Urban Farmer Philadelphia

Good not great!
All steaks had very salty outer crusts, every side had a sprinkling of some type of crunchy crust, steaks ok, almost all tasted alike.
Not worth the $$$, service person nice but not very attentive, long gaps of disappearing, food and drinks on the slowish side to arrive.
Won’t be going back.
Barclay prime here I come.

Urban Farmer tastes and feels like an identity crisis. The décor seems like 5 different decorators were assigned the walls and the floor and non of them were allowed to communicate with each other. The result is very disjointed.
The food was all over the place, from sub-​par to actually pretty good. That being said, I was there for brunch. The dishes which included steak were tasty. I would definitely recommend the sirloin eggs benedict. However, the fish platter turned out to be nothing more than a very anticlimactic lox bagel (?!). The other dishes were somewhere in between. Unfortunately, I also felt like the prices did not reflect the quality of the dishes. Hesitantly, I would give this place a try for dinner, but would most definitely stick with steak options.

The food was delicious. The only reason I’m giving the restaurant a 2 star is because of the bad service. We were seated outside and ordered our food immediately. 30 minutes later we got our soup which was cold and I mentioned that to the waitress and she said she’ll check with the chef but never got back to me. We got our salad and then the bread basket was brought out before our main dish which was weird/​late. I would have liked to have some bread with my soup/​salad. Our waitress was nowhere to be seen through out the meal, and I had to go inside twice to call her.

At a conference here in Philadelphia we chose Urban Farmer based upon other Unilocal ratings. The atmosphere was very friendly and relaxed with no pretentiousness at all. We ordered the seafood sampler, which can be hit or miss at a steak house. The seafood was absolutely fabulous with a tiered presentation. I had to restrain myself from overeating.
I then ordered the 1855 bone in filet with frois gras. It was possibly the best steak I have ever eaten. So, the food was amazing, the staff attentive without being intrusive at all. I cannot give a higher recommendation. If you are in the city of brotherly love, make Urban Farmer your culinary destination.

Was in Philly for a business conference and wanted to take a prospect to dinner. Stumbled upon Urban Farmer, a short walk from our hotel. Let me tell you that this restaurant should be the baseline for Dallas or Chicago. Who would ever think you would find a 5 star culinary farm to market eating establishment in downtown Philly. Do not miss eating here while visiting Philly. It’s worth every penny. Unbelievable drinks, wine list, seafood and steaks! 5 stars in my book. Great job Urban Farmer!

Food was average. Service was horrendous and wait staff snooty. I won’t be back. Everything took forever, they were out of almost everything but water and the food came out cold. It’s pretty hard to mess up breakfast but they did.

This is an update to my previous review. Troy, the manage of Urban Farmer, reached out to me after reading my review and offered for my friend and I to come back and try dinner and drinks again, complimentary. After 5 months, my friend and I had some time and decided to give it a try again. I messaged Troy here on Unilocal and he was very gracious and set the whole dinner up for us.
We arrived and asked for Troy at the front desk, and he met us (he was very cordial) and gave us an option to either sit outside or inside. We sat inside at a booth. Love the décor — modern rustic and it was quite busy that Thursday evening.
He arranged for complimentary cocktails and a cheese board for us; the cheese monger came to our table and offered
Various interesting selections. He made a pretty cheese tray with some delicious almonds and honey.
My friend and I shared a soup and Caesar salad (they plated separately for us). Soup needed a bit more salt but I can understand that’s subjective. Caesar salad was very good. They also served bread and cornbread.
The steak options are numerous, from wagyu to Montana, Pennsylvania, grass fed etc.
My friend ordered a filet mignon– I believe she ordered it medium rare but it came more cooked than she liked — but she did still enjoy it. I ordered the steak tasting like last time. And it was excellent, probably better than last time but may be because
We ordered the special butter on the side and I slathered some on top. (can’t remember what was in it but it was great) Our sides were good too — the potato tart and the asparagus.
The only weak spot we both felt is the dessert section. We shared a rhubarb tart,… (last time we ordered something with chocolate can’t remember what) again it wasn’t a WOW dessert — it was lacking in flavor, but I won’t hold that against them because I feel Urban Farmer went above and beyond in customer service which truly you don’t see anymore today. I would definitely return to Urban Farmer with
My family and friends, and I highly recommend it.
Thank you Troy for everything!

