The Goat's Beard

★★★★☆ 4.2 (586) • $$

"I am sorry that I did not take pictures of my lunch. My husband and picked up my son and his fiancé, and drove to this neighborhood. We noticed that this restaurant had a table outside and the menu looked good. The excellent server seemed to be happy and got everything right with our order. We ordered the hush puppies, which were fair. I am picky about my hush puppies. Hush puppies are better in the southern states. I had the bread pudding French toast, and it was the most delicious French toast that I had ever tasted. My husband agreed with me. My husband had pork tacos. They had an outstanding favor, and were seasoned exceptionally. My future daughter-in-law had a biscuit sandwich with some fries. I tried the fries. The fries needed some extra salt. My son had an excellent-looking pizza, which was to die for. When we go back here, I am going to order French toast again, and perhaps a pizza to take home. The meal was fast to come out, despite all of the tables being filled outside. This was an outstanding day, seeing my son, his supportive fiancé, and an excellent restaurant we found!"

Estia

★★★★☆ 3.8 (294)

"It's been a while since I've dined here because they stopped serving lunch following the pandemic. Last night two friends and I met for dinner, and it was one of the best experiences I've ever had here!I had made a reservation for 5:30pm. We all arrived early and they were happy to seat us early. They were starting to get busy (by the time we left the place was completely packed!). Our server, Mirabel (?), was wonderful -- very friendly, attentive, and accurate. Since it was the others' first time, I insisted they try the Estia Chips, which are a crowd favorite. Indeed, it was better than I'd remembered; in fact, one of the gentlemen in our party said it was "the best zucchini he's ever had." The house bread and hummus were also delicious; their hummus is one of the best.I opted for the Avgolemono (soup) and Dolmades as my meal -- both of which I've had on multiple prior occasions. Portions and temperatures were perfect and the flavor was out of this world! We all enjoyed glasses of wine (rose for me). No dessert as we were all pretty full.I am so happy I had a chance to come back and will continue to recommend this restaurant to anyone in the area. My friends were highly impressed and said it was worth every penny!"

R&D

★★★★★ 4.5 (103) • $$

"I love cocktails, so when my friend told me we must go to R&D to try their drinks, you couldn't get me there fast enough.My immediate thoughts upon entering were, this place is cool and welcoming. It reminded me of some of my fave cocktail bars back in Miami, because it had a friendly host, a poppin' bar crowd and a packed house in general. I started with the Paloma milk punch which is one of their most popular cocktails. Now, I love cocktails and yet I am not a big fan of clarified drinks. However, this was bomb!And when in Rome, I obviously had to try a martini. I opted for the Four Seasons Martini which has ramp gin, dry vermouth, aquavit, pickled ramp. It was vegetal, spirit forward, and everything you'd expect a drink to taste like from that description. I loved it!All in all, I would return as the drinks were superb and the vibes were even better. Put this on your list whether you live in Philly or not!"

Al Pastor

★★★★☆ 4.2 (20)

"Came here with my partner for a lil taco celebration this weekend. I come for the margs and tacos but I stay because I love the vibez. Who doesn't love tacos, nachos, margaritas ?!Well besides my partner who doesn't drink during Ramadan so it was spirit-free for him. He tried the tropical avocado Fresca and the prickly pear lemonade. Yumm!!I'm normally a Cadillac Margarita girl as long as it's 100% blue agave and no box mix I'm good to go. I was a sucker for the Aztec Old Fashioned though and it was a great choice.Tuna tacos to die for. Overflowing with tuna. All the other tacos I tried I loved and pour me some of that hot salsa please.Staff was great and friendly. Happy to be there!"

Fitz on 4th

★★★★★ 4.6 (100)

"Very quick service - to the point where it was a bit scary. We order and within 5 minutes all the food was out. We skipped drinks - pricy but looked good. Enjoyed the decor. Top dishes were the eggplant , the mushrooms sliders and the crab cakes Strongly disliked the dry edamame dumplings. Meatballs were ok but the star of the dish was the focaccia"

Enswell

★★★★★ 4.6 (41)

"Finally took an afternoon coffee break at Enswell after wanting to try since they opened, and am so glad I did! A lot to love here:1) One of the most beautiful cafe settings I've been to. It's like being transported to somewhere in Europe - muted rococo but somehow modern? I love every design choice from the lighting fixtures to the bar stools to the color palette and everything in between.2) Every staff member I encountered was kind, helpful, and quick with a recommendation or explanation.3) Coffee menu is all Rival Bros (a favorite of mine) and you can even get their canned options if you're on the go. My chai was lovely!I do wish there was bit more depth to the daytime food menu. I love an all day cafe but would love to see more robust food options beyond pastry, even if just grab and go, for the daytime/lunch hours. The dinner menu looks good, with some smaller and larger plate options available, as well as a full bar. I look forward to returning and am so grateful to have this gem of a shop on Spruce!"

