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Amada

217-219 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, PA 19106 (City Center East)
215 625 2450
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Ranked #25 of 2,004 restaurants in Philadelphia
Price range: $5 - $102
Cuisines: Spanish, Tapas, Wine Bar
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Good for: Romantic, Bar Scene, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
Dining style: Casual Dining
Neighbourhood: City Center East
Cross street: Between 2nd & 3rd
Transit: Septa 21, 42
Description: Amada is not a typical, trendy tapas restaurant. It is something else entirely. Amada serves authentic Spanish tapas based on the earthy Mediterranean flavors that have long been the passion and expertise of founder and executive chef, Jose Garces - but Chef Garces goes beyond tradition, interpreting centuries-old tapas recipes. Specialties of the House Spanish Octopus, Garlic Shrimp,Tortilla Espanola, Lobster Paella, Whole Roasted Suckling Pig (must be ordered 72 hours in advance), Seasonal Sangrias Private Parties: Amada welcomes groups of all sizes. Festive settings, service and menus are perfect for intimate dinners with friends, special occasions and holidays, corporate meetings and staff parties. Events can be booked throughout the restaurant and in our private dining rooms seven days a week. For parties of 12 or more, please call our private events team to schedule your reservation at 267-284-7979 or email events@garcesgroup.com
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Toms River
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5 reviews 5 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

Great little spot, loved the food! I was in Phily for business and meet a for people for lunch, it was so good i wanted to go back for dinner! I will be back, this spot is a can't miss!!

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usa
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34 reviews 34 reviews
19 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
42 helpful votes 42 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

We heard a lot about Amada, and checked it out for lunch. I sincerely don't get what the hype is about. The design is basic. We got one tapas which was delicious but stingy small for the price, and the "catalan express" deal - the soups were good, but I didn't like both our sandwiches (the chicken and the pork),... More

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Gig Harbor
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18 reviews 18 reviews
18 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

This is one of the best tapas restaurants we have ever enjoyed. Chose the $55 PP chefs selection and a pitcher of white sangria. It was both entertaining (we sat at the kitchen bar) and delicious. The only complaint was that the wild mushroom dish was tooooo salty. It was a great value for the quality and service.

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Richmond, Virginia
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

Good Lord this is the best Spanish food I've ever had outside Spain. Great service, great location, terrific Sunday brunch.

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Sauquoit, New York
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4 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

We have been to this restaurant a few times now and have never been let down. Love the atmosphere and decor in general. It's a great place for a date night without feeling overly formal etc. we found the food to be delicious and perfectly portioned.

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See 2 more reviews by Sulli29 for Philadelphia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013 via mobile

Walking around old city and happened upon this place. The outside menu had me at hello. Bacon date skewer, seared octopus, garlic shrimp, and a lavender truffled honey cheese plate for desert. Not a bad night. The sangrias are unique and refreshing with some nice wines to boot.

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See 5 more reviews by Tizdale for Philadelphia
Philadelphia
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3 restaurant reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

This is hands down one of the best restaurants in my city. The atmosphere is wonderful, wait staff is polite and not pretentious. You can dress up or dress down- your call. The food is AMAZING!!

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New York City, New York
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

We went for the $65 "more adventurous" tasting, plus a wine pairing. We got 9 or 10 fun plates, 2 of which were desserts, plus 4 glasses of wine. Our server was really friendly and the decor is good for friends or romance. We actually didn't leave feeling like "wow, that was the best stuff I ever tasted" but overall,... More

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Daytona Beach, Florida
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46 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
45 helpful votes 45 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

We arrived and did not realize that this was a restaurant owned by Iron Chef Jose Garces. The food was excellent. There were no seats so we sat at the bar and had some great service. Our bartender allowed us to try several different beers on tap until we settled into one we liked. We ended up ordering several of... More

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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37 reviews 37 reviews
16 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013 via mobile

Food is outstanding. Easy to see why Jose Garces is an iron chef. We choose the slightly more expensive and authentic tasting menu with the wine pair pairing and really enjoyed most every dish. Prices are less expensive than other high end restaurants. Atmosphere was dark so much so that we could hardly read the menu but we went the... More

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