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kenLOVES Byob

4.8 (185)

$30 and under

American

701 N 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19123-2903

About this restaurant

Innovative
Neighborhood gem
Romantic

WE HAVE RECENTLY CHANGED OUR BUSINESS MODEL. WE ARE NOW DOING 6-COURSE PREFIX MENUS CHANGING WEEKLY. PLEASE MAKE A RESERVATION BY EMAILING kenlovesreservations@gmail.com INCLUDE YOUR NAME, PHONE NUMBER, AMOUNT OF PEOPLE, AND REQUESTED TIME/DATE IN THE EMAIL. CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE kenlovesbyob.com OR OUR SOCIAL MEDIA @kenlovesbyob FOR WEEKLY MENUS AND MORE INFORMATION.

Small, casual and cozy byob in Northern Liberties. Owned by Chef Paul Zelinsky. Everything is made in house from scratch with fresh and seasonal ingredients resulting in an ever evolving menu.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(267) 788-3781
Website
http://www.kenlovesbyob.com/
Payment options
Cash Only
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Paul Zelinsky
Private party facilities
We do private events! Rent the entire space for up to 25 people. Create a custom menu or let Chef surprise you!

Location
701 N 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19123-2903
Neighborhood
Center City
Cross street
3rd and fairmount
Parking details
Street Parking

What 185 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

4.8

4.8 based on all time ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

185 Reviews

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MarcO VIP
Philadelphia County7 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 30, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Paul is an amazing chef with great food. The restaurant is small, but boisterous and is a fun atmosphere. A great BYOB in NoLibs!
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RebeccaF
Philadelphia County4 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 25, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My family and I went to KenLoves BYOB for Christmas Eve 7 fishes special. This was an incredible experience. The food is incredible, perfect sized portions and super innovative. You're greeted by Chef Paul who takes you through the menu and the history of the dishes and it's like you're instantly part of the family. It was intimate but also private and I had easily the best food in Philadelphia. Hidden gem in Northern Liberties that everyone needs to frequent. It's a dining experience that makes you feel warm, inclusive, and above all FULL. Did I mention it's BYOB??? I'm lucky to live in the neighborhood!
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia County4 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 4, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was fresh and amazing! The owner/Chef Paul is outgoing and engaging with the guests and his cooking is top notch. Limited seating so be sure to book while you can.
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KerstinH
Chicago / Illinois1 review
3.0
Dined on November 30, 2022
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
I’ve had some great food at Ken’s, but this past time, the cacio y Pepe was way too peppery. The peanut butter corn cake with the veal was overly done and dry. Ultimately we were all disappointed.
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JackPhilly VIP
Philadelphia County135 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 19, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
NONE of this is negative! This is a very small place. The kitchen is in one corner of the room. The server handles the entire restaurant. The owner/chef is visible and willing to discuss the preparation of your dish if you're interested. It's a fun experience. It is not a white tablecloth stuffy place. THE FOOD is fantastic! Blackboard menu changes daily. We shared mussles in pumpkin beer as an app For mains we split the catfish etouffee and the brussel sprouts Plenty of food for two. All really tasty BYO & cash. Highly recommended.
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DavidJ
Philadelphia County23 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 13, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
If KL were located in Rittenhouse Sq or the suburbs somewhere, the place would be mobbed. But, it is not. And I say, "So what!" The food is superb. The quantities are ample. The ambience is a struggling OK. And that's the (meaningless) problem. So, what do you go to a restaurant for? The food? OR The outfits on the customers seated next to you? Wise up, folks, most people dress like fashionable slobs anyway. It's the food. And KL won't disappoint you.
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LeynaB
Philadelphia County2 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 11, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was delicious and the staff was amazing!! Great service overall. The chef especially made us feel very welcome and included within the whole dining experience. Definitely coming back.
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VfromMainz
Berlin20 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 10, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was eclectic and delicious, the service was impeccable and the staff were very friendly. Would highly recommend the place.
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TheGrun
Philadelphia County7 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 8, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I maintain that KenLove’s BYO is THE BEST BYO in Northern Liberties, if not the best overall restaurant! This particular evening Paulie wowed with his pop-up taco Tuesday. Perfectly crafted tacos, quesadillas, and desserts! If only we can talk him into doing this every week!
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia County1 review
5.0
Dined on October 22, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Have a great time and meal whenever we go. Tonight was no exception. Can wait to go back. Do yourself a favor and have the frog legs.
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kenLOVES Byob is rated 4.8 stars by 185 OpenTable diners.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

701 N 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19123-2903

Additional information

Cross street
3rd and fairmount
Neighborhood
Center City
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
Cash Only
Executive chef
Paul Zelinsky

Website
http://www.kenlovesbyob.com/
Phone number
(267) 788-3781
Private party facilities
We do private events! Rent the entire space for up to 25 people. Create a custom menu or let Chef surprise you!