Harper's Garden
Restaurant · Rittenhouse
31 S 18th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Highlights
Inventive cocktails, New American cuisine & chic warehouse-chic atmosphere
Inventive cocktails, New American cuisine & chic warehouse-chic atmosphere
"Harper's Garden is another spot where you can soak up the sun on their patio any day of the week. So the pulled pork bánh mì sliders, tuna crudo, and potato and gruyère coquettes all have the added bonus of sunshine. Plus with $6 rosé and $7 tequila cocktails, it's an easy pre-date spot where can you can ask some ice-breaker questions before the night gets pricey somewhere else." - candis mclean
"Somehow this meeting has expanded to four people, none of whom you know very well, and you just got a last-minute Slack that a few of them are vegetarian. Harper’s Garden is the place to go. It’s big and has a spacious front patio, so you can take over a table on a sunny day or a booth inside and hash out this quarter’s strategy. When it comes to the menu, they have grilled butternut squash, potato leek soup, grilled shrimp sandwiches, and a lengthy wine list—which should also appeal to the group." - candis mclean
"The Deal: $5 Beers, $5 House Wines, $5-7 Cocktails, And $3-20 Small Plates The outdoor space at Harper’s Garden is the perfect place to sit in Center City, look out at flowers and nearby construction sites, and contemplate the fate of the world (or the Phillies). Their plant-covered deck is coveted, especially for Happy Hour when you can get smoky wings, a double-stacked burger topped with Cooper Sharp, and a martini, all for a discounted price." - candis mclean
"The main attraction at Harper’s Garden is its outdoor setup. Complete with hanging lights, overhead covering providing lots of shade, and more plants than a greenhouse, it’s one of the most scenic restaurants in town. All of their small plates, like roasted beets and pomme frites with creamy chipotle aioli, are solid, but we’re big fans of the pasta that’s served with garlicky calamari, red pepper, and seafood broth. Also, on a really warm night when you feel the need to constantly check if you’re sweating through your shirt, any of their tequila-based cocktails made with fresh fruit juices will at least help cool you down a bit." - candis mclean
"When outdoor seating started in the summer and then got extended through 2021 in the city, several restaurants became creative with their streeteries and open-air setups. And Harper’s Garden really upped the ante with their twinkly-lit greenhouses. Coming in two sizes (fitting a table that can seat up to seven or nine people), these pods illustrate just how restaurants have experimented in an attempt to stay open. Plus, they’re also insanely cozy. You can make reservations online for these first-come, first-served greenhouses which require no additional fee to dine at." - carlo mantuano, candis mclean
