ZINC- Philadelphia

4.3 (567)

$31 to $50

French

246 S 11th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107

About this restaurant

Romantic
Innovative
Good for special occasions

This second restaurant of Olivier Desaintmartin, ZINC is no less than a replica of a “le Marais” style bar restaurant, artists most preferred section of Paris. Le Marais is also the oldest part of the French capital.

Desaintmartin bought a 1919 zinc bar from a Parisian bar, refinished it, and shipped it to this quaint 40 seats bar/restaurant.

Acclaimed for its food, romance and its specialty drinks, Zinc becomes a hang out for locals, a meeting place. You can share a charcuterie or a fromage plate with a glass of Chinon, or sit at the bar sipping a French aperitif waiting for your party, or enjoy some oysters with a Muscadet.

The bistro menu is the same for brunch and dinner so at any time of the day you may choose to order eggs Benedict or steak frites or even just an apple tart with a “coupe “ of Blanquette de Limoux (sparkling wine).

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French, Wine Bar, Comfort Food
Hours of Operation
Tuesday - Sunday: 4.30PM to 11PM
Website
http://www.zincbarphilly.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Nanina Scriber chef/owner Olivier Desaintmartin
Catering
We are closed for lunch and Brunch but the restaurant is available for special event with a minimum of 25 guests
Private party facilities
entire restaurant (38)We can also accommodate parties from 6 to 24 (not privately)

Location
246 S 11th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Area
Center City
Cross street
Locust
Parking Details
many lots around. Closest parking garage on Locust and 11th
Public transport
12th and Locust (Patco)
Entertainment
no
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wine

L'assiette Paysan Du Chef - Great for Table!USD 21.00
Variety of cheeses and charcuteries - condiments
Soupe Du Jour
- MKT
Salade MaisonUSD 8.50
Add Crispy Goat Cheese; House salad - red pepper dressing
Salade D'endive Au Saumon FuméUSD 12.00
Belgium endive - smoked salmon - fennel - apple
Salade De Poulpe Grillé Aux Légumes RôtisUSD 14.00
Grilled octopus - roasted vegetables - tomato coulis
Coquille Saint Jacques Lutée Au Foie GrasUSD 13.00
Sea scallop in the shell - truffle butter - leeks - pastry crust
Paté MaisonUSD 10.00
Zinc paté with green peppercorn - salad - Port reduction
Cassolette D'escargotsUSD 12.00
Escargots - mushrooms - garlic butter - applewood smoked bacon
Petit CassouletUSD 12.00
Bean casserole - duck confit - quail egg
Feuilleté De Champignons Au Porto
Wild mushrooms - puff pastry - Port wine auce
Poisson Du MarchéUSD 20.00
Today's fish - preparation varies
Saumon Au Risotto De HomardUSD 21.00
Seared salmon - lobster risotto - lobster beurre blanc
St Jacques Et Crevettes CatalaneUSD 22.00
Diver sea scallops - shrimp - cauliflower - roasted baby carrots - aurora sauce
Foie De Veau DauphinoisUSD 18.00
Sautéed calve's liver - potato gratin - spinach - shallot confit and Xérès sauce
Paleron De Boeuf FritesUSD 19.00
"Steak Frites" - hand cut fries - salad. Choice of: Truffle or Roquefort sauce
Caille Farçie En CroûteUSD 29.00
Stuffed boneless quail - mushroom - foie gras - puff pastry - cabbage
Lapin DijonnaiseUSD 26.00
Free range rabbit - ZINC mashed - mushroom - onion - mustard sauce
Boeuf BourguignonUSD 20.00
Short rib of beef - red wine sauce - egg pasta

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at ZINC- Philadelphia.

