Enjoy drinks that pay respect to philadelphia lore and the oyster saloons storied past they are damn delicious. Today bookbinders foods is bringing some of the traditional favorites served at old original bookbinders restaurant to consumers at home. The olde bar proudly participates in the delaware estuary oyster shell recycling program. Bookbinders seafood house is located at the address 215 s 15th st in philadelphia, pennsylvania 19102.
Bookbinders seafood house philadelphia, pa groupon. I was in town for my sororitys regional conf for alpha kappa alpha and wanted something delicious to eat. Our story a taste of history horseradish, mustards. The lobster roll and their hand cut house fries were beyond yummy. Dining at old original bookbinder s restaurant in philadelphia was a philadelphia tradition from 1865 to 2009. Bookbinders offers the perfect combination of rich history and atmosphere. Bookbinder\s richmond seafood and steakhouse restaurant. This valentines day, we have the perfect pair oysters and champagne. This restaurants fully stocked bar is a perk for patrons who enjoy a fine wine or more with their meal. With bookbinders historic roots in seafood, it only makes sense that their cocktail sauce sets the standard for shelfstable. Serving oysters on the half shell, alongside a smart menu of modern reimaginings of traditional bar snacks and a comprehensive cocktail and spirit list. Established in 1865, old original bookbinders restaurant has long been a philadelphia landmark for legendary seafood. Bookbinders history can be traced to the oyster saloon opened in 1893 on fifth street near south street by dutchjewish immigrant samuel bookbinder.
The restaurant was closed between december 31, 2001 and february 21, 2005 for an amazing makeover that successfully maintained the original bookbinders look and feel. Old original bookbinders was a seafood restaurant in 19th and 20th century philadelphia that was well known for its lobsters and its bookbinder soup. When you think of philadelphia and its strong sense of history, you understand the importance of this classic 1865 landmark. Motel hotel postcard pennsylvania pa philadelphia bookbinders seafood restaurant. The family owned restaurant is known for its lobsters, celebrity clientele and bookbinder soup. Bookbinders seafood and steakhouse restaurant richmond. You wont be disappointed at old original bookbinders restaurant in philadelphia, where wellprepared eats and delicious drinks rule the menu. Serve with shrimp, crab, oysters and fried seafood. Seafood cravings are best satisfied at bookbinders seafood house. Bookbinders seafood house inc, 215 s 15th st philadelphia, pennsylvania original vintage postcard and more music, movie, and tv memorabilia at amazons entertainment collectibles store. Jose garces to reopen iconic bookbinders cbs philly.
This restaurant, in the same location right off restaurant row before there was a restaurant row, has provided comfort and consistency for over five generations of fish lovers. While it seems every restaurant from here to nova scotia tries to emulate the cool vibes of a trendy lounge, bookbinders exudes a. They can be contacted via phone at 215 54517 for pricing, hours and directions. Explore bookbinders restaurants 25 photos on flickr. Old original bookbinders is the oldest seafood restaurant in philadelphia. Bookbinders restaurant restaurant info and reservations. Almost two decades later, as philadelphia thrives in what some have called its second restaurant renaissance, i couldnt help but wonder about old original bookbinder s and its offshoot and longtime rival, bookbinders 15th street seafood house.
The good news is that old original bookbinders isnt old anymore. The lobby held the worlds largest indoor lobster tank. The drake adapted it from the snapper soup from bookbinders restaurant in philadelphia, using red snapper instead of turtle. Pa, philadelphia, pennsylvania, large letter, curteich no. In philly, the name bookbinder is synonymous with seafood. Having opened in the late 1800s, it was known as the oldest seafood restaurant in.
