Red Owl Tavern

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Address:
433 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106

Neighborhood:
Old City

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Cuisine:
American

Price: $30 and under

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Red Owl Tavern Details

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Website: http://www.redowltavern.com/
Email: Natalie.Pineda@redowltavern.com
Phone: (215) 923-2267
Hours of Operation: Breakfast: Monday - Friday: 7:00am - 10:30am;
Brunch: Saturday + Sunday 8:00am - 3:00pm;
Lunch: Monday - Friday 11:30am - 2:30pm;

Dinner: Sunday: 5:00pm - 9:00pm,

Monday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm,

Friday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm
Payment Options: AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: American, Gastro Pub, Contemporary American
Dress Code: Smart Casual
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Catering: The Hotel Monaco's meeting and special-event spaces take your gathering to beautiful new heights. We're referring to our gorgeous grand ballroom overlooking Independence National Historic Park. And that's just the start. We have 13,000 square feet throughout 6 meeting rooms where you can come together for business or pleasure. So whether you're a group of 10 or of 325 here for a corporate retreat, wedding, family reunion or baby shower, or just need a place to get down and let loose, we'll tailor a setting that feels just right.
Special Events & Promotions:
Red Owl Brunch features Build Your Own Bottomless Bellinis!

Getting there

Cross Street: Corner of 5th & Chestnut
Public Transit: Market East Station
- When exiting the station walk East on Market Street until you reach 5th street. Make a right onto Chestnut St.

For additional directions please see
http://www.monaco-philadelphia.com/map/index.html
Parking: Valet
Parking Details: Valet is $15 with validation

Or selfpark at Autopark at Independence Mall
http://philapark.org/garages/Independence-mall/

41 North 6th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106

•Evening – Enter after 5:00 PM – $9.50 – (Sunday through Thursday)
•Enter after 5PM, exit before 3 AM – $5.00 (Friday & Saturday)

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A word from Red Owl Tavern

Centered in Old City Philadelphia Red Owl Tavern is a modern American tavern and a new kind of power spot that sizzles with artisan butchery, farm connected ingredients and an inclusive vibe. Serving hand crafted sandwiches and burgers by day and grilled roast house specialties by night. Our menu… has truly made this a gathering place for everyone. Sharing center stage is Red Owl's cocktail program focusing on prohibition era classics.Continued

