Red Owl Tavern

4.5

1479 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for brunch
Neighborhood gem
Lively

Neighborly meets sophisticated at Red Owl, a modern tavern in the heart of Old City, just across from the Liberty Bell. Among soaring windows and cozy tables, the kitchen serves up smart, stylish takes on American staples (a cheesesteak never tasted as good as ours, made with premium shaved rib-eye). When paired with craft beers and classic cocktails, it’s a clever balance of fancy and familiar, with a dash of Philly flair.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Gastro Pub, Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:30 am–11:00 am Sat, Sun 8:00 am–10:00 am Brunch Sat 10:00 am–4:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:30 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(215) 923-2267
Website
http://www.redowltavern.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Catering
Red Owl Tavern literally corners the cradle of liberty. Uniquely situated across from Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell, this American eatery features soaring windows that bring Philadelphia's energy inside. From our uniqure Shanghai Boardroom, intimate Chef's Table, and social atmosphere of the Mezzanine Level, it's hard not to find the perfect spot for your private event! Red Owl has the roots of a true tavern - so ideas can be exchanged over a great meal and a cold drink. It manages to be old, new and free-thinking. Just like Philly.
Private party facilities
Red Owl has the roots of a true tavern. It manages to be old, new & free-thinking all at once. Whether you're a group of 10 or of 300, we will tailor a setting that feels just right for you!

Location
433 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Neighborhood
Old City
Cross street
Corner of 5th & Chestnut
Parking details
Selfpark at Autopark at Independence Mallhttp://philapark.org/garages/Independence-mall/41 North 6th StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19106•Evening – Enter after 5:00 PM – $9.50 – (Sunday through Thursday)•Enter after 5PM, exit before 3 AM – $5.00 (Friday & Saturday)
Public transit
Market East Station - When exiting the station walk East on Market Street until you reach 5th street. Make a right onto Chestnut St. For additional directions please see http://www.monaco-philadelphia.com/map/index.html
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Dinner & Show (Murder Mystery) Cheers to Murder
$82.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Join us in Red Owl Tavern before or after your show. Enjoy our delectable three course meal, then head over to our partner Red Rum Theatre where you can experience a one-of-a-kind murder mystery show. Dinner reservations are booked for after the 5PM show or prior to the 8PM show. Select one appetizer, one entrée, and one dessert: Appetizers: Caesar Salad, Potato Pierogi, Fried Meatballs, Spicy Charred Broccoli Entrées: Chicken Milanese, Bolognese, Shabazi Grilled Eggplant, Mushroom & Leek Lasagna, Steelhead Trout Dessert: Classic Chocolate Cake, Earl Grey Panna Cotta **Reservations Required

Offers

1/2 off Wine Mondays
Multiple dates available
Mon - 12:00 PM - 3:30 PM, 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
WINE A BIT Mondays 12PM - 7PM Join us every Monday for 50% off wines by the bottle. Wine by the Bottle List only, Wines by the glass bottles are not part of the 50% off special.
Mimosa Brunch
Multiple dates available
Sun - 10:00 AM - 1:45 PM,Sat - 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Join us for brunch and enjoy $22 bottles of Sparkling Wine* paired with a selection of fresh juices. Saturday and Sunday's! *with the purchase of an entree

Popular dishes

Ring The Bell$17.00
Ilegal, Ancho Reyes Verde, Aperol, Bell Pepper, Agave, Lime
Campfire Old Fashioned$17.00
Browned Butter & Bacon Fat Uncle Nearest, Montenegro, Demerara, Cacao Bitters
Dia De Muertos$17.00
Pink Peppercorn Codigo, Blood Orange, Persimmon, Lime
The Doctor's Order$17.00
Golden Tumeric Glenfiddich, Domaine De Canton, Ginger, Honey, Lemon, Peated Scotch Float
Corpse's Bride$17.00
Ford's, Chartreuse, Cointreau, Rosemary, Pomegranate, Lemon, Absinthe Rinse
Zombie Luau*$17.00
Bacardi Ocho, Banana, Falernum, Cinnamon Toasted Almond Orgeat, Lime
Not Your Grannysmith Apple$17.00
Grannysmith Apple Laird's Bonded, Calvados Caramel, Lemon, Eggwhite, Black Walnut Bitters
I'm Your Huckleberry*$17.00
Ketel One, Huckleberry, Lillet Rouge, Prosecco, Lime
Orange & Black$17.00
Elijah Craig, Mr Black, Gonzalez Byass Sherry, Espresso, Pumpkin Spice

