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The Dandelion, Philadelphia, PA

The Dandelion

4.7
4.7
7538 Reviews
$30 and under
Gastro Pub
London's culinary revolution comes to Philadelphia with this unique gastro-pub. Cozy rooms and intimate bars create a storied, Old World aura, while updated seasonal takes on British food make up the menu. In keeping with tradition, our casks and tap craft beers are always rotating and classic family-style roasts are served on Sundays.

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2 people

9:00 PM


Booked 82 times today

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, English, British
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Afternoon Tea Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (215) 558-2500
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Liam Geoghegan
  • Private party contact
    Marjorie DiGiulio: (267) 886-1401
  • Neighborhood
    Center City
  • Cross street
    18th and Sansom
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 7,538 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Philadelphia / New Jersey Suburbs

    Gastro Pub

  • Philadelphia

    Most Booked

7,538 Reviews
  1. phillylawyer

    Philadelphia

    18 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall2food2service5ambience5
    Average food. There are much better Starr restaurants.

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  2. Kevin

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was great! Our waitress was attentive but not over bearing which was perfect. Food came out quickly and was cooked to perfection. Great atmosphere with mismatched chairs and tables. You really felt like you where in a village pub in the UK.

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  3. EduardoM

    Atlanta Metro

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Dandelion is truly a gem! Exceptional service and exquisite cuisine make every visit a delightful experience. Highly recommended!

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  4. Glar27

    Philadelphia

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Very enjoyable, deviled eggs, oysters, lamb pie, etc…nice atmosphere

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  5. BiancaA

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The dandelion was absolutely wonderful. The service was great. The management even came over to check in to see how we were doing. From the appetizers to the desert everything was immaculate. This was our third time visiting and of course it won’t be our last as it is always a lovely time at the pub.

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  6. theduo

    Atlanta Metro

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Our server, Laura, brought a perfect balance of humor, candor and assistance. It was such a pleasure to meet her. The food was delicious as expected. I LOVED my double chocolate stout and the custard tart. This is a restaurant not to be missed. Be prepared to climb a few stairs to get to your table.

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  7. foxchasefoodies

    Philadelphia

    39 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Food didn’t disappoint. However, there was only one server in our room and it took awhile for her to take our hour. Wasn’t her fault, though.

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  8. JimH

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    Food was mediocre and thus, not a value for the price. I may try a different dish next time

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  9. FarmtoTablefoodie

    Central Coast

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    This place was lovely and they have a gluten-free menu available where they list everything safe for celiacs as well as how they modify the dishes. The food and wine were excellent. The salmon and trout pate (which we got with cucumber slices) was divine, as was the chicken paillard. Service was excellent and there’s something for everyone on the menu, but not in a basic way.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a fun night. The fish and chips and steak frites were delicious.

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  11. JosephB

    Philadelphia

    47 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service is always wonderful! Service this time was EXCEPTIONAL! Our server made our celebration a truly experience. Thank you!

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  12. ladyl

    Philadelphia

    130 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    130 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2023

    overall5food3service5ambience4
    I have eaten here before and loved it. We went for restaurant week. Sorry but really horrible choices for that. Needed at least one normal dish. I ordered off reg menu. Fish and chips, your standard. Fish was delicious, if a tad soggy but chips? Thrice crisped? No way. They were soggy no crispness about them. Place was packed so noise was very loud. Service was excellent tho’. May go back but have had way better meals this past restaurant weeks.

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  13. DIneoutoften

    Philadelphia

    65 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    65 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience3
    Dandelion was an interesting restaurant. The restaurant dining is on multiple floors and diners sit rather close together; our seating for two was rather uncomfortable between a group of six gentlemen at one table and eight women at another. You can imagine the conversations we were able to overhear quite well. It's designed as a typical English Pub and is rather dark unless you are able to snag a near a window table. The food was tasty; the chocolate pudding was delicious. I appreciated being able to select a half pint of beer; just enough for lunch! The server was pleasant, but seemed to have too many clients to take care of everyone appropriately. In terms of recommendations: there are too many variables to be able to say I would recommend The Dandelion to everyone.

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    Naples

    28 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience5
    We always enjoy the atmosphere and service. The food is fine, but there are many other venues that are better. However, please don’t be swayed by my opinion. Check it out for yourself. Your experience may be much better.

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  15. Debi

    Philadelphia

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    An absolute pleasure. Service & food was perfect. The place is very unique & beautiful.

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  16. DebbiH

    Detroit

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The cold tomato soup and the Welsh rarebit were delicious. Our server Kathleen was very pleasant, well informed and efficient. Highly recommend.

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  17. JulieB

    Nashville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great little spot in a very cool old building. We sat upstairs in the front room. It got a little loud but not out of hand and we would definitely go back. The food was delicious! I had the deviled egg appetizer and the trout filet and my husband had the duck dish. Great vibe great food great service.

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    272 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    272 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Rather than going upstairs where I usually eat at Dandelion, I tried the bar. It was very good - not as good as the dog bar upstairs, but lively and energetic. The food was great - particularly the steak tartare .. my server was stretched but did a great job.

