very exciting...the flavor was missing something. Just a head's up: the restrooms are not inside the restaurant. You go out a side door, up the stairs, on to another floor in the building...and then you have to remember which unmarked door to go back through. It was a little odd. Given the opportunity to return, I would likely request we try somewhere else, but I can't say it was all bad. Overall our experience was positive, I just think some tweaking of recipes might be needed. read more

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I was drawn into Square 1682 thanks to an Open Table promotion and the yelp check-in offer (free truffle popcorn). Once there, I was impressed with the service and menu, so we ordered more. Needless to say, I don't know what took me so long to write this review since my experience was pretty top notch. We started with the Calamari and the aforementioned popcorn. The Calamari came with a variety of peppers and a was very lightly breaded. I can easily recommend. As for the popcorn, they didn't go cheap on the truffle oil, which was awesome. I don't think I would have ordered them without the check in offer, but after having them would order them again. We followed with the Lamb Short Ribs and Duck Breast. The duck was completed with parsnips, pomegranate, and a dash of sherry. It was juicy and every bite was delish. The lamb was served on grits. Like the duck, it was cooked perfectly and melted in your mouth. I'm glad we choose those options, but was disappointed we were too full for dessert. Well played Square 1682. I've since been back and enjoyed similar delicious experience. I'll spare the details and jump to the cliff notes: fab-u-lous. I'll be back again I'm sure... read more

Went to the Square for a couple of drinks and some apps and it was so worth it. I had the purple drink from their menu and it was fantastic. The bartender Christian Diaz was such a delight, and it was amazing seeing him in his craft. The shrimp app was so amazing, and the waffle fries, I dream about them lol. Run don't walk and have the Shrimp and Fries and any drink because I'm sure they are all great. You'll thank me later. read more

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So good! Service was wonderful! Our server Christopher was friendly and attentive. He recommend the Rittenhouse Omelette, it was delicious! Will definitely be returning read more

Loved it! Great location and food. The whole fish special was more than I could handle: amazing taste, hearty, perfectly prepped cauliflower... what a meal. Apps of bacon wrapped dates, mussels in a tangy sauce, well prepared and not heavily battered fresh calamari, and a few other small plates served our group well. Wine list long though prices not friendly, oh well. read more

My friends an I came here on Saturday to sit on the "patio" with it dogs, as advertised in the flyer. Don't be fooled, there's no patio. It's just side outdoors seating, which is fine, but not what we expected. First off, our waiter was super accommodating to our pets, he brought us a water bowl and water refills. We ordered the peanut butter cookies(for dogs) and he brought out one for every dog. The dogs LOVED these. All cookies were devoured. I also tasted these cookies....not recommended for humans ahaha. We originally came here for bottomless mimosas/sangria (also as advertised) but when we got there, we found out it wasn't bottomless. The mimosas were only $2 though, so still an awesome deal. I ordered the egg sandwich and home fries. The home fries were pretty mediocre, but I really enjoy the sandwich. I thought the egg was cooked well and the flavors were light and simple which I appreciated so I could drink more. I'd definitely come back for the $2 mimosas... read more

Attached to the Hotel Palomar. Very comfortable ambience and overall decor. Waiter, Chip, was very knowledgable about the food and was able to very elegantly describe the preparation and taste of many of the menu selections I asked about. I was blown away with my Lancaster Duck Two ways dish! Everything about it from presentation and melt in mouth textures was simply welcoming and delightful to me. They have a very appropriate wine list and elegant cocktail menu. I ordered the Holly Woodlawn, a mix of Cazadores Reposado, Green Chartreuse, 5 Spice, Grapefruit, Lemon. Served Tall. Absolutely delicious! Overall, an amazing dining experience. Major props to my server, Chip, who did a smashing job. Note: the restrooms are outside the restaurant and part of the hotel on the second floor. I can't wait to return! read more

