"We went here for Mother's Day. The place only had two other groups to wait on and yet service was abysmal. The food took forever to arrive and after an hour when everyone finally got their food, my mother's food still hadn't arrived. They forgot to place her order! When it finally did come, it wasn't what she had ordered. Thanks for a great Mother's Day, guys! We will definitely not recommend this place to anyone."

Dined on 5/12/2013

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Review 2 for Slate - Philadelphia

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Less than Diner Quality

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 5/10/2013

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"If "comfort food" means cooking without distinction, Slate has succeeded. The food here was mediocre at best, and overpriced for what tasted like frozen and/or pre-packaged offerings. My "stuffed" lamb burger was skimpy and had none of the promised feta cheese stuffing, while the accompanying truffle dusted fries were soggy. The key lime pie I ordered for dessert tasted like it came right out of the bakery department of my local grocery store. This modest meal, plus two glasses of house wine, set me back more than $50. My two dining companions' meals didn't look any better. Noise reverberates off the walls in this bare-bones atmosphere, trying to come off as hip, and the service is equally uninspired."

Dined on 5/10/2013

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Review 3 for Slate - Philadelphia

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

We sat outside on a nice evening.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/27/2013

2012

Dined on 04/27/2013

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"We sat outside on a nice evening. Portions are small for the price paid. Tables were a bit wobbly, but we guess that is to be expected with outdoor furniture. Overall the food was good but we feel the experience could have been enhanced with a little better service. Thanks."

Dined on 04/27/2013

2012

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Review 4 for Slate - Philadelphia

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Delightful food, friendly,

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/25/2013

2005

Dined on 04/25/2013

2005

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Delightful food, friendly, knowledgeable and attentive wait staff. We will dine there again soon."

Dined on 04/25/2013

2005

Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem

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Review 5 for Slate - Philadelphia

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Fun bar. Great food. This

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/13/2013

2005

Dined on 04/13/2013

2005

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Fun bar. Great food. This restaurant is such a sleeper and I'm not sure why. Food is always great. Drinks and bar scene are terrific also."

Dined on 04/13/2013

2005

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, special occasion

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Review 6 for Slate - Philadelphia

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

It was great, service was

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/06/2013

2013

Dined on 04/06/2013

2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"It was great, service was very slow!"

Dined on 04/06/2013

2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups

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Review 7 for Slate - Philadelphia

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Yummy and relaxed

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/22/2013

2013

Dined on 03/22/2013

2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Three of us went to Slate for a pre-theatre dinner on a Friday. Intimate setting. Wait staff was terrific. The Slate Stuffed Burger (burger stuffed w short ribs, mushrooms, blue cheese) was scrumptious. Bangers and Mash very tasty. Service was excellent. We're not drinkers so can't rate the bar. Definitely would go back again. Thanks Slate!"

Dined on 03/22/2013

2013

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Review 8 for Slate - Philadelphia

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Our waitress was also the

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/20/2013

2009

Dined on 03/20/2013

2009

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Our waitress was also the bartender which caused her to be inattentive to the table. We both ordered steaks and were not provided with steak knives so had to ask for them."

Dined on 03/20/2013

2009

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Review 9 for Slate - Philadelphia

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Slate is a nice little restaurant

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/23/2013

2008

Dined on 03/23/2013

2008

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Slate is a nice little restaurant convenient to local theaters and comedy clubs. It has a good bar selection and reasonable prices. The initial service was quick, but our waitress oddly didn't check back about refilling our empty wine glasses and when we flagged someone down it still took quite awhile for the place only being half full. The calamari was very good, and our entrees were good. Not actually remarkable, but good. No idea if they have dessert, again our waitress didn't ask."

Dined on 03/23/2013

2008

Special Features: vibrant bar scene

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Review 10 for Slate - Philadelphia

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We chose Slate based on other

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/02/2013

2011

Dined on 03/02/2013

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We chose Slate based on other Open Table reviews and we were not disappointed! Everything about our visit was outstanding. For starters we had the short rib mac and cheese and a special, duck confit and goat cheese spring rolls with a mild chipotle sauce. Both were full of flavor. Next we had the flank steak with parmesan fries and scallops with fig jam(another starter.) The flank steak was tender and the fries were addictive. The scallops were perfectly cooked and just the right balance of salty and sweet. We just barely had room to share the chocolate mousse cake for dessert, but somehow ate every bite. The wait staff and host were welcoming, friendly, and efficient. Highly recommended!"

Dined on 03/02/2013

2011

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem

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Review 11 for Slate - Philadelphia

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great find just off Rittenhouse

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/16/2013

2011

Dined on 02/16/2013

2011

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"A friend and I went for dinner before an 8pm show on a Saturday. This restaurant is very conveniently located near the Adrienne and the Comedy Club on Sansom St. Our waitress was brand new, however, the Bartender was very knowledgeable about the menu and wine pairings, and a manager came out while we were eating to check on us. We ordered the lobster bisque, mussels, the veggie pasta and the mahi mahi (daily special). Everything was tremendous -- even from the very beginning: the bread they gave us came with a gorgeously aromatic rosemary olive oil that was delightful. The sides for the mahi mahi included truffled mashed potatoes, which while decadent were absolutely amazing. I'd definitely return."

Dined on 02/16/2013

2011

Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic

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Review 12 for Slate - Philadelphia

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Totally lovely brunch. Great

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/10/2013

2008

Dined on 02/10/2013

2008

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

"Totally lovely brunch. Great waitstaff. We came in for a birthday brunch and all agreed that it was a great time. Food was terrific ad the bread pudding and carrot cake brought for my friend's birthday were unbelievable!"

Dined on 02/10/2013

2008

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, special occasion

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