Best Shrimp Cocktail in Philadelphia

4 restaurant menus in United States, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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The Prime Rib
The Prime Rib
85/100 (5121 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Steakhouse
American
Steakhouse
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Late Night
Key Lime Pie
Cheesecake
Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail
Filet Mignon
Surf And Turf
Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes
Roast Beef
Cheesecake with Strawberries
Roast Prime Rib Rittenhouse Cut
Loaded Baked Potato
Bass
Filet with Crab Meat
Onion Soup
Escargot
Shrimp
Potato Skins
Cheesecakes
Beef
Sliders
Key lime pie
Lobster
Oysters on the Half Shell
Cakes
Salad
Lobster Bisque
Lamb
Crab
Shrimp Cocktail
Fish
Oyster
Fillet of Salmon
Tuna Tartare
Salmon
Creamed Spinach
Pecan pie
Chocolate Mousse Pie
Tiramisú
Sesame Seared Tuna
Crab Cake
Sit down
American
Steakhouse
Valet Parking
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Private Dining
Live Music
BYOB
Dinner
Late Night
Fine Dining
"The atmosphere set the tone for what became a most enjoyable dining experience. The stylish black dining room decor with gold trim was elegant. Art..."
LEB II
"The food and hospitality was incredible! Incredibly charming atmosphere with well mannered guests and great servers. The restaurant should be..."
Iam Sů
"This is a gem of a place and it was a great experience . The food was great..drinks..service..they have a piano man..which is a wonderful..exquisite..."
Lola “Cappy” Khan
"Went for dinner on 9/22. Very lovely ambience and the server was great. Loved the live pianist. The food tasted..."
Candace B.
"Feast your eyes (and your taste buds) on the ultimate foodie experience at Rittenhouse Grill in the heart of Philly! From sizzling steaks to..."
Britt Around Town
"It was pretty good. I mostly came because of the excellent live piano player. Service at the bar was less than attentive. Beef and lobster were high..."
Jan Klincewicz
"Just such an incredibly classy and consistent dining experience. From the minute you walk in, it just feels comfortable. Some wonderful piano to go..."
Andrew B
"Absolutely amazing!!!! I ordered the filet special with lump crab topping, asparagus and Bernaise and added baked potato. Hubby had the salmon with..."
Chrystie Pastella
"Came to Rittenhouse Grill as part of a celebration for our wedding day and were completely blown away by the quality of our dinner, the service, the..."
Katie Simon
"Had a work dinner here. The food was amazing, excellent service, great drink selection, beautiful ambience, highly recommend. Will come back again..."
Big Sky
"I went to the prime rib on a Saturday night for a date with my girlfriend. Bee staff was very courteous and polite. The food was excellent. If you..."
Lloyd Williams
"Came for a quick bite and drinks, before a show at the Helium for date night. So I cannot be a judge of the actual food. However, we ordered coconut..."
Candace Martin
"Beef tartar is just average, even though the raw beef have excellent quality and freshness, the seasoning is lack of something, I prefer not go with..."
lamChunPong
"Amazing experience. My wife and I were celebrating our anniversary. We loved the food, the service and the live piano. Garth, the owner, came by and..."
Koba Khitalishvili
"Delicious dinner at a classic steakhouse with comfy seats, nice decor and perfect live piano (not too loud). But they add a 20% tip - for a table for..."
Nena Colligan
"Business/sales dinner. Upon entry to the restaurant you’re greeted by leopard print carpet and matching decor on the bar along with a piano artist..."
C B
"Wonderful restaurant. Great setting. Excellent service. Went with a group of 8. I had the Lobster Bisque which was nice and creamy with just the..."
Matt Sherer
"Prime Rib was delectable. Drinks A1. Top class service from the staff. I love coming to..."
JS. Nicaisse
Friday Saturday Sunday
Friday Saturday Sunday
82/100 (1752 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
American
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Drinks
Sweet Potato Agnolotti
Potato Gnocchi
Beef Tartare
Cheesecake
Filet Mignon
Wine Pairing
Halibut
Shrimp Cocktail
Chicken Liver Mousse
Shrimp
Scallop Ceviche
Octopus
Beef
Confit Artichokes
Pork Tenderloin
Octopus
Caviar
Steak Tartare
Pesto
Lobster
Lamb
Oysters
Smoked Eggplant Spritz
Roasted chicken
Pasta
Dry Aged Duck for 2
Negroni
Salad
Mussel Toast
Crab
Beet Pasta
2 It Was Mixed Vegetables Cooked to Perfection
Oyster
Honeynut Squash
Sit down
American
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Full Bar
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Accepts Discover
Reservations
Dinner
Drinks
Mid-range
"What a night! Everything is great about this place... Great food, the chicken melted in my mouth Great drinks, the bartender is amazing. We will..."
