Apricot Stone

Name: Apricot Stone
Address: 1040 N 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA, United States, 19123
Telephone: (267) 606-6596
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8

401 Reviews

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

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Currently we are offering indoor and patio dining.
Tables of 2 guests are reserved for 1.5 hours and tables of 3+ guests a 2 hour dining period from original reservation time. We will hold your reservation up to 15 minutes past your reservation start time.
Please note that all reservations are for the first available table. Indoor/Outdoor requests can be made upon arrival, but may require an additional waiting time. We will try our best to accommodate your preference.

Apricot Stone is a cozy 25 seat candle lit BYOB restaurant with additional outdoor patio seating. Guests can share appetizers and enjoy large portioned entrée plates. The restaurant serves an assortment of traditional Armenian, Eastern Mediterranean, and Middle Eastern dishes. The menu is comprised of plenty of vegetarian, vegan, gluten free, and fresh domestic meats.

There is a 3.95% processing fee on all card payments.
We offer dine in, take out, catering and delivery through our online ordering partners.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 7, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(267) 606-6596
Website
http://www.apricotstonephilly.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Fimy Ishkhanian

Location
1040 N 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19123
Neighborhood
Fishtown
Cross street
Our doors are located on N. American St. before George St.
Parking details
Parking is difficult to find on the street especially on the weekends. We strongly recommend arriving in Taxi, Uber or Lyft. The subway stop at Girard is very convenient as it is about a five minute walk.
Public transit
The Market-Frankford (Blue) Line Girard Avenue stop is conveniently located 3-4 blocks from the restaurant.
Additional
BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access

Popular dishes

Trio$18.00
select any three dips & salads below
Hummus$10.00
chickpeas, tahini, olive oil
Babaganoush$10.00
grilled eggplant, tahini, olive oil
Muhamara$10.00
roasted red peppers, walnuts, molasses
Lebni$10.00
greek yogurt, garlic, olive oil
Jajukh$10.00
yogurt, diced cucumbers, mint
Tabouleh$10.00
chopped parsley, bulgur wheat, vegetables
Israeli Salad$10.00
diced vegetables, citrus dressing
Imam Bayaldi$10.00
baked eggplant, tomatoes. peppers, onions
Eggplant Salad$10.00
baked eggplant, fresh green & red peppers
Beet Salad$10.00
beets in a vinaigrette, arugula, walnuts
Fresh Vegetables Strips$4.00

Mezze

Stuffed Grape Leaves$7.00
rice & vegetables, served cold
Spanakopita$5.00
phyllo stuffed with spinach & cheese
Cheese Boreg$5.00
phyllo dough stuffed with mixed cheeses
Manti$18.00
ground beef dumplings served in chicken broth with garlic yogurt & sumac
Grilled Cheese$9.00
homemade cheese stuffed in pita
Lahmajoun$5.00
flat dough with diced beef & vegetables
Kibbeh Kufteh$5.00
bulgur shells stuffed with ground beef
Falafel
served with tershi pickles, tahini, and pita
- 4 Pieces$9.00
Grilled Vegetables$8.00
Rice Pilaf$5.00
rice & noodles cooked in chicken broth
Mujaddara$5.00
lentil, bulgur wheat, caramelized onions

Skewers

Lamb or Filet Kebab$16.00
Chicken Kebab or Shawarma$14.00
Luleh Kebab$15.00

Entrée Plates

served with rice pilaf, two choices from dips or small salads & pita

Mix Platter$30.00
choose 3
Lamb or Filet Kebab$28.00
Chicken Kebab or Shawarma$25.00
Luleh Kebab$26.00
Falafel$22.00

Entrée Salads

$11; add lamb or filet $8 | chicken, luleh, falafel $7

Greek Salad
lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, olives, feta
Fattoush
lettuce, vegetables, arugula, marinated pita

Desserts

Baklava with Walnuts$6.00
layers of phyllo and walnuts
Khataif$8.00
shredded dough with cream & cheese baked to order, served hot
Gatnabur$6.00
Armenian rice pudding with blossom water

Dinner for Two

$85; 2 guests maximum

Dips & Small Salad Trio
Grape Leaves (2)
Cheese Boreg (1)
Spanakopita (1)
Falafel Balls (2)
Entrée Salad
Rice Pilaf
Lamb or Filet Skewer
Chicken, Luleh Kebab, or Shawarma
Choice of Dessert (1)

Mezze for Two

$75

Dips & Small Salad Trio
Grape Leaves (2)
Cheese Boreg (2)
Spanakopita (2)
Falafel Balls (2)
Kibbeh Kufteh (2)
Manti
Shared Dessert

Taste of Apricot Stone

$40 per person; required for groups of 7+; served family style; Courses accompanied by pita

Assorted Dips and Small Salads to Share on The Table

Assorted Dips and Small Salads to Share on The Table

Hot Appetizers

Cheese Boreg or Spanakopita
Falafel
Shared Manti

Entrée

Shared Rice Pilaf
Choice of Skewer

Choice of Dessert

Choice of Dessert

What 401 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Philadelphia
Best Value

