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 (8282)

$30 and under

Gastro Pub

124 South 18th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103

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2 people

Jun 22, 2025

11:30 PM

Booked 85 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.

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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 8,282 people are saying

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

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Philadelphia County
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Philadelphia
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Review summary

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The Dandelion offers a delightful blend of British charm with modern gastronomy. Patrons praise its "absolutely lovely environment and decor" and commend the "excellent gastronomy pub" vibe. Signature dishes like the fish and chips and rabbit pie are "must haves." The staff ensures an "amazing" dining experience with "fabulous" service, making it a go-to spot in Philly.

8,282 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia County7 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Ah, the British. A people who have given us Shakespeare, The Beatles, colonialism, and, apparently, rabbit pie. My wife and I found ourselves at The Dandelion on a recent evening, nestled into the bar area, which is to say we were seated in what looked like the smoking room of an Edwardian estate, minus the cigars and imperial guilt. The service was cheerful, human, and clearly two drinks behind where they needed to be to keep up with the crowd. Still, they smiled like they meant it. That counts for a lot in this cruel, chaotic world. We began with East Coast oysters. Six of them, $21. Each one barely big enough to drown a very small regret in their accompanying cucumber mignonette. Tasty? Sure. Worth the price? Only if you're trying to impress a mollusk. Now, to the rabbit pie. I ordered it not because I'm brave, but because curiosity hasn't killed me yet, though it's come close a few times. It arrived encased in pastry armor, creamy and steaming, with rabbit that tasted like someone had introduced a chicken to a lamb and said, "Get along now." It was rich. It was strange. It was lovely. But the real star of this Anglo-culinary experiment was my wife's Shepherd's Pie, lamby, savory, hearty enough to make a Scotsman weep into his sporran. It was everything the British Empire once aspired to be but rarely achieved: warm, comforting, and successful. I washed it down with a Half and Half, dark and light, like good and evil shaking hands in your stomach. My wife had a Pimm's Cup, and declared it "very good," which in our family is equivalent to a firm handshake and hearty smack on the back. So: four stars. One off for the oysters and the overwhelmed servers, but four firmly in place for a meal that made me feel like I was in a Graham Greene novel, only with less betrayal and more gamy pies.
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melissa
Atlanta1 review
2.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
The food was very good and we enjoyed what we had. They were even able to accommodate gluten free and vegan diets. Our waiter, however, was not very good. Never came back to check on us after entrees were served. He gave our “complementary anniversary dessert” away to another couple- they were very confused btw! And no mention of desserts or the menu or coffee. We would go back, but hope for a better wait person.
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James VIP
Nebraska144 reviews
2.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
I don't think it was Dandelion's best day. Near me a table of four invited a fifth to join them via speakerphone which cause Karen and Chad at the next table to spectacularly lose their composure. Dealing with these malcontents really degraded service. The food was pretty good, but if this is the crowd, I'll pass.
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James
Virginia1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a good choice for lunch, dinner or just a drink.
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia County1 review
3.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
I adore Dandelion and we often have work lunches here but the service was unbelievably slow for a Monday at noon. We waited over an hour for our entrees and while the food was good, the timing didn't make sense for what we had ordered (simple sandwiches, fish and chips, salads). Will absolutely return, but maybe not the best spot for a quick business lunch.
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Douglas
California Central Coast7 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 1
They seat you in the bar if you accept that and I did to my great regret. Noisy, constant stream of traffic, one waitress for a large area, drafty with unending, loud, ungodly music. Food was good, waitress tried, but ambiance was zero!
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Colleen
New York City8 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Chloe our hostess, Sophia our bartender, and Kaylee our server were all excellent. Our meals, from appetizers through dessert, were delicious. And the building itself is one of the most charming we have ever experienced, here or abroad. Well-done, Dandelion!
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Peter VIP
New York City11 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely lovely environment and decor! Well done! The service was on point and the food was very good.
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Connie
San Francisco Bay Area10 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very enjoyable dinner. The trout was amazing. It was relatively quiet upstairs so we could actually converse, a rarity these days at popular restaurants.
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Danette VIP
St. Louis77 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dedicated GF menu with lots of options. Clever cocktails of the season Ambience would be worth it but food & service add to the experience
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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 8282 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Jun 22, 2025

11:30 PM

Booked 85 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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