I visited this neighborhood restaurant before. As a couple, we could only try so much of their offerings.Last night was with a large group, which turned out to be fabulous because, thanks to our sharing of all their appetizers and entrees, I had the opportunity to sample much of their menu.I would be remiss if I didn't mention the bartenders' skill and passion in mixing up any cocktail you may wish to have.The wait staff was attentive, accommodating, and professional.The food; lamb tartare, red beet carpaccio, goose/foie gras terrine, duck breast, baked fluke, spinach/ricotta gnocchi, cheddar stuffed hush puppies, double cheeseburger, and the 26oz bone-in ribeye. Everything was amazing, even the 2 desserts and cheese plate, which I only tasted because....too much. We did, for the record, ask for seconds on the duck breast, as it was simply superb.Now, I must say that the wine list, for such a fantastic food line up, was very disappointing. What you see on the menu by the glass, is what is offered by the bottle. Slim pickings.All and all, great drinks and food. Will surely be back.Cheers!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Liver Mousse, Steak Tartare, Fish, Duck Breast
Fred McCray
My wife and I were visiting Philly for the weekend and Southwark was recommended by a friend. It was great, the food, the service and the atmosphere are fantastic. I highly recommend the duck!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Duck Breast
Austin Kipp
Amazing, can’t believe I’m not hearing more hype about it
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jill
Edit- we absolutely love Randall at the bar. Really passionate about his drinks and his creations. Makes our visits really
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Tia M.
We came in for drinks before dinner at another restaurant. The bar is super cute and cozy. The playlist was fabulous. We enjoyed all the cocktails we tried but my favorite was the Everybody Loves Grandpa. We came in because I read a review of tue Mariah Carey Can't Dance. I tried it as well and while it was tasty, I preferred the other drinks. Enjoyed the homemade chips and ranch dip bar snack as well. We will be back!
Dahlia Barton
Had such a lovely meal tonight with Danielle as our server- she was phenomenal. Entire environment was cozy and inviting!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Solomon D.
Came here for drinks last week. Best bar experience I've had in a long time in Philly! Food wasn't as good though. Got two seats at the bar easily on a weekday night. Bartender had the most positive vibes ever experienced in Philly. Gave us advice on drinks when we asked and was very attentive. Drinks were phenomenal. Flavorful and unique. Food was good don't get me wrong but just didn't blow me away like the drinks and service did. The hushpuppies were very well fried and crispy, but just not super flavorful. Also had the agnolotti. Perfectly cooked and a nice creamy filling but again just a bit bland on the flavor side. I've heard the entrees are fantastic, and the drinks and service will have us back for sure. The vibe for a weeknight drink was unbeatable.
Justin Sherman
500 stars for the service! We were treated so kindly by the wait and cook staff--words cannot express how well they did! So considerate and personal. It is well worth the travel and parking hassle (classic downtown Philly)!Probably my all-time top place for exceptional service. Someone give these people an award!Great for a fancier date night or engagement celebration or post-rehearsal dinner drinks. Even a birthday dinner is a perfect reason to go - the staff will make sure you have the best night and make you feel welcome.*** Make sure you get your reservation. I made mine on the Thursday night before the Saturday we went and there were plenty of options for reservation times.Dress code is business casual or more formal if you want to get classy. Guys were in button-down shirts and pants; women had blouses or sweaters and slacks.Parking: Either plan to get there 30 min early to find parking or pay the high price for the parking lot about a block away.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Katelyn Steffens
food is AMAZING servers are hilarious and welcoming, vibes are GORGEOUS def check this out.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kendra Lebo
Wonderful food and service! Check out the wine tastings on Mondays!
Liked the atmosphere Service was very good Menu limited, no specials Portions very small especially given the prices Wine selection is eh Took friends here as a thank you They wanted to try it Don't think we'll go again
Darrin Podeschi
Wow what a hidden gem. We have gone to all the top restaurants in Philly and this one really stood out. Amazing menu, service and cocktails. Very bespoke entrees but broad enough range to appeal to everyone (double hamburger to duck to swordfish to ravioli). Perfectly cooked and presented. Atmosphere is wonderful as is the service. Our server was super helpful and knowledgeable and friendly which made it a wonderful experience for us. Highly recommended.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Grilled Swordfish, Duck Breast
Bruce Parker
So amazing. Monday's with Jamie are the bomb.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lyndsey Getty
Drinks were good. Liquor and amaro selection very good. Service was great. We had one food item that did no seem worth the cost so decided to eat elsewhere. The warm bread app is 2 pieces of stale bread cut in half with butter for $12. It's almost comical.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
Amanda Leblanc
Such a cute farm to table experience!! Bf & I found this place on our road-trip from MA and it was the highlight of the trip. Our waitress was incredibly kind & gave us some cute places to check out in the area. Food was delicious and the aesthetic was immaculate. Can’t wait to come back in the summer and check out the outdoor seating space!!
