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Laurel Restaurant in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is a modern French-American restaurant that blends French cuisine with classic American dishes. With a distinct character and style, this restaurant offers a unique dining experience that combines the best flavors of both French and American cooking. Guests can enjoy an array of classic dishes such as steak frites, lobster bisque and braised beef ragout, as well as inventive takes on classic American dishes like macaroni and cheese. With its selection of handcrafted dishes, composed of locally sourced ingredients, Laurel Restaurant serves up a deliciously modern fusion cuisine.
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It has been many years since we visited Laurel Restaurant. I remember following chef Nicholas Elmi on Top Chef and rooting for him to win (he did!). Laurel was always difficult to get a reservation for, so I was not optimistic I would be able to get one for this past Saturday. Shockingly it was very easy to get a reservation. It seems like they only do a tasting menu and I love those. It did not disappoint!! Everything looked phenomenal and tasted out of this world. I particularly loved the custard with peas, the oysters with cantaloupe, the hiromasa with strawberry and almond, the wagyu, and the black forest chocolate pudding. Service was fantastic!! Never had been in the bar area (shows how long it has been since the bar opened in 2016).
My husband and I went to Laurel this past Saturday for a birthday celebration. We were not sure what to expect as this is not our usual type of outing. We ended up having 9 courses and most of them were interesting and good but not the best things we have ever eaten. I was most excited for the duck course but the texture was difficult to eat. For spending over $500 I was disappointed but maybe we just didn't get it.
Food: 3, Service: 3, Decor: 4, TLDR: "Left me wanting something they didn't offer". Can't recommend and won't be back. Went for dinner on a Friday night for my wife's birthday. We were able to get reservations at 5:45 the day before and there were empty tables at our seating. Outdoor dining was available at 7:30 on the Friday as well, so it's not a sold out place, much less "reserve two months in advance" sort of thing. To preface this review...we paid $550 for two people. If you are going to command a premium, you need to deliver comparable food to others in the same price range - Daniel, Le Bernardin, Jean Georges, etc. I've been to those restaurants many times and have dined all over the world, so I am pretty familiar with what a $550 dinner should be. This wasn't it. I wished it was. After moving to Delaware last year we have been looking for a great fine dining experience and we had really hoped this would be the go to place. The decor is simple and rustic. It's a small i
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Business Hours
| Sunday: | Closed |
| Monday: | Closed |
| Tuesday: | Closed |
| Wednesday: | 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM |
| Thursday: | 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM |
| Friday: | 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM |
| Saturday: | 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM |