Mabu Kitchen

4.8

213 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary French

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2 people

1 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 8 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Charming
Good for special occasions

BYOB French restaurant with a unique blend of Southern-inspired cuisine and bistro classics: think Confit Fried Chicken and Waffle, and Beef Bourguignon. The ambiance is cozy and inviting, with antique mirrors lining the walls, candlelight, and warm and friendly service. We have seasonal outdoor seating along a lovely alleyway with potted blooms and bird serenades.

Located on historic Antique Row, this charming spot is a great place to meet for a special occasion, date-night, business meal, or a casual dinner with friends. This is a small family-owned business and everything is made to order. Grab your favorite bottle of wine and head to this hidden gem to experience a contemporary take on French cuisine.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary French, Regional American (Southern), Comfort Food
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat 10:00–14:00 Sun 10:00–15:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
Phone number
(215) 279-7590
Website
https://mabukitchenphilly.com/
Payment Options
Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
AJ Sinawi
Private party facilities
We proudly offer private events in our beautiful and cozy space, for up to 26 guests. Past events include birthdays, anniversaries, showers, holiday gatherings, and business get-togethers. We offer a la carte dining as well as customized menus. Please contact us directly for details, 215-279-7590, or email us at mabukitchenmanager@outlook.com.

Location
1120 Pine St, Philadelphia, PA 19107-6209
Area
Center City
Cross Street
Corner of Quince, between 11th and 12th streets.
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch

What 213 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.8Value

Noise • Moderate

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Philadelphia
Best Food
Philadelphia
Best Value

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Mabu Kitchen is a charming neighborhood gem offering "amazing food" with French flair and Southern twists. Diners rave about its "romantic and intimate vibe," "fantastic service," and "wonderful menu" with standout dishes like Boeuf Bourguignon and Croque Madame. It's a "BYOB" spot, ideal for brunch or date nights.

213 Reviews

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GREGG
VIP
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous little BYOB gem. Professional service and a small but varied menu. I am a fan!
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Saige
Philadelphia
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went to Mabu Kitchen for the duck entrée but unfortunately they were sold out. That just means I have to visit again :) Our waitress was great and very attentive. Overall, a great first experience.
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John
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service both excellent perfect date night
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 20 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Amazing food! We had the Boeuf Bourguignon and the Ratatouille, both were very good. The deserts were similarly superb. Our waitresses was very nice and shared lots of great info about Philadelphia.
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Nicole
Philadelphia
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious. We had the Caesar salad, salmon, and smash burger. Service was friendly and professional. Romantic and intimate vibe. Highly recommend.
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ben
Philadelphia
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Second time back for brunch, and Mabu keeps growing on me. Lovely intimate space, nice background music, wonderful menu, warm service, reasonable prices - what more could you ask for? I had the French omelet last time and the Croque Madame this time, both of which were terrific. The accompanying salad was also simple and tasty - a pleasant surprise when so many side salads at restaurants don't complement the food or add anything. The only downside is that I live in the suburbs - if i were closer, I would be eating there every week!
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Amy
VIP
Philadelphia
9 reviews
3.0
9 reviews
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The website did not indicate that a special, very limited menu would be available on Valentine's Day. As a vegetarian, the limited options were not appealing.
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Samantha
New York City
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
I really enjoyed it but they rushed us along and really wanted to turn the table
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Marcia
VIP
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 13 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Delightful dinner with friends--delicious and wait staff so kind and thoughtful. We enjoyed both of the salads and the salmon rillette special plus the brick chicken and shrimp and grits. Oh, and the mud pie for dessert. Every bite was amazing, and we really appreciated that we were not rushed! Fantastic meal. What a gem!
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Cheryl
VIP
Philadelphia
29 reviews
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on 13 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely first time visit to Mabu and will definitely be back. Ambiance and food outstanding! So many more things to explore on the menu.
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FAQs

Mabu Kitchen offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (215) 279-7590.

Mabu Kitchen is rated 4.8 stars by 213 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

1 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 8 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1120 Pine St, Philadelphia, PA 19107-6209

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Corner of Quince, between 11th and 12th streets.
Area
Center City
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat 10:00–14:00 Sun 10:00–15:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary French, Regional American (Southern), Comfort Food
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
AJ Sinawi
Additional
BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch

Website
https://mabukitchenphilly.com/
Phone number
(215) 279-7590
Private party facilities
We proudly offer private events in our beautiful and cozy space, for up to 26 guests. Past events include birthdays, anniversaries, showers, holiday gatherings, and business get-togethers. We offer a la carte dining as well as customized menus. Please contact us directly for details, 215-279-7590, or email us at mabukitchenmanager@outlook.com.

Mabu Kitchen

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What 213 people are saying

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