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Cadence, Philadelphia, PA

Cadence

4.7 (358)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
161 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19123

About this restaurant

  • Innovative
  • Romantic
  • Neighborhood gem
Cadence, a new-American BYOB restaurant from Chefs Jon Nodler, Michael Fry and Samantha Kincaid, offers a thoughtful and nuanced menu that focuses on some of the best ingredients the region has to offer. Cadence is open for dinner five nights a week, offering both a la carte and set price menus as well as an intriguing non-alcoholic drink list.

The chefs’ clean and contemporary cooking style is matched by the restaurant’s sleek aesthetic, set with industrial-era accents and design elements, and earthy color tones. The kitchen view and 8-seat chef’s counter are open, which create a level of transparency and shared experience with guests. The chefs are excited not only to cook for their guests, but to also step into the dining room to meet and serve them. Many personal touches, including art installations and ceramic servingware made by friends and wooden tables made by the chefs are also incorporated throughout.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 5:30 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Jon Nodler
  • Neighborhood
    Northern Liberties
  • Cross street
    N Hancock St
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 358 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

4.7
4.7 based on all time ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

358 Reviews
  1. AliceL VIP

    Philadelphia County25 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on October 19, 2019

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Overrated. Food was good but portions very small and expensive. The dessert portion size was a joke. I have never seen such a skimpy serving. For the same expenditure, there are better options.

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  2. mexico515

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 12, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was, hands down, the best meal we have had in ages. We started with the cheese plate which was phenomenal. My husband had the 4 course which was just amazing. The crudo was beyond words. I had the cod which was so good. We can’t wait to go back. Our server molly was the best.

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  3. Parh20 VIP

    Philadelphia County34 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 12, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing dinner. Great ambiance ❤️

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  4. GKgk

    Philadelphia County7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 24, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    best meal we had in years!!! so creative....and delicious. staff was also best!!! A 'must' for any foodie! got the 4 course meal, so had almost the whole menu with sharing.......that's the way to do it!

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  5. DianeK

    Philadelphia County3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 21, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is amazing! I love that we can get the tasting menu but it is a lot of food! I attended the field to fork dinner at SIW and even with the large volume of people, everything was delicious. We will be back!

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  6. MarkW

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on September 20, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best restaurant experience I've had in a while. Food was delicious and high quality. Bison tartare is not to be missed.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia County1 review

    5.0

    Dined on September 18, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    amazing as always

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  8. RyanS

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on September 14, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I brought my wife to Cadence to celebrate her 40th birthday. The food was delicious, beautiful, simple and delivered without pretense. The best way I can describe the atmosphere is peaceful. There is a noticeable calming effect the moment you walk in. I'm not sure what it is, but it's there. The service was excellent. Our server was helpful and I could tell that she cared about the food she was serving. Cadence goes down as one of my favorite restaurant experiences of all time.

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  9. FoodieParadise

    New York City34 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 14, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was awesome except for the chocolate cake (too dry) but still 5 stars as that was only one dish of 16 the table tried! The food is creative and inventive and the staff and ambiance are on point! Will go again and hope others do as well!

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  10. Dolce

    Philadelphia County16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 14, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Superb tasting menu. Generous portions. Great service. Lovely decor and ambiance. Within walking distance of Fillmore and many hip spots. Wine and spirits across the street to grab a bottle for byo. Will definitely dine again

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Cadence is rated 4.7 stars by 358 OpenTable diners.

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  3. Philadelphia County
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  5. Northern Liberties

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Google Map for Cadence

161 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19123

Additional information

  • Cross street
    N Hancock St
  • Neighborhood
    Northern Liberties
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 5:30 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jon Nodler
  • Additional
    BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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