Best Happy Hour Spots in Philadelphia

“Sampan Philly is such a beautiful and stylish spot that offers a modern Asian dining experience right in the heart of Midtown Village.”

“This fusion spot has a fantastic atmosphere. I tried the chicken/beef satay, which was incredibly tender and full of flavor.”

“Our server was super nice and attentive. We did the tasting menu and it was pretty much all delicious.”

“We finally stopped by for brunch , and glad we did - the food was warm, delicious and comforting.”

“The atmosphere and ambiance was amazing. Date Night approved, Ladies night approved, random meal with staff after work. Approved.”

“The food was phenomenal: fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. Every dish we tried was a hit, and you can tell they really care about quality and consistency.”

“Food is 10/10! We had chicken and fish tacos cheese fries and wings.”

“Food was amazing! Taste great, great atmosphere, great people! 100% will be back”

“Love Tipsy the old school vibe & the food was amazing.”

“The interior of the restaurant is beautifully designed as well! I loved the monochromatic green dining room and all of the beautiful architectural details.”

“The ambiance is timeless - elegant yet inviting - and the agave spirits selection is one of the best we’ve seen.”

“Restaurant was packed all the time, but eating at the bar could be an option for a solo traveler or a small group without reservation.”

“Leila was our server and she was excellent. She had the best recommendations and was friendly, professional, and just an all around wonderful server.”

“El Rey is worth a stop for quality food and outstanding servce at a reasonable price point.”

“Recommend having seating reservations, otherwise there is a 1.5-2 hour wait or bar seating.”

“The best cake I have ever had”

“Parking may be a bit tough”

“Unbelievably bad vibes from them”

“Monster Vegan is by far the best vegan comfort food I've ever had!!”

“Food was delicious but very expensive, i ordered a side of plain fries without looking at the price. $10!”

“Amazing service(our waters were never even half empty for more than 2 minutes)!”

“Delish vegetarian Zhajiangmian! Haven’t been able to find a veg version in the city yet and this was fantastic”

“They had an “all day noodle special” where you could get a drink + appetizer with your noodle order for $5 - great deal and would recommend!”

“Highly recommend! Their happy hour is the best, it’s super value and you can try many dishes.”

“The staff was super friendly and attentive. Will be returning here, great experience, great food and wonderful people.”

“Medhi has been our server everytime me & my friends come to eat here. He provides the best service when it comes to food, hookah & beverages.”

“One of the best places you can visit in Philadelphia, Berks area.”

“This place has a lot good features. The location is perfect. It's close to Rittenhouse square and Philadelphia attractions.”

“Don’t forget to make your reservations for this fantastic British pub in the heart of Philadelphia.”

“Suggest reservations but we got lucky and got a fantastic table with a view.”

“The only thing a little overwhelming was the noise at lunch rush, and the booth seat could use an update haha.”

“The food was super delicious, came out quick, and staff was friendly and efficient.”

“Though the food is still excellent, the prices here are no longer reasonable.”

“I had the pleasure of dining at this restaurant today, and it was a thoroughly impressive experience from the first sip to the last bite.”

“The Prime Rib Sandwich was the best I’ve ever had.”

“The decor and vibe was great, food and drinks were awesome and our server (Queen) took great care of us.”

“Great authentic Mexican food. The mole, enchiladas and chicken tacos were amazing and the flan dessert was fantastic.”

“Picositos is a home away from home. This is our favorite date spot on 9th.”

“This place is a go-to! Affordable and the food is fantastic.”

“Literally one of, if not, the best Thai restaurants in Philly. The decorations were so beautiful and the service was nice.”

“Service was great and the restaurant is pretty spacious with plenty of seating Highly recommend and can’t wait to come back!”

“Food here every time has been excellent and well presented. Very fresh and tons of flavor!”

“You worth trying the French onion soup dumplings! They were outstanding! Everything on the menu was delicious.”

“I have dined here multiple times and there are so many amazing dishes on the menu.”

“We had a party of 6 first timers here for a celebratory family style meal. And this place totally blew us away.”

“The Italian-American dishes here are packed with flavor, and the setting is perfect for anything from a date night to a family dinner.”

“Our wedding venue (Union Trust) was within walking distance which made this the perfect location to host the rehearsal dinner.”

“I’ve been here before but whoever was bartending Jan 10th didn’t have the best service.”

“We got the salmon bowl which was amazing, and the sausage pasta which was also phenomenal.”

“Lovely meal. Excellent waitstaff. Great wine list. You can’t really ask for much more than that!?”

“This has become my go-to place when I'm in downtown Philly. The food is always delicious.”

“Delicious pizza, good price on takeout bottles and you can mix & match singles for a 6-pk.”

“OMG Truly delicious pizza, accompanied by excellent service. Thank you, highly recommended!”