Tara Lyn DeWalt
"Where do I start? The vibe is everything you'd want for a romantic evening, a night out with friends/family, or just a spot to relax. Hannah and Chad..."
Elizabeth Cal
"The best meal I have had in quite some time. Service also amazing both at bar and dining room. It look amazing inside! We will definitely be..."
Diana Melchiorre Bray
"Service was very attentive. Our waiter knew the menu with such detail and helped to make selections and pairings so that each course built on the..."
Erin Shover
"I love this place, stopped in for a couple glasses of wine with a good friend. It's a small bar but super awesome, great wine selection and awesome..."
Maria Quattrone
"This place is nothing short of food Heaven. Each dish is better than the last. Service is superb! Can't wait to return! Simply..."
Della Truppo Larkin
"Jewel box renovation. Lovely service. Lovely atmosphere. Some of the best food and wine we have had in really long time. Oysters, veggies, steaks and..."
Angela Gilbert
"If you haven't been in to dine yet, get in there now! The cocktails are some of the most creative and thoughtful I've seen in a long time. Service is..."
Lemond Adams
"Exceptional food and service. Their knowledgeable staff makes you feel right at home, while serving up a delightful drink menu. The food is..."
Varvara Lemonitsa Kambouroglou
"The food, the service, the atmosphere, all were above my expectations! Truly a gem in Rittenhouse Square. Great place for a date..."
Rasheda Hatcher
"Great food, lovely renovation, and drinks are spot on! Give this place a try, won't be..."
Chris D'Ambro
"Love love love this place! Everything we had, and we had several dishes, was absolutely delicious! Highly..."
Dania Baber Strong
"Incredible food and experience! We will return!! Ask Sacha about Ooh La La and ‘apple pie’ after dinner..."
Kay Vanderhorst DeWalt
"Lovely atmosphere, beautiful delicious food and gluten free friendly! Great to be back in this updated..."
Nancy Epstein Lozoff
"FSS is a must-try if you’re into the Philly food scene. It is quite a price tag and the majority of that cost is going to the culinary technique;..."
Bruce Leewiwatanakul
"A dining experience that's truly exceptional! Friday Saturday Sunday in Philadelphia has earned every one of its 5 stars. From the moment I walked..."
Sayak Das
"Heard a lot about this place, and it exceeded expectations. Food was very interesting and was perfectly cooked and presented. The small elements of..."
Caleb Raye
"Amazing food and cocktails in a perfect setting. From the first course, your taste buds are awoken by culinary perfection. The servers are elite and..."
Kristoff Riley
"Philadelphia Magazine rates this as the best restaurant in the city. After waiting for 2 months for the day of our reservation to arrive, maybe our..."
Mark S Smith
"10/10 the service was excellent, the presentation and taste of food was fantastic! Pictured are a few of the beautiful dishes served! Tomatoes in..."
Roxanne
"The best meal of my entire life. Definitely for special occasions but we celebrated our engagement here and they gave us so many goodies! I also have..."
Jessica Gunoskey
"How could you give a freshly awarded James Beard winner anything less than 5 stars? They lived up to the hype in every way! The atmosphere is great,..."
Sierra Robinson
"I finally made it to FSS this year and this was before they won the James Beard Award! I was so happy they won…Well Deserved! I was there to..."
Shane J
"This was beyond delicious. Just the right amount of food. Relaxed, genuine service. Great cocktails, wine, and food. It's not easy to delight at..."
Jeffrey Denson
The Plough & The Stars
The Plough & The Stars
80/100 (3761 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
American
Irish
Pub
Gluten Free Options
Irish
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Brunch
Drinks
Scotch
Chicken Wings
Pasta
Philly cheese steak sandwich
French Fries
Salad
Wings
Hummus
Calamari
Crab
Cheesesteak
Guinness Casserole
Mussels Velouté
Duck
Pork Tenderloin
Baby Rack of Lamb
Calamari
Sandwiches
Plough Hummus
Mussels
Burger
Cakes
Lamb
Calamares
Pesto
Salmon
Fish & chips
Fish
Pork Ribeye Meal
Iced Irish Coffee
Crispy Brussel Sprouts with Applewood Smoked Bacon & Balsamic Reduction
Crab Cake
Gin & Tonic
Beef
Poached Pear Salad with Grilled Shrimp One of My Favorites
Chowder
Shrimp Cocktail
Pork
Fish & Chips
Hot Toddy
Sangria
Tapas
Traditional Irish Breakfast
Shepherd's pie
Curry
Fish & Chips
Sit down
Pub
Irish
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
Takeout
Television
Live Music
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Full Bar
Drinks
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Went on a Saturday night and got a table on the patio. Love the location of this place and great for people watching. Kyle was my server who was..."
