10/16/08

Music, food and atmosphere....ALL SUPERB!

by lovehaus

My husband brought me here for my b-day. When we pulled up in front of a very unassuming building, I didn't know what to think....then we walked in! What a wonderful place! The decor went perfectly with the vibe of Ortliebs. The ceilings look like seat cushions...what a neat touch! My husband had the wings for an appetizer, which were quite tasty, and I had the seafood bisque. It came out with a Treble Clef made from a delicious and sweet balsamic vinaigrette in the middle of the bisque! DELICIOUS! For an entree, I had the Cajun steak with garlic mashed potatoes and asparagus. I asked for my steak medium; it came out well done and was a tad bit tough, but it was good nonetheless. The mashed potatoes were great and the asparagus were very good. My husband had the roasted chicken; he almost ate the bone! I had to stop him! He also had jalape?o cornbread which was a nice mixture of sweet and spicy. For dessert, we shared a delightful chocolate, raspberry, bread pudding.

BUT WAIT...THERE'S MORE! During our meal, there was live jazz from a great band whose name I forgot (we went on a Saturday night, so maybe they are always there). I got lost in the sounds, the atmosphere and the food. What a great night!

The only downside is they charge a $10 cover charge on Friday & Saturday nights even if you are dining. It was a small price to pay and you won't be sorry. I have become a life long patron after just one visit and you will too!

• Pros: Music, food, atmosphere
• Cons: $10 cover charge on Saturday night even if dining

07/13/08

Superb Joint!!!

by NkemJoy

I absolutely LOVED Ortlieb's when I first went on a Tuesday and then later on a Thursday evening!!! There is no cover during the week, so that was an immediate plus. It's a VERY cute place, cute as in it's small size and perfectly dim lighting. The music was INCREDIBLE!!!!! When I went the band played a great mix of jazz and funk, which kept the mood very festive, plus, the musicians themselves were very personable. The music was very loud, but I actually liked that. I sat at the bar the entire evening, and I agree with an earlier reviewer, every seat is truly a great seat. To be honest, I prefer to sit at the bar instead of the tables, since there's very little space between tables. Also, sitting at the bar affords one the opportunity to actually hear the person sitting next to them, since the musicians play right in front of the tables.

The bartender was really friendly, the drinks were good and reasonably priced, the wings were EXCELLENT, and there was even a plasma tv there for me to watch the NBA playoffs!!

What more can I say? Great atmosphere, friendly people, and best of all, FABULOUS MUSIC! I highly recommend Ortliebs to everyone!!!!

• Pros: no cover during the week, plasma tv, great music
• Cons: didnt really enjoy it when I went on a Sunday; the crowd was much older, and the music was rather slow and practically put me to sleep.

06/18/08

ORTLIEB'S CHANGES and NEW ADDITIONS!!!

by ericortliebs

As manager of Ortlieb's I'd just like to clarify some changes that may be overlooked due to some older reviews, etc.

-We are currently NON-smoking (as Philadelphia restaurants are required nowadays).

-Our business hours are 5pm-2am Tuesday through Sunday

-We only add gratuity to parties of 6 or more

-Our menu is PHENOMENAL and we are still the premiere venue for jazz entertainment in Philadelphia

ALSO.....

Every Tuesday through Friday, from 5pm - 7pm, Ortlieb's Jazz Haus offers $5 appetizers, $3 draft beers, $5 Cosmopolitan Martinis, FREE order of our Haus Wings with any draft beer pitcher purchase, $10/pound WEDNESDAY NIGHT SNOW CRAB LEGS, as well as all-day every-day $2.50 Jameson shots.

We also offer a wonderful fixed price dinner menu for $20, every Tues/Wed/Thurs, from 5pm-8pm. This includes a select choice of appetizer and entree!

Please see our schedule of nightly entertainment - Tuesday through Sunday - on our website.

COME BY ORTLIEB?S AND DROP OFF A BUSINESS CARD TO BECOME ELIGIBLE TO WIN A SPECIAL HAPPY HOUR FOR YOU PLUS 20 GUESTS FROM 5PM ? 8PM!!!! OUR WEEKLY DRAWING WILL AWARD EACH WINNER AND HIS/HER GUESTS FREE WINGS AND QUESADILLAS, $2 YUENGLING LAGER DRAFTS, AS WELL AS OUR NORMAL HAPPY HOUR SPECIALS FOR AN EXTRA HOUR!!!!!

Please call us with any questions, to make dinner reservations, or to find out more about our daily entertainment schedule.

Ortlieb?s Jazz Haus

847 North 3rd Street

Philadelphia, PA 19123

215.922.1035