Wonderful spot for brunch in The Logan! Inventive dishes. Modern farmhouse décor. Happy place. Crème brûlée parfait dangerously good.

Some of the best cornbread I’ve had! The staff was amazing. Very knowledgeable and attentive. The only reason I gave 4 stars and not 5 was I thought the steak prices were a bit high for the casual chic atmosphere.
I’m looking forward to trying the breakfast. They make their sourdough in house… as well as everything else. Presentation was spot on. All in all very pleased.
Bonus: you get a packet of seeds with your check. #interesting

Last minute reservation and it was the best choice ever.
I was very hungry. It was close to 10:30 pm. No desire to eat just an average meal. Also, my very long day at a competition deserved a celebratory meal.
Since the new hotel opened up, I always knew that they’d come up with fancy options that would be great for a special occasion. Honestly, I couldn’t wait to come here as I live so close making it super tempting to try it out. However, life comes in the way or life takes you to the perfect timing to try something out. :)
Boyfriend and I were seated promptly upon arrival. Due to being very late, there was plenty of seating. The décor inside is so beautiful — a mix in between modern, vintage and comfortable. Loved the table they sat us. As I mentioned earlier, I was very hungry. Moreover, I was craving steak. Once I saw on the menu the grass –fed option, I knew exactly what I wanted. 4oz of medium –rare grass-​fed tenderloin with a side of the baked fingerling potato tart. Bf got the scallops as it was very late for him to eat. He also got a glass of white wine — the server was nice not to pour all of it on his glass and gave me a little just so that we’d cheer on what we were celebrating. I’d have to say that my meal was superb.
Now as far as customer service, this place can do so much better. I am not sure if it was because it was late or what — I still want my glass full of water whether I have a drink on the side or not. I drink lots of it. Our server was nice but in this kind of fanciness you need more than nice — attention to everything. Something they need to improve. Other than that, I had a very great ending of my long day. Can’t wait to come again.

Awesome restaurant with the cutest décor! We came for a birthday dinner, and we have to say, this was one of the best steakhouses that we have been to. The 21 day aged ribeye steak just melted away into our mouths and were delicious! The beef tartar was also very fresh and yummy, and for the side, the creamed spinach was to die for. The only reason I am giving 4 instead of 5 stars is that we ordered a lobster appetizer, and there were literally 2 tiny pieces of lobster; for the price they charged, we expected a little more! Regardless of the fact, the service, the ambiance, the food was all excellent! Would love to come back again soon.

This place is seriously delicious. Staying in the Logan for business this week and haven’t been tempted much to leave the hotel to eat. Firstly, the atmosphere is chic and comfortable, great seating choices for small and large groups. Secondly, delectable drinks selection for a broad range of preferences. Lastly and most importantly, the God is truly amazing. True to their claim, farm fresh rings true with every bite. I have now had 2 lunches, 1 breakfast and cocktails here. The food is delightful and inventive. The Cobb salad is wonderfully paired and has the perfect blend of texture and taste. Shrimp and grits was a tad salty but overall outstanding in its flavoring. Now the blue crab omelette is honestly the best I’ve had, better than ones I had in Baltimore. I will definitely be back.

After walking for miles all over Philly, we Unilocaled something nearby and found Urban Farmer. And thank goodness we did!
We started with the East coast oysters. Really yummy.
We’ve never seen «New York Steak Tasting» on a menu, so we ordered it. Absolutely phenomenal. It is 6 ounces of each: grass-​fed, corn-​fed, 21 day dry aged, and Wagyu. Not only were they all perfectly prepared (medium rare), but it was very interesting getting to taste the differences between all four steaks. Dinner became an experience– not just dinner. We also ordered a side dish: Twice Baked Fingerling Potato Tart. It was delicious.
We finished with a Chocolate Peanut Butter torte, which was outstanding.
And our server, Anthony, was fantastic. He is very knowledgeable and has a great personality (even though he is a Raiders fan and we are Niners fans!).
Excellent wine menu, too.
Highly recommend.

