(215) 238-1888
701 S Fourth St
Philadelphia,
PA
19147
39.9405
-75.1493
Neighborhoods: South Philadelphia, Queen Village/ Pennsport
What People Are Saying About Southwark Restaurant
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short – Behind thick burgundy curtains hide an impressive mahogany bar, flickering votives, servers in long white aprons--and an upscale "Sideways" clientele who comes for the conversation, not to watch ESPN (no TVs here). The chef/co-owner--who hails from incredibly popular nearby Django--places a patent emphasis on locally raised ingredients, while her co-owner/bartender husband prides himself on low markups on stellar smaller wines.
07/28/09
NASTY
by QV4Life
Went there early in the week and took a friend out for dinner. She does not drink-17 years sober. She ordered a seltzer water with then dinner at the empty bar. Told we could not sit at the bar since she did not order alcohol--even though i did.
There was one other couple at the bar and and by no means crowded. I was very shocked.
We left and went across the way to Coquette where we had a wonderful experience great service.
I was warned by a friend about this place and now I know not to go.
- Pros: Nice looking bar
- Cons: Rude Staff
06/12/09
Uggghhh! AVOID THIS PLACE!!
by gloriousK
We didn't even get to the dinner. Our waiter was SO RUDE that we left, though it was late and we were starving. Everything was overpriced, and I didn't see anything that interesting on the menu.
It took over 15 minutes before we were served a drink (at the bar), and the bartender seemed to hate us...he kept looking over and frowning at us. He finally came over and spoke to us in a short, peremptory tone.
- Pros: None
- Cons: Rude staff, high prices
08/26/08
Best restaurant in the city!
by yasaminm
I eat out a lot, and am a hugely fussy eater, but I have to say, I have yet to have anything less than a superb dining experience at Southwark. Despite what some other reviewers feel, the portions are the perfect size, and the freshness of the ingredients always shines through in the perfect mix of flavours (none of the cream- and butter-soaked sticky sauces favoured by Ansill or Supper). The constantly changing menu to accomodate the use of only seasonal ingredients, and the creativity of each dish are consistently on the mark. Add to that the incredible cocktails and wonderfully charming staff with their dry, intelligent sense of humour, and the classy yet relaxed ambience, and you really do have the perfect dining experience. I would recommend this place to anyone, and I have yet to take a guest there who didn't love it.
- Pros: great food, amazing cocktails, wonderful staff, beautiful decor
The Details on Southwark Restaurant
Where to Sit:
The bar's 18 stools--and the barkeep's talent for casual conversation--make this area a perfect spot for wining and dining oneself. The bar leads to a petite white-tablecloth dining room which overlooks a secluded courtyard filled with tables and chairs.
The Extras:
The menu offers at least one main vegetarian dish as well as multiple veggie-friendly smaller plates.
When to Go:
Except for Sunday, the bar stays open until 2am.
Know Before You Go:
Dinners begin with slender, airy slices of just-baked Parmesan bread and lemon butter, and move on to seasonal dishes such as poached Bosc pear stuffed with fontina; tender veal cheeks with homemade pappardelle pasta; delicate, creamy cod brandade; and rich mousse-like chocolate pot de creme.
Category:
Smoking Permitted:
At the bar
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