Loch Bar - Philadelphia

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   William

   VIP

   Philadelphia

   334 reviews

   5.0

   334 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   This was our first time at lock bar and overall it was very good. We did not know being Christmas Eve of the kitchen was closing early which we were not thrilled about because we had a later dinner reservation and it forced us to order before we wanted to. The server also had a few miscues on the timing of things sending out the food too early but they rectified it and it was all okay. We both have the cream of crab soup which was very very good. I have the crab cake and the server said it was considered some of the best in the city and I would agree with that it was all pure crab meat no filler.
   

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   Shcarra

   Philadelphia

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The miso Chilean sea bass and the steak was AMAZING!!!!
   

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   Laurel

   Philadelphia

   24 reviews

   5.0

   24 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   Staff and cuisine are quality for sure. Just wish it weren't so noisy. Wish Philly establishments would invest more in acoustics to absorb sound and volume of music were lower.
   

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   Anthony

   Philadelphia

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 5

   Everything that was supposed to be hot was cold. Everything that was supposed to be cold was warm. Just go across the street if you want fine dining. This is a bar.
   

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   Paula

   Philadelphia

   9 reviews

   5.0

   9 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   First time eating at loch bar. Food was very good. Love the vibe at the restaurant!! Most of all our waiter Gianni was so attentive and exceptional that we cannot wait to go back!! He made our first experience there very memorable!!
   

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   Michelle

   Philadelphia

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The hostess and our server were both so good to us! We added a few people and were leaving soon for a show and everything was wonderful! Food was delicious! We absolutely loved the Creamy crab soup!
   

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   Dave

   Philadelphia

   12 reviews

   5.0

   12 reviews

   Dined on December 19, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I took clients to Loch Bar. The experience was amazing. Chef Quincy Logan went over the top. The food was amazing and having the chef come to the table to explain the food we were about to eat elevated the experience. The server staff was on point and very attentive. We will definitely be back!!
   

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   SUSAN

   Atlanta Metro

   3 reviews

   3.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on December 18, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   Our reservation was unfortunately immediately following Happy Hour. The bar was crowded and noisy, right next to the tables. The service was excellent and the seafood was quite good as well. But the quantities were small and the prices high. My salad would have been at home in a diner. The wine was very expensive. Overall, not good value.
   

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   Judy

   Philadelphia

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on December 17, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Fabulous food, service and ambience. Second time back - highly recommend roasted oysters! Although everything I have tasted is delicious. Compliments to the Chef - truly talented.
   

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    Sam

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    15 reviews

    1.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2

    We have eaten at Loch Bar several times before and decided to treat out-of-town friends to a nice dinner. Although the restaurant was not crowded, after waiting over 5 min our server apologetically approached our table and not until 30min later did we receive our drink order. The service and attention to our needs went downhill from there. Every comment or request seemed to be replied to with opposition or deflection. "If you have any problems please address your concerns to the manager" - which we promptly did. Appetizers arrived without side plates for sharing, meals arrived before plates were cleared, dinners were delivered without silverware and left to get cold while waiting. Meal orders, which were given several times to the server, were prepared incorrectly. Thankfully, the food runner was the only pro-active staff member who quickly, and without complaining, remedied the situation. The manager attempted to apologize however the damage had already been done. Loch Bar is not inexpensive; quite the opposite! Extremely expensive food warrants a properly trained staff - at the very least. Even if the food was prepared properly (which it wasn't) and tastes great, an inefficient, dismissive, un-attentive and somewhat combative server can ruin everyone's dining experience. It certainly ruined ours - we won't return to Loch Bar. Fortunately Philadelphia has several other "fine dining" places where we can spend $350!
    

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