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Diner Reviews

"On the second floor, there are booths, you can see the first floor and be entertained by looking at its bar scene. The food is really satisfying, the service very professionnal. Once you come, you think of coming back."
Dined on 3/8/2014
"I was pleasantly surprised at the good food and service here. Not your typical hotel bar/resturant. This has a warm setting, nice selection of food and attentive service."
Dined on 3/3/2014
"I have been to Red Owl twice for brunch. While the food is good, the service is not the greatest. Friendly wait staff but they're either overworked or really forgetful. It will take a few requests to get what you want. It took a couple requests and frequent reminders for OJ and champagne and my salad was missing chicken but they did remember to put the dressing on the side. As long as you have all day to sit around then the slow service shouldn't be a problem."
Dined on 3/2/2014
"Great place everything ordered was fresh. The burger my friend had was delicous my dish vegetable gnocchi was homemade. Then the desserts chocolate mousse with sea salt and carmel was homemade the cheesecake was not the normal slice of cheesecake. A little pricey for the mind set of a tavern but well worth it. Will return soon."
Dined on 3/1/2014
"We had a wonderful view of Independence Hall, the server was great and helped up make our choices. I had the short ribs, they were perfectly cooked and would get them again. Great atmosphere, would definetly go back again."
Dined on 2/28/2014
"My partner and I went here (it was our very first time in Philly and this place came up as one of the great brunch spots in Philly) and had a wonderful experience. We went for Brunch and were not disappointed. The food was pretty good (although the breakfast potatoes needed a little work) and the service was impeccable. The waitress was fantastic and even the manager was great as he went around to each table and greeted everyone and asked them how everything was. The restaurant offers bottomless "build your own" bellini's for brunch for just $16 a person (they bring you bottles of champagne and you go make your own bellini!). AND this place is located right near all of Philly's historic sites and has great views! Must go!"
Dined on 3/1/2014
"Outstanding service along with great food and view of historical Old City!!"
Dined on 3/1/2014
"We stayed at the Hotel Monaco for a quick local get away and decided on a convenient dinner location by eating there. On a friday night, the restaurant was not crowded but the bar was active. Our server was pretty good and knew his drinks. Mussels in a tomato sauce to start; mussel shells on top were cold. Like the mussels were cooked and then the hot tomato broth poured over top. I had seared sea scallops. The two purees were bland and boring but bacon mushroom ravigote was tasty. Scallops cooked right but half were sandy. My wife had seared bronzino filet. She said it was good but not special. Dessert was very good. Recommend chocolate mousse and the bread pudding. need better quality at same pricing to stay competitive in old city."
Dined on 2/28/2014
"We enjoyed our meal here. We had an excellent cheese plate. Entree voices pleased everyone. Fun vibe."
Dined on 2/22/2014
"My wife and I were staying at the Monaco and deceided to try out the Red Owl Tavern for dinner. To say that we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves would be an understatement. The host was extremely welcoming and immediately seated us in one of his "favorite spots" in the upper level of the restaurant. Our server (Lenny) was by our side almost as soon as we sat down, and in minutes we had our drinks and our appetizer. The service here is excellent, and the food and drinks are just as good! The ambiance is that of a deconstructed rustic loft with exposed brick, wrought iron, and hand-scrapped hard wood all throughout. Definitely a Philadelphia gem that we will return to often!"
Dined on 2/22/2014
"The crostinis are great. Would go back just to have those again. Great decor. Very happening bar. We will return."
Dined on 2/22/2014
"Great service and very nice ambiance. I enjoyed that they had some fun non-alcoholic mixers, since we weren't drinking that night. They oysters were fantastic! Great burger too."
Dined on 2/14/2014
"Reserved a table for two for my boyfriend at I at Red Owl Tavern and we had a wonderful time!! It was a perfect way to end our day from touring the historic parts of Old City, because the restaurant is steps from Independence Hall. We got to the restaurant about 2 hours before our time because we were tired of walking and the restaurant was more than happy to accommodate. -Hummus and htipiti dip with lavish chips for appetizer -Boyfriend ordered the creekston farm hanger steak (he ate every last bite!) -I ordered the loch fine salmon (cooked to perfection) The only thing I did not like was how fast our waiter took our plates away, I felt a little rushed, perhaps because it wasn't very busy when we were there. Overall, a gem of Old City! :)"
Dined on 2/15/2014
"Always a solid choice for a great lunch with clients. Service is outstanding and the Calamari and Crabcake are outstanding. The newest addition of the corn and crab fritters are a must have."
Dined on 2/7/2014
"Overall, it ok but not as great as when it opened. I used to go frequently, then stopped because service was slipping. Went back today and reminded me why I took of list as a "favorite". The servers are very friendly, but this time solidified my perception that on the whole they are not as attentive as they could be. I have never been the fan of the server who tries to remember the whole order without writing it down. It frustrates me more when they have to come back multiple times because they forgot what was ordered. it's even worse when the order STILL comes out incomplete. I don't think it was the kitchen at all. I experienced these things during this visit. Food prepared well, served very promptly, bus-staff/runners great."
Dined on 2/2/2014
"I expected a pretty standard, bar-type experience with average food. I was very pleasantly surprised to walk into a great ambiance, atmosphere, and more shocked and how incredible the food was! One of the best steaks I've had."
Dined on 2/1/2014
"We had a wonderful dinner - fantastic flavors, great presentation, friendly service!"
Dined on 1/31/2014
