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.

The food was amazing as well as the service! You get so much…read morefood! Everything was excellent!

It feels like a relic from an earlier era, but you know what, I dug it. The parking lot and the…read moreinterior were huge, but I came at opening on a weekday, so it looked a lot more empty inside than it was. Our waitress was very friendly and ended up leaving a pitcher of water once she saw we were parched. The salad bar wasn't huge, but there were some cold dishes along with salad fixings, which is part of the vintage charm. The bread (not complementary) was also a huge round loaf great for sharing. The decor's medieval vibe is very charming and it's nice looking around the room. The kitchen is open to the dining room with big brick ovens. I had the prime rib which was big and juicy (the baked potato was fine but the Yorkshire puff was bland and barely editable soaked in juice - may just be I don't like this food). The steak came with a giant onion ring which was delightful, and it was cooked perfectly tender. This place thrives in your meat and potato staples, so not a lot of side options except what's at the salad bar. For dessert, we had to try the peach melba delight, which was a giant goblet of vanilla ice cream, peaches in juice, whipped cream, and a cherry on top. Deceptively simple but extremely tasty and great to share There's a large bar area and the bathrooms are nice. This place is great for larger groups that include older people. The food is good and the atmosphere did feel like it was from another time, but we had a good time, and it's nice to see a place like this still around.

We highly recommend this welcoming little bar serving flavorful food and a decent selection of…read morespirits at a reasonable price. The space is beautiful: polished dark wood and very clean. We sat at the window overlooking street and sidewalk traffic. Kiara H made solid recommendations for us off the menu. I thoroughly enjoyed the hot Pozole Roja soup and Heirloom Tomato Salad with mozzarella. Delicious. My companion raved about his Chicken Cheesesteak Empanadas with cherry pepper aioli. Compliments to the Chef!! Highly recommended!

The concept to Good Dog Bar is amazing. You mean to tell me you have a whole bar whose sole…read moreidentity is to promote good doggos?? That's cool and I don't even like dogs that much. Inside there are three floors for sitting and gathering. First floor primarily for drinking, second for eating, third for fun and games (pool table and darts). Service was great.

just as fantastic, if not better than last time!…read more my friend and i swung by after our original plans to go to happy hour fell through, and we were easily able to get a seat around 4 pm. we shared one serving of the duck salad, and our waitress was so so sweet to split it into two plates for us. we also share the thai curry mussels and frites which i had last time as well. their fries are so good and the sauce is amazing. the broth of mussels was also so flavorful and we loved dipping the bread in. we had a great time and were both full afterwards! the highlight was definitely the amazing service, everyone was so so sweet and checked in on us several times. by the time we left, it was definitely getting busy, so i recommend going early! it can get quite loud as well when it's busier because of the intimate seating, so be warned.

We had such a great experience at Monk's cafe. An adorable wood paneled warren with booths and…read moreawesome art, this place definitely matched my vibe. As a vegetarian, I can't recommend their seitan cheese steak highly enough - it was savory comfort food wrapped in a perfectly balanced amount of delicate hoagie bun. The mixed greens salad was also pretty top notch. My husband loved his steak frites and didn't expect such a nice cut of meat. We both had beers recommended by our attentive server and she nailed it. She also knew we were in a rush and got us in and out with time to spare. We will be back!

Love the dark wood decor and vibe of this restaurant- as if you're in a London pub but really like…read morein someone's home - our server was attentive and friendly. We never felt rushed - Food was excellent: Salmon was fresh and perfectly cooked, Chicken Tandoori was tender and delicious, Fish and Chips was perfectly fried. We also had the Mac and cheese which was so flavorful and cheesy Overall I would highly recommend !

Food was just okay, nothin' too crazy--definitely a very British menu, lots of classic stuff. But…read morehonestly, our server Dean was the highlight. Super personable, funny, and just had that vibe that makes you wanna come back again. The atmosphere was really cool too. Lots of seating, so you don't really need a reservation which is always a plus. As for the food, it tasted fine and the price was reasonable for what you get. Not amazing, but not terrible either. I'd probly go back just for Dean's service alone.

Bar service is fantastic. Great vibe and music…read more The wedge salad was artfully crafted, with large bacon chunks (not bits!) and hearty amounts of blue cheese and tomatoes. Plus some dill. Highly recommend if you have an appetite. Half chicken comes with a monster serving of mashed potatoes, all covered in jus and sliced olives. Recommend if you have an appetite as well! It's hearty for sure, with a seared lemon wedge--as if it needs any more flavor. Worth a visit if here for a night or you're a local!