401 Reviews

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ChrisGasp
Philadelphia
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Apricot is an absolute gem among an already-ridiculous Philadelphia food scene. The staff is phenomenal, the food is authentic (and cheap), the atmosphere is great and the location is perfect. We either eat-in or get takeout once a week and will never stop. 5/5/5/5/5
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BrittanyJ
Philadelphia
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Fabulous traditional Armenian/Mediterranean tapas. We had the mezze for two and it was so good I finished my leftovers for breakfast. The muhamara is a must!
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Missy
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved the food. I would highly recommend it. The only problem is parking.
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JanetB
Philadelphia
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on October 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Apricot Stone is the BEST mediterranean restaurant in PHILLY; for the most authentic, consistently simple and delicious food. Price is fair, BYOB and almost feels like you are somewhere overseas. Great friendly service! will always return!
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OpenTable Diner
Detroit
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Ara and his family were fabulous and welcoming! We had two little ones under the age of 3 with us and they were so accommodating.
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MichaelG
Washington DC
12 reviews
vip
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on October 9, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience5
Great value on the prix fixe meals and great ambience outside in the courtyard!
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Randy
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Enjoyed meeting book author We love byob We enjoyed the food and portions were large so happy to have some for today!
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cccj
Washington DC
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Easily some of the best Mediterranean food in a long time. Loved the Manti.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 19, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience3
Excellent food, superb waitstaff. Parking (like all of Philly) was a pain.
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ScottS
Philadelphia
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was great and so was the food. Would highly recommend.
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SebastianR
Philadelphia
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The staff was helpful and nice. We did the meal for two and it was amazing. Love the outdoor seating. Seriously one of the best in the area.
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DaraB
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always exceptional food and service. Rivals Suraya always.
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vamosrafa04
Philadelphia
128 reviews
vip
4.0
128 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience4
Dinner was delicious and our server was very nice, however, the timing of our courses was completely off!
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Nikki
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was incredible!! We got the "dinner for two" deal for $85, which is a little bit of everything. It was a great deal that left us stuffed! It was also a nice August night and we got to sit outside on the pedestrian alley. It was a busy Saturday and the staff was rushing around but we still felt attended to. Highly recommend!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great food and large portions. Intimate setting indoors and large outdoor seating area
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This gem of a restaurant offers everything from friendly staff, great tasting authentic food, and wonderful ambiance. Definitely a place to remember and return! The staff were very attentive and the menu is very easy to choose from. We selected an assortment of appetizers and mezzes. Everything tasted fabulous! The rice pudding desert was a fantastic treat!!!
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Michele
Philadelphia
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Best stuffed grape leaves and hummus I have ever had!
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was absolutely incredible! We had the spanakopita and cheese boreg to start and had to resist ordering more as to not spoil our dinner. We each did a entree plate and could not stop raving about it. The falafel is some of the best I’ve had in years and was even better combined with all the sides! I cannot wait to go back!!
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46XY
New York Area
32 reviews
vip
5.0
32 reviews
Dined on July 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Very good food, BYOB and a nice outdoor space. We’ll be back.
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SteveD
Philadelphia
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on July 1, 2023
overall1food5service5ambience4
They charge a FLAT $3.95 credit card usage fee, which they DO NOT even tell you of in advance, be it on the menu, verbally, or otherwise! I will NEVER EVER frequent this establishment EVER again, and I will make sure to spread the word! A 3% credit card fee is the industry norm! Never have I ever seen or heard of a FLAT fee of any kind, let alone an outrageous one of $3.95!
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murr
Philadelphia
34 reviews
vip
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on June 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience3
Wonderful menu choices, very attentive server, everything was delicious! Only disappointment was that the platter with skewer, rice pilaf, and 2 sides, was presented with the rice and hummus and baba all kind of mixed together.
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KoryA
Philadelphia
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on June 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Exceptional time - the dinner for two is one of the best values in the city but also not just a great value but every dish is delicious - we can't recommend enough. It was our first time eating inside post-pandemic vs outside or take out in the past and its so intimate, quiet and great service. We will be back soon!
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SueO
Philadelphia
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on June 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Hands down - the best Armenian food ! Love it !!! And service is great !
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ZAmaybe
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 3, 2023
overall3food5service1ambience2
No visit from the waiter until after we're finished. The busser provided more attentive service to us.
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lobster101
Philadelphia
421 reviews
vip
5.0
421 reviews
Dined on May 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
WE had a delicious dinner. We ordered cheese boreg, lamb platters, and baklava. Everything was fabulous and it's very authentic. Pilaf is made perfectly and the portions are ample. Always a fabulous evening. It's also a BYOB. Thank you Apricot Stone.
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Colin
Oklahoma City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was delicious, wait staff very friendly. Would definitely go back.
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love this place! Come here all the time. The staff is amazing. BYOB. Great quality for the price
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EdwardG
Philadelphia
74 reviews
vip
3.0
74 reviews
Dined on May 20, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience3
Nice local neighborhood restaurant with good service & good food.
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MarkH
Philadelphia
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience3
Really, really good Mediterranean food! Everything was perfect temp and flavor!! The Mezze for 2 was a palate adventure!! Highly recommend Apricot Stone!
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EliseR
Philadelphia
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fresh, delicious, authentic and a great menu. The servers are lovely and a huge plus it's BYOB. I absolutely love the Tasting for Two option. You get so many excellent dips with pita, spanikopita, the Cheese Boreg (I could eat 5 of these) and the skewers and dessert. Can't wait to go back!
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lobster101
Philadelphia
421 reviews
vip
5.0
421 reviews
Dined on May 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We always have a delicious meal. We ordered mezes, lamb skewers, manti, falafel and Israeli salad. of course dessert! this is one of the best restaurants in the city! Sat outdoors and the weather was perfect! Thanks Apricot Stone!
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OpenTable Diner
Charleston
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
First experience - loved the restaurant especially the outdoor seating. Great food and great vibe!
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JeanneW
Philadelphia
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our family spent a wonderful Friday evening at Apricot Stone. The weather was perfect and we were able to dine outside. The food was absolutely delicious and the service was to perfection. We can’t wait to return.
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KennethW
Philadelphia
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always five star all around. A family favorite. Took my sister-in-law visiting from upstate NY and my niece... they loved it! Manti is a personal favorite. Love that it became a permanent menu item.... was just a special years ago.
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Mariam
New York Area
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely delicious food, great service, and sooo affordable!
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ThomasW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious, authentic Mediterranean small plates. The Manti dish was one of the tastiest, most unique dishes I've had in a long time. I would go back for that alone. A little small on the inside, but they offer a nice outdoor seating area with plenty of foot traffic for people watching.
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LisaS
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My husband and I enjoyed EVERYTHING that was brought out! We did the Taste of Apricot Stone option, and WOW. There was so much food we even had some leftovers. And the desserts were also amazinggg! I am looking forward to going back, hopeful that we get the same waitress since she was very helpful and kind :-) but I’m sure everyone there would be just as great!
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 26, 2023
overall5food4service4ambience4
Great night out with excellent food!! BYOB really is an awesome touch.
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KarenC
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was really great. We had such a wonderful time celebrating a friend’s birthday. We would go back again.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic, food is amazing, really fun place to dine at
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

