Bourbon Blue

This was my first time in Manayunk and it was such a cute area! Bourbon Blue was a really cute, rustic place (love the interior design).

I had the smoked salmon eggs Benedict which was very good-the Hollandaise sauce was very creamy and rich. I didn't think it was overdone until my stomach started not feeling well a little over an hour and a half later!

Service was meh. I was very thirsty (hadn't drank anything in a while since I'd been exploring Manayunk) and a table that came 5 minutes after us got their water right away without them asking whereas we got ours five minutes after ordering it with our meals! Disappointing.

My mom's jambalaya was overseasoned with pepper and lacked any other flavor. It didn't come with any bread but they did un-helpfully suggest we buy toast instead!!

It had the potential to be a good meal

Came here for Philly restaurant week a year or so ago with my sister and her bf. We had a reservation, which was a good thing but the parking was difficult to find cause there wasn't too much street parking. Once we finally found a spot, on the crowded street, we arrived to be greeted by the hostess who was very friendly and seated us right away.

When we asked about the restaurant week lunch menu- the waiter seemed confused and said oh we don't have a lunch special running for restaurant week- I don't know how there was a miscommunication or we were unsure of it actually being included with the restaurant week pricing but we ended up just having to order regular lunch cause they kept insisting it wasn't included.

We were really hungry and not about to leave so we ended up just ordering some burgers with fries- to my surprise the burger was huge and tasted so good. It was cooked perfectly and was really juicy. The price wasn't too bad so it wasn't a total loss that we didn't get the restaurant week price and the trip was still worth it.

Here's the set up.... Bourbon Blue has the feel of a European bistro or cafe but much larger. It has a very nice raw and unfinished feel of a war time eatery, but in a very nice way. I almost looked around for the French Resistance. LOL... The decor is not over done or too simple it's just enough to be inviting. There are two main areas, as you enter a large bar with a lot of pub seating perfect for happy hour or to watch 'The Big Game' whatever the season. I just would imagine a great atmosphere and drinks flowing. Bourbon Blue's Happy Hour prices are worth a try.

As for today's experience it started slightly rocky with the bartender playing host while taking calls. My server Daquan(sp) was efficient. As for food I had pancakes, French Toast with bacon and coffee. And that's all it is, simple bread for the French Toast, thin fatty almost translucent bacon, the pancakes were light and somewhat fluffy. I ordered the banana fosters topping on the side. Now this was delicious, it helped the meal as I dipped the French Toast and pancakes in the place of syrup. For a pseudo French/Creole restaurant they could do better with the bread. The coffee was decent until my servers helper neglected to use the handle on my cup but instead handled it on the rim where you would place your lips. YIKES UGH NASTY!!

Would I eat here again? Possibly for Happy Hour but I wouldn't make a special trip to do so.

Bourbon Blue is a cute brunch spot just off the main drag in Manayunk. The interior is cozy and the service is fast - which, for brunch on a Sunday, earns this restaurant major points in my book.

The food is just alright, but overall no complaints.
They serve up all your standard brunch fare - eggs, pancakes, burgers, and salads if you're looking for something a bit on the lighter side.

All in all the food is nothing to write home about, but if you're already in the area and looking for a quick, decent place to grab a bite, Bourbon Blue will do the job.

The location is wonderful. An old mill building on the canal has been repurposed into a nice restaurant and bar. There is valet parking since street parking looked challenging.

We were disappointed by the service and food. Service was really slow--and water took awhile. Of course, they wanted to sell us alcoholic drinks.

The food looked great but execution was not. My jambalaya was so peppery. It had so much sauce. Yet, there was no roll or bread to absorb the peppery sauce. I asked for a roll or bread, but was told to get a side order of toast. There was rice, but not enough for the sauce. It was almost like pepper soup. The seasonings were off, too simple, mainly pepper and tomato. Jambalaya should have a blend of flavors.

Others said their food was ok. Probably better to come here for drinks.

We came for lunch on a Saturday. It was a warm sunny day and we were able to sit outside which was enjoyable. The food was average. I ordered the spinach and filet tip salad. It had good flavor and I enjoyed the meal. My girlfriend had the Salmon BLT salad without the bacon. The portion was on the smaller side, the salmon was small and tasted fishy. The dressing was really good, but the overall salad was a bit disappointing.

Overall, the prices seem a bit expensive for the portion size and quality. We were one of only a few tables, and the service was really slow. We were left waiting a while to place our orders, for our food to come, and to get the check. We were both left hungry afterwards and had to go elsewhere for a snack after lunch. We may come back to give it another try as we live close by, but overall did not have the best experience.

It's ok.

My friend ordered the wings & said they were fine. I ordered the BLACKENED shrimp & grits. Their menu read Blackened so that's what I expected. I got regular shrimp sprinkled with Old Bay seasoning.

Our server came over to check on us & I queried the shrimp. She said, 'blackened is the seasoning.' Nope. Nope, not even. She did order me a new plate with blackened shrimp. They looked better than the 1st plate but it was an overall, ok meal.

Trendy looking place with indoor and outdoor seating. I didn't check out the toilets so cannot comment on that area.

The service was just fine overall.

It's just ok.

Eh. Checking out the menu and yelp pics prior, I really thought I would love this place for the food but the highlight of my visit was the fries & Champagne punch. Not a bad combo but I was hoping for a little more. Came on a Saturday and only the brunch menu was allowed until 3pm.

Seasoning was OFF on most items. Literally it was if the seasoning was nonexistent. The eggs were blah, you know it's bad when cheese can't even save it. The French toast was dried out and blah, the strawberries that graced the top were fresh however,but unfortunately that plate went uneaten. The turkey sausage omelet was on so many levels wrong! Better quality of turkey sausage would be greatly appreciated and adding a lil salt/seasoning while whisking the eggs would make a world of difference. Bacon was ok. Now C'mon how is bacon just ok?!

Service was also just ok.

There's a narrow back patio, which is nice until you look down and see the less than attractive view down below.

Parking is a nightmare but its Main st so it's to be expected. Honestly though, I more than likely wouldn't return even if I got a spot right out front.

I often pass off Bourbon Blue as an option for dinner because I forget about it! Located off of main Street Manayunk it's certainly not something visible from main Street when driving. Once inside the restaurant it definitely has a nice relaxed atmosphere, but the best part is the outdoor seating on the back terrace. Right off of the river, it's a peaceful setting where you're surrounded by trees and it gives you a great outdoor experience without the exhaust of cars driving by as well a syndrome of privacy.

We started with the shrimp and grits which were delicious! The portion size was exactly that of an appetizer. For my main course I ordered the salmon salad option, which was uneventful. The salmon was not flavored well at all, it consisted of iceberg lettuce small chopped tomato's, avocado and cheddar cheese but nothing that I needed to go out to dinner for and certainly not an item worth roughly $20. Perhaps I ordered the wrong thing, but I wasn't impressed.

Overall go for happy hour. Sit outside and enjoy a cocktail, but a meal might better be enjoyed somewhere else.

I haven't had the drinks here but I really loved the food! My work event had options like fried pickles with ranch and veggie potstickers - those were my absolute favorite. They had edamame mixed in and it added a special touch to each bite.

I also liked the live music - lots of covers of 90s-2000s songs of all genres. We had a great time!