Dinner was absolutely amazing! From start to finish, Darling Jack's did not miss…read more We started with the mozzarella sticks and... OMG. First of all, they're huge and homemade. We asked for the toppings on the side because, you know, kids, but WOW. The vodka sauce was delicious, and the pickled tomato concoction that came with them? I could've bathed in it. The calamari was perfectly crisp and came with the unexpected bonus of onion rings, which were ever-so-lightly battered and perfectly crunchy. And once again, the sauces were superb. The boys shared a cheese pizza, half pepperoni, and really enjoyed it. My husband ordered the burger, and yes, I stole a bite--and yes, to no one's surprise, it was amazing. We also ordered the charred broccoli after seeing everyone rave about it online. They were NOT wrong. Creamy, smoky, charred perfection. And finally... drumroll please... the 10 oz. smoked Duroc pork chop! OH. EM. GEEE. Perfectly charred on the outside and incredibly juicy inside, sitting in the most delicious smoky morita-apricot glaze and topped with a bright cucumber-melon salad with mint and blue basil. The contrast was perfection! The rich, smoky pork, the sweet and slightly spicy glaze, and that cool, fresh salad on top. Every bite had the perfect combination of flavors and textures. Easily one of the best pork chops I've ever had. As wonderful as the food was, the service somehow made the experience even better. From the minute we arrived, we were treated like family coming home for the holidays. Warm, welcoming, attentive, and genuinely kind. What an absolute joy of a restaurant. Darling Jack's, I WILL be back!

Oscar's how I love you…read more Perfect little dive-ish Tavern in Center City. Classic canned and drafted bevs and your standard bar set up. Large bar and plenty of booth + table seating. On the weekend the bar definitely leans college-ish age as the bars surrounding it are that demographic, but during the week its a healthy mix of folks. Cash only!!

This was a great local dive bar I stumbled upon with a buddy of mine past midnight. This place was…read morestill packed and the local regulars I ended up having a nice conversation with were friendly. We pretty much grabbed a pint and called it a night as this was probably going to be the only bar that was still open around 1AM.

We had such a great time at Moriarty's! We were just looking for a spot to hang out for awhile and…read morehave a few drinks since it was crazy hot out, but was going to start raining at any time. Neither of us were hungry enough for a big dinner, and we were too tired to wander the city. Moriarty's came up in a yelp search, and we love an Irish pub, so we decided we'd give it a shot. The interior space is definitely Irish pub, but also has some pretty touches. It's not too dimly lit, and its not crazy loud, which was super nice. We sat at the bar, and it was a slow enough time that we were able to chat with the bartender a bit, as well as a regular patron seated near us. We had some really fun conversations! The drinks were good, as expected. I stuck with beers, but my husband had their black Manhattan, which he really enjoyed. The food was pretty on par for bar food. My husband had a sandwich, and I had the nachos. Both were fine. Overall we had a great time, and ended up hanging out for a few hours; definitely longer than anticipated! It was a great spot to have a drink, a quite bite to eat, and ride out a storm. I would absolutely go back if we find ourselves in the same area in Philly again.

This was our first time visiting Moriartys, and I chose it because they're open late since my guy…read moregot off work late. I wanted to give him plenty of time to chill and relax before we went out to dinner, and it worked out perfectly. I ordered the Chicken Piccata, and it was delicious! The chicken was perfectly cooked and full of lemony flavor with a creamy sauce. The asparagus was also very tender and cooked perfectly. My guy ordered the Buffalo Chicken Caesar Salad, which was so good he shared some with me. He also ordered the Whiskey-Glazed Salmon, which came with rice and asparagus. The salmon was cooked perfectly--not dry at all, with a nice crispy outside and amazing flavor. Apparently, one Buffalo Chicken Caesar Salad wasn't enough because he was still hungry, so he ordered another one! It was just as amazing as the first. To finish everything off, I ordered the cheesecake, and it was very, very, very good! We also enjoyed our drinks--my small glass of wine and his Yuengling beer. Moriartys definitely satisfied all of our food and drink needs last night. Great late-night option, delicious food, and definitely a restaurant we'd return to!

I've been here multiple times, and the service is always great. They also have quite a list of…read morebeers and a few seasonal cocktail specials. I've been on the main level and the 2 floors above but I think there's also a basement so if it seems crowded on one level, check out the others. I'm not a big fan of Ireland's cuisine so it's a challenge for me. Everything except the Irish stuff bangers and mash, fish and chips, is pretty average bar food wings, fries, hummus. Good neighborhood pub and not a place to have a fine meal.

An Irish pub that takes no small measure of pride in serving Philadelphians, mostly the locals and…read morethey have a number of beers on tap upstairs and downstairs including some local craft beers. It can get pretty crowded on either upstairs or downstairs space. Very noisy as you would expect for a pub. Lots of TVs and not a lot of moving room, just watch your step down the stairs. No cover, apparently there's a third floor that we didn't realize was there, would've made it easier as a bigger group to go up, I think -- our space was reserved but it was too small for the group, so we have to plan better next time. Like the signs by the stairs, though.

English bar with a big red front door and hard to miss from the street. Cool bartender with lots of…read moretattoos. The small bar top was full so we sat at a table but ordered craft beers from the bartender and she served us at the maple wood table. The carved wooden inlays on the walls accented by red brick really set the tone for a true English pub experience. There was a wooden staircase to an upper level which was not open to the public. The canned and bottle beers were written on the wall menu with chalk. Great time with friends and cold tasty canned beer.

A legitimate irish pub in Philadelphia with a small bar that was full during happy hour so took a…read moretable. Not fancy but had a good warm ambiance. There was only 1 bartender but she was working magic to serve everyone quickly. One of the only bars in the area that I actually had beer, but its a pub so made sense.