I love this place! On Saturday my date and I went for brunch and it was delightful! The ambience was refreshing and bright as well as intriguing since it is a conglomeration of old and new versions of lighting as well as art. In addition the farm to table concept is wonderful especially in a city where it is not something I thought would be offered. Our waiter was fabulous and without my even asking offered information regarding his favorite items on the menu which is something about which I always inquire. I am so excited to come visit Urban Farmer my next visit to Philadelphia! (They also give you a packet of seeds to plant when your bill comes! How adorable is that?!)

My experience here was awesome. Full disclosure: We came here with the intention of splurging on an expensive meal and going for all the extras. We started off the meal by ordering a nice Bordeaux and stating that we would like a visit from the cheese cart. It was a fun experience.
We had an awesome time trying the cheeses and drinking wine! We loved the batch 11 and the creamy Gorgonzola. We only ordered 2 cheeses because we went crazy on the entrees and sides. We ordered the NY Strip tasting… And all I can say is WOW! The wagyu was absolutely unbelievable. I probably could have cut it with a fork. The side dishes we ordered were the baked mac and cheese, roasted mushrooms, and the twice baked potato tartine. The twice baked potato tartine was the hands down favorite! We didn’t finish any of it, but we certainly had no regrets that we got to try everything.
Last, but certainly not least, our sever sent out a butterscotch sundae which was quite possibly the best dessert I’ve ever had. It was decadent and perfect in every way.
The service overall was an excellent combination of friendly and efficient without feeling rushed. We would certainly come back here again. We are excited to return to try a more casual setting… Maybe happy hour!

