AMINA

Name: AMINA
Address: 104 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA, United States, 19106-3009
Telephone: (267) 324-3745
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.4

4.4

328 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary Southern

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Owner Felicia Wilson and Chef Partner Darryl Harmon, who hails from Gouldstown, NJ in Cumberland County, which is considered the oldest black community in the U.S., is an award-winning chef for The Lure Group in New York City. He previously served as the Executive Chef at the Water Works Restaurant in Philadelphia between 2007 and 2012.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 30, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 46 times today

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Takeout

(267) 324-3745

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Contemporary Southern, American, Seafood
Hours of operation
Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Phone number
(267) 324-3745
Website
http://www.aminaphilly.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Owned/operated by
Black/African American, Women
Executive chef
Chef Darryl Harmon

Location
104 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106-3009
Neighborhood
Old City
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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Popular dishes

Amina Seafood Plateau
Oysters, Chilled Shrimp, Local Clams, Jumbo Lump Crab Cocktail, Poached Maine Lobster, Tabasco, red currant mignonette, yellow chili cocktail sauce, key lime aioli
- M/P
Deviled Eggs$10.00
Smoked paprika, micro arugula
Black Eye Pea Hummus$10.00
Smoked paprika oil, crispy organic carrot chips
Peri Peri Wings$15.00
Burnt end baby veggies, blue cheese foam
Fried Catfish Hush Puppies$18.00
Spicy remoulade
Pan Seared Scallops$18.00
Fried green tomatoes, southern street corn, sweet corn creme brûlée
Clams Casino$15.00
Candied beef bacon, sweet peppers, toasted cornbread crumbs
Cheesesteak Beignets$12.00
Wit' charred onions & sweet peppers, signature cheese fondue, white cheddar dust, spicy ketchup
Buttermilk Biscuits$7.00
sea salt butter, strawberry-rhubarb jam
JalapeñO-Cheddar Cornbread$7.00
Sorghum butter

Soups & Salads

Flaming Lobster Bisque$18.00
Ignited cognac splash, micro chive
Chicken & Dumplings$17.00
Pulled chicken lollipops, petite veggies
Black Kale Salad$17.00
Smoky blue cheese, heirloom radish, picked red onions, watermelon vinaigrette
Caesar Salad$16.00
Grilled gem lettuce, shaved Parmigiana Reggiano, lemon peppercorn dressing, crispy

Sandwiches

Nigerian Hot Chicken$18.00
Bread & butter pickles, rainbow slaw, peanut butter, brioche roll
Amina Dry-Aged Burger$20.00
Pimento cheese, candied beef bacon, caramelized onions, watercress, secret sauce, brioche roll
Every Day Friendsgiving Turkey Burger$20.00
Cornbread stuffing, cranberry-orange relish, Brussels sprout slaw, gravy, tater tot bun
Southern Fried Whiting Fish$19.00
Lettuce, tomato, house-made tartar sauce, brioche roll
Shrimp Po'boy Cheese Steak$22.00
Certified Angus Beef rib eye steak, signature cheese fondue, lettuce, tomato, secret sauce topped with crispy shrimp, Amoroso hoagie roll

House Specialties

All Natural Fried Chicken Bucket$26.00
Buttermilk biscuits, sweet n' sassy sauce
Smothered Turkey Wings$26.00
Petite vegetable ragout, heirloom radish, demi glacé de poulet
Braised Oxtails$28.00
morel mushroom demi-glacé, baby mache salad, crispy onions
Certified Angus Beef NY Strip$45.00
Torched bone marrow butter
Pan Seared Salmon$28.00
Fennel confit, grain mustard marmalade
Soft Pretzel Dusted Fish N' Chips$29.00
Crispy whiting, assorted marble potato chips, grain mustard tartar sauce
Nola Style Gumbo$30.00
Ansel Mills Gold Carolina Rice, wild caught shrimp, crab, oysters, chicken wings, spicy beef sausage in a rich thicken broth
Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes
King crab, Ol' Fuskie crab fried rice, Meyer lemon cloud
- M/P
Grilled Lamb T-Bone Steak Tower$40.00
Hibiscus gastrique, succotash, pistachio brittle dust
Southern Hot Fried Cauliflower$24.00
Aged Tabasco butter sauce, rainbow slaw

Main Sides

Collard Greens$10.00
Braised with smoked turkey & potlikker
Candied Yam Purée$10.00
Toasted marshmallow, Teddy Grahams
Crispy Brussels Sprouts$10.00
Maple aioli, crispy shallots
Lobster Pomme Mousse$16.00
Mac N' Cheese$12.00
Fried Cabbage$6.00
Grilled Asparagus$10.00
Fingerling Potato Salad$6.00
Hand-Cut Fries$8.00

Sweets

Strawberry Short Cake$12.00
Warm signature biscuits, macerated strawberries, fresh whipped cream
Warm Peach Cobbler$12.00
White peach ice cream, cinnamon brown butter glaze
Banana Pudding$12.00
Vanilla wafer dust, fresh berries
Birthday Pound Cake$20.00
Chocolate Buttercream icing

