TAVERN ON THE HILL — Restaurant in Philadelphia

This since my first visit over 30 years ago, always offers a simple yet elegant experience. You enter off the busy avenue of shops and close by eateries to quiet, calm friendly atmosphere with jazz playing softly, exquisite service, great tasty fresh made food and superb spirits of drink. In summer cool and winter a warm crackling no invasive fireplace. Service, professional and friendly with smiling pleasure. Easily priced and just perfect!! I had a great Afternoon today as I have always.

10/20/2024 Drove down to Chestnut Hill specifically looking for quick but good lunch with sister and they did not disappoint. Was not crowded at all. Slow start to get response from wait staff once seated but once done(John) everything was as I expected. Shawn ended up assisting and all was warm, friendly and efficient. I had the Cajun chicken sandwich and fries with a Coors lite. Sister had the cheese tortellini shrimp special with a draft 🍺 beer. Food came quickly and hot. Most delicious. As always the jazz was flowing with Eagles(winning) on TV in bar. It's always still cozy and I left feeling very satisfied. Love this place. It's been here since I was very young and stands test of time. Appreciate it's being here continuing the best traditions of Chestnut Hill with so many...

Help run an outdoor/adventure club. We hike every Wednesday and always go out afterwards for food/drinks. Went out of my way this week to find a spot in Chestnut Hill for us to gather, since we normally don't go there and since a lot of places close at 9pm. Showed up, and lone bartender was clueless about our reservation. Had first spoke to someone weeks ago on the phone (we weren't looking for any special treatment - just order off the menu and possibly to sit together if they could accommodate us). Bartender managed to get person on the phone I contacted and even had a phone conversation with and they were surprised we showed up because I didn't call them a second damn time despite me emailing them two days ago that I'd be bringing 10-15 people. Sign out front also says "new summer hours" to 10pm and they were closing when we walked in at 8:50pm. Like - okay - not exactly dropping 15k but why do so many places today not want to make money? Knew it was a problem when person insisted on a phone call after first contact. Like I'm not asking for a wedding or funeral lunch in. Just wanted space and a "reservation" if possible. It's the 21st...

Food was good . Service was poor. I went there for dinner around 9 pm on Saturday with 2 friends The hostess was slow to seat us . The waitress was slow to approach our table and take our orders .

When we all ordered our meals the waitress asked us if we wanted to substitute fries in our dinners . Everyone substituted fries. When we got our checks , there was an additional $2.50 charge on the checks . When asked about the extra charge we were told it was for the fries. Told her that she didn't say anything about extra charge for substitution when she took the order. She smirked and said that she was just up selling our orders .

I asked her to take the extra charges off our bills. She came back and told us the charges were removed And then in her next breath, she said we would catch a lot of crap for removing the extra charges, and told us to remember that when we tipped her.

I would have tipped her extra, if not for the fact her service was poir. It took multiple requests for extra water and extra sauce...