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We opted for the specials - a whole branzino and the cut of the day (flank steak). The meals were good, though the pricing is a bit high - you're paying for the fancy setting. To be clear (which wasn't the case with us before arriving and sitting down) this is more or less a wine bar - they are trying to sell high priced cocktails and bottles of wine and there's nothing wrong with that, but this type of atmosphere will tend to carry with it a menu with somewhat complicated options on offer -- everything has fennel shavings or cilantro or truffle oil or something else to make it fancy. Certainly go to this place, but do it because you're looking for a nice bottle of wine, some delicious cocktails, and a fancy entree - not because you're touring Philly and looking for a simple dinner. read more

This an upscale 'hotel restaurant' with good quality and a create craft cocktail menu. We came here for a team dinner (7 people) on a Tuesday night and were promptly seated. You have to remember that this is a hotel restaurant and the wait staff will also have to do some of the room service duties as well. So your wait staff member might disappear for a prolonged period of time. That said, we had a great experience. We shared the Cornbread, Burratta and the Cheese Board. The Cornbread was the big hit. We also each ordered separate mains and enjoyed them all. One side note: restrooms are in the hotel and on the second level. read more

Had a fantastic Sunday brunch. Food was wonderful and we had great service. Definitely will go back next time in the area

Every year, I attend the High Tea Ladies Luncheon and we pick a different restaurant to break bread with one another. This year's restaurant pick was Square 1682. (I'm not going to lie, I wanted to go to another restaurant near the place where we have our tea, but because it was St. Patrick's Day, we couldn't get reservations.) And I'm glad that we ended up at Square 1682 because we had an excellent meal and excellent service. Let me start by saying that the restaurant's decor is on the minimalist chic end of things. Rustic wood tables and reclaimed wood panels with understated glass fixtures accompany the dining area. Our table was actually placed next to the open kitchen and we were grateful considering the coolness of the evening's weather. (Word of caution, if you are frequent potty user, the restrooms are on the second floor. You may want to consider how much fluids you consume while on the premises since you have to hike up a flight of stairs. LOL!) Now onto the food... I'm the type of person who could make a meal out of appetizers, but since we had such a large party, I decided to calm myself down and just sample from the lot that we ordered. And we ordered all but two or three of the appetizer menu. Bacon Wrapped Dates, Hummus, Calamari, Mussels, Cheese Board and the Sauteed Gnocchi. (I told you that these women can eat.) My personal favorites were the calamari served with Shishito peppers and Cajun remoulade and the mussels served with Thai curry, coconut broth, lemongrass, ginger, cilantro, country bread. Overcooked calamari and mussels can be a nightmare and this seafood was a beautiful dream. Everything was flavorful and perfectly cooked. Honestly, all of the appetizers that we had were tasty, these two were just my personal favorites. With regards to our entrees, again we ordered and I sampled most of the menu. Grilled Swordfish, Scottish Salmon, Hangar Steak Frites, Braised Short Rib (My pick), Cauliflower Curry and the Garden Salad and Beet Salad. Whew! You know that's a lot of food, but we chowed down like nobody's business. My beef short ribs were tender and fall apart tender AND unlike a number of restaurants where the executive chef dictates what dishes can be comprised of, this restaurant "allowed" me to have rice served with my meal. I was "potatoed" out that day and so appreciative of the substitution. And I am not usually a fan of "vegan" entrees, but that Cauliflower Curry served with chickpeas, fresno peppers, spinach, cilantro, yogurt and basmati rice was slap your mama delightful! It was succulent enough where you truly didn't miss meat but you were fully satisfied with the lusciousness of the entrée. That cauliflower was treated with R-E-S-P-E-C-T! Now that's coming from a carnivore who loves their meat, so that's saying something. The fish dishes (Salmon and Swordfish) were also well prepared with the salmon skin coming out crispy, but the flesh was moist. Nice hat trick! Overall, me likey! I would definitely go back again just for the appetizers, but then I would miss out on the great entrees. read more

