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   Used2LikeBENIHANA

   Philadelphia /

   15 recensies

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   5.0

   15 recensies

   1 dag geleden gegeten

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   Amazing night! Beautiful space! Great drinks! Awesome meal!! We will be returning!

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   Nans

   Philadelphia /

   21 recensies

   5.0

   21 recensies

   5 dagen geleden gegeten

   overall5food4service5ambience5

   My second visit for a business dinner. Everything was very good and we could converse easily.

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   RockAqua

   Philadelphia /

   4 recensies

   vip
   5.0

   4 recensies

   5 dagen geleden gegeten

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   Tasty food, unique cocktails, enjoyable music, outstanding service in an interesting modern setting. You can’t ask for much more. We can’t wait for our next visit to Ancient Spirits & Grille.

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   CoryW

   Philadelphia /

   4 recensies

   4.0

   4 recensies

   Gegeten op 30 januari 2023

   overall4food5service4ambience5

   Interesting House cocktails and excellent food.

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   OpenTable Diner

   1 recensie

   3.0

   1 recensie

   Gegeten op 29 januari 2023

   overall3food2service4ambience3

   Herbal cocktails were amazing and the bartenders were friendly and serious about their job. The Chai Rye was absolutely amazing. It was restaurant week so they had a price fixe menu for 40 bucks. It was the last day and they were out of a few things. The regular menu was not available. The price fixe menu, despite the fancy French names the dishes had, tasted like it came from a catering service. Bland and warmed over. I assume the regular menu is much better but w so many restaurants in Rittenhouse Square I will probably never go back except for a chai rye at the bar.

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   OpenTable Diner

   Washington, D.C

   3 recensies

   3.0

   3 recensies

   Gegeten op 28 januari 2023

   overall3food3service3ambience5

   I am going to be tough on a restaurant that lists several different beers and spirits on the menu but does not have them, a bit sloppy. The portion sizes could have larger. I do not care if it is restaurant week. The food needs to be hotter. I love the look and feel, now deliver. Regards Nelson Thomson

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7. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   1 recensie

   5.0

   1 recensie

   Gegeten op 28 januari 2023

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   Made reservations to celebrate our anniversary, which also happened to be restaurant week. Upon walking in, the atmosphere was cute, cozy and what I think would be a perfect date spot for something quiet and mesmerizing. It was busy during the time we walked in but given that it was going to be crazy for the remaining of the week, I was not pressed on waiting for our table, but it would be a great idea to make reservations beforehand. We did the lunch special for $25/person that included an appetizer, entree and dessert. The food was great! It was nicely portioned and full of flavor. Would definitely come back to try more of the food and the drinks in the future!

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   Jeannette

   Philadelphia /

   16 recensies

   4.0

   16 recensies

   Gegeten op 28 januari 2023

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   Good value for Restaurant Week menu and price. The salad was good, except the chicken was too spicy. The waiter should have advised us. The duck and mashed potatoes were good The “plum” cake for dessert was misnamed. It was pound cake with a custard sauce topping, no plum in it or even plum flavor.

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   PatriciaF

   Philadelphia /

   6 recensies

   5.0

   6 recensies

   Gegeten op 28 januari 2023

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   We really enjoyed lunch yesterday. We were seated promptly and service throughout our three courses was wonderful! Excellent Restaurant Week choices, food was delicious and served hot to my husband’s expectations. Our first two me dining here but definitely not our last!

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    OpenTable Diner

    New York / Agglomeratie New York

    1 recensie

    3.0

    1 recensie

    Gegeten op 28 januari 2023

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    Made a reservation ahead of time and still had to wait. Didn’t know they had a prix fixe menu and couldn’t order anything outside of that. Once we ordered we got the wrong meal. Food was decent, expected a finer meal and a better experience.

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    Amanda

    Philadelphia /

    4 recensies

    2.0

    4 recensies

    Gegeten op 26 januari 2023

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    The restaurant menu wasn’t cohesive which made each course just so so, and the food we were offered isn’t on the everyday menu so the items that were good enough to go back for aren’t available. The rice pudding was too runny and inedible. The main light fixture is very bright compared to the bar which is a good kind of dark. There was a pretty consistent draft of cold air from the front door.

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    amaar

    1 recensie

    5.0

    1 recensie

    Gegeten op 26 januari 2023

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    Went for restaurant week lunch option, had the salad with chicken, duck breast, and the rice pudding for dessert. Overall great experience, very creative balancing of flavors, interesting hints of inspiration from eastern cuisines. Portions were of a decent size, but for a $30 dollar meal I perhaps expected a little bit more. Great moody ambiance and tasty food, would come back in the future!

