the dandelion

everything on themenuwas excellent. the place is charming. the fish and chips, rabbit, risotto, bread, butter, desserts, cheeses, drinks -- all superb. will have to go back to taste more. our party of 6 was sat around a cozy table and we loved it -- perfect. stayed until after midnight. remember "mid-range" price is more expensive in philly. and parking garage right next to the restaurant might cost you $25 as well.

surprised with the entry. at first i assumed of entering a house.
enjoyed an amazing lunch at a warm and cozy place. the ambience is homely kind.
tried the grilled salmon and it was fantastic.
must visit to enjoy good meal with good conversation.
the limitedmenufor the lunch gives you a breathing space and quick decisions.

dandelion doesn't disappoint for a great lunch on a hot day. i have been here for drinks before (they have a nice happy hourmenutoo) and wanted to give lunch a try. good traditional pub food with unique twist

this restaurant is by far one of my favorite starr restaurants when i think about overall experience. personally, i found the dogs that decorated the walls of one room cute and i think they added character to the restaurant. while the atmosphere does remind one of the united kingdom, the food also adds to this atmosphere as well. to start, we ordered the butter lettuce salad and the terrine of hen, ham hock and foie gras. while these two starters were good, out of the two, the terrine is not to be missed as it is an incredibly flavorful dish. as both a lamb and a meat pie lover, the lamb shepherds pie i received here was delicious and filling. the food here clearly has an emphasis on english pub food with an american twist to it, so there is something on themenufor everyone. i have a whole list of foods that i now hope to try there including the rabbit pie, bangers and mash, and sticky toffee pudding, a dessert i ate many times while i was in the u.k.

clockwise from left: the townhouse which houses the dandellion. second floor bar. sitting room with a fireplace on the first floor.   i’ve always wanted to try the food at the dandelion since i moved to philadelphia. the restaurant offered an interesting center city restaurant weekmenuthis winter so off i went after work. themenudid not disappoint.   the atmosphere: it’s a disney version of an irish pub. it’s charming and clean. a real irish pub is a bit of a dive bar. the staff is friendly and courteous. my server followed me to the street to make sure i didn’t leave my umbrella.   my picks: clockwise from top left: bread basket with sea salt and butter on slate ware to taste. sticky toffee pudding. pan fried sea scallops. beef cheek and rib pie.   verdict: i loved everything i was served. the meal was perfectly seasoned. the dishes served pipping hot which was just what i wanted on a rainy day. the sea salt with butter was a treat. not a lot of restaurants have this. must try !!

looks like a real pub, feels like s gastro..good tho. we were looking for a pub, it felt more like a restaurant but in the end i reckon it was on a gastro pub level.


had some nice beers on tap... the ipa and the pilsner for sure

themenuwas pretty cool for this side of the pond, some pickled stuff some liver parfait etc, not cheap but certainly good quality.

decor is cool ,a few bits of taxidermy with some tusks etc and a few locals enjoying, the bar staff were friendly and attentive

the barmenuinciluded a burger at $16 which was truely excellent, toasted brioche with volume, burger as ordered medium rare with a definate blush and a nice taste to the meat, salad fresh and crunchy, maybe a bit smal?? and could have been warmer but then that is the case with med rare right?

decor and ambience from us was a defo thumbs up... 10 beers, one chips and one burger with chips=$100 plus tip :)

transported.... on first glance i thought chichi, a bit ostentatious...the animal heads adorning the walls, the fireplace, yardsale unmatched furniture, pricey menu; an over-the-top take on the english pub...and then i was sucked in. after having lived a few years in ireland, i began to appreciate the subtlety within the wild disney affair...the comics on the bathroom wall, the bar and bartenders, the cask conditioned ales, and of course...the fish and chips. starr has created not only another greatmenuwith food far better than any angloirish pub i've encountered, but he's captured the pub feel that makes you feel comfortable, it's a bar you can hang out in and the only thing missing is the tobacco stained wallpaper, the trad session in the corner and the toothless drunk sipping his bulmer's.

aside from the atmosphere, to comment on the food i'll disclose that i've only been twice, once for brunch and once for dinner. the brunch was excellent, scones were a must but be careful of the bar bill...it adds up pretty quick when your party burns through a few pitcher, cocktails and brew. on our dinner trip we sat at the bar, and indulged in the fish and chips...the and is because the chips are every bit as good as the fish...and the fish is not skimping...it's a big hunk of cod cooked to perfection and served on a wood platter.

great place, fun atmosphere, a place i'll bring visiting friends to introduce to philly starrdom.

cheers.

great!. adam was such a great server, and everyone there were terrific. i just went gluten free so adam made sure my moscow mule was made from chopin vodka nostrovia! terrific and inventivemenuleft us wanting more! definatley will come back.