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My wife and I went here on Christmas Day after seeing some of the light displays in south Philly and around City Hall. Our reservations were at 8 and since we were a little early we were asked to sit down at the bar to wait for the open table. My wife ordered a beer and I ordered one of their cocktails. I ordered the We've Come So Far, Jerry which was like a hot toddy. It was very good and tasted like something you would want to have after being out in the snow. The bartender was a little aloof in my opinion, but he was working the whole restaurant himself, so that might have something to do with it. At around 8:20, the hostess came around to say our table was ready. Actually I had to wave her down to let her know who we were since she went to the wrong couple at first and then started to walk right by us. They had a special Christmas Dinner menu and at first we were going to order the 5 course meal, but that seemed a little too much for late night. Instead we ordered A la carte, which was a little pricey in some cases. My wife ordered the Loaded Hasselback Potato and Jerk Chicken and I ordered the Bok choy and Chilean Sea Bass. As far as my meal, the bok choy was good, but one of the over priced items in my opinion. The crunch of the cashews was a nice touch. The Sea Bass was cooked well and the truffle whipped potatoes were awesome; I could have ate those all night. The fish itself had very little flavor and I could barely taste the citrus buerre blanc, which would have helped with the fish. My wife's potato was overcooked on the ends and the skin was very tough. Once she got into the middle of the potato it was much better. She didn't think much of the Jerk Chicken. She did like the hot sauce it came with but the chicken itself was nothing to write home about. Our server was very good and very friendly. She was really the highlight of the night. The place itself is really nice inside and we got to sit next to a window which was great. Overall, I felt it was somewhat overpriced and the quality wasn't as good as it should have been. read more

I came here with my boyfriend for dinner on New Year's Eve. We had not problem making a reservation. My boyfriend ordered from the pre fixe menu - 3 course meal. I ordered from the regular dinner menu. I had the salmon which was cooked and seasoned perfectly! Amazing!! My boyfriend liked his meal as well. I shared his dessert (chocolate tarts with ice cream and a pistachio brittle)... also delicious. There was a very noisy couple at the bar who had too much to drink.. the manager went over to them and asked them to be quiet. I was glad the restaurant addressed this issue promptly. I will absolutely return! read more

Square 1682 - Delicious salmon - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Our favorite spot in downtown Philly! Super convenient and consistently great food. Get the espresso martini

I liked this place a lot. Nothing made me love it (yet). It is super trendy. Boutique-y feel. I wanted to try all the small plates but my friend and I decided on the grilled octopus. I have had grilled octopus before (although was weary at first) and it as great. Very tender. This was a bit more meaty, not as tender (thought definitely not tough) and the tentacles totally freaked me out(lol). I'm not a texture person thank goodness so I tried it and did like it but didn't love it. For dinner I ordered the ricotta agnolotti. It threw me because the description includes "butternut squash purée" - however this is a garnish. The ravioli type pasta isn't flavored or filled or made from the squash. It's register pasta with ricotta filling and it's nothing special. Definitely not for $24. Now, the bacon and mushrooms it was sitting on were decadent. Very delicious. If those had been incorporated into the dish with a great sauce the dish would have bee a hit. But alas, it was too plain for me altogether. I would come here again and try some other things for sure. read more

This spot was an easy find since it was close to our hotel. Drinks are as good as one can expect. The gnocchi was swimming in olive oil. Something that was supposed to be rich yet nutritious was overpowered by salt and olive oil. The curly fries had too much salt as well. I was disappointed. Points for the relaxing atmosphere and location read more

I stopped by Square 1682 after I discovered it last minute in Opentable. The experience was great! I like the atmosphere and the noise level was appropriate. I like how the kitchen is open so you can see how food is cooked. We were seated right away once arriving to the restaurant. Our server was attentive and got us our ordered drinks. I got the cappuccino which is pretty average. The wait for the main course wasn't bad at all! For the entrees, we got the short rib eggs Benedict and the frittata of the day. I LOVED the eggs Benedict. The meat was tender and melt in your mouth. The serving was just right. For dessert, we got the affogato, a right mixture of bitter and sweet. We also got the chef's selection sorbet, which was ok. I didn't really like the flavor that was offered (cherry). It took a while for dessert to come though, but we did arrive at a busy hour. read more

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This a a very cute spot with a great bar!!! We stayed at the hotel (Palomar) that it is connected and had a lavishly good time!! I did not experience dinner but Brunch and the Bar was great! I will come back to this spot and the location is everything after you fill you belly you can walk around and shop or just walk that gut down!!! I will be back!! read more

Great food great service. The surf and turf special was amazing. The lobster was cooked perfectly and the steak was excellent.