“The coolers of beer - including the ability to take a 6-pack with you for a discounted price- are packed with tons of choices.”

“The service was impeccable, our server Robin was fantastic as well as the server assistants.”

“Located in the heart of center city, the restaurant boasts a spacious interior with a warm and inviting atmosphere, making it perfect for families, couples, or friends.”

“The space was comfortable, although slightly small for our group, which lead to very high noise. Talking was quite difficult without shouting.”

“They make the best Impossible burgers. Love that you can swap any of their burgers out for Impossible.”

“This is one of my favorite places for a no-wait and no-reservation burger in the city.”

“I was so delighted to see that they offer a gluten-free bun for all of their incredible burgers!”

“And the ambiance was so good. Perfect place for a date night. The vibes are there. Definitely recommend 10/10.”

“Our waitress was a polite, affable young lady who was very attentive and very quick with the water, drinks, apps and our entrees.”

“Best to make a reservation or expect a long wait on weekends.”

“They have a happy hour from 4-6pm. Recommend getting a dozen oysters but trying two of each of the specialty ones on the menu.”

“I ordered the Bronzino. Which I love anyway, but this was by far the best flavoring I’ve ever had.”

“Every dish was perfect, especially Grilled fish over the jasmine rice with green curry, this dish is perfect combination with Thai curry, worth every bite (Highly recommend).”

“One of my favorite restaurants in center city and even Philadelphia, never bad and always fantastic!”

“Walked in with a friend evening in the middle of low tide (happy hour) and was seated at a high top.”

“The Grand Plateau was fresh and plentiful, but some of the selections were better than the others.”

“The best pasta I've ever had!”

“Charming lil restaurant with beautiful patio”

“Excellent friendly service from all staff”

“The sushi was excellent grade, definitely felt extremely over priced for the serving sizes.”

“I thought the ambience was perfect, an intimate setting for date night that felt elevated without being stuffy.”

“The fish was fresh and tasty and we would love to come again the next time we are in Philly.”

“The first and second floor had amazing ambience. Perfect for dinner with friends, family or a date night.”

“Got dinner here with my girlfriend for a date night, we sat upstairs and the atmosphere is nice, dim lit, some music in the background”

“A little bit of a walk from the theater but well worth it for a date night out.”

“We ordered a pizza Diavola which was incredible: the pizza crust, the sauce, the filling - superb, perfect, juicy, crispy, flavorful.”

“The food wwnt great with water, but I would have loved a glass of wine.”

“Our server Anthony was excellent, as was the food and overall experience.”

“My husband is gluten-free, and we both agreed this was the best GF pizza we have ever eaten!”

“This place never disappoints! From their delicious cheesesteak egg rolls to their Detroit-style pizza and amazing seasonal appetizers (the Brussels sprouts with grapes and bacon were incredible).”

“It’s our choice for date night and have some pretty good deal. Burger with fries for $9, count me in!”

“Menu changes so you may miss a favorite”

“Waited 45 mins after original reservation”

“My experience at Ocean Prime was absolutely outstanding! The food was delicious perfectly prepared, flavorful, and beautifully presented.”

“Isaiah is extremely charming & a delight. Management staff is also very pleasant , very accommodating , in a …”

“I highly recommend if you're looking to eat at a nice restaurant in the city.”

“The vegetable pad thai had a few onions and a couple of mushrooms for vegetables and no fish sauce/ flavor too make it pad Thai.”

“We LOVE their tofu. They treat tofu like an ingredient not a consolation prize which makes SUCH a difference.”

“From the street, it looks pretty plain, but once you're inside, it has a cool, hip bar atmosphere.”

“This is my new favorite taco spot ! The flavors are unique and the food is executed wonderfully.”

“Phenomena service. Incredible food. Seafood do fresh. Have never had these Mexican flavors before.”

“The staff are extremely professional and attentive. This is my go to spot for date night tacos.”

“The charred eggplant with cherries. Hands down, the best I've ever encountered in a restaurant.”

“Tasty healthy food, excellent servers, large portions, fun atmosphere, lively but quiet enough for conversation, and clean bathrooms - what more could you ask for?”

“We came to Philly for a Mike Solomonov food tour and came here for the yummiest brunch ever!!!”

“The tres leche French toast was probably the best French toast I’ve ever had.”

“It’s a great quick, casual neighborhood spot that's quickly becoming a lunch break favorite to shake up the monotony of working from home.”

“It’s a great quick, casual neighborhood spot that's quickly becoming a lunch break go-to”

“The space is beautiful and love the open kitchen! The bar was active and the restaurant was about halfway full.”

“Food was excellent & fairly priced. The beer menu is a bit short, but the cocktails we had were fan.”

