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Name: Water Works Restaurant & Lounge
Address: 640 Water Works Dr, Philadelphia, PA, United States, 19130
Telephone: (215) 236-9002
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.1

Water Works Restaurant & Lounge

4.1 (1869)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

640 Water Works Dr, Philadelphia, PA 19130

About this restaurant

Great for outdoor dining
Great for scenic views
Romantic

Water Works is a National Historic Landmark located on the waterfront of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. You will start your evening off with handmade hors d'oeuvres and cocktails around a customized ice sculpture. Hot and chilled stations serve items such as shrimp, crab, East Coast Oysters, sautéed Kiwi Mussels, roasted chicken osso buco or seared Italian sausage cassoulet. In addition, chef attended stations will be available to you and your guests. Water Works can prepare pasta dishes at the ravioli bar or create many Asian specialties at the Asian Station. Enjoy the romantic atmosphere with a filet mignon, roasted prime rib, orange braised short ribs or a seafood dish, such as grilled salmon with crab or Chilean sea bass. Veal, lamb, duck, pork and chicken are also available options. Top off the night with a strawberry shortcake, cheesecake or an assortment of miniature pastries.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mediterranean, American
Hours of operation
We are available for catering events 7 days a week
Phone number
(215) 236-9002
Website
http://www.waterworksrestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Catering
Please contact us for details at events@waterworksrestaurant.com or 215.236.9002.
Private party facilities
Celebration dinners in the Engine House. Romantic evenings on the Riverside Veranda. Business lunches in the Breezeway. Casual cocktails in the Caretaker’s Lounge. Wedding receptions under the Pavilion. All these can only be found at the Water Works Restaurant and Lounge.

Location
640 Water Works Dr, Philadelphia, PA 19130
Neighborhood
Art Museum
Cross street
Kelly Drive
Parking details
$6 valet for day events. $12 valet for evening events. Public parking also available.
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Dancing, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes$16.00
Red Pepper Remoulade
Mediterranean Flatbread$9.00
Kalamata Olives, Tomato, Balsamic Onions, Myzithra Cheese
Housemade Chicken Chorizo$9.00
Chipotle-Lime Aioli
Grilled Octopus$14.00
Sliced Red Onion, Fresh Coriander, Warm Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Beef Skewers$14.00
Tzatziki Sauce
Steamed Mussels$12.00
Tomato, Red Chili Flake, Garlic, White Wine

Chilled Shellfish

East Coast Oysters
Daily Selection, Choice of:
- (6)$12.00
- (12)$20.00
Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail$16.00
House Cocktail Sauce

Soups & Salads

All Salads Can Be Served With: Certified Angus Beef® Filet Tips - $15, Lemon-Pepper Chicken - $8, Citrus Jumbo Shrimp - $12

Lobster Bisque$12.00
Soup du Jour
Chef's Daily Selection
- Market Price
Mesculin Salad$11.00
Baby Greens, Tomato, Radish, Onion, Spiced Pecans, Blue Cheese, Mustard Seed Vinaigrette
Caesar Salad$11.00
Romaine, Oregano Croutons, Parmigiano Reggiano, Spanish Anchovy
Mediterranean Salad$13.00
Heirloom Tomato, Cucumber, Red Onion, Feta, Olives, Barley Rusks, Sherry Vinaigrette
Beet Salad$13.00
Spinach, Goat Cheese, Walnuts, Mint, Pear, Chardonnay Vinaigrette

Sandwiches

Served with Mixed Greens or French Fries

Certified Angus Beef Burger$16.00
Cheddar Cheese, Cherrywood Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, House Cured Pickles, Water Works Island Dressing
Roast Beef Sandwich$18.00
Gouda, Crispy Onions, Horseradish Cream
Turkey Burger$16.00
Aged White Cheddar, Sauteed Onions, Lettuce, Tomato, Cranberry Mayo
Grilled Portobello Panini$12.00
Spinach, Onion, Red Pepper Aioli

Entrees

Skuna Bay Salmon$22.00
Sautéed Spinach, Confit Fingering Potatoes, Apple Cider Beurre Blanc
Lemon-Pepper Chicken Breast$18.00
Swiss Chard, Yukon Gold Potato Puree, Rosemary Pan Jus
Certified Angus Beef Filet Mignon (6 oz.)$28.00
Asparagus, Marbled Potatoes, W-1 Steak Sauce
Pressed Rosemary Tofu$14.00
Swiss Chard, Whipped Sweet Potato, Beurre Noisette

What 1,869 people are saying

Water Works Restaurant & Lounge reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.1