Beer

Draft

Ask your sever or bartender about our rotating seasonal draft selection. BFD - Our BFD (Burger Fries, Draft) is as BFD. Big F***in' Deal. Burger Fries, Draft for $22 - Monday-Friday, 11:30am-3pm

Miller Lite | Light Lager | 4.2% | Milwaukee, WI$7.00
These drafts are included in the BFD
Yuengling Lager | Amber Lager | 4.5% | Pottsville, PA$7.00
These drafts are included in the BFD
Yards Pale Ale | APA | 4.6% | Philadelphia, PA$8.00
These drafts are included in the BFD
Trӧegs Dream Weaver | Hefeweizen | 4.8% | Hershey, PA$8.00
These drafts are included in the BFD
Love City Deep Cut | Pilsner | 5% | Philadelphia$9.00
Guinness | Nitro Dry Stout | 5.5% | Dublin, IRE$8.00
These drafts are included in the BFD
Dock Street Golden | Golden IPA | 6.0% | Philadelphia$9.00
Evil Genius #Adulting | Guava IPA | 6.8% | Philadelphia$9.00
Le Vante Cumbersome | Hazy IPA | 5.9% | West Chester, PA$9.00
Seasonal Cider | Seasonal Cider | Various$9.00

Bottle

Amstel Light | Light Lager | 3.5% | Zoeterwoude, NLD$7.00
Bud Light | Light Lager | 4.2% | St Louis, MO$6.00
Modelo | Pale Lager | 4.4% | Mexico$7.00
Miller High Life | Pale Lager | 4.6% | Milwaukee, WI$6.00
Budweiser | Pale Lager | 5% | St Louis, MO$6.00
Allagash White | Wheat | 5.1% | Portland, ME$9.00
Stella Artois | Pale Lager | 5.2% | Leuven, BEL$7.00
Victory Hop Devil | IPA | 6.7% | Downingtown, PA$7.00
Sierra Nevada Torpedo Extra IPA | IPA | 7.2% | Chico, CA$8.00
St Pauli Girl Non Alcoholic | N/A Beer | 0.5% | Bremen, DEU$5.00

Can

Lagunitas Daytime IPA | IPA | 4% | Petaluma, CA$7.00
Ballast Point Sculpin | IPA | 7% | San Diego, CA$9.00
Dogfish Head Seaquench | Gose | 4.9% | Milton, DE$7.00
Neshaminy Creek J.A.W.N. | APA | 5.2% | Croydon, PA$6.00
Wyndridge Crafty Cider | Cider | 5.5% | Dallastown, PA$8.00
2SP Up & Out | Hazy IPA | 6% | Aston, PA$7.00
Wicked Weed Pernicious | IPA | 7.3% | North Carolina$9.00
Cape May Coastal Evacuation | DIPA | 8.3% | Cape May, NJ$8.00
Voodoo Ranger Juicy Hazy | IPA | 7.5% | Asheville, NC$9.00
Truly | Hard Seltzer | 5% | Boston, MA$9.00
Athletic Brewing Co | N/A Hazy IPA | 0.5% | Stratford, CT$8.00

Wines by the Glass

Sparkling

Benvolio | Prosecco | Friuli, ITA$13.00
Chandon | Sparkling Rosé | California, USA$18.00

White

Eleventh Floor | Chardonnay | Helena, CA$12.00
Kali Hart | Chardonnay | Santa Lucia, CA$16.00
Borghi | Pinot Grigio | Friuli-Venezia Giulia, ITA$13.00
Marques de Irun | Verdejo | Rueda, ESP$12.00
Giesen | Sauvignon Blanc | Marlborough, NZL$14.00
Thomas Schmitt | Riesling | Mosel, DE$14.00

Rosé

Pink Flamingo | Rosé | Méditerranée, FRA$15.00

Red

Red Owl Tavern | Cabernet Sauvignon | Helena, CA$12.00
Daou Pessimest | Red Blend | Paso Robles, CA$15.00
J. Lohr | Pinot Noir | Monterey County, CA$15.00
Al Verdi | Sangiovese | ITA$13.00
Monteabellon | Tempranillo | Ribera Del Duero, ESP$13.00
Famille Perrin | Côtes du Rhône | FRA$16.00

Fortified

Royal Tokaj | Sweet White Wine | Hungary$20.00
Sandeman Tawny | Port | Portugual$10.00
Six Grapes | Port | Portugual$11.00

