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Slate
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Category: American (New) [Edit]
Neighborhoods: Rittenhouse Square, Penn Center102 S. 21st st.
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 568-6886
- Price Range:
-
$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- Yes
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Good for:
- Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
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13 reviews for Slate
Zucchini Pasta.
That's what caught my eye on their menu and when my planned vegan destination did not work out, I headed for this place.
I sat at the bar and was immediately chatted up by Steven, the bartender who clearly has his own regulars and yet effortlessly blended them together with the new guy. He recommended a great wine pairing and the dish was so well made and each mouthful was as tasty as the first.
He was fun to talk to and gave life and charm to the dark lightening of the restaurant which I first mistook for a gay bar.
I have been curious to investigate Slate as I have been hearing good things since it's opening as a compact but well-executed gastropub. So, I came here the other night during the week with a few friends. Overall, I felt a bit disappointed, perhaps my expectations were too high, but I will be giving it another try on a different night.
Ambiance: Nice setting & simple setup. The place was calm as expected for an early weekday night.
Service: This is the one element that left a distinctly poor impression on my visit but it is also why I will certainly return again to re-review my experience. It was apparent our server was new and probably in training. It did make for a less than perfect meal. Many of the items we attempted to order from drinks to food, was no longer offered... I understand the restaurant can certainly run out of menu items but it would be best to inform the modified menu in the start of the meal rather than to have to repeatedly be told that "That is also out tonight ..." Still not the worse service I have seen, I look forward to my second try.
Drinks: Thumbs up. The wine and beer list was varied with a good number of glass options for the wine.
Food: As others have written before me, the local burger was enjoyable. The meat was perfectly cooked to a juicy medium (for me). It was a manageable but filling portion with a balance of flavors to boot. However, the fries were cold and the bun was a bit hard/chewy to bite through. The crabcake was nothing particularly impressive. I was expecting more flavor from the mango mayo.
Overall, while service was a bit off, it was a decent meal.
I came here because Day By Day was too busy and I didn't feel like waiting. That is both an explanation of how I arrived here and my recommendation for when to go to brunch at Slate.
Everything was decent, brunch-wise, but doesn't begin to compare with Day By Day right next door. I started with a Bloody Mary which had a surprising kick; it actually overwhelmed the flavor of my food at first. The food in question, crab and bacon hash with poached eggs, was good but not especially notable. The coffee was just okay (it's just from Trader Joe's according to my waitress).
I liked Slate well enough but my expectations were set too high. Otherwise, not a bad brunch option.
Looking for a casual friendly spot for a moderately priced pre-theater meal near the InterAct theater? Slate fits the bill.
First of all, our waitress was super friendly. Another thing I liked about this place --it has a nice selection of beer on draft and in bottles. Our waitress offered to let us taste the draft beer before choosing. We ended up ordering some really tasty Troegs HopBack ale on draft at $5/pint.
Tried the pork spring roll appetizer ($6) pretty tasty; Hubby had a crabcake sandwich ($13) and I had a burger with boursin and braised onions ($10). Both were good if not memorable...I liked the spicy cilantro fries that came with my burger though the ones that came with the crab cake weren't as good.
Dessert was an interesting coconut/pineapple creme brulee ($6) and coffee ($3). Overall our bill came to less than $60.
Overall, a nice experience at Slate.
Very friendly staff, starters were great. Nice atmostphere, just the right amount of light for friendly conversation or a date.
Had the Bbq Pork Spring Rolls and Roasted Brie & Apricot for starters, finished with the 5 Spiced Lamb Gyro (tangerine tzatziki, shaved fennel slaw, crispy chickpeas). This was very tasty, but a bit dry.
Rocked Slate on Saturday night, date-style with the ladyfriend. Plenty of meat dishes, but no dice on those, as we're a couple who eschew muscle tissue. Oh, what was that, Waitress? You can make *any* dish vegetarian? Wordness to our mothers.
So I get the tempeh spaghetti and the girlfriend orders the braised pork and cheddar sammy. Meanwhile, I'll have a Golden Monkey from Victory, served classy-style in a too-tall-but-at-least-I-look-classy glass. The same treatment for my Blithering Idiot later (yet another high-alcohol delicious beer).
So far as I could tell, the tempeh spaghetti didn't actually have spaghetti in it - it had thinly-sliced zucchini. This was cool with me, because it made the dish lighter and tastier than your average over-cooked city pasta dish. And the sauce, which I can't describe because I'm not "food-smart," was awesome. Sawesome?
My girlfriend's sammy was awesome, as well. They replaced the pork with what seemed like shredded-up tofu, drenched in cheddar and deliciousness.
Also, my girlfriend enjoyed a watermelon margarita, served in a martini glass, and with chunks of fresh watermelon in it.
The check was, well, more of a $$$ than a $$, but, in their defense, the dishes themselves are $$ and my girlfriend and I understand that our discerning beer and mixed-drink palates have their price. All together, we will definitely keep this on our list of places to take peeps when they roll up all like "Hey, take us to a good place for dinner and drinks, Joe."
I'll be all like "Hey, Slate, what what."
This is a really solid 4-star sort of place.
Bonus ghost star because it's in my neighborhood, which lacks places of this calibre, but I'll be fair and not add it. Still, in my heart, the fifth star is there for that reason. Just thought you'd like to know.
Anyways, they aren't exactly health food. But it's good. Very good food. Staff is super friendly and personable, and the decor is updated-classy, welcoming, and chill. I like it a lot.
Unfortunately, the one bad thing about this place is how empty it is all the time. If there were more people, you'd feel more relaxed. As it currently is, it feels a little awkward sitting near the bar without the dull roar of banter happening around you. You ARE the banter. Bring yer own. (I always do.)
What else? I don't know. I hope this place hangs around for awhile. It's affordable, yummy, and a great place to meet for a meal. Still, I fret it won't last... so. GO EAT THERE! Tell everyone else to go at the same time to save that noise issue. K. Bye!
Oh! And good wine list!!
I've been to Slate once and came away very pleased. It looks like most of their menu is overpriced, but they have a wonderful locally-raised beef burger that is very reasonable. Pair that with their delicious bread to start with and a glass of wine and this place is the perfect mid-week, I've had a bad day and want to treat myself sort of place.
It's got a nice atmosphere and the wait-staff were very nice, if a bit slow (was soon after they opened, so they might have just been new).
All my girlfriends and I love this place! We come here for happy hour frequently and the crispy chickpeas are OUT. OF. THIS. WORLD. Also, all of the staff are charming and incredible. We especially love Elana; very personable but never intrusive, and always willing to accommodate our needs. Oh yeah, the mojitos are super fresh and super amazing!
Ready to head off to a movie in an hour, we sat at the bar for a beer and burger. The $11 burger was dense and moist. The beef is locally sourced. The rosemary french fries were very good. My friend Bill had the pulled pork and cheddar sanwdich with mustard fries. We started with a grilled cheese and bread salad. Staff was attentive and the food came out quickly.
The owner (?) was behind the bar and gave us the low down on the renovations from the previous Cuban place.
We looked at the Noble menu around the corner, but I told my friend that I was not in the mood for $30 entrees. I can see Slate as being a neighborhood, chill dinner place for locals.
This place is a great neighborhood pub. Its looks really nice inside while still being friendly and inviting. I've been coming in for lunch every couple of weeks and have had all of the sandwiches except for the po'boy. They have all been good but I absolutely love the pork sandwich with mustard fries. A friendly staff is the icing on the cake.
Excellent lighting, the menu changes frequently to make use of fresh ingredients, and the wine list is carefuly chosen. I had a delicious argentinian wine from mendoza. the burgers my friends had were perfect, according to them, and the tempeh chili another person had was also great. my snapper atop cauliflower with a lobster bisque sauce and asparagus citrus salad was really perfectly cooked and I ate every bite. The bisque on the plate could have been hotter to stay warm throughout the eating process as it cooled down a little quicker that the rest of the food while I was eating. the dessert menu looked inspired for the most part, with a few interesting additions to some old standbys like creme brulee, although no one ordered any.
finally, the service was quick, attentive, polite. the waiter was from scotland and he made sure to check in about the food but didnt make himself a nuisance, and was attentive about water and alcohol orders. definitely try it out.
Went to Slate on Friday night for dessert after Tria was too crowded to walk in. Slate's got a similar cozy atmosphere, but is much less crowded, probably because of its slightly out of the way location and the fact that it only opened two months ago. We were immediately impressed by our server: friendly and attentive while also giving us privacy. And then we were extra impressed by the dessert: each of our incredibly tasty dishes could have easily fed two. We got the creme brulee (large, crackly, creamy) and bread pudding (literal mountain of banana-y, squidgy, caramel and cream deliciousness). They've also got a dinner menu that looks good, if a little pricey for us, and a wine and beer list. We only got the desserts, so I can only vouch for those, with two thumbs up!
