Knock Restaurant and Bar

Gay bar · Washington Square West

Knock Restaurant and Bar

Gay bar · Washington Square West

225 S 12th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Highlights

Upscale cocktailing & New American dining in a stylish venue with a piano lounge & late-night scene.

225 S 12th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107 Get directions

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"The moment you step into Midtown Village’s Knock Restaurant and Bar, you’ll probably feel like you walked into one of those singing flash mobs. The gay bar has karaoke every Wednesday, piano bar-themed nights every Friday and Saturday, and some other version of music night every day in between. There’s a long u-shaped bar inside where you can get an Almond Joy martinis or just a glass of merlot. Come here for a fun night out where you can wear that new shirt you just brought, and prepare to listen to a some talented people belt out a few bangers. " - candis mclean

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@infatuation

"Knock is a restaurant and bar in the Gayborhood with show tunes night every Sunday, trivia on Monday, and karaoke every Wednesday hosted by Iris Spectre (Miss Bob & Barbara's 2024). Besides the constant entertainment, they have a huge bar where you should drink Almond Joy martinis, South Beach cosmos, or just a glass of rosé. This is a fun and chill change-of-pace spot to meet, especially if you’re looking for someone to pay off your student loan debt. And they’re always playing great music that you can even hear on the sidewalk seating. " - candis mclean

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"Knock is a restaurant and bar with showtunes night every Sunday, trivia on Monday, and karaoke every Wednesday hosted by Iris Spectre (Miss Bob & Barbara's 2024). Besides the constant entertainment, they have a huge bar where you should drink Almond Joy martinis, South Beach cosmos, or just a glass of rosé. This is a great spot to kick off your night in the neighborhood with fried calamari, salmon cakes, and chicken and mozzarella flatbreads for dinner. They’re always playing great music that you can even hear on their sidewalk seating. " - candis mclean

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"Knock is a restaurant and bar with drag performances every Wednesday and piano karaoke on Friday, Saturdays, and Sundays (when it's show tunes-themed). The bar here is long and u-shaped, and you should come for Almond Joy martinis, South Beach cosmos, or just a glass of rosé. This is a great spot to kick off your night out in the neighborhood with some fried calamari, salmon cakes, and chicken and mozzarella flatbreads for dinner. They’re always playing great music in the background that you can even hear on their sidewalk seating." - Candis R. McLean

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Ilia Mikheev

Google

Trevor makes amazing cocktails at this place. I’ve been living in the U.S. for five years, and it’s pretty rare to find a bar that makes really good cocktails compared to Europe and other countries. The atmosphere is great, and the prices are reasonable compared to other bars.

Kendra King

Google

Stopped here after yoga for a quick lunch. Got a tuna sandwich which was absolutely amazing. Tasted like my mom made it. Fries were the good kind of fries. The food was good, but the service was better. Not only was Kenny K attentive and professional, but he was also a delight. Tramble and Cecilia dropped wisdom on me like a dump truck. I learned so much about education, history, politics, culture, and theatre in the one hour I was there. Can't wait to go back and see my new friends! 10/10. Oh also the ambiance was perfection.

polka dot

Google

Matty B was amazing! Took care of us all after OURfest parade!!! Will definitely be back for him♡♡♡ Thank you so much for your great service & friendliness.

Kamila

Google

James the bartenders attitude is atrocious!! Spent most of our time by the bar trying to get his attention and the bars not even full! Will be turning right around if we walk in again and he's behind the bar!

