The Dandelion

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   Kim

   Jacksonville

   3 reviews

   3.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 1 day 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 1 day 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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   Brigid

   Philadelphia

   2 reviews

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   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 2 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 2 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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   Jennifer

   New York City

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 23, 2024

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

   I wish I could give more stars for service than 5! Everyone was super professional, friendly, and the food was top notch. Wish we could go back today!
   

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   Sarah

   Philadelphia

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 23, 2024

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

   Caesar salad and ricotta toast was phenomenal, one of the best dirty martinis I’ve ever had! our server Katie was very attentive
   

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   Heather

   Philadelphia

   44 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   44 reviews

   Dined on November 23, 2024

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

   It was our first dinner there. I loved the Soup! The bangers and mash were not as we’ve had them in the UK, but they were tasty. Sausage was a bit coarse.No Colman’s mustard! My daughter loved the trout; my grandson didn’t love his burger and fries. Everyone loved the Eton Mess!
   

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   Tim

   Cincinnati

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on November 21, 2024

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

   Charming re-creation of an English Pub. English Pub food has gotten much better than it once was, and The Dandelion's food was excellent. From the Dandelion salad to the Root vegetable soup to the Rabbit Pie, all excellent. Our server (I regret I've forgotten her name) was perfect - friendly, efficient, professional. Only negative (for us) was the noise level - we ate upstairs during the lunch rush, and it was busy and noisy with energetic conversations with several tables of 6 or so surrounding us, which of course has pros and cons. But still highly recommended. We did not inquire if a quieter table was available - I think it may have been.
   

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   Jean

   Philadelphia

   22 reviews

   4.0

   22 reviews

   Dined on November 20, 2024

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

   We love The Dandelion! It's a little noisy, but we were sitting in the pub area.
   

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    Lev

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 20, 2024

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

    Wonderful service and tasty food, a little noisy during peak lunch hours but it adds to the cozy atmosphere! I appreciated the variety of gluten free options and care towards allergies
    

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