I'd been to Bridget Foy's several times and thought I had reviewed the restaurant. I was surprised…read moreto see I hadn't. In a way, I'm glad I had the opportunity to get to know this legendary restaurant in Philadelphia's Headhouse Square before I reviewed it. Bridget Foy's reopened in 2020 after a fire had devastated the restaurant - it had been called East Philly Cafe, opened by Bridget's parents in 1984. I've had several dishes - but most often either the Buttermilk Chicken Sandwich or the burger. Every time, they've been excellent. I started with the New Jersey Tomato Soup-I've been recently ordering soups off menus. This soup was not your 'Mama's tomato soup'! The first taste had my 'eyes wide open'. It had a bright, fresh, tangy tomatoey taste! It came with a few sprigs of dill on top - I stirred it in - what an intriguing taste it gave the soup. It also had an interesting warm aftertaste-I asked my server and he said there's a touch of sriracha sauce. It was a uniquely delicious soup! Today, I was in the mood for the chicken sandwich - so I ordered it with French Fries. The Buttermilk Chicken Sandwich is one of the best in the city. It's perfectly fried - the coating is so delicious and crispy. But once you bite into that juicy breast you're transported to 'chicken heaven'. I didn't ask, but the chicken must be in a brine overnight to be that juicy! It usually comes with spicy buffalo sauce, but I can't eat spice so I opted out. The thin layer of pickled relish with ranch dressing was the perfect sauce - it was an amazing sandwich! I would have not have added to the order as it was a lot of food - but I saw Charleston Shrimp and Grits on the menu, and I have a weakness for shrimp and grits,and had to try it. My first bite into a shrimp with a nice scoop of grits was 'mouth numbing'- I couldn't believe how tender and succulent the shrimp was! ....and the creamy, tomatoey grits were 'ridiculous' - yes, they were that good! I was surprised how large the shrimp were, yet had retained a tender, juicy taste. I may have had better Shrimp and Grits, but I can't remember when. I do want to point out, I asked my server (Conrad) who went out of his way to accommodate my request, to hold the chili and paprika spices. He said he would, but the chef came out and said he'd have to 'create' a new dish without the spice but it would still have the same creamy tomato base. I was impressed, and it was a very memorable dish. Of course, I took home half my sandwich and some of the Shrimp and Grits, as it was a lot! I can't express how grateful we are to have such a great family restaurant that continues to reach a level of excellence year after year. I will look forward, as always, to my next visit!

Bridget Foy's is a cool vibe! I popped in for happy hour and found space at the bar no problem…read more There are plenty of tables surrounding the bar area that also count for HH. This place was way bigger than I expected with a large dining room and outdoor space. The bartender seemed new and was great but it seemed like there were other dinner specials that we were not informed of. The happy hour menu was great but check out my pictures for updated pricing!

Located in the city's historic Queen Village section, "the Gritz" is a must if you want a real high…read morequality meal without breaking the budget. It's perfect for couples, families, kids, first dates, or weekend brunch. The Gritz is a small, unpretentious, and moderately priced neighborhood restaurant with a great bar. It's more cocktail than beer oriented, although there are plenty of choices for suds lovers, too, and most of the brands are local. Try the Pork Italiano - one of the best sandwiches I've ever had - and their sweet and sour brisket platter with potato croquettes is sublime. Really fine fries as well. Great burgers, salads, crab cakes. It's all good! I noted that the price range was $20 to $30 per person, but my wife and I have gotten out of there for $44 with a beer before tip. Cheap in Philly these days, especially for such high quality food. Service is quick and friendly and the server never asks if you've dined there before. AND on most third Saturdays of the month, starting at 8:15pm the Philly Musical Achievers hold their Open Mike night! Performers from all over give their all to entertain Gritz patrons and there are singers, songwriters, and musicians of all kinds. Sometimes even a poet or comic will show up and the singalongs are legend. It's a hoot and a blast! OPEN 10AM TO 2AM. Brunch on weekends

The cocktail was my favorite. Tequila, guava and more special ingredients. It was like drinking a…read morevery special exotic flower that put a little buzzy spell on me. Very special amaro bitters that made it unique. Great sandwich too. The bartender Frank was very friendly and knowledgeable! Great time!

Attending a group gathering here on a Friday night. The small reserved are was perfect. We even had…read moreour own bar tender who was fantastic. The food looked great. I heard the tacos were the best thing to order. I love that they have the main bar and then tge two extra rooms. Loved the vibe inside and would come back again to watch a game or hang out. Important note for those who have mobility issues. There is a very long flight of steps. I observed several people arrive not realizing this.

Went here for a murder mystery dinner. There isn't much parking or parking lots in the area so…read moredon't be surprised if you have to circle the block for awhile. They had a staircase you would enter to get to the bar. Then they had a private room with a bar that hosted this murder mystery. We started with some bread that was basic and not that good and an average salad. I ended up getting a chicken parmesan. It was pretty tasty. I really liked how it wasn't too saucy. The service was pretty well organized with how busy the murder mystery was. The strawberry cheesecake blew my mind. I highly suggest getting it. It was a great dessert to end our night. The strawberry drizzle on the cheesecake wasn't too sweet. It tasted like the perfect amount of strawberry compote.

Fantastic vibe and the food and drinks match. Great beer list. The staff is fantastic! It's nice…read moreto have a quality neighborhood spot such as this.

