The Morris

4.8

378 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

Charming
Neighbourhood gem
Great for outdoor dining

The Morris is a new restaurant and bar in a truly unique location. It’s connected to a boutique, 17 room colonial hotel and courtyard located right next to Washington Square Park. We have a scratch kitchen that only uses the freshest ingredients available by season. Our bar program consists of delicious hand-crafted cocktails, organic wines, selection of local beers, and spirit-free beverages. Whether it's for a casual night out, business dinner, or date night, we are so excited to serve you in our newly renovate dining room or in the garden courtyard*!

*We want to inform our guests that the courtyard is fully tented and heated throughout the winter!

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Comfort Food, Cocktail Bar
Hours of Operation
Fri 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(215) 238-2160
Website
http://themorrisphilly.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Grant Lloyd
Catering
We offer a variety of dining styles for our events. Casual cocktail style, buffet style or family style! We have a number of flexible beverage package options in order to accommodate your booze desires! <br /><br />P.S., if you need a signature cocktail for your event, look no further. Let us create a unique cocktail crafted specifically for YOU!
Private party facilities
The Morris Restaurant has a one-of-a-kind venue space that you will not find anywhere else in the city! Our courtyard space is shared with our neighbors, Morris House Hotel, and is perfect for weddings, bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, work events & more! Email klara@themorrisphilly.com to start planning your special day!

Location
225 S 8th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Neighbourhood
Center City
Cross Street
Corner of 8th St. and St. James St. off of Washington Square Park.
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wine

What 378 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Morris offers a delightful dining experience in a charming setting with "incredible service" and "delicious food." Highlights include a picturesque garden patio and a creative menu featuring unique dishes like the "fabulous mushroom pot pie." With a warm, welcoming atmosphere and attentive staff, it's a "hidden gem" in Philadelphia.

378 Reviews

K
Kyle VIP
West Palm Beach4 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Morris is a comfortable, homespun, Pilgrim style bare wood floors and simple Quaker chairs type of place that reminds me of old Philly. (Have not seen the inside of the charming looking Morris Inn that owns the place ) Simple, yes. Brightly lit, yes. Romantic, no. However, the fresh take on American classics is a welcome blast of sophisticated comfort food that we really enjoyed. Sampled grilled fish, mushroom pot pie with super light crust for vegetarians, duck with a rich white bean stew, brussel sprouts with cranberries and bacon, and a delicious currant pudding for dessert. Nice wine list, friendly staff. Indoor seating plus a heated back tent that was comfortable in a 40 degree night. Seemed like a neighborhood favorite but we heard it was closing. What a shamento.lose such a winner.
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gregory VIP
Philadelphia91 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was very good. Service is very good. It’s a shame. The place is closing tomorrow. Hopefully another restaurant will come in because it’s proximity to the Walnut St theater is excellent.
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Susan VIP
Philadelphia131 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A most wonderful meal. I will not report any detail since Sunday night is their closing night. I am so sad. I love this place. Everything was top-notch. Every time. Best wishes to all the staff. Even though they only had one more shift, they were giving their all.
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Tracey
Philadelphia4 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was a fabulous pre-theatre meal. Too bad it’s closing next weekend!
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC8 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My group always loves The Morris before a matinee at Walnut Street Theatre! So sad to hear the restaurant is closing. Not sure why
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Jared VIP
Philadelphia2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing restaurant with the best staff ever. It’s a shame the owners suck and are closing it because they weren’t prepared to pay the best in class staff a living wage.
The MorrisResponded on March 3, 2025
thanks for that... round of drinks on me when you come in sat/sun sincerely, the owner that hopes not to suck as much in the future
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Suzanne
New Orleans6 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience and wonderful staff and service. Thank you!
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Marie VIP
New York City72 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had an wonderful meal. The hostess and our waiter were both exceptional. Great atmosphere. We are so sorry to hear that The Morris is closing!
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DD
New York City1 review
4.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Been to The Morris a few times now and the steak and eggs with potatoes is a must try. Servers are great and helpful. Food takes a little long to prepare compared to some other restaurants but definitely one of my favorites in center city.
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solomon
Pittsburgh11 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Sad to hear The Morris will be closing. First and last time, since they are closing in a few days and I’m not from Philly. Clarence is one of the best waiters I’ve ever had and made the experience that much better. Would highly recommend going before they close their doors.
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225 S 8th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Corner of 8th St. and St. James St. off of Washington Square Park.
Neighbourhood
Center City
Hours of Operation
Fri 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Comfort Food, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Grant Lloyd
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wine

Website
http://themorrisphilly.com/
Phone number
(215) 238-2160
Catering
We offer a variety of dining styles for our events. Casual cocktail style, buffet style or family style! We have a number of flexible beverage package options in order to accommodate your booze desires! <br /><br />P.S., if you need a signature cocktail for your event, look no further. Let us create a unique cocktail crafted specifically for YOU!
Private party facilities
The Morris Restaurant has a one-of-a-kind venue space that you will not find anywhere else in the city! Our courtyard space is shared with our neighbors, Morris House Hotel, and is perfect for weddings, bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, work events & more! Email klara@themorrisphilly.com to start planning your special day!

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