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Keating's Rope & Anchor Bar + Kitchen

3.9
3.9
246 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American
Welcome to Keating’s Rope & Anchor, Bar + Kitchen, a social eatery where friends gather over waterfront views, toast to milestones and retreat to savor a taste of culinary craftsmanship.

A riverside respite, Rope & Anchor serves up contemporary American cuisine with an emphasis on sustainable seafood, locally sourced ingredients and hand crafted cocktails. Our refined menu pares perfectly with magnificent views, live entertainment and nautical flair.

With weathered textures, maritime influences and bold spaces – Keating’s Rope & Anchor, Bar + Kitchen embraces the heritage of Penn’s Landing in a artistically curated way. You’re invited to step out of the bustling city and into our urban oasis along the Delaware River. Cheers!

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 2 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary American, American

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (215) 521-6509

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive chef

    Executive Chef Matthew Andrew

  • Catering

    Private dining room capable of seating up to 75 people with great waterfront views.

  • Private party facilities

    Specialty menus offered for parties of 20 or more.

  • Private party contact

    Mukul Patel: (215) 521-6508

  • Neighborhood

    Penn's Landing

  • Cross street

    Dock Street

  • Parking details

    Discounted parking fee of $10 for up to three hours.

  • Public transit

    The 25 bus stops directly at the entrance to the Hilton Hotel.

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Entertainment, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 246 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.9
3.9 based on all time ratings
  • 3.9Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 3.7Value

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall2food1service1ambience3
    The hostess was not friendly. The omelet station was taken down early, before 11:30. We got there at 11:10. The buffet food was cold.
  2. WeldonB

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and environment was great
  3. SeanF

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 26, 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Main restaurant closed. Only bar area and bar tables open. We’re told that they must have not let Open Table know. Staff was friendly if overburdened. My cheesesteak was large and good. My daughter enjoyed her flatbread pizza. Service took a bit longer than ideal due to understaffing. Also went here for buffet breakfest as staying in the hotel. The main restaurant is nicer with good views of the water/Camden in the distance.
  4. Nikki

    Philadelphia

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My husband and I stayed at the Hilton Penny’s Landing and ate here for the convenience, but the restaurant did not disappoint! The wait staff were friendly and professional, the ambience was wonderful (we sat at a table with a view of the river) and the food was delicious!!!!!
  5. PeggyB

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 22, 2022

    overall2food1service4ambience3
    I would not go here again. Food was awful. Place was deserted
  6. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 15, 2022

    overall2food3service4ambience4
    No one’s fault just short staffed
  7. CamilleB

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2022

    overall2food2service2ambience2
    This was not what I expected - definitely disappointed!!!!!
  8. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 20, 2022

    overall3food1service5ambience2
    My boyfriend and I went to celebrate our birthday's here . We were greeted very nicely , the lady said happy birthday to the both of us and she gave us a free piece of cake, which was very kind . BUT the food was not good at all, i would never eat here or go here again . My boyfriend got deviled eggs for $13 and it only came with 2 small deviled eggs ... so the price isn't worth it either.
  9. Karenator

    Los Angeles

    67 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    67 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We dined here because we were staying at the hotel, and were very happy we did. The food and service were both excellent!
  10. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 4, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Birthday for My Husband the food was great. The Server was wonderful. The Chocolate Birthday Cake was delicious
  11. MartinH

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 3, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience3
    The only thing worse than the service, was the food. Wilted, bland vegetables, overcooked steak and inedible swordfish was our experience. For what we received, the meal was way overpriced. We expected more from a restaurant in the Hilton.
  12. HappyEating

    New York Area

    31 reviews

    4.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Returned for outdoor dining! Brought a friend from out of town here for dinner. We were hoping to sit outside however the host claimed outside was closed for table service. Yet people were dining outside. We made the best of our time per usual. Avocado toast was a hit. The salmon was blah.
  13. AviatorCQ

