First time my husband and I were at Bloom and I promise we will be back. Having been to New Orleans…read moremore than once, we were curious as to how the food would compare. We were delighted to find that Bloom is incredibly delicious! The BBQ shrimp, mushroom soup, and mac & cheese were all done to perfection. The buttermilk biscuits with locally sourced strawberry jam were reason enough to give Bloom five stars! Service was great. Attentive and informative. Our server, Mackenzie, made sure that everything was perfect. Interesting ambiance, as well. I am sure the bar menu would astound anyone who appreciates drinks of all kinds. Yes, we will definitely be back!! Five stars!

Drinks were amazing Whiskey list outstanding…read more Hush puppies best since Williamsburg Shrimp and grits eye rolling scrumptious

The food, service, and especially ambiance stands out for me. I just love this restaurant. We also…read morereally appreciate the take out available as well as the beautiful tables and setting. Many thanks to The Bayou!

Always a great meal at The Bayou. I was surprised by the portion of my chicken and waffles…read moresandwich. Their cornbread is awesome.

My sister & I were delighted to stumble across this gem! We stopped in for lunch after realizing…read morethat the restaurant supports a local non-profit. (It's also super-affordable -- less than $15 for both of our meals, including drinks.) The atmosphere is casual, comfortable, & a little jazzy; a piano (complete with tip jar), cozy couches, & a shelf of books say "Come hang out here." About 10 minutes after placing our order, the waitress came back & apologized for the "long wait." Within a few minutes, the chef (a wizened old Black man who lends credibility to the authenticity of the Soul Food) came out & apologized himself. A few minutes later, the waitress reappeared & offered us free chocolate cake "for the wait." Bewildered but delighted, my sister & I accepted. Arriving shortly afterward, the food would have been worth a longer "wait." I got the fish po' boy: fresh swai fish, breaded in-house with something delightfully spicy with fresh lettuce & a flavorful House Po' Boy sauce. The chips, also made in-house, are positively light (sliced quite thin) but also seasoned with spice. My sister said the fried chicken was "standard," but was impressed with the candied yams. Overall, it seems like a go-to place to hang out over coffee, chai, sandwiches, or soul food.

I went to go yesterday to see if they could help me with placing an order for my wedding and it…read morelooks like the place was closed. This was after 3:00pm on a Friday. Not sure if they are open. Sad. I really wanted to patronage the place.

Went for the Campfire Grill and it didn't disappoint. Wish it was year round, but happy it is even…read moreback on the menu even for a short time. The seasoning and tenderness of the beef makes this a great meal. Waitress was new and made odd comments. For example, asked what diet sodas they have and she said she didn't know as she doesn't drink soda. What? You should know what they have. Bathrooms could need a cleaning and they don't seem to check them much.

Im a fan of cracker barrel but for some reason, the food just didnt hit the same at this place…read more Thankfully I stopped eating when. I did cause I had an hour drive left in my trip. Servers also seemed to be preoccupied and not as friendly as other cracker barrel places I've been to. Not to mention that I got the wrong order but I don't like to send food back.

If you're looking for more than just a delicious dinner this is a great spot! The jazz club was…read moreintimate but wonderful. Top notch talent. Staff was friendly and on point from beginning to end. They do take the dress code seriously, I saw people get turned away for athletic wear. It's clear on their website and not asking too much for an upscale night out. Prices weren't ridiculous, especially since portions were plentiful. A lot of people were leaving with leftovers. The specialty drinks are a bit pricey tho. The cornbread and Mac n cheese are a must order the moment you sit down to start things off. Both served in a small skillet, perfect to share. The cornbread bread was flavorful and the butter that comes on top you def want to let that melt right in! The Mac n cheese noodles were a little softer than I would of preferred but the blend of cheeses and the crisp crust on top made me not worry about the doneness of the noodles, it was top notch! We went classic with the entrees - catfish with gulf shrimp. The catfish was cooked perfect super tender and flaky. I wasn't thrilled with the shrimp, for "gulf shrimp" as they listed in the menu they were a lot Smaller than I expected and a little tough. The sauce they came in was nice. I would have liked some kind of sauce on the side for the catfish. The collard green rice was delicious and the broccoli that came with it was prob the most delicious broccoli I've ever had, just cooked well in lots of butter! The other entree we got was the fried chicken. Really delicious and tender. It came with a sweet potato side that was yummy and a classic collard greens Even tho we were stuffed we had to try the bread pudding, it was served with a Side of delicious ice cream. The bread pudding was perfect! I would definitely return even just to eat and try more menu items but the jazz club is a must do! Beautifully decorated and classy establishment all around

Enjoyed a nice dinner and drinks at South. Our server was friendly and attentive, and the food was…read moreok to pretty good. The ambiance was intimate and cozy. There was live music in the next room, but that was a separate entrance for a fee. Next time I'll return for the music.

