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Address:
1111 Locust Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Neighborhood:
Center City

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Cuisine:
European

Price: $30 and under

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Garces Trading Company Details

Dining Style: Casual Dining
Website: http://www.garcestradingcompany.com
Email: amanda.wood@grg-mgmt.com
Phone: (215) 574-1099
Hours of Operation: Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:00am - 5:00pm, Brunch: Saturday & Sunday: 11:00am - 4:00pm; Dinner: Sunday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Payment Options: AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: European
Executive Chef: Jose Garces
Dress Code: Casual Dress
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Beer, Delivery, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Catering: Let Garces Trading Company cater your next lunch, dinner or cocktail reception. Call 215-625-2920 for more details
Entertainment: Wine & Cheese Classes the first Tuesday of every month. $65 ++ per person, please call for details.

Getting there

Cross Street: Locust & Quince
Parking: Street Parking

A word from Garces Trading Company

Chef Jose Garces introduces Garces Trading Company, an all-in-one culinary destination offering European cuisine with artisanal cheese and charcuterie in a bistro setting.

Garces Trading Company

4.2

513 $30 and under restaurant

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559 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

559 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

fit for foodies(409)
neighborhood gem(202)
good for groups(193)

notable wine list(181)
hot spot(139)
great for lunch(134)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (559)

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Fun and different

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/15/2012

2012

Dined on 04/15/2012

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Want something different, fun, upbeat and really tasty. You will find it here. The menu had good choices. Were were there for brunch and had steak and eggs. Very good."

Dined on 04/15/2012

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We got the chef's tasting.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/14/2012

2011

Dined on 04/14/2012

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"We got the chef's tasting. It was amazing - I would highly suggest getting the tasting menu. We had a great variety of different foods!"

Dined on 04/14/2012

2011

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Will definitely return, food

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/14/2012

2004

Dined on 04/14/2012

2004

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Will definitely return, food was delicious and service wonderful. Great selection of olive oils and vinegars for dipping house bread. LCB Store on-site, pick your own wines before dinner ( this is a great idea !!)."

Dined on 04/14/2012

2004

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Get the lyonnaise duck salad!

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/13/2012

2009

Dined on 04/13/2012

2009

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Get the lyonnaise duck salad! By far the tastiest thing on the menu, I'd go back for that dish and the cheese plate alone."

Dined on 04/13/2012

2009

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, great for lunch, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

we were in resataurant 15

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/13/2012

2010

Dined on 04/13/2012

2010

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"we were in resataurant 15 minutes before a server came to our table. Afterwards they were very attentive. Place was not crowded."

Dined on 04/13/2012

2010

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for lunch

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Loved the meat and cheese

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/12/2012

2004

Dined on 04/12/2012

2004

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Loved the meat and cheese selection. Server helped us pick out a few options and everything was delicious. Not as happy with the entrees. Order the pork chop and it comes with no sides. You get a decent portion of meat, but you need to order sides separately (pork chop-$20, sides~$8). Also, got the mushroom pizza and it was just okay. Last time we were there we ordered pastas, and liked those much better."

Dined on 04/12/2012

2004

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

We went on Easter Sunday evening

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/08/2012

2005

Dined on 04/08/2012

2005

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"We went on Easter Sunday evening and there was hardly anyone there. They were serving their regular menu which was good so we got try the food they serve all the time. We had the housemate salami which was great! We tried the pork chop and steak. Both were really good. The side dishes- ordered separately- were great. Try the leek and chard gratin! Loved it! No kids menu. Do have a pizza margarita which worked for our son. Desserts were great- try the S'more!!! Yummy!"

Dined on 04/08/2012

2005

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

This restaurant lives up to

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/20/2012

2005

Dined on 03/20/2012

2005

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"This restaurant lives up to the fine reputation of all of the Garces restaurants. Excellent, well informed server explained the menu with patience and a smile. His recommendations proved to be right on. Be sure to taste the cheese plates and olive oils."

Dined on 03/20/2012

2005

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for lunch

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Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Neighborhood restaurant, NY prices

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/07/2012

2005

Dined on 04/07/2012

2005

Food

(Poor) 1 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Great location, and good service, but the food is beyond overpriced for dishes that are mediocre in flavor and in some cases minuscule in portions. I usually like small plates but not at big prices. The brunch item called "Scotch eggs" was ONE egg, cut in half, supposedly served with grits, which looked more like a decorative white smear of paste and tasted dull, while the roasted winter squash "salad" on the plate was just dices of squash...no salad or greenery to be found. Price? $16 gasp! Meanwhile my friend, who had the Cuban sammy was surprised it was served it cut in 4 pieces. Not fair to do to a true Cuban, and there was more bread than filling. Same bead problem with the Chicken sandwich. Very disappointing in the food category"

Dined on 04/07/2012

2005

Special Features: great for outdoor dining, great for lunch

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Everything was really good

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/06/2012

2011

Dined on 04/06/2012

2011

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Everything was really good except the menu was too hard to decipher. With so much French and too many foodie terms, we had to ask our server a million questions. We may have missed some great dishes because the description was too inscrutable."