AMINA

4.6

1351 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary Southern

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2 people

Nov 26, 2024

10:30 PM

Booked 17 times today

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem
Great for creative cocktails

Owner Felicia Wilson and Chef Partner Darryl Harmon, who hails from Gouldstown, NJ in Cumberland County, which is considered the oldest black community in the U.S., is an award-winning chef for The Lure Group in New York City. He previously served as the Executive Chef at the Water Works Restaurant in Philadelphia between 2007 and 2012.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary Southern, American, Seafood
Hours of operation
Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Phone number
(267) 324-3745
Website
http://www.aminaphilly.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Chef Darryl Harmon

Location
104 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106-3009
Neighborhood
Old City
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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Popular dishes

Amina Seafood Plateau
Oysters, Chilled Shrimp, Local Clams, Jumbo Lump Crab Cocktail, Poached Maine Lobster, Tabasco, red currant mignonette, yellow chili cocktail sauce, key lime aioli
- M/P
Deviled Eggs$10.00
Smoked paprika, micro arugula
Black Eye Pea Hummus$10.00
Smoked paprika oil, crispy organic carrot chips
Peri Peri Wings$15.00
Burnt end baby veggies, blue cheese foam
Fried Catfish Hush Puppies$18.00
Spicy remoulade
Pan Seared Scallops$18.00
Fried green tomatoes, southern street corn, sweet corn creme brûlée
Clams Casino$15.00
Candied beef bacon, sweet peppers, toasted cornbread crumbs
Cheesesteak Beignets$12.00
Wit' charred onions & sweet peppers, signature cheese fondue, white cheddar dust, spicy ketchup
Buttermilk Biscuits$7.00
sea salt butter, strawberry-rhubarb jam
JalapeñO-Cheddar Cornbread$7.00
Sorghum butter

Soups & Salads

Flaming Lobster Bisque$18.00
Ignited cognac splash, micro chive
Chicken & Dumplings$17.00
Pulled chicken lollipops, petite veggies
Black Kale Salad$17.00
Smoky blue cheese, heirloom radish, picked red onions, watermelon vinaigrette
Caesar Salad$16.00
Grilled gem lettuce, shaved Parmigiana Reggiano, lemon peppercorn dressing, crispy

Sandwiches

Nigerian Hot Chicken$18.00
Bread & butter pickles, rainbow slaw, peanut butter, brioche roll
Amina Dry-Aged Burger$20.00
Pimento cheese, candied beef bacon, caramelized onions, watercress, secret sauce, brioche roll
Every Day Friendsgiving Turkey Burger$20.00
Cornbread stuffing, cranberry-orange relish, Brussels sprout slaw, gravy, tater tot bun
Southern Fried Whiting Fish$19.00
Lettuce, tomato, house-made tartar sauce, brioche roll
Shrimp Po'boy Cheese Steak$22.00
Certified Angus Beef rib eye steak, signature cheese fondue, lettuce, tomato, secret sauce topped with crispy shrimp, Amoroso hoagie roll

House Specialties

All Natural Fried Chicken Bucket$26.00
Buttermilk biscuits, sweet n' sassy sauce
Smothered Turkey Wings$26.00
Petite vegetable ragout, heirloom radish, demi glacé de poulet
Braised Oxtails$28.00
morel mushroom demi-glacé, baby mache salad, crispy onions
Certified Angus Beef NY Strip$45.00
Torched bone marrow butter
Pan Seared Salmon$28.00
Fennel confit, grain mustard marmalade
Soft Pretzel Dusted Fish N' Chips$29.00
Crispy whiting, assorted marble potato chips, grain mustard tartar sauce
Nola Style Gumbo$30.00
Ansel Mills Gold Carolina Rice, wild caught shrimp, crab, oysters, chicken wings, spicy beef sausage in a rich thicken broth
Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes
King crab, Ol' Fuskie crab fried rice, Meyer lemon cloud
- M/P
Grilled Lamb T-Bone Steak Tower$40.00
Hibiscus gastrique, succotash, pistachio brittle dust
Southern Hot Fried Cauliflower$24.00
Aged Tabasco butter sauce, rainbow slaw

Main Sides

Collard Greens$10.00
Braised with smoked turkey & potlikker
Candied Yam Purée$10.00
Toasted marshmallow, Teddy Grahams
Crispy Brussels Sprouts$10.00
Maple aioli, crispy shallots
Lobster Pomme Mousse$16.00
Mac N' Cheese$12.00
Fried Cabbage$6.00
Grilled Asparagus$10.00
Fingerling Potato Salad$6.00
Hand-Cut Fries$8.00

Sweets

Strawberry Short Cake$12.00
Warm signature biscuits, macerated strawberries, fresh whipped cream
Warm Peach Cobbler$12.00
White peach ice cream, cinnamon brown butter glaze
Banana Pudding$12.00
Vanilla wafer dust, fresh berries
Birthday Pound Cake$20.00
Chocolate Buttercream icing

What 1,351 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Amina, nestled in Old Town Philadelphia, promises a delightful soul food experience with "flavorful dishes" and a "warm atmosphere." Guests rave about the "delicious food," including standout items like oxtails and cheesesteak beignets. The service is often praised as "attentive and welcoming." Some reviews note occasional service delays, but the overall dining experience remains positively memorable.

