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Monk's Cafe

Gastropub, Belgian Restaurant, and Beer Bar$$$$

Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia

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Monk's Cafe

9.2^/10

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Ranked #2 for seafood in Philadelphia
The experts at Men's Health Mag and Philadelphia Magazine recommend this place
"Their Belgian beer selection is one of the best in the city."(11 Tips)
"Absolutely delicious Belgian food and an impeccable beer list"(41 Tips)
"Great burgers but even better mussels, great low key spot downtown."(75 Tips)
"Get the flemish sour beers!"(8 Tips)

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patriceMay 9, 2013
Thai curry mussels are amazing! So is the duck salad 👍
Matt CowburnMarch 15, 2016
Knowledgable stuff and a huge Belgian beer list.
KJanuary 31, 2016
I feel like I'm in Belgium...try their sours.
Steve B.January 7, 2016
Only place on the East Coast that serves Pliney the Elder. Nuff Said!
Ryan HillMay 14, 2013
Duck Salad really good. Skip the burgerBest beers in North America available.
Max WennekerAugust 6, 2016
Mussels and fries both good. Avoid the Caesar.
Kevin CooleyJune 25, 2018
Be sure to make reservations during peak hours
The FeastJune 10, 2011
Get any of the Cantillon bottles or drafts for the perfect summer treat. We also love the Spanish Flies. Read more
John AnastasiApril 26, 2014
Nice pulled pork sandwich. Good with a Stoudt's Pilsner.
Ariel NicoleJune 9, 2012
The mac & cheese is delicious. Come with an exotic beer in mind, they probably have it.
Lee SJuly 30, 2012
Don't overlook the scallops, best ever! Be sure to squeeze the lemon on them for full effect.
Greg ReeseMarch 1, 2015
Only place to get Pliny within a thousand miles.
LeeFebruary 17, 2017
You know you came here for the beer. Enjoy the eats too
Rana GhahremanpourMay 13, 2012
Try the veal cheeks in the appetizer menu. It's to die for! Everything is delicious here.
Kathleen NgoSeptember 21, 2014
Mussels were a bit overcooked but the fries and delirium tremens more than made up for it.
Andrew K.November 23, 2014
Get moules pomme frites - nummers!
Meg FarmerOctober 8, 2014
Tons of beer on tap. Decent chill scene.
David SickelsMarch 1, 2019
Pliny the Elder on tap!
CitySolveNovember 28, 2011
There's actually a beer book. Don't forget to order the fries and the bourbon mayo.
Michael CowdrickMarch 29, 2016
Awesome beer selection , great atmosphere
Kevin GMay 10, 2019
Been here 10+ times
Every time I go here, I’m amazed at the beer list all over again.
BaksOctober 8, 2011
Get the buffalo-style frog's legs. You will not regret it. And try the Tilquin Gueuze!
Ariel NicoleJune 9, 2012
The duck salad is delicious! Cranberries & walnuts & goat cheese paradise!
Mike TaylorFebruary 18, 2010
Best Mussels in the city. Greatest Belgian Beer Bar in the City, or maybe the whole country. If you like beer, you will love Monk's!
Kyle DavisJuly 19, 2013
Awesome place and a wonderful selection of beers
Sophia HOctober 4, 2015
Great beer. Love the Beer Bible.
Glòria ConsolaOctober 2, 2018
Mussels are the best!
SteveDecember 27, 2013
Been here 5+ times
They need to add the option to get double dipping sauce with the frittes!
KneeTherapistOctober 16, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Damn straight those thai curry mussels are good.
Stephen L.November 5, 2012
If you don't spend more on beer than on food when dining here, you're doing something wrong
Marc HalleyJuly 14, 2012
One of the best places in Philly to have mussels!!!
Devaki RoySeptember 25, 2014
Best salmon EVER!!! ( loads of garlic)
Chris BuijsJanuary 29, 2017
Been here 10+ times
#1 craft beer bar in America and beyond.
Sam WolfAugust 27, 2011
I recommend Ghent Mussels and a Monks Burger washed down with a Chimay Red!
AbdulAziz AlHussainiAugust 23, 2016
The mussels are great
Mariana DDecember 10, 2011
Been here 5+ times
back bar is where i like to sit. laid back bartenders, good fries!
Taryn ZychalOctober 1, 2010
The seitan meatball dish is vegan and amazingly filling. Don't knock it til you've tried it
DianaMarch 11, 2013
the petit dejeuner mussels are amazing!
U Y Ê N N A O M I B U INovember 21, 2015
The clams are amazing!
Eric WuSeptember 17, 2016
Great burgers and fries!
Stu LJanuary 25, 2019
Mussels, and THE BEER!!!
Майя БакланMarch 14, 2017
Quite simple at first look, but very taste
Lauren BieberFebruary 23, 2014
They do a great vegan burger here!
HectorDecember 2, 2014
Steak, get the steak.
Michael LoJuly 16, 2013
Full menu until 1am on Monday's!
Simon IoffeOctober 26, 2014
Get the flemish sour beers!
Mark BencivengoJanuary 10, 2016
Craft beer, burgers, mussels
Ian OrekondySeptember 21, 2012
Ask for the sour beers, and you'll be psyched.
MazdaNovember 8, 2010
Monks burger and Monks mussels are delicious. Their beer selection is worth checking out.
CitySolveNovember 26, 2011
Best french fries I've had. The bourbon mayo is the bomb!

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