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.

Came here after picking up my bib for the Memorial Run. I had seen this place a few times on…read moreTikTok, so I decided to finally give it a try. The hype was definitely worth it! From the service and wait staff to the food, everything was great. I really enjoyed my experience and would definitely come back again!

Got seated quickly at the bar after walking in on a saturday morning - good coffee and yummy salad…read more Standard brunch food

So I've been meaning to try this place for a long time. Well luckily we got our chance today. Met…read morewith a Swedish paper mill today and wanted to take them to a nice lunch spot. We chose this because the menu had a nice mix of southern and American favorites that they weren't accustomed to. You should've seen two northern boys trying to describe grits to a Swede. Our waitress was awesome. She was great at explaining things and talking about each dish. Of course there were questions. Some things probably got lost in translation but everyone was happy with their choices. I also feel like servers are always put in an awkward position when you ask them to help you choose. Food is like art. It's so subjective. So for starters we got the fried greet tomatoes and the Burrata. Burrata was not ideal for sharing with people you do not know. It was one large piece of toast. So she actually took it back and someone cut it into 4 sections for us. The fried green tomatoes were awesome. It had a nice tangy sauce with sweeter pickles that came along side. My colleague got the open faced chicken sandwich which was an enormous amount of food. It was two fat chicken pieces on two thick slices of toast. I got the salmon sticky rice bowl with a side of the charred broccoli. Both were so delicious. The salmon had some broccoli in it too. So I really over did it. The charred broccoli side had crusted Parmesan in it and a creamy sauce. Both dishes were just knock outs. Almost forgot I got the love latte too. That was really good. I got it with oat milk. So I highly recommend this place. Great for a business lunch too. Easy to hear one another. Music wasn't too loud. Oh they were very gracious with us. We were 15 minutes late because I wouldn't stop talking in the pre lunch meeting. Yeah I'm that guy. Figures I'd be on Yelp.

FANTASTIC place. Totally recommend and would absolutely go back…read more Easy to make a reservation over the phone and our party of 5 was welcomed and brought to our table upstairs. The upstairs area has a chill vibe with some Mario-themed art as well as a TV. It seems that the kitchen is upstairs, so a lot of waiters were flying by out table to the staircase. Our waiter was pretty chill. Apparently an O's fan, he was excited to learn we're from Baltimore. Food was all fantastic. The style of fries isn't my preference, but they were decent. Other than that, I was blown away. Child #1 and Child #2 got some items from the Kids' menu - grilled cheese and cheeseburger. Bread and Butter appetizer. Is it expensive for just being bread and butter? Yes. Is it worth it? Also yes. The homemade bread is great, but combine it with honey butter with flaky salt, and it's incredible. Loads of reviews on Yelp talked about the sausage roll. GET IT. It's greasy and filling in all the right ways. Goes great with a beer. My wife got the burger and she found it to be very tasty. I got the Grilled Maitake Mushrooms dish and holy cow; it's perfect. Even if you're not a vegetarian (I'm not), you can appreciate this dish: crispy rice cake (not the dry kind from the store), tender baby bok choy, and of course the well-cooked mushrooms are tied together with black vinegar, garlic-whipped tofu (!), and a peanut sauce. A++ would absolutely get again. The food menu has some staples, but overall it does change nightly, so make sure you check it out before you come. Apparently, on Sundays, they do a different experimental flavor of wings. I was curious, but my stomach has only so much room, so I had to draw the line. There is a respectable drink menu. My wife got the blood orange mezcalita, which she liked, but thought the smoke flavor was more subtle than described. I got the Plum Fizz and would totally get it again. Pleasantly-sour with a nice fizz. It's a nice pub in a nice neighborhood of a major city - be prepared for prices to match. But it is absolutely worth it.

Great Sports Bar! Plenty of TVs in their main bar area and both dinning rooms. I would absolutely…read morerecommend you get the burger. It was packed full of greens, with the lettuce sauteed onions and grilled eggplant, but balanced it nicely with a big meaty patty and delicious house sauce. The fries were also exceptional, potentially double fried and thick cut, these steak fries were crispy and the perfect compliment to the burger. Staff was friendly and attentive and the neighborhood was cute!

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.

