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Square 1682, Philadelphia, PA

Square 1682

4.3
4.3
2069 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
20:30
Booked 26 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
With its delicious, approachable menus and upbeat ambiance, Square 1682 has become a beloved Center City gathering place thanks to Chef Patrick Czerniak's great food, great drinks and great people. Our New American fare could be described as: worldly, progressive, delicious, artfully presented, healthful and comforting. Time and again, loyal patrons return to the Architects Building in Rittenhouse Square for restaurant draws like popular brunch specials, the raved-about Square Burger, one of the country’s top bar programs and seasonal patio seating. If you’re hosting an intimate dining affair for a small or large group, be sure to explore our private dining options, too.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Breakfast, Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    All Day Menu Mon 7:00 am–2:00 pm Tue–Fri 7:00 am–3:00 pm Brunch Sat 8:00 am–3:00 pm Sun 8:00 am–2:00 pm Midday Menu Tue–Sat 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–7:00 pm Late Night Menu Fri, Sat 10:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (215) 563-5008
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Ronde Murphy
  • Catering
    Enjoy stunning views and exceptional service for any of your meeting and event needs at the adjacent Hotel Palomar and enjoy catered food from Square 1682!
  • Private party facilities
    Located in the heart of Rittenhouse Square, Square 1682 and Hotel Palomar Philadelphia, offers private parties, corporate events, weddings, and more, a refreshing array of original venues that suit private gatherings of many kinds.Please reach out to Erin.Schwamb@hotelpalomar.com
  • Private party contact
    Lauren Smith: (215) 563-5006
  • Area
    Center City
  • Cross Street
    17th & Sansom Streets
  • Parking details
    Valet parking available (call for details).
  • Public transit
    We are convenient to all SEPTA bus & regional rail lines! Closest train station is Suburban Station (34 N. 16th Street & J.F.K. Boulevard). You will head west on John F. Kennedy Blvd toward North 17th Street, then turn left onto North 17th Street.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

Experiences

  • Theatre Prix-Fixe Menu

    US$55.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Enjoy a 4-course menu before heading to the show for $55/person. Available Tue - Sat from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm Only. Reservations strongly recommended.
    Theatre Prix-Fixe Menu photo

Offers

  • City Wide Burger Thursdays

    Multiple dates available
    Tue - Fri - 11:00 - 15:00, 15:00 - 17:00,Sat - 15:00 - 17:00
    Thursdays are for CITY WIDE BURGERS 🍔 Every Thursday from 11am - 5pm, swing by for: 🍔$18 Burgers 🍺$20 Burger + Beer combo 🥃$23 Burger, Beer & Shot combo

    City Wide Burger Thursdays photo
  • Whine About It Wednesdays

    Multiple dates available
    Tue - Thu - 17:00 - 20:00
    Join us on Wednesdays from 5pm - 8pm for discounted wine bottles & cellared wines by the glass with Alex Clark.

    Whine About It Wednesdays photo
  • Buck a Shuck & Bubbles Tuesdays

    Multiple dates available
    Tue - Thu - 17:00 - 20:00
    Come join us on Tuesdays from 5pm - 8pm for an iconic pairing, oysters and bubbles.

    Buck a Shuck & Bubbles Tuesdays photo

What 2,069 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Philadelphia

    Great for brunch

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Square 1682 delights with its "out of sight" duck wings and "amazing" avocado toast at brunch. The welcoming staff creates a home-like atmosphere, while chefs accommodate special requests. Whether it's a "superb" breakfast or a classy dinner near Rittenhouse Square, the culinary experience is always impressive and memorable.

2,069 Reviews
  1. Carolyn

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Disappointing Christmas Dinner Experience at Square 1682 We were in town for a couple of days over the holidays and had pre-booked Square 1682 for Christmas dinner, enticed by the promise of a festive three-course pre-fixe menu. Unfortunately, the experience was far from what we hoped for. When it came time to order, we were informed that half of the menu options were sold out — two out of the four Christmas dinner entrées and all but one dessert choice. This was shocking, considering the event was prepaid and pre-booked. While the manager did offer to refund our meals, we didn’t come for compensation — we came for a lovely Christmas dinner experience, which was completely lacking. The food we did end up with was lackluster. Risotto as a replacement entrée for a holiday meal felt uninspired, and the quality didn’t redeem it. Even the "hot rolls" were disappointing — a quartered kaiser bun, warmed and dry. The lack of professionalism from the staff added to the disappointment. By 9 p.m., the kitchen and wait staff were openly counting down the minutes until they could leave, creating a rushed and uninviting atmosphere. It was anything but festive and left us feeling let down on what should have been a special evening. I cannot recommend Square 1682 based on this experience. It failed to deliver on its promises and certainly didn’t provide the warm, celebratory Christmas meal we anticipated.