Wine by the Bottle

White

The Prisoner 'The Snitch' | Chardonnay | Napa Valley, CA$85.00
Meurgey-Croses Saint-Veran | Chardonnay | Burgundy, FRA$80.00
Caposaldo | Pinot Grigio | Venezie, ITA$64.00
Grand Prebois | Rosé | Rhône Valley, FRA$60.00
Saget La Petite Perriere | Sauvignon Blanc | Sancerre, FRA$55.00
Jlohr Flume Crossing | Sauvignon Blanc | Greenfield, CA$50.00
La Fète | Rosé | Côtes de Provence, FRA$80.00
Kim Crawford | Sauvignon Blanc | Marlborough, NZL$75.00

Sparkling

Moet & Chandon | Brut | Champagne, FRA$150.00
Veuve Clicquot | Brut | Reims, Champagne, FRA$175.00
Marques de Caceres | Cava | Rueda, ESP$50.00
Perrier-Jouët | Belle Epoque Brut|Epernay, Champagne, FRA|$325.00
Nicholas Feuillatte | Brut Reserve | Champagne, FRA$110.00
Dom Pérignon | Brut Reserve | Hautvillers, Champagne, FRA$450.00

Red

Crous L' Atelier | Malbec | Cahors, FRA$70.00
Aruma | Malbec | Mendoza, ESP$60.00
Bouchard Aine | Pinot Noir | Burgundy, FRA$70.00
Bonanza-Caymus | Cabernet | Napa, CA$60.00
Juggernaut | Cabernet | Hillside, CA$68.00
Tormaresca | Cabernet | Puglia, ITA$60.00
Daou Special Select | Cabernet | Napa Valley, CA$65.00
Duck Horn | Merlot | Napa Valley, CA$90.00
Rodney Strong | Cabernet | Sonoma County, CA$75.00
Robert Hall | Cabernet | Paso Robles, CA$65.00
Fontanafredda Barbera Briccotondo | Barbera | Piedmont, ITA$60.00
Roccadi Frassinello Poggio | Super Tuscan | Tuscany, ITA$75.00
Sea Sun | Pinot Noir | Sonoma County, CA$55.00
Elouan | Pinot Noir | Oregon, CA$60.00
Trouble Maker | Red Blend | Paso Robles, San Luis Obispo, CA$70.00
Spellbound | Merlot | CA$64.00

Spirits

Whisk(e)y

Ask us about our Whiskey Flights!

Whiskey Flight Tasting Cheat Sheet

Bourbon
Type of American Whiskey aged at least two years. Made primarily with corn and a 51% ratio to other grains. Birth Place: Kentucky. Flavors: Vanilla, Caramel, Honey, Butterscotch Tobacco Leaf, Nutmeg, Cinnamon, Black Pepper. Classic Cocktail: Old Fashioned
Whiskey Rye
Aged at least two years, made with at least 51% rye grain mash. Birth Place: Production began in Alleghany County, PA, in 1808. Flavors: Black Pepper, Rye Bread, Clove, Cinnamon, Anise. Classic Cocktail: Manhattan
World Whiskey
Rotating Whiskey from around the world, ask server for details. Examples include Japanese, Irish, Canadian
Scotch
Malt or grain whiskey made in Scotland. Specific law abided process, aged a minimum of three years. Unlike bourbon, no oak barrel requirements
Blended Scotch
Blend of single-malt scotches from two or more distilleries. Masterfully blended to make a more affordable yet crafted spirit
Specialty Cask
Rotating cask finish scotch. Examples include La Santa or Balvenie Carribean Cask
Single Malt
Scotch Whiskey produced by a single distillery. Can contain whiskeys from multiple casks, but must be from one distillery

