The Dandelion

Name: The Dandelion
Address: 124 South 18th Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States, 19103
Telephone: (215) 558-2500
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7 (8301)

$30 and under

Gastro Pub

124 South 18th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103

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2 people

Jul 7, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 94 times today

About this restaurant

Charming
Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem

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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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
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
Website
http://www.thedandelionpub.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Chloe Johnson

Location
124 South 18th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
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 8,301 people are saying

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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Philadelphia County
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Philadelphia
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Review summary

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The Dandelion offers an authentic British pub experience with "amazing food" and "great service." The charming decor and cozy atmosphere make it a perfect spot for any occasion. Signature dishes like fish and chips and rabbit pie are "outstanding," while the diverse menu accommodates dietary needs. An absolute "gem" in Philadelphia.

8,301 Reviews

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Gerald VIP
Philadelphia County421 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I am a regular at Dandelion and I love the food. To top it all off, however, is the wonderful staff, from reception to servers to bus staff - they are all helpful and courteous.
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Tiago
New York City4 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was the Sunday Roast that brought our group here, and while that was absolutely fantastic, it’s really the atmosphere, service, and cocktails that push this place to 5 stars. The building is beautiful and extremely well decorated, with various separate sections that kept noise low and the atmosphere more intimate — we even ended up chatting with our neighbour table. The servers are extremely attentive and proactive, the drinks were delicious, and the food was absolutely stellar. We split 2 roasts across 3 people, and still ended up bringing a big box home, so I’d say portions are generous and the price to quality is pretty phenomenal.
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Jessica
Philadelphia County1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience! We came in to celebrate a recent promotion at work and were treated to a complimentary toast. Brunch was great. Definitely coming back !!
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Laurie VIP
Central Kentucky22 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Spot on British gastropub vibe - ambience was authentic, food was delicious - great variety on menu - and service was warm and attentive. Would def recommend!
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Rachael VIP
Philadelphia County31 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely delicious. We had English Breakfast and mint tea, scones for an appetizer and then we both got the English Breakfast as our brunch entree. Everything was absolutely spectacular. Can never go wrong with Starr!
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Edward VIP
New York City4 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent food. A real gem in Center City with a nice beer selection on tap.
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PATRICIA
Georgia41 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We eat at Dandelion quite frankly with groups when working in Philadelphia. Service is quite good, food very consistent and excellent quality. We really enjoy the atmosphere and different seating spaces to accommodate groups of 5-8 people.
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Carol VIP
Toronto / Ontario26 reviews
2.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
It’s a cute quaint restaurant not meant for elderly due to old stairs. Maybe that is why our waitress kept forgetting the bread basket which she mentioned 3 times and later never showed up with it. She also misinformed us about a drink we ordered. Crab cakes tasted like a frozen processed dish, everything was subpar except for the carrots. The rabbit pie tastes like chicken, the lamb sheppard pie was decent and the duck ragu was not bad. Mains don’t come with any veggies fyi. Waitress also brought the wrong dessert but luckily the banoffee dessert was prob the best thing on the menu. I think it must be a great restaurant for Philly standards.
The DandelionResponded 5 days ago
Hey Carol, We're really sorry to hear about your experience at The Dandelion. We pride ourselves on our attention to detail, and it sounds like we missed the mark this time. We understand your concerns about the staircases and the mix-up with your order. We also apologize for the lack of attention from our server. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed our banoffee dessert, and we hope that despite these issues, you'll give us another chance to impress you in the future.
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Kenneth VIP
Philadelphia County1 review
3.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Food was good felt that it was very dark in the room. Waiter was not good very inattentive not helpful at all.
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ann
Yosemite / Mammoth Lakes3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We ate here twice on a recent trip to Philly. The bar/pub area is where we sat both times. Great vibe. Great service from both bartenders Friday and Saturday nights and our server Dante ! The food is amazing. Fish and chips are outstanding. Crisp not greasy at all - cod super fresh! We also had the dandelion salad which was perfect. The second night we had the tandoori chicken which is just simply amazing. Tender and a perfectly flavored blend of Indian spices with a dash of English conservativeness! We also had the artichoke risotto which was creamy to perfection . Both nights we licked plates clean !! Will definitely come again !!
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The Dandelion offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (215) 558-2500.

The Dandelion is rated 4.7 stars by 8301 OpenTable diners.

The Dandelion does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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2 people

Jul 7, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 94 times today

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
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Gastro Pub, English, British
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chloe Johnson
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.thedandelionpub.com/
Phone number
(215) 558-2500

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