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Dandelion's "Dog Bar" - The Dandelion, Philadelphia, PA

The Dandelion

4.8 (8273)
$30 and under
Gastro Pub
124 South 18th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 118 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
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.

Dining areas

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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Liam Geoghegan
  • 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 8,273 people are saying

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

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Philadelphia County

    Most Booked

  • Philadelphia

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Dandelion offers a charming blend of British pub ambiance and delightful cuisine. Regularly praised for "excellent food and service," it features standout dishes like fish and chips and a memorable Sunday roast. The "cozy, inviting atmosphere" is perfect for any occasion, making it a local favorite.

8,273 Reviews
  1. Todd

    Pittsburgh1 review

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    It was very loud and cramped but the food was excellent

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  2. Donna VIP

    New York City74 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The Dandelion was recommended by my nephew and his wife - Philly residents who said it was one of their favorites. We really enjoyed it. Best Fish & Chips, Tandoori Chicken and carrot soup! Also, loved the herbal G&T! Only minus was the Caesar salad- kind of weird, not classic.

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  3. Reuben

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great place, great food, great service. The only suggestion is, stay away from the tables next to the the door which opens from the street. I can't imagine how that works in colder weather. And it was bothersome in May.... But heck, the wait staff was fabulous. Food and service impeccable. Our server took such great care of us... And made it a special day. Will definitely be back next time in Philly.

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  4. Emily

    Dallas1 review

    1.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Do not reserve in the pub. We were placed at a small table right by the door. They squeezed two tables too close to sit comfortably. These tables should not be reserved. The service was lack luster. The food was fine but overall the experience was a disappointment.

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  5. Dylan

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our food was delicious and the drinks were great. The look and feel of the restaurant was so cozy and so cool on the inside. Will definitely be going back for dinner soon.

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  6. Tania

    Los Angeles52 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    What a gem! We were here for happy hour and, stayed for dinner. The happy hour oysters are really small so I recommend you try something else. The warmed bar nuts were pretty good, as was their beer selection. We had the fish and chips, which was one of the best I had. Crisp, fresh and definitely not greasy. Highly recommend. Their Gin cocktails are also quite good.

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  7. Gerald VIP

    Washington DC10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dandelion is our go-to whenever we have visitors from out of town. We love the ambiance and the food and service are always excellent. Today again it did not disappoint.

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  8. Natasha

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent gastronomy pub with multiple seating arrangements. Service was super attentive and food and wines were elevated far above the typical! Also, the A/c was amazing on a hot day

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  9. Angela

    Hawaii1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Yummy burger and caesar salad, place eclectic and interesting

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  10. Jodi

    Poconos19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a large group celebrating my daughter’s birthday. We had to wait a bit for the previous guests to leave but the staff more than made up for our inconvenience. Lively atmosphere, delicious drinks and great food… some of our favorites were the ricotta whip appetizer, fish and chips and the Shepards pie.

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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 4.8 stars by 8273 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.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 118 times today
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
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • 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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