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City Tavern

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American Restaurant$$$$

Center City East, Philadelphia

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Lawrence ChenMay 27, 2017
awesome food there, good service. Particularly when I came with a loved girl together,LOL. The spigatti was not good but I suggest to order a crab cake. This one is marvelous
DianeJuly 17, 2013
We had our Event Here. The Open Group Philadelphia! Great service and delicious food. Absolutely loved the crab cakes! =My choice. The mushroom toast appetizer was amazing!
Meric Akcay DunnOctober 8, 2017
Yesterday we had dinner at this unique place in the Old City almost expecting to see Benjamin Franklin to show up any minute. Nostalgic atmosphere and wonderful hosts. Duckling was sublime!
James DunneJuly 15, 2016
The Washington Porter and the Jefferson Ale were both excellent. The pepper pot soup and the turkey pot pie were delicious. The beef turnover was delicious as well. Service was delightful!
Casey KelbyNovember 28, 2015
Love this place! Historic, beautiful and delicious food, what could be better? Excellent wine selection.
Richard RevillaMarch 8, 2018
Historic dinning experience yakes you back to colonial days. Enjoy old style dishes and some great current drafts. Service can be a bit dry.
Crystal HAugust 9, 2014
The food & atmosphere were phenomenal! From the colonial wait staff to the authentic dinnerware, it was quite the experience. Get the Jefferson Ale or a shrub!
Anthony McDonnellSeptember 13, 2020
Authentic and original, without being "Ye Olde Tourist Trap". The fries and crab cakes are great, and the menu is wide and diverse. The beer list is also good.
Alison SteeleNovember 8, 2016
Awesome spot for a taste of history! The pork chop is amazing and super unique - more of a ham taste, but super thick and extremely tender.
Alana CadizDecember 7, 2014
One of my favorite restaurants of all time. Beware of the ghost that pushes people down the stairs (jk, but it happened to my friend!)
Chelsea B.June 6, 2013
Table by the window or on the back porch upstairs before sunset for perfect lighting. Great fresh bread and Martha Washington's chocolate mousse cake! Shawn J. was our server and was great. Thanks CT!
David WaldmanMay 10, 2016
The historic beer sampler was great. The seafood melange was unbelievably good! Service was phenomenal!
Brad GrahamFebruary 27, 2014
City Tavern takes you back in history, all the way to the birth of America. Their bar features drinks and beers that are creations of America’s Founding Fathers.
Sandra KeceOctober 4, 2019
Lovely place in Olde City Philadelphia. The food and service were good, but allow some time as all meals are made to order.
Jake SmithAugust 26, 2015
Any of the Yards Brewery beers are good, so why not try the sampler to find your favorite?
Visit PhillySeptember 19, 2012
Where else can diners get West Indies Pepperpot soup with beef, taro root and greens? Adam Gertler of The Best Thing I Ever Ate raved about this specialty here.
MICHAEL RYAN LAWRENCEJuly 16, 2010
an 18th century menu, decor and staff makes you feel like you're actually in Olde City.. while in Old City. Plus with the Revolution Ales on tap.. a must do for a Philadelphian
Dean GriffinMarch 21, 2015
Pepper pot, meatloaf, 3 meat kilbasa, great affordable wine. Save room for a washington porter.
Justin EhreckeDecember 27, 2014
Crab cakes and the overall history of this place! The staff dress in traditional clothes of a bygone era
J.McCall MartorelliMarch 26, 2013
Get the crab cakes! It was so delicious! Plus the history of this building is so amazing!
NBC PhiladelphiaAugust 15, 2011
The original was built in 1773. But don't brag about sitting on George Washington's bench just yet. The tavern was demolished in 1834. You're sitting on a replica, circa 1976. Still historic, though. Read more
SelenMarch 25, 2015
Historic foods, drinks and ambiance. This is a must go restaurant in Philly.
Lawrence ChenDecember 21, 2016
nice service, very Old school. vintage furnishment. NICE seafood but horrible spaghetti. totally, 8/10
James CApril 11, 2015
Awesome experience. Try the colonial fair presented by the head chef. It is worth it.
GourmetLiveNovember 22, 2011
Food blogger Janice Gregg of Gigabiting recommends the Colonial Thanksgiving menu at Philadelphia’s historic City Tavern, which is based on accurate re-creations of early-American dishes.
Visit PhillyOctober 15, 2010
City Tavern offers a historic dining experience, complete with Colonial haute cuisine, costumed wait staff, and Colonial-era drinks and desserts. Read more
Paola RiosAugust 5, 2013
The German Pinot Noir (Affentaler) is incredibly smooth and sweeter than average (but not too sweet)!
Leonard HansonAugust 17, 2014
Try the flight of beers, a surprising mix of tastes.
visitPAMay 22, 2010
George Washington & the other Constitutional delegates celebrated here by consuming 54 bottles of Madeira, 60 bottles of claret, 7 bowels of spiked punch and 22 bottles of porter, beer & hard cider. Read more
NatashaAugust 25, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Great place! Let Sarah be your waitress. Her personality is ridiculously sexy!!
TV Food MapsAugust 28, 2014
Check out City Tavern Restaurant as seen on Best Thing I Ever Ate , Drinking Made Easy , The Layover Read more
Brett GarwoodJune 15, 2015
Turkey pot pie! Can't choose a beer? Take flight and try em all.
SteveAugust 8, 2014
City Tavern Cooler is dangerously awesome - whisky, brandy, rum and Apple cider!
Melinda HeatonNovember 10, 2012
Great historical experience as well as great food!
Elizabeth NicolSeptember 7, 2018
Rebuilt in 1976, after it burnt to the ground. Rebuilt to the re-discovered architecture plans and staffed by folks wearing period clothing. Felt contrived and gimmicky. Food was just ok.
Caroluna CastroFebruary 23, 2013
Order the pot pie, you will not be disappointed! Best pot pie I have ever had!
Fodor's TravelAugust 29, 2018
Happily all is not authentic—the restaurant makes good use of refrigeration and electricity. Read more
Tom SMarch 30, 2014
Dinner was phenomenal. Joni was the best server ever. She will spoil you.
Vincent DeliberatoApril 9, 2013
Great revelutionary feeling and our founding fathers beer recipes....great service.
Courtney LNovember 21, 2011
The Ben Franklin Tavern Spruce is the best beer I have ever had. Seriously. Get the sampler. Try it.
Paola RiosAugust 5, 2013
The potato soup has like cream cheese or something, it is absolutely delicious.
David NeavesJuly 9, 2014
Good beer selection. Rabbit entree was overwhelmed with wine sauce.
Chuck MonsantoApril 5, 2014
Enjoy the food and ambiance. Don't forget to have dessert!
FoodiesprNovember 7, 2016
Get the ale sampler!!
David RosenbloomNovember 24, 2014
Drink like it's 1776! Lots of fun and beautiful atmosphere
Paola RiosAugust 5, 2013
The pepper pot soup is spicy but it is really good. Like beef stew.
HISTORYJanuary 3, 2013
Established in 1773, City Tavern once was frequented by George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and other notable figures of the American Revolution era.
Kapil BhutadaMarch 22, 2017
Try the gw porter.. And the mushroom toast
Admiral LopezApril 19, 2013
Everything about City Tavern is outstanding. Order the rum shrub!
Heather MacdonaldMay 2, 2018
So much fun—drinks are a must

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