XIX Nineteen
(215) 790-1919
200 S Broad St
Philadelphia,
PA
19102
39.9492
-75.1645
Neighborhoods: Center City West, Center City
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In Short
Diners looking to go upscale should do exactly that. Nineteen floors above the busy Avenue of the Arts, XIX takes advantage of the sparkling skyline with floor-to-ceiling windows. Inside a century-old rotunda with original frescos, a massive pearl chandelier resting above an equally large raw bar accents the traditional space. Businessmen and cozy couples dine on a menu concentrated on seafood with dishes such as marinated scallops and Pee Wee monkfish.
User Reviews
bern1509
February 27, 2009
Atmosphere like no other. ambiance and architecture is like nothing else in philly. Embrace the professional care from its staff and you will enjoy every minute. Food was excellent but I do think it is a dining event for something special not typical grab dinner and run!!! Loved the bar and fireplace and the outside veranda would be amazing in the spring! I want to go back for the happy hour and savour their excellent martini's.
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January 30, 2009
I dined here tonight and found the ambiance beautiful, the design of the restaurant is wonderful with the exception of the oversized strand of bad pearls hanging from the middle of the dining room. While I found the pearl's slightly offensive, the view of the city was enough to offset it until I ordered the "Pomegranate Martini" which came served on the rocks. When asked why this was not a martini as advertised the answer, "We're out of martini glasses" was not nearly as insulting as the lack of apology for the situation. Beyond that, the staff's unbelievable air of arrogance was not backed up by any quality of service leaving me feeling disappointed. I was considering returning for Valentine's day but am now torn. The design of the place is impressive, and the food quite elegant and delicious (the pork chop was quite good, the mustard sauce tantalizing but the swaths of what looked like cheeze whiz on the side of the plate could have done without) however, the servers? For the birds, or at least the one I had...
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BrendaM856
December 01, 2008
My boyfriend took me here valentine's day of this year... This review is long awaited. It was like I was in a movie, the place is so gorgeous. You have to go just to see the beauty of the restaurant. The food is excellent, service as well. The only complaint is that servings are small & price is expensive. but you have to go just to see the place!!! it would be the best place to take a girl you wanted to impress-- I am still impressed. it is in a league of its own!
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Save Money:
If the restaurant is too pricey, try breakfast, lunch or cocktails in the XIX Cafe or the XIX lounge, a second adjacent rotunda with equally stunning views.
Know Before You Go:
Raw bar enthusiasts will love XIX's giant mosaic-encrusted round raw bar, sporting more than 20 species of crustaceans each evening.
Smoking Permitted:
No