Quality food with Excellent service! Let me start by saying our waitress Lynn was phenomenal! She took great care of us, was well versed in the menu and general happenings of the restaurant (++ communication between the front and back of the house).
Four of us had gone in for dinner with the mindset of sampling/​sharing several menu items, since it had recently just opened; we were excited to explore. Needless to say we were completely satisfied by our food choices and the amount of food.
The restaurant it had an upscale Reading Terminal Market feel to it; rustic and open with a wonderful aroma. Don’t worry it’s more upscale than the market. I liked the different tables/​chairs as each seating arrangement/​area was unique to itself; you can enjoy your meal exclusively independent of other diners. Surprisingly, it was much less noisy than I expected as well.
The drinks: They have a very nice selection of speciality cocktails, wines, and beers. In a gin mood so I had 2 of their gin cocktails. 1– Overhand Martini. A twist on a dirty martini that used olive oil instead of olive juice. Delicious, smooth, and served with a side of peanuts and garnish. 2– Alpine Sour. Garnished with a sage leaf and bitters (peppercorn syrup), topped with egg white foam… WOW! It was awesome. If you’re into that kind of stuff (I’m somewhat adventurous).
Started our food journey with a visit from the cheese cart. Very sexy idea. Loved the cheeses and concept. We sampled two types of Brie, a pepper jack, and an Oregon blue (Oregonzola). I’ve never had anything food or drink wise from Oregon that I didn’t like; the blue cheese was Amazing! I need to get to the Portland food scene one day; bucket list.
We accompanied the cheese with a charcuterie board. Who doesn’t like cheese with meats?! Pulled pork was out of this world, paired with the spicy mustard on the toast! Mmm I could have made a sandwich out of that alone. There were pickled veggies, soprasatta, pepperoni, sliced duck, and prosciutto. It was a delightful start to the meal.
We followed the meat and cheese with soup and salad. I split a Caesar and sampled the shellfish bisque. Have to say I was underwhelmed by the salad. It was missing something. Anchovy on the plate was awesome, I just wished there were more… maybe some cracked black pepper? It needed something to make it pop. The shellfish bisque was good. Presented by pouring into a bowl with the crème fraîche and burgundy truffle cracker table side, which was pretty neat; slightly too much crème fraîche. At $ 14 though, I’ll skip the soup next time and save room for other options.
We had the Lobster salad and Grilled Shrimp next. If you like cold seafood, order either one and you’ll be happy. I personally liked the shrimp better, went extremely well with the shredded salad that had a nice little kick to it; large prawns with lots of meat. The Lobster with eggplant purée and mussels was also a solid starter. Keep in mind it is served cold, so if that’s not your thing, look elsewhere.
Main course: we got all 4 –6oz cuts of the sampler (grass fed, corn fed, dry aged, waygu) ordered rare. Corn-​fed was our favorite, then the dry aged, followed by the waygu, and grass-​fed. All were very good, seasoned and cooked perfectly. It was an excellent way to sample different types so you know what you truly enjoy, or if you just want to mix up your tastes/​flavors.
We also tried the 24oz ribeye (bone-​in) and the scallops. I only had a small taste of those but the scallop was like butter as it melted in your mouth due to the flawless cooking. Rib-​eye was very tasty, although not my first choice of cut. After seeing and trying both though, I wouldn’t hesitate to order either one next time, depending on my food mood.
The CORNBREAD was DELICIOUS as well, can’t forget that. Enjoyed the presentation of it being baked in the can… unique and creative!
Sides: creamed spinach, mac and cheese, and mushrooms were our accompaniments to the main course. LOVE LOVE LOVE the mushrooms. Creamed spinach was also very solid. Everyone else enjoyed the Mac and cheese, I was underwhelmed by it; I’m also not a huge Mac fan either. I have to be in the mood I guess.
Dessert: PB torte and coffee ice cream and the butterscotch sundae served in the Mason jar. I will say the butterscotch dessert blew me away. I could barely stomach any more food; but I wanted to force it down because it was so good.
I read many reviews going in comparing it to the Four Season’s restaurant. I was a little nervous because it hadn’t met some people’s expectations. Well, it’s NOT the Four Season’s…it is the Urban Farmer, and it was GREAT in it’s own way; totally unique and different. It’s a Steakhouse… not a fine dining, crystal glasses, fancy schmancy restaurant. Wear some nice jeans, a button-​down shirt and get your eat on! Go in relax and enjoy your own space and exclusive seating, make it your own. I will be back; maybe I’ll see you there!

After two experiences at Urban Farmer, I think three stars is more than fair, and possibly a little generous. My first was lunch with a friend shortly after the opening. I didn’t have reservations, and asked the host if I could have a table for two. He said he could seat me at the bar. I assumed the available tables must have been on hold for reservations, but when I settled in at the bar and pulled up Open Table, there were still openings. Needless to say this was not the best start.
On my second lunch visit, the hostess was busy with calls and another person waiting to be seated. When she was free, I gave her my name and she told me my dining companion had already arrived. I was basically pointed to the direction of the table and I sat myself (Four Seasons, you are missed).
The most reasonable options for lunch are the sandwiches, which are generously portioned and come with a side. The turkey sandwich is solid and I very much enjoyed the side salad during visit number one. Entrée salads get very expensive very quickly, as I can attest after my second lunch, in which a modest-​sized Caesar salad with (four) shrimp added-​on set me back $ 23. Ouch.
The most redeeming thing about each experience has been the service. The blonde female bartender from my first visit was an absolute doll, and the brunette female server who took care of my table on visit two was also very nice and really on top of making sure our drinks were constantly refreshed.
There are so many great dining options in the Rittenhouse area, and while I love the Logan Hotel’s vibes, a girl can’t get her kicks on décor alone. Undecided as to when I will return.

This was my first time at Urban Farmer, and I must say I was impressed. Décor and atmosphere were welcoming. For sides, We went with the recommendations of our server, Brussel Sprouts, Candied Bacon, Layered Potato Tart. I enjoy them all however, 95% of my bacon slice was fat, guess I just picked the short straw this time around. I had the Flatiron which what cooked to perfection. The service was great, Servers were very knowledgeable of the menu and answered my questions regarding certain items. Overall, great meal, great experience, I will be coming back I for sure!