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    AnnaK

    1 recensie

    4.0

    1 recensie

    Gegeten op 26 januari 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5

    We went for the Restaurant week so the menu was limited. Really enjoyed grilled pumpkin soup and duck breast. Plum Cake with Brandy Custard Sauce was a bit disappointing - sauce was good, cake is a simple shortcake. If i knew I would get a rice pudding to try. Overall a very nice place to eat. Would definitely come back

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    FranP

    Philadelphia /

    21 recensies

    vip
    3.0

    21 recensies

    Gegeten op 25 januari 2023

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    The mushroom soup was good. The duck was tasty, but very tough and chewy.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Central Kentucky

    1 recensie

    vip
    4.0

    1 recensie

    Gegeten op 25 januari 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4

    It was restaurant week and they were out of many cocktails and beer, some menu items. Besides this - the cocktail I had was one of the freshest tasting, perfectly flavored. The salmon was also among one of the most uniquely prepared and tastiest I have eaten. I loved that it was not too loud and was easy to have a conversation without having to shout at each other.

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    foodfan5

    Nashville

    2 recensies

    4.0

    2 recensies

    Gegeten op 24 januari 2023

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    The food was delicious and creative. The atmosphere was beautiful with a fun vibe. Our waiter was attentive and accommodating but the restaurant was very much understaffed. We waited long times for drinks and food. It was clearly not our waiters fault. That said, I would return and bring my patience.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia /

    2 recensies

    5.0

    2 recensies

    Gegeten op 23 januari 2023

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    We went for lunch during restaurant week. Incredible experience. Enjoyed trying different food. Will go again.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia /

    1 recensie

    5.0

    1 recensie

    Gegeten op 23 januari 2023

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    It was our first time at Ancient Spirits. Our server Melvin was friendly, accommodating and gracious. The meal was very well plated. I will definitely come back and recommend to friends.

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    Tess

    Philadelphia /

    5 recensies

    5.0

    5 recensies

    Gegeten op 22 januari 2023

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    A friend and I went here for restaurant week. The food was delicious and the service was great. I highly recommend Ancient Spirits. The duck was melt in your mouth Perfection!

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    ReneeP

    Philadelphia /

    5 recensies

    5.0

    5 recensies

    Gegeten op 21 januari 2023

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    Food was great and so was the atmosphere. Had a drink at the bar before dinner and both bar tenders were fantastic! Great cocktails!!

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    Teachmath

    Philadelphia /

    28 recensies

    2.0

    28 recensies

    Gegeten op 20 januari 2023

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    We were 5 minutes early to our reservation and seated 35 minutes later. Even with only a limited restaurant week menu, they ran out of food items. One companion ordered one of two soups and was told after we were all served that they were cooking a new batch. Two of our four entrees arrived cold after a long wait. There was a choice of rice pudding and plum cake. They didn’t bother to tell us that they were out of plum cake and served us cheesecake instead without bothering to ask us if wanted it. One person got a reasonable size portion and the other got a sliver.

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    DellP

    1 recensie

    2.0

    1 recensie

    Gegeten op 20 januari 2023

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    I made reservations were made at 8:45 and when we got there they said we have 10 min cause the kitchen closes which was very much of a rush and inconvenience. NOT EVEN TO MENTION SITTING US NEAR THE DOOR WHERE IT WAS FREEZING EVERYTIME THE DOOR OPENED AS IT WAS POURING RAINING WE WERE GETTING THE WIND. They finally moved us though after my fiancé couldn’t take the cold and didn’t wanna be sick ,BY RUSHING ONCE WE WALKED IN AT OUR SCHEDULED TIME EBIGN TOLD WE HAVE TO HURRY UP TO ORDER CAUSE THE KITCHEN WAS CLOSING 🤦🏽‍♂️ we did not get to soak in the atmosphere or the menu because we were rushed into what to eat or drink and they didn’t have half of the stuff we wanted because the oven was turned off once it hit 9pm this was not communicated via email or app or open table This hindered me and My fiancé experience especially being a special occasion . I WAS VERY DISSATISFIED AND DISSAPPOINTED THIS PLACE WAS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED BY A FEW FRIENDS .

    Ancient Spirits & GrilleGereageerd op 20 januari 2023Hello, we want to reach out to you and apologize for the experience you had with us yesterday. It should not have happened. Thank you for bringing it to our attention. We will discuss this incident with our staff and take a corrective action and make sure it won’t happen again. Please reach us before your visit, we would like you to have a good experience with us.

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23. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 recensie

    5.0

    1 recensie

    Gegeten op 19 januari 2023

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    Restaurant week

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    Snerges

    Philadelphia /

    14 recensies

    4.0

    14 recensies

    Gegeten op 18 januari 2023

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    Enjoyed our lunch during CC Restaurant Week. 2 things. They had no reg. Coffee? And a large lag between our entree and our dessert plate brought to table. Something about runner was new. I still tipped well. Very nice staff. Great cocktail. I will hope to revisit.

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    SteveinPhilly

    Philadelphia /

    143 recensies

    5.0

    143 recensies

    Gegeten op 18 januari 2023

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    We went for Restaurant Week lunch because we liked the variety of the menu. We were curious and very happy. Mushroom Soup, Duck Breast and the Rear Cake were delicious. The regular menu is a bit upscale but we may e back if a special lunch promotion Restaurant is beautiful and our Waiter was very personable

    Ancient Spirits & GrilleGereageerd op 20 januari 2023Thank you so much for your feedback. We are so glad you had a great experience with us. We have lunch special platters and combos. Please visit us again.

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    EdnaD

    Philadelphia /

    3 recensies

    4.0

    3 recensies

    Gegeten op 18 januari 2023

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    Went for restaurant week- lunch -and was nervous after reading the reviews about overall time spent waiting for food etc. I have to say our waiter, Jay was on top of everything and it all went smoothly. The portions were accurate and meals were delicious but some did lean on a bit of “spicy” which is not my particular preference so a heads up would have been good as that was not clear on some menu items. The infused water was refreshing. Def will be back

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    PhilaStar

    Philadelphia /

    32 recensies

    vip
    5.0

    32 recensies

    Gegeten op 18 januari 2023

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    Food quality was excellent! So flavorful! Ambiance for lunch was not overly busy or crowded. Service was prompt and friendly!

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    lovefood

    Philadelphia /

    3 recensies

    3.0

    3 recensies

    Gegeten op 18 januari 2023

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    Food was great for restaurant week lunch Jan 2023. However, the service was very slow. Tables were full for lunch but the time between taking orders for each meal took a lot longer than expected. Got the dessert packed to go due to timing, but received the wrong dessert of what was ordered. Would recommend for the food, but the service has some work needed.

    Ancient Spirits & GrilleGereageerd op 19 januari 2023Thanks so much for choosing to dine in with us. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed our food. We have been unusually busy during the Restaurant Week and we are so sorry that our service is little slow. We’re in the process of hiring extra staff to help us deliver excellent service all the time

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    JuJu

    Philadelphia /

    1 recensie

    5.0

    1 recensie

    Gegeten op 18 januari 2023

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    This was my first time here and they DID NOT DISAPPOINT! I have been wanting to some for a while and I am glad that I finally made it. Try the butternut squash soup and thank me later 😉

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30. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Londen

    18 recensies

    4.0

    18 recensies

    Gegeten op 18 januari 2023

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    The drinks were fantastic! The mixologist behind the bar did a great job. Food was quite good. Pumpkin soup was very good. The duck I had was slightly underdone for my liking. My Wife’s Salmon was good as well. Plumb cake & rice pudding were great! Server was excellent & everyone at the restaurant was very nice.

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    DaSa

    Philadelphia /

    3 recensies

    5.0

    3 recensies

    Gegeten op 17 januari 2023

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    Absolutely wonderful resturant with ambient atmosphere and truly nice staff. Food was amazing and portions were great. I will definetly come back in the future!

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    VeronicaM

    Los Angeles

    4 recensies

    vip
    3.0

    4 recensies

    Gegeten op 17 januari 2023

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    I wasn’t too happy with the restaurant week menu.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Charlotte

    2 recensies

    vip
    3.0

    2 recensies

    Gegeten op 17 januari 2023

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    The need a host.

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    NatalieB

    New York / Agglomeratie New York

    1 recensie

    1.0

    1 recensie

    Gegeten op 16 januari 2023

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    Service was very slow but servers were doing their best. Need more staff. Food was cold. Lunch took 3 hours to come out. Would not recommend.

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    ArsenijK

    1 recensie

    5.0

    1 recensie

    Gegeten op 16 januari 2023

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    Great food, and interesting cocktails. Quiet and more relaxing intimate atmosphere

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    RebeccaM

    Philadelphia /

    19 recensies

    5.0

    19 recensies

    Gegeten op 16 januari 2023

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    My fiance and I went for restaurant week, and plan to come back! The special cocktail was excellent, as was the mushroom soup. The dessert was too sweet for my taste but my fiance took care of it 😄

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    Outoftowners

    Baltimore / Mar

    1 recensie

    3.0

    1 recensie

    Gegeten op 16 januari 2023

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    Everything looked interesting. The soup was not very hot. The service was slow. The waiter was pleasant.

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    Todd

    Philadelphia /

    11 recensies

    vip
    5.0

    11 recensies

    Gegeten op 16 januari 2023

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    Didn’t realize it was Restaurant Week and I was a bit disappointed, because their regular menu is fantastic. But so was the Prix Fixe menu! The cocktails were, as always, fantastic.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Londen

    1 recensie

    3.0

    1 recensie

    Gegeten op 16 januari 2023

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    Food was good but service not so good. Main course was brought and put on the table while we were still having our first course. Overall could have been a great experience let down by generally poor (and insincere) service.

    Ancient Spirits & GrilleGereageerd op 16 januari 2023Thank you for your positive feed back on our food. We greatly appreciate it. We are sorry to hear about bad service experience, it should not have happened. We will communicate with our staff and take a corrective action. Please give us another chance to serve you.

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    OpenTable Diner

    New York / Agglomeratie New York

    1 recensie

    3.0

    1 recensie

    Gegeten op 15 januari 2023

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    Went to have dinner. Hostess tried sitting us right by the door when it was below 50 degrees then we moved a few tables back still cold. She sits a couple behind us and explains the menu that she never explained to us. So we ask to move since we were still cold and when we got to our new table on the 3rd floor it was fantastic. Our server was amazing and food was phenomenal. I give the hostess a 4/10

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