Venue Image

Hours

Lunch: Tuesday - Saturday: 11:30am - 2:30pm Dinner: Tuesday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm, Sunday: 5:00pm - 9:00pm Brunch: Sunday: 11:00am - 2:30pm

Cross Street

Kelly Drive

Parking

Unknown

Pricing

$31 to $50

City's Best

Water Works Restaurant & Lounge   

640 Water Works Drive
Philadelphia, PA 19130
215-236-9000
www.7f9c0e9d

Rating: 2 out of 5  (25 Ratings)   Read Reviews (25)    Rate and Write a Review

Nestled on the banks of the Schuylkill River, the Water Works Restaurant and Lounge is Philadelphia?s Landmark Dining Experience. Built in 1812, the Fairmount Water Works was an engineering and architectural marvel, pumping fresh water for Philadelphians until 1860. Today, this National Historic Landmark is home to world-class cuisine, impeccable service and the magical dining experience that is the Water Works Restaurant and Lounge. Dine beneath the high barrel-vaulted ceiling of the Engine House or the glass enclosed Solarium boasting the most spectacular views in town. Relax with intimate dining in the Breezeway and cocktails in the Caretaker's Lounge. Our outdoor terrace and riverside veranda offer Philly?s best outdoor dining experience. Saveur Magazine proclaimed the Water Works as ?One of the Top 100 Dining Experiences in the World.? Experience the Water Works Restaurant and Lounge and discover that this enchanting place that once made history now makes unforgettable memories.

User Ratings and Reviews Rate and Write a Review

25 Ratings and Reviews

Order by: Oldest | Newest
Huntclub1217
Review rating 4 out of 5
Great Day
By Huntclub1217 on 05/13/2009
We went to Fairmount Water Works for lunch before a trip to the Philadelphia Art Museum. The food was fantastic. We made a reservation well in advance but were not asked our choice for seating. When you make a reservation in nice weather be sure to ask for the outdoor option. The views from there are spectacular. We were inside which was fine, but wished we had been outside. We will go back.
CHIPIN5
Review rating 4 out of 5
excellent
By CHIPIN5 on 11/16/2008
I eat out in the city frequently so I took my wife there for her birthday...great view, food was excellent , the service fast and friendly...will certainly go back. well done
DSurementelli
Review rating 5 out of 5
By DSurementelli on 11/05/2008
rfpaster
Review rating 1 out of 5
A Disaster
By rfpaster on 08/22/2008
Don't do it. A horrible place. The food - at least what I ate of it - was awful and the service was atrocious. When I complained, I was offered a voucher for a free meal - but I did not accept. Why would I ever want to come back here!