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Dandelion's "Dog Bar" - The Dandelion, Philadelphia, PA

The Dandelion

4.7
4.7
8143 Reviews
$30 and under
Gastro Pub

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2 people
19:00
Booked 148 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
London's culinary revolution comes to Philadelphia with this unique gastro-pub. Cozy rooms and intimate bars create a storied, Old World aura, while updated seasonal takes on British food make up the menu. In keeping with tradition, our casks and tap craft beers are always rotating and classic family-style roasts are served on Sundays.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, English, British
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–15:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30–15:00 Afternoon Tea Mon–Fri 15:00–17:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–23:00
  • Phone number
    (215) 558-2500
  • Website
    http://www.thedandelionpub.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Liam Geoghegan
  • Location
    124 South 18th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
  • Area
    Center City
  • Cross Street
    18th and Sansom
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 8,143 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • Philadelphia County

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  • Philadelphia

    Most Booked

Review summary

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The Dandelion offers a delightful dining experience with "absolutely amazing" food, including standout dishes like tandoori chicken and fish and chips. The cozy, English pub vibe is complemented by "friendly and attentive" service, making it a perfect spot for any occasion. Enjoy creative cocktails and a diverse menu that keeps guests returning.

8,143 Reviews

  1. BillP

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    New Years Dinner…. A little too dark for my old eyes. We felt a little rushed…

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  2. Melissa

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Not worth the price we paid for a small portion of fish and chips - mostly breaded, and a handful of fries. The lamb Shepard's pie was good but again small portion. The waiter seemed to be someone either on their first day or working the kitchen. Won't be returning anytime soon.

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  3. carina

    Miami

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great spot for a casual lunch with friends before an afternoon holiday concert. The ambiance is great, the food delicious. We will be back.

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  4. David

    Washington DC

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I would eat here every time I come to Philadelphia. While some other Starr restaurants like the Continental were not very good at all, the food at The Dandelion was truly incredible. The shrimp were fresh, the Caesar amazing, the risotto cheesy and delicious, and of course the Fish and Chips was so well done. Don’t forget to try their triple fried chips…so good. My family and I ate like royalty and enjoyed every minute of it!

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  5. Barbara

    Philadelphia

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is always delicious and well prepared. Service was timely and gracious. The restaurant was packed, but everything was fine.

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  6. Traci

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful service in a lovely english pub style restaurant. Although menu was a bit basic, the items we ordered (steak & chips, fish & chips) were wonderful. Fun drinks and a decent wine selection. We sat in the pub section and seatting was tight. I highly recommend .

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  7. Noah

    VIP

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and great service, would def come back!

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  8. Maria

    Philadelphia

    14 reviews

    3.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    We have gone here a bunch of times and loved it. This time was surely disappointing. Server spent more time talking at the hosting station right in front of us. Dropped food and didn’t check in until we were almost done. The downstairs bathroom were disgusting. They reminded me of a dive bar bathroom at 2 am. The food was great, but the experience left a lot to be desired.

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  9. Suparna

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We planned a last minute trip here and this restaurant was close to our hotel- saw the reviews and decided to give it a try- glad we did! I called to change my reservation to a later time as we were running late and they were very accommodating. The food was delicious, we ordered the tandoori chicken- loved it, pan seared salmon (personally I didn’t like the way the chickpea were prepared) root vegetable soup- amazing and mac & cheese, the server was very attentive, ambience was great. I would highly recommend this place and will definitely eat at the restaurant if I happen to visit Philadelphia again!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere if you’re looking for a true English Pub. Food is exactly what you would expect.

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FAQs

The Dandelion offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (215) 558-2500.

The Dandelion is rated 4.7 stars by 8143 OpenTable diners.

The Dandelion does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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 148 times today

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Google Map for The Dandelion

124 South 18th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    18th and Sansom
  • Area
    Center City
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–15:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30–15:00 Afternoon Tea Mon–Fri 15:00–17:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–23:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, English, British
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Liam Geoghegan
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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