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IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD
WHERE TO EAT
- La Michoacana Ice Cream
(0.2 miles) - Distrito
(0.4 miles) - Nan
(0.4 miles)
WHERE TO SHOP
- Joan White
(0.3 miles) - Ken Fink and Wondergy
(0.4 miles) - Sofia Negron Photography
(0.8 miles)
WHERE TO DRINK
- North Star Bar
(1.3 miles) - Pearl
(1.6 miles) - Bar 210
(1.6 miles) - G Lounge
(1.8 miles) - Tavern 17
(1.8 miles)
FIND A RESTAURANT
RESTAURANT LISTINGS |
THE DETAILS
Cuisine(s):
American,
Insider Tip:
Happy hour, with its ample spread of appetizers, is 4:30 to 7 p.m.
Meals Served:
Weekend Brunch
Lunch
Dinner
Entree Price:
$21 - $30
Features:
Private Room(s)
Smoke Free
Alcohol Type:
Full Bar
Reservations Required:
Lunch Suggested
Dinner Suggested
Neighborhood:
Philadelphia County
University City
Hours:
M-Th: 11:00 AM-10:00 PM
F: 11:00 AM-11:00 PM
S: 05:30 PM-11:00 PM
Also Featured in:
Best of Philly 2008: Steak, Best of Philly 2007: Food Trend, Best of Philly 2007: Happy Hour
American,
Insider Tip:
Happy hour, with its ample spread of appetizers, is 4:30 to 7 p.m.
Meals Served:
Weekend Brunch
Lunch
Dinner
Entree Price:
$21 - $30
Features:
Private Room(s)
Smoke Free
Alcohol Type:
Full Bar
Reservations Required:
Lunch Suggested
Dinner Suggested
Neighborhood:
Philadelphia County
University City
Hours:
M-Th: 11:00 AM-10:00 PM
F: 11:00 AM-11:00 PM
S: 05:30 PM-11:00 PM
Also Featured in:
Best of Philly 2008: Steak, Best of Philly 2007: Food Trend, Best of Philly 2007: Happy Hour
Rae
2929 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
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Philadelphia, PA 19104
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Website: raerestaurant.com
The brash Cira Centre and soft-spoken chef Daniel Stern (of the off-beat combinations at Queen Village's petite Gayle) are a brilliant mismatch. Who could have guessed that the Cira could be home to a kitchen that produces playful upscale bar snacks like smoked rabbit nachos and awe-inspiring comfort food, like sumptuous wine-braised short ribs, with prices that cater to the happy-hour crowd and the expense-accounters?
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USER REVIEWS (3)
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The atmosphere is that of a hospital; cold and sterile. Our waiter was completely incompetent and referred to me as "boss" and "chief" all night, all the while neglecting our empty drinks and any resemblance of good service. The food was ok, but not for the prices. There are far better restaurants w/better service and value in this city.
Posted by Cory: May. May 14th, 2008 at 10:12 AM
| Overall (1) | Food (3) | Service (1) |
| Decor (1) | Value (1) | Average (1.40) |
Review
The atmosphere is that of a hospital; cold and sterile. Our waiter was completely incompetent and referred to me as "boss" and "chief" all night, all the while neglecting our empty drinks and any resemblance of good service. The food was ok, but not for the prices. There are far better restaurants w/better service and value in this city.
Posted by Cory: May. May 14th, 2008 at 10:12 AM
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This is the second restaurant for Stern. The menu has some of the same items as Gayle's. The parking and noise level, however, make this location not as pleasurable of a dining experience. I would go to Gayle's, rather than come here.
Posted by Lorraine: Mar. March 8th, 2008 at 2:30 PM
| Overall (8) | Food (10) | Service (8) |
| Decor (8) | Value (10) | Average (8.80) |
Review
This is the second restaurant for Stern. The menu has some of the same items as Gayle's. The parking and noise level, however, make this location not as pleasurable of a dining experience. I would go to Gayle's, rather than come here.
Posted by Lorraine: Mar. March 8th, 2008 at 2:30 PM
Rating
Review
The best thing here was the free valet parking. Who would dine in an office building lobby for dinner at these prices? I guess I get it for lunch, they definitely need dimmers! The truffle pizza would have been good at $12, but at $18, no way. My tuna with horseradish was amateurish, the ice cream on the fish was silly and added nothing except to make a poor piece of fish cold. Is there salt and pepper even in this kitchen? The fish stew had a little better flavor, but that was the bacon in the beans, again the fish was devoid of flavor. We ordered the excellent Iron Horse wedding Cuvee by the glass. When it came time for refills the bartender purposely tried to switch us to something that was poured by accident, shame on her! We complained and got what we wanted. All in all the service was attentive but very uneven. Some were pros and some had no clue. Maybe if somebody else was paying I'd go back, but on my dime, never! There are too many places in town charging less for better food.
Posted by Colin: Feb. February 27th, 2008 at 2:32 PM
| Overall (3) | Food (3) | Service (5) |
| Decor (4) | Value (1) | Average (3.20) |
Review
The best thing here was the free valet parking. Who would dine in an office building lobby for dinner at these prices? I guess I get it for lunch, they definitely need dimmers! The truffle pizza would have been good at $12, but at $18, no way. My tuna with horseradish was amateurish, the ice cream on the fish was silly and added nothing except to make a poor piece of fish cold. Is there salt and pepper even in this kitchen? The fish stew had a little better flavor, but that was the bacon in the beans, again the fish was devoid of flavor. We ordered the excellent Iron Horse wedding Cuvee by the glass. When it came time for refills the bartender purposely tried to switch us to something that was poured by accident, shame on her! We complained and got what we wanted. All in all the service was attentive but very uneven. Some were pros and some had no clue. Maybe if somebody else was paying I'd go back, but on my dime, never! There are too many places in town charging less for better food.
Posted by Colin: Feb. February 27th, 2008 at 2:32 PM
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