Google

Visited Knock for the first time this evening with a large group of colleagues and it was a fair experience. Located in a historic district, Knock is one of several local businesses and shops. My party consisted of fifteen (15) professionals, all with eclectic palettes. The menu has several different options ranging from seafood, burgers, and pastas. Overall, I wasn’t impressed with the quality of the food. You’ll notice several different food options via the pictures I upload. Personally, I ordered the jumbo crab cake, as an appetizer and seafood alfredo. The jumbo crab cake, came on a bed of warm spinach and a tomato based sauce. The crab cake was not jumbo and was okay. The consistency of the crab cake was not to my liking, nor was its firmness and taste. Overall, for the cost, it wasn’t worth the value. The seafood Alfredo consists of scallops, cod fish, and shrimp. I asked could the pasta only be shrimp and the restaurant was able to accommodate that. I was very impressed with my waitperson’s follow-up to ensure that I got what I wanted. Unfortunately, the Alfredo sauce was watery and the shrimp seemed boiled. Overall, it was eatable, but not on my list of favorite dishes. Several of my colleagues ordered the NY Strip, medium well, and some of their orders can me back rare. Rare to the point that we had to send it back. Overall, the staff was friendly, the food was average, but I enjoyed the company of my colleagues in their large dining area. I don’t plan on coming back!

derrick cobey

Google

Love Knock, it’s my go to when I’m in town. It’s the perfect blend between upscale and chill. Good food, great staff, diverse in ages and energy. Awesome video nights, karaoke, etc. And the location is just perfect. They also have a late night menu. Can’t wait to get back.

Lily Parker

Google

Food and drink was good, but my god the person taking our order seemed very rushed to get us out (as in gone from restaurant) despite it not being a busy day. Do not hang trans flags if you’re going to rush two trans people who just want to enjoy drinks and a lunch.

Ruby Athena (Rubyathena)

Google

Thanks to Matthew for his excellent service, we were able to order some delicious treats! Calamari, fish & chips, chicken and wafdles, Breadpudding and cole.saw. we drank water and coffee. Everything was great!

Joslyn S.

Yelp

Good food, nice people and quick service! The team that runs the restaurant were so kind to my daughter, making her buttered noodles and bringing them out first. My turkey burger was AMAZING and my husbands burger was equally great. We didn't get to drink (early race in the morning) but those looked good too!

Kendra K.

Yelp

Stopped here after yoga for a quick lunch. Got a tuna sandwich which was absolutely amazing. Tasted like my mom made it. Fries were the good kind of fries. The food was good but the service was better. Not only was Kenny K attentive and professional, but he was also a delight. Tramble and Cecilia dropped wisdom on me like a dump truck. I learned so much about education, history, politics, culture, and theatre in the one hour I was there. Can't wait to go back and see my new friends! 10/10. Oh also the ambiance was perfection.

Harris L.

Yelp

Went there last night for some drinks. The bar was crowded so we walked to the hostess station to get a table since 70% of the tables were empty. A very non friendly hostess in sweats told us we could not sit at a table and just drink. So we left. Management needs to figure out what is wrong there.

Kyle W.

Yelp

I went here for dinner on a night out and was very impressed. The drinks were on-point and the cheeseburger with the caramelized onions stole the show. Our server was also very good and attentive to keeping our drinks filled. Overall, I would definitely return to this restaurant. We really liked the more upscale vibe on the inside which made for an enjoyable dining experience. It's also super walkable to many different bars in the area which is a nice thing.

David L s.

Yelp

We were in the gayborhood had dinner here. Everything was great, service was top Notch, food was excellent and the drinks Super tasty. Comfortable seats and it was nice being around our brothers. Just a little loud at times with one group but overall great. Going back.

Vanessa H.

Yelp

Another good time in gayborhood. Good food, good prices. Wait staff was very friendl and brought up some complementarypumpkin bread. Overall happy with my dining experience and the casual vibe of this place.

Maryann A.

Yelp

Food was delicious. Desert was ok. Service was WONDERFUL ambiance was lovely. Would definitely come here again.

Joe F.

