The Dandelion

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   MARK

   Philadelphia

   34 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   34 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   On a cold late fall day, is there anything better than sitting by a roaring fireplace enjoying light bites, delicious beverages, and friendly conversation? Dandelion delivers on all fronts in a way that many places do not including other Stephen Starr restaurants. It has separated, intimate spaces that allow many people to enjoy confined conversations in the little pockets in between. My friend had many food sensitivities and was able to navigate the menu to find 4 things they could enjoy while holding to their standards. All in all, this restaurant consistently delivers and excels in this time of year as a warm respite from the cold wind of the city.
   

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   NeRissa

   Denver

   20 reviews

   3.0

   20 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   Wine pour was less than expected for the pricing. Lemony risotto was very lemony. Root vegetables soup was really good. Service was just ok.
   

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   Carrie

   Rome

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

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

   Highly recommend visiting at Christmas time. The decorations were classic and festive which gave the whole place a cozy feel.
   

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   Lynn

   New York City

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

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

   Loved this place! The space was so charming, the staff was amazing and the burger was to die for.
   

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   Kim

   Jacksonville

   3 reviews

   3.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

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

   The restaurant is busy and upon entering, patrons must move to another room to speak with the hostess. This creates a log jam in the pub area. They try to mitigate the cold weather with 2 doors and a velvet curtain, but it's impossible to stop the current each time the door is opened. If it's cold outside, be sure to sit in the upstairs portion. The burgers were ample but overcooked. The mac and cheese was more cheese than noodle, leaving a soupy feel to the pan. If I go again, I'll stick with British classics, which may fare better. The ambiance is very close to an upscale British pub. It was packed at 6:00 on a Saturday. It was my daughter's birthday, which was noted on the reservation, but no aknowledgement of it from the staff. So why bother to ask when reserving? The wait staff seemed intent on getting us out within an hour. And that rush was felt by us both. I've had better experiences at other Steven Starr restaurants.
   

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   Darrin

   Chicago

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

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

   Good food and GREAT atmosphere. We were so excited to get the bay window seat. Server was efficient and attentive without being over bearing. Everyone loved their meals. Unfortunately, we were too full to try out the desserts. Great way to get the full Philly experience.
   

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   Payne

   Philadelphia

   12 reviews

   5.0

   12 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

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

   Everyone loved their food! We were OBSESSED with the deviled eggs. Oysters were fresh and delicious. We will be back again!
   

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   Tony

   Philadelphia

   8 reviews

   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   Food and service were great. Sat upstairs. A little loud for our tastes but not terrible.
   

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   Brigid

   Philadelphia

   2 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   This place is a vibe and a half. 10/10 recommend for cozy hearty food that warms your heart
   

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    John

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

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

    Went before the orchestra for some drinks and a light dinner. Service was great, food was perfect, and ambiance was exactly the vibe I was after. The price of things was a bit high, which is to be expected in center city, but i was caught alittle off guard since we didn’t order the moon.
    

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