Love love love this place!! The lamb is absolutely amazing and I can't get enough of the lobster Mac and cheese. Really happy this place opened in lansdowne.Kid-friendliness: Totally will serve you cook to order items for the kids whether it's plain burger with nothing or something off the wall.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Oxtail Dumplings, Lamb Chops
Hannah Ahzai
This place is phenomenal! 20 stars.Quality, service, ambiance, presentation.I pray this place is covered with abundance. Well done dear.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Garland Thompson
Great food, great ambience, great service!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A. M. LEWIS
This place is always a winner. ? Food is delish and on point. Every time I bring someone new, they walk away with a great dining experience. ? ...and the lamb chops. Yum! Kudos to the chef!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Yvette
Everything was very good only complaint is the wait time for the food the server never apologized for the wait nor did she offer desert when we were done it was my daughters bday would have liked a piece of cake for her. Nice place just work on the customer service.
Atmosphere: 5
DonnaJoy
The aesthetics and ambiance encountered at Sophusion Fine Dining from the concrete of Lansdowne Avenue is breathtaking. You're literally transported into a luxurious haven.It happened to be my Birthday Celebration and by indicating that on the reservation, I was met with a Birthday Card signed in gold and confetti on the table. It was a wonderful surprise!What was Well Done:The hostess who greeted us had a beautiful smile and was very welcoming, the ambiance, the Birthday decoration on the table and the R&B playlist that entertained us.What We Ate:Tropical Paradise French Toast - Sweet pea flower creme anglaise, and pomegranate syrup. (5/5)Crispy Bacon (5/5)Brioche French Toast w/mixed berries(5/5)Crab Fried Rice (5/5)What was Medium:Truffle Potato Wedges - The flavor was good; however, we expected potato wedges and not steak fries. (3/5)What was Blue:When we arrived and were seated, one of the tables was wobbly. As a result, when the hostess attempted to pour water in my friends glass she spilled it on the table and her pants. She was very apologetic, cleaned up the spill quickly and retrieved a leveler to put under the table leg. It just wasn't a great start.The service from our waitress was slow, it was difficult to hear her because she spoke low and we had to call her over to clear dishes from the table.Since I read previous reviews about the oxtail dumplings being delicious, I attempted to order them but they ran out the day before. That then meant the oxtails and grits I was considering as an entree was out and I had to pivot.What We Ate/Drank:Coffee (2/5)Calimari - It was super salty and we sent it back with only 2 pieces eaten. We advised the waitress the dish was too salty. We were still charged $19 for an inedible item. (0/5)Chicken and Waffles - The chicken unfortunately was very dry. (1/5)Turkey Bacon - My friend asked that it be cooked well done. They served a lot of slices; however, a lot were under cooked. (2/5)Eggs w/Mystery Cheese - It's never good when the conversation turns to, what kind of cheese is that? The cheese clung to the sides of the dish. We thought it may be Cheese Whiz or Velveeta. A Google search lead us to images that resembled scrambled eggs with Cheese Whiz. I do not consider Cheese Whiz or Velveeta fine dining ingredients. (1/5)We did not partake in the $7 bottled water or the $9 to $11 Mocktails; however, our check was $178 (20% gratuity is automatically added).
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 2
Kimberely S.
My sisters surprised me for my birthday with reservations at 7:15 here because I love new restaurant experiences, It started off good. We were immediately seated and attended to by our host. Decor/ music 10/10 Host 10/10 Appetizers were as far as we made it 10/10 seated at 7:20 appetizers 2/3 appetizers made it to our table after 40 min everything went down hill. We asked for our main courses to be packed. Management has to do better. My experience shouldn't be contingent on you hosting a big party of 18. The manger didn't attempt to rectify anything.
Donna W.