Yelp

Went to dinner with a friend and we both ordered a cocktail with dinner. I decided on the Watermelon Sugar and he ordered a Knock Margarita. After a sip we both felt the drinks were not what we expected and asked the waiter if we could return them for wine. The waiter said that it's the policy not to refund drinks and that we had very popular cocktails that were tasty, which is why the policy existed. However, the waiter humored us and went to their supervisor and they refused to take the drinks back, meaning we had to pay for something we didn't necessarily care for. My question is, if your drinks are so popular and "tasty" then why in the actual f**k do you have a policy of no refunds? Like what medication did you steal from Judy Garland's medicine cabinet to make you think that policy was in anyway fair to customers who thought your drinks tasted like sugar toilet water? The ambiance was reminiscent of a bad Queer as Folk episode and there was more lipstick on the wine glass then the drag queen we just saw perform down the street. Eff this place and their $42 filet...which was actually pretty good.

Alexander P.

Yelp

Nice environment, but the food was underwhelming. On the spectrum between bar and restaurant, it's assuredly placing its effort on the former rather than the latter.

Yasser N.

Yelp

I just ate the special "swordfish" the fish was more than a week old. It smelled very bad and test worth. I don't recommend to eat there at all

Rocco C.

Yelp

Bartenders seem more interested in talking among themselves rather than being attentive to customers. Very poor service given there are three of them. Place has potential but the feel is weird vibe. Someone needs to KNOCK (pun intended) some sense into management and the team. Not sure this vibe will be successful much longer. After serving my drink the server never checked in again.

Yl Y.

Yelp

09/06/21: Trying to find a brunch place during Labor Day break is just such a challenge! End up coming here after 屡屡碰壁. Sitting outside and the weather is The foods are okay level. Would not recommend the sandwich as it's not that flavorful and kind of cold. But the kale salad is definitely worth trying!

Robert F.

Yelp

We got there about 4:00 so we could get a seat at the bar. There we're plenty of seats so we parked at the bar. It took about 10 minutes to get the attention of the sullen bartender who was more interested in talking with a coworker. We ordered a martini and a white rum Manhattan. The martini was weak and Bill's Manhattan was either rye or not perfect as per Bill's request. No offer was made to correct or check on us despite that the bar was empty. Used to enjoy this bar but a knucklehead bartender convinced me that you cannot go home again

Jason H.

Yelp

Knock is located near the Jefferson campus, and has both bar and restaurant area. The interior is classy, and nicely decorated. The bar section has a number of TV's, and seats maybe 50 including some tables near the bar. We went for brunch, and while the service was decent, the food was not great. The eggs in the Benedict were over cooked, and the Canadian bacon was very think and tough. The muffins were whole wheat, which wasn't mentioned in the description. The tea was only lukewarm, and didn't steep. The scrapple was very salty, and just tasted odd. The kale salad was great, except the kale was very thick and tough. While a nice space/bar, and decent service, the kitchen needs some work.

Jetia M.

Yelp

i have upside and they were offering $ .17 cashback, which Is how i heard about this place. Found the menu online, & called to place a pickup order. The person I spoke with was rude. Everything I tried to order was unavailable and they told me as if I was supposed to know the menu online was incorrect. If you want to partner with apps to bring more business, how about you actually give them good service so they'd come back, that's the point right?

Kara R.

Yelp

Stumbled upon this place while looking for a bar/restaurant on a busy Saturday night. We liked that it didn't look too busy/crowded, and it was clearly an LGBT friendly place. The host was funny and welcoming. The drinks are fabulous here. Very strong martinis for a price you are hard-pressed to find in Philly! The food was okay. Not the best food I've ever had, but not the worst either. The prices definitely took us aback a bit. We had the calamari and the fry plate. I'd come back for a martini, but I don't know if I'd have dinner here again.

Jacob M.

Yelp

The food was absolutely wonderful, service was fabulous, and their music playlist is fire!

Cesar S.

Yelp

Despite living in South Philly, Knock is my go-to "neighborhood" bar. Not only do I enjoy the casual atmosphere and eclectic variety of music, but the service as well. The entire staff (especially Howard) always make me and anyone I am with feel welcome - we have never once been made to feel uncomfortable because of our sex or gender-expression. It's the perfect bar to hang out at and unwind after a long day - and I can say with confidence the staff are one of the biggest reasons for that.