Kiddo Restaurant

★★★★★ 4.6 (38)

"Kiddo has taken over the location of the old Pinefish. Outside a similar layout, you'd probably wouldn't make any connection as they have done an amazing job renovating. Now I do miss Pinefish, however, Kiddo should do well.First, cocktails. I loved walking in and passed their bar with the exposed brick. Maybe being seated at the bar wouldn't be such a bad thing. I'm not normally one to rave about a vodka drink, however, did very much enjoy the Foot Traffic.As for food, you can probably get away with a pasta and main or a pasta and a few apps. Their mushroom fondue was a great way to start things off. Then came the Pork Chop, which was very filling. The menu is on the smaller side, but there is no shortage of quality.I believe they rotate the dessert menu, so not sure how my ranking of the Pear dessert (very good) will influence your selection. Needless to say, they have some decent desserts for you to take your pick.Overall, IMO, you should check out Kiddo. Reservation recommended."

Cantina Feliz

★★★★☆ 4.1 (759) • $$

"Big portions. Good service. Good food.Esquites Guacamole $16 lots of chips and good amount of dipOptopus Al Pastor $16 soft, flavorful, potatoes that came with it was a nice touchBrisket Enchiladas $17 came out nice and hot! Be careful! Was good.Sweet Plantains $8 great snack even after taking it home for the next dayEverything we ordered was great portion size to share among the two of us."

The International Bar

★★★★☆ 3.7 (49) • $$

"This place is great. The food, the drinks, the service, and the door people are awesome. The ambiance was fantastic as well, we had a great time. Quick note to the management: we were told outright "we don't do well with big parties". We showed up, we bought a ton of stuff, we tipped heavy. I get it, you have high turn over for cocktails, and I'm sorry to spring that on you. But if you're turning away big parties because 'you don't do well with it', might be something to reassess."

Blondie

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (143)

"The service was really great. Thank you so much to Izzy and the runners for giving such attention to detail to our meal and brunch. The complimentary champagne was a lovely touch. The meal itself was tasty and but they were limited on what was available. Obviously they get busy during brunch and they just run out of things. That's ok. The cocktails were.... Too darn good. But then again, for the folks who decided to drink a pitcher of mimosas... May the odds be in your favor! Elise, their social media content creator, was adorable! She really created a nice vibe for those who wanted pictures or videos of the day. It suits their dynamic of group fun. All in all, we had a blast. I can see why this is a local dining staple. We will be back again! (IYKYK as of this post STREET parking on Sundays is free.)"

Tattooed Mom

★★★★☆ 4.1 (783) • $$

"Fantastic all around: decor, drinks, food, bartenders, staff, vibes. My favorite kind of spot that totally owns its originality and makes anyone feel welcomed and at-home.I tried the Nashville hot chicken sandwich, wings, and parmesan pepper tots. The tots are addicting comfort food that I absolutely recommend not skipping. I appreciate that they have great vegan options and imagine the whole menu translates really well to takeout, if that's the kind of vibe you're feeling instead. The sandwich was super filling and not overly spicy, if you're a spice hesitant person.I grabbed a cider on tap and also tried the Cosmo Cloud cocktail, served with cotton candy and an absolute treat. I don't think I could do more than one (especially since this drink comes with a shaker full of cocktail remains...so it almost drinks like two cocktails) but I highly recommend giving it a go if you're in a sweet tooth kind of mood.Cannot wait until my next visit to South Street and Tmoms! Follow along on their social for all the fun and collabs they cook up all year long."

Sancho Pistola's

★★★★☆ 4.1 (397) • $$

"The food here is great!! I love love their nachos! Love the picked onions and the "expensive cheese" that they use lol. The burrito my husband got had a little too much rice and beans. Their chicken tinga is flavored well. Ive also had their korean inspired dishes and loved the fusion flavor. I have gotten food through door dash and also sat their to eat and both experiences were good! Great mexican food in the neighborhood."

