Will BYOB

French restaurant · East Passyunk Crossing

Will BYOB

French restaurant · East Passyunk Crossing

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1911 E Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19148

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Nestled on East Passyunk Avenue, this cozy French-inspired café is a must-visit for genius seasonal dishes and a charming BYOB atmosphere.  

Featured in The Infatuation
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1911 E Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19148 Get directions

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1911 E Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19148 Get directions

+1 215 271 7683

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alcohol
wine
dinner
dessert
wheelchair accessible entrance

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Mar 4, 2025

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"Will BYOB, one of Eater Philly’s 38 essential restaurants in the city, will serve its last dish later this spring. Chef-owner Chris Kearse is shutting the doors at the small French-inspired eatery on East Passyunk Avenue to head to Old City, where he plans to open a bigger French restaurant called Forsythia. Kearse debuted Will in 2012 after honing his skills at notable spots Alinea, Tru, and Charlie Trotter’s in Chicago, French Laundry in northern California, and Lacroix and Pumpkin in Philly. The restaurant uses seasonal, locally sourced ingredients for a menu that changes almost daily. Its last day is June 2, Philly Mag reports." - Rachel Vigoda

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"You should go to Will for dinner at some point, and it should be for a special occasion. It doesn’t look like much inside, but this place makes some of the best French food you’ll get in the city. Most days they do an a la carte menu where you can pick from combinations you probably haven’t seen before, like Burgundy snails that come in a miso sauce with a side of grits, but on Sundays they do a prix fixe menu where you’ll get a reasonably-priced $45 four-course meal. It’s the kind of affordable special occasion dinner spot you need when you spent your entire paycheck on a new sofa that comes with a storage ottoman, and totally forgot that your mom’s birthday is in a week." - Sydney McElwee

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"Will BYOB, located on East Passyunk Avenue, is another venue participating in Tasting Collective's Philadelphia launch. Members can enjoy unique dishes not found on the regular menu and provide direct feedback to the chef." - Rachel Vigoda

Tasting Collective, a Modern Dinner Club, Expands to Philadelphia - Eater Philly
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Dina Christensen

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Was there for a birthday dinner, each dish was a culinary masterpiece. Seriously, no exaggeration! As if chef makes each plate individually! Beautiful presentation too. You can bring your own wine and save considerable sum of money. It is a quiet place with pleasant atmosphere; for small groups (1-6).

Raymart Crave

Google
Did a five course tasting menu from Will BYOB with my partner and it was well worth it. Like the name suggests, bring your own bottle and they'll happily open it for you. The standout among all five dishes was the lamb with sun chokes. The chef does a wonderful job with the New American style with influences from Portugal, Spain, and France. Happy eating and remember: don't deny, satisfy!

Koba Khitalishvili

Google
Decent fine dining place for a quite evening with a significant other or a small group of friends. It's BYOB which is a big plus. I am not a fan of exquisite but small meals, so I give this place a three star. The menu felt limited. The area itself is great and full of other little food places.

Marietta Galvez

Google
Except for the street parking, we were happy and satisfied with our dinner, the theme was truffle night. The food was delicious , portions were just right, service was impeccable. My husband and I would come back anytime and bring our foodie friends.

Jonathan Jones

Google
Third time at Will BYOB and it has NEVER let me down. Utterly amazing food, even for those who may be hesitant of French cuisine. A great spot for any occasion.

Sean Pondinas

Google
Will BYOB really made a special day all the more so. We were lucky enough to enjoy the monthly tasting menu for our anniversary dinner. From the moment we sat down until the moment we left, it was one of our best dining experiences. The food was creative, extremely delicious, and exciting. The service was warm, fun, and well coordinated. They also added a couple of touches that made our anniversary all the more memorable.

Tracey Zellmann

Google
I ate their with my wife and daughter just before Thanksgiving. I had read great reviews, especially from the New York Times as one of the things to do if you had 36 hours in Philadelphia. All things considered, we were disappointed. The cook and his preparations demonstrate sophisticated handling of sauces and preparation. However, the tastes don't measure up. My daughter appreciated the mastery that created the foam, but the gnocchi was bland and pasty. I was looking forward to the tasting menu but it was only available if all three of us ordered it. My wife felt her scallops were ordinary. I was happy with the 2 square inches of duck breast I got, but that's not enough to enjoy. Definitely would not go back nor recommend to a friend. That said, there were customers there who were repeating regulars, so some people must enjoy it.

mary mastrobuoni

Google
We had an excellent dinner at Will last night. Enjoyed the excellent food and service. Especially enjoyed the mushroom appetizer, beet salad and loved the agnolotti entree. Will definitely recommend and return. When you want a delightful french restaurant, Will is the place to go. Can't forget to mention the lavender ice cream with lemon for dessert - to die for!!!!