Zareena M.

Yelp

Upon entry you're welcomed by a sea of friendly faces. Fantastic penne alla vodka & flourless tort! Drinks were well made and a thoughtful variety of breads were offered during their table side service. wait staff is very attentive, food came out quickly and on point. Highly recommend! UPDATE: Came back for a another fabulous Friday! Once again the service was on point, food was phenomenal and drinks were perfectly crafted!!! Compliments to the Chef- the caesar salad w/ salmon was divine and of course the pasta dishes came out perfect. Highly recommend, see you all next Friday @ 8:30 :)

James E.

Yelp

We used to enjoy knock...especially the drinks and appetizers. We tried hamburgers, dry ..We Went back to calamari and chicken bites. Our evening at Knock was horrible, customer service below standards.. Our waiter attitude was money hungry. We ordered calamari, small, but ok. Then we ordered chicken bites, terrible..the overall experience was awful...to top it off the staff was unapologetic and just didn't give a damn.

Abraham K.

Yelp

Wonderful service and absolutely beautiful bar space. Good drink selection. The food is OK. Price point is a bit high compared to what you're served. Entrees were mostly around the $20 range and didn't seem to be fresh ingredients or all that flavorful.

Jason S.

Yelp

I just left the bar after having had dinner and a drink. After stepping away and using the facility, I came back to find someone else in my seat and my spot entirely cleared. I wasn't finished. After sitting there quietly for an hour, that's. It how you treat a customer. I'm disappointed in how I was treated. Terrible first experience in Philly.

W S.

Yelp

The staff makes this place. Good is good but hit or miss great. Stiff drinks. Again the staff is all professionals. No bs college kids

RJ R.

Yelp

The drinks are plentiful, friendly patrons and staff, the menu has expanded to include vegetarian and vegan options (and great dinner specials!) The food is delicious. (It's also a great place to have a drink and have dinner at the bar if you're going solo.)

A Q.

Yelp

I been here a lot for dinner and/or drinks when I lived in Philly. Never have I ever been ignored. I walked in around 7ish on a weekday. I was back in town on business.Both the bar area and restaurant had plenty of open seats. I decided to sit at the bar. Two bartenders on duty. Neither of them came over to greet me. I was totally ignored for about 8-10 minutes before I decided to go and spend my money some place else. I mean those two p**ks looked at me sitting there and carried on with their conversation. This place no longer exist to me. If that's how you treat your customers. Keep it up and like many other Center City businesses.They'll be closed permanently. How do you work in the hospitality industry with a rude and unprofessional attitudes? No one going to tip you. This is how they end up in a line somewhere seeking rental assistance.

Rugby8 -.

Yelp

Tremendous food, great servers, great drinks, great prices!!! We've been going here for years, and over the past 12 months, the food has gotten even better!!! Tyler is a tremendous server, with a dry wit .....and, he puts up with this old man's bad jokes

Brianna D.

Yelp

This dive does not even deserve one star. Don't ever go to this bar. Not only is the food terrible and overpriced but the manager Howard is the biggest jerk you'll ever speak with. I called and complained about the food we got because the caesar salad was so drenched with dressing that the lettuce was soggy and the portions were ridiculously small for how much the salad cost. Also my girlfriend got calamari that was also a ridiculously small portion for the price. We were told it was too late to exchange the food because the kitchen closed which is absurd. We also did not feel welcome there from the minute we walked in. I called and i told the manager Howard of our experience and he did nothing but give me extremely rude responses and was belittling me the entire time. He hung up on me the first 2 times i called him and the third time he yelled at me on the phone of which i have the phone calls recorded and i am reporting this to the better business bureau because it was incredibly unprofessional. I have literally never had such a terrible experience in my life and my family runs a very creditable restaurant chain and would never ever treat a customer in such a way. This is not how you run a business, the customer is always right and deserves to be heard regardless of when the complaint is made, Howard was actually laughing at me on the phone saying that i was calling too many days after our visit to Knock, I explained to him that the reason i had not called yet was because i was trying to locate the receipt since most businesses will always need an order number to refer to... this guy clearly was just born yesterday and he needs to be reported for his lack of professionalism. I am completely appalled by this and last but not least, this business is absolutely bias towards females, if you are a female and you plan on visiting here dont waste your time because you will be stared at the entire time you're there because apparently only Gay men are allowed here. ABSOLUTELY DESPICABLE!!!!