4.3

(567)

4.4Food
4.3Service
4.3Ambience
2.9Value

Noise • Moderate

567 Reviews

JO
JOHNBEE
Philadelphia County69 reviews
2.0
Reviewed on 2 December 2019
1. Overall 2
Over priced. Food was not memorable. Started off bad from the beginning. We got there a few minutes before they opened. It was cold. They saw us, but would not let us in. We had to walk back to our car and sit there. I wanted to leave. My wife stopped me, but after the meal agreed that we should have left.
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waynepotts Gold
San Francisco Bay Area12 reviews
1.0
Dined on 16 January 2019
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
How can you rate a restaurant that has closed. You canceled my reservation without explanation. I left a reservation on the restaurant answering service only to find the restaurant closed for business when I showed up. You owe me for that one.
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lindajean
Philadelphia County3 reviews
1.0
Dined on 5 January 2019
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Zinc is closed. Took my reservation and then closed before I dined. Not sure why I keep getting emails to rate my experience since the Yelp app says the restaurant is no affiliated with Yelp. I'm reviewing just to make the emails stop.
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Yummy Gold
Philadelphia County19 reviews
2.0
Dined on 31 December 2018
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Poor New Years experience ! Lousy food, but beautiful cozy atmosphere
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LenaD
Philadelphia County2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 29 December 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Anniversary
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BruceH
Philadelphia County14 reviews
5.0
Dined on 27 December 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I've never had a bad meal at Zinc. Always friendly service. This last visit was the same. Three of us who wanted to engage in quiet conversation. Tasty, filling entres and one salad. Two salmon and green lentils and one chicken entre. Excellent wine, which was recommended when I asked and gave our taste parameters. We will be back.
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Lisainphila Gold
Philadelphia County14 reviews
5.0
Dined on 27 December 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Went to Zinc for a pre-Walnut St theater meal. Staff was very conscious of our time limits. Charcuterie was very good. Room was almost empty at 5:30 on a Thursday, but hopefully filled later. Meal was delicious.
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BillY
Philadelphia County8 reviews
4.0
Dined on 24 December 2018
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Server was blah. Bad description of entrees and we felt that we were inconveniencing him. Food was good as usual.
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Delish Gold
Philadelphia County117 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 December 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
What a gem. A small, very Parisian atmosphere. Elegant but unpretentious. Our server was lovely and very helpful. Food was excellent - Octopus, country pate, fish of the day and vegetarian pasta all were winners. Small but nice selection of French wines. Romantic atmosphere. We will definitely go back
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Freddikins
Philadelphia County106 reviews
4.0
Dined on 23 December 2018
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Great asset to neighborhood, with consistently good food and ambiance.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French, Wine Bar, Comfort Food
Hours of Operation
Tuesday - Sunday: 4.30PM to 11PM
Website
http://www.zincbarphilly.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Nanina Scriber chef/owner Olivier Desaintmartin
Catering
We are closed for lunch and Brunch but the restaurant is available for special event with a minimum of 25 guests
Private party facilities
entire restaurant (38)We can also accommodate parties from 6 to 24 (not privately)

Location
246 S 11th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Area
Center City
Cross street
Locust
Parking Details
many lots around. Closest parking garage on Locust and 11th
Public transport
12th and Locust (Patco)
Entertainment
no
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wine

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ZINC- Philadelphia

About this restaurant

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Menu

Main

L'assiette Paysan Du Chef - Great for Table!USD 21.00

Soupe Du Jour

Salade MaisonUSD 8.50

Salade D'endive Au Saumon FuméUSD 12.00

Salade De Poulpe Grillé Aux Légumes RôtisUSD 14.00

Coquille Saint Jacques Lutée Au Foie GrasUSD 13.00

Paté MaisonUSD 10.00

Cassolette D'escargotsUSD 12.00

Petit CassouletUSD 12.00

Feuilleté De Champignons Au Porto

Poisson Du MarchéUSD 20.00

Saumon Au Risotto De HomardUSD 21.00

St Jacques Et Crevettes CatalaneUSD 22.00

Foie De Veau DauphinoisUSD 18.00

Paleron De Boeuf FritesUSD 19.00

Caille Farçie En CroûteUSD 29.00

Lapin DijonnaiseUSD 26.00

Boeuf BourguignonUSD 20.00

Reviews

Additional information

Not available on OpenTable