Best Pre-Theater Restaurants in Center City

Beautiful place, tasty food and inventive cocktails

This was our first time at lock bar and overall it was very good. We did not know being Christmas Eve of the kitchen was closing early which we were not thrilled about because we had a later dinner reservation and it forced us to order before we wanted to. The server also had a few miscues on the timing of things sending out the food too early but they rectified it and it was all okay. We both have the cream of crab soup which was very very good. I have the crab cake and the server said it was considered some of the best in the city and I would agree with that it was all pure crab meat no filler.

This was our first dining experience in Estia and the restaurant did no disappoint! The service, food and ambience during our Dec. 24, 2024 dinner were all one could hope for. Our party of four went for the $40.00 pre-theater menu, which had a generous selection of the restaurant's dishes. Our starters---lamb keftede, octopodi and Romain salad were all tasty, fresh and well-prepared and served in generous portions. Three of us chose the fish of the day---Mediterranean sea bass simply grilled, with a side of spinach accented rice; the shrimp souvlaki, with its cherry tomatoes and onions was outstanding---its tomato flavored rice complemented the dish perfectly. The lemon sorbet was a lesson in balance between sweet and tart. Overall a wonderful Christmas Eve treat.

quick service - but loud in the area - good food - accomodating

It’s a great neighborhood restaurant. Food & service are very good & everyone is welcoming.