It's alright. Nice location. Nice vibe. It's pretty quite so you can actually have the conversation with your friends. read more

Came on Thanksgiving night, and as soon as we walked in the host was super sweet and very helpful as it was only her 2nd day working there. We got sat at a table by the window, and waited about 10-15 min for a server. Once Sharee (not sure if that's how it's spelled) arrived to our table with no introduction, no questions about us wanting drinks, not even asking us how our night is decides to start with "are y'all ready to order?"... Now, from the minute I walked in she was marching around the restaurant with a balled up face and an attitude and her being our server further proved my point. I gave her our drink order, and our starter order (cornbread) she looks at me and asks, "um.. is that it?" With such a negative demeanor. We hadn't even gotten a chance to review the prefixed menu. Assuming she felt the vibe of us noticing her disgusting attitude, 2 minutes later our server was changed to Sebastian. Sebastian was such an awesome server/bartender, made us feel very welcomed, and rectified our negative experience. I work in the service industry, and have worked many holidays taking tables and I understand it can be frustrating when all you want to do is be home with your family; but there is no reason to interact with your tables how sharee was. It bothered my wife and I so much, we almost got up and left. I'm giving this place 3 stars because of the service in the beginning but besides that the hostess, manager, Sebastian, and the food was a 10/10. read more

Square 1682 - Short ribs, Thanksgiving turkey - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Square 1682 was a fun place with good cocktails. The ambiance is nice and cozy. I ordered the purple rain drink off the menu and it was so pretty! It was good, a little tart but I liked it. We didn't order food but the menu looked good. The services was great and you can tell the bartenders take pride in their cocktails. Would definitely come back for a fun drink! read more

Square 1682 - Purple Rain cocktail - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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I came here for brunch one Sunday morning when a relative visited me from out of town. I had the sweet potato hash and a mimosa which I enjoyed, but my relative noticed that his sunny-side-up egg was undercooked. This is a good location right near Rittenhouse square, the decor is nice, and I thought the prices were fairly reasonable - positive experience overall. read more

I really like Square 1682. I should have reviewed it previously for the food as I have eaten here a few times (once for my birthday lunch last year with my daughter...and the food was delicious and the outdoor seating was divine.) Today, however, my friend and I were here for one thing and one thing alone...the cocktails. Sunday afternoon in the city...we're not hungry but we are, well, *thirsty* and we both were happy with the large picture windows, sweet bar and great cocktail menu. (Bonus was we got a corner at the bar which makes for better conversation). The bartender mixed beautiful whiskey, vodka etc.. drinks that we ordered from the menu and each one was balanced, elegant and delicious. I told him at one point, I wanted tequila but no margarita with no sweet flavor and he whipped up a delicous tart tequila drink for me. As I said, the food is great...I've had it. But the bar is really great too...a nice place to come for a day drink, nightcap or delicious bar food. You won't be dissapointed. read more

Square 1682 - Sweet dining room. - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Food: We were pleased with everything we ordered--nicely presented and tasty egg sandwiches and pancakes. A few hiccups with the menu offerings: no espresso available, and they were out of one of the protein options. Atmosphere: Cafe tables in a storefront off the Hotel Palomar lobby. Quiet and sunny by the street-facing windows. Service: responsive and polite. Overall, not a destination brunch spot, but a solid option if you're in the neighborhood. read more

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Loving the comeback of Square 1682. Starting with the food, they are doing all the right things now. Get the warmed corn bread with any thing you order, and try the best duck wings you've ever had while you're at it. You're welcome. Oh and don't know the night they do it, but the DJ nights are worth checking out too for a solid pre game. read more

