Came here after dinner to listen to some jazz. As it turned out we headed upstairs and danced the night away. We did not have any food so cannot comment on that, but music was great and we had a lot of fun. read more

Time - Dancing fools - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cool vibe- Great staff...Great 2 piece band...Great food..Went with my son for his first time jazz club experience.....Will gladly go back!!

This is my second time here and it has yet to fail me. Great time listening to music, good drinks and desserts. Staff is great and the artist have been great each time. read more

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We went to Time for New Year's Eve and we were not disappointed. The food was delicious from the whipped feta and shrimp & grits to the potato leek soup to the entrees. I had the lamb special and my girlfriend had the braised short rib. We will definitely be back. Oh... the drinks were awesome! We enjoyed the Smooth Operator, Time Signature Old Fashion, The Archie and some Acinum Prosecco Rose (don't judge, it was NYE). read more

Nick was a great bartender on the second floor. Made great drinks and chit-chat throughout the night. Even saw them hold a drink behind the bar for a customer as they went to the bathroom (per the customer's request). The music was all over the place, but the crowd seemed to enjoy it. I did too. I wouldn't have paid the $5 cover if I had another chance to go, but I am pleased with my experience. read more

Been here tons of times for drinks only. The space is split into thirds. Left = Jazz. bar with some seating. Right = Whiskey bar with some seating. Upstairs = some kind of party space I have zero interest in. Went up there years ago after a holiday party. Weird. Anyway, we hit the Whiskey bar. Great menu. Grabbed apps. Garlic green beans, Buffalo sprouts, Deviled eggs, and Mac n cheese. Holy hell. All were friggin' fantastic. Great food. Only warning - no table service and not a sign, placard, or table tent to let you know. So don't end up sitting and wondering like we did. (For 20 minutes before finally asking) Belly up to the bar and tell them what you want. I guess they just don't believe in providing info and just expect you to take the TIME to wonder when someone will approach the bar and ask if there's table service. (sigh) Is it so hard? Yes. Yes it is. read more

If you love rap music this is the place for you. Unfortunately, the last thing I want to do while sipping good whiskey is being bombarded with noise pollution. What a shame because it's a cool looking old school bar with a decent cocktail menu. read more

Miss Mary Mack Mack Mack's mother gave her $0.15 to see the boys, boys, boys pull down their... wait, what mother gives little Mary striptease money? Well, you'll hear about the answer to that, and many other things at the Erotic Literary Salon, which occupies the 2nd floor of TIME every 3rd Tuesday of each month! My mom-escape date with myself this week was to explore a genre of writing I know little about, by attending this fun erotica event! They start off with adult sex ed (anonymous questions in a jar), with a well-established sexologist answering, as well as audience input. Then, open mic for an earful of crazyazz stories! From true tales direct out of the mouth of a young dominatrix (who may also have been advertising), to erotic fiction (read by a local author, from his book) about a naughty boy who got it on with Zeus, despite the wrath and fury of Hera! Any and all can sign up to read, and whatever form of prose you have will do. We heard about spanking fetishists, car fetishists, one dude's poem on his oral technique, etc. OMG, I did not realize how virginal my ears were, but man, they got deflowered Tues night! The crowd was standing room only at the climax of the eve, with people of all kinds of cultural / sexual / age diversity. You'll find outrageous characters here, as well as vanilla beans. And everyone from virgins to old playboys! On one side of me, there were two Bryn Mawr College students, and on the other, a 71yo man singing songs about polyamory. The sexologist who runs it, even tells her own wild tales, when she introduces various segments of the 4-hour night! In the Q&A portion, I learned the best sex toy stores in Philly, and why not to go to others, that there are Rxes for a vacuum device, book recommendations, info on tantra workshops, and a HOST of other clubs, events, etc. you can join. They even had samples of free lube, which a nearby couple was so excited to find. When I returned to my table after a trip to the ladies room, someone had left a caricature of me at my seat. LOL! It was NOT flattering. Not sure if someone has a weird humiliation fetish or what, but at least I wasn't peed on. I have to admit, when I sang "Miss Mary Mack" in grade school, I always thought when I got to middle school, I'd be offered the $0.15 show... I never was...until now! This is a very interesting, artful, fun event, done with humor and respect for everyone in the room. There were couples, singles, girls' night groups, etc. People all out for a fun time, and to cheer others on! TIME itself: I arrived early and left a little late so I could enjoy the TIME venue, it's food, and drinks. When you enter, there is a sports bar atmosphere on the right, and live music in the whiskey bar on the left. Upstairs is the event room in the Absinth Lounge, where this event was held! The music at HH was chill and relaxing. Very jazzy / bluesy, which I really like. It was such a nice touch to have music that early, and then they had an edgier band playing later that night. Most places don't offer one act on a Tues night, let alone two. I thought both were great! Can't wait to go back for more! My waiter downstairs was super helpful with my questions about choosing a whiskey flight, and the bartender upstairs was truly professional, and totally kind about handing out free, tipless ice water to everyone all night too. I had a $28 Maker's Mark whiskey flight, and a $5 HH chicken sandwich, which were both great. HH is from 5-7pm, very convenient timing! There was an option of fries on the HH menu, which I saw a lot of people get. I wish I'd ordered it because it looked delish! Put it this way, I heard all kinds of tantalizing stories that night, and maybe it was the drinks, but all I dreamt about all friggin' night was pursuit of those fries! Next time, TIME! * * * * * Again, every 3rd Tuesday (of EVERY MONTH), the 2nd Floor is host to the Erotic Literary Salon event, from 6:30pm to 10:30pm. Yes, FOUR HOURS! $10 or $12 (cash) gets you in the door, depending on seating preference. There is a bar in the event room, so you have your own bartender, and he also gives full menu service. Next one is 12/17/19!!! Come one, come all! Get superfreaky, yaow! read more