A few colleagues and I were here on a Thursday night for dinner. The inside was very spacious with excellent décor. It attracted a good crowd, mostly there for happy hour. Instantly I thought I will come back…
Appetizers: east and west coasts oysters. Good and fresh. The charcuterie plate was also good.
Main courses: New York steak tasting menu with wagyu and a side of bone marrow. We ordered medium rare and only one of the steaks came out right, the others were medium to medium well, which was very disappointing at a so called steak house. For the price point I expected all of the steaks to be cooked as asked. This is why I’m giving them 2 stars.
The scallops were good. You get the standard 3 piece.
Sides: we ordered the mushroom and the twice baked potato. Both were ok, nothing memorable.
Desserts: for me, the butterscotch sundae was the star of the whole dinner! The soufflé was just ok.
And that’s the thing about this new establishment, nothing was outstanding except the butterscotch sundae. I need at least 1 – 2 main courses to dream about returning. Two people can easily drop $ 300 on a dinner here, but it’ll take more than a sundae to tempt me. I’ll give this restaurant a few month to work out the kinks and come back for another review. Hopefully they’ll have learned how to cook a steak by then

I’ve been to Urban Farmer twice and my only gripe is the service (hence the four out of five stars). My first visit was spent at the bar area where I waited 15 minutes to order a drink! Then another 15 minutes to get a menu. Mind you it was a Tuesday night and they were not busy at all! Maybe I should sit in the middle of the bar as opposed to the side but regardless, patrons should never have to wait that long to be served… Or acknowledged. For my second visit, I decided to take my sister and her husband to dine in. We were seated right away. Awesome. We were offered bread! Hell yes we want bread! You would think the bread would come right away but it didn’t. It actually came out with our appetizers… No big deal though. Our main courses also came shortly after. I can continue to complain about the service but it really wasn’t completely terrible.
Overall, I think the place is amazing! I am also obsessed with the interior design… I seriously could live there!
So let’s talk food. Everything I had was amazing! I ordered the duck and my sister and her hubby ordered the steak sampler to share. We also ordered brussels, mushrooms, butternut squash, foie gras and bone marrow to share. Out of all the appetizers, I enjoyed the foie gras and marrow the most… but everything was just delicious! If you’re a big meat eater, I suggest ordering the steak sampler! Worth the money! For my next visit, I’m going to go for the cheese cart and some dessert!
This is not only a great place for locals to dine, but a place tourists or guests at the Logan Hotel can appreciate.
Can’t wait to go back!

Came back for another visit service was five stars we had cheese cart for an appetizer it was all local cheese and it was a wonderful way to start the evening. The steaks and two sides we ordered were perfectly done, all the food was excellent and the service was some of the best we have seen at any restaurant in years. We even booked a special event in the future
Was disappointed did not live up to the price food was not good and small portions
Nice setting missing on most cylinders

We had the pleasure of staying at The Logan this past weekend and eating at Urban Farmer. Our meal did not disappoint!
Our night started with a cocktail at the bar. Happy hour drink prices and selections were top notch. Lively atmosphere with comfortable décor.
Jeff, our server, took excellent care of us. He made fantastic suggestions including having Steve, the cheese guy stop over and introduce us to the local offerings. Steve was definitely passionate about his craft, and it showed with his approach and demonstration.
Jeff had suggested I get the porterhouse as it was his favorite. I tend to lean towards suggestions from my server as if they were in my shoes selecting from the menu. My other half had the tenderloin who doesn’t eat meat too often, and was overjoyed with the flavor and perfect temperature. We also had the Brussels sprouts and famous fingerling potato tart. Both, again, fantastic
We had a great last meal in Philly, and look forward to returning soon.

