a.bar

4.3 (41)

$30 and under

American

1737 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103

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About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Romantic
Great for brunch

A. kitchen and bar is a modern dining experience in the trendy Rittenhouse Square area of Philadelphia. The dining room is an elegant and contemporary space that provides a memorable atmosphere for brunch, lunch and dinner. A. kitchen and bar also serves a wide range of wines by the glass to complement its small plates and entr�es. Start your meal at A. kitchen and bar with some sweet Amalia oysters, seafood salad or a Hamachi crudo. Small plates include spiced cauliflower, fall radicchio salad and grass-fed beef tartare. Large plates include Long Island duck for two, pan-roasted chicken breast and grilled octopus.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Seafood
Hours of operation
Monday- Thursday: 12pm- kitchen closes at 10pm. Friday- Saturday: 12pm- kitchen closes at 11pm Sunday: 12pm- kitchen closes at 9pm. Bar hours extend to 2am. Happy Hour everyday 4pm-6pm
Website
http://www.akitchenandbar.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Eli Kulp
Private party facilities
Philadelphia’s top cocktail destination and comfortable neighborhood restaurant, a.bar is available for custom private and semi-private events and personalized tastings.

Location
1737 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Neighborhood
Center City
Cross street
18th & Walnut
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar Dining, Beer, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wine

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at a.bar.

4.3

(41)

4.2Food
4.2Service
4.1Ambience
3.7Value

Noise • Moderate

41 Reviews

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KevinB
Philadelphia1 review
5.0
Dined on February 29, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I made a bar reservation for 6:00, and we were shown to two barstools at the cozy end of the bar, promptly at 6:00. The ambiance was mellow and dark, and the space is modern but warm. We were immediately greeted by a friendly server, who wound up giving my girlfriend a free glass of wine, just because. Overall friendly service, beautiful space and decent value. We'll definitely be returning :)
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EmilyB
Philadelphia35 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 25, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
A colleague and I ate here during Restaurant Week and we were very impressed with both the quantity and the quantity of the food. It's a small place, so a bit noisy on a Friday night, but we were seated earlier than our reservation and served promptly and attentively throughout our meal. We shared four starters, which would, honestly, have been enough for a meal. All were tasty and delightful. The entree was branzino for two, and the fish was delicate and flavorful. We were too full to eat our dessert, but we took them home along with other leftovers. Moist apple cake with a side of cream frosting was just as wonderful the next day. It was my first time eating here and I would definitely return.
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Rick Gold
Philadelphia196 reviews
3.0
Dined on January 25, 2020
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Despite some very good general reviews in the past, we found the experience to be underwhelming. From having the waitress try to take her order with her standing behind our back’s to the mushy sausage, it was very little to brag about. We did like the rock shrimp salad and the beef tartare was good.In general the service was rather strange but the dessert was the highlight of the night. Since many of the items for restaurant week were from the normal menu, we found it disappointing and will move on to another restaurant in the future
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BARZ
Philadelphia6 reviews
4.0
Dined on January 13, 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and the staff assisted in meeting our needs. Thanks
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Star
Philadelphia8 reviews
4.0
Dined on January 13, 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Actually I went to a.kitchen for CC Restaurant Week. The food was great. Oysters on the half shell were fresh and briny. Nice presentations.
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia2 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 12, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went for restaurant week. It was amazing!!!
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DJK1 Gold
Philadelphia514 reviews
4.0
Dined on August 24, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Excellent beverage selection, and “fine bar food.” Very enjoyable.
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StephenM Gold
Philadelphia9 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 23, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service, along with interesting and very well made and presented food. Great experience in cozy space.
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RhondaT
Philadelphia6 reviews
2.0
Dined on August 30, 2018
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
The waiter totally ignored us. Never asked if we liked our food. One item ordered never came. They need to work on training their servers. Would not go back there.
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streubli
Philadelphia6 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 19, 2018
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
It was okay, but we are unlikely to go back
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Seafood
Hours of operation
Monday- Thursday: 12pm- kitchen closes at 10pm. Friday- Saturday: 12pm- kitchen closes at 11pm Sunday: 12pm- kitchen closes at 9pm. Bar hours extend to 2am. Happy Hour everyday 4pm-6pm
Website
http://www.akitchenandbar.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Eli Kulp
Private party facilities
Philadelphia’s top cocktail destination and comfortable neighborhood restaurant, a.bar is available for custom private and semi-private events and personalized tastings.

Location
1737 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Neighborhood
Center City
Cross street
18th & Walnut
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar Dining, Beer, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wine

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