Bourbon

1792 | Bardstown, KY | 47%$17.00
Angel's Envy | Louisville, KY | 43.3%$18.00
Basil Hayden's | Clermont, KY | 40%$15.00
Bookers Bardstown Batch | Bardstown, KY | 62.75%$35.00
Blade & Bow | Louisville, KY | 45.5%$24.00
Blantons from The Barrel | Louisville, KY | 62.4%$70.00
Buffalo Trace | Frankfort, KY | 45%$11.00
Bulleit | Lawrenceburg, KY | 45%$11.00
Eagle Rare 10 Year | Frankfort, KY | 45%$15.00
Elijah Craig Small Batch | Louisville, KY | 47%$11.00
Elijah Craig Barrel Proof | Louisville, KY | 62.1%$30.00
Evan William's | Louisville, KY | 43%$12.00
Four Roses | Lawrenceburg, KY | 40%$10.00
Four Roses Small Batch | Lawrenceburg, KY | 45%$12.00
Four Roses Single Barrel | Lawrenceburg, KY | 50%$17.00
Horse Soldier Straight | Lawrenceburg, KY | 43.5%$16.00
Horse Soldier Reserve | Lawrenceburg, KY | 56.5%$35.00
Jefferson's Reserve | Crestwood, KY | 45.1%$27.00
Jefferson's Ocean | Crestwood, KY | 45%$37.00
Jim Beam | Clermont, KY | 40%$10.00
Kentucky Owl | Bardstown, KY | 48.2%$40.00
Kinsey 4 Year | Philadelphia, PA | 47.5%$15.00
Knob Creek | Clermont, KY | 50%$14.00
Maker's Mark | Loretto, KY | 45%$13.00
High West American Prairie | Park City, UT | 49%$18.00
Old Grand Dad | Clermont, KY | 50%$13.00
Old Forester | Shively, KY | 43%$12.00
Weller Special Reserve | Frankfort, KY | 45%$15.00
Wild Turkey 101 | Lawrenceburg, KY | 50.5%$11.00
Woodford Reserve | Versailles, KY | 45.2%$14.00

America

Jack Daniel's | Lynchburg, TN | 40%$10.00
Koval Four Grain Single Barrel | Chicago, IL | 47%$17.00
Michter's Small Batch Unblended | Shively, KY | 41.7%$18.00
Stranahan's | Denver, CO | 47%$28.00
Neslon Brother's Classic | Nashville, TN | 46.6%$14.00
Neslon Brother's Reserve | Nashville, TN | 53.9%$28.00
Uncle Nearest 1884 | Shelbyville, TN | 46.5%$13.00
Uncle Nearest 1856 | Shelbyville, TN | 50%$18.00

Rye

Amador Port Finished Rye | Bardstown KY | 46%$20.00
Angel's Envy | Louisville, KY | 50%$35.00
Bluebird | Phoenixville, PA | 46%$14.00
Bulleit | Lawrenceburg, KY | 45%$11.00
George Dickel | Cascade Hollow, TN | 45%$10.00
High West Double Rye | Park City, UT | 46%$16.00
High West Rendezvous | Park City, UT | 46%$23.00
Jack Daniel's Single Barrel | Lynchburg, TN | 47%$18.00
Jack Daniel's Rye | Lynchburg, TN | 45%$20.00
Jim Beam | Clermont, KY | 40%$10.00
Knob Creek | Clermont, KY | 50%$14.00
Few | Evanson, IL | 46.5%$15.00
Old Overholt | Clermont, KY | 40%$12.00
Rittenhouse Bottled-In-Bond | Louisville, KY | 50%$12.00
Sagamore | Baltimore, MD | 41.5%$16.00
Sagamore Special Cask | Baltimore, MD | 50.5%$21.00
Sazerac | Frankfort, KY | 45%$13.00
Templeton 4 Year | Lawrenceburg, IN | 40%$15.00
Thomas H Handy | Frankfort, KY | 65.5%$125.00
Wild Turkey 101 | Lawrenceburg, KY | 50.5%$11.00
Woodford Reserve | Versailles, KY | 45.2%$14.00
Very Olde St. Nick Harvest | Bardstown, KY | 58%$80.00

Canada

Crown Royal | Gimli | 40%$11.00
Crown Royal Reserve | Gimli | 40%$15.00
Masterson's 10 Year | Calgary | 45%$22.00
Whistlepig 10 Year | Alberta | 50%$24.00

Japan

Hakushu 12 Year | Hokuto | 43%$65.00
Nikka Coffey Grain | Yoichi | 45%$28.00
Nikka Pure Malt | Yoichi | 43%$22.00
Toki | Kyoto | 43%$16.00

Blended

Big Peat | Islay | 54%$18.00
Chivas Regal 12 Year | Keith, Sco | 40%$13.00
Chivas Regal 18 Year | Keith, Sco | 40%$15.00
Dewar's White Label | Aberfeldy, SCO | 40%$11.00
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year | Aberlour, SCO | 40%$12.00
Johnnie Walker Blue Label | Aberlour, SCO | 40%$70.00
Monkey Shoulder | Dufftown, SCO | 43%$12.00