Sweet Java Cafe

★★★★★ 5 (3)

"Super friendly and efficient service, a delicious latte, a freshly made sausage croissant sandwich, and a clean, spacious dining area with good music. Happy to have tried this spot!"

Chika Ramen Bar

★★★★☆ 4.1 (59)

"This place has been all over social media recently, so my boyfriend and I, being the ramen lovers that we are, made our way into to try this Blade Runner inspired basement Ramen joint. Probably the worst thing about this place is that it's first come first serve-- but that's typical in Japan, so i didn't find it too annoying. Also it weeds about people that really don't want to be there, only people who REALLY want to try a place. It looks like this place used to be a diner, but they've outfitted everything with ambient neon lights and mirrors (I've never seen Blade Runner). The front half is a typical diner setup of counter space seating and small 2/4 top tables, and then the back of the restaurant is larger booths that they use for communal seating (fine by me) and then two larger tables if you're willing to wait. Okay now let's get to the food & drinks, we got:--Tori Karaage ($12.00) Japanese boneless fried chicken, sweet sauce, spicy mayo--Tonkotsu Chashumen ($17.00) with 3pc Chashu is their signature hakata style "tonkotsu" (pork bone broth boiled over 24 hrs) noodle soup w/ marinated chashu pork, shiitake, menma, red pickled ginger, sesame, scallions & drizzled w/ roasted garlic oil, served w/ straight noodles.--Shoyu Chashumen ($17.00) with 3pc Chashu, is their soy-flavored wavy noodle soup, topped w/ marinated chashu pork, shiitake, menma, red pickled ginger, naruto, sesame, & scallions, served with wavy noodles. --Ajitama ($2.00) 2 Marinated Boiled Eggs (two for each ramen we added). --Electric Sheep ($14.00) Japanese Gin, Cherry Blossom Calpico, Elderflower Tonic, Strawberry Bubbles -- Deckard ($15.00) Japanese Whisky, Cherry Shochu, St Germaine, Citrus, Egg WhiteOf the two ramens the Shoyu Chashumen was the clear favorite. The brother was so flavorful and just vastly outshined the other. If you've got enough broth over you can ask for more noodles for $4.00 (which is so Japanese, I LOVE IT). Any-- I loved this place and will surely come back once it's gets warmer outside cause waiting outside is only going to get worse as the winter goes on."

BAR1010

★★★★☆ 4.1 (42)

"Came here for dinner and the service and food were both great. However, the store itself seemed a bit unorganized. Our menus were extremely dirty (picture provided) and we were sitting directly next to their stash of high chairs and extra chairs. It was a bit cluttered.We ordered the espresso martini and it was sweet and delicious. We shared the bacon salad (swapped the cheese) and the spicy roni pizza. The pizza was bigger than a personal but smaller than your average pie. It was delicious and I have zero complaints! I will definitely be back to try more flavors.The salad was refreshing but a bit pricey for what it was. Flavor was there! A restaurant located in a great corner spot so it's fun for people watching and to eat some tasty pizzas."

Tin Can Bar

★★★★★ 4.6 (11)

"To think I didn't go to Tin Can Bar for so long because I was still lamenting the loss of Bait and Switch! While I do miss the prior iteration of this location, Tin Can bar is the next best thing. The same bartender who used to mix my schuylkill punches is now mixing my blood orange margaritas and they are equally kick ass. He is an amazing bartender and I'll follow him anywhere, but for my convenience I hope he stays there. The food was so good too! I wish the menu had a little more but what we tried was wonderful. We shared the Nashville wings which are the same as they were with Bait and Switch, delicious as ever. Some of my favorite wings around. My boyfriend got a burger which he really liked. I got the bbq pork platter which was a revelation. The fries are absolutely fantastic. I'd like to say I got collard greens as my other side but alas I got the macaroni and cheese but I regret nothing. We are also loving the vibe here. The decor is a little darker which we dig. The pin ball machines, though not functioning during my visit, would be pretty cool, and the outdoor area promises to be lots of fun in warmer weather. I can't express my unbridled joy at this place doing its predecessor justice. I encourage my fellow hoodrats to make this place a fixture on their neighborhood rotation, and anyone else to come give it a try."