The aesthetics and ambiance encountered at Sophusion Fine Dining from the concrete of Lansdowne Avenue is breathtaking. You're literally transported into a luxurious haven. It happened to be my Birthday Celebration and by indicating that on the reservation, I was met with a Birthday Card signed in gold and confetti on the table. It was a wonderful surprise! What was Well Done: The hostess who greeted us had a beautiful smile and was very welcoming, the ambiance, the Birthday decoration on the table and the R&B playlist that entertained us. What We Ate: Tropical Paradise French Toast - Sweet pea flower creme anglaise, and pomegranate syrup. (5/5) Crispy Bacon (5/5) Brioche French Toast w/mixed berries (5/5) Crab Fried Rice (5/5) What was Medium: Truffle Potato Wedges - The flavor was good; however, we expected potato wedges and not steak fries. (3/5) What was Blue: When we arrived and were seated, one of the tables was wobbly. As a result, when the hostess attempted to pour water in my friends glass she spilled it on the table and her pants. She was very apologetic, cleaned up the spill quickly and retrieved a leveler to put under the table leg. It just wasn't a great start. The service from our waitress was slow, it was difficult to hear her because she spoke low and we had to call her over to clear dishes from the table. Since I read previous reviews about the oxtail dumplings being delicious, I attempted to order them but they ran out the day before. That then meant the oxtails and grits I was considering as an entree was out and I had to pivot. What We Ate/Drank: Coffee (2/5) Calimari - It was super salty and we sent it back with only 2 pieces eaten. We advised the waitress the dish was too salty. We were still charged $19 for an inedible item. (0/5) Chicken and Waffles - The chicken unfortunately was very dry. (1/5) Turkey Bacon - My friend asked that it be cooked well done. They served a lot of slices; however, a lot were under cooked. (2/5) Eggs w/Mystery Cheese - It's never good when the conversation turns to, what kind of cheese is that? The cheese clung to the sides of the dish. We thought it may be Cheese Whiz or Velveeta. A Google search lead us to images that resembled scrambled eggs with Cheese Whiz. I do not consider Cheese Whiz or Velveeta fine dining ingredients. (1/5) We did not partake in the $7 bottled water or the $9 to $11 Mocktails; however, our check was $178 (20% gratuity is automatically added).
Janelle B.
Visited this restaurant for a birthday dinner. There were 11 people in our party. Upon walking in, I was pleasantly surprised with the decor and atmosphere. Quaint but upscale decor. We were seated in the 1st dining area. There was another large party celebrating a birthday as well, so we were the only two groups in the 1st dining area. Although our entire party wasn't there yet, the waiter greeted us and asked if we'd like to put in appetizers or wait on the rest of the party. Because I had read the reviews about the long waits, I was first to say let's place some apps now. Apps came out at scattered times, but it was ok because we passed around what did come out. Shortly after everyone arrived, we placed the dinner order. Again, some dishes took longer than others, but because the wine was flowing and folks were fellowshipping, it wasn't a big deal at all. I did walk past the 2nd dining area to get to the bathroom and I have to say I wouldn't have been happy to have been sat back there. There was actually another bday celebration going on back there as well. Overall service was great and all of the staff were friendly and attentive considering they had at least 3 bday celebrations going on at the same time. Now about the food.... IT WAS ALL GOOD!! EVERYTHING!! lamb chops (well done), crabcakes, fried fish, calamari, shrimp tostetones, lobster mac, crab fried rice, asparagus, and much more. We brought our own cake, and they had no problem cutting it up for us. Things to note: BYOB- $15 corkage fee. 20% gratuity added. Not sure if there was a cake cutting fee. FREE parking on street or in lot next to PNC.
Parking: City parking lot 20-25 steps away. Small fee compared to downtown Philadelphia.Wheelchair accessibility: No steps easy access from front door.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Red Snapper
Angela A
Must come support this business. The food was very good, service was great and informative. Atmosphere was very nice and accomodating. I will be returning.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Calamari with Sweet Chili Sauce, Slow Braised Short Rib, Fried Red Snapper
Charrita Jones
This place is nothing short of amazing! The atmosphere, service, and food was exceptional. I highly recommend the curry goat empanadas and the braised short rib. You won’t be disappointed!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Camille H.
Everything from appetizer to dessert was perfect. I had the snapper and it was the tastiest thing I've had in a while. It was very unique and intense flavor in every bite. I love the oxtail appetizer the most. I was able to try a variety because everyone ordered something different. The bread pudding was the best dessert to me. Staff and ambience were great. I will definitely be back!
Beth J
I had a bad experience with the service at the restaurant. I was not happy with the fact that they added a 20% gratuity per person, which I felt was unfair as the service did not deserve it. Our server was not attentive enough, as she left our table with empty dishes for too long, and took too much time to come over to our table. The food was just okay, but the restaurant needs to improve its speed and service. The sign at the entrance mentioned that 20% would be added to the check, but it did not specify that it would be added per person. It was a total waste of money, as the portion size for the price of the food was terrible. I have never left a restaurant feeling hungry before. Furthermore, the waitress made me wait for over 30 minutes to get the check. I really hope that they improve their service, as it was not up to the mark.
