Jones
(215) 238-9600
700 Chestnut St
Philadelphia,
PA
19106
39.9493
-75.1526
Neighborhoods: Center City, Center City East
Hours:
Mon-Thu 11:30am-12am
Fri 11:30am-1am
Sat 10:30am-3pm, 5pm-1am
Sun 10:30am-3pm, 4pm-11pm
Price:
$$
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In Short
Jones has a certain '70-era flair to the brown carpeting, booths covered in woolly green weave, angular stone columns and sunken dining room with a gas fireplace turned low. But with corner picture windows, a packed bar and a DJ overhead scratching out the Steve Miller Band's greatest hits, it's still showbiz. Look for typical comfort fare such as fried chicken with a soggy waffle, big portions of breadcrumb-topped macaroni and cheese and veggie lasagna.
User Reviews
DaveR52
May 25, 2009
We were in Philadelphia sight seeing for the day, and had a recommendation from some of my daughter's friends to be sure to eat supper at Jones. We got there at about 3:30 PM, and were told they wouldn't be serving supper until 5:00, but the bar was open and we were welcome to sit and have a drink while we waited. It was hot out, so we decided to have a few drinks and stay in the cool while we waited for supper time to arrive. The bar staff was friendly, the drinks were refreshing and good, and the time passed easily. The hostess asked if we were ready to be seated at 5:00, and took us to our seats. Our waitress was very friendly, and very efficient. Among our group, we ordered the meatloaf, crabcake dinner, the pistachio tilapia, and the chicken and waffles. Everyone thought their meal was excellent. I would be proud to recommend this restaurant to my friends and family (I already have!)
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Sickofbadfood
March 26, 2009
Well break out the box wine...this food made me hurl especially with the prices. I'm sick of cities try to mimick the greatest city of all time...new york of course. The food is as trite and hackneyed as the food. Meatloaf great shoot me. Come on..mac and cheese 3 diff. cheeses i mean do something different. The staff resembles something outta of red hook except the hook is there is no hook the people wear the same shirts the food is bland and tastes prepackaged...nothing is fresh. Steven Starr stick to music bro.
read full reviewDinnerDate69
January 31, 2009
Got a Starr gift certificate, and decided Jones looked like a safe bet - how can you go wrong with comfort food, right? Showed up at the restaurant, the place is packed - a promising sign. The decor is contemporary and inspiring. The hostess sat us by one of the fireplaces, which was a nice touch. Then came the menu's. I went with the New England clam chowder to start, and the Meatloaf and Mash as my entree. Wife got a salad and filet mignon. I should have known to look around before I placed that order, as the entire restaurant seemed to be dining on Fried Chicken, the pot-pie, or a monstrous salad. But, I was confident that straying from the norm would still net me a satisfying meal. My clam chowder arrived in a small bowl, best described as "cute," filled half way with the thinnest clam chowder I have ever encountered. It was as thin as chicken broth, and pretty bland. Wife didnt complain about her salad, but you would really have to try to screw up a salad. When our entree's came, we both had a laugh. There was my meatloaf - 3 tiny, thin slices, laying on a scoop of mashed potatoes. Wife's filet mignon was the most laughable looking steak we've seen outside of TGI Fridays, looking at though it was retrieved from a burning building. She reported that it was dry and dissapointing, considering it was $28. Lesson Learned. Our petite entrees were gone in 4 minutes, so we had plenty of room for dessert. We went with these fried cheesecake bits, which were actually very good. Other then that, the food was thoroughly disappointing, considering the $80 bill. After dinner, we thought about trying a different Starr Restaruant, somewhere that might try a little harder, be a little better. We both agreed however, that the restaurants probably all share the same DNA and, possibly, same ingredients. Therefore, next time we get a Starr Restaurants certificate, its going on eBay.
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What to Drink:
The amusing cocktails can double as dessert--try the Bug Juice with a gummy worm.
Where to Sit:
For a peaceful view of the action, ask for a mezzanine seat that overlooks the dining room.
Parking:
Usually hard to come by. Use the valet at Starr's other hot spot, Morimoto, across the street.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Diners Club, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Brunch, Bar Scene, Notable Chef
General Info:
Smoking Permitted:
Yes
