Reviews for Knock Restaurant and Bar in Philadelphia, PA
This is a nice spot to convene before hitting the bars. The bar staff is thin, but they do their best with the folks on hand. If... you go here, pick a table with a view towards the street. There is plenty of eye candy strolling pass this corner. Read more
If you?re looking for a strong cocktail knock is a great spot! That said, don?t come for the food! The flatbread looked and... tasted like it came from the freezer. The calamari was mehhh..overall it doesn?t warrant any type of restaurant recommendation. Read more
This used to be my favorite place, however, since the pandemic the food doesn?t seem as good and the service is not as... attentive. The food is mediocre at best. The bread is disappointing. Meat dishes are a better bet than the fish these days? Imiss the old prime rib Sunday special! I really hope they can regain their former quality. Knock is an important and essentialspace for older gay men and anyone else seeking a nice meal in the Gayborhood; the bar is classy rather than tawdry. I?ll keepgoing back occasionally just to support their existence, but they do need to find a balance between quality and costs in thispandemic-saturated economy. Read more
Excellent dining experience. Service was great and food very tasty... especially the calamari. Will definitely be back!!
Terrific selection of palatable entrées. Prompt seating alfresco. Tasty corn beef sandwich was prepared exactly as described.... An apparent hot spot for locals, our waitress was amenable and thought provoking about dining and living accommodations. Read more
Visited Knock for the first time this evening with a large group of colleagues and it was a fair experience. Located in a... historic district, Knock is one of several local businesses and shops. My party consisted of fifteen (15) professionals, allwith eclectic palettes. The menu has several different options ranging from seafood, burgers, and pastas. Overall, I wasn?timpressed with the quality of the food. You?ll notice several different food options via the pictures I upload. Personally, Iordered the jumbo crab cake, as an appetizer and seafood alfredo. The jumbo crab cake, came on a bed of warm spinach and atomato based sauce. The crab cake was not jumbo and was okay. The consistency of the crab cake was not to my liking, nor was itsfirmness and taste. Overall, for the cost, it wasn?t worth the value. The seafood Alfredo consists of scallops, cod fish, andshrimp. I asked could the pasta only be shrimp and the restaurant was able to accommodate that. I was very impressed with mywaitperson?s follow-up to ensure that I got what I wanted. Unfortunately, the Alfredo sauce was watery and the shrimp seemedboiled. Overall, it was eatable, but not on my list of favorite dishes. Several of my colleagues ordered the NY Strip, mediumwell, and some of their orders can me back rare. Rare to the point that we had to send it back. Overall, the staff was friendly,the food was average, but I enjoyed the company of my colleagues in their large dining area. I don?t plan on coming back! Read more
I love this place. While there may be a lot of bars in the gayborhood very few make a good drink. Venture Inn used to be one of... them before it closed. Knock makes a great martini. It would be kind of weird getting a martini in the other bars. They alsohave the best selection of liquors. As far as I know they are the only bar to have Plymouth gin. I can't remember exactly thebrand ( might be Dolin) but they use good vermouth as well. I always make it a point to stop there for a drink on a specialoccasion. The food is also really good but it has been a while since I have ordered anything besides a martini. It isespecially great during pride because the crowd is more mature and you can get a drink that isn't served in a plastic cup. Ialso posted my favorite seat in the house. The little round table by the door. Read more
The bartenders try, which is rare for this part of Philly. It's in a great location and there is a paid parking lot not far from... here. Read more