Happy to have stumbled across R&D after having dinner in the area. The lounge offers moody and…read moremodern vibes. Menu had a few light bites (which we didn't indulge in) and fun cocktails. I loved my choice of a banana rum drink I got it twice. Flavor of the drink was tropical and smoky, done by a smoked cinnamon stick. It was served in a fun glass which was a cherry on top of a cool experience.

Great place for happy hr and if you want to sit outside on a nice evening for a date or catching up…read morewith your friends Inside the Ac is on blast. The menu is very unique and yet straight forward if you like cauliflower or chicken nuggets. Portions not too big but still can get you full. Recommend coming around more often filling water :) we're downing them quite fast in this weather

My group of friends went here on Sunday night of opening weekend. Everyone working here was super…read morenice, almost too many people working here for how small this place really is. It's located next to Heffe tacos and the food menu comes from there though you can order with your tab thankfully since otherwise heffe is cash only. My friends enjoyed their food, getting tacos and empanadas. My drink was tasty, it was a frozen margarita made without alcohol (essentially a frozen limeade slushy) and I understood it might come at the same price as the regular (it did). I would love it if they had a menu item specifically called out as a mocktail even for a dollar or two cheaper like many restaurants but I get it. The music kept dying out with the bluetooth speaker system they had going. It was a little loud at times but we were sitting right next to it. The DJ left when we came, so maybe that's a fun addition, wouldn't really know though. Unfortunately (and it was possibly our own mistake) we did end up accidentally double tipping (40%) so it was pretty expensive for this and a water bottle. My part of the bill came up to 22.40$ for the frozen marg ($13)+ water bottle ($3) + our accidental double gratuity. They do have automatic gratuity of 20% which I support, just make sure you really read the bill when they come around with the card reader you make sure the math adds up. We did feel comfortable hanging out for a while though considering all that. The vibe of it is cute, and we had a pleasant time underneath the canopy of the tree while it drizzled, they did move all our tables and chairs after they offered us better seating for a better vibe. The string lights are always nice. I might not visit again considering the other options around here but I can see how it's a great addition to the neighborhood and how friendly all the staff were. I'll check back on other yelpers experience though! They are still testing out the menu so it sounded like they were trying a couple different kinds of drinks, so maybe if you're here in the next week or so after their weekend grand opening check if there's anything off the menu.

The first time we were here it was GREAT! The photo is from that day. The rum punch was delicious,…read morewe were chatting with the bartender about how awesome it was since we missed a good tiki bar while in Philly. The fresh fruit on the drinks was great. She was super friendly and personable.... Unfortunately, we went back today for Labor Day and it was almost embarrassing. If you wanted a decent drink you needed to be a friend or say you were with with a dj, etc. We got another rum punch and it was straight yellow, no fresh fruit aside from a small green pineapple triangle..., it tasted like straight canned pineapple juice, was mostly ice. I didn't even want to drink it, let the bf drink it all. Like I said, unless you were a friend, etc, your drinks aren't gonna be great, it's a really cool "backyard" vibe until the service is meh. I hope it gets better next year, consistently, because it was really nice earlier this summer, but got way too lax as the season went on.

First of all - don't even contemplate coming here without a reservation. It's insanely popular and…read moreI can see why. We had dinner reservations for 7:45 but got there two hours early because we really wanted to try out their happy hour. Huge selection of food for happy hour and delicious drinks. We waited an hour but were sat and immediately cancelled our dinner reservations because we knew it was about to go down. Fair warning - if you're approaching 40 like us, it's dark, it's loud, and you're sitting on top of people. It will be worth it. We had the double knot roll, spicy tuna roll, BAO, and some drinks. All 10/10. But the real star is the grilled meats. Specifically the scallion ribeye. We tried to take pictures of all of it but it was literally too dark in the restaurant. I would go back and just order ribeye skewers for the entire happy hour. They don't take happy hour reservations but get there early. It's the best.

Double knot is such a wonderful dining experience. Our group had the tasting menu, a selection of…read morebasically every section of the menu and dessert. We were seated downstairs. It feels like a converted cellar lit with candles, very vibey and romantic. Only thing I would say is it's pretty dark so if you have bad eyes it makes it hard to keep reading the menu to make your selections, so preview it off you know you are doing the tasting menu. The food was really good, and everything was presented well. The service was outstanding, the staff was attentive professional, and very patient. Stand out dish was grilled scallops. My table loved the fried rice. Enjoy your meal!!

Very pretty tiki themed ambience - possibly the only in Philly now that the Upstairs bar is closed…read more You can tell they put in a lot of effort in creating this space - lots of greenery, bamboo huts, swings and a great view of the City hall - just all around beautiful. Beef Tacos were good but we didn't order any more food because of how bad and artificial the drinks tasted. Stick to just beer and food (just anything except the cocktails) and you'll be fine!

