The Sidecar Bar & Grille

2201 Christian St, Philadelphia - 19146
204 reviews
Gastropubs Burgers
(215) 732-3429

a really great spot - our true go to when we want to head to south philly. there is a lot of outdoor seating. it is heated in the winter, fanned in the summer. you can make reservations, which is a plus!the food is incredible and they have really tasty cocktails, and cold beers. and great happy hour specials and a solid brunch menu.

I was just at this place not even an half an hour ago. I came simply to have a drink and maybe get a bite to eat. I asked the waiter was it okay if I sat outside, I was told that it was reserved sitting and a reservation needed to be made however I could sit at the bar or a table inside. I thought it sounded odd however I know there are places that still require reservations because of Covid hitting. As I was sitting at the table, a group of four came in with a baby, they asked for a table outside and one was given to them right away. I felt so insulted and it made me feel so low that I got up and left. I am African American and I bet you can already guess what race they were, it’s sad how times will never change and people of color will always be seen as less than.

I have only eaten here twice but from both visits I would recommend stopping by if you are looking for a place to eat in the area. I think the breakfast /brunch was better than when we went for dinner but both meals were overall enjoyable. Outdoor seating is not ideal when it is windy but this is a minor issue.

We love this place!! Whether going out with friends on a weekend, wanting a chill and reasonably priced dinner close by, or ordering for takeout, the food is always delicious and the staff are super nice. The pizza is amazing, the fries are so crispy and good, and I think they have one of the best burgers in the city! We’ve only lived in the area for a few months and have already been here 5 times, and plan to keep coming often!

A restaurant with options galore and all of them will tempt you.After a snowstorm delayed travel plans, it opened an opportunity to get brunch with new friends. The Sidecar takes reservations, which is highly recommended as you will end up waiting otherwise. Upon arrival you are kindly greeted and treated that way for the duration of your visit.Opening the menu will turn you into one of Pavlov’s dogs. You’ll scroll cross the humorously named Between Two Slices and a delicious sounding farmers omelette, before you get to the benny section. There are three different eggs benedict options. The porchetta struck me as the most intriguing and it was a great decision. Each bite was bliss. The softness of the egg and sauce allowed the crispy porchetta to come through nicely. And oh my gosh are the potatoes crispy!The atmosphere inside was busy but calm and allowed for great conversations to be had and new friendships to blossom. They have a great streatery setup ideal for warmer weather dining.

Love the atmosphere and the bar is good. It’s a convenient location and the service is great. The food is nothing to write home about and the last time I was there it took over an hour to get the hot chicken sandwich while other tables that were sat later were getting their food before ours.

Laid back bar/restaurant in Graduate hospital. Featuring indoor seating on the first and second floor with multiple bars, and plenty of outdoor covered seating with heaters. The service is really quick and friendly. And the food is very good with quality items to choose from like salads, burgers, soups and more.

We ordered take out once during COVID and enjoyed the food, but since fries and burgers are never as good to-go we knew we needed to come back and eat in person. We went for happy hour and really enjoyed eating on their outdoor patio with heaters. It was cozy and quiet, all of the wait staff were nice and friendly. The chicken wings are amazing and we also really enjoyed the fried potatoes. As a non beer drinker I was also glad to see they had a cider on tap. We'll definitely come back again!

Good local beer collection and great food. Can get crowded on weekends. Upstairs is more quiet to sit and eat, downstairs is busier.

Good food, standard service. It was as one would expect.The restaurant is known as a good date night or first date spot so at the very least you’ll have great people watching. There is both indoor and outdoor seating (covered and with heaters) for whichever makes you comfortable.Food-wise, the Hot Chicken Sandwich had great flavor and spice with perfectly cooked fries. The Temph Bahn Mi was massive, both in size and flavor. The Fall Salad was rather disappointing- it’s a massive salad with just way too much lettuce and the root vegetables on topped weren’t cooked all the way through.Overall, decent place.