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Such a vibe! Service is amazing! Shout out to DANNY and JAMMIE!!! Food is amazing, the Caesar salad and the buffalo wing are my highly recommendations!!! read more

Really dark....music too loud...that was chosen by bartender....not my kinda tunes... I don't know....it wasn't bad, wasn't good... Just kinda there..... read more

I always know no matter what, I'm always taken care of at Time. Having amazing service, as well as cocktails provided by the lovely company by the bartenders: Danni, Shelby, Matt; and Darnell -- I always look forward to coming in and seeing them, knowing my cocktails and drinks are always so well prepared, and even have their recommendations. They know what they're doing and from formally being in the industry and knowing how hectic it gets behind the bar, their professionalism is beyond words I can write and describe. You will not ever be disappointed. Alex, the lovely server always make sure you never have to ask for a refill on your water and always come back to make sure you're comfortable and happy with your service without you looking for them. If you ever have them as a server, just know you are in great hands. Time has three venues, a live music area to your left, a lovely casual bar to your right that has multiple choices of whiskey and drinks to suit your fancy; and an upstairs to dance. The bouncers are always vigilant and make sure they're doing their job -- I've never had an issue with them, as well as seeing them go above to make sure that any guest is adhering to the rules to keep everyone safe -- PLEASE REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR VACCINATION CARDS AS PROOF, THEY WILL ASK PER TIME'S POLICY + TO KEEP IT MASKLESS AND SAFE FOR EVERYONE. If you choose to not get vaccination then that is your choice, but it is also Time's choice to not allow you to come in. Time is a staple in Philly that I always am happy to support! read more

Time is a nice spot. Good ambiance. Great for music lovers. Live music and DJ sets both present, which is cool. It has a very dark, mysterious, romantic vibe to it. Service is friendly. I would recommend it for a night out. read more

Great atmosphere. Food was good but nothing that blew me away. Everything is reasonably priced and they have a large whiskey selection. Service was nice and friendly but a bit under staff as it got more crowded. Would come back for the drinks and to watch sports. There is also live music on the other side of the building most nights that gives you options on how you'd like your night to vibe. read more

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We went for dinner on Saturday. I was excited by their Scotch list and got a fave that's hard to find on menus. The food was really good- appetizers were whipped feta and spicy green beans- I could have licked those plates clean. Hubs had confit duck leg with risotto; I got smoked eggplant. Again, the flavors were good. Only complaint was we were freezing- we were seated near the door and they had it open on a chilly night. We asked them to close the curtain, but still needed our coats. Otherwise, I'd have no issues. read more

This place was fantastic! They have 2 separate rooms, a bar atmosphere and a jazzy bar one. We sat in the one playing jazz. Ordered fillet mignon and a pasta dish. Steak was cooked to perfection (Med raw). The ambiance was great, they have a live band( they were setting up as I was leaving). The service was fantastic! If I'm ever back in Philly, I will definitely have dinner here! read more

