We went to the chart house for our 30th anniversary. We were met with hostesses that were talking about what they did last night and we had to wait till they were finished the conversation.. The atmosphere the inside interior was older, but the view was beautiful. The food was subpar. I would not go again.
CMBeatz
Food was uneven, with some very good dishes - soup, roast beef, dessert. Server was lovely, but service was slow-very slow. What most upset us was the parking situation. The restaurant was NOT crowded, but there was no parking and we had to spend $20 each to park in a public lot. I cannot recommend.
PresC
The place is not what it used to be. It still looks nice but parking is not like it was once. No valet and it's pain with the boat parking next door. Food is mediocre and just ordinary. No butter warmers. Apps or boring. Food is ok. Nothing special. Best thing I will say is private parking and ambiance of being on the water.
ShontaTalley
Today was the 1st time visiting the Chart House. My food was delicious, the view was amazing. Our waitress Brandy was amazing. From her suggestions to her conversation & birthday wishes! She was very pleasant and made my 1st visit one to remember and a reason to return!! My name on the menu was amazing and a great touch!
Just a beautiful experience. The herb crusted salmon was delicious. Along with the my strip & garlic mash. Our waiter recommended the chocolate lava cake with the ice cream flight. The cake was so delicious and rich. As well as the blueberry ice cream. 10/10 across the board!
Agnesg1
We ordered off the $55 price fix menu, and everybody was very satisfied with the meal. The waitress was extremely nice. -service could've been a little bit quicker but perfectly fine.
cole lyons
Wonderful atmosphere and kind service. Great for a networking event. Very good selection of drinks, however, you must ask for your drinks to be made strong. They are weaker than your average bar. Overall, excellent place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Reva Lacy
Food was ok. Mashed potatoes and green beans are really good. Steak was cooked well but not very flavorful. Shrimp was tough. Drinks were good. Service was slow. Views were beautiful.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
Tanya Dwyer
My first time@chart house & I must say my first experience was not the best but would still go back. My family treated me here for my birthday recently;The Cons:there was a dog leaving, I did not know it was pet friendly. Some places allow pets to eat from same dishes as patrons which is disgusting for me. Everyone is not pet lovers and who wants possible pet hairs in their food??♀️??second con;our waitress/server (Carol)was not welcoming or as friendly as she was to the other guests at another table near us, half my guest did not like her attitude it wasn’t until we were leaving when she smiled & got friendly. third con;I was not told that if you bring a cake you will be charged $2pp for them to cut it or for you to cut it but Carol first said I could not cut it at all myself then she said regardless who cuts it there’s a charge. fourth con;Carol took it upon herself to bring out the same drink that only 1 guest ordered, for 2 others who didn’t ask for it & on top of that the 1 who placed the order for a particular liquor in the drink said she didn’t taste it in the drink at all. Pros;The food was good, the atmosphere was amazing, they put my name on the menu that was awesome! I would go back for the food (takeout.)I gave 3⭐️ because of the dog, Carol’s demeanor & the cutting?. Oh we also had to ask for bread more than 3x and she also bought my niece?w/? out when she thought she should??♀️ another thing I forgot to mention, I had to wait for my entire guests to arrive before seated I didn’t like that at all. 8 adults 1 toddler the bill was $697 including the $100 gratuity.Parking: The parking lot is not huge but there’s plenty spaces for parking. I suppose if it’s busy, you could possibly run into parking issues I’m not sure but we had no problem finding a spot. We went on a Monday.Kid-friendliness: Kids are allowed and they have French fries and they are delicious.
I Love this Place, Especially all the staff. I'm a personal and large group chauffeur, with @lazer limousineAlways recommending a stop, my clients love it I love spending my down time enjoying the food!
Never disappointed with the chart house..  food is always outstanding and the drinks are perfect! Well worth the time to make the drive, even during rush hour !! Favorite restaurant! 
Sonya L.
Was staying in the area and decided to check it out. It was easy to get to, had ample parking, and was easy to walk in or use open table to get a table There was a good happy hour! Various options for $6, $8, $10, or $12. We were more interested in food items but we also got some of their mocktails. We tried their spinach artichoke dip, prime rib sliders, truffle fries, and crispy Asian beef sliders. The fries were my favorite. They were well seasoned, not greasy, and a sharing portion. The prime rib sliders were also good and they were served with an au jus. Spinach artichoke dip was pretty good and served with some crostini's. The crispy Asian beef sliders were interesting because they were different. The beef patties were battered and fried and had a nice slaw, reminded me of sriracha mayo. Even though we came in on a rainy day, it was still nice to sit next to the window facing the water. The windows are basically from floor to ceiling. And our server was very nice and it was quiet when we went.
