Astral Plane

13 ratings since posting on Thursday, October 7, 2004
in Downtown / Center City
1708 Lombard Street
(215) 546-6230
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Overall Rating

*****

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*****
elegant, comfy
unique and satisfying - Robert , posted 05/08/06
*****
Love the waterfall in the bathroom
Delicious food, if a little heavy. A great date place - good acoustics, lots of stuff on the wall to talk about, good to test how gay-comfortable your dating partner is. - Rachel , posted 05/17/05
Liz
Liz
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*****
Great date place - even if you're not young anymore!
I love this restaurant because the food is always great and the atmosphere is, too. It's becoming difficult to find a nice, romantic restaurant if you're not one of the "beautiful people" (read: under 35, earning 6 figures). But Astral Plane is always welcoming and the menu is great. The owner is also very active in the gay community and in supporting those living with HIV/AIDS, so that gets big marks with me on the "social responsibility" scale. A place I'm happy to spend my money, and where I always feel I've gotten a great meal at a fair price. - Liz , posted 05/15/05
*****
Out Door Dining
Best outdoor dining in the city - Mary , posted 05/15/05
***oo
Overabundance of Genres at Astral Plane
I've been to Astral Plane once. I was so excited to go there because I had heard so much. I didn't go for dinner, but for brunch. The pancakes were really good and the french toast, as well. But $11 for pancakes??! They were big, but the price was excessive. Some find the art work and decoration kitchy and cool. I found the overabundance of genres and eras nearly panic-inducing. I felt like I was at the cleaning out of a grandmother's attic or something. I don't want to feel like I'm at a yard sale when I'm eating $11 pancakes, dammit. Maybe it's just me..... - Kara , posted 05/12/05
*****
Take a date anytime, for any reason
This is, and has been, the city's most romantic restaurant spot. For any reason you want great food in a perfect atmosphere, head to Astral Plane. All elements come together here for the perfect date. - Wilhelm , posted 05/11/05
****o
great salads
i went here with a friend of mine b/c we wanted to go out for salads and dessert - we never made it to the dessert b/c the salads were so filling and yummy and the bread they give you is excellent. service was great. try the fresh brewed iced tea! - Colleen , posted 05/11/05
*****
Never seen a better place!
That atmosphere is a mix of romantic and bohemian. The service is impeccable and lightning-quick!! The food is well worth the price. - Inna , posted 04/30/05
****o
best decor award
This place is like entering hippie heaven! Their ecclectic mismatched chairs and tablewear, the soft tapestries on the ceiling, and the vintage photos everywhere is great! The food is good, not great, but the drinks are wonderful! It's worth checking out! - Kristi , posted 04/30/05
****o
Seriously impressive
I can never tell if the food makes the ambiance that much better or if it is the other way around. Either way, the restaurant certainly has it going on. Great place to take a date to. - Elle , posted 04/20/05
***oo
Fun atmosphere
While the food at Astral Plane wouldn't be counted among the best in Philly, it's totally do-able. The best part of this cozy restaurant is the space itself, with twinkle lights and crazy eclectic furniture. THe drinks from the bar aren't half bad either. - Marisa , posted 04/20/05
Kit
Kit
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*****
A great place
They are located at 17th & Lombard. The food and ambiance is outstanding. If you want to impress a date this is the place to take her. - Kit , posted 12/10/04
*****
Great culinary experience
The Astral Plane, at 17th and Lombard, is one of the few holdouts from the earliest days of Philadelphia's restaurant renaissance, and it's still as delicious as ever. Full bar, incredible menu, and cozy, bohemian ambiance make it a must-eat. - Shani , posted 10/07/04
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