Angie B.

Yelp

I love Knock. The drinks are strong, the bartenders are attentive and there's a piano bar. What more could you want? I've had food here and it's good. Larry, the manager, is amazing. I appreciate you, Knock.

Justin B.

Yelp

Went here today for my sister in laws birthday. Really nice place. I got the turkey BLT and it wasn't lunch meat. It was thick pieces of turkey. Also the French fries were awesome. Perfectly crispy. Wait staff was extremely attentive. Bathroom was like a sauna. That last thing is not a complaint either. No one likes to go somewhere with a cold bathroom. I swear some of these places keep their bathrooms cold on purpose. I think they want to avoid lines created by someone just sitting in there. So they go out of their way to make the bathroom an uncomfortable experience. Not this place! I went in there multiple times during our lunch. I wasn't disappointed once. The only down side is someone cut the cord on the cappuccino maker. You'll have to stick with regular coffee.

melissa w.

Yelp

Went here for Valentine's Day dinner and absolutely loved it! The food was great. They had a special Valentine's Day menu in addition to the regular menu. The server made us stuffed olives special for our dirty martinis! Dessert was great too, but the staff and atmosphere were the highlights. Super friendly and funny! I'd love to go there again! John was terrific and made us feel so welcome!

Peter M.

Yelp

TL;DR: Great service, drinks and dessert. Food is hit or miss depending on your selection. Food: Ahi tuna appetizer was a hit. They were out of lobster flatbread (due to a menu change) so we went with Sausage. It was warm. But between the crust and cheese, it had the consistency of frozen pizza. The sausage was good, though. Chicken Piccata was OK. Based on the ingredients, they could have used either a bowl or a plate. They chose the latter and the sauce, while delicious, settled to the bottom of the plate, out of reach of the chicken and pasta. It was actually better the next day as leftovers once it congealed. Stuffed Chicken Breast was excellent. Tasty great combination. Dessert: We had key lime pie and Italian cream cake. Both were delicious. Service: Excellent. Water was kept filled constantly. My visiting family said the bar service and drinks were good. Rolls were refilled too. Return: Since it's a gay bar and I'm not, probably not.

Pedro M.

Yelp

I visit Philadelphia every few weeks to see my family, so I patronize Knock, which is near their home. I had ordered several drinks on my last visit and was enjoying the conversations with the other patrons. When the employee brought food to the bar, he made rude comments about me to the bartender. The remarks were inappropriate and unwarranted because I was minding my own business. The bartender should have reprimanded his colleague, but instead, engaged in that infantile mindset. Did he think I was hearing impaired? Small, ignorant being. Now, I cannot patronize Knock again. Keep this in mind when you enter Knock prepared to leave your money there. If you have any question about the veracity of the incident, contact me for time, day, and a complete account of the incident.

William A.

Yelp

This place continues to go downhill. Long time employee's have left. The food has gone downhill but the prices have gone up. This use to be a class act. But the absentee owner is letting this run down till the lease is up.

Rhett B.