What 328 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

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Blue
Philadelphia
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall2food1service1ambience3
First it needs to be known that 3 is considered a large party. The food is bland and overpriced. I don’t mind paying top dollar for amazing food but this was far from excellent. Waiting to have drinks refilled and asking multiple times is terrible . Never did the waitress or owner ask how the food was. This place is very overrated and did not live up to the hype. It was a huge disappointment
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing environment, food & service!!! Absolutely love the decor!
MC
MichaelC
New York Area
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall2food3service3ambience4
The price was steep the quality of food. The drinks I ordered were watered down. I will say the host was very accommodating and the ambience was nice.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome experience
JM
JanelleM
Philadelphia
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall4food4service3ambience5
Brunch was bomb. Get the shrimp and grits!! Beautiful decor.
N
Nikki
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, great service and the atmosphere is beautiful! We had such a great time! I will definitely be returning!
AJ
AixaJ
Baltimore
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall4food5service4ambience4
The food and drinks were delicious. We booked for our anniversary, which I noted on the OpenTable reservation, but no one greeted us with a Happy Anniversary, which was a bit off-putting. I also didn’t appreciate being placed at an awkwardly placed table facing the door. Other than that, we loved the food and drinks. We had the gumbo and fried chicken basket, plus cheesesteak beignets and wings.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We will definitely be going back for a night out with friends and family
LB
LeahB
Philadelphia
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall3food3service3ambience4
Amina’s is in a much smaller space than one would expect for a dining experience, when stepping through the threshold of the door, you’re immediately in the entire restaurant. Too many chairs in such a small space makes for uncomfortable posturing in order to get through they meal. The solution, less chairs or more space; preferably more space. The size of the room coupled with music that is wayyyyyy too loud resulted in conversations being held at a volume that made me turn to my neighbors more than once to signal they should lower their voices… The food was ok. The drinks were average. The wait staff should be trained on how to conduct themselves in the dining room from a top tier restaurant’s staff, their conduct left a lot to be desired. Overall, it was an average experience. The most exciting part of the experience is the decor, tastefully curated and blended well… Once was enough for me.
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Philly369
Philadelphia
18 reviews
4.0
18 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience5
The ambiance of the restaurant is very nice. We took my mother here for her 88th birthday and she enjoyed the food-which is surprising because she’s so critical of food establishments. All of the entrees were amazing;oxtails, salmon, & crab cakes. Our waitress,Kayla, was fantastic! She recommended all of the entrees that we had. I will definitely be back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Baltimore
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amina’s is always a great time! Great food and great service.
TL
TamikaL
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
FIVE STAR!!!!
SW
ShellyW
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
I went for brunch with my husband and Parents. They ordered Red Velvet waffles and fried chicken I had the lobster omelette. Everything was delicious. I would definitely dine there again!
SR
SamanthaR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
I will definitely be going back! The food was amazing. My only issue was how small the space is so seating is tight, but overall it was fabulous.
T
Tish
Philadelphia
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience5
Beautiful black owned establishment. Food was great and service was good
A
Amanda
Philadelphia
1 review
vip
2.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall2food1service3ambience2
Didn't really care for the food and felt it was overpriced for what you get. I don't mind paying for good quality food and the sparkling water was served hot.
LO
LeighO
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, drinks and atmosphere. I've been here twice and it does not dissapoint.
LL
LeonaL
Philadelphia
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 22, 2022
overall4food2service3ambience3
We were out for date night. Atmosphere and music was very enjoyable.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 21, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
The food was delicious. I loved the crab cake and collard greens. The Manhattan drink was very tasty.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I took my best friend here fir her birthday, it's a great place awesome vibe. The food and drinks were good, staff was amazing, and the music is slammin
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The staffing was amazing and the food was awesome. I plan on coming back with my Husband on our anniversary
OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlantic City
18 reviews
vip
3.0
18 reviews
Dined on September 20, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience3
Food was pretty good. Entrees we’re room temp. Overall was a nice evening.
JC
JaclynC
Philadelphia
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our dinner was delicious, service was great ( Sage) , ambiance was nice . Definitely will be going back.
LT
LaToyaT
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and the staff were amazing.
CM
ClevanM
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 18, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Need to have Mimosa available thru out brunch. Other than that it's a great place.
S
Safia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
Very classy. Good vibe. Strong yet tasty drinks! Get the passion fruit mimosa carafe! A good bang for your buck trust me… Staff very friendly
AG
AGirlGottaEat
Philadelphia
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was our second time at Amina’s, but our first for brunch. Simply amazing from beginning to end.
NJ
NatalieJ
Philadelphia
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food on point, drinks strong and tasty. Service outstanding!!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, good service
CO
ChristinaO
Philadelphia
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was delicious and staff was friendly and accommodating! We arrived early for our reservation so we sat at the bar first to have a drink. Wide variety at the bar and really fun cocktails. Fried catfish hush puppies were our favorite! I got the fried chicken, my bf got the gumbo and we split Mac & cheese. Could not recommend enough!
S
Sina
Philadelphia
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on September 15, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
The appetizers were delicious, especially the deviled eggs. The fried chicken was crispy, moist and full of flavor. The prosecco I ordered was absolutely divine.
C
Celicia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 15, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Dinner at Amina Philly was delightful. The service was great. Everyone was accommodating. The food came out in a good amount of time and everything was delicious. The decor is Lovely all throughout the restaurant.
DD
DanaD
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 14, 2022
overall5food3service5ambience5
I had oxtails DLISH and my friend had crabcake, crab fried rice was bland didn't see any crab meat in it and King crab leg was very small and no meat. Cheesesteak beignets and wings were DLISH. My friend did tell owner about King crab and she replied what you expected a bushel, totally unnecessary just wanted her to know that wasn't worth putting on plate and you want to please your customers......
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great ambience. Great customer service. Food was great. Owner personally greeted us. Highly recommend!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
All the food was incredible!
MS
MSCDL215
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Upon arrival and walking in we were greeted warmly and shown to our table. I was very impressed with the space and decor. I was seated facing the kitchen and watched the staff all night. They wore gloves, changed them frequently, maintained the upkeep of the kitchen and turned food out relatively quickly for a almost full house. Our waitress was attentive but not overly so, provided answers to questions and alternatives for things as needed. The food was fresh, plated beautifully and tasted phenomenal. Our dinner included: Drinks: Warrior Princess, Amina Crown Appetizers: Deviled Eggs w Lobster and Peri Peri Sticky Wings Entrees: Crab Cake with crab fried rice and Lamb Chops Ala Carte Sides: Greens and Lobster Mashed Potatoes Its not cheap but it was worth it and I will definitely be returning for a girls night very soon. Great experience! Keep up the good work.
K
Kaye
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 11, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
My family @ I had an amazing experience there. This was my first time at this Black Owned/Operated Establishment. The food was outstanding, the drinks were delish , the location was clean, the ambience is perfect. However the staff ,OMG was defenitely on point. So many times we as a people fall short via customer service but "Amina's Staff showed up and showed out!! (#priceless).. I will definitely recommend this restaurant to any that appreciate good food and great service .
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 11, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience3
Everyone was nice, food was good. However the seating near the kitchen was rather annoying to have waiters walking by numerous times with food and drinks
YW
YakeeshaW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I’m coming back for dinner I can just imagine how good dinner will be. So far the Best restaurant in old city ♥️♥️♥️
KC
KaliahCS
Philadelphia
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amina was excellent! From the food to the service, this is definitely a must-stop if you’re in Philadelphia. And the drinks are beyond praise. The Akila cocktail deserves its own review.

