Amina

This place is the perfect date night spot--moody, intimate, and with an ambience that's warm yet sophisticated. I absolutely loved every dish I tried. Each ingredient felt intentional and added something special to the dish.We ordered the cheesesteak beignets, candied yam purée, and the stand alone rib. The stand alone rib was the highlight for me. The meat was tender and fell right off the bone, while the fermented veggies on top perfectly cut through the richness of the meat and creamy grits. It was the perfect bite.I can't wait to visit again soon to relive that experience!

The service is poor. We were accused of swearing, but none could remember what we said. The waitress accosting us couldn't say what we were alleged to have said either. So we took the check and checked out Buffalo Billiards for a FANTASTIC time next door.

When my Black consultants are in town to meet with the Black Director (that'd be me) about Black issues we're going Black owned every time. Every time!Amina was on every who's who in Philly list and my friend gave a glowing review on their catered orders so we went for it. Made a dinner res for 6pm on a weeknight. Let me give you the rundown:Service was great. The folks working the hosting station were fantastic and gave us the lay of the land. The vibe on the inside is kind of upscale moody, especially at the tables. Fat and Accessibility Things to Note: online I was concerned about the chairs. They appeared to be velvet with side arms. In my experience those are typically narrow in the seat but I thought there's no way a place is serving Black folks and not having seats to fit a variety of bodies and bottoms. When we got to the restaurant the seats were fine. I had room and the sides weren't rubbing against my legs. Whew!If you need something armless I would speak with someone directly beforehand. I indicated a preference for that on my reservation, but I didnt need to follow up because the chairs were OK. YMMV. The bathroom is down a steep, narrow staircase. I made it fine. My companion who has some mobility issues found it a bit more challenging. I wonder if this is the only one in the restaurant? If this setup presents a challenge for you, I'd ask before you book. The food:Good googlymoogly it makes no sense for something to be this good while also not being heavy or overly seasoned. More on that later. My friends got:-Deviled eggs-cornbread -fried chicken basket-salmonI got:-po boy cheesesteak-Brussels sprouts -called a late audible for the Mac n cheese and am so so so glad I did. My mama needs to step her game up - just sayin' All in all, we ate like kings - it legit looked like a thanksgiving spread. And we didn't get the itis after which was a win since I had to drive an hour back home to Jersey. There are a lot of internet cooks - and Yelp reviewers apparently - who say if you ain't sneezin it ain't seasoned. But my companions and I admired the restraint in the dishes because the flavors could shine through. This food was really, really good, no Kleenex necessary!

A friend of mine and I decided to meet up at this restaurant to get food and drinks. When I arrived the city was busy but I was lucky to find paid street parking. I walked into a busy restaurant that was small and super cute. The manager Ken walked us over to the table, and him and the host were great. Sage was our server, and she was nice. I started with the espresso martini, followed by the old fashioned and both were very good. My friend for the margarita and she enjoyed it. For our meals, I got the gumbo, and she got the turkey wings. Both dishes looked good, and both dishes tasted good. I enjoyed the gumbo flavors and the turkey flavors as well. All in all we had a good experience. The place is a little pricey but qas good. Black-owned and a good crowd.

Amina was absolutely delicious and did not disappoint. I had been meaning to try it since last year, and on June 1st, I finally decided to go for it. I figured I would drive down and try to find parking; if I managed to find a spot, it was meant to be!Luckily, I secured street parking after circling the block a few times. Upon entering the restaurant, I didn't have a reservation; however, the bar was wide open, and I managed to grab a seat. I had already reviewed the menu before coming and knew I wanted to try the gumbo with a side. At the bartender's suggestion, I opted for the collard greens, and I was not disappointed.The food took about 20-25 minutes, which was reasonable. It was delivered by someone who appeared to work in the kitchen. The gumbo was excellent -- moderately seasoned with rich flavors. The addition of crab meat really elevated the dish. The collard greens were fresh and delicious, impeccably prepared with no stems in sight, indicating careful washing and cutting.I decided to skip dessert and a cocktail this time. Overall, I give 10/10 to the food, 10/10 to the service, and 10/10 to the ambiance. I can't wait to come back in the future.

I love the food at this place. I will definitely go back because I want to try the oxtails. I also had a Margarita that was just right! I was with a group of friends and everyone loved their food. Also, ordered was a Sword Fish dish, and Ox tails. Various other appetizers were ordered. No one complained. Good service and atmosphere. Very nice place for good food and good people. It was a enjoyable experience.

On a staycation to Philly my partner and I anticipated to try the cuisine of the black own chef and I believe owner Darryl Harmon. When we walk in we're greeted with a staff that is not only friendly and hospitable but damn they're efficient. For drinks we had an Amina's crown and a twist on the French 75 ( because tequila is life). For an appetizer we had the cheesteak Beignets , we didn't know what to expect but damn it was good and FAST! For dinner I had the gumbo, it was well seasoned but there were bits that I had to eat at home like the crab legs or the colossal shrimp but if I wasn't trying to be cute, it would have been demolished right then and there!! The crab legs on top are a nice touch. My partner had the beef short rib, I had a bite it was tender and the polenta underneath was very flavorful. We had Brussels for our veggie and they were nice and crispy and seasoned to perfection. Everything went together perfectly. For our first time in Philly, what a beautiful first impression, thank you for that.PS the Dj is everything.

If you're looking for upscale soul food, Amina is your spot! For starters I love the staff here. And I mean EVERYONE. Our host was super helpful (and has an impeccable memory btw). I lovedddd the decor. It's super chic in there. Definitely gave the restaurant an ethnic sophisticated vibe to it. Also FYI this place is on the pricey side. Our waitress was Sage and she was super sweet, suggestive, and attentive! I lovedddd her. The appetizers were pretty good here. I 10/10 recommend the cheesesteak beignets (not pictured). I could eat like 10 of them. The deviled eggs were also good. I had the turkey wings and they were seasoned nicely. I loved that they were paired with the brussel sprouts and sweet potato hash as well. My only critique is that it was a little dry. Maybe smothering the turkey wings prior versus providing the side of gravy would've helped? The drinks were solid. The desserts could use a little work in my opinion. I was super eager to try to the banana pudding creme brûlée and I was super shocked that it comes "deconstructed" as they say and I basically feel like it was just banana pudding with some crushed wafers. Although the desserts were a little disheartening I wouldn't say that was a major factor in my overall experience.Definitely would return and recommend this beautiful black owned business!

Friendly welcome; delicious mock tails, and flavorful dishes. I enjoyed my birthday dinner celebration here and even received a special sparkler with dessert.The portion sizes were good and the food came out in a timely manner. I plan to return to try something else on the menu and a cocktail.

This place is cayute! Chill, sexy and great music. Servers were awesome, attentive but chill and happy. We ordered the peri peri wings for app and they are tasty. Crisped perfectly even with sauce. Drinks (not shown) were a strong pour and wonderful. A blue something with tequila and a rum something! Dinner was ok. I enjoyed the gumbo with the ample serving of seafood. Cornbread delicious as well. Served warm and sweet, cake like cornbread (IYKYK) the chicken basket though... disappointing. Fried well, but honestly no flavor. Idk if they don't season the meat and rely on the breading but neither hit it on taste. Just bland which was surprising. Good fries though.I would return with friends for drinks and apps. Perhaps venture out on another entree but truly their apps and drinks will have me return.