Love the concept, love the ambiance. It's pretty cool that there's this little "oasis" right in the…read moremiddle of a concrete path between huge buildings. The place was decorated for Halloween, and had some which I loved! They had swings seats, fire pits and corn hole. Unfortunately everything else was unpleasant. The bartenders were unfriendly and seemed so miserable. Not one smile on any of them. They were not attentive what so ever and made you feel like you were really bothering them. It wasn't even busy! We got a round of drinks and left cause none of the bartenders would even look our way for us to flag them down for another. And the mixed drinks/cocktails were not good. A tiny drink of bottom shelf in a plastic cup for $15 bucks! No thanks. Too bad cause the ambiance is cool.

Vegan tapas?! I didn't miss the meat at all…read more Our favorites were the croquettes, Korean tofu, and empanadas. So so delicious! Drinks are really where it's at. Our server recommended the red light district - so so good. Our server was so wonderful! She was super patient with us and didn't ever rush. The restaurant is quite dark and moody with mostly candle light (even the restroom). I can see why this is great for date night!

Such an amazing place!! Others in the party were not vegan andn they loved it as well. The tables…read moreare pretty close together though still love the atmosphere. The bartenders really know what they are doing here. The drink menu is really unique and all of the drinks are stellar. Loved their twist on an espresso martini. We ordered a bunch of dishes to share. We ordered the triple cooked fries, empanada, white bean hummus, korean tofu, and lamb kofta. The fries were definitely one of our favorites!!

Underground Arts is such a cool live music venue. From the moment you arrive, it feels like you're…read morestepping into something different -- it's literally down in a basement, and the walk in almost feels like part of the experience. The journey sets the tone, and once you're inside, the artistic expressions all over the space give it a gritty, creative, Philly vibe. Entry was smooth and well-organized. Drink prices were on the higher side (pretty much what you'd expect for a live music venue), but they do offer a light food menu, which was a nice bonus. Seating is limited, but it honestly didn't matter -- the space manages to feel intimate while still giving you room to move and breathe. We saw York Street Hustle perform an Amy Winehouse tribute, and they were phenomenal. The sound quality was strong, the energy was right, and the venue really amplified the performance. If you're looking for a unique, intimate spot to see live music in Philly, Underground Arts absolutely delivers.

Great venue. Extra points for not being a Live Nation venue…read more Good sound and I love the two separate rooms. Even though it's considered a smaller venue you can still fit pretty many bodies in here.

5 stars for Bud and Marilyn's? I recently gave The Love 5 stars for its fried chicken!…read more The Marilyn's Fried Chicken I had this evening was every bit as good! I'm not sure why I waited so long to try the chicken at Bud and Marilyn's, but better late than never! They serve a LARGE 1/2 chicken. I started with the thigh. I was smitten by the first bite. I was told the chicken is soaked in a buttermilk brine for 24-48 hours - dipped in a buttermilk dredge - covered with their 'secret recipe' seasoned flour - and fried in a 'pressure fryer' that cooks the chicken in 12 minutes. It was perfectly fried - so crispy - the texture and seasoning of the exterior coating was incredible. The chicken was tender and juicy - the thigh was the juiciest - I didn't get to try the drumstick as I was too full! I had the thigh and 1/2 the breast. The breast is my favorite and I savored each large delicious piece I broke apart. It's important to pick up the chicken and eat it by hand - I did cut mine in half for a picture - but didn't use a fork to eat it - you lose the 'panache'of the meal. I didn't use the hot sauce served with the chicken - I brought my own bottle of honey and poured it over the chicken and biscuits. It was heavenly! Which brings me to the Biscuits! The dish comes with 2 large fluffy buttermilk biscuits - they were golden brown on the outside and tender and fluffy on the inside! They had such a rich, buttery flavor. I took several pieces of chicken and layered them on pieces of biscuit, drizzled with honey! It was truly a 5 star fried chicken and biscuit dinner!

I've been here a couple times. Loved it. Plenty of options and everything was well made…read more Everything I ate had a hint of decadence without being gross or unhealthy. This is my new go-to for chicken & waffles. Concise, excellent beer selection. And interesting, well-made cocktails. The banana cream pie is one of my favorite desserts anywhere. Staff is friendly. Prices were very reasonable.

Best happy hour marg! $6 of pure bliss highly recommend the tajin rim! El Camino margarita!! And…read moreall the food it top notch authentic and delish!

Stopped in for lunch with my mom. Service was great, food was even better! Prices are super…read morereasonable. Great tacos and margaritas. It is cash only.

Went to the newly opened rooftop rotunda on their first day and had a great experience. Seafood…read moreroll was delicious. Frozen drink special(red, white and blue pop) was great and strong. Phoebe was our waitress and super sweet. Beautiful views.

Came here to grab a quick drink. The ambiance here is really nice, and they have some rail seats…read morethat look over the water. The price point is not as gougy as they could be for their location which is nice. That being said, the bartender that helped me and the person before me was all over the place. He was definitely rude to the person before me and snapped at him. For me, I ordered a beer and an aperol spritz and it took 10 minutes after I ordered it. He kept telling me he was working on it, but kept pacing the bar looking for Aperol (it was in front of him) and also was working on table orders at the same time. I feel like they need to get a bit more organized behind the bar.