FAQs

Apricot Stone does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Apricot Stone also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (267) 606-6596.

Apricot Stone is rated 4.8 stars by 401 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 7, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1040 N 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19123

Additional information

Cross street
Our doors are located on N. American St. before George St.
Neighborhood
Fishtown
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Parking is difficult to find on the street especially on the weekends. We strongly recommend arriving in Taxi, Uber or Lyft. The subway stop at Girard is very convenient as it is about a five minute walk.
Public transit
The Market-Frankford (Blue) Line Girard Avenue stop is conveniently located 3-4 blocks from the restaurant.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Fimy Ishkhanian
Additional
BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access

Website
http://www.apricotstonephilly.com/
Phone number
(267) 606-6596

Apricot Stone

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Falafel

Falafel Balls (2)

Cheese Boreg or Spanakopita

Dips & Small Salads

Trio$18.00

Hummus$10.00

Babaganoush$10.00

Muhamara$10.00

Lebni$10.00

Jajukh$10.00

Tabouleh$10.00

Israeli Salad$10.00

Imam Bayaldi$10.00

Eggplant Salad$10.00

Beet Salad$10.00

Fresh Vegetables Strips$4.00

Mezze

Stuffed Grape Leaves$7.00

Spanakopita$5.00

Cheese Boreg$5.00

Manti$18.00

Grilled Cheese$9.00

Lahmajoun$5.00

Kibbeh Kufteh$5.00

Falafel

Grilled Vegetables$8.00

Rice Pilaf$5.00

Mujaddara$5.00

Skewers

Lamb or Filet Kebab$16.00

Chicken Kebab or Shawarma$14.00

Luleh Kebab$15.00

Entrée Plates

Mix Platter$30.00

Lamb or Filet Kebab$28.00

Chicken Kebab or Shawarma$25.00

Luleh Kebab$26.00

Falafel$22.00

Entrée Salads

Greek Salad

Fattoush

Desserts

Baklava with Walnuts$6.00

Khataif$8.00

Gatnabur$6.00

Dinner for Two

Dips & Small Salad Trio

Grape Leaves (2)

Cheese Boreg (1)

Spanakopita (1)

Falafel Balls (2)

Entrée Salad

Rice Pilaf

Lamb or Filet Skewer

Chicken, Luleh Kebab, or Shawarma

Choice of Dessert (1)

Mezze for Two

Dips & Small Salad Trio

Grape Leaves (2)

Cheese Boreg (2)

Spanakopita (2)

Falafel Balls (2)

Kibbeh Kufteh (2)

Manti

Shared Dessert

Taste of Apricot Stone

Assorted Dips and Small Salads to Share on The Table

Assorted Dips and Small Salads to Share on The Table

Hot Appetizers

Cheese Boreg or Spanakopita

Falafel

Shared Manti

Entrée

Shared Rice Pilaf

Choice of Skewer

Choice of Dessert