Devon Seafood Grill - Philadelphia

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   KarenW

   VIP

   Philadelphia

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 2

   Unfortunately we found pieces of glass in the Brussel sprouts not good Manager compted us the dessert & 50% off the bill Also they are closing on 12/31 which would have made us schedule a different restaurant
   

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   Robert

   San Francisco

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   The food is great but this review is pointless, as Devon Seafood Grill will be closing in a few weeks. The opening was a toasty lobster & crab salad roll sandwich, followed by the mixed seafood grill: shrimp, scallops, salmon, crab cake & grilled asparagus. All was seasoned & cooked to perfection. The side dish, king crab fried rice was a letdown. It was over-salted and tasted much strongly of bacon than crab. Surprise: the champagne was half-price (going out of business sale?) and the final coffee was freshly brewed & excellent. Bottom line: Typically expensive for Center City Philly, but the food was first-rate and the ambience was elegant but relaxing. I'm disappointed my first visit to DSG will also be my last. So I guess if you can get there in the next -2weeks, I say "treat yourself." Otherwise, hope the next restaurant to fill the space serves food of similar quality.
   

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   Brian

   Philadelphia

   30 reviews

   5.0

   30 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   So sorry that Devon is closing. Always been one of my favorites on Rittenhouse Square
   

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   Robert

   Washington DC

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Really wish this spot wasn’t closing down. Had such a positive experience and would love to become a regular. Our first time dining here was memorable and I hope all the staff find new jobs that satisfy their needs in no time at all. Best wishes!
   

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   Greg

   Atlantic City

   47 reviews

   4.0

   47 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   Food was excellent. Ambience lacking they stuck us in very cold bar area. Would love to be more romantic. Waiter was ok, no personality. I’d go back again but request dining room area
   

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   Suzanne

   VIP

   Washington DC

   15 reviews

   1.0

   15 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 1

   Very very disspaointed. We are in Philly 4 times a year to visit family. It is such a great foodie town. Devon was recommended and disappointed us Our drinks arrived together. When the other couple ordered theirs only 1 drink came out. The second drink arrived after our appetizers. Food ok, nothing that would bring me back. WORSE BAKED POTATO EVER. If you cant get that right take it off the menu. And you charged $12!! We sent it back the first time. Embarrassed to send it back a second time. Not sure. How you can mess that up. Service was ok, nit great for the pricey venue. Had to look for our waitress several times. She forgot a lot of things, no sauces for shucked oysters, then those arrived with no serving spoons. Did not give everyone fresh silverware. Has to look for her to get check. The food is not worth the money or the calories. I also made this reservation 30 days out. Requested a booth Hostess told me we could have a booth with chairs. That not a booth. And there were many of them so not sure why our request wasn’t met.
   

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   susan

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   New York City

   2 reviews

   2.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 13 December 2024

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   Service was sketchy. Server told me app was not at all spicy. It was minuscule, expensive, overcooked, and extremely spicy. She did not accurately describe an entree selected by our friends dining with us. They raved about their dish, which I would have ordered with a correct desciption.
   

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   James

   Philadelphia

   8 reviews

   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on 11 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Will miss this restaurant in Philly location. Seafood is always on point. Missed the snapper soup that used to be on the menu. The bar was under stocked ostensibly because of impending closure. But bartender was able to mix up nice cocktails. Tuna and Sea Bass were top notch
   

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   Joanne

   Philadelphia

   2 reviews

   2.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 9 December 2024

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Food was extremely salty. Lobster was overcooked, chewy and stuck to the shell. Service wasn't great. Entrees were fired before we were finished with our appetizers. We were seated at a table that was probably meant for cocktails and small plates. There was barely enough space for the bread service and our appetizers, which made it more awkward when our entrees arrived.
   

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    Aubrey

    Charleston

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3

    Drink was suppose to be table side smoking BUT didn’t happen. BlackBerry Margarita was refreshing with a little kick of spice. Crispy rice roll was on point. Sushi came out without chopsticks and the server was mia. We had to get up and ask. Biscuits didn’t come out so we had to ask. Disappointed we couldn’t sit in the downstairs area which we requested. The hostess couldn’t get it together. First said we had no reservation and then found it after 7 minutes.
    

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    Devon Seafood Grill - PhiladelphiaResponded on 9 December 2024

    Hello Aubrey, I am sorry we did not offer you a great dining experience, this is very embarrassing for me. Please reach out if you would like to review more of the details of your visit with me personally, Keith Miller, Regional Director of Operations
    

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