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  2. Gerald

    Philadelphia

    383 reviews

    5.0

    383 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went to Squarer 1682 for Christmas dinner. On this day, restaurants in hotels are the major choices. Square 1682 did well with the opportunity. The food was good - Red Snapper and Prime rib. The service was friendly and as attentive as a full house allows/ The wait staff worked as a team and deli

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  3. Jamie

    VIP

    Richmond

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my favorite places to eat in Philadelphia! The food is creative and delicious, the drinks are always wonderful…and the staff welcoming. I’ve been staying at the Kimpton Palomar often for the past two years and the restaurant never fails to put a smile on my face.

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  4. Marilee

    Philadelphia

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 20 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Mushroom risotto, amazing! As was the crispy octopus! Liked the building and the ambiance.

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  5. Kera

    Philadelphia

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on 19 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Katelyn was amazing and very attentive. Chef Moe was attentive and kind.

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  6. Dupree

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Our visit to Square 1682 on Sunday was very disappointing. Despite having a reservation and being seated promptly, the service was incredibly slow. Our server took orders from tables that arrived after us and didn’t get to us for a long time. When our drinks finally came, they were incorrect. We eventually left and found much better service at Marathon Grill down the block. Unfortunately, this experience left us unwilling to return.

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  7. Tara

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    The seating was a bit chaotic. The hostess was very nice but clearly a bit overwhelmed and forgot about seating us after asking us to go wait in the hotel lobby while they reset our table. Our order was taken pretty quickly but the wrong item was chosen for my meal (a different burger than I ordered). They did try to accommodate with a discount since it took over 10-15 minutes to have the right item brought out. I ordered a drink that never came as well but at least it was not on the bill. Service at the end slowed significantly and it took a while to get the bill so that we could get out of there.

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  8. Paula

    Philadelphia

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food delish. Wait staff and management friendly and attentive.

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  9. Jim

    New York City

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely hotel bar and restaurant with all the right vibes…

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  10. Tami

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious and staff was very friendly and helpful. The hostess came over to check on how we were liking to food - particularly the octopus was delicious. And the manager Amex over and brought my daughter a complimentary cornbread (yummy) as my meal came out before hers. Would definitely go again.

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Square 1682 is rated 4.3 stars by 2069 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
20:30
Booked 26 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Square 1682

121 South 17th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    17th & Sansom Streets
  • Area
    Center City
  • Hours of Operation
    All Day Menu Mon 7:00 am–2:00 pm Tue–Fri 7:00 am–3:00 pm Brunch Sat 8:00 am–3:00 pm Sun 8:00 am–2:00 pm Midday Menu Tue–Sat 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–7:00 pm Late Night Menu Fri, Sat 10:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Breakfast, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet parking available (call for details).
  • Public transit
    We are convenient to all SEPTA bus & regional rail lines! Closest train station is Suburban Station (34 N. 16th Street & J.F.K. Boulevard). You will head west on John F. Kennedy Blvd toward North 17th Street, then turn left onto North 17th Street.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Ronde Murphy
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
  • Phone number
    (215) 563-5008
  • Catering
    Enjoy stunning views and exceptional service for any of your meeting and event needs at the adjacent Hotel Palomar and enjoy catered food from Square 1682!
  • Private party facilities
    Located in the heart of Rittenhouse Square, Square 1682 and Hotel Palomar Philadelphia, offers private parties, corporate events, weddings, and more, a refreshing array of original venues that suit private gatherings of many kinds.Please reach out to Erin.Schwamb@hotelpalomar.com
  • Private party contact
    Lauren Smith: (215) 563-5006
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