Amina is definitely a place Philadelphia needed. My friend suggested it knowing I love some really…read moregood food and this menu absolutely did not disappoint. The food was honestly a 10 out of 10. The collard greens were so good and full of flavor, and I got the smothered turkey wings which were amazing. Definitely ask for extra gravy because that gravy is too good not to. My friend got the shrimp and cheesecake pop and the portion size was actually really solid. I also cannot forget the cheesesteak beignets because wow... such a creative idea and they were amazing. I asked for the sauce on the side and it initially came out wrong, so I had to flag someone down to fix it, but once they corrected it everything was perfect. Now the only downside for me was definitely the service. We really were not checked on much outside of taking our order and bringing drinks. Anytime we needed something like boxes, extra help, or corrections to food, we kinda had to wave down bus boys or random staff members passing by. A few more table check ins would've made the experience so much better because the food itself truly deserves top tier service. Parking can also be a little annoying, but I did notice there's a garage across the street which helps. Overall though, I absolutely loved this place and I'm so happy my friend brought me here. Even with the service issues, I would 100% come back because the food alone is worth it. I love the drawings on the wall and the place has a cute and cozy feel which we love! Also there's a Photo Booth! You have to pay but cute touch

We dined here the other day, and they actually opened a few hours early to accommodate our group,…read morewhich we really appreciated. They also have a private dining area in addition to the regular seating, which is nice for groups and special occasions. Since we had a group, we were able to try quite a few things from the menu. For the table, we started with the deviled eggs with smoked paprika and micro chives. You can add lobster, but we had them as they came. They were very plain--nothing bad, but nothing exciting or memorable either. The warm black-eyed pea dip with pimento cheese and crispy red corn tortilla chips was pretty good. We also had the crispy rock shrimp tacos with hot cherry pepper glaze, Southern slaw, and a fried green tomato shell. Those were good enough that I believe we ordered a couple of rounds. The Peri-Peri sticky wings were definitely a favorite for several people at the table. They came with pickled vegetables and what was described as a blue cheese foam. Now, that foam looked more like whipped cream, and I couldn't detect much blue cheese flavor at all! My young niece apparently thought the same thing because she kept sticking her finger in it. We also tried the warm cornbread with crispy fried jalapeño, orange butter, and sorghum syrup, and that was good. For our entrées, a couple of people ordered the salmon and said they enjoyed it. Someone else had the turkey wings and enjoyed those as well. A few of us had the lobster bisque, and THAT I really enjoyed. It was a rainy day, so a warm bowl of lobster bisque was perfect. I ordered the oxtails, and unfortunately, they didn't do much for me. They weren't necessarily bad, but the flavor just didn't stay on my palate. Nothing about them really stood out or made me think, "I need to come back for these." My brother ordered the pan-seared scallops with sweet corn crème brûlée, fried green tomato chips, okra-tomato stew, and secret sauce. The scallops themselves got lost in the dish because the okra-tomato stew completely took over. I would have preferred the scallops to be the star of the plate rather than being overwhelmed by the stew. For dessert, we tried the banana pudding with vanilla wafer dust and banana brûlée. It was definitely a different presentation, and you really needed to mix everything together. It wasn't bad, but the pudding itself didn't taste particularly homemade to me. We also tried the caramelized apple pie spring rolls. I only had a small taste, but those weren't bad either. We had a couple of cocktails as well, and everyone seemed to enjoy their drinks. Our server, Shay, was GREAT very accommodating and attentive to our group. The service and the fact that they opened early for us were definitely appreciated. The restaurant also has a bar and a fun little photo booth where you can pay to have photos taken. One thing to watch out for: the unisex bathroom floor was pretty slippery when we were there, so be careful. Now, PARKING! Give yourself plenty of time. This is Northern Liberties, and parking can be tight. There is some timed street parking and additional parking around Girard Avenue. I got lucky and found a spot, but I would suggest arriving at least 30 to 45 minutes before your reservation so you're not stressed trying to find parking. Another option is the nearby ACME garage I'd go all the way to the upper level or save yourself the headache and Uber. Overall, most of what we tried was good, and we had an enjoyable experience. There just wasn't one particular dish that stayed on my palate and made me feel like I needed to RUN back for it. The candied yam puree, lobster bisque, rock shrimp tacos, sticky wings, and cornbread were probably the standouts from what we tried. The oxtails and deviled eggs were a miss. No flavor. I love the dishes the food was served on. Would I go back? Yes. There are enough things on the menu that I haven't tried, and I'd be willing to return and order something completely different next time.