Scotland

Single Malt

Aberlour A'Bunadh Batch | Speyside | 59.9%$25.00
Ardbeg 10 Year | Islay | 46%$16.00
Auchentoshen Triple Wood | Lowland | 43%$20.00
The Balvenie 12 Year Doublewood | Speyside | 43%$15.00
The Balvenie 14 Year Caribbean Cask | Speyside | 43%$28.00
The Balvenie 21 Year Portwood | Speyside | 43%$100.00
Bowmore 12 Year | Islay | 40%$17.00
Bruichladdich Islay Barley 2009 Unpeated | Islay | 50%$21.00
Bruichladdich Port Charlotte Peated | Islay | 50%$25.00
Cragganmore 12 Year | Speyside | 40%$21.00
Craigellachie 13 Year | Speyside | 46%$17.00
Dalmore 12 Year | Highland | 40%$20.00
Dalmore 18 Year | Highland | 41.%$48.00
Glen Grant 18 Year | Speyside | 43%$45.00
Glenfiddich 12 Year | Speyside | 40%$17.00
Glenfiddich 14 Year | Speyside | 43%$20.00
Glenfiddich 15 Year | Speyside | 43%$21.00
Glenlivet 12 Year | Speyside | 40%$16.00
Glenlivet 18 Year | Speyside | 43.%$54.00
Glenmorangie Lasanta | Highland | 46%$20.00
Glenmorangie 18 Year | Highland | 43%$40.00
Glenmorangie Signet | Highland | 46%$65.00
Highland Park Magnus | Orkney Islands | 40%$15.00
Highland Park 12 Year | Orkney Islands | 43%$20.00
Highland Park 30 Year | Orkney Islands | 45.7%$250.00
Lagavulin 16 Year | Islay | 43%$38.00
Laphroaig 10 Year | Islay | 43%$15.00
The Macallan 12 Year | Speyside | 43%$20.00
The Macallan 18 Year | Speyside | 43%$90.00
The Macallan 25 Year | Speyside | 43%$300.00
Oban 14 Year | Highland | 43%$26.00
Springbank 10 Year | Campbeltown | 46%$22.00
Talisker 10 Year | Isle of Skye | 45.8%$22.00

Ireland

Green Spot | Cork, IRL | 40%$15.00
Jameson | Cork, IRL | 40%$10.00
Jameson Stout Edition | Cork, IRL | 40%$15.00
Red Breast 12 Year | Cork, IRL | 40%$28.00
Red Breast 15 Year | Cork, IRL | 40%$35.00
Teeling Small Batch | Dublin, IRL | 46%$14.00
Tullamore D.E.W. | Offaly, IRL | 40%$10.00
Writer's Tears | Royal Oak, IRL | 40%$18.00

Agave

Tequila

Casa Noble Reposado | Jalisco | 40%$15.00
Casamigos Blanco | Jalisco | 40%$18.00
Casamigos Reposado | Jalisco | 40%$20.00
Cincoro Blanco | Jalisco | 40%$30.00
Cincoro Anejo | Jalisco | 40%$35.00
Corralejo Blanco | Guanajuato | 40%$14.00
Corralejo Reposado | Guanajuato | 40%$14.00
Don Julio Blanco | Jalisco | 40%$18.00
Don Julio Reposado | Jalisco | 40%$21.00
Don Julio Anejo | Jalisco | 40%$24.00
Don Julio 1942 | Jalisco | 40%$45.00
El Jimador Blanco | Jalisco | 40%$10.00
El Tesoro | Jalisco | 40%$32.00
Espolòn Blanco | Jalisco | 40%$14.00
Herradura Blanco | Jalisco | 40%$14.00
Patròn Silver | Jalisco | 40%$18.00
Tequila Ocho | Jalisco | 40%$22.00

Mezcal

Banhez | Oaxaca | 42%$10.00
Del Maguey Vida | Oaxaca | 42%$15.00
Del Maguey Tobala | Oaxaca | 46%$24.00
Fosforo Tobala | Oaxaca | 45%$35.00
Fosforo Tobala Penca | Oaxaca | 43%$50.00
Ilegal | Oaxaca | 40%$15.00
Montelobos Joven | Oaxaca | 43.2%$20.00
Vicio | Oaxaca | 48%$18.00

Rum

Cruzan$10.00
Appleton Estate Reserve$11.00
Bacardi Superior$11.00
Caña Brava$10.00
Clemente$13.00
Gosling's Black Seal$10.00
Mount Gay$12.00
Plantation 5 Year$14.00
Plantation 3 Star$12.00
Sailor Jerry Spiced$10.00
Ron Zacapa Solera$16.00
Smith & Cross$12.00
Zaya$12.00