“Justin our server was amazing. We went with a large party of 10 for a birthday and he was so good.”

“The happy hour menu is single, serves everything (fries=$6, one slider=$8, 4 party wings=$7).”

“We tried the Summer in the City menu, three courses and a drink for $40!”

“Our waitress Shy was so attentive and had a very pleasant demeanor.”

“The first time I had the Japanese pancakes they were light and fluffy, thick and very delicious This time they were smaller and more compact and crispy.”

“The tuna tartare was excellent but $5 per shrimp was a bit much.”

“A truly pleasant spot for casual dining featuring outstanding service and great food.”

“Excellent service and good taste in everything I tried, whenever I pass by there I like to go eat”

“Chipotle burrito was amazing. My whole party enjoyed their meals well.”

“Service was wonderful. Ordered a recommendation from our server, birria quesadillas.”

“Miss Saigon was such a beautiful atmosphere. Came in for my sister birthday and it was such a success.”

“Vibes were amazing food was great loved every bit. Karaoke room with upstairs lounge ??? Cmon amazing !!!!”

“The beef pho broth was so delicious I forgot to add extra condiments to it. Very flavorful.”

“I had one of the best Caesar salads in my entire life. I got it with chicken and that chicken was so good, almost like a Milanese chicken.”

“Awesome carbonara pie and the best crunchy kale salad that you could ever invent…. Ridiculous!”

“Still solid but not outstanding place - feels like they used to take more pride in what they do.”

“Our server Sabrina was rock on the best! I am a jokester and she put up with me even cracked one back!”

“The food is delicious and reasonably priced. The happy hour is awesome and they give military and other disco.”

“Great restaurant with indoor/outdoor seating. Beautiful views of the Delaware River.”

“The smash burger is incredible. The burger sauce is delicious. For a better bread to contents ratio, get the double.”

“I had the chicken sandwhich (delicious) and husband had the burger (also delicious) + we had the candied bacon devil'd eggs.”

“Best location. We were lucky to be here on a summer day in the beginning of spring.”

“The Cajun wings are amazing, and the burgers are great too.”

“The wings fell off big-time! Went there back in the day I'm talking 10 years ago when they were bangin.”

“It was a real nice friday night atmosphere. Karaoke was very popular and everyone was having a fun evening.”

“I love their happy hour offers- 5 dollar margs, nachos, and wings. One of the best deals in the city!”

“$1 Tuesday tacos lured us in, can pick from vegetarian, pork and chicken. Great margaritas as well, probably the best deal in this economy.”

“The laid-back atmosphere makes it a perfect spot to unwind and enjoy a great meal with friends.”

“The Caesar salad was crisp and flavorful, and the skewers were amazing.”

“The food is consistently outstanding, and the menu, while a bit limited, has something for everyone.”

“Unique vegan options that are so delicious and really highlight the produce!”

“Our family loves Mission Taqueria - all the staff are friendly, the food is fantastic, and it’s in a great location.”

“An excellent experience and highly recommended. I booked our Holiday Party at Mission and our company and myself could not have been happier with our experience.”

“Still 5 out of 5. I love this place and love the menu. The service is always 10 stars. The food is still amazing. The atmosphere is still the greatest.”

“My wife and I, along with her Aunt have gone here everytime we would visit Philly and we were never disappointed.”

“I parked on the street walking distance from the Philadelphia Museum of Art earlier that day.”

“The server was so kind and worked really hard because we were a big group.”

“Limited street parking so Uber etc. is best”

“Cheese steaks were great than the one cook ricky left. Went back again and it was trash”

“Reasonable prices with an amazing atmosphere”

“The music was good and at perfect volume, the wine list is vast but approachable, and the food (particula.)”

“We got the croiffle to share, which was SO good! Not super sweet, but the perfect amount of sweet.”

“We had a 12:45 reservation for brunch and they were out of drip coffee which was a little strange.”

“If you like waiting 30 minutes in a line to get one drink this will be your favorite bar.”

“The staff was absolutely wonderful in trying to help us get situated (especially Ashley).”

“Frankford Hall, located in the heart of Fishtown, Philadelphia, is a modern take on a German beer garden with a hip, industrial feel.”

“Great homemade veggie options are so hard to find but DE Slider Co. Does an amazing job!”

“The Kitchen Sink and the Eat Your Vegetables sliders are delicious.”

“Great customer service. Young lady at the register was very patient and helpful with guiding you through the menu and offered great recommendations.”

“This is definitely one of Philly’s gems - perfect for a date night or any special occasion.”

“For entrees, I had the Blackened Catfish on a bed of potato mash garnished with lemon and collard greens…. CHEFS KISS!”

“Sharnae (sp?) & the other server (unk name- thinner light skinned Black woman with short loose curly hair) were very professional, kind, and made us feel right at home!”