4.1 based on all time ratings

4.0Food
4.1Service
4.3Ambience

Noise • Moderate

1,869 Reviews

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HappyDiner
Philadelphia County1 review
1.0
Dined on June 21, 2015
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
I would not recommend this restaurant. Buffet line was more than 10 minutes long. Food was mediocre at best, and service was lacking. We asked for coffee and one person received a luke-warm cup, while the other received nothing for several minutes because they were brewing it (it's brunch - seems standard that coffee should constantly be available). When more coffee was requested, it took more than 15 minutes to get a cup. Brunch was extremely expensive for something not special at all, and they charged $3.50 for a glass of orange juice. When we were done eating we had to flag the waiter down to request our check after waiting for several minutes. I would NOT recommend this terribly overpriced place to anyone.
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All4glastonbury VIP
New York City55 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 14, 2015
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Celebrating a special event was worth it for the pictures - location and grounds are wonderful. Maitre' d was warm and inviting - it would be great if he could mentor staff to be more attentive and warm. Food was "fine" - nothing special. Everyone seems good with their food - salmon, chicken, tofu, but my husband said Duck was very weak. Biggest issue though was the attentiveness of wait staff and everything took a VERY long time. I was dining with some "elderly" folk so by the time dinner came they were ready to leave. Would try again in the hopes that this was an off-night.
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Dave VIP
Philadelphia County28 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 13, 2015
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food. Fantastic view. Very attentive and friendly waitstaff. I was disappointed to learn that this would be a banquet/ event venue only in the future.
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Jennygee
Philadelphia County13 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 7, 2015
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I have never been behind the Art Museum!!! The view was fabulous!!! The food was delicious!!! Well worth the money spent!!
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Pattyvk VIP
Miami - Dade20 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 31, 2015
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
With such an historic and potentially beautiful venue, you'd think the business would respect it with good food and decor. This city enjoys the luxury of having quite a few excellent restaurateurs who bewitch the most unassuming of places into world class gems. Just imagine the culinary landmark this would be if the likes of Jose Garces got his hands on the Waterworks Restaurant! What a shame.
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pmw13
Philadelphia County1 review
1.0
Dined on May 10, 2015
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
We reserved a 5:00pm table for 8 on Mother's Day and everyone in my family was ecstatic when we were seated. The restaurant overlooks the city and specifically Boat House Row. The art museum, waterfall and walking trails add even more to the experience. We were seated promptly and ordered by 5:30..and then waited, and waited. Understanding it was Mother's day everyone was patient and enjoyed the surroundings and incredible view. Then we waited..and waited, then asked for more wine, but they no longer had the wine we had, only a comparable wine - in taste, not price! Knowing we were going to a place like Waterworks, everyone went hungry and excited for a good meal. Over two hours later we would have been happy with McDonald's. Finally, the food came out around 7:30 and inevitably they served my mom the wrong dish (on mothers day after waiting 2:30 to eat). I ended up eating a dish I didn't order and the server and/or manager never apologized for the mistake. The only apology was from me to my family for making the reservations. The View is NOT worth the aggravation, the food was awful. A steak knife was needed for every dish - filet, chicken, pork and duck, because they were so hard - but our server never stopped to ask . I wasn't expecting anything great, but I wasn't expecting them to rely 100% on the view. Management/staff at the Waterworks are either slow or they are deliberately trying to extend the length of your meal to increase liquor/wine/beer costs. Spend your money somewhere that cares.
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SouthPhillyQuanda
Philadelphia County2 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 10, 2015
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Visited Waterworks restaurant for Mother's day brunch.. Food was excellent- especially the french toast (one of my favorites) and the salmon!! When making reservations, I requested outside seating but the restaurant was unable to accomodate me due to the volume of guests dining that special day. I was annoyed but went with the flow. Hopefully, my next visit to the restaurant I'll be able to be seated on the outside to enjoy the view of the river. Other than that, I would recommend the restaurant to others wholeheartedly!! I give it 5 stars!!
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BrunchingBrittany
Philadelphia County5 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 9, 2015
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
they didnt give us any dining points... and we got engaged on this outing!! SIGH
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Veggiegirl25
Philadelphia County13 reviews
1.0
Dined on May 9, 2015
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
The chairs were sticky, the service was poor, and the food was awful. The wait time for our food was about an hour!! and when it arrived it was such poor quality!! Terribly disappointing experience.
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia County5 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 3, 2015
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
I wanted to try the Water Works Restaurant because I often run past it, and it seemed like it would have a nice view and be good for brunch. The view is about what I had expected - a nice view of boathouse row and the river, you can see the bikers / runners go by on the other side of the river on a Sunday morning. However, the food was such a disappointment. I guess part of it was my fault for not doing my research, but I wasn't expecting a pricey buffet. At first I was impressed by the selection - hot food, omelette bar, raw bar, desserts - but I quickly found that food that looks good doesn't necessarily taste that great. Nothing was particularly bad, but neither is it something I will return to, especially given the price.
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640 Water Works Dr, Philadelphia, PA 19130

Additional information

Cross street
Kelly Drive
Neighborhood
Art Museum
Hours of operation
We are available for catering events 7 days a week
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mediterranean, American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
$6 valet for day events. $12 valet for evening events. Public parking also available.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Dancing, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.waterworksrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(215) 236-9002
Catering
Please contact us for details at events@waterworksrestaurant.com or 215.236.9002.
Private party facilities
Celebration dinners in the Engine House. Romantic evenings on the Riverside Veranda. Business lunches in the Breezeway. Casual cocktails in the Caretaker’s Lounge. Wedding receptions under the Pavilion. All these can only be found at the Water Works Restaurant and Lounge.

Water Works Restaurant & Lounge

About this restaurant

Not available on OpenTable

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Additional information

Menu

Appetizers

Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes$16.00

Mediterranean Flatbread$9.00

Housemade Chicken Chorizo$9.00

Grilled Octopus$14.00

Beef Skewers$14.00

Steamed Mussels$12.00

Chilled Shellfish

East Coast Oysters

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail$16.00

Soups & Salads

Lobster Bisque$12.00

Soup du Jour

Mesculin Salad$11.00

Caesar Salad$11.00

Mediterranean Salad$13.00

Beet Salad$13.00

Sandwiches

Certified Angus Beef Burger$16.00

Roast Beef Sandwich$18.00

Turkey Burger$16.00

Grilled Portobello Panini$12.00

Entrees

Skuna Bay Salmon$22.00

Lemon-Pepper Chicken Breast$18.00

Certified Angus Beef Filet Mignon (6 oz.)$28.00

Pressed Rosemary Tofu$14.00

What 1,869 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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