I visited this neighborhood restaurant before. As a couple, we could only try so much of their offerings.Last night was with a large group, which turned out to be fabulous because, thanks to our sharing of all their appetizers and entrees, I had the opportunity to sample much of their menu.I would be remiss if I didn't mention the bartenders' skill and passion in mixing up any cocktail you may wish to have.The wait staff was attentive, accommodating, and professional.The food; lamb tartare, red beet carpaccio, goose/foie gras terrine, duck breast, baked fluke, spinach/ricotta gnocchi, cheddar stuffed hush puppies, double cheeseburger, and the 26oz bone-in ribeye. Everything was amazing, even the 2 desserts and cheese plate, which I only tasted because....too much. We did, for the record, ask for seconds on the duck breast, as it was simply superb.Now, I must say that the wine list, for such a fantastic food line up, was very disappointing. What you see on the menu by the glass, is what is offered by the bottle. Slim pickings.All and all, great drinks and food. Will surely be back.Cheers!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Liver Mousse, Steak Tartare, Fish, Duck Breast
My wife and I were visiting Philly for the weekend and Southwark was recommended by a friend. It was great, the food, the service and the atmosphere are fantastic. I highly recommend the duck!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Duck Breast
Amazing, can’t believe I’m not hearing more hype about it
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Edit- we absolutely love Randall at the bar. Really passionate about his drinks and his creations. Makes our visits really
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
We came in for drinks before dinner at another restaurant. The bar is super cute and cozy. The playlist was fabulous. We enjoyed all the cocktails we tried but my favorite was the Everybody Loves Grandpa. We came in because I read a review of tue Mariah Carey Can't Dance. I tried it as well and while it was tasty, I preferred the other drinks. Enjoyed the homemade chips and ranch dip bar snack as well. We will be back!
Had such a lovely meal tonight with Danielle as our server- she was phenomenal. Entire environment was cozy and inviting!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Came here for drinks last week. Best bar experience I've had in a long time in Philly! Food wasn't as good though. Got two seats at the bar easily on a weekday night. Bartender had the most positive vibes ever experienced in Philly. Gave us advice on drinks when we asked and was very attentive. Drinks were phenomenal. Flavorful and unique. Food was good don't get me wrong but just didn't blow me away like the drinks and service did. The hushpuppies were very well fried and crispy, but just not super flavorful. Also had the agnolotti. Perfectly cooked and a nice creamy filling but again just a bit bland on the flavor side. I've heard the entrees are fantastic, and the drinks and service will have us back for sure. The vibe for a weeknight drink was unbeatable.
500 stars for the service! We were treated so kindly by the wait and cook staff--words cannot express how well they did! So considerate and personal. It is well worth the travel and parking hassle (classic downtown Philly)!Probably my all-time top place for exceptional service. Someone give these people an award!Great for a fancier date night or engagement celebration or post-rehearsal dinner drinks. Even a birthday dinner is a perfect reason to go - the staff will make sure you have the best night and make you feel welcome.*** Make sure you get your reservation. I made mine on the Thursday night before the Saturday we went and there were plenty of options for reservation times.Dress code is business casual or more formal if you want to get classy. Guys were in button-down shirts and pants; women had blouses or sweaters and slacks.Parking: Either plan to get there 30 min early to find parking or pay the high price for the parking lot about a block away.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
food is AMAZING servers are hilarious and welcoming, vibes are GORGEOUS def check this out.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wonderful food and service! Check out the wine tastings on Mondays!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Liked the atmosphere Service was very good Menu limited, no specials Portions very small especially given the prices Wine selection is eh Took friends here as a thank you They wanted to try it Don't think we'll go again
Wow what a hidden gem. We have gone to all the top restaurants in Philly and this one really stood out. Amazing menu, service and cocktails. Very bespoke entrees but broad enough range to appeal to everyone (double hamburger to duck to swordfish to ravioli). Perfectly cooked and presented. Atmosphere is wonderful as is the service. Our server was super helpful and knowledgeable and friendly which made it a wonderful experience for us. Highly recommended.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Grilled Swordfish, Duck Breast
So amazing. Monday's with Jamie are the bomb.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Drinks were good. Liquor and amaro selection very good. Service was great. We had one food item that did no seem worth the cost so decided to eat elsewhere. The warm bread app is 2 pieces of stale bread cut in half with butter for $12. It's almost comical.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
Such a cute farm to table experience!! Bf & I found this place on our road-trip from MA and it was the highlight of the trip. Our waitress was incredibly kind & gave us some cute places to check out in the area. Food was delicious and the aesthetic was immaculate. Can’t wait to come back in the summer and check out the outdoor seating space!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Duck Breast