Lavi BYOB

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

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   JulieS

   Philadelphia1 review

   1.0

   Dined on May 24, 2019

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 2

   We arrived promptly for our 7:00 reservation to find only a half full restaurant. We asked if there would be a charge for opening one bottle of beer - they said no, however, they never brought the opener we requested (so we didn't drink it). We only ordered main dishes and it took 40min to be served. We also had to ask for water. We had a Groupon coupon - they wouldn't honor it. The bill finally came. They charged us $4.00 corkage even though we didn't need it. Didn't notice the charge until we got home. We would not recommend this restaurant - it has been opened long enough to have decent service.
   

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   Julie

   Philadelphia2 reviews

   1.0

   Dined on May 17, 2019

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   Dissappointing experience for the second time. Hoped the first was a fluke since it's so convenient but was surprised by the lack of professionalism, even if it we're a very casual spot, which the prices suggest it is not.
   

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   personinardmore VIP

   Philadelphia14 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on May 12, 2019

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   Mother’s day brunch. We liked the food... like going to your mother’s house. Good value!
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Philadelphia11 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 12, 2019

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Food was excellent. Went on mother's day & was not disappointed. The place is rather small & bc it was buffet style for mother's day, we never knew who our server was. We had to ask random servers to bring whatever we needed. Overall the food was great. A cash only restaurant.
   

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   Alibaba VIP

   Philadelphia55 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on May 12, 2019

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 2

   This was our second visit to Lavi. The first time we went we didn’t have a waitress come to our table to even offer us water for over 20 minutes. So we finally had to go talk to the hostess. However, all the food we ordered was very good. This time the service was bad in a different way. We felt rushed when the waitress cleared plates while some of us were still eating, and she also asked us about dessert before we were all finished with dinner. We were the last table in there and it was only about 9:45 and they started mopping the floors around us! They changed the menu too and there were a lot of unhealthy options. My fish was also overly spicy . My husband had a delicious fried tofu dish the first time we dined here, but this time the tofu entree was plain and bland. Our friend did seem to enjoy the fried chicken and waffles. Also this time they charged a corkage fee which didn’t exist the last time we came. In a nut shell, I don’t think we’ll be back here any time soon!
   

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   MattD

   Philadelphia5 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on May 11, 2019

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   Good food, but had a long wait. It was a Saturday night during the dinner rush. Cramped space, which adds to the noise level. Price is slightly higher than you could find elsewhere, but it is also from scratch and farm to table, so this is to be expected.
   

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   LilRed

   Philadelphia5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 10, 2019

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   The food was delicious and service was great. We loved everything and can’t wait to come back and try other dishes
   

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   Steve

   Philadelphia7 reviews

   1.0

   Dined on May 4, 2019

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   A disappointment. Dry, bland fried chicken, overcooked Bbq chicken, tiny portion of tofu entree. Nice server. Restaurant is way too loud when filled. Won’t be returning any time soon.
   

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   Skoodles

   Philadelphia7 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 1, 2019

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   The food was excellent but slow to arrive but that is what happens in a cook to order restaurant. Loved the corn bread waffle with the fried chicken. The hostess/waitress as very warm and friendly. We were surprised that we were the only ones in on a Wednesday. We are early eaters though. I will recommend to friends and family. I would very much like to see this neighborhood restaurant make it.
   

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    DeanK VIP

    San Francisco4 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on April 27, 2019

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4

    I don't usually write reviews. I felt the need to in this case in the hope the operators of this fairly new restaurant might save themselves from certain failure. Firstly, I grew up in the food business. So I fancy myself to know a thing or two about properly operating a restaurant. Secondly, I'm a foodie. Party of 4. We ordered 3 Fried Chicken dinners and one Salmon. After 1 hour and forty-five minutes 2 of the 3 Chickens came out. Ten minutes later the last Chicken came out (missing half the Chicken the first dishes got). Half the Chicken on first dishes were over cooked. I noticed early on food was not moving out of kitchen at all. Servers were apologetic. They were in a tough spot. They comped the corkage fees as some sort of bone after an agonizing wait. Yes a BYOB has a corkage fee of $4 per bottle. How is that a thing? (or PO your customers before u start). There is still time to save your business. Learn how to cook and expedite a workflow in a kitchen. Recipes seem good and place is nice. It's a shame to see this blown so bad. Cheers and good luck.
    

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