I finally decided to try this place when staying nearby. Two great things: 1. Great server (Matt),…read morevery attentive and 2. Delicious cheese curds. I also order the burger, after half of it, I wasn't feeling great but figured it was because of all the toppings, etc (it's massive). A few bites in to the second half and my taste buds could distinguish what was wrong--it wasn't getting used to the interesting toppings, it was tasting RAW beef. I ordered the burger Medium. I've traveled all over the country and always order my burgers Medium. I have never had a burger come out this RAW. It was nauseating. It was closing time, so I just wanted to pay and leave. That was a very expensive meal that definitely was not worth it!! I can't believe I paid $27 for an undercooked burger. I'm thankful I got the cheese curds so I at least had something to eat that edible. Expensive and undercooked beef. Horrible.

Vernick Food & Drink delivered one of those memorable meals where nearly every course felt…read morethoughtful, beautifully executed, and genuinely exciting. The menu is creative and ingredient-driven, yet the flavors stay focused rather than fussy. The small plates set a very high bar. The king salmon was exceptional--beautifully prepared, rich but balanced, and a perfect opening bite. The Bayonne ham and corn butter on bread was another highlight: salty, silky ham over crisp, rich bread with sweet corn butter. It sounds simple, but the execution was spot-on. The Wagyu Denver steak with soy-sherry maitake jus was a true standout. Tender, deeply savory, and had amazing flavor without losing the character of the beef. The maitake mushrooms and jus made every bite feel special. The seared black sea bass was also very good, with a great sear and delicate texture. The dish leaned slightly tart for my taste, but it was still balanced enough to enjoy and clearly well made. Dessert and coffee were equally strong. The brûléed chocolate tart with buttermilk ice cream was excellent--dark chocolate, and a cool contrast from the rich flavorful ice cream. The espresso, served with a crisp fennel biscotti, was a perfect finish. We also tried Margaret's Southern pudding with banana jam. It was comforting and nicely textured, though I wished the banana came through a little more strongly. Still, it was a solid dessert. Warm, polished service, beautiful presentation, and a menu full of dishes worth returning for. Vernick absolutely earns its reputation.

Our best sit down meal in Philly…read more Food: 5. Service: 5 Atmosphere: 4.5 Cost to worth it rating: 3 Opentableable: no but resy Return worthiness: yes! Eve award: best foie toast Highlights: - Foie toast: smooth and rich terrine slices w jam was out of this world. Bread was perfect combo of crunchy and soft as a base. 5 stars - Crab pasta: super fresh flat string pasta with crab chucks and crunchy pollen for texture but the magic was in the sauce so complex and delicious. 5 stars - Pork chop: cooked perfectly with a tasty Korean glaze. 5 stars - Blueberry pie: crusty and lovely blueberries. 4.5 stars - Roast chicken: juicy version. 4.25 stars - Chocolate flan: rich almost coffee like flavor 4.5 stars - Ian: fun and helpful waiter. He was great. 5 stars! - Atmosphere: maze of different dining rooms. We ended upstairs with the wine - Wine: fine selections and got a surprising glass of Austrian red wine I enjoyed the waiter recommends. Midlights: - Fish was pretty plain but tender. 3 stars - Eggplant toast the spicy harissa didn't work for me but others liked it. 3 stars - Couldn't do pork chop plain without the glaze for my picky teen Lowlights - Out of the bottle of wine we wanted was excited to see on the menu. And the substitution the lady said was from the same region but was not--not even the same state.

Amazing food, cool atmosphere. Take out gets a bit hectic but well worth it. The breakfast sandwich…read moreis my go to.

Big fan of Middle Child and was excited to try their sitdown restaurant. My boyfriend and I got in…read moreline at 11:50 AM on a Saturday, ordered by 12:15 PM, and got our food by 12:25. The baller sandwich with avocado was the top highlight, and I loved the sour pickles. The big pancake was also great. Will return for more sandwiches!!