Went here to dine at my partner's suggestion. They saw the restaurant on Kelly Drives with Bob…read moreKelly. Street parking is very limited. Do not park in the lot next to the building because it is for the US Postal Service and your vehicle will be towed. There is a parking garage around the corner on the corner of Walnut and Chestnut Streets. The cost is 25 cents for every 15 minutes. We ordered an Old-Fashioned with Woodford and a Blueberry Shaker. The Blueberry Shaker was only 3 dollars more than the regular drink and it yielded a total of 4 drinks for my partner. The drinks were good. For our meals we had the Steak and Shrimp Bourbon, Bourbon Street Burger, and a side Caesar Salad. Everything tasted very good. The decor is New Orleans Style although not completely authentic. There is a beer garden for those who want a less formal atmosphere. The hostess was incredibly good at her job. She was very friendly and engaging. We really enjoyed her service. The first impression of the restaurant that she gave was excellent.

The food at The Social was good and the cocktails were decent. However, the service was utterly…read morehorrible. I went with my girlfriend last Sunday night, 3/29. First, my girlfriend and I arrived to the restaurant. We requested a specific table, and the host was gracious enough to do so. We then waited 8 minutes before our table was even touched, and it was just our (server? No intro, nothing) ASKING us if we'd like water. We say yes, and then waited an additional 5 minutes just to receive water in PLASTIC cups. Again, this person never told us his name, and we weren't even sure if he was taking our order or not. He appeared to be about 18, and was most certainly high Then, we requested glasses, and since it had been 15+ minutes since we sat down, said we were ready to order when we got the glasses. The guy took our order. We both got cocktails, which also took about 10 minutes. Finally, our appetizer came. We weren't even halfway through before the entrees came, we probably had about 10 minutes to finish it. This all could have been negated if our order was taken correctly, and things could have been staggered correctly. The "two bite" check occurred within 30 seconds of our food being dropped, and by then I hadn't even touched my food. It was way too early and felt like he was just trying to get it out of the way. At that point both my girlfriend and I were just ready to eat and we said everything was fine. I had to ask the guy for a bag on the way out, rather than him giving me one after our food was put into 3 boxes. I want to be empathetic of whatever was going on at The Social that Sunday. Yet, if you are going to make your steak $42, the service needs to justify that price. I will not be going back to The Social, and encourage their management to speak to their server who flubbed the ENTIRETY of my experience there. Myself and my girlfriend both work in the service / restaurant industry, and we know what good service is. We also understand that there are bad days. This was just abysmal. 4/10.

I was with a fellow Eliter and our server was so nice. I wonder if I should've asked about the…read moremusic upstairs or if it would have been too noisy, the food was fine - it didn't stand out for me and I don't know what would have. My server was so good and that is definitely something the sister restaurants Gypsy Saloon and Southern Cross are known for. I think I like Gypsy more but I wouldn't say no to visiting this nice place too.

Taco Tuesdays at Southern Cross Kitchen = YUMMY! From the margaritas to the tacos, everything was…read moresuper tasty and hit the spot. We sat outside in the back of the restaurant on a lovely late August evening and had such a good experience. Our server was informative and friendly. The nachos to start and Care du Monde beignets to finish were the just the right bookends to a memorable meal. Will return!

Also little place in a farmers market. Menu is constantly changing with unique specials. The crab…read morecake is so addicting and you can really taste the crab!! The price is also unbeatable. Definitely will be back soon.

I was visiting and had a blue plate special. It was really good. The crab cakes was awesome…read more Jambalaya was full of good flavors but a little bit salty for my taste. Having said that, I eat pretty bland to begin with. It was a really good meal though. Highly recommended.

This has to be my 10th time coming here. The menu changes daily and i appreciate that because i…read morelook forward to soul food sunday and fish fry friday and taco Tuesdays. When I just want to be greedy I come in for comfort food Thursday. Lol. Lets not forget about the caribbean Wednesday!! I tried everything on her menu and nothing dissappinted me. The owner is very friendly and treats everyone like family. Her food is rich in flavor and seasoned well. The desserts also changes daily. So far i have had the banana pudding, pineapple upside down cake and chocolate fudge cake. They all get 5 stars!

Out of business. Wasted trip, so unfortunate because it looked like it was going to be solid.read more