Super cool vibe. We came there to grab a night cap and I'm glad we did. We didn't know that there would be live music but it was some slow jazz- not a personal fan of slow jazz but the band was good. Some of the names of the drinks were from the show It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia- ex there was a Sweet Dee & I ordered the Kitten Mittens- a delicious gin drink with raspberries in it. Nice place- will be back! read more

Time - Kitten mittens! - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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A fun spot for all ages near city hall in Philly. We waited in line for about 10 minutes and had to show ID and our vaccination card. For Saturday night there was a $5 cover cash only. Most folks weren't masked but it's up to you if you want to wear one. There are two rooms on the main level and one up top. The main floor has live music and a whiskey bar. The whiskey bar was chill and has plenty of table tops and a server who comes around to get your order. The jazz room had a dope live band playing songs till 2am and is a larger space with bar seating. Both get crowded but offer chill and fun vibes. The top floor is for the younger crowd with top 40 music playing and a dance floor. This room was the loudest of the three but they all have a bar and some seating. The drinks were strong and delicious. They didn't have Amaretto but did have similar options. We also got a house made Matcha shot which reminded me of a Scooby Doo snack. The bathrooms are towards the back and the women's restroom had two stalls. Both were pretty clean with plenty of soap. Time was really fun and I'd go back for more music during the week or on a Saturday for a fun night. read more

They charged a $5 cover for a band that was not good and we walked into a pretty empty bar. Definitely an older crowd that comes here with some interesting people. read more

This is my second time visiting and I really do like this place. Each visit I have come on a Sunday around 8pm. I always make reservations which is a breeze. Jazz is always soothing and relaxing. The decor, the lighting, seating and waiter's are always very pleasant and warm. The food is delicious always served hot..which I love. I cannot stand being served cold food. On the other side is the whiskey bar. I have not gone in there yet. The decor is different and the lights as it should and the there is the upstairs club on Friday and Saturday and now we was told they are trying out a Thursday night. I have not been so I honestly can't tell you anything about it. But this place so remind me of how Natalie's was back in the day. Oh parking, there is a parking garage across the street but due to construction the street is blocked off so you will need to park around the corner or take Uber. read more

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Great atmosphere, nice music, excellent cocktails, food was excellent, but .. the portions were not generous. We were still hungry after the mains so ended up ordering an appetizer. Would definitely go back again, but this time would be aware and get the appetizer first. read more

Went here on a Sunday night for drinks and some jazz. They have an insane list of whiskeys here. They didn't have the Oban my wife ordered, so the waitress suggested another scotch which was twice the price and not at all similar. We saw the Midtown Jazz Jam with the Tim Brey Trio, which was very entertaining. The trio played, but then the players would sub in and out with players from the crowd. It was very cool. read more

Wow. First the music on Saturday night was astounding. I loved the cocktail menu. The Fairie Fire was spectacular. I really liked the green bean appetizer. I had the salmon and enjoyed it thoroughly. Generous portions. There were two Manhattans. I liked the $15 one better than the $24 one. Did I mention the music? Jiggie. read more

Children under 5 aren't allowed. My husband and I with our baby went on a Saturday evening for a friends birthday. The door man asked for our Covid cards and we gladly showed him. Then he asked for our 4 month olds card. Children under 5 can't get the vaccine as of February 2022. We were very confused. We asked to speak with the manager and he said it was their new policy for everyone to be vaccinated. So what I take from this, is that children under five are not welcomed. We will obviously not be returning or recommend this place. read more

This restaurant is a fantastic date night idea. The live music was subtle enough for you to enjoy your dinner conversation while giving the place a mellow vibe. We came here for restaurant week. While the portions were on the smaller side, the courses were flavorful and delicious. For an entree I had the maple glazed salmon which was the perfect blend of crispy tenderness. The combination of salmon and apples was sweet and tangy and made for a perfect complimentary combination. For dessert we got the pots de chocolate which was a velvety rich chocolate delight. Although we did not get drinks this night, the table next to us ordered a whisky that was an artful production for the perfect pour if you are looking for a mellow relaxing date night with delicious flavorful foods this is your place. read more

Time - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Amazing food, great vibes, awesome live jazz music. I am so grateful, too, that they check vaccination records at the door. They were a little short-staffed the night we went, and we had to work a little hard to get our waitress's attention, but we still had a wonderful time with the creative menu items (that feta dish is soo good!), the range of whiskey options, and the super cool atmosphere. read more

Great place! Great food! Will come again. Music was perfect for the setting. Service was fast!