We had a wonderful Easter brunch. A great selection of three course meals for $65. There is some construction in the parking lot and there will be in this area for a while. We had no problems parking. My first dinner here was 35 years ago. Hard to believe. I keep coming back for good reasons!
Food and service was good. Overall ambience was terrible. Run down, dirty carpets, broken waterfall. Building needs an entire overhaul. Very outdated and falling apart. Such a shame for the location.
MedEdDoc
This review is based on neither the food nor drink at this restaurant, since we received neither. I want to start by stating that we are not putting the blame for this poor experience on the bartender/server who served us.We came to Philly from Bucks County for an event at the Independence Seaport Museum on a weekday evening. Afterward, we decided to go to Chart House for some appetizers and drinks since we hadn't been there in a while. We checked in at the main desk and were told upon asking that we could just order food and drinks at the bar area. It was a quiet evening and the restaurant was not busy.We sat at a window bar table and were given menus. We then sat for 25 minutes without even having so much as a drink order taken. The ONE bartender and server there spent all her time running between the bar area and the main restaurant. At no point did we see another server enter the area. This one server never stopped moving, and she simply never got to our table. After 20+ minutes we watched one half of a couple next to us leave their bar table, and it became obvious they were trying to find out what was happening with their meal. The server came back with their salads and once again moved on without acknowledging us. Only when we got up and started putting on our coats did she come rushing back from the main restaurant and come over to us. At that point, we explained we weren't going to stay. We had almost an hour drive back home and weren't willing to spend an additional hour or more for a delayed meal.With our museum membership, we come to the seaport area fairly often, and we usually go to either the Moshulu or the seasonal Liberty Point restaurant, where food and service is always excellent and personal. Our experience at Chart House has confirmed everything we dislike about chain restaurants, namely the indifference and lack of service that you don't see with the local spots. The appalling point was that the one bartender/server appeared to be the ONLY main staffer they had available that night, expected to cover both the bar and the full restaurant. We put the blame squarely on the Chart House management for understaffing that created this mess. This restaurant appeared to be a classic example of a big chain restaurant that fails to prioritize not only its customers, but more importantly, its employees. We will not be back.
We went to the chart house for our 30th anniversary. We were met with hostesses that were talking about what they did last night and we had to wait till they were finished the conversation.. The atmosphere the inside interior was older, but the view was beautiful. The food was subpar. I would not go again.
Food was uneven, with some very good dishes - soup, roast beef, dessert. Server was lovely, but service was slow-very slow. What most upset us was the parking situation. The restaurant was NOT crowded, but there was no parking and we had to spend $20 each to park in a public lot. I cannot recommend.
The place is not what it used to be. It still looks nice but parking is not like it was once. No valet and it's pain with the boat parking next door. Food is mediocre and just ordinary. No butter warmers. Apps or boring. Food is ok. Nothing special. Best thing I will say is private parking and ambiance of being on the water.
Today was the 1st time visiting the Chart House. My food was delicious, the view was amazing. Our waitress Brandy was amazing. From her suggestions to her conversation & birthday wishes! She was very pleasant and made my 1st visit one to remember and a reason to return!! My name on the menu was amazing and a great touch!
Just a beautiful experience. The herb crusted salmon was delicious. Along with the my strip & garlic mash. Our waiter recommended the chocolate lava cake with the ice cream flight. The cake was so delicious and rich. As well as the blueberry ice cream. 10/10 across the board!
We ordered off the $55 price fix menu, and everybody was very satisfied with the meal. The waitress was extremely nice. -service could've been a little bit quicker but perfectly fine.