I loved the décor here! The room is filled with vibrant, colorful, art & memorabilia. The room was lively and provided a rich variety of art for your eyes.
Staff was friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. I was impressed with the attentiveness of the wait staff. Our waiter was able to give specific information on all of the dishes I inquired about.
I am a bread lover & was immediately impressed with the hot, fresh rolls that were served before the meal. We tried the deviled eggs for an appetizer. The deviled eggs were good & had a littke kick to them. I ordered the grilled chicken sandwhich which came with a salad. The sandwhich was moist, flavorful & robust.
As much as I like dessert, I was stuffed & couldn’t have another bite. The only reason this place got 4 stars instead of 5 was because when I requested a straw one of the waiters (not mine) bought me a straw (not wrapped) in his bare hands & placed it in my glass, ewe. Our waiter apologized when I mentioned it.
The check came in a farmers almanac & when I asked if I could keep it, it was given to me. How cool is that? This is a place I will definitely return to.

EXCELLENT Center City Bar, right across the street from the Cathedral Basicilia, great beef tartar, some of the best I have ever had. Nice atmosphere at the main bar. Tim, our bar keep was very attentive and very well informed on the offerings. Mary Ann

Sunday brunch this morning. First visit here and I will definitely be back next time I’m downtown for brunch! Great service. Very good food. We had the shrimp & grits and eggs Benedict with shaved ham. Highly recommend both dishes. The coffee was tasty and perfect for this chilly morning.

Amazing food, great atmosphere, and one of the staff even came out and walked me around the building as I was on crutches and the side door was locked due to construction! Had a great night that I won’t forget anytime soon

Visited 2x since my sis and her wife were staying at the hotel and were given food coupons (b/​c of their Hilton Honors status I think?). One visit was for happy hour and one was for a quick lunch. I loved the contemporary vibe of the renovations, and the eager to please staff. But it feels like a newcomer that isn’t quite comfortably fitting into the shoes of its grand Four Seasons predecessor. Maybe it’s just growing pains. .. we’ll see.
As for Happy Hour: We sampled awesome sliders made with chopped steak, not ground meat, and you could taste the quality. Each order is for one slider, but the burger was thick and flavorful. Duck fat fries were a huge portion, easily 2 large idaho baking potato sized, piping hot and non-​greasy, slightly wonderfully smoky tasting, possibly from smoked paprika seasoning. Shrimp Louie roll was a very good amoroso club sized roll generously stuffed with fresh shrimp and scallop chunks lightly dressed in mayo. It was delicious. The cheese board was underwhelming — 3 micro samples of cheese, several marcona almonds and a sweet jam of some sort. They have a beautiful cheese cart that gets wheeled around but was not presented to us during happy hour. We had a glass of white and red wine at $ 5 each. Bread (homemade parker rolls and cornbread) was $ 4. The rolls were nicely soft warm and buttery, but the cornbread was da bomb.
Lunch: My grilled chicken sandwich was topped with melted cheese, excellent applewood bacon, red onion on a brioche bun and came with a choice of salad, fruit or fries. I chose salad, which was fresh baby greens and roasted carrots in a light house made dressing. I felt it was well worth the $ 14. My sister had the beef sandwich — looked like richly smothered shredded beef. And my sis in law had the caesar salad with maitake mushroom add-​on — they raved that the dressing was garlicky caesar perfection.
A couple service kinks: we were offered still or sparkling water. I had sparkling, but when they refilled my glass they didn’t ask me and poured still, leaving me with a mix of sparkling and still. I don’t think that would have happened at the Fountain or in the Swan Lounge.
Overall, the restaurant is interesting. Eclectic. Chic meets flannel and suspenders. Urban farmer. Oh I get it now.. . sort of. I think I’m in the camp that doesn’t quite love the feel of this upscale steakhouse paired with the butcher/​farmer-​looking waitstaff.

The worst dining experience I’ve had in Philadelphia. Had a group of 12 important clients with two tables. Service was slow, 30 min to get the waitress to take our order, 45 min to get appetizers. 15 min to get a drink. Over an hour after we ordered our main dish, nothing arrived. When the food came, two dishes were cold and had to be sent back. And it was not a busy night.
The manager was able to comp us (which was a lot) but I will hesitate going back which is too bad. My firm is at Three Logan and we often entertain in the area.
Too bad. I hope they figure this out.
RF

My first impression when I walked up to Urban Farmer from the hotel lobby was that the décor here is awesome! Very unique, really cool and a lot of fun! I found myself looking around a lot once I was seated. I came here for lunch. I had a shaved sirloin sandwich, with melted cheese & onion jam on a ciabatta roll that was delicious. I sampled the chicken sandwich, which was very good as well. Plus, the waiter did an outstanding job.
I’ll definitely come back here for dinner. If I have a good steak here, Urban Farmer will jump up to a five star restaurant.

