Great taste Well organized guys…read moreThis was really good. I got the fried chicken and my wife got the salmon. Recommended by us

I remember when this space was Serafina, which felt familiar from my years in New York, where I…read moreused to go fairly often, sometimes after visits to the Met. Serafina was good. The Love is better. The space is beautiful, the service is consistently warm, and Stephen Starr's fingerprints are all over it. I love the painted white brick, the floral artwork along the walls, the street-level energy, and the outdoor seating. I also remember taking the elevator upstairs once. I can't remember whether we actually stayed and ate up there or asked to move back downstairs, but the space was charming and extremely private. It would be a great setting for a group dinner or event. Personally, I prefer downstairs. It's darker, livelier, and I like being at street level. The menu historically leaned more heavily into elevated Southern comfort food, which has never been my favorite style of cooking. That's probably why I've tended to prefer The Love for lunch over dinner, especially when Philadelphia has so many Starr restaurants competing for the same night out. I used to get what I remember as a salmon and farro bowl, although the menu appears to have evolved since then. Whatever the exact iteration was, I loved it. Fish and farro are both right in my wheelhouse. I've also enjoyed the kale salad and other lighter dishes. The thing I remember most vividly, though, is the cornbread. It is outrageously good and reason enough to order something for the table. I also give Starr credit for continuing to broaden the range of food styles in his portfolio. Once you've built restaurants across Italian, French, Mexican, English, steakhouses, seafood, and the rest, there are only so many obvious boxes left to check. The Love feels like its own lane: distinctly American, approachable, comfort-driven, and still polished enough to feel like a Starr restaurant. Looking at the menu now, it seems broader than I remember, with more options that appeal to me, and I'd be psyched to go back. The Love probably isn't the first Starr restaurant I'd choose purely based on cuisine, but that says more about the depth of his Philadelphia portfolio than it does about this restaurant. The room, hospitality, location, and execution are all excellent. I'd happily come here any day. Starr doesn't miss.

The bar tender was very friendly and the vibes were amazing. The French onion soup was good. I…read moreliked the raclette gruyère mix, however the broth was a bit bland. The wine was delicious.

Went back after a few years ( really enjoyed it 4 years ago) and was disappointed with the food…read more The onion rings were greasy and the fish and chips were bland. New ownership so. The ambience is nice and good service. Hope they can improve the food

I don't have photos with me right now but Sutton's is my favorite bar that also serves food in…read moreFishtown/No Libs. I don't drink much, just solo dining and sometimes eating with friends. I enjoy the themed food nights they host like Pasta Night, Taco Tuesday, and so on as well. The staff has been kind to me whenever I've visited. Came around to check on my drinks often and the chef on Italian night used to come by to make sure we were enjoying food. The cocktails also slap. No complaints.

Such a fun artsy dive bar with a great back patio where you can drink and eat with your dog (it's…read moreamazing to us, coming from California, how many places with back patios and gardens in Philly are NOT dog-friendly). Service was super friendly, drinks were delicious, and we had the smash burgers and Mac and cheese - highly recommend this place.

Service was good but they have a mice problem and the food was okay. They have good drink tho!!read more

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!

High energy, vibrant atmosphere. Staff is engaging and informative…read more The food is so good. I have never seen a pancake like yours! Even though it is big as heck, they still get the texture as classic dinner style. That orange syrup is not to sweet. The latkas, pastrami, French fries, dill sauce, were all delectable! Highly recommended and if you have to wait, stay because it's worth it.

The inside is cute, everything is green and cozy. Beware: there will be a line. Especially on the…read moreweekends. The good thing though, is it moves quickly. The line took us about 30 minutes to get inside, then we ordered at the counter, took a number, and the food was brought to our table. In that way, it actually is a very efficient system and there were plenty of tables, with some being reserved. The presentation of the food was lovely!! How adorable. We admired the little smiley face on the pancakes! They were so cute. The breakfast sandwich was good, but just okay. It wasn't anything special. I thought the sauce was hot sauce, but it was more of a barbecue sauce dip. I appreciated being able to sub the avocado in the sandwich over the meat without an extra charge to make it vegetarian. Overall, I get the hype, but try to get there early to avoid a long wait. The pancakes are delightful, but very sweet and syrup soaked, so I could only eat about a quarter of it. I'd recommend splitting! Also the cost wasn't bad either - the whole meal for three entrees, taxes, and a tip was pretty average for brunch in the city, costing us each (we split all the food in half) roughly $30.

Just stopped in for dinner and a few drinks during the first night in town and it was great!…read more Fish and chips done right! BIG filet on a pile of decent frozen fries. Fish was CRISPY and everything was HOT!!! Good drink menu and a really nice beer list. Way close to being an "authentic" Irish Pub than other places in town... Super nice waitstaff and a cool interior. Wanted to come back, but had so many other places that we had to check out, BUT, I will come back the next time I'm in town! Great spot!

The oldest pub in Philly - 1860. A distinct odor of cherry wood and beer graciously emanated thru…read morethe pub causing a smile on my face. Ordered a craft brew from Philly and New Jersey, both tasty and needed after a long walk around the city. An Irish sports pub with strong ties to the city. The little bell sounds and the bartender grabs food orders out of the dumbwaiter that is littered with stickers - been a long time since ive seen one of these. The gender assigned men's bathroom was upstairs and it had a wide urinal trough which was an interesting nostalgic touch to the old bar.

We had a party of 11 last Saturday night, and since I live in Pittsburgh, I've never been there or…read moreheard of it. However, my sister-in-law lives there, and we were trying to surprise my wife for her BDay that night. The Dandelion was FANTASTIC!!! The food, drinks, staff were all so attentive and courteous, we all LOVED our experience. Helen was the best waitress, and she was so nice to my little daughter who wanted to follow her around, lol! I would not hesitate to go back there, and you all should do the same!!!

Recently visited with a large group for lunch. We had a severe sesame and nut allergy with us…read more While he packs his own food to be safe, our server Gabby took the time to check on each dish he ordered, even taking care to prevent cross contamination. Her attentiveness was so appreciated so we could all enjoy a meal together, a rare occurrence! The food was great and the vibe was very cool.

Enjoyed Wilder's Center City District $20.00 2-course lunch menu for Aug 2026 with friends up on…read morethe skylit second floor dining room. Service was definitely busier (perhaps because of the promo), but still great!

My entree was excellent - really interesting and well prepared…read more My salad appetizer was teensy but good, albeit perhaps slightly overdressed. My cocktail as ok. But what I will remember most about my time here is HOW LOUD IT IS. OMG, my guest and I stepped outside and immediately shook our heads, as if to get the excess noise out of there. Nearly impossible to talk to your dinner guest.