About Amada
Amada is Chef Garces’ iconic first restaurant. Since opening in 2005, this gorgeous rustic-chic restaurant and bar has embraced the rich traditions of Spanish cuisine. Amada’s capacious dining room features a six-seat chef’s counter overlooking the open kitchen, a comfortable second dining room a...
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Time Zone: America/New_York
Price: $$$
Reservations: Yes
Brunch: Brunch
Lunch: Lunch
Dinner: Dinner
Beer: Beer
Wine: Wine
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Chef's Tables in Philly
One way to truly take your dining experience to the next level is to indulge in a dinner at one of the handful of chef’s tables that select Philadelphia restaurants offer.
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Anynomous
" Nice ambience, delicious Spanish cheeses and meats (splurge for the jamón iberico), and it's worth trying as many different items as possible. The garnacha blend Prima is a winner from the wine list "
16 March 2016Anynomous
" Jose Garces presents stunning updates to classic Spanish flavors in an evocative, 135-seat space in Old City. The service is impressive and the menu well-tuned, but those small plates add up quickly. "
04 August 2014Anynomous
" Short rib flatbread. That's all you need. "
25 January 2014Anynomous
" arces' granddaddy just overhauled its OMG-Everything's-Totally-Cheaper-Than-Normal! Hour with mid-week drink specials including $4 Estrellas & $8 custom cocktails like the Matador "
12 June 2013Anynomous
" I came here for drinks and was not dissappointed. Amazing sangria and will come again to try dinner. Only bad thing are the moron rich white people that think they know everything about wine. Shut up. "
04 March 2013Anynomous
" For special occasions the $75 lobster paella is a must. "
14 January 2013Anynomous
" Overall, fantastic. However some items undercooked, i.e. lobster and a rogue meatball. "
10 December 2012Anynomous
" Highly recommend Amada's when in Philly. Tapas are great. Staff very professional and a great environment. "
15 October 2012Anynomous
" Quite possibly best restaurant I've ever been to. Cheese w/ garlic dulce de leche made me melt. Literally EVERYTHING was amazing. Flatbread with chorizo and shrimp was to die to die for. GET DESSERT. "
10 June 2012Anynomous
" While Garces isn't in the kitchen, much of the menu is still full of his spirit. Even though it opened in 2005, getting a reservation is still a challenge 7 years later. [Eater 38 Member] "
16 April 2012Anynomous
" The perfect spot is located at the end of the main dining room. The chef's counter, with six high chairs, gets you up-close to the action in the kitchen. "
07 March 2012Anynomous
" Get sangria by the jug! The cinnamon stick they add really bring out the taste! "
26 June 2011Anynomous
" La Mesa de José is a dining surprise that lets the chef select his favorites for the table. "
26 March 2011Anynomous
" For authentic Spanish tapas with Mediterranean flavors. "
19 January 2011Anynomous
" Kevin Sbraga loves this place! -Kevin Sbraga, Top Chef "
29 November 2010Anynomous
" Amada offers a Catalan Express lunch special year-round. Get a choice of soup and either an entree salad or sandwich for $14.50. Bonus: the lunch menu is offered Monday through Saturday. "
14 September 2010Anynomous
" my favorite spot in Philly. white sangria, grilled octopus, grilled scallions, mushroom flatbread..nothing here is bad. its all good. "
12 June 2010Anynomous
" The Garroxta cheese with garlic de leche is pure brilliance. The crab stuffed peppers and spicy potatoes are also amazing. "
11 April 2010Anynomous
" Best Tapas in Philadelphia "
14 January 2010Anynomous
" Go to Amada and try any of the flat breads. "
24 August 2009