Del Frisco’s Grille in Philadelphia
We were looking for a restaurant in Philly’s city center that would be opened after 10pm on a Saturday evening, after an opening at MK Apothecary where Jodi had several paintings. In New York, this task would be easy, with so many choices that your selection would be based on your food craving. Not in Philly. Many restaurants were either already closed or would close at 10pm. I was not really into room service, so we decided to eat at Del Frisco’s Grille that was right next to our hotel. I am not going to lie: there could be worst choices and at first, I was eying their steak section. But, as it was pretty late, I decided to go lighter (dessert included as I admit that I have my own perception of what a light meal is). I chose two appetizers: the jumbo shrimp cocktail with a chipotle cocktail sauce (the chipotle part was very subtle) and a lemon dill aioli (not really a classic aioli), and then the jumbo lump crab cake with a Cajun lobster sauce. I was quite happy with my choice: the jumbo part of both the shrimp and the crab cake was respected, especially in the latter where often, you only have very small pieces of crab that you can barely taste. There, there were nice large pieces of crab meat that were mixed with some sort of mayo and some celery, but not to the point where it overpowered the crab.
Crab cake at Del Frisco’s Grille in Philadelphia
Jumbo Shrimp cocktail at Del Frisco’s Grille in Philadelphia
On her side, Jodi got a burrata and wild mushroom salad that was good.
Burrata salad at Del Frisco’s Grille in Philadelphia
I accompanied my meal with a cocktail: a caramelized fig Manhattan. It was made with Sagamore rye, Liber & Co caramelized fig syrup, Carpano Antica Vermouth and bitters. I loved this version of the Manhattan, the caramelized fig taste really coming through and adding a nice sweetness to the drink. Lucky for me, the bartender made a mistake and prepared two of them: instead of discarding the second, they comped it!
Caramelized fig Manhattan at Del Frisco’s Grille in Philadelphia
Caramelized fig Manhattan at Del Frisco’s Grille in Philadelphia
Of course we could not leave without dessert and ordered the caramel pot de creme. It was made with salted caramel, butterscotch and whipped cream. Good and not too sweet, but I was looking for a more pronounced salted caramel taste.
Caramel pot de creme at Del Frisco’s Grille in Philadelphia
Caramel pot de creme at Del Frisco’s Grille in Philadelphia
So, although it would not have been my first choice, Del Frisco’s Grille was pretty good. This is a good place to know for a late dinner in the city center.
Enjoy (I did)!
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Del Frisco’s Grille - 225 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
