The Dandelion

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

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   Emily

   Austin1 review

   5.0

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   Excellent service and such a cool vibe! The food was delicious, too!!
   

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   William VIP

   Philadelphia55 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   Over time I've eaten most of the items on the menu here. This is an English themed restaurant meaning a comfortable dining area, pub and a tearoom upstairs. It is a fairly good value compared to other restaurants in the area. It's popular and now they have no sign telling you the restaurant is there but customers still know the place. There are a number of British items on the menu such as bangers and mash. It is one of the few places where you can get rabbit in a pastry. The food is good but not designed to rise to culinary heights. The exceptions are the desserts which are very good and more innovative takes on English ingredients. Another major plus is that you can actually have a conversation with your dinning partner(s). This may be due the place being divided into smaller rooms. Service is good and up to the standards you expect from a Steven Star restaurant.
   

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   RichardBetsy VIP

   West Palm Beach97 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

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

   Love this place for lunch. It’s traditional in a non-stuffy way. Attentive service, good food.
   

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   Lorna

   New York City4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   This is an absolutely authentic British gastropub. Visiting Philly and went there two days in a row because it reminded me so much of pubs and Sunday roasts in the UK. Lovely, cozy place with lovely staff and delicious food.
   

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   Kelly VIP

   New York City156 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   Brunch was excellent and so was the service! Love the ambiance of this restaurant!
   

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   sally

   Philadelphia22 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 7 days ago

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

   I was hoping that the sauces and gravies would be more flavorful. Instead they tasted too strong and overwhelmed the taste of the dish.
   

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   Jon

   Philadelphia10 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

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

   This place doesn’t disappoint. I’ve been to The Dandelion 3 or 4 times. Great atmosphere. Great service - friendly, timely, never felt rushed. My wife and I took friends here because it’s a refreshing and relaxing place to go. Well done, D!!
   

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   Shakeena

   Philadelphia3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 25, 2025

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

   Dandelion was great. Service top notch. Fish and chips amazing. Mac and cheese always great for toddler.
   

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   Jonathan VIP

   New York City24 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 24, 2025

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

   Best fish and chips I’ve ever had. Need to come again to explore the menu and bar options
   

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    Jessica

    Philadelphia6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 23, 2025

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

    It is always a joy to visit The Dandelion. I adore the aesthetic of every single room in this place! We celebrated my 31st birthday with deviled eggs, that amazing ricotta spread on toast, a chicken sandwich on walnut bread, and a rose mimosa in a cute little glass. Everything was a delight. My husband had a Pirates of Penzance drink and a skate sandwich (he reports both were great). I wanted to specifically mention our server, Jayden (not sure if this is how they spell it). Jayden was kind, courteous; we felt very attended to. Folks like Jayden make the Dandelion my favorite place in Philadelphia. Thank you!
    

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