Square 1682

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   John

   Philadelphia

   6 reviews

   3.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   We came for brunch on Sunday 12/29. We had a very sweet server. But I ordered a burger and it was basically burnt. The restaurant was empty but we were seated all the way in the back by the kitchen. It was my first time at 1682 and I'm not sure I'll be going again anytime soon.
   

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   Elizabeth

   Philadelphia

   29 reviews

   4.0

   29 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   A really pleasant, low-key place for a delicious brunch before a matinee. Staff was friendly and we felt well taken care of. Would definitely return.
   

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   Russell

   Philadelphia

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   We typically go to the busy, crowded brunch places in Philly. However, we wanted to try a location with excellent food and the ability to talk w/o screaming. 1682 was perfect—a great holiday ambiance with excellent eggs benedict (we had salmon and roasted pork) and many other choices like pumpkin spice oatmeal that I'll come back for.
   

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   Carolyn

   Toronto

   3 reviews

   2.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

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

   Disappointing Christmas Dinner Experience at Square 1682 We were in town for a couple of days over the holidays and had pre-booked Square 1682 for Christmas dinner, enticed by the promise of a festive three-course pre-fixe menu. Unfortunately, the experience was far from what we hoped for. When it came time to order, we were informed that half of the menu options were sold out — two out of the four Christmas dinner entrées and all but one dessert choice. This was shocking, considering the event was prepaid and pre-booked. While the manager did offer to refund our meals, we didn’t come for compensation — we came for a lovely Christmas dinner experience, which was completely lacking. The food we did end up with was lackluster. Risotto as a replacement entrée for a holiday meal felt uninspired, and the quality didn’t redeem it. Even the "hot rolls" were disappointing — a quartered kaiser bun, warmed and dry. The lack of professionalism from the staff added to the disappointment. By 9 p.m., the kitchen and wait staff were openly counting down the minutes until they could leave, creating a rushed and uninviting atmosphere. It was anything but festive and left us feeling let down on what should have been a special evening. I cannot recommend Square 1682 based on this experience. It failed to deliver on its promises and certainly didn’t provide the warm, celebratory Christmas meal we anticipated.
   

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   Gerald

   VIP

   Philadelphia

   384 reviews

   5.0

   384 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

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

   We went to Squarer 1682 for Christmas dinner. On this day, restaurants in hotels are the major choices. Square 1682 did well with the opportunity. The food was good - Red Snapper and Prime rib. The service was friendly and as attentive as a full house allows/ The wait staff worked as a team and deli
   

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   Jamie

   VIP

   Richmond

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

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

   One of my favorite places to eat in Philadelphia! The food is creative and delicious, the drinks are always wonderful…and the staff welcoming. I’ve been staying at the Kimpton Palomar often for the past two years and the restaurant never fails to put a smile on my face.
   

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   Marilee

   Philadelphia

   11 reviews

   5.0

   11 reviews

   Dined on December 20, 2024

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

   Mushroom risotto, amazing! As was the crispy octopus! Liked the building and the ambiance.
   

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   Kera

   Philadelphia

   19 reviews

   5.0

   19 reviews

   Dined on December 19, 2024

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

   Katelyn was amazing and very attentive. Chef Moe was attentive and kind.
   

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   Dupree

   Philadelphia

   3 reviews

   1.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on December 14, 2024

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

   Our visit to Square 1682 on Sunday was very disappointing. Despite having a reservation and being seated promptly, the service was incredibly slow. Our server took orders from tables that arrived after us and didn’t get to us for a long time. When our drinks finally came, they were incorrect. We eventually left and found much better service at Marathon Grill down the block. Unfortunately, this experience left us unwilling to return.
   

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    Tara

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

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

    The seating was a bit chaotic. The hostess was very nice but clearly a bit overwhelmed and forgot about seating us after asking us to go wait in the hotel lobby while they reset our table. Our order was taken pretty quickly but the wrong item was chosen for my meal (a different burger than I ordered). They did try to accommodate with a discount since it took over 10-15 minutes to have the right item brought out. I ordered a drink that never came as well but at least it was not on the bill. Service at the end slowed significantly and it took a while to get the bill so that we could get out of there.
    

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