Pretty good overall!…read more Considerably big space for Philly. They had an upstairs too but I am not sure why it wasn't open during majority of the night. When the big crowd from the conference left they opened the upstairs. The Mac and cheese is SO GOOD. Very creamy and rich, the bread crumbs were an amazing surprise edition. This fatty finished it before the beer came. Lots of beer choices. I took off a start be size they were under staffed. So we were just waiting around for the check and the waitress kept forgetting what we asked for. Honestly, not her fault. There were like ~100 people and only 3 employees that I saw. So no designated waiter for tables. These poor 3 employees were the bartenders and the table waiters.

What an amazing dive bar in the Philly area. I caught onto this place while watching YouTube…read morevideos. When I seen that Lucky's Last Chance won best burger 3 times I knew I had to try lucky's award winning PB&J burger. Walking into Lucky's, you're immediately engulfed with the iconic Dive Bar ambiance. This style option defines your experience, good vibe, good food. Our server was very friendly, fit the vibe, explained the menu and seasonal options well. As for the burger, patties cooked perfectly juicy. I must say, one would think that Peanut Butter does not go with burgers. This is an extremely wrong opinion, an old way of thinking if you must. Not really sure how to explain it, peanut butter was a perfect replacement for mayo. Drizzling the Raspberry jelly was truly the best way to go. Just as important, the bun was local and fresh, while holding up to the weight of this sandwich. I can see why this burger and Lucky's won best burger multiple times. If I ever have the luxury of visiting Lucky's Last Chance again. I may sneak in some Jalapeño jelly and give it a try!

It's always correct to go here. Great and friendly service. Nicely priced items. And honestly a…read moregood vibe. It's just an easy place, with good food. Bring a friend and go.

We celebrated my friend's birthday here. It was wonderful!…read more The food was delicious, the service was perfect, and it had a unique artsy vibe. Our server made us espresso martinis and they were awesome! I would absolutely come back.

First of all, the Yelp operation hours/days are incorrect, so call ahead or check the restaurant…read moreinstagram page or website to get current info. Second, everyone knows about Roxanne's insanely delicious and creative prix fix menus, but did you know they now have a la carte lunch (and dinner) menus? I recently scored a lunch reservation and ordered a classic combo of burger and fries, with strawberry shortcake for dessert. Roxanne can make the tasty inventive dishes, but can they make hometown faves like this? Yes. Yes they can. The juicy well-seasoned burger, pillow soft homemade sesame bun, secret sauce, and onion would have been enough, but the unmelted, room temp red rock cheese gave the burger a kick in the pants that make this a contender for best burger in Philly. The curly fries would put Arby's to shame. They are thicker, crispier, longer, and softer inside. Lastly, it may seem odd to order dessert after lunch. But, if you are at Roxanne, you could be charged with a crime if you leave without it. I went with the American classic of strawberry shortcake since it's practically a requirement on 4th of July and this is our 250th birthday as well! I think the photo explains itself. Obscenely delicious and, yes, I ate it all. Slowly. So, put Roxanne on the top of your list for a Philly lunch stop, and order the dessert too! You won't regret it.

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!

Went for lunch on a Saturday, was sat quickly and greeted by a server relatively fast. The…read morewatermelon and cucumber salad was very refreshing, the only thing I would mention is that there was a tad bit too much dressing sonfelt very oily while eating. The lobster ravioli was 50/50 for me personally, while the lobster was cooked well and the sauce flavorful, the only lobster was what was topped on the ravioli and not actually stuffed in with the cheese like I was expecting. It was still good, just not as "lobster ravioli" as Im used to. The pizza is a very thin crust but they did a wonderful job of not burning the crust despite this. There was a lao a really nice distribution of pepperoni throughout the pizza and it never really gave that "greasy" feeling that can happen.

I wish Jen and I had shown up in matching flapper dresses because Sassafras feels like stepping…read morestraight into the 1920s. Huge bar, giant wall of liquor bottles, dim lighting, and a cool old-school vibe. I told the bartender that ordering a beer in a place like this felt like I was insulting him. He laughed and told me not to worry about it. The drink special was called "Naked and Famous," which honestly sounded like the perfect cocktail to order in honor of Jen. But then I spotted a dark beer on the menu that sounded too good to pass up. If you follow me, you know I'm slowly becoming a dark beer guy. I liked it a lot. The sandwich special was a cheesesteak. Sorry, I should've taken a picture of the menu. But I really enjoyed it, and for $18 it came with a mountain of seasoned fries, which feels like a bargain these days. Bomb Shell: the two people working absolutely crushed it. I don't know if they were understaffed or if Monday night got busier than expected, but they were working their tails off the entire time. Even with that, they stayed polite, friendly, helpful, and incredibly accommodating to the guy carrying around a mannequin. Great visit to Sassafras!

Sassafras has been a consistently solid bar for me. I have been obsessed with their pisco sour and…read morethe drink comes equally as good each time I order it. The drink menu is extensive and well planned. I love the prices the most probably. The service is good but not super fast as they usually only have 1-2 people serving, so only go here if you have time to wait. The staff is always kind and accommodating. The food here is also very solid. The cheese steak and the burger are both delicious though the burger might take the #1 spot. I love vibes of the place and find myself relaxing and sipping a lovely drink while staring at the beautiful tiled walls. The quality is high and the prices decently low