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Saloon Restaurant, Philadelphia, PA

Saloon Restaurant

4.9
4.9
2637 Reviews
$50 and over
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 61 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
Entering the Saloon, a family owned restaurant since it opened in 1967 is a bit like stepping into Philadelphia's past. Dark oak paneling, shiny brass and authentic local antiques create a warm congenial and casual atmosphere. The choice of two comfortable dining rooms each with its own vintage bars make dining and conversation a relaxed and enjoyable experience. Both bars feature a delicious and moderately priced food menu. The menu is Italian with seafood specials such as grilled octopus and dover sole. Saloon steaks and veal chops are legendary. Many prefer a plate of fried long hot peppers to compliment the steaks. All desserts and gelatos are made on the premises daily. The Saloon is a Philadelphia neighborhood bar and restaurant with a national reputation. And the parking is FREE!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Steak, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (215) 627-1811
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Please call for pricing and info between the hours of 9am and 4pm.
  • Neighborhood
    South Philly
  • Cross street
    Fitzwater Street
  • Parking details
    FREE PARKING in our private lots (7th & Catharine, 7th & Fitzwater)There will be an attendant on each lot.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine

What 2,637 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Philadelphia County

    Italian

  • Philadelphia

    Best Overall

  • Philadelphia

    Best Food

  • Philadelphia

    Best Ambiance

  • Philadelphia

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Saloon Restaurant in Philadelphia offers a "fantastic Italian dining experience" with "excellent service" and "delicious food." Known for its "classic Philadelphia" charm, it features a "welcoming and intimate environment." Guests praise the "generous portions" and "high-quality ingredients." Convenient free parking adds to the "great value" for a memorable meal.

2,638 Reviews
  1. Carol

    Philadelphia5 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    I have been wanting to go to Saloon Restaurant for a long time since it was one of my parents favorites. Unfortunately, it was underwhelming. The appetizers were very good especially the stuffed poblano peppers. I was between two entrees the veal parm and the fettuccini lobster amatriciana. Our waitress recommended the veal parm but said she could have the kitchen do a side of the fettuccine amatriciana, no lobster. I agreed, the menu states that it comes with sharp provolone, yet I was charged an extra $10 AND wasn’t given sharp provolone but grated mozzarella. When I asked the waitress about this she told me that there ordering system only allowed to her to put mozzarella but she had told the kitchen to put sharp provolone. There was no sharp provolone within 10 miles of that pasta. So, I am pretty sure that she wasn’t being truthful and instead of making it right left it as is. My husband ordered the porterhouse steak which had been frozen and probably thawed in a microwave because there was absolutely no juice. This was a $64 entree, seriously? In addition to that he asked if he could substitute the mashed potatoes for spinach, her answer was , “yes.” What she failed to mention was there would be a $6.00 up charge for the spinach, which was frozen not fresh. After we complained, she took it off the bill. The thing that was frustrating was the fact that there is absolutely no mention of an up charge for substitutions on the menu. She was truthful about desserts that only crème brûlée was made in house. That was good. The coffee was not fresh it had definitely been sitting around. The martini was very good, hats off to the bartender and the bus boy, super nice young man. Overall the Saloon is living on its reputation from many years ago. Overrated and will never go back.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Atlantic City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I was so excited I finally got to try The Saloon! The food was outstanding and the drinks were amazing! Our Server Bella was perfect and very attentive and sweet! Already made another reservation! Can’t wait to come back! 10/10

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  3. I. Howard VIP

    Philadelphia66 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Has been and still is one of the finest restaurants in Philadelphia. Fabulous bar service, outstanding service, and superb food. The lobster Francese, bone in veal chop Parmesan and pastas are the best. save room for their desserts too.

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  4. James

    Atlantic City4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    8pm reservations on a Saturday night. Place was packed. Our table wasn’t ready. Didn’t wait long, maybe 10 minutes tops. I ordered the tuna carpaccio as an appetizer and the fettuccine lobster amatriciana for dinner. The food was delicious. They were out of tiramisu for dessert which was a huge bummer. Ordered a chocolate chip cannoli and a double espresso. Both delicious. Really wanted tiramisu though. It was on the loud side but not over the top. The decor is really nice and the lighting was perfect: Biggest complaint, our water glasses sat empty for an extended period of time. Would we return…yes. There’s more on the menu we would like to try.

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  5. JOSEPH VIP

    Philadelphia8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible evening as usual. A Philadelphia classic that gets even better with age. Food is only surpassed by the quality of the team!

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  6. Art

    Philadelphia6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Old school Italian South Philly restaurant! Excellent food, service, and atmosphere.

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  7. Kait

    Philadelphia1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ambiance was incredible, service was great and the meal was fantastic. Cannot recommend this place enough.

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  8. Tom VIP

    Philadelphia7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service were excellent as always. Saloon is one of the best restaurants in Philadelphia. Langostinos, veal-stuffed poblano peppers, and bone-in veal parmesan are out of this world!

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  9. Phil

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Juules our waiter was excellent and described the specials perfectly. The clams rigatoni alla vodka and scallop and filet truffle specials were amazing. The blackberry chipotle margaritas were great as well.

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  10. Taylor

    Philadelphia9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the most underrated Italian spots in the city. The atmosphere is so cool, and the service is great. Food is 10/10 as are the cocktails. When you're done dinner it's worth heading the upstairs bar for after dinner drinks.

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Saloon Restaurant is rated 4.9 stars by 2637 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 61 times today
Google Map for Saloon Restaurant

750 S 7th St., Philadelphia, PA 19147

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Fitzwater Street
  • Neighborhood
    South Philly
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Steak, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    FREE PARKING in our private lots (7th & Catharine, 7th & Fitzwater)There will be an attendant on each lot.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine
  • Phone number
    (215) 627-1811
  • Private party facilities
    Please call for pricing and info between the hours of 9am and 4pm.
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