Definitely have some mixed feelings about Urban Farmer. The food is decent, but pricey for what it is. The atmosphere is far too casual in my opinion to be an upscale steakhouse. The service is where it really lacks for me.
I first came here for the friends and family happy hour before their grand opening. My girlfriends and I tried a plethora of items from the happy hour menu (deviled eggs, oysters, charcuterie, bone marrow, and some others), and were pretty pleased at first. When we ordered from the dinner menu, they started dropping the ball:
— brought dessert first
— brought the wrong entrée to our table
— completely forgot our sides
— did not refill our drinks
— never brought dessert back out
It was a free meal so I figured they were still working out their kinks and didn’t think much of it.
Fast forward about a week later, I revisited with a large group for an office lunch. We had a fairly large group and I think their first mistake was having only one main server taking orders for 4 tables. There was a major time lag from when one table ordered to the next, and that translated to everyone’s meal being staggered upwards of 15 minutes or more. There was additional wait staff refilling drinks and bringing dishes out, but some of the dishes were brought to the wrong person. One of my colleagues in particular received her lunch entrée last — and it happened to be a «medium well» steak that showed up completely RARE. Still bleeding. She sent it back to the kitchen and a server brought her a fruit bowl while she waited. When the steak returned, it was medium rare and the rest of the group had finished their meals. This was clearly an oversight on the kitchen’s part — her ordered must have been missed from the get-​go.
I had ordered the «arctic char», and while I enjoyed my lunch, I’m convinced that the actual fish they served me was salmon.
For coffee and dessert, it took about half an hour to arrive… A one and a half hour lunch ended up being close to a 3 hour affair. Sad to say that first impressions say a lot, and my office will likely not be back.

Really cool atmosphere (i.e. spacious with great décor). Great food and service! Make sure to bring your appetite because everything reads delicious. Definitely coming back for more

In freaking credible. Also extremely costly. Every single thing I ate here was better then the last. I went with my roommate and his dad and all of us had the 21 dry aged steak. We were going to get the 42 but they had been open for only 3 days and had not had any sitting for that long yet. We also had the double baked potato andthe mac and cheese for sides. I can say from the second I tasted the food till the second I was done I was in absolute heaven. The bill for 3 of us was approx $ 300 with drinks the cheese cart and the the appetizer all incredible good. What was best yet was that we were given a tour of the kitchen the butchers section and everything they had prepared even the damn meat locker. It was just did I mention even better that you were never wanting for a drink of water as literally every other person comes by to fill your water. Not in an annoying way but in a perfect way. I can’t wait to come back herre again when I get a few dollars in my pocket haha. Come check it out though I can guarantee it will be an experienced you won’t soon forget or want to forget. Before I forget this place is not super fancy either you don’t have to wear a suit in tie or a dress to come in.

From start to finish, food, service, décor, and ambiance was excellent. We went for brunch, NY Day 2016.
I had Brioche French Toast, blueberry preserves, and hazelnut butter. My companion had Buttermilk Pancakes, cinnamon apple compote, and house-​made chicken cherry sausage. all with Pennsylvania maple syrup. The food was perfection; flavorful, no sodium overkill, no indigestion or bloat. The buttermilk pancakes were killer. The chicken cherry sausage was a slow motion eruption of flavors.
Best I’ve ever had latte with customized La Colombe blend. Frothy with barista design to the last sip. The custom Bloody Mary bar is everything.
Our waiter, Harry was also a perfect blend. He was attentive, informative, honest, and had a winning attitude. The staff diversity was refreshing.
The décor: contemporary, retro, fun, handsome, clean, varied, chic.
I wish I could clone/​REPEAT the experience at every place I visit.

