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Bolo, Philadelphia, PA

Bolo

4.5 (22)
$50 and over
Puerto Rican
2025 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA 19103

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 32 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Innovative
Bolo, Philadelphia’s premier Puerto Rican Dining Room & Rum Bar nestled in Rittenhouse Square, boasts an expansive menu of traditional and imaginative takes on Hispano-Caribbean cuisine. Chef Yun Josué Fuentes’, bi-level, ultra-colorful restaurant and Rum Bar transports guests through food, beverage, design, and atmosphere to the islands of Cuba, Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico, home to Chef Yun Josué Fuentes (2 time James Beard award semifinalist) and grandfather Juan “Bolo” Fuentes of whom Bolo is inspired by and named after. In addition to the creative, expertly-curated dinner menu, Bolo boasts a full rum-focused bar program with a variety of classic and signature cocktails, craft beer, wine and more. Bolo is open Monday through Thursday from 5pm - 10pm, Friday and Saturday from 5pm - 12am, and Sunday from 5pm - 9pm, with Daily happy hour from 5pm - 7pm. Bolo is located at 2025 Sansom Street. For more information, visit www.bolophl.com or Instagram: @bolo_phl. 267-639-2741

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Puerto Rican, Caribbean, Latin American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 22 people are saying

Bolo reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.0Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Philadelphia

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bolo delights with "phenomenal" food, featuring standout dishes like tuna ceviche and suckling pig. Guests praise the "excellent" service and "lively atmosphere," making it a top pick for celebrations. While some critiques mention preparation issues, the authentic Puerto Rican flavors and "wonderful" cocktails create memorable dining experiences.

22 Reviews
  1. Lynne

    Philadelphia37 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have been to Bolo several times in the past year. The food is consistently wonderful, the atmosphere is lovely and the service is great. I highly recommend it. As to particular dishes, the Cuban bean dumplings in chili sauce are superb,the braised short ribs just fall off the bone and the chicken is to die for. Great drinks too.

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  2. Patricia

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Absolutely delicious! My favorites were the warm green bean salad, short ribs and plantain entree. Still thinking about those wonderful flavors! I would definitely go again.

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  3. Kate

    Tampa1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing. Literally everything we ate was phenomenal. New Philly favorite.

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  4. Alethea Gayle

    Houston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Can’t miss on the menu. The pulpo was my favorite bite and I really enjoyed my mocktail too. Do not skip the ceviche, it’s excellent, especially the one with coconut milk. My dad is hard to please but he really enjoyed the food here.

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  5. Sophia

    Atlanta10 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on May 15, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    The host at the door wasn't inviting or warm. The lighting was so dark we couldn't read the menu or see anything. The food wasn't Cuban or resembled anything Cuban. The food wasn't hot nor did it taste good. Definitely not worth it. I thought I was going to a higher end Cuban food restaurant I'm so sorry I wasted my time celebrating my husband’s birthday at this establishment. We flew in from Atlanta and it was a complete disappointment! They had to pay people for the reviews I read. 🤦‍♀️

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  6. Hilary

    Philadelphia4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was amazing and the service was stellar.

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  7. Rick VIP

    Philadelphia27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The feedback around the table with no exception, was outstanding food 😋. Our Mother’s Day dinner will be remembered for a very long time.

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  8. Oscar

    Philadelphia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another great day with very good authentic Puerto Rican food

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  9. Varah Lynette

    Philadelphia13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We sat in the lounge and it was the CUTEST lil table. Food was great. The goat cheese and marcona almond situation was amazing. Mocktails were great.

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  10. Max

    Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Me and my wife went there because I looked up the best happy hour in Philadelphia. They did not disappoint! The food was incredible. The chef was there and couldn’t have been nicer. The service was excellent and went as far as explaining menu items. We will be back and highly recommend.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 32 times today
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2025 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Center City
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Puerto Rican, Caribbean, Latin American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
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