"We had 6 of us for our son's birthday Friday night. We requested seating upstairs, which was a little more quiet and a little more private. His wife has many food allergies and they had no problem adjusting her meal accordingly. The service was great, our server (Justin?, Jason?-sorry) was very attentive and very nice. The menu, although not huge, had a little bit of everything and out of all of the food we ordered, everything was delish!! We will definitely be visiting The Red Owl again!"
Dined on 1/31/2014
"The food was very good. Our server was very friendly and knowledgeable. The food was served hot. We had brunch and your menu selections satisfied all in our party. I enjoyed my bacon and eggs and the rest in my party enjoyed their hamburgers and french fries. Great place to go...."
Dined on 1/25/2014
"I was excited to try Red Owl. It was my friend's 35th birthday and 4 of us went had dinner there to celebrate. The salads had brown lettuce and the entrees were not properly cooked and overly sauced. The food was heavy and average-tasting. While I loved the decor, I will not be dining there again."
Dined on 1/18/2014
"Great atmosphere. Everyone enjoyed the character and architecture of the building. Service was excellent and everyone was happy with their appetizers and entrees. Will definitely go back again."
Dined on 1/23/2014
"My person picked this spot during Restaurant Week. I was a little apprehensive after reading some reviews on Yelp & it being connected to a hotel. I felt better after receiving my drink, "careful...Eugene," as it was delicious and my person filthy martini was on point. We started with fried calamari, which was nicely battered & accompanied by 2 dipping sauces. My BBQ pork ribs were very tender and flavorful. My persons skirt steak was very garlicky (not a problem) and cooked to her specifications (medium). For dessert, we opted for the white chocolate macadamia gelato that was fantastic! After my reservations, I was pleasantly surprised and will difinitely be back to experiment with more cocktails, which our waiter said were changed weekly."
Dined on 1/23/2014
"Bottomless Bellini bar is great and food was fantastic!"
Dined on 1/18/2014
"I love the atmosphere at the Red Owl. It's only a few feet from Independence Hall and Liberty Bell and perfectly compliments the history that surrounds it. I stopped in for brunch and will definitely be coming back for dinner."
Dined on 1/19/2014
"Came with a group of 6 after an event at the National Constitution Center (2 blocks away). We all had beef, which is unusual for us. The steaks and ribs were top notch - well seasoned and well cooked. Service was prompt and unobtrusive. Cocktails were very well made, and a good beer and wine list also. Doesn't look at all like a hotel restaurant. This is one of our go-to spots, and they continue to deserve it."
Dined on 1/17/2014
"Because the room has a high ceiling and there is no sound insulation, it is quite noisy. My dining partner and I had a hard time hearing each other, and even our wait-person had difficulty hearing us order. Apparently it is an after-work meeting place, as there were about 10 people standing around the bar with drinks in their hands and gabbing for the hour we were there. Our salads were good but much too large if you also plan to consume an entree. Each of us should have ordered an appetizer instead of an entree to follow our salad."
Dined on 1/15/2014
"Food was good. Split short ribs. Well cooked just a little bland but it wasn't bad."
Dined on 1/11/2014
"Enjoyable dinner with great drinks and phenomenal service"
Dined on 1/11/2014
"I had my doubts about this place simply because I'm not one for eating at hotel restaurants since I usually go out and like to check out the local hot spots. But this place was FABULOUS!!!! My boyfriend and my guy friend and I all ordered different meals and picked off each others plates. The food was THAT good that we had to share it all together. I highly recommend eating here if you don't feel like walking out to eat or taking a taxi and just wanna eat in. :)"
Dined on 1/11/2014
"We were staying at the hotel and ate here twice. I had scallops which were really good, and a caesar salad which was sadly overwhelmed with anchovy. My waiter was great, always there at the right time. I enjoyed the relaxed, upscale pub atmosphere in the evening. The only negative was that we came down for a drink at 11pm and they were already closing, so we were turned away. Since we were guests at the hotel I was hoping we could have gotten a glass of wine and taken it to our room because people were still there drinking and working, but no such luck."
Dined on 1/9/2014
"Caesar salad was disappointing. Menu changed from web posting"
Dined on 1/7/2014
"We had New Years Eve dinner here and the food is simply fantastic. One of the best restaurants I've been to in Philadelphia. Thanks for the experience!!"
Dined on 12/31/2013
"Service was great which always sets up the rest of your dining experience...very knowledgeable and friendly. Then the food was even better from the cheese plate to the soup and wedge salad...good stuff! Try one of their pork dishes or the burger...everything was delicious. We will be back again!"
Dined on 12/29/2013
"I thoroughly enjoyed my brunch. It was a special order, philly steak, spinach and roasted pepper omelet. Absolutely delicious!"
Dined on 12/28/2013
"Had a great time at Red Owl for brunch with 8 friends after my birthday the night before. Food was great and the brunch menu had a nice variety. The drinks were good too. Great upstairs area for larger groups like ours."
Dined on 12/15/2013
"First time at this restaurant. I found it too loud - we were there on a Saturday night. The food was mediocre -bar food - burger, ribs, hangar steak. Overall, it is not a place that I would go back to."
Dined on 12/14/2013
"The 4 of us had an amazing time at Red Owl! Had Charcuterie, Calamari, Snapper, and Steak .. all delicious. Loved sweet potato fries! Great wine list, and attentive but not intrusive service. Cozy, warm atmosphere, and NOT too loud. Will definitely go back!"
Dined on 12/14/2013
"Good food, good service. Simple, clean, easy to read/understand menu. Food was fresh and very good. Good location and to find and get to."
Dined on 12/14/2013
"So glad we chose here for dinner! Everything we had from drinks all the way to dessert was absolutely fabulous!!! We will be back!"
Dined on 12/7/2013
"Met with an old friend visiting Philadelphia from out of town. We had brunch on Sunday morning. It was a nice comfortable place to have a conversation and catch up. The staff did not make us feel like we had to rush to get out of there so we were able to have a nice relaxed chat."
Dined on 12/1/2013

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