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AMINA, Philadelphia, PA

AMINA

4.4
4.4
1441 Reviews
$31 to $50
Regional American (Contemporary Southern)

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 42 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Charming
Owner Felicia Wilson and Chef Partner Darryl Harmon, who hails from Gouldstown, NJ in Cumberland County, which is considered the oldest black community in the U.S., is an award-winning chef for The Lure Group in New York City. He previously served as the Executive Chef at the Water Works Restaurant in Philadelphia between 2007 and 2012.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Regional American (Contemporary Southern), American, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (267) 324-3745
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Darryl Harmon

What 1,441 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
AMINA offers a vibrant atmosphere with "amazing food" and "attentive service." Guests rave about the "delicious" oxtails, fried chicken, and "creative" cheesesteak beignets. While reservations are recommended due to the intimate space, the "vibe" and "ambiance" consistently earn high praise, making it a favorite for a memorable dining experience.

1,441 Reviews
  1. Joshua

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    So I got the crabcakes and crab fried rice. Which was Crabcake and crab fried rice with a snow crab cluster. Everything was good. Was a little confused when the food came out because I thought it was multiple crab cakes and didn’t see anything about the clusterl. They were market priced at $65. My wife got the Lambchops. They were ok. No seasoning, had a sauce that was really sweet like a jelly so it didn’t really go with the lam chops. But the sauce was more so around and not on them(but that was just another thing taking away from them having flavor). They were on a bed of mixed vegetables that were good. They were priced at $50 We had the cheesesteak beignets and peri peri wings. Beignets were really good. The cheesesteak filling was everything, they were just a little soft. Soft was good to eat but not to pick up. Might be better to eat them with a fork. Wings were good regular spicy sweet wings. Had Mac cabbage and collards on the side. Mac was really good. Told them no Doritos crust. Cabbage and collards weren’t seasoned. I would choose the collards though because the cabbage had a spice like black pepper but no salt. Drinks were trash and one was a suggested favorite. I got the warrior princess. It had too much seltzer that made it taste like a champagne with hardly any flavor. As far as the service, we had a somewhat bad experience with the service. Had to wait and extra 30 mins to be seated in a tight entry area even with a reservation. They said the website let everyone overbook. And there was only one waitress/hostess for the entire place. Her professionalism and service was what made the experience better. She handled the circumstances well! Ambiance was 10 out of 10! Most beautiful uniquely detailed restaurant I’ve ever been in. Everything came up to $280 with gratuity, ended up spending $300 with added tip for 2 with a not so good experience.

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  2. Maria

    VIP

    Fort Lauderdale

    16 reviews

    3.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The food is very good and our waiter was very good except she was overwhelmed. The placed was booked at capacity and there was only one person acting as the host, waiter and cleaning the tables. Meanwhile there were two people serving the bar. I’m writing this in the hopes the owner/manager realizes that one person is not enough. Our food was served and we had no water at the table. I had to ask the person who brought us the food from the kitchen to please bring water. My drink took even longer. Couldn’t one of bartenders had delivered it?

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  3. Melody

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was good but the service is terrible! I could go into details but I will give them a second chance to redeem themselves.

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  4. Lenzy

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    The servers were very nice and they had good vibes. But otherwise the food was very mediocre, the drinks were not very potent and the overall ambience left something to be desired. Also at one point, a cook/bartender came over to the table and took my empty cup away, which was nice. But he said “thanks, we’re running low on glasses so we need it”. And that was incredibly unprofessional. Not coming back. But the people who worked there were very nice.

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  5. Carla

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was absolutely amazing. The vibe is dope and the decor in the restaurant is so nice. My whole experience there is a 10/10

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  6. Ameer

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, great food and drinks overall good. Vibe

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  7. Jessica

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The ambiance is amazing and food was pretty decent. The seating was too close together so you constantly have people bumping into you. Some items were definitely better than others. The pan seared scallops were AMAZING but they only give you 2 for $18!! Overall it’s pretty good for a night out with friends.

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  8. Kim

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time dining here. Celebrating Valentine’s Day with my hubs. Great food and ambiance. We loved the intimate vibe. Will definitely return with some friends!

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  9. Cherron

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Oooooo weee those fried chicken wings were seasoned to perfection!

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  10. Michelle

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    For our yearly Galentine’s gathering, I chose Amina’s, and it was an excellent choice! From the moment we walked in, everything was perfect. The cocktails were refreshing, the food was delicious, and the desserts were out of this world. The ambiance set the perfect mood, and the wall art added such a beautiful touch to the space. But what really stood out was our waitress, Ebony. She was absolutely amazing – so attentive and friendly, making sure we had everything we needed while creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Her service really elevated our experience. I can't wait to come back again!

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FAQs

AMINA offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (267) 324-3745.

AMINA is rated 4.4 stars by 1441 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 42 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for AMINA

104 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106-3009

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Old City
  • Hours of Operation
    Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Regional American (Contemporary Southern), American, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Darryl Harmon
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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