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Moshulu, Philadelphia, PA
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Moshulu

4.4
4.4
7849 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American
Moshulu is one of the most unique dining experiences in Philadelphia aboard a ship. Dine indoors in our newly remodeled dining rooms or outdoors in the open-air or covered decks. Our menu features modern American fare including the freshest seafood, steaks, and sushi. Paired with seasonal craft cocktails, canned beer, and an extensive wine list. Reservations are recommended and available for indoor tables and outdoor dining under the covered tent. Due to the high volume of requests and limited space, outdoor seating is on a strictly first come first serve basis, even for reservations.

The Deck is closed for the winter due to unsafe condtions. It will reoepn in Spring of 2023.

We look forward to seeing you!



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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 82 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary American, American, Seafood

  • Hours of operation

    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (215) 923-2500

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Executive chef

    Anthony Bonett

  • Private party facilities

    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.

  • Private party contact

    Private Dining Coordinator: (215) 923-2500

  • Neighborhood

    Penn's Landing

  • Cross street

    Lombard Circle

  • Parking details

    Parking is available adjacent to the Moshulu for $20 per vehicle. Additional self-parking is also available across Columbus Blvd. Both lots are owned and operated by Penn's Landing. There is also 4 hour metered parking along Columbus Blvd. for $1 an hour.

  • Public transit

    Bus stops along Columbus Boulevard. Taxi and Lyft available in Columbus Circle

  • Entertainment

    The Deck Philly offers entertainment Wednesday - Sunday nights. https://www.thedeckphilly.com

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 7,849 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
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Philadelphia / New Jersey Suburbs

    Romantic

  • Philadelphia

    Romantic

  • Philadelphia

    Great for scenic views

  • Philadelphia

    Contemporary American

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was an amazing experience experience for our first time. Crew was nice, and hostess was informative.
  2. Jazz

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall2food3service2ambience2
    Horrible! Didn't get the seating's I reserved and waitress had poor customer service
  3. ChristinaS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great atmosphere , Great food, love the live performances as well.
  4. AliceH

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    The food was good, the portions were sizable. Table server was attentive and knowledgeable. Management was new and we had three visits during our meal. One was understandable, but three was too much. The view is wonderful and the ambiance was relaxing.
  5. Ulii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Great service , Love the live music servers are really friendly and the food really good and worth the price
  6. Jimbo

    Philadelphia

    101 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    101 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Great restaurant on a beautiful spring evening. Quiet dining while overlooking the harbor. Highly recommended dining on the top deck, outside in the good weather. I’m
  7. DanS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was our first time dining there. We had a great experience
  8. ChristinaS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My server was great. Service was good and good delicious. I did not have a long wait time.
  9. Si1971

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely stunning restaurant, lovely service and exceptional food
  10. MadisonS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience it was nice to be there and good food
  11. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    8 reviews

    2.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall2food5service4ambience5
    I visited yesterday to celebrate my 42nd birthday, and my husband spent a little over $200 for food and drinks. My reservation indicated that a birthday was being celebrated. I ordered a cheesecake and had to ask if it could be comp’d as a birthday gift, and the manager declined. They offered half off of the cheesecake, which was unacceptable. I wasn’t going to make a big fuss because our server was excellent and friendly. Michael was excellent, and my complaint has nothing to do with his service. The manager didn’t want to acknowledge a birthday or comp a $12 slice of cheesecake that wasn’t good at all. However, the food was excellent, and the drinks were delicious, but if you plan to celebrate anything special at Moshulu, don’t expect anything, because the manager is not willing. I gave 2 stars only because of the excellent service Michael provided. Overall, I will never visit this establishment again.
  12. Everettb

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Seated promptly..view of water. Korean BBQ Chicken over Cabbage spicy and flavorful! Crab Cake huge and moist. Grilled Chicken with Onion Arugula and Pesto with Burrata really tasty! Atmosphere 👍. Our waiter efficient with timing. Overall it was a great experience..great view and really good food. We will be returning. Bill was a bit pricey. $215 for 2 people with drinks and a 40 tip. A lot of money for a lazy Sat afternoon.
  13. JamesH

    Philadelphia

    34 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Is there a better place to enjoy a beautiful day with great food, drink, ambience and service....NO! What a Philly gem the Moshulu is where you have views of the river and the city skyline as you relax on the expansive top deck of this magnificent vessel. We really enjoyed the Korean Chicken, dumplings and the sushi rolls and of course the cocktails were delicious. Thanks to all for a memorable day!!
  14. RaquelT

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall1food1service1ambience3
    There was a disconnect between the hostess and the floor manager on the deck. The first seating was in an area with surrounded by tables that were not bussed, therefore it drew more flies than necessary. When we asked to be moved, the deck manager and staff were not prepared and asked us if we sat ourselves. When the mussels came out, there were not seasoned and some were sour.
  15. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My fiancé and I bought our daughter here after her prom, first off my daughters dress was huge so we were worried about seating. The host were very accommodating from the start! ❤️ our server “sorry I forgot his name” was amazing and sweet even the manager stop by to say a few words ❤️ and upon leaving the busser was even nice with a compliment for my daughters gown. Can’t wait to dine there again soon 100% amazing time
  16. alexk

    Philadelphia

    7 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience5
    The best part of this restaurant is outside seating with the beautiful view! Food is average. Service decent.
  17. TimB

    Philadelphia

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great place for a special occasion. We went for our anniversary and loved the ambiance of the ship. Has cocktails on the top deck and then dinner inside. The service was amazing and food was excellent. They gave is a free drink for our anniversary too which was a very nice touch
  18. DoyleW

    Philadelphia

    8 reviews

    2.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience2
    This is our third visit to The Moshulu, last visit was years ago. Since then, the decline is evident. They are charging premium pricing for an Applebees experience. We sat on the upper deck on a beautiful day overlooking the river. One would assume a nautical theme for the wait staff. Instead, they looked as if they walked in from a gym workout. Yoga shorts, tee shirts. Totally indistinguishable from the customers. When someone figured out there was no overhead music playing they turned on the single 1980's worn out tin can of a speaker. It was irritating and quickly shut off. It is a shame the current caretakers of this floating gem have let it fall from a destination experience to a tourist attraction. Almost forgot, on the upper deck there is a raised piece of wood across the deck. In our short time there I saw two people trip over it and almost faceplant. One example of poor management.
  19. HonestReview

    Philadelphia

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Overall, dinner was nice. Positives are: the food was good. The service was good. The ambiance was good since you are on an actual boat. Negatives are: they charge $8 for table bread which should be free like most restaurants and they charge a 3% credit card processing fee for all checks which is unimaginable when credit cards would be the most common mode of payment in that type of establishment where most guest are spending $100+ on their dining experiences. How can that be so inconvenient for a restaurant that they’d have to inconvenience their patrons and charge a fee? Someone needs to explain that and then find a way to do away with it.
  20. Selly

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    The food was of good quality. Especially the sautéed shrimp over the Caesar salad.
  21. MattS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had an excellent time at the Moshulu! The food was delicious. We had the truffle fries to start, the Ribeye Steak, and the Red Snapper. All were amazing. We will definitely be back! The atmosphere is fantastic, as well.
  22. MaryP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place to celebrate an important occasion! Service excellent and food delicious. Menu was a tad hard to read, but server explained everything perfectly.
  23. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 23, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    Chilly night so sat inside Food was good but arrived cool Drinks were nice Menu is well balanced and really lighted the live piano music
  24. SamanthaC

    Philadelphia

    7 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience3
    The food was mediocre and the oysters were literally served with a live, moving baby crab inside. Service was good and drinks were well priced.
  25. jons

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Menu was interesting and food was very good. Had rock shrimp/Thai Slaw/Crab Cake/Red Snapper. Server was attentive, helpful and most pleasant. Atmosphere very good. Live music was OK but MUCH TOO LOUD. Especially at 6:30 this is mostly a restaurant and not a club. Music was so loud it made dinner uncomfortable. We will return but not to sit in the music range.
  26. EaterGRL

    Dallas

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    Wonderful food, cocktails and service! The fine dining restaurant is lovely. The servers were attentive and professional. However, the very loud music heard and smells of cigarettes and other smoke from the Deck Bar was off putting when approaching the restaurant for a fine dining experience with guests. There was a surprisingly decent noise barrier once inside, so we could only hear the upstairs party a little. Likely the deck crowd is needed as part of the business, as fine dining on the Riverfront is not as trendy as it once was. Beautiful ship!
  27. DennisM

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Some food was not brought out to the table but was removed from bill when we asked but the food we had was good and the server was nice and attentive
  28. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The ambiance, service,and food created an experience that rivals an island holiday.
  29. RayleenK

    Portland

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service, wonderful food, what a wonderful experience.
  30. HectorC

    New England

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall2food4service1ambience3
    Super loud, over priced place. Nice ambiance and good food, the worst is the hostess named Sam such a racist little person
  31. wuganza

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience3
    First time at the Moshulu and for the prices I thought the quantity/quality of food would be more and better -I mean your basically paying for the scenery. I had went to a place in Delaware (The REEF) the day before paid $175 for 3 people and we ate good with drinks went out day after for date night with my wife and wasn’t impressed for $150! Gotta do better!
  32. HALO

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience4
    1. Moshulu should have a dress code to promote classiness. It is upsetting to go out for a nice dinner, especially at those prices only to see people in jeans, sneakers, flannels, and baseball caps. 2. Our server did not check on us regularly as expected, but was otherwise pleasant.
  33. MingL

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Much better experience than my first visit to this restaurant, which was about 10 years ago. I suspect they changed chef since then. The variety and quality of food were way better than my first visit. The only thing is that they are charging credit card processing fee. Not a big deal but still annoying
  34. CorrineP

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a fantastic time from start to finish. I can honestly say that there wasn’t a single thing we’d change about our visit.
  35. MarkC

    Philadelphia

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    A great place to get a great meal, every time. Go to Resturant for special occasions.
  36. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very cool atmosphere, felt like we were having dinner on the Titanic. Requested the vegetarian menu and the food was excellent. Highly recommend!
  37. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a wonderful dining experience! The food was amazing, the staff was fantastic and the views were amazing!
  38. JonT

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience5
    Food was delicious but potion size was lacking. For the price they could throw in some veggies and a carb with each entree. The atmosphere was amazing. Your on a freaken pirate ship!! If my steak came with a small side of say streamed broccoli and some garlic mash potatoes everything would have been perfect.
  39. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience5
    Went for anniversary dinner and even requested in advance for something to be written in the dessert like happy anniversary. Our hostess wished us happy anniversary when we entered but our waiter had no idea. Felt like they dropped the ball in making it a special dinner or dessert or anything really. I also had to send my filet mignon back. Came out very well done vs medium
  40. DemetriusW

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was on point and the service was cool too

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Moshulu using the Order Online button. Moshulu also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (215) 923-2500.

Moshulu is rated 4.4 stars by 7849 OpenTable diners.

Moshulu does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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 82 times today
Google Map for Moshulu

401 South Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia, PA 19106

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Lombard Circle

  • Neighborhood

    Penn's Landing

  • Hours of operation

    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary American, American, Seafood

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking details

    Parking is available adjacent to the Moshulu for $20 per vehicle. Additional self-parking is also available across Columbus Blvd. Both lots are owned and operated by Penn's Landing. There is also 4 hour metered parking along Columbus Blvd. for $1 an hour.

  • Public transit

    Bus stops along Columbus Boulevard. Taxi and Lyft available in Columbus Circle

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Anthony Bonett

  • Entertainment

    The Deck Philly offers entertainment Wednesday - Sunday nights. https://www.thedeckphilly.com

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (215) 923-2500

  • Private party facilities

    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.

  • Private party contact

    Private Dining Coordinator: (215) 923-2500

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