These delicious mussels seafood devours come all the way from the infamous Center City Philadelphia jazz bar TIME restaurant/bar. This bar is really special. It's dim come cool collective environment gives off the perfect jazz vibes. It offers two types of bars. The whiskey bar and the Jazz bar. They have a really huge selection of whiskey and the whiskey bar and a really nice selection of wine and spirits and the jazz bar. They offer a live jazz a couple nights out of the week. While here I chose to order the prince Edward Island mussels in white wine sauce. The muscles were absolutely delicious. They had big chunks of garlic, baby tomatoes, and a slight softwestern taste with peppers. I also ordered a Tequila pineapple. My bartender Matt was really dope and really charismatic. We also share the same taste of music as he turned the whiskey bar into a really dope R&B hang out spot for a much more younger crowd. As for the Jazz bar it was really interesting seeing how much people live out to the live jazz music. I really enjoyed the jazz performance and I really enjoyed my overall experience at TIME . Have you ever find yourself wanting to hear some live jazz music? Or maybe even make it a date night and a small dim soft environment? Please check out TIME and definitely ask for my good friend Matt tell him that shimmy sent you! #food #foodporn #foodie #foodphotography #foodblogger #foodstagram #philadelphia #philly #shimmyeats #goodvibes #jazz #water #mussels #bread #garlic #tequila #pineapple #experience #smooth read more

Time - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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What do you get when you mix one part Jazz Club with one part Bar and one part DJ Club? Time. While I found the Jazz portion amazing, the others just seemed ok. Honestly, I'd still give the place four stars until you factor in the prices. While the themes may be divided up nicely, the prices were all upscale. Fair enough for the Jazz portion were my drinks are served in glasses, but not quite right for the watered down plastic cup offerings upstairs. I'll end by saying I had an amazing time and considering the lack of good Jazz options in the city will keep this place in mind. read more

Consistent excellence, without the pretentiousness. Every time I'm here, I'm happy. This old-world venue wouldn't be out of place in Europe. The side bar (either one) is rustic-but-comfortable, and is, especially on nights with live jazz, the perfect place to relax. Plus, look closely at the bar and you'll see quite a selection of absinthe. No complaints about service, either. (Thanks to server Drew and bartender Shane!) Their menu's pricey but always high-quality: Their tender grilled BBQ chicken skewers, moist sliders (with bacon, jack, and caramelized onions), and the fresh salmon and ahi tuna salad are highly recommended, so make every effort to stop in. read more

I have passed by Time a few times, and have never bothered to walk in, as I can not commit to live bands I don't know AND have to pay a cover to hear. BUT, I'm really glad that in this particular night, we came and got there early enough to miss the cover, but late enough that it wasn't empty. There is minimal seating area, but just enough to make some friends. If you do require seating, make sure to get here early. We met up with friends upstairs which had a really cool lounge vibe. The DJ was great, playing 90s hip hop and rnb, I was completely in love with every song. After about an hour the place went form semi empty to cramped like a club! Despite the blistering cold weather outside, ladies were decked in crop tops and plunging necklines in here. I can't say much for the downstair bars, as they had much more seating room and were so packed, I didn't even bother to stay. It is a very odd layout, making it feel like almost 3 different bars in one. Which is cool if it's winter and you don't want to bother with your coat everywhere. We came outside for some air and at 11 pm on Friday night there was a line down the block, which for me is ridiculous. They were already charging a cover and drinks are not very cheap inside. So for me the biggest selling point is that you can come in a big group, get your dance on and do some great people watching. read more

Time - Fun night at Time!! - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

