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Koo Zee Doo
Our small, charming BYOB in Northern Liberties specializes in the traditional rustic flavors of Portuguese cuisine. The a la carte menu is served in large family style portions that invite sharing.
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86 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Rating Breakdown 86 reviews
5 stars
(52)
4 stars
(25)
3 stars
(7)
2 stars
(1)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- fit for foodies(65)
- neighborhood gem(59)
- romantic(32)
- special occasion(28)
- good for groups(25)
- hot spot(9)
Koo Zee Doo Reviews List
Review 1 for Koo Zee Doo
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Some of the best food in the city; it is both unique and true to its origins. It would be nice for the inclusion of a wine list (with some ports) as well as the acceptance of credit cards"
Dined on 5/19/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 2 for Koo Zee Doo
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Absolutely loved it. They honored all my requests and the food was delicious."
Dined on 5/19/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 3 for Koo Zee Doo
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Went for Mother's Day brunch an was excellent. They do such a great job here all around. Easily one of the best byob's in the city."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic
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Review 4 for Koo Zee Doo
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Wonderful Experience!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Although this restaurant has been open for a number of years we never got around to eating there until Mother's Day and now we 're sorry that we waited. Everyone was very pleased with the food as it was great. We won't wait very long before going back to Koo Zee Doo."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 5 for Koo Zee Doo
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Good portuguese.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Went for mother's day brunch, my wife and in-laws are portuguese. We all enjoy it, the food was pretty good. However no serving bread (on a portuguese table) was a let down. A side of biscuits was an option, but it's not the same. You just need bread to wipe your plates clean."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 6 for Koo Zee Doo
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Delicious tasting menu
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Since everything on the menu looked delicious, we ordered the tasting menu, $50 each, 5 courses and loved it. We loved every dish although I think the sardine and the monkfish were both standouts. Also loved the octopus cooked with ham, the chicken gizzards, and a little coconut tart."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 7 for Koo Zee Doo
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Wonderful food and service. Love that the kitchen is in the main dining space. We had plenty of food to share between three of us. Two app, one entree and dessert. Would recommend all the dishes apps - chicken gizzards, octopus, entree steak and potatoes (a little salty for me) and dessert devine - coconut custard. Just thinking about it makes my mouth water!"
Dined on 5/05/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 8 for Koo Zee Doo
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
WOW
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We ate at Koo Zee Doo last night and it was one of our most memorable dining experiences anywhere including all of Philadelphia, many trips to France, Belgium, Holland, and Italy. The room is warm and welcoming, the staff are attractive, friendly and experienced. The food is sufficiently different to be exciting without being out of range for any reasonably adventurous eater. The concept is family style sharing so it would be most fun if you come in a group of 6 or so, but we were only two and it was great. The waitress explained it is good to order two beginning dishes and one entree and she was right on; we had the octopus and croquettes first and baked duck rice as an entree; excellent. We will be back often, it is our new favorite."
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 9 for Koo Zee Doo
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Koo Zee Doo is a stand-out.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Extremely knowledgeable and friendly staff helped us find our way around the Portuguese menu for an distinctive and memorable meal. Even among the diversity of Philly's restaurants, Koo Zee Doo is a stand-out."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 10 for Koo Zee Doo
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
If you have not tried yet, GO!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"This was our 4th trip to Koo Zee Doo and it just keeps getting better. We took my father-in-law with us and ate in the back patio area. Very quiet. We all had the $50 5-course dinner and enjoyed every bite. The sauce used with the prawns was outstanding. A couple of rolls were used to get every drop!!"
Dined on 04/27/2013
2009
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 11 for Koo Zee Doo
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Menu is very different in
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Menu is very different in a good way. Large sharing portions"
Dined on 04/27/2013
2001
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 12 for Koo Zee Doo
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Amazing food and love the
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Amazing food and love the family-style sharing! It gives your whole group a chance to try everything - and you can't go wrong. The octopus in gravy is one of my favorite things in the whole world, and the pork special was out of this world. Next time I return I'll have to buy a bottle of their house-made piri piri hot sauce!"
Dined on 04/24/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 13 for Koo Zee Doo
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
if you haven't you should
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This is an amazing place. For real, we ate our faces off for $61. $61!!!! We had the sardines, spicy shrimp, spicy seafood salad (I can't wait to have this again), and the croquettes. We were stuffed! And we were absolutely bowled over by the quality of the food and the expertise and helpfulness of the service. The server didn't try to sell us on an entrada and encouraged our interest in more challenging firsts. I can't wait to go back."
Dined on 04/19/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 14 for Koo Zee Doo
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Easily one of the best restaurant
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Easily one of the best restaurant experience I ever had."
Dined on 04/10/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 15 for Koo Zee Doo
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
As a first time visitor, I
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"As a first time visitor, I wasn"t sure what to expect from Portuguese food, but this one is a winner. Although I did not love everything,
my table mates did. Service was competent and friendly. It seems a good place for a group (we were 4 people) because portions are quite large and definitely meant for sharing.
We will surely be making a return visit."
my table mates did. Service was competent and friendly. It seems a good place for a group (we were 4 people) because portions are quite large and definitely meant for sharing.