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  19. Lteo

    Chicago

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Charming venue, excellent food, excellent service. Highly recommend.

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  20. Dartmouth

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, service and atmosphere. Highly recommend.

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    Atlantic City

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 12, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience4
    Food was under seasoned and dry. Service was not good. Server was constantly at the hostess stand talking so loud we could hear her convo, even when we would try to flag her down she said she would be there in a few when it was super slow. She brought the bread after our app and meal was already done. Just not great.

    The DandelionResponded on September 16, 2023

    Thank you for your feedback. We will reach out privately to discuss further.

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  22. Talia

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Super fun, cozy, unique atmosphere. GF menu available for celiac (and our server even asked if cross contamination was an issue & was able to accommodate). Enjoyed the rose mimosa, but it was a bit pricey.

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  23. LeilaneL

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The decor really sets a nice atmosphere at this pub. Our server was really friendly and made great drink and food recommendations. They have quite a few options but we stuck with a burger and the fish and chips as it was lunch time. Fish and chips were really good! Beer selection is nice. A little pricier, but a really good experience over all.

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  24. ChristinaL

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience all around, we were all very satisfied.

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  25. JasonM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Dinner was fantastic. Loved the Devil Eggs. Very accommodating and friendly as always. Steven Starr restaurants always live up to the expectation.

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  26. JanelleB

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic! Service was above and beyond, and the food was delicious. Fun interesting atmosphere.

    The DandelionResponded on September 16, 2023

    Our pleasure! Glad it worked out and congrats again!

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  27. MicheleP

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As usual the food and service were excellent! My guests felt the same way.

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  28. Randyg

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience2
    I found this place to be OK. I have a Seeing Eye dog and I felt like we were stuck in a corner because of that. I also felt that service was very slow even though it was only lunchtime. Food was decent but not overwhelmingly great. Drinks were good.

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  29. BillP

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely 3rd floor dining room that was not crowded at all when we visited at 4:00. At this time of day they offer the “Tea Menu” that is limited in entrees but offers tea cakes and sandwiches as well. My wife thought this would be a great time to visit for a girls late lunch. The Yellow Tomato Cold Soup was delicious as was the Cabbage Cesear salad and fish pate. The Welsh Rarebit was good, although I prefer the traditional dip version rather than the way it was served spread on bread. Very nice ambience and a great waitress

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  30. Brad

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great and tasty food!!! Wanna come again with fmaily!!!

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  31. BrianC

    New York Area

    149 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    149 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A very fun Monday night!! A lovely restaurant with excellent food. Adding to our evening was server Adam!! Personable and fun. When we asked if there were any specials he replied "Only me"! And he was special indeed. The french chardonnay was like velvet. Really great! Wine, dinners, tea and desserts. Thank you! We will be back!

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  32. JessicaM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had an excellent time here! The food was delicious, there was something for everyone in our group of 8- a blend of adventurous eaters and not so adventurous eaters, lol! The service was excellent and the ambiance was wonderful. We ordered the tuna crudo, Deviled eggs, and charred cabbage Caesar for starters. All fantastic! For meals we had shepherd's pie, rabbit pie, fish and chips, steak and chips, mac and cheese, the burger, and the duck bolognese. Everyone absolutely loved their food. Great beer selection and the cocktails are delicious as well. Would definitely go back for another meal, kinda wish it was closer to us, there's so much more I want to try.

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    If you love heavy food done well, this is your place.

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    Wilmington

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great staff great waiter. Awesome experience! Couldn't be happier!

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  35. ShannonS

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Enjoyed an amazing brunch at the Dandelion. Excellent and attentive service and great food. We enjoyed the eggs with bubble and squeak and the full English breakfast. Great way to kickoff the Labor Day weekend.

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  36. JosephA

    Philadelphia

    36 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nice evening, we were not rushed, food was great, atmosphere is unique

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  37. JamesG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Very friendly service. They also were very nice in returning my credit card when I left it on the table.

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  38. KateC

    Grand Rapids

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A charming place! As a Brit who lives in the US this was a truly lovely one to visit. We weren't hungry enough to eat masses so had the cheeseboard starter and big dessert of cakes. Took many of the cakes with us and are still enjoying those! All has been lovely and much of it reminds me of my old home. Well done folks. The English beer, the Bombadier is wholeheartedly recommended. That takes us back over there!

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  39. TomH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our afternoon tea was outstanding. Terrific service, inventive and tasty dishes. The dog room is not to be missed.

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  40. Lena22

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience5
    Was disappointed with fact that even though you have gf menu there was no gf bread or bagel . Very strange .

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FAQs

The Dandelion offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (215) 558-2500.

The Dandelion is rated 4.7 stars by 7538 OpenTable diners.

The Dandelion 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

9:00 PM


Booked 82 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Dandelion

124 South 18th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    18th and Sansom
  • Neighborhood
    Center City
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Afternoon Tea Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, English, British
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Liam Geoghegan
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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