Yelp

Visited Knock for the first time this evening with a large group of colleagues and it was a fair experience. Located in a historic district, Knock is one of several local businesses and shops. My party consisted of fifteen (15) professionals, all with eclectic palettes. The menu has several different options ranging from seafood, burgers, and pastas. Overall, I wasn't impressed with the quality of the food. You'll notice several different food options via the pictures I upload. Personally, I ordered the jumbo crab cake, as an appetizer and seafood alfredo. The jumbo crab cake, came on a bed of warm spinach and a tomato based sauce. The crab cake was not jumbo and was okay. The consistency of the crab cake was not to my liking, nor was its firmness and taste. Overall, for the cost, it wasn't worth the value. The seafood Alfredo consists of scallops, cod fish, and shrimp. I asked could the pasta only be shrimp and the restaurant was able to accommodate that. I was very impressed with my waitperson's follow-up to ensure that I got what I wanted. Unfortunately, the Alfredo sauce was watery and the shrimp seemed boiled. Overall, it was eatable, but not on my list of favorite dishes. Several of my colleagues ordered the NY Strip, medium well, and some of their orders can me back rare. Rare to the point that we had to send it back. Overall, the staff was friendly, the food was average, but I enjoyed the company of my colleagues in their large dining area. I don't plan on coming back!

Dave L.

Yelp

Holy moly, considering how classy their interior is, their gargantuan drinks may come as a surprise. (I sure was surprised.) I swear, one drink can easily serve two, possibly three. If you decide to forgo their cocktail hour, there's ample seating for you to wine and dine the (wo-)man of the week, for brunch, lunch, or dinner. And if you decide to forgo cocktails altogether, get yourself an orange juice and cranberry, then grimace if anyone asks what it is.

Patrick G.

Yelp

Today was my first time for brunch. I order the Smoked Salmon. My plate arrived, I thought my friend ordered the linguini. He said that's your order. Well, I didn't remember that linguini was part of the Smoked Salmon. It was delicious - the waiter said it was Smoked Trout. I thought to myself - boy I thought I read Salmon. Oh well I guess needed more Vitimins. Anyway, got the bill, and moderate to average price; it said Smoked Salmon. They happened to give me the wrong order; but it was great! By the way, they mentioned my order was sitting in back and I was not going crazy! My lovely waitress, she brought a bag out with my Smoked Salmon! 10 Stars!

Mike P.

Yelp

I came to have a drink, watch the NBA finals and enjoy my Sunday. Talking to the staff they mentioned the menu item "Knockin' Chicken Bites" was a good choice for food at the bar, along with the "Chopped Bleu Salad." I ordered the chicken bites and they were great! - served on top of some mixed greens and Swiss Chard- Yummy! I asked for extra BBQ sauce and.. was not charged extra for it. The Ranch, BBQ, and Blue Cheese were of high quality and tasty. The bartender and staff made the evening enjoyable! I'd return.

John S.

Yelp

Hi Darlings! Hubs and I did an impromptu visit to The City of Brotherly Love last Sunday. We walked here, there, and everywhere (covering *7* miles!) and worked up a bodacious appetite, figuring a nice meal at Knock is in order. We'll ignore the fact that this outing also served as our 15th anniversary dinner (go us!). We've been here a few times before, but it *has* been quite a number of years since our last visit, so this was a highly anticipated experience (after all, we walked 7 miles you know!!). Of course you're interested more in the place itself, so without further ado, let's get down to business. (Oh...hey Jonathan!!) Service is impeccable. No complaints whatsoever. Our server was a lovely guy...very polite and accommodating. The meal itself was well-paced; we didn't experience long wait times between salads and the entrees, nor did the entrees come out while chowing down on the salads...so props there. Everyone we came into contact with was professional as you would expect in a higher-end restaurant. Food: Very good. Just as good as I remember it years back. Drinks: The two Kahlua and Baileys were even better! (hiccup!) Your host was feeling pretty good :) Other: there is a bar area where friends can meet up and enjoy drinks and bar snacks, and there are TV monitors in that area. The dining area is a bit quieter and more intimate. Window seating is available but that typically depends on how busy it is. One thing darlings, is if you're planning to dine here on holidays (like Valentine's Day), a reservation is highly recommended. So there you have it. We definitely look forward to a return. Ciao...TTFN! Your Host.