For maps and directions to bookbinders seafood house view the map to the right. It was known for its lobsters and its bookbinders soup. The old original bookbinders, which closed in 2009, was known for its celebrity clientele. Combine the classiest bar in the city with a menu packed with fresh seafood at reasonable prices and youve got a winning combination. Business casual dress is the norm at bookbinders seafood house. Old original bookbinders restaurant and bar reopens in. Old original bookbinders philadelphia seafood restaurant. This restaurant is closed old original bookbinders. Learn why gives the food at this restaurant is closed old original bookbinders a rating of on a scale that tops out at 20. The olde bar, located in philadelphias landmark old original bookbinders, is a contemporary oyster bar and cocktail lounge steeped in the citys nautical and culinary traditions. Close to the james river in historic tobacco row, steak and seafood lovers will enjoy the ambiance of exposed beams and brick walls in this refurbished tobacco warehouse. A group of diners decides to go for lobster or clams or oysters at bookbinders, the famous old seafood restaurant that for some devotees is almost as much a. Recipe is from the chicago tribune good eating cookbook.
While the reopening of bookbinders a retro restaurant reimaged phillymag is a very exciting prospect for both visitors and nearby residents, my focus centers on the long legacy of the establishment. Bookbinders snapper soup gets a makeover at the olde bar. The section of old philadelphia surrounding bookbinders restaurant had charming cobblestone. Once upon a time, back in the day in philadelphia, the mention of a classic seafood restaurant in the city would mean youd want to head to old original bookbinders.
Bookbinder s offers the perfect combination of rich history and atmosphere. The hearty and humble soup laced with snapping turtle meat is now a rare sight, though still found at a handful of private clubs and a few other restaurants. Today bookbinder s foods is bringing some of the traditional favorites served at old original bookbinder s restaurant to consumers at home. The restaurant was decorated with basreliefs of dead u. This soup has been served at the drake hotel in chicago since it opened for business in 1933. Bookbinders seafood house in philadelphia, pa 19102 215. Pa, philadelphia, pennsylvania, bookbinders, sea food. Carpenters hall interior philadelphia pennsylvania pa. Presidents on its stainedglass facade and the gettysburg address written in bronze near the front door. Bookbinders sea food house dining room philadelphia pennsylvania chrome postcard. Dining at old original bookbinders restaurant in philadelphia was a philadelphia tradition from 1865 to 2009. A philadelphia landmark brought back to life good food and good drinks never a gamble upcoming events.
Old original bookbinders shrimp du jour the food dictator. Best seafood restaurants in philadelphia, pennsylvania. Bookbinder s steak & crab grilled eightounce filet, five ounce jumbo lump crabcake $49 panseared salmon picatta w wilted spinach $19 broiled stuffed salmon scottish salmon stuffed w our signature crabcake, beurre blanc to finish $28 bookbinder s jumbo lump crabcake served with remoulade & chinese red pepper sauce $29. The olde bar the historic bookbinders building our menus. The politicians, athletes and celebrities remain an integral part of the bookbinder experience, and a visit to 125 walnut street in old city reminds you that the philadelphia restaurant scene wouldnt be same without a bookbinders. Old original bookbinders philadelphia pa 1954 vintage postcard pennsylvania. Googling for something entirely different, we came upon the words bookbinders soup. Parking is accessible and not far from the restaurant. Taxin, the owners of the famous old original bookbinders seafood restaurant located in philadelphia, pa, apparently posing. It was with a mix of relief and disappointment that we learned no bookbinders are harmed in the making of this soup. Pa, philadelphia, pennsylvania, original bookbinders. A night out here can be a bit pricey, so prepare to shell out a bit more. With a recently renovated interior and the addition of executive chef david cunningham, the restaurant is still well worth a visit almost a century and a half later. For conscientious eaters, old original bookbinders restaurant has plenty of fresh and healthy items on the menu.
Old original bookbinders was a seafood restaurant at 125 walnut street in philadelphia. Bookbinders in philadelphia, 125 walnut st restaurants. The old original is officially back and its better than ever. Taxins daughter and grandson carried on the tradition of fine food and service, earning bookbinders the distinction as one of americas oldest continuous seafood restaurants. This classic seafood eatery was closed in 2009 after operating at the same address since 1898.
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