Wonderful atmosphere and kind service. Great for a networking event. Very good selection of drinks, however, you must ask for your drinks to be made strong. They are weaker than your average bar. Overall, excellent place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Food was ok. Mashed potatoes and green beans are really good. Steak was cooked well but not very flavorful. Shrimp was tough. Drinks were good. Service was slow. Views were beautiful.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
My first time@chart house & I must say my first experience was not the best but would still go back. My family treated me here for my birthday recently;The Cons:there was a dog leaving, I did not know it was pet friendly. Some places allow pets to eat from same dishes as patrons which is disgusting for me. Everyone is not pet lovers and who wants possible pet hairs in their food??♀️??second con;our waitress/server (Carol)was not welcoming or as friendly as she was to the other guests at another table near us, half my guest did not like her attitude it wasn’t until we were leaving when she smiled & got friendly. third con;I was not told that if you bring a cake you will be charged $2pp for them to cut it or for you to cut it but Carol first said I could not cut it at all myself then she said regardless who cuts it there’s a charge. fourth con;Carol took it upon herself to bring out the same drink that only 1 guest ordered, for 2 others who didn’t ask for it & on top of that the 1 who placed the order for a particular liquor in the drink said she didn’t taste it in the drink at all. Pros;The food was good, the atmosphere was amazing, they put my name on the menu that was awesome! I would go back for the food (takeout.)I gave 3⭐️ because of the dog, Carol’s demeanor & the cutting?. Oh we also had to ask for bread more than 3x and she also bought my niece?w/? out when she thought she should??♀️ another thing I forgot to mention, I had to wait for my entire guests to arrive before seated I didn’t like that at all. 8 adults 1 toddler the bill was $697 including the $100 gratuity.Parking: The parking lot is not huge but there’s plenty spaces for parking. I suppose if it’s busy, you could possibly run into parking issues I’m not sure but we had no problem finding a spot. We went on a Monday.Kid-friendliness: Kids are allowed and they have French fries and they are delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Steak, Crab Cake, Shrimp Cocktail
I Love this Place, Especially all the staff. I'm a personal and large group chauffeur, with @lazer limousineAlways recommending a stop, my clients love it I love spending my down time enjoying the food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Never disappointed with the chart house..  food is always outstanding and the drinks are perfect! Well worth the time to make the drive, even during rush hour !! Favorite restaurant! 
Was staying in the area and decided to check it out. It was easy to get to, had ample parking, and was easy to walk in or use open table to get a table There was a good happy hour! Various options for $6, $8, $10, or $12. We were more interested in food items but we also got some of their mocktails. We tried their spinach artichoke dip, prime rib sliders, truffle fries, and crispy Asian beef sliders. The fries were my favorite. They were well seasoned, not greasy, and a sharing portion. The prime rib sliders were also good and they were served with an au jus. Spinach artichoke dip was pretty good and served with some crostini's. The crispy Asian beef sliders were interesting because they were different. The beef patties were battered and fried and had a nice slaw, reminded me of sriracha mayo. Even though we came in on a rainy day, it was still nice to sit next to the window facing the water. The windows are basically from floor to ceiling. And our server was very nice and it was quiet when we went.
We had a wonderful Easter brunch. A great selection of three course meals for $65. There is some construction in the parking lot and there will be in this area for a while. We had no problems parking. My first dinner here was 35 years ago. Hard to believe. I keep coming back for good reasons!
Food and service was good. Overall ambience was terrible. Run down, dirty carpets, broken waterfall. Building needs an entire overhaul. Very outdated and falling apart. Such a shame for the location.
This review is based on neither the food nor drink at this restaurant, since we received neither. I want to start by stating that we are not putting the blame for this poor experience on the bartender/server who served us.We came to Philly from Bucks County for an event at the Independence Seaport Museum on a weekday evening. Afterward, we decided to go to Chart House for some appetizers and drinks since we hadn't been there in a while. We checked in at the main desk and were told upon asking that we could just order food and drinks at the bar area. It was a quiet evening and the restaurant was not busy.We sat at a window bar table and were given menus. We then sat for 25 minutes without even having so much as a drink order taken. The ONE bartender and server there spent all her time running between the bar area and the main restaurant. At no point did we see another server enter the area. This one server never stopped moving, and she simply never got to our table. After 20+ minutes we watched one half of a couple next to us leave their bar table, and it became obvious they were trying to find out what was happening with their meal. The server came back with their salads and once again moved on without acknowledging us. Only when we got up and started putting on our coats did she come rushing back from the main restaurant and come over to us. At that point, we explained we weren't going to stay. We had almost an hour drive back home and weren't willing to spend an additional hour or more for a delayed meal.With our museum membership, we come to the seaport area fairly often, and we usually go to either the Moshulu or the seasonal Liberty Point restaurant, where food and service is always excellent and personal. Our experience at Chart House has confirmed everything we dislike about chain restaurants, namely the indifference and lack of service that you don't see with the local spots. The appalling point was that the one bartender/server appeared to be the ONLY main staffer they had available that night, expected to cover both the bar and the full restaurant. We put the blame squarely on the Chart House management for understaffing that created this mess. This restaurant appeared to be a classic example of a big chain restaurant that fails to prioritize not only its customers, but more importantly, its employees. We will not be back.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1