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Germantown Garden - Permanently Closed, Philadelphia, PA

Germantown Garden - Permanently Closed

3.7
3.7
730 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
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Nestled in Northern Liberties and marked with wooden terraces, we are a puppy friendly casual restaurant. Our Americana menu is curated by Chef Hee “Chino” Chang. We also offer Craft Cocktails Pitchers. We are pup friendly .

We've teamed up with local chicken joint Hunnies and slider joint Tiny's to bring you a few fan favorites from their menu as well!

Brunch menu is offered on the weekends from 12p - 230p.

*10min grace period with reservations.
**A 20% service charge will be added to the bill for your server.
***Standard Seating = Indoor Dining.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Burgers
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:30 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (267) 214-0086
  • Website
    http://germantowngarden.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Chef Chino
  • Private party facilities
    For private event inquiries please text 267-214-0086.
  • Location
    1029 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19123
  • Neighborhood
    Fishtown
  • Cross street
    Germanton Ave x Pollard St
  • Parking details
    Street parking is around the neighborhood and there are a few lots by the Filmore. Uber & Lyft are probably easiest.
  • Public transit
    2min walk from the Piazza & 5min walk from Girard Station
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 730 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

3.7
3.7 based on recent ratings
  • 3.7Food
  • 3.8Service
  • 4Ambience
  • 3.5Value

Noise • Moderate

731 Reviews

  1. shaylaw

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 24, 2021

    overall3food5service2ambience2
    I booked the igloo outside and was told that the restaurant was permanently closing and outside seating was not available. The restaurant had 1 server and the manager had to help. The food was really good. I just wish it was on the website that the igloo option wasn’t available.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 19, 2021

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    It was terrible did not get seated the host was rude and me and my date left

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  3. Jessy

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 18, 2021

    overall1food1service4ambience4
    There is no parking, the people at the front desk didn’t know much about where I could park , I got a parking ticket , the food was not that great at all. I would never go back there .

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 18, 2021

    overall1food2service1ambience3
    Service and food have really decline since last year, very disappointed in our dinner reservation

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  5. CarolB

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 13, 2021

    overall2food1service5ambience2
    The food was horrible my salmon my husband and uncle was over cooked my asparagus was cold and the portions was small. The only things that the cook the wings where cook right my daughter and cousin food. We ordered sliders we ask for fried onions did not get them. The waiters where excellent the cook get three thumbs down 👎👎👎 when I here over the summer the food was amazing.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 12, 2021

    overall1food1service1ambience3
    I reserved an outside seat along with 4 other couples that came in after me. The hostess was nonchalant and told us that we needed to pay for outside seating…the website does not offer that option neither does open table. Although we asked for how to reserve the outside from the hostess, they were too busy on their telephones to be concerned with customer service. There was no resolve. Then the appetizers were horrible, my wife ordered calamari that was so over cooked it tasted like it was cooked twice and tasted like onion rings. We didn’t even stay for dinner!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 11, 2021

    overall1food1service3ambience1
    This was one of the worst experiences I’ve ever had. Completely overpriced and didn’t come close to expectations. Didn’t even end up eating a meal due the overpriced drinks and bad calamari we had as an appetizer

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 6, 2021

    overall1food3service1ambience2
    They add a 20 percent “service charge” for the server to your bill. This allows the servers to be inattentive and lazy and still get a good tip, which is what we experienced.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    6 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 5, 2021

    overall1food1service2ambience2
    I requested to sit outside in the bubble that was the reason I went to the restaurants for the ambience instead I will say on the other side and was told there was no outside seating. I ordered chicken fingers and fries the chicken was so dry that I was choking on it when I swallowed it even cut the roof of my mouth because it was so over cooked not to mention after that I didn’t see anything else on the menu that I want it so I ordered dessert which was a chocolate chip cookie sundae the cookie was so hard the ice cream had a all taste to it it was just horrible. I don’t know if the vesper side has a different menu but when I made reservations for Germantown Garden previously and sat on the side where the bubbles are everything was good I had no problems with my food I would never go back again

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 5, 2021

    overall3food2service3ambience2
    We booked for the bubble experience and didn’t get. That was one of the main reasons we went. Bt other than that everything was okay.