WOOOOOOOOW! Exactly! It's not a word....it's a SOUND that indicates that something was enjoyed, loved, desired, to the fullest; so much so, that words can not express. Our waiter, Adam, was awesome. He was attentive and supportive, without being 'too much'......like your favorite cousin! As an official "FOODIE," and all around 'THICK CHICK!' I had to rate this supreme venue on 3 areas: 1. Presentation- The visual display was on POINT! Our Beet salad was delightfully place in a 9" round bowl, with the thick dressing smeared on one side of the bowl. The Sweet Potato Bisque was served in a mini crock pot; just beautiful...to match its smooth and creamy taste. 2. Taste- OBVIOUSLY, Divine! The 24oz bone-in Ribeye steak was at the peak of freshness and flavor, adorned with a pat of pure butter and a peppercorn gravy/sauce! The SQUARE CASSOULET with The duck confit, Lamb, Pork Belly, and Bacon was like a thick stew....comforting, delightful and hearty! 3. Texture- AWESOME! LOOK AT THE PICTURES! read more

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Of the four restaurants I tried this year during restaurant week this was probably the most underwhelming. It's probably more happening when the attached hotel is fuller but when we went it was pretty dead as we were the only people there. First course was my favorite. I opted for the tomato soup with crab meat and it was very good. For my entree I got the jerk chicken. The jerk chicken I've had in the past had all had...jerk seasoning. This chicken was completely devoid of any seasoning. I don't understand. I will say the coconut rice with it was really good but the chicken was a disappointment. My boyfriend got the salmon which he really liked. I couldn't help but notice his salmon was very well seasoned but I'm not bitter or anything. Dessert and cocktails were both pretty good as well. And our waitress was really efficient and friendly. But sadly I can do a lot of things, but bland food isn't one of them, so I doubt I'll be back. read more

Newly opened and part of the Kimpton Hotel Palomar, this oh so trendy bar/lounge drew a few of us in the other night to see Anthony, one of our favorite bartenders. The layout is very upbeat, and the lack of TV's a welcome change, but someone didn't do their research about philly as the bar is, shall we say, small. It is a hotel lounge, and there is lots of lounge space, but c'mon folks, people in this town love their drinks. And there's a lot to love. The drink menu has a bunch of great tasty drinks. The bell pepper smash, which includes muddled bell pepper and raspberries, was surprisingly sweet and definitely a hit. The food menu, which comes folded in a square, is a great eclectic offering, heavy on the seafood (yum!). Running from simple treats such as charred octopus and lobster tacos to intriguing dishes such as a Korean 'hot pot' and a Bacalao Cake. Don't worry, there's lamb, steak, chicken, squab, and some vegetarian offerings so your crowd will surely find something they like. Prices are reasonable and the staff very friendly. Pop in, give it a try, and say Hi to Anthony. Tell him Marco sent you! read more

Square 1682 - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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The oxtails were cooked to perfection, and the General Tso's broccoli made me wish I could lick the plate. Angela did a wonderful job. Highly recommend!! read more

Square 1682 - Tso's Broccoli - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Great spot for lunch - I come here a lot with coworkers for lunch. The food is always amazing and they are always able to seat us right away. Not to mention they bring you free truffle popcorn while you wait for your meals. They have a decent lunch selection with a different special food item for a specific day of the week. I almost always get their 1682 burger. Their fries are always crunchy. They also have gluten free bread! read more

Square 1682 - Croque Monsieur with fries - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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On this most-recent visit to Square 1682, we noticed the menu changed, removing my main draw to the restaurant: the black bean burger. The falafel sandwich that took its place was served on a rather hard bun, rather than traditional pita, which smushed the falafel as you ate and generally overwhelmed the flavors of the tzatziki sauce. (There are plenty of delicious falafel spots in the area that quite simply do it better.) The drop in rating comes from the "Express Lunch" taking 45 minutes to get to the table (we had 8 people, most of whom ordered the Express Lunch, assuming it would be quicker than the regular menu). 45 minutes is not express and not at all useful when lunching on a time limit. It would've been nice if the server had noted that because Express Lunches are served all 3 courses together, they do not come out as prepared (they're held under a heating lamp till all pieces are ready) and therefore it might be faster for a large group to order off the regular menu. We saw other groups (including some of our colleagues) come and go in the time it took for us to get our food. I still like the space, as it's quieter than many restaurants, so you can hear one another more easily, but this latest experience took a hit on my recommending it for future meals. A tiny peeve: the "giant cookie" was regular-sized (small?) and fine, for oatmeal raisin. read more

