“I was especially taken by the restaurant’s resurrection of that classic New Orleans Creole dish, Oysters Bienville. these delicate mollusks – topped with a butter-rich bechamel studded with chopped shrimp and mushrooms – brought back memories of decadent roasted oysters done right.“
Craig Laban – Food Critic for the Philadelphia Inquirer
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Low Country Cooking comes to Old City
Chef Joe Battista brings his love of Coastal Carolina “low country” cuisine to Old City Philadelphia. The menu highlights foods local to the Charleston SC region including seafood (especially oysters), heirloom grains and fresh produce. The bar includes a selection of craft beers, carefully constructed wine list and a fully stocked bar with an emphasis on bourbons and whiskeys. The interior unites the ornate charm of the south with the colonial feel of historic Philadelphia. The exterior also boasts and expanded outdoor seating area!Make a Reservation HERE
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Restaurant and bar with a low country inspired menu and simply-crafted, high quality cocktails