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4.9
Exceptional(1142)
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• American • Center City
Booked 24 times today
Incredible from start to finish. Every course of the tasting menu was fantastic and timed out perfectly. We opted to get cocktails, and you can tell just as much care and thought went into crafting the drinks as the food. Our server Casey knew it was a birthday celebration and went out of his way to make us feel special, on top of the already impeccable service we received from the moment we sat down. We’re already dreaming of when we can come back!
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4.9
Exceptional(14419)
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• American • Washington Square
The staff and our waiter were so nice. Made our daughter 16th birthday very special and the food was delicious!
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4.7
Exceptional(2583)
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• French American • Center City
Booked 50 times today
Incredible time here for anniversary dinner with my wife. Staff was incredibly friendly and food was incredible! Each bite was packed with flavor and depth and even my cocktail was very refined. Highly recommend!
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4.8
Exceptional(9076)
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• American • Rittenhouse Square
Booked 196 times today
Very good food and service and great attention to details! Appreciate the acknowledgement of my reservation by Kate! Felt like a celebrity!
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4.8
Exceptional(1133)
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• Japanese • Old City
Booked 48 times today
Great as always in everything, service, food and ambiance. We come regularly and we love it every time
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4.8
Exceptional(380)
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• American • North Broad
Booked 16 times today
This was an experience of a foodgasm that I didn't know existed. I now can understand why Tamron Hall said she cried! I honestly thought she was being overly dramatic, but I was sorely mistaken! The story behind each dish was just amazing to hear and the freshness of the ingredients for every dish was incomparable. Even the explosion of the lotus flower bomb in your mouth was something to behold. The decor absolutely sets the stage and tells the story of the food being served. I can't wait to come back; and to be able to share this experience with family whom dare I say would have never tried this unless I brought this to them and for them to enjoy it just as much as I did, I will never forget this experience and will most definitely be back! It's worth every single penny and more! Bravo to the owners and creators of this awesome establishment. GO BIRDS, DH!!!
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4.7
Exceptional(8835)
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• Spanish • Old City
Booked 50 times today
My wife and I wee delighted with the food and service (in that order) at Amada. The wild mushrooms were a special treat, but everything else was delicious. We also enjoyed the shiny informality of the restaurant and the friendly service we received. We will definitely be recommending it to our friends.
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4.9
Exceptional(270)
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• French • Society Hill
Booked 15 times today
Worth every cent ( and it’s a lot of them ) artfully crafted courses presented by knowledgeable staff in a quaint setting of the candle lit private room. Would recommend for any special occasion as it will not disappoint.
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4.9
Exceptional(1774)
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• Seafood • Bella Vista
Booked 14 times today
All the courses were wonderful, great service. Perfect meal
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4.8
Exceptional(5155)
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• Italian • South Philly
Booked 42 times today
We had a great time with you all. We celebrated our 25th anniversary with our 22 yr old daughter. My wife and I plan to come back soon.

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  • RonGold
    San Diego •17 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Very good food and service and great attention to details! Appreciate the acknowledgement of my reservation by Kate! Felt like a celebrity!
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    The Love$$$$• American• Rittenhouse Square
    •
    4.8
  • Karen Luke
    Alabama •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    The staff and our waiter were so nice. Made our daughter 16th birthday very special and the food was delicious!
    More info
    Talula’s Garden$$$$• American• Washington Square
    •
    4.9
  • James
    Philadelphia County •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Incredible time here for anniversary dinner with my wife. Staff was incredibly friendly and food was incredible! Each bite was packed with flavor and depth and even my cocktail was very refined. Highly recommend!
    More info
    a.kitchen$$$$• French American• Center City
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    4.7
  • Katie
    Philadelphia County •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Incredible from start to finish. Every course of the tasting menu was fantastic and timed out perfectly. We opted to get cocktails, and you can tell just as much care and thought went into crafting the drinks as the food. Our server Casey knew it was a birthday celebration and went out of his way to make us feel special, on top of the already impeccable service we received from the moment we sat down. We’re already dreaming of when we can come back!
    More info
    Friday Saturday Sunday$$$$• American• Center City
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    4.9
  • Frank
    Atlanta •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    This was an experience of a foodgasm that I didn't know existed. I now can understand why Tamron Hall said she cried! I honestly thought she was being overly dramatic, but I was sorely mistaken! The story behind each dish was just amazing to hear and the freshness of the ingredients for every dish was incomparable. Even the explosion of the lotus flower bomb in your mouth was something to behold. The decor absolutely sets the stage and tells the story of the food being served. I can't wait to come back; and to be able to share this experience with family whom dare I say would have never tried this unless I brought this to them and for them to enjoy it just as much as I did, I will never forget this experience and will most definitely be back! It's worth every single penny and more! Bravo to the owners and creators of this awesome establishment. GO BIRDS, DH!!!
    More info
    Honeysuckle$$$$• American• North Broad
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    4.8
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