Mike M.

Yelp

Why do they keep it Soooo Hot? You walk in and start Sweating it is that Warm. Made a comment to Bartender and he said talk off my shirt. I know it's an Older Crowd but we have Coronavirus going around.

Jennifer G.H. W.

Yelp

Flatbreads? Sausage ones with brocolli and asparagus with lobster meat, mac and cheese with bleu cheese...how yummy it was! The decor was quite warm and inviting and service was excellent. What a great find in Philly!

Philip R.

Yelp

Great food for breakfast! Very nice place and wonderful service! They have outdoor seating too!

Erin R.

Yelp

Came here for dinner after the drag show at iCandy. I ordered the chicken croquettes and the margarita flatbread. I was with a group of 10 and we were hoping for the croquettes as an app, but everything took a while and it all came out together. The croquettes were terrible. Terrible! They were oddly large, very dry and flavorless. My margarita flatbread had was too much balsamic vinegar on it so didn't check the box for me. My friend's lobster flatbread was very dry. I would not recommend eating here.

Moe W.

Yelp

As much as I have loved coming to KNOCK for over 13 years, the past few months have been extremely disappointing. 2 times this past week I had unsatisfactory service. I waited over 30 minutes for food (and I just cancelled the order and left) - the place was NOT busy - and the second time I sat at the bar - the bar was NOT busy - and was totally ignored for service. The bartenders were busy having a conversation on the other side of the bar. I decided not to interrupt. I hope that someone in management reads this and remedies the situation. It's no wonder the other bars in the area are PACKED on weekend nights and Knock is not. Please improve customer service!

Mick D.

Yelp

I quite frankly don't get why people crowd this place, except that it seems to be a popular spot for the older gay locals, and centrally located in the Gayborhood. While the atmosphere is pleasant to look at, there's not enough bar space, and the bartenders routinely seem aloof, if not overwhelmed. Getting a drink is a test of any man's patience here. I'm hardly a penny pincher when it comes to drinks, but I was kind of shocked at the $8+ charge (at happy hour, yet!) for a Jim Beam on the rocks. This is ludicrous. I'm totally unimpressed. Okay place to meet your friends, but we nabbed one drink and moved on. There are friendlier, better places to imbibe in Philly than here.

Tim S.

Yelp

Have you ever wondered how it would feel to dine at a nursing home?? C'mon.....you know that you have. Well if you have, all you need to do is head over to Knock to get a first hand experience, complete with the enchanting scent of soiled Depends! Honestly, the experience was less than expected, believe it or not. The service and food were lackluster, all complimented by a tired setting. Unfortunately for me, I chose this sad little venue to celebrate a friend's birthday. I personally went over the same afternoon as my dinner reservation to coordinate a cake for my friend, who would never let me do so in person. So much for going out of my way to do something nice for a friend. So, let's flash forward to our actual meal. Our passable dinner came and went. There was a raucous memorial going on for some deceased drag queen (or similar local character), which only added to the ambiance...insert obvious sarcasm. When our "dining" experience ended, I expected our server to bring the cake that I had arranged for that afternoon. Instead he simply brought me the bill. I could have said something at that point, but my friend would have been upset, so I let the moment pass. Upon leaving, I talked to an apathetic host/manager in order to let him know my displeasure with the entire situation, but he just tried to turn things on me as if it were my fault and made absolutely NO effort to make amends. Whatever. He is the main reason for this review. You know who you are. So if you are looking to dine with the living dead, this is the place for you! You Have Been Warned!

Larry S.

Yelp

Great service and attentive staff (May have been one of the owners)? I may have ordered incorrectly, but not pleased with the kitchen or chef. I'm usually more specific, and I was not in ordering.

