Best Restaurants for Special Occasions in South Street

Visiting our daughter in Philadelphia, we ate here on Christmas Day and had the best experience. We were seated prompted at our reserved time and the staff was amazing and so welcoming. The food was delicious from soup and salad to entrees to dessert. We will definitely be back!

Cannot say enough good things. It is a must for every visit to Philly and every Christmas morning each year. The service is above and beyond, food is exceptional and the atmosphere is so special.

This was our first time at lock bar and overall it was very good. We did not know being Christmas Eve of the kitchen was closing early which we were not thrilled about because we had a later dinner reservation and it forced us to order before we wanted to. The server also had a few miscues on the timing of things sending out the food too early but they rectified it and it was all okay. We both have the cream of crab soup which was very very good. I have the crab cake and the server said it was considered some of the best in the city and I would agree with that it was all pure crab meat no filler.

We had an amazing meal here with a party of 8 including 2 little kids and 2 tweens. Great quiet space with large windows for people watching. The food was amazing. Everyone enjoyed their meals even our picky eaters and their desserts were exceptional. We appreciated the good service too and kind staff.

We were a party of 8 on a very busy night for dining out in Philly. We had such a fun night at Viola Bistro. Everyone enjoyed their meals and the service was excellent!