Restaurants nearby Rodin museum

[barcelona]

Is there anything interesting close by Rodin museum? Nothing fancy or particular, just good food

thanks much.

Edited May 27, 2006 by barcelona (log)

[KatieLoeb]

Is there anything interesting close by Rodin museum? Nothing fancy or particular, just good food 

thanks much.

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London Grill and Rembrandt's are both not too far away. Illuminare supposedly has very good pizza, but I haven't had the pleasure.

[rlibkind]

What Katie said, and here are some more:

Rose Tatoo, 19th & Callowhill. The desserts are superior.

Jack's Firehhouse. Fairmount just east of 22nd. People either love it or hate it. I love it. For lunch, go for the burger or pulled pork. Open air seating opposite the Eastern State Penitentiary historic site (worth a visit).

London is at Fairmount and 23d, Rembrandt's just one block north of there. Both offer al fresco dining. London is an all-around great neighborhood restaurant, in fact, the best in the neighborhood. (I live three blocks away from this corner). Rembrandts has excellent bar menu, as well as well-above average pizza.

Bishop's Collar, 24th & Fairmount. Also al fresco. Lively bar, tasty food.

Illuminare on Fairmount between 23rd and 24th. Food is pretty good, as are the pizzas. Service can be a tad amateurish, but the setting and, in good weather, the patio present the most attractive dining spot in the neighborhood. (Frank Lloyd Wright-ish interior.)

There's also a Greek restaurant, Zorba's Taverna, but it's only open for dinner (lunch is only Friday and Saturday, iirc). Standard fare, but well done, by and large.

Figs (BYO), 25th & Meredith (a block or two north of Fairmount). Haven't been there in a while, but most diners remain quite satisfied.

Brigid's, 24th & Meredith. Haven't been there in a bit.

Mugshots, Fairmount & 21st. Coffeehouse with light sandwich menu.

These are all about a five-to-eight blocks north of the Rodin Museum. There are closer coffee shop restaurants, but none worth recommending.

Now, if you want fancy, there's always the Four Season's hotel. But there are also snack bars/cafeterias at the Franklin Institute and Academy of Natural Sciences. All three located at Logan Circle, just two blocks down the Parkway from the Rodin Museum.

When you're at the Rodin Museum (one of my fav spaces in the neighborhood), try to find the one non-Rodin sculpture in the building. Hint: Blubber.

[philadining]

I've been to Brigid's pretty recently, and it's still a favorite of mine. It has an awe-inspiring beer list, quite extensive in bottled Belgians especially, and always a few good local microbrews on tap (including one gravity tap.) And the food, while not spectacular, is almost always very good in a non-fussy way, and an excellent value. I especially like their Duck Chambord.

I like Rembrandt's too.

And the closest restaurant might be Goji, at 20th and Hamilton. Thread here.

[mrbigjas]

Is there anything interesting close by Rodin museum? Nothing fancy or particular, just good food 

thanks much.

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London Grill and Rembrandt's are both not too far away. Illuminare supposedly has very good pizza, but I haven't had the pleasure.

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rembrandt's pizza is better.

[Bobby 2 Shakes]

I've been to Brigid's pretty recently, and it's still a favorite of mine.  It has an awe-inspiring beer list, quite extensive in bottled Belgians especially, and always a few good local microbrews on tap (including one gravity tap.)

Hear! Hear! In a pinch, Kelliann's at 16th & Spring Garden or Westy's at 15th & Callowhill (infamous wings) will do, too. Pool tables at Westy's.