Matt Forshaw
"Great food, great staff, great drinks, reasonable prices. Love the atmosphere always have the fireplace going during the winter ans sundays are great..."
Christina Kathryn Minnick
"It was an amazing experience. Food was excellent and the staff were very knowledgeable on the menu offering suggestions on popular, tasty dishes. I..."
Berto Adderley
"Love this restaurant....great food, everything is fresh, full service bar and the drinks are generous. The service was excellent, as always. We are..."
Maureen Luck
"It’s an authentic Irish Pub. Great food with an unbelievably pleasant staff and just a great prevailing energy throughout the room. The irish music..."
Mike Dougherty
"This is an awesome pub with delicious food and brilliant staff who work very hard as it is constantly busy. The Bar Manager JohnJoe runs an extremely..."
Teresa Mc Callion
"Great food and the beer was the best. Our bartender, Rory, was professional and hospitable, and he kept us entertained for a few hours. A lovely..."
Christine Hearn
"Truly one of the best bars in the city. Great and friendly..."
Ryan O'Donnell
"What a great, true authentic Irish bar. Great food, great live music on Sunday’s. Highly..."
Tim Shannon
"Love The Plough! The people the food the atmosphere always consistently good!!! I've had lunch brunch dinner and snacks sat inside sat outside and..."
Lois Schaeffer
"It's a beautiful place to party and there food is so delightful!! A very comfortable place..."
Melissa Figueroa
"First time here and I have no complains. Food is great, wings are awesome not true Buffalo but good flavor. Shepard’s pie just as good as the..."
Mariana Castro
"Great interior with bar and seating options on main level and upstairs. Fireplace is great for winter. Outdoor tables. Excellent beer selection and..."
David Friess
"We visited on a Monday evening, got a table around 6 right away. Friendly atmosphere and quick service. The food was good not great. Loved the cooked..."
Anne H
"The food and atmosphere are amazing. The bar and dining areas are decorated beautifully for the holidays. I didn’t get to explore the upstairs..."
Patrick Boyle
"The best of the Irish pubs on this side of town. Visit on Sundays when they feature traditional Irish music (as long as the Eagles aren't playing). ..."
Squirrely
"I’m going to keep this review short and sweet: Basically I loved it! I definitely recommend this place. The food was super good and the service..."
emme k
"This is a fabulous place to hang out!!! The owner and staff are amazing!!!! The drinks were delicious and the hospitality was the best! Love the..."
colleen novelli
"Never heard of a pork ribeye before, but it's some of the best pork I've ever had. So tender you don't need a knife. My lady enjoyed her sourdough..."
Erik Nilson
"Definitely more new experience for me. I really love the atmosphere there - feeling cozy and warm, and the decorations are lovely. I had fish and..."
Wanyu Huang
"We stopped in here for lunch one Saturday while walking around town. We each had a beer and split the Chicken & Prosciutto sandwich. The atmosphere..."
Wendy Grimm
The Olde Bar
The Olde Bar
78/100 (1496 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Bar
Seafood
American
Bar
Seafood
Dinner
Lunch
Fish House Punch
Oyster
Lobster Pot Pie
Mussels
Salmon
The Crab Cake
Crab Cake
Oysters Belmont
Chowder
Olde Bar Fries
Burger
Fish & chips
Fish & Chips
Olde Bar Crab Cake
Lobster Roll
Jumbo Lump Crab Cocktail
Welsh rarebit
Olde Bar Burger
Espresso Martini
Cakes
Jeff's Fried Chicken
Shrimp
Crab Fingers
Fish
Great Steak Frites
Beef
Oyster Platter
Bread
Lobster
The Burger
Salad
Shrimp Cocktail
Clam Chowder
Buffalo Cauliflower
Deviled Eggs
Seafood Tower
Crab
Lobster Roll
Clams
Sit down
Seafood
American
Bar
Accepts American Express
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Discover
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Reservations
Accepts Visa
Private Dining
Seating
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"went there for my brother in laws bday dinner .. great service always ready when needed refills with our drinks and was they were available and very..."
Melissa Goodnow
"Excellent food and service in a delightful atmosphere Ambiance of olde Phllly enhanced by the pictures in the hallway, rich dark wood and chalkboard..."
Bonnie Fetzer
"Like stepping back in time and experiencing something totally new and different! The cocktails were amazing, especially my beautiful “..."
Gemma M. Meloni
"Restaurant Week was a great experience. Great food, good value for money. This is a must visit..."
