City Winery Philadelphia

Reviews

• GF

  Gregory Fisher

  2 days ago
  2.0
  Service was not very attentive. They made a table for 4 which is only big enough for two. 4 people at a table only big enough for two makes it very crowded. I asked the waiter to clear table and he snatched up with an attitude. Food was ok. Salad with steak skewers was good but way too expensive for $30 Show was good.
• RL

  REMARKABLE LADY

  Mar 7, 2026
  3.0
  Beautiful establishment. Great atmosphere. The Hubbster and I were there for the Glenn Jones concert. They pack you in real tight like five toes in a sock. Our waiter was annoying. He just kept interrupting while we were trying to enjoy the concert. He really got on my nerves. We purchased two sodas an order of fries and wings. The wings were overcooked and hard. The truffle fries were not truffle fries. I expected more from the concert venue. There was no live band. Glenn Jones was singing to a track… Very disappointed. But I still love you, Glenn Jones. Overall, I would attend another concert at the City winery. They deserve a second chance. But can you please space the tables and chairs out a little?
• LD

  Lilly Doggie

  Feb 27, 2026
  2.0
  We went to see a show last night in “The Loft.” Unfortunately, the service didn’t match the quality of the performance. It took a while for our server to come over initially. She seemed pleasant and took our order for two coffees and two different desserts. The coffees arrived first, but about 15 minutes passed before the first dessert came out. By then, our coffee was already finished — it would have been nice to enjoy them together. After that, we couldn’t find our server to ask for refills. Over an hour into the show, both of our cups were empty and we were still missing one dessert. When the server finally came back, she apologized. I ended up asking for two coffees on the house, which she provided, but it was frustrating that we had to track her down instead of having someone check on our table. We noticed other servers and food runners moving around regularly, so we’re not sure what happened in our case. Poor service tends to stick with people more than good service does. We enjoy the shows at The Loft and will likely return for performances, but we’ll probably plan to eat and have dessert elsewhere beforehand to avoid another disappointing service experience.
• DP

  Dave and Linda PowerCouple

  Feb 27, 2026
  5.0
  ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ If I could give James 10 stars, I absolutely would! My wife and I visited City Winery Philadelphia (990 Filbert Street) again tonight for an awesome show, and the experience was every bit as incredible as we remembered—thanks to James, the best bartender in the entire city. What blew us away right from the start was that James remembered us immediately, even though it’s been almost two years since we last visited. He even recalled that we left him a great review back then. That kind of memory, genuine connection, and hospitality is rare. James has an amazing personality—warm, engaging, and welcoming from the very first moment. His professionalism and attentiveness are on another level. His wine pours are absolutely perfect every single time, and his food recommendations were spot‑on. He really knows the menu and takes the time to offer thoughtful suggestions based on what you like. What was especially refreshing tonight was watching James work the bar. He isn’t just great with us—he was consistently friendly, upbeat, and kind to every single guest he served. You can tell he truly loves what he does, and it shows in how he treats people. In a city filled with bars and restaurants, that kind of consistent hospitality stands out in a huge way. Just like two years ago, James delivered the same exceptional, top‑tier service. In every aspect—hospitality, memory, skill, personality, professionalism—James is the best of the best. City Winery is incredibly lucky to have him, and he’s a major reason we’ll keep coming back. If you visit City Winery Philadelphia, do yourself a favor and sit with James. It will make your entire experience. David and Linda
• BW

  Beverly Woods

  Feb 15, 2026
  2.0
  I will not go to another concert here, nor at other City Winery locations. The concert tickets were quite affordable so I guess you get what you pay for but the environment and business model is down-scale. The tables set up for 4 adults are small and located too close together. Four people cannot sit comfortably. For comparison, it’s the same size as my niece/nephew’s Paw Patrol table which comes with just 2 chairs. City Winery’s table is higher but the surface area is about the same— for FOUR adults. The chairs have red, removable upholstered pads which are overdue for the laundry. They are nasty. And tacky is the requirement that you give the waiter a credit card when you order before the food is served, not afterward as in every other restaurant. The service was adequate and the burger and salad I ordered were well prepared and delicious but I won’t return. I’d rather pay more for a ticket and be in a nice, comfortable environment. Finally, way-finding signage is misleading. Following the signage in the mall that leads to a City Winery door that then directs you out of the mall, onto the street to the “entrance.”

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