Love love love this place!! The lamb is absolutely amazing and I can't get enough of the lobster Mac and cheese. Really happy this place opened in lansdowne.Kid-friendliness: Totally will serve you cook to order items for the kids whether it's plain burger with nothing or something off the wall.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Oxtail Dumplings, Lamb Chops
This place is phenomenal! 20 stars.Quality, service, ambiance, presentation.I pray this place is covered with abundance. Well done dear.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food, great ambience, great service!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place is always a winner. ? Food is delish and on point. Every time I bring someone new, they walk away with a great dining experience. ? ...and the lamb chops. Yum! Kudos to the chef!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Everything was very good only complaint is the wait time for the food the server never apologized for the wait nor did she offer desert when we were done it was my daughters bday would have liked a piece of cake for her. Nice place just work on the customer service.
Atmosphere: 5
The aesthetics and ambiance encountered at Sophusion Fine Dining from the concrete of Lansdowne Avenue is breathtaking. You're literally transported into a luxurious haven.It happened to be my Birthday Celebration and by indicating that on the reservation, I was met with a Birthday Card signed in gold and confetti on the table. It was a wonderful surprise!What was Well Done:The hostess who greeted us had a beautiful smile and was very welcoming, the ambiance, the Birthday decoration on the table and the R&B playlist that entertained us.What We Ate:Tropical Paradise French Toast - Sweet pea flower creme anglaise, and pomegranate syrup. (5/5)Crispy Bacon (5/5)Brioche French Toast w/mixed berries(5/5)Crab Fried Rice (5/5)What was Medium:Truffle Potato Wedges - The flavor was good; however, we expected potato wedges and not steak fries. (3/5)What was Blue:When we arrived and were seated, one of the tables was wobbly. As a result, when the hostess attempted to pour water in my friends glass she spilled it on the table and her pants. She was very apologetic, cleaned up the spill quickly and retrieved a leveler to put under the table leg. It just wasn't a great start.The service from our waitress was slow, it was difficult to hear her because she spoke low and we had to call her over to clear dishes from the table.Since I read previous reviews about the oxtail dumplings being delicious, I attempted to order them but they ran out the day before. That then meant the oxtails and grits I was considering as an entree was out and I had to pivot.What We Ate/Drank:Coffee (2/5)Calimari - It was super salty and we sent it back with only 2 pieces eaten. We advised the waitress the dish was too salty. We were still charged $19 for an inedible item. (0/5)Chicken and Waffles - The chicken unfortunately was very dry. (1/5)Turkey Bacon - My friend asked that it be cooked well done. They served a lot of slices; however, a lot were under cooked. (2/5)Eggs w/Mystery Cheese - It's never good when the conversation turns to, what kind of cheese is that? The cheese clung to the sides of the dish. We thought it may be Cheese Whiz or Velveeta. A Google search lead us to images that resembled scrambled eggs with Cheese Whiz. I do not consider Cheese Whiz or Velveeta fine dining ingredients. (1/5)We did not partake in the $7 bottled water or the $9 to $11 Mocktails; however, our check was $178 (20% gratuity is automatically added).
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 2
My sisters surprised me for my birthday with reservations at 7:15 here because I love new restaurant experiences, It started off good. We were immediately seated and attended to by our host. Decor/ music 10/10 Host 10/10 Appetizers were as far as we made it 10/10 seated at 7:20 appetizers 2/3 appetizers made it to our table after 40 min everything went down hill. We asked for our main courses to be packed. Management has to do better. My experience shouldn't be contingent on you hosting a big party of 18. The manger didn't attempt to rectify anything.