I love this place! I have yet to eat dinner here, but the breakfast (both restaurant and room service) is wonderful. The bar is superb (you can hang here for hours) and Chauncey is an absolute gem! I have yet to get here in time for Happy Hour, but have heard that it is great! I guess I need to cut my Appointments shorter my next visit. Great cocktails and they really know how to make a Manhattan. read more

I wish that restaurants understood the importance of good customer service, Square 1682 does not. Last month I dined here for my boyfriend's birthday dinner and upon clearing our dinner plates, the assistant manager dropped a piece of truffle duck egg from my dinner plate onto my boot, ruining the leather boot. He apologized and brought club soda but did not offer to comp our dinner or reimburse me for the expensive pair of boots. He ruined my boots and all I got was club soda. My boyfriend called shortly after and asked to speak with a manager. The manager said he would send us an "Incident Report" to complete and see what he could do about offering some form of reimbursement. He said he would call back and email us the form, he did not do either. My boyfriend has since called 3 times and every time the "manager is not available, I'll have them call you" but not a single person has been able to assist us, send us the form, or call us back to explain why we are being ignored. I wish I could write a nice review of the food and ambiance of this place but I will not be doing that until I hear back from the manager. If I hear back from them soon then I'll be back to update my review. Until then, avoid this place and go to R2L. read more

omigosh, SO good! Two girlfriends and I stopped in on a Saturday night for a late dinner. It was Restaurant Week, but we chose to order from the regular menu. I am glad we did. We started with the truffle popcorn (of course - free with check in) which we could not get enough of; too bad it wasn't bottomless. We shared the Bacon Wrapped Dates starter (there are six that are provided). I had the Lancaster Duck Two Ways (picture provided). I was dreaming about the rosemary potato galette for a week. The whole dish was great. Props to our server, Chip for being friendly and knowledgeable. He was living the dream that night! My friends ordered Custom Blend Burger and Filet Mignon. Like good children, we ate everything on our plates. read more

Square 1682 - Lancaster Duck Two Ways - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Let me start by saying that the food really deserves 3.5 stars. However, the other yelp reviews are right- the service wasn't horrific, but it wasn't spectacular. Although, the bus boys were more attentive than the head waiter. But, It rubs me the wrong way when the head waiter is only attentive to the male (since you assume he will be the one paying- well he was right on this one). But, how could you only re-pour him a glass of water when my glass was also half empty and walk away. Hmmm.. I should of known this rest. had issues when it is half empty for rest. week. Really? Why my 1 star review? We went for restaurant week and had their set dinner, and I decided not to get a drink b/c I didn't want a cocktail. And, they overcharged the bill (adding dessert charges when it was apart of the menu). Since I did not pay and it really was a good night with good looking company, I didn't look at his bill until this weekend. So, I called up the establishment and asked for the manager. I don't think the host likes it when you ask for the manager. I explained our extra charges and how I wanted the credit back to the card. He was professional and not very apologetic. I would have appreciated it if he apologize, but he only asked for my email if he can trace the transaction to see if there is something wrong? Really, you can't call back? And I have the receipt in front of me and I asked first about if you charged extra for desserts. To be honest, we would have paid extra/forgot about it, but poor customer service on all ends equals NEVER coming back to this PLACE. For my final review of Square 1682, Food: 1)Shrimp Hush Puppies- it was a little dry but the sauce was good and the pickled vegetable needed more vinegar 2) Tuna Tostados- Good, but the extra lettuce to make the appetizer look bigger is odd 3) Black Cod- Good and done well 4) Lobster Paella- it didn't do it for me since I had real paella in Spain.. if you have nothing to compare then it's fine 5) Apple Fritters- They were good and a little sweet 6) Cafe con Leche Pannacota- ok... this makes up for some of the sloppy service. Do yourself a favor, and go to a Jose Garcia establishment now. read more