    Chicago

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 18, 2022

    overall2food2service3ambience3
    The entire reason I booked dinner at this location was to sit outside. I requested an outside table when I booked. Outside seating is and has been closed for some time due to staffing issues the restaurant has been having. They should have told me when I booked the reservation. The limited staff that was there did the best they could, but the service pretty bad and food was terrible. Horrible experience and the price was really expensive.
  14. OpalC

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2022

    overall3food5service1ambience5
    Food was good but the service was terrible. We refilled our own water. Never saw the waiter after he took our order. Kitchen staff brought our food and we had to ask another waiter to get our waiter to bring the check. There was a concert next door and our restaurant still had music playing over the speaker so there was loud clashing music. The views were great.
  15. RebeccaL

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 28, 2022

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    Great food, great atmosphere, great waiter, slow kitchen. Over all great experience.
  16. JackieS

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience. The hostess Brigette, was excellent.
  17. TrizzCarter

    Philadelphia

    10 reviews

    1.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on July 24, 2022

    overall1food1service2ambience1
    The food was bland and chewy. The drinks were mediocre. The atmosphere was lame. I would not advise anyone to go to this place. I fully renovation and menu upgrade is required.
  18. ShanaB

    Washington DC

    11 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on July 24, 2022

    overall3food3service5ambience3
    the dining experience was casual. It is great for quick food.
  19. SvetlanaL

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 3, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Good good, service and really nice ambience. Beautiful views from the water front area.
  20. SaraM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I liked it, everything is perfect and I like to go there again and again
  21. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 1, 2022

    overall4food1service5ambience4
    My martinis tasted like toilet water. Great service staff was fantastic! But I won’t be back. From out of town stopped for lunch for business. I spent $120 on lunch for myself and gave the server a $30 tip. Ordered 2 dirty martinis and calamari appetizer and crab cake lunch entree. Fried calamari was great but my crab cakes weren’t what I expected for the price I paid I would expect that they would… taste good? Tasted like canned tuna mixed with mayo. This is a highly rated restaurant in the city what happened?? Did I just go at an off time?? The staff was fabulous from the hostess to the server but I definitely won’t be back the quality of the food wasn’t what I expected. I am from out of town this was a very disappointing experience I thought center city dining especially at this establishment would be a better experience.
  22. YashiraA

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Husband looked up a place and he came up with this place, so we have it a try and it was wonderful from the service the food the staff and everything came out on time. Will go again
  23. Edward

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 23, 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    food was OK. Service was good, kept the water glass filled. Bar was not open at 2 PM. Floor needs a good cleaning.
  24. MegaB

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 19, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    They have poor communication skills. I called 10 times requesting outdoor seating, not once did they tell me that their outdoor is not open till later in the day. I had a reserve for noon and the outdoors was not open till after 3pm. We have small children under 5 who cannot be vaccinated so we are still very hesitant with indoor dining. Very disappointed.
  25. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 5, 2022

    overall3food3service5ambience3
    First, and it’s my mistake, but so thought from the pics were rooftop. So passing other rooftop establishments and then finding out we were nearly ground level was a little disappointing. I ordered the ribeye and the seasoning was weird and they did not cook it medium rare as requested. It came out medium well I’d say and was gray. My husband hated the swordfish. There waiter was great. O
  26. MMMM

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a lovely lunch, attentive service good food and it wasn't too crowded.
  27. TommyC

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 29, 2022

    overall2food3service2ambience1
    Booked a table to celebrate my son finishing third in the Rowing National Championship and specifically requested an outdoor table. Upon arrival, I reiterated the same request in order to enjoy the scheduled fireworks and celebrate my son’s accomplishments. The hostess said that it wasn’t an issue with the seating. Fifteen minutes later, the hostess said that too many people have moved outside and that we would have to be seated inside. She expressed that we would be able to see the fireworks next to the bay window. I capitulated. Needless to say, we could not enjoy the fireworks as they were nowhere near the windows. Ultimately, the food service was fine and the wait staff was attentive.
  28. Kyle