The aesthetics and ambiance encountered at Sophusion Fine Dining from the concrete of Lansdowne Avenue is breathtaking. You're literally transported into a luxurious haven. It happened to be my Birthday Celebration and by indicating that on the reservation, I was met with a Birthday Card signed in gold and confetti on the table. It was a wonderful surprise! What was Well Done: The hostess who greeted us had a beautiful smile and was very welcoming, the ambiance, the Birthday decoration on the table and the R&B playlist that entertained us. What We Ate: Tropical Paradise French Toast - Sweet pea flower creme anglaise, and pomegranate syrup. (5/5) Crispy Bacon (5/5) Brioche French Toast w/mixed berries (5/5) Crab Fried Rice (5/5) What was Medium: Truffle Potato Wedges - The flavor was good; however, we expected potato wedges and not steak fries. (3/5) What was Blue: When we arrived and were seated, one of the tables was wobbly. As a result, when the hostess attempted to pour water in my friends glass she spilled it on the table and her pants. She was very apologetic, cleaned up the spill quickly and retrieved a leveler to put under the table leg. It just wasn't a great start. The service from our waitress was slow, it was difficult to hear her because she spoke low and we had to call her over to clear dishes from the table. Since I read previous reviews about the oxtail dumplings being delicious, I attempted to order them but they ran out the day before. That then meant the oxtails and grits I was considering as an entree was out and I had to pivot. What We Ate/Drank: Coffee (2/5) Calimari - It was super salty and we sent it back with only 2 pieces eaten. We advised the waitress the dish was too salty. We were still charged $19 for an inedible item. (0/5) Chicken and Waffles - The chicken unfortunately was very dry. (1/5) Turkey Bacon - My friend asked that it be cooked well done. They served a lot of slices; however, a lot were under cooked. (2/5) Eggs w/Mystery Cheese - It's never good when the conversation turns to, what kind of cheese is that? The cheese clung to the sides of the dish. We thought it may be Cheese Whiz or Velveeta. A Google search lead us to images that resembled scrambled eggs with Cheese Whiz. I do not consider Cheese Whiz or Velveeta fine dining ingredients. (1/5) We did not partake in the $7 bottled water or the $9 to $11 Mocktails; however, our check was $178 (20% gratuity is automatically added).
Visited this restaurant for a birthday dinner. There were 11 people in our party. Upon walking in, I was pleasantly surprised with the decor and atmosphere. Quaint but upscale decor. We were seated in the 1st dining area. There was another large party celebrating a birthday as well, so we were the only two groups in the 1st dining area. Although our entire party wasn't there yet, the waiter greeted us and asked if we'd like to put in appetizers or wait on the rest of the party. Because I had read the reviews about the long waits, I was first to say let's place some apps now. Apps came out at scattered times, but it was ok because we passed around what did come out. Shortly after everyone arrived, we placed the dinner order. Again, some dishes took longer than others, but because the wine was flowing and folks were fellowshipping, it wasn't a big deal at all. I did walk past the 2nd dining area to get to the bathroom and I have to say I wouldn't have been happy to have been sat back there. There was actually another bday celebration going on back there as well. Overall service was great and all of the staff were friendly and attentive considering they had at least 3 bday celebrations going on at the same time. Now about the food.... IT WAS ALL GOOD!! EVERYTHING!! lamb chops (well done), crabcakes, fried fish, calamari, shrimp tostetones, lobster mac, crab fried rice, asparagus, and much more. We brought our own cake, and they had no problem cutting it up for us. Things to note: BYOB- $15 corkage fee. 20% gratuity added. Not sure if there was a cake cutting fee. FREE parking on street or in lot next to PNC.
Beautiful intimate setting... byob and great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lamb Chops, Crab Fried Rice
Restaurantji Recommends
Parking: City parking lot 20-25 steps away. Small fee compared to downtown Philadelphia.Wheelchair accessibility: No steps easy access from front door.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Red Snapper
Must come support this business. The food was very good, service was great and informative. Atmosphere was very nice and accomodating. I will be returning.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Calamari with Sweet Chili Sauce, Slow Braised Short Rib, Fried Red Snapper
This place is nothing short of amazing! The atmosphere, service, and food was exceptional. I highly recommend the curry goat empanadas and the braised short rib. You won’t be disappointed!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Everything from appetizer to dessert was perfect. I had the snapper and it was the tastiest thing I've had in a while. It was very unique and intense flavor in every bite. I love the oxtail appetizer the most. I was able to try a variety because everyone ordered something different. The bread pudding was the best dessert to me. Staff and ambience were great. I will definitely be back!
I had a bad experience with the service at the restaurant. I was not happy with the fact that they added a 20% gratuity per person, which I felt was unfair as the service did not deserve it. Our server was not attentive enough, as she left our table with empty dishes for too long, and took too much time to come over to our table. The food was just okay, but the restaurant needs to improve its speed and service. The sign at the entrance mentioned that 20% would be added to the check, but it did not specify that it would be added per person. It was a total waste of money, as the portion size for the price of the food was terrible. I have never left a restaurant feeling hungry before. Furthermore, the waitress made me wait for over 30 minutes to get the check. I really hope that they improve their service, as it was not up to the mark.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 1