Devil's Alley Bar & Grill — Restaurant in Philadelphia

Today my family met up with another family for lunch at Devil's Alley. 3 kids, 1 baby, 4 adults. I was nervous at fist as most restaurants in Center City aren't used to having any kids. But I called ahead and Bill assured it wouldn't be a problem, and took care of setting us up ahead of time.

When we got there just (TIP: go before noon to beat the crowds) the table for 8 was already set up including a highchair. My 6 year old appreciated ESPN on the nice flat pan. TV, I appreciated that it didn't have the sound on.

Onto the food - great menu for kids and adults. Definitely a southern flavor to it ... apps include Fried Green Tomatoes (YUM) to a number of great-sounding Quesadillas (Crab and Avocado anyone?). Entrees include BBQ chicken or ribs with cornbread, whipped sweet potatoes or mac n cheese. Lots of Salads and sandwiches. The only bummer is that fries or side salad is and additional charge. TIP: I recommend getting the bucket of fries to share instead - great portion and they're amazing! They easily served 4 adults

The kids had some amazing chicken strips and a grilled cheese that was to die for. The adults had cheeseburgers, Turkey Cubanos (turkey, pickle, bacon, mustard with tomato 'jam' dip) and a Buffalo Chicken sandwich. Everyone was full and happy.

Service was top notch - thanks Amanda! The manager checked in on us, the food came quickly, and the waitress was always available for extra napkins, refills, mustard, etc.

Atmosphere is eclectic, I suppose. Rugged industrial meets trendy garden. Open, airy feeling, but a little loud. Not too bad and it helped to cover over any baby "noises."

So - all in all 4 stars. I think the price could be a little better on the sandwiches - or just include the fries, but overall the menu is a nice change of pace, and the service...

This bar is definitely chill. Came here for Philly Sips promotion and definitely had a good time! It's definitely a place I would come after work just to relax, have a drink, and possibly eat some food. I think you have to be 21 to eat here, since they checked IDs before we entered.

Service Service was great! Hostess was able to find us a seat right away even though the place was somewhat packed. The server came really soon after we were sitted. What's great was also she got our drinks out almost as soon as we ordered them! I have to give them thumbs up since it was busy, too. The waitstaff was nice and definitely did a good job on being punctual in coming back to us.

Food Definitely try the green tomatos!! They were amazing. It was under Philly Sips, so we got 4 for $4.5 (which might sound kind of pricey). According to other reviews, the tomatos were mentioned as well. We also had their sliders, mussels, dry-rubbed wings, and their three-cheese and pesto pizza. The pizza placed second; it was pretty good, but a little oily. The wings were also amazing, but a little charred. The sliders was nothing too special. The mussels weren't that great. We weren't given a full menu, so I can't give more heads up on their other selections.

Environment Although relatively small in space, it has two floors. The restaurant also features a nice outdoor area, which is great in good weather. I came during happy hour, so it was relatively packed. Areas in front of the bars were crowded, but it wasn't that hard to get through. The decor is relatively normal.

Pros: Service, Fried Green Tomatos, Cons: Crowded during Happy Hour

Recommendations: Green Tomatos, dry-rubbed wings,...

I've made a handful of visits to Devil's Alley after our group workout on Saturday mornings. Sometimes it is just two of us, but occasionally we've come in a a small group. We've never had an issue getting a table and always enjoyed our experience.

Given our workout timing, we've only visited for brunch. I'd rank their bloody mary in the middle of the pack - still good enough to enjoy, sometimes a bit spicy, but certainly better out there. However, I still order it every time, so that should tell you it is good enough.

I've personally had the Bread Puddling French Toast (good but a bit heavy), their breakfast tacos and burritos (tasty), and their eggs benedict (average). Nothing has every been on the extremes (best ever nor worse ever), which makes everything a safe bet. Portions are always fair.

Service is solid. We usually get there shortly after opening and they might have to spread their attention to opening activities. They won't leave you hanging but if you are in urgent need of a water refill, be prepared to wait a minute or two.

Overall, I feel we will continue to visit Devil's Alley for brunch. I might even explore them outside of brunch hours at one...