Parc Brasserie
14 expert reviews
“Stephen Starr's Parc channels the chic brasseries of Paris, complete with aproned waiters delivering steak frites and duck confit and the see-and-be-seen set.”
– Gayot
Fodor's
"Restaurateur Stephen Starr's fondness for themes ... has reached perfection in this vast but meticulous stage set placed on Philadelphia's most desirable corner." Full review
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Ask for an indoor-outdoor table overlooking the park: you'll get generous views and the pleasant din of the 150 diners behind you without the deafening buzz that is the restaurant's one true downside.
Frommer's
"This gleaming, patinaed, 250-plus-seat corner brasserie dominates the see-and-be-seen scene on Rittenhouse Square." Full review
Zagat
""Artsy versions" of classic dishes and "outdoor seats that are some of the most prized in the city"." Full review
BlackBook
"Parc is less ostentatious than some of Starr's creations, and that's a good thing. A classic bistro where you'll never go wrong with the steak frites or côtes du Rhône."
DK Eyewitness
"Ideal for a light snack or a more leisurely meal, this French bistro offers many classics such as onion soup and escargots, as well as meat and fish platters and a choice of baguettes."
Philadelphia Inquirer
"The amazingly crusty baguettes and country bread from pastry chef Frank Urso and his baker, Carlos Apricio, may be the best in the city." Full review
Rough Guide
"Excellent French bistro right opposite ritzy Rittenhouse Square."
Not For Tourists
"Fancy French bistro. Lobster cocktails."
Where
"From Philly restaurateur Stephen Starr comes this see-and-be-seen French brasserie overlooking Rittenhouse Square." Full review
Time Out
"Overlooking verdant Rittenhouse Square, Parc channels the energy and style of a charming Paris bistro." Full review