Our favorite spot in Philly!…read more My husband claims that Claude AI recommended this place. We absolutely loved it! The entrance is so charming. With potted flowers all over the restaurant. Smattering of patio tables on both Eighth Street and Carpenter. When I saw it, I said yes before even looking at the menu. We ordered drinks at the bar and took them outside. It's very chic but also casual. There were mostly pairs or trios - no families. Not th. We saw people ordering a little bit of everything. Honestly, the menu looked great! The kale Caesar salad, the piri piri buffalo chicken dip, bacon wrapped plums, etc. The drinks were the best we had on our Philly trip! The Spanish Monk which had gin, lemon juice, frothed egg white and smoked paprika. I had the GGG which they carried over from their old menu. Can't remember what was in it but she said it was similar to Bee's Knees which is one of my favorite! There's self service still water and sparkling water in the back of the restaurant. Perfectly chilled. Perfectly bubbled! Such a lovely spot!

This is an interesting bar to grab drinks. The menu is cool. The vibe is chill. Ive never heard of…read morethis place before but I would definitely recommend. The bartenders were nice. The drinking water comes out the sink! Now wait! Before we jump to conclusions, the sparkling water comes out the sink which I thought was pretty cool. Now you do have it self serve which is fine. We didnt have any food as we just left dinner.

Came here for restaurant week with a friend and had a great time! Making a reservation wasn't too…read morebad since the weather was bad and I'm sure most people wanted to stay at home. I love the interior decor especially the cheeky baby up front. The food was great, I definitely recommend trying a few apps and the portions make it easy to share.

If you need a cozy meal in a cozy place this winter, this is the spot for you. I was so excited to…read moresee a pasta shop serving gluten free noodles, and they did not disappoint. The texture was just right and the flavor of the vodka sauce was perfect. The drink menu is also extremely solid with none of the signature cocktails lacking booze or flavor. If you're in the South Street area for a concert or event, stop by here for a meal beforehand.

What a gem. Just went here for the first time. Staff were super nice. Food was great. A/C was…read moreperfect. Wow. I already want to go back. I got the Caesar salad, wings and their signature burger. The salad was cold and crispy, the wings were flavorful and the sauces rocked. The burger was the best I've had in Philly. It's how your made to feel at a restaurant that makes me want to come back. This spot made me feel good. It just so happened to also have great food ;).

The kind of neighborhood bar that makes Philly better than other cities. Great drinks. Great food…read more Great happy hour. Lots of regulars, it seems. And for good reason. They have a good burger, interesting specials, and everything is made from scratch. They also have vegan and vegetarian options in every section of the menu-- not just a Gardenburger. People in the neighborhood are lucky to have it. It's a destination-din ing worthy place, but getting there can be a journey if you don't live nearby. Nevertheless, take that journey; you won't regret it.

We came to Good King Tavern an hour before our res because we are a couple psychopaths, and they…read moresaid they couldn't seat us but have a cute wine bar upstairs if we wanted to kill some time. Reasonable. We walked upstairs into the cutest little dimly lit romantic wine bar I've ever seen. That was a lot of descriptors, but I felt them in my soul. We ordered a bottle of Pinot Noir and got a side of fries ($5) and pickles ($5), as there is no better date night than wine and fries. One of the most underrated combinations in the food game. They are oddly reminiscent of Brandon Roy and Lamarcus Aldridge, just so underappreciated. We sat there, watching the USC and Florida football games on our respective phones between sips of Pinot Noir and bites of these phenomenal fries. These Good King Tavern fries are my favorite I've had in Philly. Both of our teams suck this year, but both won that night. HUGE! Le Caveau delivering miracles... IG @jnov_ Tiktok @jnov_reviews

Such a nice wine bar! Glasses are on the pricier side in my opinion, but their $12 Negroni was…read moredelicious and felt like a steal. Ambiance was pleasant with romantic dim lighting, but definitely on the louder side. Food wise, we ordered some fries, their French hot dog (came on a sizable baguette) and chocolate mousse which was the perfect finish. Would definitely come back! Was also nice to get a table without having to wait on a Saturday night

Love this French restaurant I went to last week and already want to go back…read more I had the escargot which were a little lemony but delicious and hard to find at most restaurants. We tried the Leeks all dolled up, the vegetable was healthy and very tasty. I had myself a fortified wine for the first time! This is really the reason I tried this place, as I have never had fortified wine before. What is it you ask? Basically, wine with brandy in it making the cocktail come in at approx 15-20% bac. Fortified wine is poured in much smaller glasses than a normal wine pour, but I am thankful I got to try it. I got the duck of the day, which was duck confit, and it was amazing. My friend got the steak frites and I was very impressed with the quality steak, was ordered medium but came out beautifully medium rare which my friend was happy about as he immediately regretted telling the server he wanted it medium. I didn't have room for dessert, but this unique restaurant has so many items that you cannot find everywhere, and it makes me want to come back ASAP. As always people SYOY!!!!