Incredible and delectable. This did not disappoint. Finally a steakhouse with a totally new approach. Beautiful and new use of the old former Four Seasons space. Bravo.

Terrific lunch outing at Urban Farmer Philadelphia! Overall, love the décor* – reminds one of a Jojo Gaines-​styled house – especially the thick-​cut (butcher-​block?) tables. The service was great: friendly and attentive, promptly refilling water (still or sparkling) and seeking out answers to food preparation queries.
The food was quite tasty: a cut above standard bar fare; I’d liken it most to Starr’s Dandelion with innovative preparation and pairings. The two standouts of the lunch were (a) the macaroni and cheese, which we ordered on a whim and was spot on: cheesy, but somehow not overly cheesy – light, perhaps also due to the super-​crispy bread crumbs; and (b) the butterscotch sundae over a blondie brownie, which tasted lightly of butterscotch, but more of a pleasing caramel, and the blondie brownie was well-​baked, not too dense. Other highlights: (i) the burger on homemade English muffin was cooked to order and plenty juicy (definitely messy to consume!); (ii) the French fries were well-​seasoned (medium-​cut) and had a nice texture (not overly fried); (iii) the salads were all beautifully prepared with attention to dressing and presentation; and (iv) the chocolate peanut butter torte, served with coffee ice cream, was plenty decadent for the chocolate, peanut butter lovers!
Will definitely return!
*One negative note in the décor was the red, neon sign for «Fresh Meat,» which if it was a white light or thicker/​funkier lettering would look more in tune with the rest of the room, but is otherwise slightly jarring and, while great that they’ve got a butcher on staff, makes you think of a slaughterhouse, which is less appetizing.

I had much higher expectations about this restaurant. The décor and environment were perfect, a new spin on rustic. I loved it. The service was not good at all, everyone was friendly but the drinks came out SO slowly and my table constantly had to ask for their next drink. I asked for stuffed olives and was told the bar ran out and there would be no more for the night. If I’m paying $ 15 for a martini, I don’t expect to hear a lousy excuse. The restaurant has cheese from local farms, they could have made more stuffed olives. I got to try the pork tenderloin, scallops, filet and brussels sprouts… all of it was just okay. The stand out part of the meal was the complementary dinner rolls, corn bread and cheese. I know that this is a new opening but if they want to compete with other high end steak houses in the city, they need huge adjustments.

For my much anticipated date night, Urban Farmer did not disappoint. It’s casual and cozy with contemporary but rustic/​farm inspired décor. However it’s very upscale service makes it a special experience. Hubs and I were early for our reservation but the hostess sat us anyway. There weren’t too many people dining yet, even on their first official night open.
The menu is clearly for meat and seafood eaters. I didn’t see a whole lot that a vegetarian would enjoy. UF has great options from local food resources and sustainable farmers from across the country. They even list all of the food vendors on the menu.
I felt a little restricted because I’m currently pregnant and can’t obviously eat raw oysters. But the Cheesemonger confirmed all of the cheese was pasteurized and that made my night! I wish could remember what each cheese was, but there was one from the Lancaster Co. farm of the owner of Urban Outfitters. The jams with the cheese were equally delicious and complimented each cheese selection in a totally different way. We made a food game of it…
I ordered my favorite cut: ribeye. It was buttery and tender, cooked to a perfect medium rare. But I was full on cheese and corn bread so I only got about half way through the 14oz cut.
Of course I had room for dessert. I topped off my meal with the Butterscotch Sundae. It was served in a small mason jar which made it interesting. Every bite combined a different element and taste changed: homemade ice cream, toffee, cream, brownie, craisins… Luckily by then Hubs was full so I ate it, savoring eat bite.
The staff were so incredibly attentive, as if we had our own private service team. Fair warning, this is a pricey menu with a minimum $$$. I was surprised given the casual atmosphere but then I realized that this restaurant replaced the old Four Seasons Fountain Restaurant.
I think next time we’ll try the lounge menu when the open the roof top bar… and when I’m not pregnant…