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Loch Bar - Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA

Loch Bar - Philadelphia

4.5
4.5
653 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 41 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Great for happy hour
Located on Philadelphia's vibrant Avenue of the Arts in the heart of the city, Loch Bar is a classic seafood tavern that blends the best of land & sea!

Spotlighted by an impressive raw bar that offers an array of succulent seafood & fresh flavors, Loch Bar's menu incorporates some of the region's most popular seafood dishes including oysters, Maine lobster, Alaskan king crab & more.

In addition to our stellar raw bar, we present an extensive whiskey list from around the world that caters to both the seasoned aficionado as well as curious newcomers. To complement our whiskey offerings, our bar program features handcrafted cocktails & local craft beers.

Loch Bar hosts live music every night of the week showcasing the incredible talent of Philadelphia's local music scene.

Loch Bar on Philadelphia's Avenue of the Arts is more than just a restaurant; it's an immersive journey through the finest culinary offerings, live music &

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30–22:30 Fri, Sat 11:30–23:00
  • Phone number
    (215) 267-8272
  • Website
    http://www.lochbar.com/philly
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Michael O'Halloran
  • Location
    301 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19107-5813
  • Area
    Center City
  • Cross Street
    Broad & Spruce
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Public transit
    30th Street Station - Few blocks away via Uber/Lyft
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 653 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

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  • Philadelphia

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Loch Bar in Philadelphia offers a vibrant dining experience with "exceptional service" and a delightful menu. Guests rave about the "amazingggg" crab cakes and "outstanding" seafood dishes. The ambiance is lively, featuring live music and a well-curated cocktail menu. Ideal for seafood lovers, despite being "extremely pricey."

654 Reviews

  1. Nancy

    Philadelphia

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely evening, delicious food, excellent service.

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  2. Diana

    Philadelphia

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place with fabulous food. A little pricey, but that’s center city. Would definitely go back! Crab cakes and the swordfish were both delicious!!

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  3. K

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food, ambiance, spirits were all great, the Service by Gianni was EXCEPTIONAL!!!

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  4. Rhasheeda

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful. Good quality food. A bit pricey. Good for before/after theater. Cocktail menu could be better.

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  5. Brittiany

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was very nice and service was absolutely amazing.

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  6. Janet

    Tallahassee

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful place for anniversary meal. All service people were very nice and helpful and knew the menus well. Seating was close to others but felt private enough. Drinks were amazing and the food was excellent. My husband had the fish and chips and I had the off-menu sea bass with forbidden rice and we were both very happy with our choices. The only improvements I would suggest is (1) offer vegetables with the meals - it seems incomplete without some and the prices are high enough that some could be included; and (2) the people beside us had a "tower" of seafood from the raw bar which looked great but did not come with crackers or anything else to eat with the seafood. Balance is important! We appreciated the complimentary champagne given to us to celebrate our anniversary - it was very nice and a great finishing touch. We will be back to celebrate more special occasions or maybe just to have a drink at the bar - the cocktails were the highlight of the meal.

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  7. Dante

    Baltimore

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Customer service very inattentive , no hospitality at all .

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  8. Charles

    Philadelphia

    185 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    185 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We have eaten here theee times in the last two months. Food is great and the table service is very good. But front desk staff could be more friendly, especially to repeat customers.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was overall good. Avoid any dishes that are New Orleans specials - you’ll be sorely disappointed by the presentation, ingredients, and quantity compared to what the dish is supposed to be. Service was fine but the kitchen pacing was a mess. We waited 30 minutes for our raw oysters, and another 30 for appetizers, and then another 30 for the mains. This was for brunch too, so it wasn’t like any of the dishes were complicated or should have taken such a long time. The real kicker was the maître d’ did not know how to use the seating software. She turned away multiple groups or made them sit outside on a chilly day, saying the restaurant was fully reserved. I was able to pop on OpenTable and make a reservation, then check in 15 minutes later and get seated indoors. She seemed nice, so I think she just had no idea how to see what tables were truly reserved versus what tables were available. Not my top pick for brunch when so many other places have the dining experience, food, and pacing figured out, but the seafood-heavy menu has some good items you won’t see elsewhere.

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  10. Rochelle

    Atlantic City

    32 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was wonderful and the food was delicious.

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FAQs

Loch Bar - Philadelphia offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (215) 267-8272.

Loch Bar - Philadelphia is rated 4.5 stars by 653 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 41 times today

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Google Map for Loch Bar - Philadelphia

301 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19107-5813

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Broad & Spruce
  • Area
    Center City
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30–22:30 Fri, Sat 11:30–23:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Public transit
    30th Street Station - Few blocks away via Uber/Lyft
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Michael O'Halloran
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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