Silk City Diner Bar & Lounge
Diner and Lounge$$$$
Northern Liberties - Fishtown, Philadelphia
The experts at Visit Philly and Men's Health Mag recommend this place
"omg. the chicken and waffles is amazing with the silk 75!"(11 Tips)
"great dance floor just feet away from the diner."(3 Tips)
"I love their grilled cheese sandwich and their mac n cheese!!!!!!!!"(10 Tips)
"Buttermilk fried chicken kind of night."(3 Tips)
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Erik CintronJuly 22, 2014This newly become hipster diner is fun, with it's new beer garden that is really funky. Saw the owner means a lot. Food is comfort and good real friendly staff and good prices. Live bands some night- Philly.comNovember 1, 2013Silk City is not only a great spot to grab some night-time munchies, it also has a great dance floor just feet away from the diner. Thursday and Saturday nights are the wildest. Read more
HutcHFebruary 4, 2016The pork and sweet potato empañadas were to die for! Cool and relaxing atmosphere. Not only popular because of DDD, but it's actually well liked by the locals.
Chelsea NortonMay 15, 2017I swear by their brunch! Fried green tomatoes are a must, whenever they are available. The shrimp and grits are almost like heaven. I have heard that the pulled pork hash is obnoxiously good.- GeorgeneFebruary 18, 2015Have had fantastic specials and breakfasts here! For vegetable lovers: more choices please, with less salt and oil. The spinach last night was intensely salty and oily. And I love the flavor of salt!
Brendan RastetterAugust 10, 2014You'll find some pretty amazing fried chicken and corn bread here. It was a complete surprise for me. A night of dancing, beers and their chicken will put a smile on your face.
Love Silk City. Great funky diner feel, fantastic food. Love the large backyard for dining al fresco. Good beer selection.
Daniel GavinMarch 15, 2018Fried chicken, mashed potatoes and greens are covered in a little bit of honey whichis a game-changer. Their classic burger also great.
This typical looking diner serves up anything but standard brunch fare on the inside. Order the smothered chicken and waffles and a Pimms Cup: Pimms, fresh lime, ginger beer, cucumber and mint.- Silk City's duck-confit spring rolls, pulled pork empanadas and shrimp-and-crab pot stickers made for crispy golden highlights in a 2008 episode of Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives.
Derya MTAugust 25, 2018The food is great. Chicken &waffles, eggs benedict, silk cakes are favs. We come here almost every weekend.
Lynne CDecember 3, 2011The Jaded Ruby is sooo good! It's like grapefruit juice with a surprise. Also the Bloody Mary is perfect too. You can't go wrong with either one first thing in the morning ;)
AmayaAugust 6, 2014Eat from their incredible menu outside on the awesome patio. Or do what we did and dance in the rain. :)
Gloria MNovember 20, 2022The enclosed garden is magical! The heat lamps make it a toasty and beautiful spot for a fall dinner.
Justin RooksApril 18, 2018The music the food the atmosphere. I mean literally this place is everything!- Philadelphia MagazineJanuary 3, 2012There are those among us who would sooner die than drink inside Silk City, but we love sitting out in the beer garden. It’s always a friendly mix of people, and good for large groups.
Lakisha MaldonadoApril 18, 2015OMG! There Tai chicken wings, mac n cheese and fries with cheese and bacon... sssooo delicious! Very good food..
If you're looking for a hip diner with a hipper menu and a place to dance the night away on a Saturday to indie, pop, rock & hip-hop without the cliche fist pumping crowd, than this is your spot.
StacksApril 29, 2013The mac and cheese was delicious! Waited a long time after ordering and the waitress comped our meal, which was nice . It was worth the wait anyway!
Brian ParkMarch 13, 2014Great entree specials. Things to try: Salmon w/ RIsotto, Meatloaf, fish n chips. Brunch is also bomb.
Ted HNovember 16, 2014Delicious higher end diner food. Service isn't awesome and it can get crowded, but food and beer are good.
Men's Health MagNovember 8, 2011The gravy French fries taste even better with a local brew (try the Kenzinger), and they're delivered by girls with skirts so short they look like they're made with cocktail napkins.
Join DJ DEEJAY, Brian Cassidy and Paul Thorson every Saturday Night playing Top 40 and all of your favorite throwbacks from 10pm - 2am! Cover charge applies.
Philadelphia MagazineSeptember 15, 2010Awesome Outdoor Dining. Order a fresh limeade margarita, kick back, and marvel that you’re on a tropical island on an otherwise grim stretch of Spring Garden. Read more
B. Supreme-HurtadoJune 1, 2018Drinks were mixed well. Spinach was delicious. Macaroni dish needs some more imagination. Flavor was bland and the center was dry. On the dance floor side, crowd was great. Bartenders were friendly
Arnold J. Malerman, DDSJanuary 22, 2017Great coffee & desserts. Heavy handed with hot peppers in/on appetizers & desserts. Not everyone a hot pepper fan, limiting available choices.
Chel CastelJune 19, 2017This place is a 3 in one. Club/old-school diner/outdoor garden. A little gem for sure.
Stacy KelleyDecember 8, 2015Buttermilk Fried Chicken with honey, mashed potatoes and jalapeño corn muffin
Tristan RhodesideOctober 1, 2016More of a diner themed bar, but the fried chicken is excellent as well as the coffee and pie.- June JonesOctober 19, 2014Buttermilk fried chicken kind of night. Also the spicy chicken breast sandwhich was great last night.
Ahmie BecksNovember 9, 2014Fun atmosphere and great drink selection. Late night music makes for a dance party. Very crowded.
Cold or hot... The soups are incredible! They are always very creative or traditional with spunk. 👍
Every Saturday is a super fun & more fun dance party! Leave your pretentious nature at the door and DANCE!!!
- Philadelphia MagazineDecember 2, 2011The beer garden is always good for a good time, great drinks and fun people; that's why it's one of Philly's best bars. Read more
Rover MondaysAugust 31, 2011Rover is at Silk City every 5th monday of the year. Make sure to join us for Halloween...after all - it is on a Monay!!!
Amelia FeinsteinNovember 4, 2012Edamame is very good and a nice treat. Homemade ice creams for dessert.
Sara CaprittiJune 7, 2010Relax out back in the "beer garden" - since it's summertime I highly recommend getting yourself a 19th hole (sweet tea vodka and silk's homemade lemonade).
Sophia HJuly 14, 2015Had my 21st birthday here. Bartender gave a free birthday shot to each of my friends and me!
Chefs FeedAugust 22, 2014Marc Vetri, chef of Alla Spina, eats here on his nights off. He loves the Blackened fish tacos. Read more
BrittanyJuly 23, 2014Pay $5 cover to hear an iPod play jt all night on a Saturday if that's your thing
TV Food MapsAugust 26, 2014
There's so many out-of-rhythmed-white-girls here. It's ridiculous.
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Silk City Diner Bar & Lounge
435 Spring Garden St (at 5th St)
Philadelphia, PA 19123
United States
Philadelphia, PA 19123
United States
Closed until 10:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 10:00 AM–2:00 AM
(215) 592-8838
View menu on https://www.silkcityphilly.com/menus
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Music
Live Music
TouchTunes Jukebox
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails
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