05/17/09

Their service lack of professionalism! Watch out!

by liffeous

I was referred to RX by various frens due to recommendations of fantastic and authentic american breakfast.

The service was totally unprofessional!

We were served HALF the usual portion and the waiter did not even falter when question about it and seem unfazed!... He only returned briefly after checking with the kitchen to inform us abt the minor mistake! It was totally unacceptable behavior! Where is the customer service?

The food was only decent but the experience left a sour taste. Will not return again.

• Pros: decent food.
• Cons: Unprofessional Service

01/17/09

great food and ambience

by michaelross

Eclectic offerings for vegetarians and meat eaters alike. Combined locally grown produce into novel combinations that were refreshingly delicious and beautifully presented on the plate. The atmosphere was hip and friendly. Staff and diners all seemed to be having fun. Funky decor featuring century old features of the apothecary mingling with new photography of local artists. The owner greeted everyone at their table personally. All in all, a great experience!

• Pros: ambience, food, service

04/21/08

It might leave you wanting

by trip2

This restaurant used to be a gem. The menu was exciting with interesting choices and creative dishes with fresh, locally grown ingredients. Unfortunately, it seemed to have peaked and is now on the decline. The dinner menu seems to offer the same dishes month after month. Once you have visited a few times, there's nothing new from which to choose. The New York strip, the pork chop and the branzino have been offered the same way for what seems like a year or more. Brunch weekends are usually crowded and in the past, seemed to run efficiently. However, the manager that seemed to have kept things running like a well-oiled machine is no longer there and what has ensued is lack of service, food quality and chaos with an attitude. I was there this past weekend at 10:00 am and waited along with about 10 people outside (and inside) the door for a table. There were plenty of tables available for seating but the staff was so busy with the few tables that were seated that no one attended to the door. Once we were seated, we waited around 10 minutes for coffee. The bottomless cup that Rx boasts was not available to us as we finished our cup of coffee before our brunch dishes arrived (about a thirty minute wait) and asked twice for a coffee refill but never received it. I'm assuming our food had been prepared for a while and was waiting on a counter for when we received our food, the eggs and potatoes were cold. We ate our breakfast in want....we needed ketchup, we needed butter and we needed coffee refills...but we got none of these things. What we got was average food (at best) and nonexistent service. It seems that quality control and efficiency are greatly lacking and the excitement that used to be evident that was demonstrated by creativity in the menu and good service is no longer available at Rx. That same morning I ran into a neighbor who had eaten at Rx the same morning I had. His thoughts were, "It was a horrible experience. I doubt if I'll be back."

• Pros: Nice location, good atmosphere, parking, friendly owner
• Cons: Bad service, cold food, lack of creativity on the menu

03/09/08

Lively, bustling BYOB with great food and great service!

by kcattie

Having passed by Rx many a time, we decided to try it on a Saturday night for dinner. We were pleasantly surprised at the great food, great service, and excellent coffee! Having seen one $ for price, dinner prices were a little more than we thought. Starters were in the $10 and dinner entrees averaged $20-25 (considering the quality of the food, completely worth it!). The Rx salad, topped with carmelized pecans was great. For dinner we had the Bells and Evans chicken and the New York Strip - both delicious! The menu seems to change monthly and provides a good range of choices for vegetarians to meat eaters. Being dessert lovers, we devoured the flourless chocolate cake and the homemade apple pie (made with local winesap apples!). We appreciated being able to pay with a credit card at the end of our meal. We can't wait to go back on a Sunday for brunch!

02/19/08

Never a disappointment

by smtermini

I have been to Rx more times than I can count (I live in the neighborhood) and I have truly never been disappointed. Breakfast, lunch, or dinner, Rx is fabulous. The prices are right, the food is fantastic, and the wait is short as long as you make a reservation (be smart...don't show up to Sunday brunch without calling first). This is not the right restaurant for quick eaters - just sit, relax, and enjoy your meal. The menu is always creative, incorporates organic and free-range ingredients, and the coffee is fantastic. I highly recommend brunch, but dinner is fantastic as well. It's also good for groups....we had an anniversary party here and it was a great experience. I highly recommend Rx to anyone looking for a great meal at a BYO.

11/04/07

You're lucky to be allowed to eat here

by tomery

We went for Sunday brunch. The place was packed, with people lining up outside. I was 10 minutes late, and my four friends took a scolding from the manager, who threatened eviction from their 6-person table.

Fortunately, all was forgiven when I arrived, and our food came quickly. Portions were attractive, if rather small and decidedly uninspired in concept or execution. My water glass was dirty and smelled strongly of unspecified spoilage. A request for more bread met with puzzlement followed by "what kind?" and "how many?" Alas, our order for 2 squares of whole wheat toast (at $1 each) went unfilled. The "bottomless" cup of coffee had been sadly misnamed. The otherwise absent waitress kept removing and returning the sixth chair at our table..

Our check arrived very swiftly. A 20% service charge had been automatically added to the after-tax total.

We just hope they give us another chance.

• Pros: trendy
• Cons: form over substance; terrible snotty treatment; better read the fine print

04/14/07

fresh

by pennfoodies

refreshingly fresh bruch...great french toast...nice atmosphere, good coffee...small, so be ready to wait

02/10/07

Delicious!

by yijiaeja

I visited Rx and loved every minute of the experience. My group of five arrived and unfortunately had to wait for a while because of a mix-up with our reservation. In their defensive, it was a mistake and we were seated promptly. The best part of the meal was definitely the food. I ordered the whole fried branzino with crab jasmine rice and mango salsa and it was simply amazing. The fish was tender and flaky with a delightful tomato based sauce. The mango salsa was fresh and added a nice touch to the dish. For dessert, we were treated to a complimentary dish of their apple pie a la mode from the owner because of the mix-up with our reservations! He came by especially to apologize and personally recommended the desserts of the day whipped up based on their pastry chef's mood. I have to say, the apple pie was perfection--light, flaky crust and a sweet yet tart filling, warm with melting vanilla ice cream. This is coming from someone who usually shy away from apple pies! I highly recommend Rx but with a reservation, don't forget!

10/02/06

good - not great food, below average service

by wblloyd

the food was good - but not great or tremendously inventive. The service was disappointing - and our waiter insisted on charging gratuity on our 5-person check. The desserts were fabulous.

Laid-back B.Y.O.B. with a feel-good atmosphere provides chow at a leisurely pace.

by Contributor

In Short
There is so much to like about Rx. Sunny and spacious, the former drugstore attracts quiet Penn couples and neighborhood families. Neat shelves display apothecary antiques. Half-and-half is served in tiny beakers. Local farmers provide ingredients. The kitchen bakes up squares of macaroni and cheddar, granola, as well as sweet potato soup with chili peppers, and hanger steak with fried potatoes.