1,351 Reviews

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William
New York City
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The overall experience was all right. The appetizers were better than the main course. The drinks were okay. The lamb dish did not have any flavor and it was unseasoned. The salmon dish was over cooked. The side dishes, which were the mac & cheese, and the yams were excellent.
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Margaret
Philadelphia
77 reviews
vip
3.0
77 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Appetizers were good. Not many healthy options. The salmon was dry and overcooked. The other 2 folks with me enjoyed their meals of smothered turkey wings and short rib. Also, the cleanliness of the stairway going down to the ladies' room was disappointing.
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Canvas
Philadelphia
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very intimate setting with such diverse guests. Warm atmosphere with such a young audience of staffing
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Jamila
Philadelphia
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
It was a good time .. my first time there was for dinner was a great time
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Ché
Dallas
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Had oxtails and wings. Chicken wings were great oxtails were not flavorful. Service wasn’t that great. Food came out fast, so quick turn around!
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Tracy
Philadelphia
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food, ambiance are amazing! Highly recommend the oxtails, sweet potatoes & lamb lollipops, delicious! We will definitely be back to try more dishes.
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Ebony
Philadelphia
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Perfect ! Brunch was amazing. Great service. I love this place. Going to try the different locations of theirs.
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Alison
Tampa
73 reviews
5.0
73 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I'm gonna start with on negative. There's no waiting area. It's a small restaurant with a small vestibule. When my party of 4 arrived, we had nowhere to stand. However, the hostess promptly got a table for us even though we were a few minutes early. The chairs were super comfy and plush. The atmosphere was jumping as it was Saturday night. We ordered cheesesteak beignets and lima bean hummus- both were delicious and did not last more than a few minutes on our table. We had smothered turkey wings with a gravy that was to die for delicious. All the sides - yams, brussel sprouts, and collards were so good. We also ordered piri piri wings and that sauce was so unique. Different than your typical bar wings. Service was excellent- the wait staff were on top on everything. Our came out so hot that we had to wait a minute to eat it. Can't say enough great things about this place! Hope to go back soon.
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Beth
Philadelphia
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always the ambiance is great and the food delicious. The staff are always amazing.
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James
Jacksonville
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We are huge foodies and have thoroughly explored the Philly food scene. Amina was excellent. The vibe, food and service was over the top. We sat at the bar where Carl provided amazing service. We had the greens, cornbread and beef rib. Huge portions and some of the best Southern food we’ve ever had in a restaurant (we lived in the deep South for 15 years). Highly recommend. We will certainly be back to try other selections on their menu.
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FAQs

AMINA offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (267) 324-3745.

AMINA is rated 4.6 stars by 1351 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 26, 2024

10:30 PM

Booked 17 times today

Order delivery or takeout

104 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106-3009

Additional information

Neighborhood
Old City
Hours of operation
Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary Southern, American, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef Darryl Harmon
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
http://www.aminaphilly.com/
Phone number
(267) 324-3745

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AMINA

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

12 Philadelphia restaurants that our local editor loves

Cheesesteak Beignets

Braised Oxtails

Shrimp & Grits

Starters

Amina Seafood Plateau

Deviled Eggs$10.00

Black Eye Pea Hummus$10.00

Peri Peri Wings$15.00

Fried Catfish Hush Puppies$18.00

Pan Seared Scallops$18.00

Clams Casino$15.00

Cheesesteak Beignets$12.00

Buttermilk Biscuits$7.00

JalapeñO-Cheddar Cornbread$7.00

Soups & Salads

Flaming Lobster Bisque$18.00

Chicken & Dumplings$17.00

Black Kale Salad$17.00

Caesar Salad$16.00

Sandwiches

Nigerian Hot Chicken$18.00

Amina Dry-Aged Burger$20.00

Every Day Friendsgiving Turkey Burger$20.00

Southern Fried Whiting Fish$19.00

Shrimp Po'boy Cheese Steak$22.00

House Specialties

All Natural Fried Chicken Bucket$26.00

Smothered Turkey Wings$26.00

Braised Oxtails$28.00

Certified Angus Beef NY Strip$45.00

Pan Seared Salmon$28.00

Soft Pretzel Dusted Fish N' Chips$29.00

Nola Style Gumbo$30.00

Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes

Grilled Lamb T-Bone Steak Tower$40.00

Southern Hot Fried Cauliflower$24.00

Main Sides

Collard Greens$10.00

Candied Yam Purée$10.00

Crispy Brussels Sprouts$10.00

Lobster Pomme Mousse$16.00

Mac N' Cheese$12.00

Fried Cabbage$6.00

Grilled Asparagus$10.00

Fingerling Potato Salad$6.00

Hand-Cut Fries$8.00

Sweets

Strawberry Short Cake$12.00

Warm Peach Cobbler$12.00

Banana Pudding$12.00

Birthday Pound Cake$20.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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