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Loch Bar - Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA

Loch Bar - Philadelphia

4.5
4.5
687 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 66 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Lively
Located on Philadelphia's vibrant Avenue of the Arts in the heart of the city, Loch Bar is a classic seafood tavern that blends the best of land & sea!

Spotlighted by an impressive raw bar that offers an array of succulent seafood & fresh flavors, Loch Bar's menu incorporates some of the region's most popular seafood dishes including oysters, Maine lobster, Alaskan king crab & more.

In addition to our stellar raw bar, we present an extensive whiskey list from around the world that caters to both the seasoned aficionado as well as curious newcomers. To complement our whiskey offerings, our bar program features handcrafted cocktails & local craft beers.

Loch Bar hosts live music every night of the week showcasing the incredible talent of Philadelphia's local music scene.

Loch Bar on Philadelphia's Avenue of the Arts is more than just a restaurant; it's an immersive journey through the finest culinary offerings, live music &

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (215) 267-8272
  • Website
    http://www.lochbar.com/philly
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Michael O'Halloran
  • Location
    301 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19107-5813
  • Neighbourhood
    Center City
  • Cross Street
    Broad & Spruce
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Public transit
    30th Street Station - Few blocks away via Uber/Lyft
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 687 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • Philadelphia

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Loch Bar in Philadelphia offers a vibrant dining experience with a stellar raw bar and a "phenomenal cocktail menu." Guests rave about the "exceptional service" and the delightful crab cakes. Located conveniently near the Kimmel Center, it's perfect for pre-show dining. Despite occasional service hiccups, the ambiance and food keep patrons returning.

687 Reviews

  1. Ellen

    Philadelphia

    11 reviews

    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We were very excited to try Loch Bar because of all of the reviews and word on the street. The food was average. If I were to indulge in a seafood experience I would go back to Oyster House, Pearl & Mary or Parc. The potatoes with caviar were average. The crab toast did not hold a candle to Pearl & Mary’s similar offering. We were underwhelmed and while the oysters were good, felt no need to order entrees. We did not want to continue to be disappointed.

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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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FAQs

Loch Bar - Philadelphia offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (215) 267-8272.

Loch Bar - Philadelphia is rated 4.5 stars by 687 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 66 times today

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Google Map for Loch Bar - Philadelphia

301 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19107-5813

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Broad & Spruce
  • Neighbourhood
    Center City
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Public transit
    30th Street Station - Few blocks away via Uber/Lyft
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Michael O'Halloran
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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