Sugar Cane

Leblon Cachaça$12.00

Gin

Aviation | American Dry | 42%$13.00
Barr Hill 'Tom Cat' | Old Tom | 43%$17.00
Beefeater | London Dry | 47%$10.00
Bluecoat | American Dry | 47%$11.00
Bluecoat Barrel Finished | American Dry | 47%$12.00
Bluebird Honeycomb | American Dry | 45%$13.00
Bombay Sapphire | London Dry | 40%$10.00
The Botanist | Islay Dry | 46%$15.00
Ford's | London Dry | 45%$11.00
Hayman's Royal Dock | Navy Strength | 57%$11.00
Hendrick's | International | 44%$12.00
Monkey 47 | Germany | 47%$24.00
No. 3 | London Dry | 46%$12.00
Oxley | London Dry | 47%$22.00
Plymouth | Plymouth | 41.2%$11.00
Plymouth Sloe Gin | Sloe Gin | 26%$10.00
Roku | International | 43%$12.00
Tanqueray | London Dry | 47.3%$11.00

Vodka

Absolut | Wheat | 40%$10.00
Belvedere | Rye | 40%$12.00
Chopin | Potato | 40%$12.00
Grey Goose | Wheat | 40%$12.00
Haku | Rice | 40%$11.00
Hangar One | Wheat | 40%$11.00
Hanson Meyer Lemon | Grape | 40%$13.00
Ketel One | Wheat | 40%$11.00
Stolichnaya | Rye | 40%$11.00
Smirnoff | Corn | 40%$10.00
Stateside 'Urbancraft' | Corn | 40%$12.00
Tito's | Corn | 40%$11.00
Wheatly | Wheat | 41%$12.00

Fruit

Boulard VSOP | Calvados | 40%$14.00
Boulard X.O | Calvados | 40%$28.00
Copper & Kings | American Brandy | 45%$13.00
Courvoisier VSOP | Cognac | 40%$14.00
Hennessy Privilege VSOP | Cognac | 40%$20.00
Hennessy VS | Cognac | 40%$14.00
La Caravedo | Pisco | 40%$14.00
Larressingle VSOP | Armagnac | 40%$20.00
Le Reviseur VSOP | Cognac | 40%$65.00
Martell Cordon Bleu | Cognac | 40%$42.00
Pierre Ferrand 1840 | Cognac | 45%$16.00
Remy Martin VSOP | Cognac | 40%$14.00
Singani 63 | Bolivia | 40%$11.00

Liquors

Amaro

Averna$11.00
Braulio$11.00
Cynar$9.00
Drambuie$12.00
Fernet Branca$10.00
Meletti$9.00
Montenegro$12.00
Nardini$13.00
Nonino$17.00
Strega$13.00

Anise

Molinari Sambuca$9.00
Pernod$11.00
Ricard Pastis$10.00
Vieux Carre Absinthe$21.00

Flavored

Aperol$10.00
Bailey's$10.00
Benedictine$12.00
Campari$11.00
Chartreuse (Green)$20.00
Chartreuse (Yellow)$20.00
Cointreau$12.00
Disaronno$10.00
Damiana$14.00

Liquors

Frangelico$10.00
Grand Marnier$12.00
Kahlua$10.00
Lillet Blanc$10.00
Luxardo Maraschino$10.00
Pimm's No. 1$10.00
St. Germain$12.00

Non-Alcoholic

Vitality & Wellness Shots$8.00
Cold Pressed Juices$12.00
Aqua Panna$7.00
San Pellegrino$7.00
La Colombe Drip Coffee$5.00
La Colombe Cold Brew$7.00
La Colombe Espresso$5.00
La Colombe Cappuccino or Latte$6.00
Chai Tea Latte$7.00
Orange or Grapefruit$5.00
Sprite, Coke, Diet Coke, Ginger Ale$5.00
Fever Tree Tonic / Soda$7.00
Unsweetened Iced Tea$5.00

In Pursuit of Tea

Organic Breakfast
Black
Organic Earl Grey
Black
Marrakesh Mint
Green
Organic Green Dragon
Green
Chamomile
Herbal
Organic African Nectar
Herbal Rooibos

What 1,479 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

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Review summary

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Red Owl Tavern offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent service," "delicious food," and a "great location" near Independence Hall. The diverse menu includes standout dishes like the Chicken Milanese Hoagie and brunch favorites. Patrons praise the "friendly staff" and "inviting atmosphere," perfect for gatherings or a cozy meal.