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 29, 2022

    overall2food3service1ambience3
    We had a reservation and they said we couldn’t sit because they didn’t have enough servers. Instead we say ourselves and just used bar service no problem
  29. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    10 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Had Sunday dinner at Keatings. Made a reservation but waited about 5 minutes before someone came over to seat us. I had the swordfish entree. It was surprisingly good. I also ordered the calamari... Word of caution, it's very spicy but it's good.
  30. JeffW

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience4
    Server was not pleasant at all. Acted like he didn’t want to be there and anything we asked for was a “bother” - also food was not good. Ordered the Delmonico steak and sent back twice - ordered “medium” and first one was well done, and the second one came out raw in the middle. We were literally the only diners in the restaurant so they should have been able to cook a single steak correctly. Ended up just having the burger which was plain and basic. My companion had the Philly cheesesteak, came out with a greasy roll. All in all the only thing that was good about this restaurant was the view of the water.
  31. BriannaH

    Baltimore

    4 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    overall2food2service2ambience2
    Brunch is buffet style not what offered per Open Table brunch menu
  32. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2022

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    Was expecting more on the menu basic burgers cheese steak chicken wings type of place. I was looking for calamari and they had it on their menu and their website but yet didn’t offer it on their fixed menu
  33. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 26, 2022

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    The service was really good, the waiter was polite and attentive. The food was on the salty side, so if you love salty food and fantastic service this is the place to go.
  34. MelanieB

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely delicious! Beautiful view and gracious hosts!
  35. Lori

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food. Just wish they had more food choices. Would still recommend the place.
  36. Alee

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Waiter was attentive, but restaurant wasn't full. Steak was good, asparagus was way over cooked- mushy. Menu advertised red potatoes. They were more likely white russet, they were tasty but looked more like breakfast potatoes than what I'd expect for dinner. Chocolate desserts looked great, tasted just okay.
  37. PaulaM

    West Palm Beach

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2022

    overall2food1service4ambience3
    Disappointed food menu had nothing to do with the menu on your website
  38. EmilyB

    Philadelphia

    31 reviews

    4.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    We had an early Saturday evening reservation and were given a roomy table with a wonderful water view. Our server was prompt and attentive, and we never felt rushed. The fish and chips were perfect and the cheesesteak was huge and delicious. We shared the triple chocolate cake for dessert and agreed it was a great choice.
  39. MrsLexi

    Philadelphia

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    An elegant restaurant but not over priced. I had the mini crab cakes and my husband had the salmon. Both entrees were perfectly portioned and superior in taste. We did share a Caesar salad prior to our dinners coming out which was very fresh. Our waiter was very friendly and made us feel very comfortable. I will definately go back during this Christmas season as the location is right next to the Winter Wonderland/Fest.
  40. JamesH

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2021

    overall4food3service4ambience3
    The service was very good, but the food was only good. About the same as any tavern in the area.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
  • 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

Keating's Rope & Anchor Bar + Kitchen offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (215) 521-6509.

Keating's Rope & Anchor Bar + Kitchen is rated 3.9 stars by 246 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 2 times today
Google Map for Keating's Rope & Anchor Bar + Kitchen

201 South Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia, PA 19106

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Dock Street

  • Neighborhood

    Penn's Landing

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary American, American

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Discounted parking fee of $10 for up to three hours.

  • Public transit

    The 25 bus stops directly at the entrance to the Hilton Hotel.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Executive Chef Matthew Andrew

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Entertainment, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (215) 521-6509

  • Catering

    Private dining room capable of seating up to 75 people with great waterfront views.

  • Private party facilities

    Specialty menus offered for parties of 20 or more.

  • Private party contact

    Mukul Patel: (215) 521-6508

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