Located at the corner of South 18th & Ludlow, Harper’s Garden is a contemporary bar and restaurant tucked away in Rittenhouse Square. Our rotating menu focuses on simple, seasonal dishes using local ingredients and unique signature cocktails. The open-air veranda shades guests in our vibrant garden, offering a unique escape from the hustle and bustle of Center City.
Harper’s Garden is named after James Harper, a prominent figure in the Rittenhouse Square society in the 1800s. The space reflects the feel of the neighborhood with a vintage touch, providing a social place to enjoy great food and drinks that are elevated but still accessible.
Spacious, warehouse-chic restaurant with inventive cocktails & seasonal New American cuisine. Based on 955 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.2 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ Delivery
Address:
31 S 18th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone: (267) 886-8552
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Hours
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM–12 AM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM–12 AM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM–12 AM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–12 AM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–12 AM |
| Monday | 11:30 AM–12 AM |
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM–12 AM |
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Reservations: harpersgardenphilly.comresy.com
Reviews
Wilson Tsang
Service was excellent, I asked her for a spirit forward drink and the bartender delivered a spirit forward and herbal “newly minted” cocktail that was amazing. I got the beef melt and that also was utterly delicious. Chunks of well cooked beef made for a messy but tasty sandwich and a side salad with a great dressing, very impressed with the food and service, highly recommended!
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Amber Dulski
We went for Father’s Day brunch and we had a fantastic experience. We dined inside which was just as pretty as the outdoor dining area. Everyone’s cocktails were great, I got the hummingbird which I highly recommend. I also ordered the eggs Benedict with salmon and potatoes…yum! My two year old son had the scrambled eggs, pork sausage and side of fruit (which they were able to just do strawberries instead of big chunks of melon for him). He ate two whole plates of food that we cut up for him, he absolutely loved it. Skip the donuts unless they are being ordered for the table- which we did. They are mostly air (not joking) although delicious. Our server Meghan was very sweet and very accommodating. We look forward to going back!
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A. Hayes
I stumbled upon this place with my sister and decided to stop and grab something to eat. It was so good, I decided to take my parents here the following week for Sunday brunch. Sat on the patio for both visits. The staff are very friendly, the atmosphere is beautiful and the food was delicious!
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Afina M
Each of our party of seven ordered a different main course to share, But in the end everyone agreed that the steak was the best. The fish is too salty, the chicken is too dry. The environment and desserts are also very good, The seven of us spent $6-700 in total.
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Roddy Bernard
Atmosphere: 1/1: Has Inside and outside area. Both nicely decorated. Outside area really is a garden!
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Lauren Bacigalupi
From the looks of the place online we were so excited to spend our celebration at Harpers Garden. when we pulled up the place looked beautiful. we walked in and the level of noise was incomprehensible. it was busy and people were chatting but the acoustics were so bad it was like everyone was screaming right at your table. so we thought with all these people maybe the food is worth it -we were wrong.
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Victoria Bynoe
We were a party of 15. I ordered brunch, the burger and hash. Everyone else’s food came out while my partner and I were still waiting. They never asked us how we wanted it prepared. The burger was too well done, so much so that it was hard and dry. It was small also and did not even fit the bun! The bun was soft though. The potatoes washed as a rock also, as I could not eat half of them. They were hard like cookies I would say. Not only were mines, mostly the parties were. I would not recommend the place.
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Artemis Rafti
Foodwise, I give it 3 stars. Ambient wise, I could give it 4 stars. It’s a good spot to get drinks with friends and have a nice convo when the weather is warm. The menu has good drinks, but the food is ok. We ordered the cheese board, pomme frites, and grilled octopus for appetizers. The grilled octopus was sort of a rip off because there was hardly any octopus. I ordered the lamb entree and it was solid.
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Nick Diaz
Very nice experience. It’s very pretty, and the food is actually really good. The employees are kind as well. Portions are very small (just so you’re prepared) and it’s a little pricey, but the food looks and smells great. The foods presentation is amazing. Would definitely return in the future, and would recommend this spot.
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Eduardo Sánchez-Ubanell
We had a friend visiting and came here for drinks and appetizers. They have great ambience and a fun selection of cocktails (with creative names). We enjoyed the Nihilist #2 and the Secret Garden. For food, we ordered the cheese board, Brussels sprouts and the beet salad. Everything was tasty, with large portions and well priced. We also had a server, Allison, who was absolutely wonderful. Highly recommend this spot for drinks with friends!
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