Granite Hill

Name: Granite Hill
Address: Philadelphia Museum of Art - 2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, United States, 19130
Telephone: (215) 684-7990
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4

4.0

1021 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary French

Good for special occasions
Great for brunch
Innovative

**PLEASE NOTE - we often have special menus which are specific to the museum programs such as themed buffet or "prix fixe" and will have special pricing. Please inquire with your host

Bright, calming and airy, Granite Hill is the Philadelphia Museum of Art’s pinnacle eatery operated by Starr Catering Group.

Upscale, modern twists on traditional American & French fare make the cuisine at Granite Hill as memorable as the art. Here, you’ll find an approachable French bistro menu filled with seasonal appetizers, entrée salads, omelets, and the freshest fish, as well as specialty cocktails and wines.

Join us for a meal and drink during your visit to Philadelphia’s most esteemed Museum!

**PLEASE NOTE - we often have special menus which are buffet or "prix fixe" and will have special pricing. Please inquire with your host

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary French
Hours of operation
LUNCH Tuesday through Friday, 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Saturday, 11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. BRUNCH Sunday, 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. DINNER Friday, 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Phone number
(215) 684-7990
Website
http://www.granitehillrestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Gerald Drummond
Catering
Stephen STARR Events can help you create a memorable event at Granite Hill or any of the museum's amazing spaces. For additional information visit www.starrevents.com.
Private party facilities
Please call for group dining availability.

Location
Philadelphia Museum of Art - 2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA 19130
Neighborhood
West Philadelphia
Cross street
Kelly Drive & Fairmount Avenue
Parking details
Public lot located behind Philadelphia Museum of Art and underground parking garage on premise.
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

French Onion Soup Gratinée$8.00
Gruyère de Comté
Franco-Vietnamese Summer Rolls$9.00
shrimp, pork, mint, peanut dip
Salt-Roasted Beets and Red Quinoa Salad$10.00
ricotta, arugula, Champagne vinaigrette
Arugula and Bacon Flatbread$11.00
smoked Scamorza, spicy tomato sauce
Roasted Parsnip-and-Pear Soup$9.00
sorrel puree
Granite Hill Green Salad$9.00
shaved cremini mushrooms, haricots verts, tarragon, red-wine vinaigrette

Mains

Chicken Confit Salad$13.00
winter greens, roasted butternut squash, pears, candied pecan, poppy seed vinaigrette
Grilled Chicken Paillard Salad$16.00
artichokes, shaved fennel, lemon vinaigrette, Parmesan crumbs
Vegetarian Portobello and Mozzarella Melt$13.00
watercress pistou, black pepper and Espelette fries
Croque-Madame$13.00
Parisian ham, sauce Mornay, fried egg, brioche, petite green salad
Herb-Roasted Free-Range Turkey Club$14.00
sourdough, avocado, applewood-smoked bacon, tomato, and green apple slaw
The Hill Burger$15.00
charbroiled house blend, Gruyre, caramelized onions, crisp house-made fries
Globe Artichoke Ravioli$18.00
porcini mushrooms, parsley, Parmigiano-Reggiano
Herbes de Provence Chicken$19.00
rotisserie breast of chicken, creamy Parmesan polenta, braised kale, thyme chicken jus
Roast Lamb Meatballs with Tomato Confit$20.00
eggplant, mint, yogurt, spiced lamb sauce
Pan-Roasted Branzino$22.00
braised fennel, charred cauliflower, gigante beans, caramelized onion tapenade
Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes$24.00
Napa cabbage, piquillo pepper slaw, sweet garlic aioli
Granite Hill Chef's Table$24.00
Selection of seasonal salads and vegetables, fish, meat, and artisanal cheese and charcuterie

