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Red Owl Tavern, Philadelphia, PA

Red Owl Tavern

4.4
4.4
1482 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 13 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Lively
  • Great for brunch
Neighborly meets sophisticated at Red Owl, a modern tavern in the heart of Old City, just across from the Liberty Bell. Among soaring windows and cozy tables, the kitchen serves up smart, stylish takes on American staples (a cheesesteak never tasted as good as ours, made with premium shaved rib-eye). When paired with craft beers and classic cocktails, it’s a clever balance of fancy and familiar, with a dash of Philly flair.


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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Gastro Pub, Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 07:30–11:00 Sat, Sun 08:00–10:00 Brunch Sat 10:00–16:00 Sun 10:00–14:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–15:30 Dinner Mon–Fri 16:30–22:00 Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (215) 923-2267
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Catering
    Red Owl Tavern literally corners the cradle of liberty. Uniquely situated across from Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell, this American eatery features soaring windows that bring Philadelphia's energy inside. From our uniqure Shanghai Boardroom, intimate Chef's Table, and social atmosphere of the Mezzanine Level, it's hard not to find the perfect spot for your private event! Red Owl has the roots of a true tavern - so ideas can be exchanged over a great meal and a cold drink. It manages to be old, new and free-thinking. Just like Philly.
  • Private party facilities
    Red Owl has the roots of a true tavern. It manages to be old, new & free-thinking all at once. Whether you're a group of 10 or of 300, we will tailor a setting that feels just right for you!
  • Area
    Old City
  • Cross Street
    Corner of 5th & Chestnut
  • Parking details
    Selfpark at Autopark at Independence Mallhttp://philapark.org/garages/Independence-mall/41 North 6th StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19106•Evening – Enter after 5:00 PM – $9.50 – (Sunday through Thursday)•Enter after 5PM, exit before 3 AM – $5.00 (Friday & Saturday)
  • Public transit
    Market East Station - When exiting the station walk East on Market Street until you reach 5th street. Make a right onto Chestnut St. For additional directions please see http://www.monaco-philadelphia.com/map/index.html
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Dinner & Show (Murder Mystery) Cheers to Murder

    US$82.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Join us in Red Owl Tavern before or after your show. Enjoy our delectable three course meal, then head over to our partner Red Rum Theatre where you can experience a one-of-a-kind murder mystery show. Dinner reservations are booked for after the 5PM show or prior to the 8PM show. Select one appetizer, one entrée, and one dessert: Appetizers: Caesar Salad, Potato Pierogi, Fried Meatballs, Spicy Charred Broccoli Entrées: Chicken Milanese, Bolognese, Shabazi Grilled Eggplant, Mushroom & Leek Lasagna, Steelhead Trout Dessert: Classic Chocolate Cake, Earl Grey Panna Cotta **Reservations Required
    Dinner & Show (Murder Mystery) Cheers to Murder photo

Offers

  • 1/2 off Wine Mondays

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - 12:00 - 15:30, 16:30 - 19:00
    WINE A BIT Mondays 12PM - 7PM Join us every Monday for 50% off wines by the bottle. Wine by the Bottle List only, Wines by the glass bottles are not part of the 50% off special.

    1/2 off Wine Mondays photo
  • Mimosa Brunch

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 10:00 - 13:45,Sat - 10:00 - 16:00
    Join us for brunch and enjoy $22 bottles of Sparkling Wine* paired with a selection of fresh juices. Saturday and Sunday's! *with the purchase of an entree

    Mimosa Brunch photo

What 1,482 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Red Owl Tavern delights with "amazing food" and "fabulous service," offering a vibrant brunch and dinner experience. Enjoy a diverse menu featuring standout dishes like the Chicken Milanese Hoagie and indulgent mimosas. With a prime location near historic attractions, it's perfect for gatherings or a casual meal.

1,482 Reviews
  1. Katherine

    VIP

    Louisville

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was good. The place was busy which meant the server was spread pretty thin. It was nice that the managers were out greeting the guests.

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  2. Moira

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Loudest restaurant ever. Food was sub par. We’ve been before a year or two ago and had a much better experience. Not sure if they changed chefs or something. Brussel sprouts were way over seasoned. I ordered gnocchi and got a random pasta instead. The octopus was overcooked. The person clearing the table was very pushy and aggressive. And it was expensive for what we ended up with.

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  3. Terry

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We were there for the Thanksgiving dinner buffet. There was not enough clear info/direction. The main dinner foods were in the hallway, but the bread table was in the dining room far from the buffet line and not clearly visible to all. When people did discover the bread table, there weren’t any plates to bring it back to your table. The food was tasty but everything was too salty which made it hard to eat.

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  4. Mark

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The staff were terrific. Happy to accommodate our table on Thanksgiving dinner. The managers were very helpful in making our evening memorable. Thank you Red Owl Tavern! I shall return for dinner when I visit Philadelphia next year.

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  5. Wendy

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a wonderful experience at the Thanksgiving buffet. Food was copious and delicious, staff was so kind and welcoming, and the ballroom was beautiful.

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  6. Caroline

    Philadelphia

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service, great food and atmosphere. Our server was super attentive and kind. We had a nut allergy in the group and he had been made aware through our reservation and double checked that items on the menu were safe. It was a wonderful surprise that the chocolate cake was safe - the frosting was delicious. We’ll definitely be back. Easy parking nearby in the lot on fourth st.

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  7. PatJ

    Baltimore

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    I’ve never given a negative restaurant review before but here we go. Our party of six was in town to watch my son compete in the Philly Marathon. We came to the restaurant the night before the race so we could celebrate together and get our runner a good dinner before the race. We were seated upstairs and it was a terrible experience. We arrived at 6:30, with a reservation and were seated promptly. Once seated the manager came by and gave a water. The waitress came by about 10 minutes later to take our order - so far so good. Then, we waited an hour to get our meal. When the food came my son’s meal was missing. We were able to flag down the manager who apologized, asked what the missing meal was, and promised to get it as soon as possible. By this time my son was getting anxious to get back to his room to start his pre-race preparations. About 5 minutes later the missing meal was delivered, having been found sitting in the kitchen somewhere, not a fresh meal. It was lukewarm. My son was forced to shovel it in so he could get back to his room. On top of the poor service, the food was all mediocre at best, cold and soggy from sitting before delivery. It was dark at our table (so dark we needed our phone lights to see the menus) and it was extremely noisy. Overall the experience was unpleasant and we will never return to this restaurant even though it was conveniently located at our hotel.

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  8. Steve

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and staff. I had the half chicken and I've never had a better classic chicken dish then this. It was complimented perfectly with the rice and spice.

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  9. Mary

    New York City

    34 reviews

    4.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This is a terrific casual tavern right in the middle of many historical attractions. The service was absolutely fabulous, so very friendly! The food was delicious, very creative and very flavorful. We went for dinner as a couple after a day of sightseeing and it was very welcoming. Highly recommended!
    Red Owl TavernResponded on 12 November 2024
    Thanks for the great review, Mary!

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  10. Lawrence

    Greensboro

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were looking for a great tavern experience in Philadelphia. The food, service and ambiance of the Red Owl delivered.
    Red Owl TavernResponded on 12 November 2024
    Thanks for the great review, Lawrence!

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FAQs

Red Owl Tavern offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (215) 923-2267.

Red Owl Tavern is rated 4.4 stars by 1482 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 13 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Red Owl Tavern

433 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Corner of 5th & Chestnut
  • Area
    Old City
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 07:30–11:00 Sat, Sun 08:00–10:00 Brunch Sat 10:00–16:00 Sun 10:00–14:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–15:30 Dinner Mon–Fri 16:30–22:00 Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Gastro Pub, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Selfpark at Autopark at Independence Mallhttp://philapark.org/garages/Independence-mall/41 North 6th StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19106•Evening – Enter after 5:00 PM – $9.50 – (Sunday through Thursday)•Enter after 5PM, exit before 3 AM – $5.00 (Friday & Saturday)
  • Public transit
    Market East Station - When exiting the station walk East on Market Street until you reach 5th street. Make a right onto Chestnut St. For additional directions please see http://www.monaco-philadelphia.com/map/index.html
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (215) 923-2267
  • Catering
    Red Owl Tavern literally corners the cradle of liberty. Uniquely situated across from Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell, this American eatery features soaring windows that bring Philadelphia's energy inside. From our uniqure Shanghai Boardroom, intimate Chef's Table, and social atmosphere of the Mezzanine Level, it's hard not to find the perfect spot for your private event! Red Owl has the roots of a true tavern - so ideas can be exchanged over a great meal and a cold drink. It manages to be old, new and free-thinking. Just like Philly.
  • Private party facilities
    Red Owl has the roots of a true tavern. It manages to be old, new & free-thinking all at once. Whether you're a group of 10 or of 300, we will tailor a setting that feels just right for you!
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