We were pleasantly surprised to stumble upon Townsend and find a table with our son who was in Philly on business. The ambiance drew us in and the menu looked enticing. Everything we ordered was perfectly prepared from the first course to the dessert. The halibut was delicate with a crisp skin and sauce that melted in your mouth. The portions were perfect, just enough to savor all the flavors and left room for our next course. We will definitely return.
I had such high hopes for the tasting menu here that were ultimately not met. The price for the tasting menu itself is not prohibitive and the drinks are also not so horribly priced. However, when you do the tasting menu it is likely you will leave hungry after spending a good amount of money.
The bread comes first and it was fine bread. Hamachi crudo next was okay, the flavoring not terribly inventive and the portion really left a lot to be desired. This latter aspect is true for every aspect of the tasting-the portions are quite small in a way that seems unwarranted. The scallops were my favorite part with a very nice cream sauce. The tortellini dish was three very small pieces and honestly not enough to even form an opinion about. The main course-the duck-was no showstopper. Finally, the chocolate soufflé was super underwhelming with the warm sauce added on top.
The service was super attentive. Drink menu had tons of appealing options. However, overall it was a bit of a weaker tasting menu and wouldn't necessarily need to come back to try any of their a-la-carte options.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Sarah Carroll
Tasting menu was an exceptional experience. Impressive presentation with appropriately modest portions so that we were not too full for the dessert experience. I bake, and I was impressed! Flavors and textures well-balanced, not overdone, and not one dish fell flat. Looking forward to a return visit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Souffle
Bastian Alexis
Incredible experience!! House manager Beau was excellent, Bartneder Alex served us tasty drinks, and Chef Clay gave us the most delicious food we’ve eater tasted. Thank you all for an amazing experience!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Josh Goldberg
No better way to spend a birthday. Incredibly accommodating to our dietary restrictions. Fantastic food, drinks and atmosphere.
Had a wonderful anniversary dinner of four grass mousse, scallopsm duck. breast and a blueberry dessert with a great bottle of champagne.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seared Sea Scallops, Fois Grois Mousse
Michele Leilani
My first French cuisine experience did not disappoint. My son and I enjoyed a lovely meal and cocktails orchestrated by the best staff - Chef Clay, Beau (our server), and Alex(Bartender). From the first course I knew this was going to be one of, if not the best, dining experiences thus far in my lifetime. I highly recommend that everyone take the time to enjoy this fine dining establishment. You will not be disappointed.
Ryan Michels
Great cocktails. Friendly bartender
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Theresa Kinsella
Did the tasting menu with wine pairing for my husband’s birthday. Hands down best meal I’ve ever had in Philly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
James Gentile
Phenomenal cocktail bar and atmosphere. The bartender Alex was serving up some delicious and elegant cocktails. He knew his stuff and was able to deliver drinks on our taste preferences.
We had tasting menu. Food is decent but smaller portions. My husband felt hungry after 5 courses. We were surprised to see credit card processing fee on our bill. A lot of restaurants started doing it after pandemic but customers should be notified in advance. There is no sign at the restaurant or on their website. It is an expensive restaurant. Our bill was $300 more. Who would carry hundreds of dollars in their pocket? If you want to avoid the charge, go to ATM first before dining there.
Benjamin M. Siegel-Wallace
Delightful, like they never left!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Harry Marker
Vegetarian options: Vegetarian options for each course
We were pleasantly surprised to stumble upon Townsend and find a table with our son who was in Philly on business. The ambiance drew us in and the menu looked enticing. Everything we ordered was perfectly prepared from the first course to the dessert. The halibut was delicate with a crisp skin and sauce that melted in your mouth. The portions were perfect, just enough to savor all the flavors and left room for our next course. We will definitely return.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Tartare, Half Chicken, Foie Gras Mousse
I had such high hopes for the tasting menu here that were ultimately not met. The price for the tasting menu itself is not prohibitive and the drinks are also not so horribly priced. However, when you do the tasting menu it is likely you will leave hungry after spending a good amount of money.
The bread comes first and it was fine bread. Hamachi crudo next was okay, the flavoring not terribly inventive and the portion really left a lot to be desired. This latter aspect is true for every aspect of the tasting-the portions are quite small in a way that seems unwarranted. The scallops were my favorite part with a very nice cream sauce. The tortellini dish was three very small pieces and honestly not enough to even form an opinion about. The main course-the duck-was no showstopper. Finally, the chocolate soufflé was super underwhelming with the warm sauce added on top.
The service was super attentive. Drink menu had tons of appealing options. However, overall it was a bit of a weaker tasting menu and wouldn't necessarily need to come back to try any of their a-la-carte options.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Tasting menu was an exceptional experience. Impressive presentation with appropriately modest portions so that we were not too full for the dessert experience. I bake, and I was impressed! Flavors and textures well-balanced, not overdone, and not one dish fell flat. Looking forward to a return visit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Souffle
Incredible experience!! House manager Beau was excellent, Bartneder Alex served us tasty drinks, and Chef Clay gave us the most delicious food we’ve eater tasted.
Thank you all for an amazing experience!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
No better way to spend a birthday. Incredibly accommodating to our dietary restrictions. Fantastic food, drinks and atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Scallops, Beef Tartare, Souffle, Steak Tartare
Had a wonderful anniversary dinner of four grass mousse, scallopsm duck. breast and a blueberry dessert with a great bottle of champagne.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seared Sea Scallops, Fois Grois Mousse
My first French cuisine experience did not disappoint. My son and I enjoyed a lovely meal and cocktails orchestrated by the best staff - Chef Clay, Beau (our server), and Alex(Bartender). From the first course I knew this was going to be one of, if not the best, dining experiences thus far in my lifetime. I highly recommend that everyone take the time to enjoy this fine dining establishment. You will not be disappointed.
Great cocktails. Friendly bartender
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Did the tasting menu with wine pairing for my husband’s birthday. Hands down best meal I’ve ever had in Philly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Phenomenal cocktail bar and atmosphere. The bartender Alex was serving up some delicious and elegant cocktails. He knew his stuff and was able to deliver drinks on our taste preferences.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
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Alex is THAT guy. Delicious cocktails. Can’t wait to try the food!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
i have tried many french restaurants, HANDS DOWN BEST FRENCH RESTAURANT . enjoyed every single meal
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Valrhona Chocolate Soufflé, Scallop
We had tasting menu. Food is decent but smaller portions. My husband felt hungry after 5 courses. We were surprised to see credit card processing fee on our bill. A lot of restaurants started doing it after pandemic but customers should be notified in advance. There is no sign at the restaurant or on their website. It is an expensive restaurant. Our bill was $300 more. Who would carry hundreds of dollars in their pocket? If you want to avoid the charge, go to ATM first before dining there.
Delightful, like they never left!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Vegetarian options: Vegetarian options for each course
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Tartare
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