FAQs

AMINA offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (267) 324-3745.

AMINA is rated 4.4 stars by 328 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 30, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 46 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(267) 324-3745

104 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106-3009

Additional information

Neighborhood
Old City
Hours of operation
Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Cuisines
Contemporary Southern, American, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Owned/operated by
Black/African American, Women
Executive chef
Chef Darryl Harmon
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
http://www.aminaphilly.com/
Phone number
(267) 324-3745

AMINA

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Cheesesteak Beignets

Braised Oxtails

Mac N' Cheese

Starters

Amina Seafood Plateau

Deviled Eggs$10.00

Black Eye Pea Hummus$10.00

Peri Peri Wings$15.00

Fried Catfish Hush Puppies$18.00

Pan Seared Scallops$18.00

Clams Casino$15.00

Cheesesteak Beignets$12.00

Buttermilk Biscuits$7.00

JalapeñO-Cheddar Cornbread$7.00

Soups & Salads

Flaming Lobster Bisque$18.00

Chicken & Dumplings$17.00

Black Kale Salad$17.00

Caesar Salad$16.00

Sandwiches

Nigerian Hot Chicken$18.00

Amina Dry-Aged Burger$20.00

Every Day Friendsgiving Turkey Burger$20.00

Southern Fried Whiting Fish$19.00

Shrimp Po'boy Cheese Steak$22.00

House Specialties

All Natural Fried Chicken Bucket$26.00

Smothered Turkey Wings$26.00

Braised Oxtails$28.00

Certified Angus Beef NY Strip$45.00

Pan Seared Salmon$28.00

Soft Pretzel Dusted Fish N' Chips$29.00

Nola Style Gumbo$30.00

Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes

Grilled Lamb T-Bone Steak Tower$40.00

Southern Hot Fried Cauliflower$24.00

Main Sides

Collard Greens$10.00

Candied Yam Purée$10.00

Crispy Brussels Sprouts$10.00

Lobster Pomme Mousse$16.00

Mac N' Cheese$12.00

Fried Cabbage$6.00

Grilled Asparagus$10.00

Fingerling Potato Salad$6.00

Hand-Cut Fries$8.00

Sweets

Strawberry Short Cake$12.00

Warm Peach Cobbler$12.00

Banana Pudding$12.00

Birthday Pound Cake$20.00

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