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    Topside Tavern

    4.0 (56 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    20th & Ludlow Burger
    Christopher B.

    A time was has at Topside Tavern. A large group came to watch an NBA Playoff game and we had a great experience. Sat at the bar and the serving staff were phenomenal. Fun, interactive, and crafted darn good cocktails. Drinks are very affordable. Some of the best prices I've seen downtown. The menu is extensive and caters to just about everyone's preferences. Most of the group had sandwiches and fries. From the Ludlaw burger to the soft shell crab sandwich, plates were empty. There's also a rooftop that was packed to brim. We didn't go up there but I'm assuming it's pretty popular. There are TVs everywhere so it's also a great place to watch sporting events.

    Half-grilled Cornish Game Hen
    John M.

    After watching Topside Tavern replace the unsightly remains of whatever was there before (the building was empty when I moved to Philly), I decided to give it a try for lunch one day with a buddy of mine. I will say the the restaurant is much more pleasing to the eyes than before, with a beautiful stone facade and a tastefully decorated, all new interior. The space felt smallish, exacerbated by what seemed like too many tables that made it feel a bit crowded. Nevertheless, the place has a nice, cozy atmosphere. Upon entering, we were immediately greeted by the friendly host and seated right away. The restaurant wasn't too crowded at lunchtime, which I had expected from passing by it often. (I have noticed that it seems to have a nice happy hour crowd.) Our waiter was friendly and efficient. The menu is American faire, with plenty of tasty looking options for all of the courses. For lunch, I opted for a cheeseburger and truffle fries, which had a sprinkling of fresh parmesan cheese on top. Delicious! My buddy had the Half Grilled Cornish Game Hen, which he said tasted as good as it looked. All in all, if you're in the Rittenhouse area, Topside Tavern is a nice choice for a tasty meal. I will most definitely be back.

    Cute spot with outdoor seating
    Shifa A.

    An amazing spot/ sport bar/ happy hour place with delectable food! The menu is not your usual bar food, but a much elevated affair. We tried a lot of shareables, and the lamb chops are to die for! They have massive TVs and a really great outdoor patio . Service is prompt and food is flavorful. What else does one need!

    Sy L.

    Grabbed breakfast at topside tavern on a Sunday and to my surprise there was live music. I ordered the basic ( eggs, bacon, potatoes, and grilled pita). The breakfast was good but I should have tried the duck andouille sausage. It was very busy I think there may have been only 1-2 free seats on the lower level! The roof top is now open but the weather did not permit for me to check it out.

    Melting Pot Bao Buns
    Miles A.

    Newer lively spot with a nice open atmosphere and lots of TVs to watch sports on. They also have a rooftop patio section. Drink menu has a decent amount of selections and cocktails are fairly priced. Food menu is a bit varied as well. Had Mediterranean platter and Bao bun appetizers. Both good quality and uniquely tasty. Bao bun had very tender beef with good seasoning. Pleasant spot to have a drink, staff friendly and welcoming. Will have to check them out for a happy hour as well. Thanks

    Brunch menu
    Jessica S.

    The Topside Tavern serves brunch every Saturday and Sunday 10am to 3pm. They also have a jazz trio at noon. Gerson was very friendly and helpful. We tried the Good Morning Good Night breakfast pizza and the Ranchero Skillet. Both were delicious. There are so many great options on the menu that it was hard to decide. We had the Ridiculous Bread Pudding for dessert. Their regular menu also had tons of great options. They have a full bar and also serve Coke products. Great atmosphere and service. Definitely recommend and will return.

    Boooozzzy brunch

    Food was great! Drag show was excellent The cocktails are AMAZING!!!! Would highly recommend coming back again and again

    Duck Bao bun
    Rolanda B.

    I have one thing to say... if you order nothing else order the curry duck bao bun. I promise you, you won't be able to eat just one. Was visiting Philly and stumbled onto this place as I was heading to my hotel. I was intrigued by the early happy hour and the duck bao buns tbh. Was the best choice I could have made. Very cute space for a date or happy hour with friends. It wasn't overly crowded and the servers were really nice. It feels like it may be new or many people don't know about it yet. Either way, loved the happy hour food and drink options and I would go again!

    tres tacos
    Alice L.

    newer neighborhood restaurant with delicious food and a cute rooftop! i was excited to check out this restaurant since it is very close to where i live, and the food did not disappoint! we ordered the melting pot bao buns to start which were extremely juicy and flavorful. for my main, i had the SOMA jam burger which was the perfect combination of flavors. every bite here was absolutely delightful, no complaints about the food whatsoever! the only reason i cannot give this spot 5 stars is because the service was terrible. we were seated on the rooftop and then completely neglected for the entirety of our meal. the only times we saw our server was when he was dropping off our food. he never checked in on us, and our water was never refilled. we sat with empty cups for most of our meal before we tried unsuccessfully to flag our server down twice. perhaps the service would be better for the indoor seating... it's a shame because the food was so good.

    Omelette
    Diane R.

    Easter brunch reservations at 12 noon on rooftop. Great Sunday morning brunch, had reservations. We were not rushed at all which was appreciated on this particular Sunday. Sat immediately and given opportunity to review menu. Food came out in a timely manner. Would absolutely visit again. When we left there was a 3 piece band playing light jazz on the first floor. Omelette and chicken & waffles were prepared perfectly. Very pleased with our visit. Bloody Mary's great too!

    G R.

    Very friendly waiters and bartenders. Comfortable indoor setting with a couple TVs for sports. Ordered the grilled chicken sandwich with salad. Got the sandwich but with fries. That's fine, I'm not the guy that sends anything back. The sandwich was really good and filling in itself. Perfectly cooked chicken. I'd get it again. The fries were good, not excellent, but nicely seasoned. I'd go back again.

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    Wow. Just Wow. The food was amazing the atmosphere was great! Came for the NFC championship game and Topside definitely set the tone!

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    2 years ago

    Amazing- new sports bar selling $18 burgers without fries or a side. Just what people are looking for

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    Great service, beers/ciders and you have to try their Bao buns, they won't disappoint

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    2 years ago

    I was skeptically because it only had 8 reviews. But it was delicious. Definitely recommend.

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    2 years ago

    Terrific happy hour drinks (and unbeatable prices), tasty food (we had the Brussels sprouts), friendly attentive service, and cloth napkins.

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