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Ralic's on South
Welcome to Philadelphia's newest cutting-edge seafood destination. Ralic's on South is a kid-friendly, 180-seat seafood restaurant and sports bar featuring a dozen large flatscreen TVs and an expansive "shore style" menu by Executive Chef John Anninos. Open 7 days a week for lunch, dinner and brunch on Saturdays and Sundays, Chef Anninos sources the finest freshly caught seafood available to create mouthwatering soups, stews, bisques and chowders which compliment the restaurant's innovative appetizers, salads and entrees.
The bar features freshly squeezed juice cocktails, a vast assortment of locally produced craft-brews and a stellar collection of wines from around the world.
Open 7 days a week for lunch, dinner and brunch on Saturdays and Sundays. Children under 5 eat free everyday.
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The bar features freshly squeezed juice cocktails, a vast assortment of locally produced craft-brews and a stellar collection of wines from around the world.
Open 7 days a week for lunch, dinner and brunch on Saturdays and Sundays. Children under 5 eat free everyday.
39 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Rating Breakdown 39 reviews
5 stars
(15)
4 stars
(11)
3 stars
(6)
2 stars
(2)
1 star
(5)
Food
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(21)
- good for groups(18)
- fit for foodies(12)
- kid-friendly(12)
- special occasion(12)
- great for outdoor dining(9)
Ralic's on South Reviews List
Review 1 for Ralic's on South
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good stuff
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Ambience was cool, service was great, food was good. While the sea bass was a little rubbery, it tasted great.
Half the food came out a few minutes before the rest, but wasnt much of a bother. Maybe just the server could wait til all is ready and keep others warm in the meantime.
Overall, exceeded expectations after reading some mixed reviews."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, romantic, neighborhood gem, hot spot, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 2 for Ralic's on South
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Enjoyed a blackened mahi mahi sandwich with a side of peppered French fries. While the bun holding the fish was somewhat inadequate (pretty much fell apart), the mahi mahi was very good as were the fries. Preceded the sandwich with a fried calamari (with long hots and onions) appetizer which was also very tasty."
Dined on 4/30/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 3 for Ralic's on South
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Sometimes you can just tell
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Sometimes you can just tell by the vibe of a place when you walk in how your experience is going to be. Bad vibe here. Despite the place being empty, service was absurdly slow. "Everyone's in a staff meeting" we were told. Yeah? At 630pm on a Thursday? "Medium Rare" steak was shoe leather. We left after the appetizers, had to approach the hostess to get the bill. This place may not linger long in the high expectations set by Philly's burgeoning resto scene."
Dined on 04/25/2013
2003
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Review 4 for Ralic's on South
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The food was spectacular and
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
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"The food was spectacular and the service excellent. Too bad not enough people venture in....we had a fantastic time."
Dined on 04/12/2013
2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 5 for Ralic's on South
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Had a great night thanks to
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"Had a great night thanks to Ralic's and their awesome staff"
Dined on 04/11/2013
2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, hot spot
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Review 6 for Ralic's on South
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Good food but...
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The food was very good and we did enjoy our meals. We were there early on a Sunday night and it was pretty empty. So I am baffled as to why the service was so horrible and slow. The appetizers took forever to come out. When asked for more bread, we were told it was in the oven and did not receive it until about a half hour later. It's a shame because I would have definitely gone back but the service pretty much ruined our dining experience and I don't think we will be back."
Dined on 04/07/2013
2011
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Review 7 for Ralic's on South
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
winner winner seafood dinner
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Love that it's not boring seafood dishes. Jumbo lump crab & fruit salsa over Mahi is a winner. Must try. Cocktail menu is very impressive really enjoyed the relaxer. I've been multiple times to this restaurant and it's been consistent."
Dined on 04/03/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 8 for Ralic's on South
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The service and the food were
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The service and the food were super! We can't wait to return."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 9 for Ralic's on South
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food & service were great.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food & service were great. Cocktail menu was outstanding. Everything was fresh squeezed or muddled. Very impressive. Versatile space that is 3 times the size of most places in the city. Lighting fixtures need updating."
Dined on 03/29/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 10 for Ralic's on South
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Happened here for Tuesday
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Happened here for Tuesday night Jazz and all you can eat mussels. Fantastic value. Came back for dinner and was impressed. Came back for a business lunch and again everything was great. Rarely do I have 3 flawless visits. Must visit"
Dined on 03/29/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 11 for Ralic's on South
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We had a lovely birthday dinner
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We had a lovely birthday dinner at Ralic's. Food was very good, and the waiter super attentive."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2005
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 12 for Ralic's on South
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Hard to write this review.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Hard to write this review. Went on a Friday nite and place was mostly empty. Felt like I was in the suburbs. Restarunt is large and unremarkable. Food was fine . Service was fine also. Place felt dated."
