Sweet Lula's

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   Laurie

   Philadelphia

   24 reviews

   4.0

   24 reviews

   Dined on December 21, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food and the service were very good although we were surprised when we were told by the server that we needed to order our apps and dinner at the same time since they were a paper ticket establishment. We enjoyed everything we had until the bill came and our bill went up another $10 for some service fee we were not informed of until then. Unfortunately, after a lovely evening, we walked away with a sour taste.
   

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   Joann

   Atlantic City

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 13, 2024

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   We had a 6:15 reservation and arrived at 6:10 and were seated right away. No one came over to our table until 6:30 and that’s because I flagged a waitress down to complain. We put our order in at that time without appetizers and asked for water. She didn’t bring our water until another 45 minutes later and only after she came over to apologize that our food was taking longer than expected and we asked for it again. We sat there until 7:55 when we finally got up and left without eating anything. We didn’t want to be late for our show at the Broadway Theater which I had let them know earlier that we had tickets for. We spent an 1 hour and 45 minutes sitting in a very cold restaurant without so much as a bread bowl even being brought to the table. What a horrible experience!
   

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   Patty

   Philadelphia

   2 reviews

   2.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on November 16, 2024

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   Nice local spot with great, friendly staff. I found the salmon under-seasoned, and my partner found the risotto also under-seasoned.
   

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   Bette

   Philadelphia

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 15, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had a wonderful experience. The waitress’s Taylor and Rose were very friendly and helpful. The food is amazing and portions are perfect. This definitely a place to experience.
   

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   Thomas

   Philadelphia

   25 reviews

   4.0

   25 reviews

   Dined on November 8, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   Wait staff was attentive to our theater tickets schedule. Lobster ravioli was excellent. Mushroom Alfredo was disappointingly bland.
   

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   Nancy

   New Jersey

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on October 10, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I have dined at Sweet Lula's on many occasions. I have always loved the food and the service.
   

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   Darla

   Denver

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on October 10, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   I’ve been wanting to try this place for so long and unfortunately I was disappointed, pretty sure it will be my first and last time there. In the past I used to walk by and it would be PACKED. I got there and it was only us and two other tables on a theater night, I got concerned. Nice wait staff but inattentive. Very limited menu, I felt bad for my vegetarian friend and even offered to leave before ordering but she was a good sport and ordered the only vegetarian entree, the mushroom Alfredo. Side note yes there were salads but no everyone wants a salad for dinner. And even the butternut squash soup had chicken stock so that wasn’t an option either. Food came out looked good, but both me and my friend noticed our meals were bitter and almost sour (?) I had the crab and shrimp risotto. Between the two dishes the only shared ingredient was fresh parsley. We couldn’t figure out why our meals tasted the way it did. Nonetheless we had a show to catch, we didn’t bother taking over left overs. Will not return and do not recommend.
   

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   Michael

   VIP

   Philadelphia

   15 reviews

   3.0

   15 reviews

   Dined on October 4, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   The food was just ok. The crab bites and chicken fingers, both breaded and fried, were over cooked.
   

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   Tara

   Philadelphia

   27 reviews

   4.0

   27 reviews

   Dined on September 28, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Food was very good.. Actual service was good, just the waitress had zero personality and barely spoke to us till the very end.. She didn't even say hello or welcome us when she walked up to the table.. Very weird.
   

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    Walt

    Philadelphia

    36 reviews

    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on September 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    The food was very fresh & delicious! We went for the Thursday night Special! Our server Rose was very efficient! It was not our first time & will not be our last!
    

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