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  11. MilA

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 4, 2021

    overall4food4service2ambience4
    The server was more interested in watching Netflix at the bar than checking on us

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 27, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was me and my husband very first time at Germantown Garden and we’ve heard some good things about it. It was also our 19th wedding Anniversary. Everything was amazing and we will be back.

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  13. Nina

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 27, 2021

    overall1food2service5ambience5
    The service was awesome. The food selection was minimal. For the cost the value in amount of food did not match. Also bottomless mimosa are huge but they won’t allow you to share. Even though they are the same size and price as the shareable pitchers. I would have rather the option to pay for a pitcher of mimosas instead of bottomless. Overall it was a cute experience but I won’t be returning.

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  14. Tiffany

    Philadelphia

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Cool atmosphere amazing experience

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  15. Chris

    Philadelphia

    30 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2021

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Great place for brunch.

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 21, 2021

    overall5food4service4ambience4
    Nice music and food

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  17. Ilsia

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 13, 2021

    overall1food1service1ambience4
    Unfortunately we found a hair in our drink. The stewardess was not friendly and not welcoming at all. The response time was slow and when she was approached she chuckled and offered to give another drink.

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  18. LSmith

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 13, 2021

    overall3food1service3ambience5
    Scenery was nice but the Dinner menu was not appealing or appetizing and overpriced.

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  19. GeraldineJ

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 9, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The server we had was so good and on point she was right on everything and also the food was so good .

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  20. Jensw0rld

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 6, 2021

    overall3food2service5ambience5
    We dined outside for my birthday, it was a little cold but you can take really pretty pictures there. The food was okay however, there wasn’t a lot of options.

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  21. Lindsey

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 6, 2021

    overall1food1service2ambience2
    The margarita was over priced and tasted like it came directly from the toilet. We didn’t even finish the food because it was so unappetizing. This place is a perfect example of where not to recommend someone dine if they visit Philly. What an absolute waste of money and time

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  22. GeraldineJ

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2021

    overall5food5service1ambience5
    The server we had was the worse, she walked posted us some many time and when to the bar area sit down in her phone and talking to her like 20-25 to come to the table smh

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  23. AshlyC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 6, 2021

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    I had a good time. Would go back but just hope they have more people to help with the rush.

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  24. Nat222

    Orlando

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 6, 2021

    overall1food1service1ambience3
    Hyped for nothing. Truly did not like it at all. Sorry

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 5, 2021

    overall3food2service2ambience2
    The food was not great. The steak was over cooked and burned. The waiter was also not pleasant. Waiter removed plates from table without asking or without saying excuse me.

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  26. KristiK

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 31, 2021

    overall4food3service4ambience5
    The person that ordered JUST eggs was served after our food turned cold and we all quit waiting and finally finished.

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  27. jmleahy428

    Philadelphia

    12 reviews

    1.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on October 30, 2021

    overall1food1service1ambience3
    Worst dining experience I had in Philadelphia. Took us a solid 36 minutes to get a waitress (with a total of three tables filled in the place). Multiple pieces of silverware were dirty. Waitress repeatedly forgot our drinks, the bartender wasn’t doing a damn thing, and no one seemed to know what they were doing. Food came out all together (starters and dinner) and it was inedible and different temperatures. The other table next to us was also furious at their experience. They had plenty of staff but no one working. I would be wildly embarrassed if I owned this place. I would fire everyone (including myself), hire an entirely new staff and retrain them. The worst part is, I’m not picky. I’m pretty easy going. But this was a disaster and I was so sad I picked this place for my friends. Avoid at all costs or you’ll regret it.

