We were so excited to try Bolo but our experience did not hit the mark. We made a reservation and were seated promptly, however, we were greeted rather brusquely and were served by a rotation of servers throughout the night which felt awkward and disorganized. Our drinks took over 30 minutes (glass of wine and 2 mojitos) to arrive and our appetizer took over an hour, while the rest of the meal was served swiftly after. It wasn't until after we ordered did the waiter give his recommendations, which felt after the fact and unnecessary given that he checked on us twice before taking our order then disappearing. The food was okay, my snapper was very salty, the potatoes gummy, and the mojito watered down. I liked the tostones. Lastly, our 4th (?) server brought around the bill, we placed our credit cards down to split the bill 3 ways, only to find that one card was missing when he returned the bill. We later found it on the floor. This waiter was apologetic and offered us a round of drinks to compensate, which we appreciated. Overall, this experience was way too expensive for the poor service, mid food, and general confusion throughout the night.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 1
Gabriel Camareno Soto
As a Puerto Rican, I am extremely proud of how our cuisine is portrayed at this restaurant.🇵🇷 The food and drinks were delicious, and the service was also excellent. Will definitely come back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jaeson Han
Creative and fun. If you're seeking a dining experience that has character and different than the norm, Bolo is a good choice. Not so traditional but rooted in fresh Latin ingredients. Good drinks. Care for guests and the food. Philly style - where the food quality comes first. No foams or fancy stuff for no reason. Will be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jasper Shapiro
The staff were all extremely friendly and went out of their way to be super helpful, particularly the hostess. The food was delicious, but the staff were the standout of the experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Kevin McGowan
Amazing food, some of the best calamari I've ever eaten. I would definitely visit when back in Philly
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Midnight Seven
Good Latino food, a little overpriced for small portions. Service is slow, nice atmosphere though.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Megan Groh
We split the tasting menu which gets you an Appetizer, entree, and dessert. The goat cheese appetizer was insanely good and the skirt steak was probably the best skirt steak we've ever had. Loved this restaurant!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wes Pipitone
Really cool atmosphere and vibe with interesting decor. The mixed drinks were really good. The half chicken, tostones, and bean dumplings were the stars.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Dave Liao
Idalys and Kiki rock!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Frank DiGiandomenico
Absolutely loved it. Sat at the bar with three others. Had drinks and dinner. The staff were the best we've had at a restaurant in a long time. Drinks, apps to and food were great.
Went here last week for my birthday. Food was incredible. We did several of the small bites. The ceviche shooters were my favorite. I’m not a fish lover but when it’s fresh and I can’t even tell it’s fish, I’m a huge fan. The yuca was crispy and delicious. The drinks were also really good. Logan was our bartender and he was the best part of the evening. Not only did he make a mean cocktail, he also invented one to cater to my tastes. I was so impressed and so thankful for his attention and care. I would highly recommend Bolo and urge you to make sure you get a drink from Logan.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kelton Jordan
Familiar ingredients perfectly added to create a marvelous flavor I did not know existed. A flavor a never want to forget.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Preston Parnell
Took over an hour to get our food. Food is fine but Vicki does nothing but make excuses for lack of kitchen management. Disappointing and needs new, more mature management.
Cris S
Straight up: my best meal in Philly.
A quick walk from Suburban Station and everything was perfect: the food was INCREDIBLE and prompt (steak, short rib, crabmeat app, ceviche, and flan), drinks refreshing and delicious, and service from Perkins was genuinely perfect. He really made our night. Super attentive, gave great recs, and just seemed to really be enjoying himself there. Also met the chef who was warm, kind, and was happy to discuss a little bit about the cuisine’s origins in PR. Just a lovely night out all around. I will be recommending Bolo to anybody in town.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gabriela Santos
Perkins is a Star!! Shout out to his great work ethic and taking the time to Suggest a menu item
We were so excited to try Bolo but our experience did not hit the mark. We made a reservation and were seated promptly, however, we were greeted rather brusquely and were served by a rotation of servers throughout the night which felt awkward and disorganized. Our drinks took over 30 minutes (glass of wine and 2 mojitos) to arrive and our appetizer took over an hour, while the rest of the meal was served swiftly after. It wasn't until after we ordered did the waiter give his recommendations, which felt after the fact and unnecessary given that he checked on us twice before taking our order then disappearing. The food was okay, my snapper was very salty, the potatoes gummy, and the mojito watered down. I liked the tostones. Lastly, our 4th (?) server brought around the bill, we placed our credit cards down to split the bill 3 ways, only to find that one card was missing when he returned the bill. We later found it on the floor. This waiter was apologetic and offered us a round of drinks to compensate, which we appreciated. Overall, this experience was way too expensive for the poor service, mid food, and general confusion throughout the night.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 1
As a Puerto Rican, I am extremely proud of how our cuisine is portrayed at this restaurant.🇵🇷 The food and drinks were delicious, and the service was also excellent. Will definitely come back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Creative and fun. If you're seeking a dining experience that has character and different than the norm, Bolo is a good choice. Not so traditional but rooted in fresh Latin ingredients. Good drinks. Care for guests and the food. Philly style - where the food quality comes first. No foams or fancy stuff for no reason. Will be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The staff were all extremely friendly and went out of their way to be super helpful, particularly the hostess. The food was delicious, but the staff were the standout of the experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Amazing food, some of the best calamari I've ever eaten. I would definitely visit when back in Philly
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Good Latino food, a little overpriced for small portions. Service is slow, nice atmosphere though.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
We split the tasting menu which gets you an Appetizer, entree, and dessert. The goat cheese appetizer was insanely good and the skirt steak was probably the best skirt steak we've ever had. Loved this restaurant!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Really cool atmosphere and vibe with interesting decor. The mixed drinks were really good. The half chicken, tostones, and bean dumplings were the stars.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Idalys and Kiki rock!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Absolutely loved it. Sat at the bar with three others. Had drinks and dinner. The staff were the best we've had at a restaurant in a long time. Drinks, apps to and food were great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Plantain Chips, Chicken Chicharron
Restaurantji Recommends
Went here last week for my birthday. Food was incredible. We did several of the small bites. The ceviche shooters were my favorite. I’m not a fish lover but when it’s fresh and I can’t even tell it’s fish, I’m a huge fan. The yuca was crispy and delicious. The drinks were also really good. Logan was our bartender and he was the best part of the evening. Not only did he make a mean cocktail, he also invented one to cater to my tastes. I was so impressed and so thankful for his attention and care. I would highly recommend Bolo and urge you to make sure you get a drink from Logan.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Familiar ingredients perfectly added to create a marvelous flavor I did not know existed. A flavor a never want to forget.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Took over an hour to get our food. Food is fine but Vicki does nothing but make excuses for lack of kitchen management. Disappointing and needs new, more mature management.
Straight up: my best meal in Philly.
A quick walk from Suburban Station and everything was perfect: the food was INCREDIBLE and prompt (steak, short rib, crabmeat app, ceviche, and flan), drinks refreshing and delicious, and service from Perkins was genuinely perfect. He really made our night. Super attentive, gave great recs, and just seemed to really be enjoying himself there. Also met the chef who was warm, kind, and was happy to discuss a little bit about the cuisine’s origins in PR. Just a lovely night out all around. I will be recommending Bolo to anybody in town.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Perkins is a Star!! Shout out to his great work ethic and taking the time to
Suggest a menu item
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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