1,479 Reviews

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Caroline
Philadelphia
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service, great food and atmosphere. Our server was super attentive and kind. We had a nut allergy in the group and he had been made aware through our reservation and double checked that items on the menu were safe. It was a wonderful surprise that the chocolate cake was safe - the frosting was delicious. We’ll definitely be back. Easy parking nearby in the lot on fourth st.
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PatJ
Baltimore
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
I’ve never given a negative restaurant review before but here we go. Our party of six was in town to watch my son compete in the Philly Marathon. We came to the restaurant the night before the race so we could celebrate together and get our runner a good dinner before the race. We were seated upstairs and it was a terrible experience. We arrived at 6:30, with a reservation and were seated promptly. Once seated the manager came by and gave a water. The waitress came by about 10 minutes later to take our order - so far so good. Then, we waited an hour to get our meal. When the food came my son’s meal was missing. We were able to flag down the manager who apologized, asked what the missing meal was, and promised to get it as soon as possible. By this time my son was getting anxious to get back to his room to start his pre-race preparations. About 5 minutes later the missing meal was delivered, having been found sitting in the kitchen somewhere, not a fresh meal. It was lukewarm. My son was forced to shovel it in so he could get back to his room. On top of the poor service, the food was all mediocre at best, cold and soggy from sitting before delivery. It was dark at our table (so dark we needed our phone lights to see the menus) and it was extremely noisy. Overall the experience was unpleasant and we will never return to this restaurant even though it was conveniently located at our hotel.
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Steve
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food and staff. I had the half chicken and I've never had a better classic chicken dish then this. It was complimented perfectly with the rice and spice.
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Mary
New York City
34 reviews
4.0
34 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This is a terrific casual tavern right in the middle of many historical attractions. The service was absolutely fabulous, so very friendly! The food was delicious, very creative and very flavorful. We went for dinner as a couple after a day of sightseeing and it was very welcoming. Highly recommended!
Red Owl TavernResponded on November 12, 2024
Thanks for the great review, Mary!
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Lawrence
Greensboro
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were looking for a great tavern experience in Philadelphia. The food, service and ambiance of the Red Owl delivered.
Red Owl TavernResponded on November 12, 2024
Thanks for the great review, Lawrence!
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Chris
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great service and nice atmosphere. Food was terrific!
Red Owl TavernResponded on November 12, 2024
Thanks for the great review, Chris!
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Anna
Philadelphia
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I visited Red Owl Tavern for the first time on 11/3 and I had a great time. I ordered the chicken sandwich w/ fries. The food was delicious. The service was excellent. Our Server let us know that the kitchen was running a little behind, but we didn’t have a long wait for our food. We appreciated when the Manager stopped in to check on us. I would definitely visit again.
Red Owl TavernResponded on November 12, 2024
Thanks for the high praise, Anna!
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OpenTable Diner
New York City
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very tasty food and attentive wait staff. Lively atmosphere.
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Emily
New York City
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Dinner was great, dessert was average. Steak should really come with a side but the Mac and cheese was phenomenal as an added side
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Mary
Atlantic City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A great location if you are in the historic district. Not a big menu, but nice selections and my friends and I were all pleased with what we ordered. Nice ambiance.
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FAQs

Red Owl Tavern offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (215) 923-2267.

Red Owl Tavern is rated 4.5 stars by 1479 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

433 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Corner of 5th & Chestnut
Neighborhood
Old City
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:30 am–11:00 am Sat, Sun 8:00 am–10:00 am Brunch Sat 10:00 am–4:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:30 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Gastro Pub, Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Selfpark at Autopark at Independence Mallhttp://philapark.org/garages/Independence-mall/41 North 6th StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19106•Evening – Enter after 5:00 PM – $9.50 – (Sunday through Thursday)•Enter after 5PM, exit before 3 AM – $5.00 (Friday & Saturday)
Public transit
Market East Station - When exiting the station walk East on Market Street until you reach 5th street. Make a right onto Chestnut St. For additional directions please see http://www.monaco-philadelphia.com/map/index.html
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.redowltavern.com/
Phone number
(215) 923-2267
Catering
Red Owl Tavern literally corners the cradle of liberty. Uniquely situated across from Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell, this American eatery features soaring windows that bring Philadelphia's energy inside. From our uniqure Shanghai Boardroom, intimate Chef's Table, and social atmosphere of the Mezzanine Level, it's hard not to find the perfect spot for your private event! Red Owl has the roots of a true tavern - so ideas can be exchanged over a great meal and a cold drink. It manages to be old, new and free-thinking. Just like Philly.
Private party facilities
Red Owl has the roots of a true tavern. It manages to be old, new & free-thinking all at once. Whether you're a group of 10 or of 300, we will tailor a setting that feels just right for you!