Such an eclectic, whimsical, romantic atmosphere--you immediately feel like you've stepped into…read moresomewhere special. Our waitress was an absolute sweetheart. You could tell she genuinely wanted to connect with every guest and make sure they had a great experience. We started with the roasted oysters, and they were easily the best roasted oysters I've had in a very long time--if not the best ever. For pizza, we went with our waitress's recommendation and ordered the corn and jalapeño pizza. Definitely not a combination I ever would have thought to put together, but whoever came up with it--thank you! The homemade crust was perfectly crispy, and the combination of flavors was incredible. Sweet, savory, a little heat--it was a total flavor bomb in the best possible way. Such a fun atmosphere, wonderful service, and food that surprised us in all the right ways. We'll definitely remember this one!

Food Quality & Taste- 3.5/5 The food was good. Standouts?…read moreThe Butternut Squash Soup! The Butternut Fried Chicken Sandwich was a little spicier than I anticipated. It was also a nice portion size, particularly since it was a lunch special. -Mantra Meldoy- 3/5 -Butternut Squash Bisque- 4/5 -Butternut Fried Chicken- 3/5 Service- 4/5 The service was great! Very quick and attentive. I appreciate a server who is anticipatory. My water glass was never empty. Atmosphere- 5/5 Wilder is beautiful inside. There's an upstairs and downstairs, and each section of the restaurant gives a different vibe. There's even a small outside seating area, if the weather is nice. Value- 4/5 Some prices are a little expensive, but the lunch special pricing is a steal. Generally, I think it's a strong value and would recommend the restaurant. Opportunities for Learning- 4/5 I went during Black History Month, and they had BHM drink and food specials. It was very creative. Also, how the restaurant got its name is also kind of cool! It's inspired by Gene Wilder. There are a few things to learn here, and I definitely left a little smarter.

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

Absolutely phenomenal experience. From the service, to the food, to the amazing atmosphere out on…read morethe patio, I will have no hesitation in coming back here in the future. Started with a special, which was the brie (Garden Fresh Figs and Brie - Figs from our garden, Brie Couronne, House made Lavash cracker and candied pistachios) and cornbread (Fresh Baked Cornbread - pepper jack & slivered scallion, chipotle honey butter). Both of these dishes were amazing from start to finish. My entree was the bolognese (Slow Braised Spiced Lamb Bolognese - handmade pappardelle pasta, summer tomato, herbs and basil whipped ricotta) and it was heaven in a bowl - so rich and flavorful I could eat this everyday for the rest of my life. Am so glad to have been able to try this place.

Food Quality & Taste- 3/5 The food was fine. While the…read morefrittata was average for me, the waffle was really good! I liked the cornbread feel of the waffle. Service- 5/5 Service was excellent! I received a warm greeting from the hostesses and was quickly seated. My server was also very quick to take my order, kept my water glass full, removed used plates from the table quickly, and was quite responsive to all requests. Really impressed with the service! Atmosphere- 4/5 It's beautiful inside. There's bar seating, outside seating, and a variety of spaces inside to sit. It is also quite "cozy." The pillows, dim lighting, and low floor lamps made for a really nice brunch. I'd go back just for the atmosphere. Value- 4/5 Great value! Nothing too expensive, and there are a variety of options at different price points. The service and atmosphere really make this a great option. Opportunities for Learning- 5/5 There are many learning opportunities! There are different seasonal options/ menus, many different dishes that would teach you something (ex., the Italian frittata vs. the French quiche), and some cool ingredients that would make you Google.

What a gem this place is! If you are looking for an experience where the restaurant has its own…read moreenergy and vibe, this is the place! The waitstaff are highly knowledgeable and attentive. Our server set the stage from her warm greeting. You feel like you are about to have a unique experience- and you are! It's very dark in the restaurant. This creates an intimate ambience. However the energy is very vibrant. Their menu- New American Cuisine- offers both small and large plates. My scallop dish is considered an entree- and it delivered in flavor and aesthetic. You know you are experiencing truly fine dining when you are at the Harp and Crown. If you are in Philly- check this place out!

so I went there for my dads birthday and the food was not good to me at 1 how can you have a…read morebuffet with buffalo chicken dip and it's cold and not have it warmed 2 the chicken looked very light skin fried chicken should be brown not light skin 2 the pastry's were cold like that's not good for a restaurant I will say the fruit was the only good food there Customer service was really good though. I did appreciate the waitress And the ambience was cool and collected