Business Description from the Web
This always busy South Philadelphia "classic" is still serving up huge portions of steaks, chops, and other ingredients treated gently to showcase their first-rate quality. The atmosphere, oddly enough, with its leaded glass windows and dark paneling, has a more Teutonic flavor (rather than exhibiting old world Italian overtones) as one might expect from a restaurant where the menu ...
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Bar,Late night,Private rooms,Romantic Parking: Available Reservations: Recommended
For many years this classic paneled restaurant has been a favorite among Philadelphia's most discerning diners, who enjoyed steaks and chops in more-than-generous portions and the always-true-to-their-roots Italian specialties. The superior quality of ingredients still shines, but with the help of an inspired chef, Jerome (Chuckie) Palumbo, a few more innovative twists sneak into the...
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Posted by fodors
on September 27, 2007
Tips About This Business
Though parking is free in the neighborhood, most patrons prefer to let valets take care of their cars.
Just like Neiman Marcus, this place accepts American Express only. So, if you left home without it, bring a stack of cash or stop by the ATM at Eighth Street and Christian Street.
Editorial Reviews from the web
In Short Dark wood, oil paintings and a well-tended bar make this a popular spot for the locals in this Italian neighborhood. Food is an affair here, featuring shrimp-stuffed tomatoes, charbroiled porterhouses and filets mignons, with sides of garlicky escarole, homemade linguine with seafood. Spinach and fontina-filled veal chops and lengthy fillets of bronzino in brown sauce are...
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Posted by Contributor
on April 21, 2009, (Edited March 29, 2006)
The Santore family has been serving fresh, quality cuisine here since 1965. The restaurant is probably better known for its wonderful, huge herbed and marinated steaks than for its classic Italian dishes. The decor is solid wood paneling, sconces, antiques, and Tiffany lamps. The Saloon has a long menu and many daily specials to consider as you savor the pesto tapenade, Parmesan, and olive oil...
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Other Reviews from the web
The atomosphere at the Saloon is simply incrediable! It is a great place to go if you want a nice steak or quality seafood.. yea, it can be expensive, but i believe you get what you pay for. I would recommend the Saloon to anyone!!
ps the chocolate chip cheesecake is a must!
Pros
+ Best Filet Ever!
My whole experience at the Saloon was great.. great service.. huge wine list.. exceptional food.. i will certainly be going back there very soon.
Pros
+ Best Restaurant hands down!
Posted by akc0312
on October 13, 2009
Can't get this place out of my head- and can't wait to go back. Everything was exceptional. Amazing pasta- and I usually don't go out to eat pasta- but this was from another world! Professional, happy staff made it an unexpectadly amazing evening. Just Go.
Pros
+ everything!
Cons
- I guess it's pretty pricey
Posted by alisonk47
on April 21, 2009, (Edited January 16, 2009)