Ettore M.

Yelp

Just had dinner last night at knock we had a steak last night which was amazing shrimp cocktail always amazing . I have to say their new chef who ever it may be is outstanding the food there has been so good I have been there three times just this month. And Dinning outside a plus , I just wanna say thank you !!

Julie S.

Yelp

I enjoyed the three simple apps I ordered to share with friends and it was we were very satisfied! I would recommend ordering the following (if you're looking for bite sized snacks to go with your cold drink in hand: -Fried Mozzarella: huge slices of cheesy mozzarella with marinara sauce -Medley Fries: Mixed with sweet potato fries and jalepenos and comes with an aioli dipping sauce -Chicken Tenders: Big sized and deliciously coated tenders with a side of fries Another plus of swinging by on Wednesdays is that they have karaoke night!

Erin F.

Yelp

Came here for lunch today as we just happened to be passing by. I had no expectations, but immediately upon walking in I realized this was a much older crowd bar / restaurant. Heads turned and looked at us for what felt like minutes. Finally we were told to sit wherever. The restaurant itself feels very dated. Also my menu had food stains all over it and the half booths had a lot of rips and tears. -- Our server was nice, but definitely favored the other crowd around us. Majority seemed like regulars so it can be understandable. We both ordered the turkey club. One with house chips and one with fries. What changes the whole experience of Knock for me was this $9 turkey club. I was so surprised at how delicious it was. The turkey was thick and so juicy and the chips were great! I ate every last bite. I don't know if I will ever be back, but if you find yourself here at Knock... Turkey Club is where it's at.

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Matty B was amazing! Took care of us all after OURfest parade!!! Will definitely be back for him♡♡♡ Thank you so much for your great service & friendliness.

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Food was delicious. Desert was ok. Service was WONDERFUL ambiance was lovely. Would definitely come here again.

Joe F.

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Alexander P.

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Nice environment, but the food was underwhelming. On the spectrum between bar and restaurant, it's assuredly placing its effort on the former rather than the latter.

Yasser N.

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I just ate the special "swordfish" the fish was more than a week old. It smelled very bad and test worth. I don't recommend to eat there at all

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The food was absolutely wonderful, service was fabulous, and their music playlist is fire!

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The staff makes this place. Good is good but hit or miss great. Stiff drinks. Again the staff is all professionals. No bs college kids

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Visited Knock for the first time this evening with a large group of colleagues and it was a fair experience. Located in a historic district, Knock is one of several local businesses and shops. My party consisted of fifteen (15) professionals, all with eclectic palettes. The menu has several different options ranging from seafood, burgers, and pastas. Overall, I wasn't impressed with the quality of the food. You'll notice several different food options via the pictures I upload. Personally, I ordered the jumbo crab cake, as an appetizer and seafood alfredo. The jumbo crab cake, came on a bed of warm spinach and a tomato based sauce. The crab cake was not jumbo and was okay. The consistency of the crab cake was not to my liking, nor was its firmness and taste. Overall, for the cost, it wasn't worth the value. The seafood Alfredo consists of scallops, cod fish, and shrimp. I asked could the pasta only be shrimp and the restaurant was able to accommodate that. I was very impressed with my waitperson's follow-up to ensure that I got what I wanted. Unfortunately, the Alfredo sauce was watery and the shrimp seemed boiled. Overall, it was eatable, but not on my list of favorite dishes. Several of my colleagues ordered the NY Strip, medium well, and some of their orders can me back rare. Rare to the point that we had to send it back. Overall, the staff was friendly, the food was average, but I enjoyed the company of my colleagues in their large dining area. I don't plan on coming back!

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Great food for breakfast! Very nice place and wonderful service! They have outdoor seating too!

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Great service and attentive staff (May have been one of the owners)? I may have ordered incorrectly, but not pleased with the kitchen or chef. I'm usually more specific, and I was not in ordering.

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