Ocho Rios Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.2 (52) • $$

"My boyfriend and I absolutely loved our experience at Ocho Rios Resturant in East Passyunk! We stopped in here for lunch today and were happy we did because it was fantastic! Authentic Jamaican food and that truly exceeded my expectations! I am not one to have Jamaican food too too often but after dining here I will certainly be back and I can't wait to try more! My boyfriend ordered the chicken soup which was extremely tasty. It had a tiny kick to it which was perfect. The carrots were sliced so thinly and the broth / chicken had great flavor. I ordered the garlic shrimp. Our waiter told me it was his favorite thing on the menu and he wasn't wrong! I cleaned the plate! The garlicky sauce was so so tasty and the rice / beans paired perfectly with it! Also you get two sides and lots of options with a main course. I chose the rice / beans and the Mac and cheese. Whatever you do get the Mac and cheese! So so good. Like wow, truly worth its own wow. Please go try it! Upon entering we were greeted by the most friendly and kind employee who is the nephew of the owner! He was so helpful with explaining the menu to us and accommodating throughout the meal. We even had the opportunity to meet the owner and she was so appreciative of us coming in. The vibes in this resturant are excellent, extremely vibey with awesome artwork on the walls. They have outdoor seating now that it's getting warmer out which is an great perk as well. Overall we loved our experience and would highly recommend this resturant to anyone! My boyfriend and I will definitely be back and this resturant will be added to our date night rotation!"

La Llorona Cantina

★★★★☆ 4.3 (74)

"A great place to eat! You can taste the authenticity in the cooking! The tortillas taste like they're made at home, the meat is well cooked and seasoned.. I had the idea of adding birria to my quesadilla to create a quesabirria quesadilla and asked for consomé broth on the side to dip, I 100% recommended this!The marg was good, lightly strong but it was a Margarita.The churros weren't the best but they weren't terrible, it was something missing in the prep. I think had they'd been a little softer to the bite they'd have been great."

Avalon Bistro and Bar

★★★★☆ 3.9 (40)

"Great food and drinks. Server was amazing. Had sangria, dirty martinis and asperol no complaints. Bacon wrapped dates are a must. Short rib pasta hit home. Definitely recommend. Just know it's about $75 a person with apps and drink."

Azie on Main

★★★★☆ 3.5 (307) • $$$

"They have a GREAT happy hour. I have been here for dinner as well, but HH is on point. Sometimes they run out of things but this adventure was with my bestie who showed me their greatness!So much food from rolls to edamame. Carrot cake dessert (yes yes yum!) dumplings and a not about the wings. We had them fried hard with sauce on the size. I do not like a wet soggy wing. I'm sorry I cannot remember the server's name but she was amazing. You would know her if you experienced her. Attentive and reads the table. I was never waiting long before a new margarita appeared. Food came out in cycles to not overwhelm. We were at a small table so that's part of it but she was amazing!!!"

Wm Mulherin's Sons

★★★★☆ 4.3 (758)

Wishbone

★★★★☆ 3.6 (219)

"Wishbone has some of the best crispy fried chicken. But I go for the salads!! Fantastic food all around and a huge selection of premium drinks. And most importantly, it is always served with a smile!!"

1 Tippling Place

★★★★☆ 4.1 (326) • $$

"We stopped in early, before a nearby dinner reservation, so we were able to settle into a cozy sofa and enjoy a drink without a crowd. Great cocktail, excellent service. The staff seem to really care about what they do. Made me wish I lived on this side of town again so I could become a regular.My husband's fish house punch was great. I loved my "blackmail:" rum, lime, honey, blackberry, and sparkling water.The bar was closed for an event, so I made a vow to return soon to sit at the bar and get to know them a little better."

