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The Black Squirrel, Philadelphia, PA

The Black Squirrel

4.8
4.8
372 Reviews
$30 and under
British

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
The newest creation from Chef Arthur Cavaliere and developer Mark Sherman takes the old English Pub and elevates it to a new, decadent level. Discover our array of indulgent dishes and eclectic cocktails in the heart of East Falls, Philadelphia.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    British, Pub
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Fri 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (267) 323-2611
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Rocio Castro Hernandez
  • Neighborhood
    East Falls
  • Cross street
    Ridge Avenue
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

What 372 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Black Squirrel offers a charming British pub vibe with delicious dishes like fish and chips and Cottage Pie. Patrons rave about its "amazing Pims cocktail" and "excellent drinks." The atmosphere is cozy, and the service is friendly, with standout servers like Ray. While the menu is limited, every dish is well-prepared and flavorful, ensuring a delightful dining experience.

372 Reviews
  1. Tammy

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Unfortunately, we got a fantastic table on the very last night that the black squirrel will be serving dinner. Our server was fabulous and friendly as always. The food was fantastic. We ate the green green salad, tandoori, wings, fish, and chips and had fabulous cocktails! I will miss this place so very much and I’m so sad that they are closing.

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  2. shelly

    Philadelphia

    35 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server, Ray, couldn’t have been more helpful and kind. He was extremely attentive to us, and his personality was awesome. Food was terrific! We will be back.

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  3. chris

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious cocktails along with a tasty variety of small plates and entrees

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We go here a lot - everything we’ve tried has been great.

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  5. Sia

    Philadelphia

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on October 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I love this cute little place. They make a great burger. The bun is made in-house, and it’s one of our favorites. The music here is great, and it’s the perfect volume for great conversation! The bar is cute, and people often gather on a weekday to watch the Phillies. We will definitely return, and we recommend it highly.

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  6. Jobina

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time here. Will definitely be back. Enjoyed the fun drinks and the green salad. We had a hard time choosing what entrees we wanted. But we were both happy with our selections: mussels and clams and short ribs. Yum! Will definitely be back to try more!

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  7. Douglas

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Drinks were wonderful, fun place and the staff is very friendly, food was good but not anything to write home about.

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  8. Mark

    Philadelphia

    82 reviews

    5.0

    82 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our third time here and every experience has been great. Food is awesome, drinks are interesting, vibe is super friendly and chill, service is outstanding. Just a great place to have a lovely evening.

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  9. Patrick

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Been here a few times now. Great food and service. And a quaint atmosphere. The menu is somewhat limited and changes seasonally but I always find something tasty to eat. They also have excellent cocktails and other drinks. I've never been into oysters but my sister got me to try some here and oh boy I was happy I did. Their mignonette (?) sauce and cocktail sauce were awesome and really sold me on oysters in general. My only "complaint" is no dessert menu! But I guess they don't get a lot of requests for dessert and it probably doesn't make sense for them from an economic standpoint. All in all highly recommended dining experience and reasonable prices especially considering the high quality of their dining fare and drink.

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  10. Kevin

    Philadelphia

    108 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    108 reviews

    Dined on August 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Karl, the bartender, was superb. He was helpful in explaining "Whiskey Tuesday" and all the options for drinks and dinner. And his Old Fashioned was great. Will be back soon.

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The Black Squirrel is rated 4.8 stars by 372 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
Google Map for The Black Squirrel

3749 Midvale Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19129

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Ridge Avenue
  • Neighborhood
    East Falls
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Fri 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    British, Pub
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Rocio Castro Hernandez
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine
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