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  28. AlbJosh

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 23, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Got stuck in traffic and they moved our reservations back twice for us. Got there and the good times started! Great service, great menu, the food was amazing! Did an awesome thing for my buddies Bday, it was a great time!

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  29. JessC

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My first time there, we will be returning. The food was wonderful and the drinks were delicious. See you guys soon

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 17, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I went by myself a as

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  31. AlexisC

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 16, 2021

    overall3food3service5ambience4
    wasn't a fan of the food, the drinks were okay. We weren't able to get lunch while in brunch hours

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 16, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was great

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  33. TierraM

    Baltimore

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 15, 2021

    overall2food1service3ambience1
    We traveled to Philly for the day and was excited to visit Germantown Garden. The service was great! The hostess and waitress were very kind and helpful. The food was bland. The drinks were okay, I guess. We didn’t finish them and didn’t get additional ones. We did have this cute rainbow cake but after we boxed up all of our food, to take for the road and give to someone in need we saw mice running around. I’m not sure if this was because of the outdoor seating or what but we got up out of there. The things that you see posted online compared to what you actually experience isn’t comparable.

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  34. deekayt11

    New York Area

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 14, 2021

    overall2food2service2ambience4
    A good place to get drinks. Food was nothing special. Very nice outside space

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  35. Nelson

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 14, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was a vibe me and my lady enjoyed our selfs, good food and service.

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  36. eagstrat

    Tampa

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 11, 2021

    overall1food4service1ambience2
    The place was deserted on a Monday night. Only two other tables of two besides ours and it took over 30 minutes to get a wedge salad after telling the waitress multiple times that we had to be out in an hour. Took another 15 minutes to get three sliders (ordered at same time as salad) when, in fact, we ordered six. They offered to make them but we were quickly running out of time to get to a concert and did not trust that they would be quick. Food was good but service and responsiveness were terrible. If they were crowded, I could understand delays but there was no excuse last night.

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  37. SusmitaP

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 10, 2021

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    At the time of reservation, I was given an open to select either standard menu or brunch menu. I selected "standard" menu from this option. However, when we were seated at the restaurant, we were told that only brunch menu was available and that there must have been some mistake on the reservation site. We didn't find much options on the brunch menu, so we decided to not have lunch there. Instead, we talked to a nearby restaurant. If I knew that only was the only option, I would not have made the reservation in the first place and could have saved the hassle for everyone.

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 10, 2021

    overall1food2service4ambience2
    The mimosa’s were terrible and the food was nothing to write home about. Nothing about the experience would make me want to return.

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    1.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 2, 2021

    overall1food1service2ambience2
    Decided to go here with my gfs for a girls night. Disappointed SMH To start there was a bug in an ice cube in my drink. We ordered a pitcher and when I showed my waitress she wasnt empathetic at all and then I suggested if she could just fill my pitcher back up which maybe 2 half glasses were poured out of it which she agreed. Then came back with a small glass and said my boss said he will give you just this. Ordered mussels they tasted sour. Our garlic parmesan corn taste like garlic only. The cajun shrimp penne was no where cajun flavored. Then to top it off we had to keep hunting down our waitress every time we needed her. I could continue on about our food and service SMH

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    11 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on October 2, 2021

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Went for their weekend brunch. Everything was relatively fine- decent for a weekend bottomless brunch in the city

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available

  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables

  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking

  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Germantown Garden - Permanently Closed offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (267) 214-0086.

Germantown Garden - Permanently Closed is rated 3.7 stars by 730 OpenTable diners.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Germantown Garden - Permanently Closed

1029 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19123

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Germanton Ave x Pollard St
  • Neighborhood
    Fishtown
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:30 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Burgers
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street parking is around the neighborhood and there are a few lots by the Filmore. Uber & Lyft are probably easiest.
  • Public transit
    2min walk from the Piazza & 5min walk from Girard Station
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Chino
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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