My friends and I heard so many good things about R&D, and it did not dissappoint! Vibes were elegant but casual, drinks were diverse and we enjoyed everything we tried. It's everything you expect from a trendy cocktail bar. Sweet interior, great cocktail menu (whoever designed it-- I love you frfr it's so cute to look at!) and I can imagine this place being perfect for dates, celebration, or friends wanting to enjoy a night bar hopping. Every drink was fun and provided something different for us in both flavor and aesthetic.
The service was fantastic and we never had to wait long for another round. We would have stayed longer, but we were there on a night where the kitchen was closed.
Incredible, high quality cocktails! Yes, it’s a bit on the pricey side, but the attention to detail and presentation is what makes it worth it. Our server was extremely attentive and made sure to top off our water frequently. We ordered numerous drinks throughout the night (probably tried half the menu) and were not disappointed with any of them. I look forward to returning!
A little fancy for me, but the room is beautiful, it reminds me a bar that would be on a spaceship, I don't why! The cocktails are intricate, and tasty, but u can also have a small but decent beer list. Was there on a Sat, and they had a DJ spinning.
Went during HH and both the menu items I wanted weren’t available. Will try to go again. The menu is cool on the CDs, reminds me of some Wynwood/Miami Beach stuff.
Our server was excellent and so nice! The cocktails are out of this world & the ambiance was so cool and sexy. I honestly have never had better service. Def put this place on your list!
Went to r&d on a rainy Friday with a few friends. We sat at the bar witch was super cute and the staff was really friendly. I got the Baja blast margarita. Which was just a blue marg didn’t taste like baha from Taco Bell lol
There menu is a calendar with drinks as the photos. I thought that was super creative and fun to go threw.
The atmosphere is really nice and calm. I highly recommend for a date night or just hanging out with some friends to try some fancy cocktails. Will definitely be back.
Cute cocktail spot - some of the house drinks are so/so and you're better off ordering a classic, the martini for example. But the space is cool and it's a great place to stop for a drink or three before or after dinner.
Great drinks & ambiance in Fishtown. Design/set up was great. Service was subpar - waitresses were flat out rude & inconsistent. Long wait times to order (and most of the time the orders had to be repeated). I’d expect better service for an upscale cocktail bar.
Recommendations to the owners:
- show an option for less than 20% tip when checking out. We waited so long for our check, we just wanted to get out of there and selected the least % amount shown (options were 20%, 22%, 24%).
- put an anti drip / drip catcher under your AC vent at the front of the big window - we sat at the long table in the front and the AC vent was dripping on the table/in drinks. We didn’t communicate this to the waitresses because they were already unattentive
Great cocktails, great service, great selection, great atmosphere. This place checks all the boxes for what I like in a cocktail place. Whether you want to go off menu, try a new amaro, trust your fate to the bartender or just point at the menu they have you covered. Had a blast here, and they perfectly executed my annoyingly specific requests. They also have excellent mocktails for anyone looking for craft cocktails flavor minus the booze. This place is worth a visit!
I had a seltzer water and my friends had cocktails. It’s a cocktail bar with the sexy vibes. Sunglasses indoor wear in’ hipsters type of vibe. Hahahahahahaha
Very swanky lounge style cocktail bar with so many creative drinks! Drinks in the pic are the retrograde (with fire) and the humdog millionaire. So delicious, and waitress always caught us right as we were finishing a round to ask if we want another. Also got the behind the bushes, which they were able to do without the egg whites for me, and the espresso martini. The vibes, the drinks, the service was all great!
From the design to the drinks this place is classy. I had the Disco Nap and it came in the coolest cup. Also great drink!
Very romantic cocktail bar, I love sitting at the bar especially on a nice night when they have the front windows open. It’s a great vibey spot with good drink options and the meat + cheese board is actually worth the price here!
This restaurant is one of my favorites. The food is fantastic and the service is excellent. If you happen to make it for brunch, try the Turkish eggs and/or the lemon ricotta pancakes. You can’t go wrong with any menu items during brunch or dinner. Even the French fries are so good that they border addictive.
Very hip cocktail bar. Very NYC vibe. Service is to notch. Only paled by their amazing drinks! The presentation is fantastic! Try a Retrograde. You'll be LIT 🔥 I can't speak much to the food because we just get snacks with our drink order, but the snacks I've had are very good.
Margarita Ibbott (DownshiftingPRO)
+5
Holy Smokes what an amazing evening. We were a large group with a variety of tastes. The best part about eating at Root was that there was something for everyone and their selection of tapas was perfect for sharing. You just might have to order a few plates of the same thing because everything is so tasty.
Make no mistake about it, you are in for a quality meal when you are here. This is not a large restaurant but the menu was interesting ranging from Steak Tartar, Beef & Pork Meatballs, Pennsylvania Trout and Lamb Chops.
We decided to share appetizers with my favourite being the warm olives, the tomato toasts (it reminded me of the toast I had in Barcelona), the mushroom croquettes and the seasoned chickpeas (we order 3 of those plates). Don't miss the hamon iberico and the cheese platter - exceptional. The wine choices are varied with great suggestions for pairings with our entrees.
The staff was very attentive and the owner and chef were gracious in their suggestions for meal and wine pairings.
The decor is 1960 or early 70s. The vibe was so go. Oh.so.good. Relaxed and enjoyable. The bar is in the centre and having a drink at the bar is fun so you can take everything in. What a great place to people watch.
The food was unbelievable . You have to go!
The steak tartare is my personal favorite. Always great service by Greg and his team. Highly recommended for a party of 10-12, but book in advance. They are always accommodating.
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