Dined on 03/22/2013
2007
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 13 for Ralic's on South
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great South Street Find
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We went here for diner before the show. What a find! Food was very good. cocktails, excellent. Great bar where the bartender knew how to make the old time cocktails that we like. I had the Philadelphian (Relic's sezerac made with a Philadelphia rye), and, they have a back room where they have music events combined with vintage cocktails. Will try that in the near future."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 14 for Ralic's on South
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Best Shrimp Cocktail anywhere
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Best Shrimp Cocktail anywhere in the area - creatively plated with warm shrimp and a fabulous BBQ cocktail sauce! Fried fish was very lightly and deliciously battered! Will definitely put this on our favorites list."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2002
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 15 for Ralic's on South
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Phenomenal find. Seafood done
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Phenomenal find. Seafood done well fish was delish but they offer something for everyone. Love the angle its going for... almost hobo chic. Food is fine dining in a non-fine dining setting. Its funky and I get it! I think people are over thinking things its just good food & drink without the dog and pony show. Get the broiled seafood combo. Best value in the city hands down."
Dined on 03/06/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 16 for Ralic's on South
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
We went on a Sunday night.
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We went on a Sunday night. There were very few patrons. We originally ordered 3 items and they were out of 2 of them. It is still new, so maybe they need to work out some kinks."
Dined on 03/03/2013
2009
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Review 17 for Ralic's on South
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ralic's on the South-Not!
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The wait for the food was too long, and the fries were super greasy. the food overall was okay, the service was okay. It is not a place I will likely return to."
Dined on 03/03/2013
2012
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Review 18 for Ralic's on South
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Really wanted to like and
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Really wanted to like and support this new neighborhood restaurant, but was disappointed. Caesar salad had a generous amount of fresh shaved Parmesan, but the lettuce was dry and limp (at the same time), with an almost chewy texture. Spinach Salad was good. Entree sides, such as polenta and sauteed spinach were good, but the fresh grilled fish underwhelmed. A bit overpriced, considering the experience."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2006
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Review 19 for Ralic's on South
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Terrible food. Tasted like
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Terrible food. Tasted like it was frozen, dethawed, and heated up in the microwave. No seasoning at all. Not even sure the "tuna" I got was really tuna. Drinks we ordered were awful. Service was nonexistent. Definitely not worth the price or your time. Restaurant experiences like this make me appreciate just how good some of philly's restaurants are."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2010
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Review 20 for Ralic's on South
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
The food had no flavor and
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The food had no flavor and is way over-priced. The restaurant can't decide what kind of restaurant it wants to be. Their prices indicate fine dining, but the decor is pizza parlor. Our waiter was very pleasant and eager to serve. We were very disappointed in the food especially after most of the yelp reviews were positive."
Dined on 02/28/2013
2007
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Review 21 for Ralic's on South
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We had the whole restaurant
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We had the whole restaurant to ourselves on a Friday night at 8:30 during lent. Coconut shrimp were good, truffle fries were very good...
Mahi Mahi had a frout type sauce...
I had special of chillian sea bass with risotto which was awesome..
Waiter was a complete idiot didnt know specials and made dumb comments about wait for food."
Mahi Mahi had a frout type sauce...
I had special of chillian sea bass with risotto which was awesome..
Waiter was a complete idiot didnt know specials and made dumb comments about wait for food."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2007
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Review 22 for Ralic's on South
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
My new favorite
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This place fits the bill for any occasion. I've been there with my family on a weeknight and the kids went gaga over the murals and art there. Kids under 5 eat free so that was a plus giving me the extra glass of wine with dinner. Food & service was 5 stars without the pretentiousness of an upscale restaurant. Took my wife out for dinner on a Saturday had a great meal with wine for under $60. Found there was a DJ playing in the back room this allowed us an hour of adult time after dinner without having to go into a teeny bopper bar and feel old."
Dined on 02/19/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 23 for Ralic's on South
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Very Disappointed....
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Well to start off, we had a 8:15 reservation in which we did not get sat down till around 8:45 so we basically waited a half hour to be seated although we had a reservation. When we did get seated it was freezing! & we waited another 15-20 min for our waiter who brung us brick hard bread. We then waited another hour for our entrees to come out, the food was beyond horrible. I had salmon which was dry & the sauce tasted like they took pancake syrup & poured it all over it, the couscous was hard, my fiancé had steak which was had no flavor, he ask for it to be cooked medium it was cooked well done. There is nothing I can say good about this place except the appearance, it was a waste of time, money & my taste buds! Our first & def our last..."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2007
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Review 24 for Ralic's on South
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great Place Great Food
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"My family and I went to Ralic's for my husbands birthday. The service was excellent and the food was even better. It's hard to find good seafood and this place was fabulous. Highly recommend to anyone who likes seafood and doesn't want to spend a fortune to eat it."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2004
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, special occasion
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Review 25 for Ralic's on South
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food is very good. We had
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food is very good. We had king crab legs, stuffed mushrooms, a wedge salad (if y"
Dined on 01/26/2013
2008
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Ralic's on South
Based on the average of (14) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
0 out of 1 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate