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Loch Bar - Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA

Loch Bar - Philadelphia

4.5
4.5
678 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 43 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Lively
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

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What 678 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • Philadelphia

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Review summary

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Loch Bar in Philadelphia offers a vibrant dining experience with a stellar raw bar and a "phenomenal cocktail menu." Guests rave about the "exceptional service" and the delightful crab cakes. Located conveniently near the Kimmel Center, it's perfect for pre-show dining. Despite occasional service hiccups, the ambiance and food keep patrons returning.

678 Reviews

  1. Dave

    Philadelphia

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I took clients to Loch Bar. The experience was amazing. Chef Quincy Logan went over the top. The food was amazing and having the chef come to the table to explain the food we were about to eat elevated the experience. The server staff was on point and very attentive. We will definitely be back!!

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  2. SUSAN

    Atlanta Metro

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Our reservation was unfortunately immediately following Happy Hour. The bar was crowded and noisy, right next to the tables. The service was excellent and the seafood was quite good as well. But the quantities were small and the prices high. My salad would have been at home in a diner. The wine was very expensive. Overall, not good value.

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  3. Judy

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous food, service and ambience. Second time back - highly recommend roasted oysters! Although everything I have tasted is delicious. Compliments to the Chef - truly talented.

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  4. Sam

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    15 reviews

    1.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    We have eaten at Loch Bar several times before and decided to treat out-of-town friends to a nice dinner. Although the restaurant was not crowded, after waiting over 5 min our server apologetically approached our table and not until 30min later did we receive our drink order. The service and attention to our needs went downhill from there. Every comment or request seemed to be replied to with opposition or deflection. "If you have any problems please address your concerns to the manager" - which we promptly did. Appetizers arrived without side plates for sharing, meals arrived before plates were cleared, dinners were delivered without silverware and left to get cold while waiting. Meal orders, which were given several times to the server, were prepared incorrectly. Thankfully, the food runner was the only pro-active staff member who quickly, and without complaining, remedied the situation. The manager attempted to apologize however the damage had already been done. Loch Bar is not inexpensive; quite the opposite! Extremely expensive food warrants a properly trained staff - at the very least. Even if the food was prepared properly (which it wasn't) and tastes great, an inefficient, dismissive, un-attentive and somewhat combative server can ruin everyone's dining experience. It certainly ruined ours - we won't return to Loch Bar. Fortunately Philadelphia has several other "fine dining" places where we can spend $350!

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  5. Sabre

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I would definitely recommend to others. Get the oysters!

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  6. Deborah

    Philadelphia

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good good in a relaxing atmosphere right in Center City

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  7. Bill

    Philadelphia

    17 reviews

    2.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Average food. Below average service. Overpriced food.

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  8. Tiereney

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Loch Bar was everything I expected. The food was well seasoned the waiter was accommodating & had really great suggestions. I will returned for the fired lobster tails & crab cakes.

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  9. Kathy

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    120 reviews

    2.0

    120 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Overpriced, very mediocre food. Nice place. Service just ok, unprofessional. No one we encountered who worked here was at all pleasant.

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  10. IsisC

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely beautiful. Went for our anniversary. We enjoyed our meal, the ambience, etc. thank you for a great evening ❤️

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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 678 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 43 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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