Irwin's

★★★★☆ 3.7 (199)

"Irwin's is an Italian restaurant located inside Bok Building, which was an old school revitalized as an artsy complex space. From the school desks to the chairs, the vintage furnishings of Irwin's give a nostalgic vibe. ＊Shallot and Thyme Focaccia **They change the housemade foccacia flavor regularly. Glad that we got to try the shallot and thyme one. The bread dough was pillowy with a shiny brown surface, while not feeling oily at all. The sweetness from the caramelized shallot and the herby fragrance from thyme made a harmonious flavor duet. ＊1/2 Agrodolce Chicken**SERIOUSLY how could they make the chicken (even the chicken breast!) so tender and juicy? Also can we talk about the gremolata? It was fantastic as a dish itself, and add extra textures and tangy flavors if you spread it over the meat.＊Trofie (half)We know their carbs wouldn't be as amazing as their proteins but we still wanted to try. The pasta was cooked to al dente. The mushroom truffle flavor was exactly what you could easily imagine. Nothing mindblowing here. ＊Milk & Honey GelatoWe picked this right away because I saw it had "pistachio". The honey was very sweet, but premium in flavor. My cravings was fully satisfied as they didn't skimp on the crushed pistachios on top. Lowkey wished that the gelato melted a bit slower."

Condesa

★★★★☆ 3.9 (214) • $$$

"I went to the coffee shop they have downstairs at the MOTTO Ordered a horchata latte. And a ham and cheese empanada. Omg the empanada is so good. Flaky and there was salsa roja inside it when i took a bite. I definitely recommend! If i come back to PHILLY I'll go again. Perfect service."

Four Humours

★★★★★ 4.8 (58)

"Delicious cocktails. Good vibes. Friendly staff. Bring your own food. Gets pretty busy. That is all."

Milkboy

★★★★☆ 3.7 (138) • $$

"The experience I had here, drinking a dark and stormy with the windows wide open on a gorgeous spring day in Philly, is what 5 star dreams are made of. I am excited to go back and try out more of the food items, but the bar is well-priced and they have a fantastic happy hour. This part of South will surely have a bit more foot traffic now that Jim's is back open, and Milkboy is a fab part of this re-renaissance.They have a great upstairs space here that hosts everything from comedy to cover bands, and you can't beat the vibes in the bar space as well. The bar staff here was accommodating, speedy, kind, and helpful during my visit, and I look forward to the next time I get to stop by."

The Library Bar

★★★★☆ 4.1 (86) • $$$

"Nice little spot tucked in the Rittenhouse. Sexy & intimate ambiance. Superb cocktails from the bartender Omar."

The Franklin Mortgage & Investment Company

★★★★☆ 4.1 (900) • $$$

"Great hidden little speakeasy. Fantastic cocktail menu with some interesting twists.Never thought about a salmon dill and onion drink but it absolutely worked!"

Martha

★★★★☆ 4.2 (201) • $$

"Great experience! Fun guy old fashioneds and chillVibes. Will def return** came here after a weird time at Picnic and this by far was the best part of the night"

Paganos Market and Bar

★★★☆☆ 2.9 (90)

"I really love Paganos. It is hard to find good service in the city but they really nail it every time. Everyone who works there is very personable and friendly. They seem enthusiastic about taking my order and talk to me like a friend.I also like coming in for happy hour. There are sometimes good drink specials and there's always cheap bar food. Paganos is the place where everyone in commerce square comes for lunch and sometimes breakfast too.Lots of love to this place. It's great to have you here in Commerce Square."

Cook and Shaker

★★★★☆ 4.4 (201) • $$

"One of my favorite places on this side of the neighborhood. You can never really go wrong here. Good beer list. Good food."

Juno

★★★★☆ 3.7 (305) • $$

"Delicious Mexican food with yummy margaritas! Stopped here on a Sunday afternoon for an early dinner. FYI: the whole restaurant is open like a covered patio. It was a hot day but the fans kept it pretty cool. The staff was very accommodating with my 83 year old mom and my husband who need to be near a fan. The place has a relaxed vibe. The margaritas were very good. Our server asked if we wanted sugar or salt. The food was delicious! The empanadas were nicely fried without being greasy. The birria tacos had tender beef, good flavor and the dipping broth was tasty. The chicken tacos also had good flavor and weren't overly spicy."

Newbolds Food & Libations

★★★★☆ 4.3 (72)

"Great table across from the pizza oven and great to watch it all being made. The keg Cabernet Sauvignon was outstanding and $9 for a glass. We had our first Detroit pizza (added mushrooms and onions) and the server got serious points for automatically bringing over hot pepper flakes, garlic powder and Parmesan. The pizza was excellent; nice crust and great flavor. Less overwhelming than chicago deep dish or stuffed pizza. Will definitely return!"

Sueno

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (157)

"Fun atmosphere in the heart of town with solid Mexican food. The place had a great vibe and was fun to sit on the second floor and to be able to people watch."