For my first restaurant week try of 2016, Time was a fun experience. I loved the ambiance, decor, and live music. There were times when the music got a bit loud, but it was really enjoyable ( such as a little jazz rendition of "Fools Rush In") We stuck with the restaurant week menu, although many items on the regular menu were jumping out at us (duck confit, chicken & waffles..) We both got to start out with a deviled egg, pickled veg, and a smoked salmon mousse canape. Every bite was packed full of flavor. For the second course, we shared the caramelized onion & mushroom soup and pork rillette. The soup was beyond delicious, especially with the fried shallots. The pork rillette could have packed more of a punch as the flavor was a bit subtle. The grilled bread was a nice vehicle and although the pickled onions were great, they overpowered the pork. Next was a risotto course. Loved every bite!! It was perfectly cooked with a creamy texture and the butternut squash bites added nice texture to the dish. For the main dish, he went with the Bucatini with mushroom ragu and I was all about the Salmon with brussel sprouts, bacon and a rutabaga puree. Both dishes were hits and plates were cleared!! Onto dessert..this got a little more interesting. He dove into his bread pudding and I always love Chocolate Pot de Creme. First bite, SALTY. Hmm, maybe they were putting sea salt on which would have been fun, but no.. I went for a second bite to just make sure..SALTY! So I looked at him and said taste and let me know your thoughts. He got excited as he scooped this really smooth and creamy dessert onto his spoon and as soon as he tasted it, we both started laughing. Salty desserts are an inside joke for us. He said, it's salty. I said no, it's a salt lick. LOL The server was walking by and I think he noticed I wasn't touching the Pot de Creme. As he cleared the other empty plate he asked, was that by chance salty? Extremely. The server admitted that one other table said the same thing and they think the pastry chef grabbed the salt instead of sugar..which would make sense. He insisted on bringing out a new one and I caved. This one, although the flavor was great, it was pretty damn thick. All in all, it was a good time at Time :) read more

Time - Salmon with a beautiful crisp skin, Brussels sprouts & bacon with a rutabaga puree. - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Small place, but great cocktails and interesting twists on traditional favorites. Love that it's open late hours. Wish they had small plates or appetizers available to purchase along with the drinks. read more

Great drinks, love the appetizers! The variety here is endless from a jazz bar, to a regular bar and then to night club! These guys have it all and their food is ON POINT. The shrimps and grit appetizer is like a party of flavors in your mouth! The fries are great as well. You can come here for a drink, for a date, with your crazy girlfriends or with your hot neighbor ! Time is effortlessly cool and timeless ;) read more

Time - The bar area - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I have been here several times and I pleased to report that the atmosphere has been consistently wonderful. Tuesdays nights are "open-mic" and the talent that plays instruments and sings has been really good. I also enjoy the wait staff, they are friendly and attentive. During both visits had some different samplings of the food and that was tasty. I suggest you try the Chef Sampler - it's a winner. Great place for a date or to hang out with friends. read more

I visited Time during restaurant week and had a fun Tuesday night! They have a few extras added to their restaurant week menu courses like Hors d'oeuvres and a risotto. This makes you feel like you are getting a lot for your $35. I had a carb filled night with the vegetarian options available but all were pretty tasty. Started with the hors d'oeuvres, then chose bruschetta for the first course. The risotto was next followed by the second course of bucatini pasta. I ended with bread pudding for dessert. It was open mic night so we stayed a while after dinner to listen to the live music. The house band played through our meal. This is a fun and relaxing, casual atmosphere. Very dark and of course loud so be prepared if you plan to visit. read more

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Went for jazz and drinks. Had a great time. Food was good 8.0, drinks 8.2, service 7.5, atmosphere 8.5. Overall rating 8.1

Jazz-drinks-food: in that order. They have regular entertainment and all of it is worth coming out for. Good wine selection, bartenders make good drinks, and the food is decent. We had the seared scallops app, not bad. We also had the fillet and gnocchi which were pretty good as well. The food isn't amazing by any means, but it's good considering there's jazz and good drinks. Check the music schedule. We really liked "The Sermon!" They play one a month, 2nd Friday of the month. They are SOLID. read more

Time - Gnocchi - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Very nice location, they had a live band playing. The upstairs was very packed. We decided to stick to the first floor. There's plenty of seating. The bar was quite busy . Enjoyed our time there. read more

One of the coolest vibes in Philly. A cozy spot with a great DJ, live music, good food and good drinks. Finally found my spot for classic hip-hop. Dope spot! read more

Happen to stumble on this place. Wanted to go to El Vez but the wait was too long for the company. Was with so we found this place within a block. Half of it is a jazz bar Half of it is a whiskey bar with TVs There was 8 and we were seated right away. Waiter was cool ,attentive and knowledgable about the menu There is a dinner menu and there is a bar food menu Cocktails- I tried the "regrettable text"- sweet drink with vodka, lemon, sugar and passion fruit. It was very good Bar food- my favorite was the shrimp and grits. SO GOOD- has hot sauce with you can taste a lil old bay Also had the mussels in wine juice. The sourdough bread that came with it was good! Also tried the Mac and cheese- it is with fontina cheese topped with two small pieces of pork belly. It was good but not my Fave . I tried someone's deviled eggs and it was good. I saw the chicken sandwich and the burgers someone had and it looked good read more

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