“Food was delicious, (ordered hot honey wing platter/w Mac and cheese, green beans, French fries and another order of green beans. -Sunday is soul food - …)”

“The cooks were excellent with staying on top of orders and keeping things running smooth as the crowd came …”

“Great sports bar and great events going on in this bar I can actually say its for the grown an sexy.”

“Food knocked it out of the park - delicious fresh”

“Took almost over an hour and a half to bring out food”

“Inside gets loud and energetic as it fills up”

“Absolutely amazing! Had plenty of vegetarian options and the service was quick.”

“Difficult finding on-street parking. Was on a time crunch and paid at the garage directly across the street from Prunella.”

“The service is definitely the highlight of the day, my server was attentive and go above and beyond.”

“Incredible meal, fish was all so fresh and flavorful. Lots of creative dishes.”

“The bar looked very inviting but the hostess recommended the Chef's Table if we wanted a unique experience”

“We had an awesome time at Vernick Fish! The food was incredibly flavorful and just the right amount.”

“Dined in during happy hour and I loved it!”

“The music is very loud (good playlist though), so it is kind of weird to eat this good food in a loud bar.”

“The duck was the most insanely delicious thing I’ve had in ages.”

“We have been here for drinks and it was an amazing experience . Bar and bartender were both fun.”

“Food was excellent! Didn't know it was Vegan when I sat down, but I left happy, full, and especially excited to come back and try more dishes.”

“Delicious vegan Mexican! Queso was to die for, as were the mole enchiladas.”

“Awesome crab cake and even better customer service. Outstanding list of oysters; unmatched to the Fishtown region.”

“This was my second visit to Jaffa, having been there on opening night, and it just keeps getting better.”

“We enjoyed delicious oysters, plus wonderful craft cocktails and mocktails, with attentive service.”

“Our server, Carly, was amazing. She was on point the entire time. She was very professional and checked with us throughout our meal to see if we …”

“The snapper soup was the Best that I haven't ever eaten.The fried oysters were delicious too.”

“We had glazed salmon and chicken Italiano. Both were great and the service was fantastic!”

“The wait person was great. She was the bar tender and also served the few tables next to the bar.”

“Large drink menu but not overwhelming - small space with a wonderful atmosphere.”

“The waitress Suggested the grill salmon couscous and I was in paradise.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ …”

“I’ve ordered takeout from Doma Sushi several times and it’s consistently excellent.”

“Delicious sushi with creative rolls that are balanced and fresh.”

“Staff is very friendly and overall very communicative. Our food orders came in a timely manner and presentation wise very nice.”

“The food was AMAZING - the steak burrito, fajitas, and fresh guacamole were all fantastic. But the real standout was the staff, who went above and beyond with their friendliness.”

“The tamales were phenomenal and I had 3 tacos A+++ you guys have a returning customer!”

“Great "favorite", local casual restaurant in a sea of trendy bars and restaurants in South Kensington/Fishtown.”

“Our sever Julia was excellent. Very nice, accommodating, quick service, never had yo ask for refills or anything.”

“My service was AMAZING! My waiter was Hayley, she was so nice the whole time.”

“To be noted, we did wait a little to receive service at the bar and the countertops were oddly sticky all over.”

“Came here on a whim after seeing the sign outside and had the most DELICIOUS wood-fired chicken vodka parm pizza!!”

“The pizza crust was out of this world with options you don’t see everywhere, like cacio e pepe, and their cocktails are fun and delicious!”

“Laura is the best server I’ve ever had. She was so attentive to our every need and made sure we had a fantastic experience.”

“Danielle gave wonderful service. Chef Scott joined the table and told everyone what a wonderful establishment and culture you guys have built in your restaurant.”

“This restaurant is magnificent. The whole staff is professional and the server, Simon is just the best server I've had in many years.”

“Paulette, our server, was amazing! She went above and beyond to make the night extra special.”

“Seafood was amazing but the server was by herself”

“Every time my son and I come here. Amazing”

“Pricing was kind of crazy. Like I prepared”

“There were many options for quiet, private conversation as well as a bar and more social tables and chairs”

“Great service, I had a layover waiting on my Amtrak and she took great care of me.”

“JG Domestic seems to be shooting for the business lunch crowd and the after work happy hour crowd, which is not a bad thing at all.”

“Everyone was very friendly and happy. The service was excellent and the food is fantastic.”

“Shout-out to our server Helen who was friendly and attentive and made my birthday a little extra special which was very thoughtful of them.”

“The steaks were cooked well. The chimichurri sauce on the octopus wasn't Argentinian, and the dish wasn't very good.”

“Our server Jamie was wonderful, made the meal even better”

“Each item that I've tried on the menu is impressively assembled”

“The flavors were more than we imagined”