What 1,021 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.0

4 based on all time ratings

4Food
4.2Service
4Ambience
0.4Value

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1,021 Reviews

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PG13 VIP
Philadelphia13 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 8, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Granite Hill is our favorite place for brunch. It is traditional and inventive at the same time. We always combine it with a visit to the museum. We are sorry it is closing for museum construction. However, we were told it will reopen in 15 months. We're looking forward to it!
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Fonda
Philadelphia4 reviews
4.0
Dined on January 6, 2017
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Reservation honored at the correct time (1 pm). However, we arrived 10 minutes early and the young person at the desk needs more training in how to show hospitality. My friend and I were told to come back at one, because reservations had to be honored "exactly" in a curt manner. Happily, another person at the desk greeted us warmly when we returned at the "exact" time. We both ordered the trout,which was prepared perfectly. Our server was friendly and did a great job. Fonda, Bala Cynwyd, PA
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Appreciatingdiner
New York City15 reviews
4.0
Dined on January 5, 2017
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Management of reservations and clearance of tables is poorly organized and terribly slow. On a Thursday, we waited 25 minutes for a party of four with minimal help from the staff. If you have any time constraints, skip it. I cannot imagine what it is like on the weekends!
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SUSANT
Philadelphia24 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 4, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Excellent food, as always. The chef's table is a great option for taste and value and the special cocktails, themed to tie in with the Museum of Art's key exhibit of the moment, are delicious. We're sorry the restaurant will be closed during the Museum's new renovation project and hope it will reopen as soon as possible.
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Rozzy
Philadelphia15 reviews
4.0
Dined on January 4, 2017
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Apart from the 15 minute wait, even with a reservation, this was a tasty meal, agreeably and promptly served. Granite Hill has been a definite plus for the Philadelphia Museum, even in its somewhat cramped space for sometimes overflowing crowds.
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Angie
Philadelphia13 reviews
4.0
Dined on January 3, 2017
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Good, basic food; large delicious salads; delicious cocktails, though limited selection. Menu is limited, but good for what it offers. It's a nice quiet place to have lunch and conversation before or after visiting the museum exhibits. Service was not great. They brought out 2 orders for our 4 person party, one was a salad and one was the entree. The salad and soup for the other 2 in the party didn't come out until we asked about it. Waiter apologized, but should have been on top of it. The restaurant was not anywhere near busy.
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia1 review
2.0
Dined on January 3, 2017
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Great location in the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and owned by Steven Starr, but the food is really not up to the standard of other Starr restaurants. Servers and other employees were friendly and professional. Hope the place gets better with the upcoming renovation.
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STEPHENK VIP
New York City19 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 1, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great way to spend a Sunday
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia2 reviews
4.0
Dined on January 1, 2017
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We went to Granite Hill for brunch on New Year's Day. Despite recent mixed reviews, it was a very pleasant experience. Our waiter, Michael, was very personable and attentive. The filet mignon was outstanding. Everything on the buffet was very good. The only suggestion that I would have for staff, which is also mentioned in other reviews, is that the cheese board could have been filled more frequently. Other than that, no complaints. Overall it was very enjoyable.
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia1 review
5.0
Dined on December 31, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Made reservation through Open Table for my wife's birthday (New Year's eve day). Got the table I requested by the window. Our waiter was terrific, personable and helpful, and the food was tasteful and well presented. My wife ordered the Chef's buffet table, which she loved, and I had the Greek Salad platter. Very nice all around. One of our favorite places to go for special occasions or whenever we have the time to spare while we're at the museum for an exhibition.
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Philadelphia Museum of Art - 2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA 19130

Additional information

Cross street
Kelly Drive & Fairmount Avenue
Neighborhood
West Philadelphia
Hours of operation
LUNCH Tuesday through Friday, 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Saturday, 11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. BRUNCH Sunday, 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. DINNER Friday, 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary French
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Public lot located behind Philadelphia Museum of Art and underground parking garage on premise.
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Gerald Drummond
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.granitehillrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(215) 684-7990
Catering
Stephen STARR Events can help you create a memorable event at Granite Hill or any of the museum's amazing spaces. For additional information visit www.starrevents.com.
Private party facilities
Please call for group dining availability.

Granite Hill

Not available on OpenTable

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Menu

Starters

French Onion Soup Gratinée$8.00

Franco-Vietnamese Summer Rolls$9.00

Salt-Roasted Beets and Red Quinoa Salad$10.00

Arugula and Bacon Flatbread$11.00

Roasted Parsnip-and-Pear Soup$9.00

Granite Hill Green Salad$9.00

Mains

Chicken Confit Salad$13.00

Grilled Chicken Paillard Salad$16.00

Vegetarian Portobello and Mozzarella Melt$13.00

Croque-Madame$13.00

Herb-Roasted Free-Range Turkey Club$14.00

The Hill Burger$15.00

Globe Artichoke Ravioli$18.00

Herbes de Provence Chicken$19.00

Roast Lamb Meatballs with Tomato Confit$20.00

Pan-Roasted Branzino$22.00

Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes$24.00

Granite Hill Chef's Table$24.00

What 1,021 people are saying

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