We will surely be making a return visit."
Dined on 04/03/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 16 for Koo Zee Doo
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Koo zee doo is one of my absolute
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Koo zee doo is one of my absolute favorite restaurants in Philadelphia. I don't think it gets the attention that it deserves. All the dishes are prepared perfectly and all the ingredients taste so fresh. I love it, from beginning to end. The great service paired with outstanding dishes makes for a wonderful dining experience everytime."
Dined on 04/03/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 17 for Koo Zee Doo
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The food was very flavorful
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food was very flavorful and the bread was delicious. Unfortunately the food was also a bit too rich for us. Service was very good."
Dined on 03/29/2013
2011
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Review 18 for Koo Zee Doo
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The food was good but frankly
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was good but frankly not as good as the last time i dined here."
Dined on 03/22/2013
2007
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Review 19 for Koo Zee Doo
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We like the hearty food and
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We like the hearty food and friendly service here and hope the switch to accepting only cash instead of credit cards doesn't mean the restaurant is having difficulties."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2008
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Review 20 for Koo Zee Doo
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great find, CASH ONLY.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We've been to Koo zee doo many times. The food is always great. The Mariscos salad, the moelas, sardinhas, bacalhau com natas are all great. Our least favorite thing was the Bife a portuguesa. Also, they recently changed to cash only and the only notice was a tiny print on the menu. We saw a few customers leave their party to find an ATM. They really should post that on the door."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 21 for Koo Zee Doo
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Food TOO unusual. Perhaps
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food TOO unusual. Perhaps a few dishes of food most people would
recognize and enjoy while others could be adventuresome. Steak very tough."
recognize and enjoy while others could be adventuresome. Steak very tough."
Dined on 03/20/2013
2009
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Review 22 for Koo Zee Doo
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 23 for Koo Zee Doo
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Awesome...as always
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Always fantastic. Food is simply some of the best in Philly with at-home style service that actually cares about the restaurant. Rare and nice to see, I will be back."
Dined on 03/14/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 24 for Koo Zee Doo
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Awesome BYOB in NoLibs!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Koo Zee Doo is a total gem. The Portuguese food is awesome and I liked the Lupini beans to begin with followed by the shrimp in Piri Piri sauce and then the beef and egg dish. The roasted apple and caramel desert is one of the best deserts in Philadelphia. Service was friendly and efficient and the ambience is what you should expect from an intimate BYOB. Thumbs up!!"
Dined on 03/14/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, hot spot
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Review 25 for Koo Zee Doo
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The food was fantastic!! I
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was fantastic!! I went with a group and we ordered a bunch of things. Portions sizes were great and we all had a chance to try a little bit of everything. Quite a little gem you have there and the price is certainly right! I can't wait to return!"
Dined on 02/09/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 26 for Koo Zee Doo
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Outstanding! Took my 16 year
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Outstanding! Took my 16 year old son for a special father/son dinner. The tasting menu was perfect for us. Everything was delicious and lots of variety."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion
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Review 27 for Koo Zee Doo
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A somewhat small menu, but
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"A somewhat small menu, but everything was fresh and prepared exceptionally well. Not the typical Portugese food that I am used t0 - the chefs must be from a different region - which made it all that more interesting. We had the duck and monkfish for main courses - both knockouts. The sardines were right on the mark and the bacalau (cod) croquettes melted in your mouth. Four people had a ton of food with three starters and two main dishes. Bring cash and your own wine."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 28 for Koo Zee Doo
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Best to come with a group
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Best to come with a group so you can taste many things. Try new things."
Dined on 02/17/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 29 for Koo Zee Doo
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
My girlfriend and I were late
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"My girlfriend and I were late for our reservation following a play that ran longer than expected. The staff and server at Koo Zee Doo were more than accommodating and even offered us the Chef's tasting menu, at a time when I'm sure that they would rather be cleaning-up and closing the kitchen. Needless to say, all of the dishes were unique and delicious. We will definitely be back, this time with an early dining time."
Dined on 02/13/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 30 for Koo Zee Doo
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The food is always good but
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food is always good but I was disappointed with a special oyster appetizer which was costly for the portion."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2005
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Review 31 for Koo Zee Doo
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ordered the Chef's Table for
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Ordered the Chef's Table for 3. Lots of great food, prepared well, appearing in just the right order with impeccable timing."
Dined on 02/02/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 32 for Koo Zee Doo
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Amazing meal- gizzards, sardines, croquettes, monkfish, duck. sounds like a weird line up but all remarkable and delicious. Plates are meant to be shared and four of us loved everything. desserts amazing too- coconut tart- yum! service great. thanks Koo Zee Doo. now, if I could just remember the name!!!"
Dined on 02/01/2013
2011
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Review 33 for Koo Zee Doo
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
very good food and the staff
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"very good food and the staff were all really nice!"
Dined on 01/31/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 34 for Koo Zee Doo
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Terrific! Don't miss the
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Terrific! Don't miss the octopus gravy! Only drawback, street parking, but the area is well lit."
Dined on 01/23/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Koo Zee Doo
Based on the average of (52) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
5 out of 6 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic