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Saloon Restaurant, Philadelphia, PA

Saloon Restaurant

4.9
4.9
2595 Reviews
$50 and over
Italian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 36 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
Entering the Saloon, a family owned restaurant since it opened in 1967 is a bit like stepping into Philadelphia's past. Dark oak paneling, shiny brass and authentic local antiques create a warm congenial and casual atmosphere. The choice of two comfortable dining rooms each with its own vintage bars make dining and conversation a relaxed and enjoyable experience. Both bars feature a delicious and moderately priced food menu. The menu is Italian with seafood specials such as grilled octopus and dover sole. Saloon steaks and veal chops are legendary. Many prefer a plate of fried long hot peppers to compliment the steaks. All desserts and gelatos are made on the premises daily. The Saloon is a Philadelphia neighborhood bar and restaurant with a national reputation. And the parking is FREE!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Steak, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (215) 627-1811
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Please call for pricing and info between the hours of 9am and 4pm.
  • Area
    South Philly
  • Cross Street
    Fitzwater Street
  • Parking details
    FREE PARKING in our private lots (7th & Catharine, 7th & Fitzwater)There will be an attendant on each lot.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine

What 2,595 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Philadelphia County

    Best Overall

  • Philadelphia County

    Best Food

  • Philadelphia County

    Italian

  • Philadelphia

    Best Overall

  • Philadelphia

    Best Food

  • Philadelphia

    Best Service

  • Philadelphia

    Best Ambience

  • Philadelphia

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Saloon Restaurant offers an "extraordinary and authentic Philadelphia dining experience" with "amazing food and staff." Guests rave about the "excellent food and service," naming dishes like the "octopus salad" and "lobster pasta" as favorites. The "atmosphere is inviting," enhanced by "exceptional service" and "free parking." It's a top choice for special occasions.

2,595 Reviews
  1. Shanna

    Orlando

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The restaurant was insanely hot, and although I can appreciate efficiency, the food was coming out so fast, that we didn’t have time to breath in between entrees. The food was, just, good I’d say and especially considering the price. The chicken Milanese cutlet was nice and thin, and tender, however not super tasty. The pasta seafood dish my boyfriend had was pretty skimpy on the seafood. It’s almost as if it was put in a blender before dropping it in the sauce - you had to really look to find a piece. We were a bit disappointed after the hype that Saloon gets. We have visited many higher end Italian restaurants in Philly, and this ranked below each of them. Again, it was good, just not excellent. I will say, our waitress was great, very accommodating, spent just enough time at and away from our table and knew her stuff.

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  2. Michael

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    48 reviews

    5.0

    48 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sat upstairs. Sat night noise about as expected. Food was, as always, outstanding. My wife and I both had veal dishes. Our server Taylor was attentive, friendly and professional.

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  3. Kathy

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere, service was great and food was wonderful.

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  4. cheryl

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was good but we felt like we were being rushed.

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  5. Samantha

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible service and food. Ambiance is old school Philly. Saloon is one of the only restaurants in Philly with ample valet service and always know I can drive and find a spot.

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  6. joe

    Philadelphia

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have been coming to the Saloon for over thirty years and it has always been the highest quality and consistency

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  7. Jess

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Saloon never disappoints!! Amazing food, ambiance, and service.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    Atlantic City

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Waited 50 minutes for a table when I had a reservation booked one month in advance. Proper service etiquette would have been to take something off of the bill or give something complimentary for the wait. Nothing was done to make up for this.

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  9. Kaitlyn

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    We were celebrating our anniversary on 1/11 and the bus boy tried to clear my plate twice before I was even done eating, by the 3rd time I again told the bus boy I was not done eating & he told me he was instructed by the manager to do so. When I was finally finished I let the bus boy know so he could finally clear my plate. We hadn’t been there for even 45 mins at that point so it wasn’t a time issue. Since I’m now writing a review my petite filet was a bit over cooked. Yes I called the next working day & spoke to Sandy the administrative manager and was told that a bus boy was let go from the evening we were there & she couldn’t confirm if it was the same bus boy that serviced our table & they were sorry for the inconvenience. So was a bus boy really let go or was I just being blown off?! I rarely write reviews but it was our anniversary dinner & unfortunately this incident bothered us, well me particularly so badly that I had to. I was extremely disappointed & wanted to enjoy our evening at the Saloon for our anniversary & sadly we did not. We won’t be going back again.

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  10. Marion

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 11 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and quality of food . Server was very attentive . . Drinks perfect . Dinner and dessert cannot say enough good things. Parking also a major bonus in that area.. I will be back

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Saloon Restaurant is rated 4.9 stars by 2595 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 36 times today
Google Map for Saloon Restaurant

750 S 7th St., Philadelphia, PA 19147

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Fitzwater Street
  • Area
    South Philly
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Steak, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    FREE PARKING in our private lots (7th & Catharine, 7th & Fitzwater)There will be an attendant on each lot.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine
  • Phone number
    (215) 627-1811
  • Private party facilities
    Please call for pricing and info between the hours of 9am and 4pm.
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