The Black Squirrel

4.6

375 Reviews

$30 and under

British

Neighbourhood gem
Charming
Great for creative cocktails

The newest creation from Chef Arthur Cavaliere and developer Mark Sherman takes the old English Pub and elevates it to a new, decadent level. Discover our array of indulgent dishes and eclectic cocktails in the heart of East Falls, Philadelphia.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
British, Pub
Hours of Operation
Wed–Fri 15:00–22:00 Sat 12:00–22:00
Phone number
(267) 323-2611
Website
http://www.blacksquirrelphilly.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Rocio Castro Hernandez

Location
3749 Midvale Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19129
Area
East Falls
Cross Street
Ridge Avenue
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

Popular dishes

East Coast OystersUS$17.00
Pickle juice mignonette, spicy cocktail, lemon
Onion SoupUS$11.00
Rarebit, Quicke's cheddar, sherry
King Crab CakeUS$21.00
Dill hollandaise, pickled onion
Forest Mushroom SaladUS$13.00
Barley, aged balsamic, chevre, almond
ScrumpetsUS$14.00
Lamb confit, salsa verde
British Cheese BoardUS$16.00
Seasonal offerings, spiced walnuts, black pepper honey
Roasted AsparagusUS$15.00
Fried egg, black truffle, gartic breadcrumb
Tandoori Chicken WingsUS$15.00
Sumac yogurt, cilantro
Spiced Duck MeatballsUS$15.00
Sage, cherry, goat cheese
Green Green GreenUS$13.00
Cucumber, green apple, fennel ranch, spiced walnut

Entrees

Pub SteakUS$28.00
Hanger, triple cooked chips, house-made HP sauce
Fish & ChipsUS$23.00
Fuller's batter, creamy shallot sauce, malt vinaigrette
Chicken Tikka MasalaUS$22.00
Saffron rice, cilantro, almond
BurgerUS$19.00
Cooper Sharp, rashers, piccalilli mayo, triple cooked chips
GnocchiUS$18.00
Mushroom veloute, pine nut, parmigiano
Across the PondUS$22.00
Mussels and clams, garlic sausage, leek
Crispy BronzinoUS$27.00
Eggplant Bharta, garlic yogurt, mint
Cottage PieUS$24.00
Short rib, mashed potato, Quicke's cheddar
Roast ChickenUS$22.00
Brussels sprouts, chicken sausage, ginger jus
Sunday Roast Beef SandwichUS$19.00
Peppercorn gravy, caramelized onion, swiss

Sides

Triple Cooked ChipsUS$7.00
Bubble & SqueakUS$7.00
Mushroom BarleyUS$7.00
Peas & CarrotsUS$7.00

What 375 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.3Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Black Squirrel offers a "quaint and cozy" dining experience with "great food" and "delicious cocktails." Guests enjoy the "super friendly" vibe and attentive service. While the menu is limited, seasonal changes ensure diverse options. The restaurant's charm, "insane" food quality, and inviting atmosphere make it a highly recommended spot.

375 Reviews

K
Kristin
Philadelphia
6 reviews
1.0
6 reviews
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Restaurant is CLOSED and has been for 2 WEEKS! How could they/Open Table accept a reservation when they were closed?!?
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Simon
Minneapolis
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
This restaurant/pub is no longer open, they need to stop taking reservations. We took a cab to get there. Take it off the website.
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Molly
Philadelphia
58 reviews
1.0
58 reviews
Dined on 27 November 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
We went to the door only to have the restaurant closed down.
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Tammy
Phoenix
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 24 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Unfortunately, we got a fantastic table on the very last night that the black squirrel will be serving dinner. Our server was fabulous and friendly as always. The food was fantastic. We ate the green green salad, tandoori, wings, fish, and chips and had fabulous cocktails! I will miss this place so very much and I’m so sad that they are closing.
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shelly
VIP
Philadelphia
35 reviews
5.0
35 reviews
Dined on 19 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our server, Ray, couldn’t have been more helpful and kind. He was extremely attentive to us, and his personality was awesome. Food was terrific! We will be back.
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chris
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 5 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious cocktails along with a tasty variety of small plates and entrees
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 4 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We go here a lot - everything we’ve tried has been great.
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Sia
VIP
Philadelphia
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on 4 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I love this cute little place. They make a great burger. The bun is made in-house, and it’s one of our favorites. The music here is great, and it’s the perfect volume for great conversation! The bar is cute, and people often gather on a weekday to watch the Phillies. We will definitely return, and we recommend it highly.
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Jobina
Philadelphia
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 28 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time here. Will definitely be back. Enjoyed the fun drinks and the green salad. We had a hard time choosing what entrees we wanted. But we were both happy with our selections: mussels and clams and short ribs. Yum! Will definitely be back to try more!
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D
Douglas
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 18 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Drinks were wonderful, fun place and the staff is very friendly, food was good but not anything to write home about.
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FAQs

The Black Squirrel is rated 4.6 stars by 375 OpenTable diners.

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

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

3749 Midvale Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19129

Additional information

Cross Street
Ridge Avenue
Area
East Falls
Hours of Operation
Wed–Fri 15:00–22:00 Sat 12:00–22:00
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
British, Pub
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Rocio Castro Hernandez
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

Website
http://www.blacksquirrelphilly.com/
Phone number
(267) 323-2611

The Black Squirrel

Permanently Closed

There’s more to explore

Additional information

Fish & Chips

Burger

Spiced Duck Meatballs

Appetizers

East Coast OystersUS$17.00

Onion SoupUS$11.00

King Crab CakeUS$21.00

Forest Mushroom SaladUS$13.00

ScrumpetsUS$14.00

British Cheese BoardUS$16.00

Roasted AsparagusUS$15.00

Tandoori Chicken WingsUS$15.00

Spiced Duck MeatballsUS$15.00

Green Green GreenUS$13.00

Entrees

Pub SteakUS$28.00

Fish & ChipsUS$23.00

Chicken Tikka MasalaUS$22.00

BurgerUS$19.00

GnocchiUS$18.00

Across the PondUS$22.00

Crispy BronzinoUS$27.00

Cottage PieUS$24.00

Roast ChickenUS$22.00

Sunday Roast Beef SandwichUS$19.00

Sides

Triple Cooked ChipsUS$7.00

Bubble & SqueakUS$7.00

Mushroom BarleyUS$7.00

Peas & CarrotsUS$7.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

How is The Black Squirrel restaurant rated?

Is The Black Squirrel currently accepting bookings?

Permanently Closed

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