Both dishes we initially ordered were substandard. The socca , traditionally slightly charred, was…read morein fact completely burnt on the entire bottom and 1/2 of the top including the crust. We were advised that that was the way it should be served but we found it inedible as the strong burnt smell was overwhelming. We ordered asparagus in its place and they were delicious. However the gnocchi with spring peas was disappointing. the peas were downright cold and the gnocchi weren't even warm. When the server asked if everything was alright we told her our issue with the dish and she said I'll tell the chef. There was no follow up, no asking if we wanted the dish to be remade and hot or a substitute. Then the check came with no discount for the dish, nor any mention of her conversation with the chef. We paid the bill but were bothered by the lack of meaningful customer service. But since we have always had a special feeling about the restaurant, we did not want to leave feeling like we didn't want to return so we asked to speak to the manager who seemed disinterested and business like. Unfortunately now we will most likely crosss the restaurant off our list in favor of a more hospitable environment.

I've gone to bloomsday a few times and every time it's 10/10. Happy hour is great as is brunch! The…read moreservers are all friendly and super knowledgeable. The food is delicious and they have great wine selections. Also really enjoyed their monthly tea event!

Sooo delightful for brunch! I got the transfusion cocktail which was light and refreshing and the…read moreflorentine quiche which was amazing. I loved the side salad and the quiche was so fluffy and flavorful. Inside was super cute too / very comfy and cute. Service was great as well!

Have had Fountain Porter on my radar for years now, specifically for their burger, and we finally…read morehad the opportunity to drop in and try it! Wasn't super crowded on a Sunday afternoon.. the bar seats were busy but tables towards the back were open. The burger... omg. It was so good. Perfectly cooked and juicy, and very reasonably priced. Fries were crisp and paired perfectly. They had about 15-20 beer options on draft, and a wide variety as well. Absolutely would come back, FP is officiallu among my favorite burgers in town!!

Fountain Porter was jam-packed with 30-40 somethings on Friday evening. Seating is first-come, so…read morebring your hover game! We managed to snag two stools along a counter next to the kitchen door and ordered two burgers and fries at the bar. Conversation needs to be had at the shouting level, so wouldn't recommend for a first date. Food came out pretty quickly. The kitchen could've taken another minute or so...the burgers were very rare in the center, the buns were cold (possibly right out of a refrigerator), and the fries a bit limp. The pickles were fantastic! That said, these days it's tough to beat a $10.00 burger/fries combo and it's nice to see neighbors filling a local spot. Nod to City Cast Philly for the shoutout!

Bistro Romano has a lovely ambiance between the lighting, music, charming interior, and friendly…read morestaff. We ordered the whipped goat cheese appetizer, chicken parm, roasted pork chop, whipped potatoes, and chocolate tiramisu and everything was delicious! We were also able to order the wine pairings that typically can be added to the prixe fix menu which was such a fun and relaxed way to try new wines during our date night. I really appreciated the coat check as well. All in all, I would highly recommend for your next girl's night or date night!

Went for an early Valentine's Day meal because we didn't like the tasting menu for the actual…read moreweekend. We wanted to go and be able to choose all the options rather than the limited choices of the Valentine's Day special. We ordered the Caesar salad, calamari, and whipped goat cheese to start. Then the Chicken parm and the branzino for our mains. And finished with the carrot cake and espresso gelato. The Caesar salad was very good but the lettuce was very large and it would've been nice to have the lettuce chopped into smaller pieces. The goat cheese dip was amazing and then calamari was perfectly fried and came with warm marinara. Our mains were very good and flavorful, but came out slow. We ended up taking the chicken parm to go since it took a while to come out and we had ordered several apps. The desserts were rich but good and we split and espresso martini which our server said container actual espresso rather than just coffee liquor.

Service was excellent Food was amazing . Drinks were on point . The waitress and waiters were very…read morefriendly as well as professional.

My husband and I had gone to Malbec to celebrate our 10th wedding anniversary and we had an…read moreabsolutely wonderful evening! The food, ambiance and music were perfect and everyone from our server, the hostess, bartender and entire staff were very welcoming and made us feel like family. Eating some of the foods also brought back some lovely memories as my family is Argentine. We will certainly be back. :)

The food, the service, the ambiance, everything was amazing from start to finish. The cocktails…read morewere creative and complex, the oysters were extremely fresh, and the chicken lollipops were the perfect way to finish off a meal full of seafood. The tuna crudo was one of my favorites, with the coconut aioli, but honestly none of these dishes disappointed. Our server was super attentive, while also letting us relax and enjoy our meal at our own pace. The courses came out timely and our water (and wine!) glasses were always filled. We even asked if we could get a side of fried oysters (not on the menu) and she happily obliged. Overall very pleasant experience. My only complaint - I wish Tesiny did happy hour (at least a few nights a week!) so that I could come back for some more delicious oysters at less than $4 a piece.

My friends took me here for my birthday dinner, and overall it was a great experience trying a new…read morespot! We had a reservation and arrived on time, but still had to wait about 10-15 minutes to be seated. It was a bit annoying since we had to stand right by the entrance while people kept coming in. That said, we loved the ambiance inside, very classy with a beautiful full display bar. The vibe is definitely a highlight. We ordered almost everything on the menu, and while the food was good, the portions were a bit disappointing for the price. We expected a little more. The oysters were very fresh, and I especially loved the chicken lollipop and the burger! those were definitely the standouts! I'd honestly go back just for those two. Everything else was just okay. Drinks were really good with lots of options, which we enjoyed. The staff were also friendly and helpful. Overall, a solid spot to try something new, but I do wish the portions matched the pricing a bit better.