Harper's Garden

31 S 18th St, Philadelphia
(267) 886-8552

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Four of us met for brunch here on a chilly morning in March. Tldr: food was excellent, but lots of missed opportunities, service-wise.

We were seated in one of the outdoor atrium rooms, right (*right*) next to the door. Servers and hostess were constantly in and out, letting in a cold wind each time. We asked to be moved to one of the 3 or 4 open tables we could see, but without bothering to ask a manager, or even consult the seating chart, we were quickly...
I was underwhelmed. I tried to reserve a table inside but was only given an option for the heated patio, yet the dining room you first walk in to was totally empty. I read online that it was warm on the patio. I have to disagree. It wasn't bitter cold like outside, but it was still very cold, and you have to walk outside to get to it and so does your waiter, so your food is not all piping hot when it gets to you. I went for brunch. It was okay. The potato hash was so...
Harper's Garden is very charming. As you walk up the steps, you are entering an enchanted garden of delight. The drinks were very good and served by a bartender with great style and charm. The server was also personable. The food, on the other hand, was not impressive. I ordered the braised short ribs. While the short ribs were extremely tender, they lacked flavor. Wherever I order this, I'm used to this dish severed with bountiful flavor! The mashed potatoes had...

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