Red Owl Tavern

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dinner & Show (Murder Mystery) Cheers to Murder

1/2 off Wine Mondays

Mimosa Brunch

Tavern Burger

Avocado Toast

Mac N' Cheese

Cocktails

Ring The Bell$17.00

Campfire Old Fashioned$17.00

Dia De Muertos$17.00

The Doctor's Order$17.00

Corpse's Bride$17.00

Zombie Luau*$17.00

Not Your Grannysmith Apple$17.00

I'm Your Huckleberry*$17.00

Orange & Black$17.00

Beer

Draft

Miller Lite | Light Lager | 4.2% | Milwaukee, WI$7.00

Yuengling Lager | Amber Lager | 4.5% | Pottsville, PA$7.00

Yards Pale Ale | APA | 4.6% | Philadelphia, PA$8.00

Trӧegs Dream Weaver | Hefeweizen | 4.8% | Hershey, PA$8.00

Love City Deep Cut | Pilsner | 5% | Philadelphia$9.00

Guinness | Nitro Dry Stout | 5.5% | Dublin, IRE$8.00

Dock Street Golden | Golden IPA | 6.0% | Philadelphia$9.00

Evil Genius #Adulting | Guava IPA | 6.8% | Philadelphia$9.00

Le Vante Cumbersome | Hazy IPA | 5.9% | West Chester, PA$9.00

Seasonal Cider | Seasonal Cider | Various$9.00

Bottle

Amstel Light | Light Lager | 3.5% | Zoeterwoude, NLD$7.00

Bud Light | Light Lager | 4.2% | St Louis, MO$6.00

Modelo | Pale Lager | 4.4% | Mexico$7.00

Miller High Life | Pale Lager | 4.6% | Milwaukee, WI$6.00

Budweiser | Pale Lager | 5% | St Louis, MO$6.00

Allagash White | Wheat | 5.1% | Portland, ME$9.00

Stella Artois | Pale Lager | 5.2% | Leuven, BEL$7.00

Victory Hop Devil | IPA | 6.7% | Downingtown, PA$7.00

Sierra Nevada Torpedo Extra IPA | IPA | 7.2% | Chico, CA$8.00

St Pauli Girl Non Alcoholic | N/A Beer | 0.5% | Bremen, DEU$5.00

Can

Lagunitas Daytime IPA | IPA | 4% | Petaluma, CA$7.00

Ballast Point Sculpin | IPA | 7% | San Diego, CA$9.00

Dogfish Head Seaquench | Gose | 4.9% | Milton, DE$7.00

Neshaminy Creek J.A.W.N. | APA | 5.2% | Croydon, PA$6.00

Wyndridge Crafty Cider | Cider | 5.5% | Dallastown, PA$8.00

2SP Up & Out | Hazy IPA | 6% | Aston, PA$7.00

Wicked Weed Pernicious | IPA | 7.3% | North Carolina$9.00

Cape May Coastal Evacuation | DIPA | 8.3% | Cape May, NJ$8.00

Voodoo Ranger Juicy Hazy | IPA | 7.5% | Asheville, NC$9.00

Truly | Hard Seltzer | 5% | Boston, MA$9.00

Athletic Brewing Co | N/A Hazy IPA | 0.5% | Stratford, CT$8.00

Wines by the Glass

Sparkling

Benvolio | Prosecco | Friuli, ITA$13.00

Chandon | Sparkling Rosé | California, USA$18.00

White

Eleventh Floor | Chardonnay | Helena, CA$12.00

Kali Hart | Chardonnay | Santa Lucia, CA$16.00

Borghi | Pinot Grigio | Friuli-Venezia Giulia, ITA$13.00

Marques de Irun | Verdejo | Rueda, ESP$12.00

Giesen | Sauvignon Blanc | Marlborough, NZL$14.00

Thomas Schmitt | Riesling | Mosel, DE$14.00

Rosé

Pink Flamingo | Rosé | Méditerranée, FRA$15.00

Red

Red Owl Tavern | Cabernet Sauvignon | Helena, CA$12.00

Daou Pessimest | Red Blend | Paso Robles, CA$15.00

J. Lohr | Pinot Noir | Monterey County, CA$15.00

Al Verdi | Sangiovese | ITA$13.00

Monteabellon | Tempranillo | Ribera Del Duero, ESP$13.00

Famille Perrin | Côtes du Rhône | FRA$16.00

Fortified

Royal Tokaj | Sweet White Wine | Hungary$20.00

Sandeman Tawny | Port | Portugual$10.00

Six Grapes | Port | Portugual$11.00