David Thomason
"Nice place to stop for a drink and get a bite to eat. Staff is enjoyable and the food is..."
Tom White
"What a great place! Entering it was like stepping back in time. The drinks were different and delicious, just wish they were a little bigger. The..."
Rose Romaine
"The drinks were wonderful!! They have a great selection of Pescatarian, Vegetarian, and meat dishes. My crab cake, vegetables & strawberry cheesecake..."
Monique Euqinom
"Such a great happy hour!! The oysters were amazing!! Bartenders were awesome!! They make a great..."
Beth Lloyd
"I had the pleasure of performing for a wedding at The Olde Bar. As a vendor I get to work with a lot of venues throughout the city. The staff here..."
Chris Evans
"Amazing service, drinks and food! Our bartender was so great..."
Sarah LiDonni
"Stopped in for happy hour and was not disappointed. Buck a shuck fresh oysters by a master shucker. Great bartender who made me an excellent old..."
Tim Yen
"We were there for my birthday on Saturday and had an amazing meal! Loved everything from the fancy cocktails and oysters to the strawberry shortcake..."
Sarah Ausprich
"Heard about it on pinterest with it's unique history and tin ceiling. The snapping turtle soup and clam chowder were delicious.Loved the crab cake...."
Patricia Hernandez
"Excellent drinks and yummy oysters! Love the bar! It's a must..."
Shelley Cormican
"The service was great as always. We love to sit at the bar and strike up a conversation with strangers. This is a very welcoming place. Try the fries..."
Geary Hower
"Everything was delicious and fabulous service. The baked Alaska was..."
Kathryn Deibler
"Great food and atmosphere. Waitress was wonderful. Terrific..."
Jack Gibson
"Loved the atmosphere of The Olde Bar. From the outside to the inside the details are awesome. Food was yummy too! Great place to hold a modern city..."
Maureen McMasters
"It was delicious and the atmosphere is great .. Great place to go..."
Roberta Szmyt
"Fantastic! Love the drinks! Pepper pot is so delicious. Best part is the decor. Like walking back through..."
Maria Ferencz Hadley
"All old favorite of ours for happy hour. Always get the oysters and swoon. Delicious cocktails served in beautiful environs. Incredibly friendly and..."
Christopher Thomas
"This charming saloon located in the city's historic district is a great place to relax and grab some drinks. We were here for dinner. Our lobster..."
Madhi R
"Old school revolutionary charm meets modern day brunch and brews… definitely a winner! In town on business and stopped in after a morning of..."
Taylor Gardner
"Easily made a reservation on opentable for the same day with a large party. The food was pretty good, although the price point a bit high. The wait..."
Samantha Winterburn
"What a great experience. Me and two friends rolled in for a Sunday drink and snacks and came away very satisfied. Service was good, cocktails..."
Jeremy Yowell
"Cute seafood dinner spot. The atmosphere was very nice. Not super loud even though it was a busy Saturday night! I would recommend reserving ahead of..."
Emilie Hattrell
"I was pleasantly surprised by the lively atmosphere and excellent service. But the food is what really "wowed" me. We started with cocktails and two..."
Pat Perry
"This place was recommended by staff from Independence Park Hotel as a great place for seafood. We had crab fingers, warm lobster salad, steak fries,..."
Carol Cervantes
"We had a delicious dinner here! Drinks and food came out slower than anticipated but overall we were satisfied. Absolutely get the crab fingers, we..."
Rachel Kinney
"I selected this restaurant based on it’s Restaurant Week menu and it did not disappoint. It’s the formerly known Bookbinders restaurant so it..."
Sherri W
"Amazing experience, atmosphere, and the food was delicious. I’m in town for work and found this wonderful place. I ordered the east coast oysters..."
Logan Gore
"Took mom and dad to Bookbinder's in Philly. They made it a part of road trip to celebrate their life. Their both 80+ years old. The food was..."
Skye Walker
"This place is so cute, I came here for brunch with friends on Sunday for the first time. The crab fries were amazing, I'm not sure if this is on..."
Brooklyn Krause
"Best Happy Hour I know of! I live 2 hours away and I wish I lived closer I would eat here all the time. The manager was super accommodating and sat..."
Tiffany Dao
"Great place! Very good quality oysters during happy hour and good drinks. Our servers were great and we were well taken care of. I loved the dining..."
Oanh Nguyen
"Loved this place! Perfect for having a drink and eating at the bar. Great..."
Tipton Huffman
"Had a great visit start to finish. Evan waited on our table of two and was attentive, funny, personable, and knowledgeable of the menu. The food was..."
Mercedes Sinnette