Audrey Claire Restaurant Cafe
(215) 731-1222
276 S 20th St
Philadelphia,
PA
19103
39.9484
-75.1745
Neighborhoods: Center City, Fitler Square
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In Short
This is the less-is-more bistro of a more-is-more neighborhood. Dishes here match the decor: classic seafood and meats with singular flourishes. Start with pear, Gorgonzola and walnut flat bread--a visually plain, but pleasantly savory combination of sweet, sharp and rich. Mussels--best in a lightly spicy garlic and chorizo broth--are fit for two. Hearty entrees include roasted half-chicken updated with tangy, sweet pomegranate molasses or tender, garlic-crusted rack of lamb. (Photo courtesy K.Ciappa)
User Reviews
afrederi
December 24, 2008
We tried to go to Audrey Claire on a weeknight with my mother, who happens to be disabled. She would have been able to step up the one step into the restaurant and walk the couple of steps to the open table that was there. However, as we attempted to help her into the restaurant, we were met at the door by a server who immediately insisted that if we did not have a reservation then we could not eat there. I was surprised to learn that they take reservations, especially since in the past when we have attempted to make reservations, we were told that they do NOT take reservations. Perhaps they have changed their policy. However, what made the whole interaction worse is that the server could not have been more condescending to us. She talked to us as if we were mentally disabled rather than physically disabled, speaking to us loudly and unusually slow. I was giving Audrey Claire a second chance (I had a terrible meal there several months ago) however, after that treatment, I don't think they deserve a second chance. I recommend that management talk to the staff about how they interact with disabled customers.
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bas30
November 20, 2008
The juice glasses used for wine may be hip, but you can't tell the difference between an $8 bottle and an $80 drinking out of them (can't smell the wine and the thick juice cup lip splashes the wine too far back in the throat--try drinking wine out of a shot glass and you'll have the right impression). Ok, so clearly I have a problem with the stemware. The truth is many BYOs in the city use cheap stemware with low likelihood of breaking during dishwashing. After all, they aren't making money off the wine. My real problem with dinner was that the food was thrown on the table so fast I was still trying to finish my appetizer as they were taking it away to put the main down. One of my colleagues commented afterwards that it was like eating at Applebees--efficient, but very rushed. Finally, this is also not the restaurant to come to if you need a receipt. They really have no desire to provide for one (they use the one they write up to give you the bill to do there own accounting and won't rewrite it so that you can have a copy). So if you are dining for work--go somewhere else. This place won't satisfy your employer or the IRS with it's cash only, no receipt policy. I'm being generous here with my two stars. There are great BYOs in the city, as such I don't need to eat at this one again.
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Anonymous
November 19, 2008
I love the Pear & Gorgonzola Flatbread and the small intimate crowd that frequent this place. It's in the Rittenhouse square area so sometimes you may catch the furtive glances of the In crowd/Snobs if you're not dressed right. It's recommended that you make reservations and you should BYOB if you really want to enjoy yourself. Next time I will bring a date with me. -Al B. For
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Know Before You Go:
The nearest state store is a few blocks north on 19th and Chestnut, open until 9:30pm, for a bottle of Chianti Ruffino or Sauvignon Blanc.
The Extras:
Long wait? Have a cocktail across the street at Audrey Taichman's Twenty Manning--it's a brash brasserie with a full bar, .
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Smoking Permitted:
At outdoor tables
