XIX Nineteen - The Bellevue Hotel

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1. PB

   PhilaBookman VIP

   Philadelphia67 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on November 23, 2023

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

   My partner and I went for the Thanksgiving buffet. It was fabulous. It was everything we wanted and lots, lots more.
   

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2. PB

   PBVPM VIP

   Philadelphia24 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on November 23, 2023

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

   Meat was tough service was non existent beautiful setting
   

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3. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Phoenix1 review

   5.0

   Dined on November 23, 2023

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

   Absolutely excellent. First time dining out for thanksgiving in a long time and was extremely satisfied with the food, customer service and over all experience. Will come back again!
   

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   Margie

   Philadelphia5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on November 23, 2023

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

   This was our third Thanksgiving at NINETEEN. It was definitely the best! The other two years were excellent, or we would not have revisited. This year it was extra special. We sat in the Pearl Room which is so beautiful. I liked the idea of having three rooms to visit for buffets. Food was wonderful and plentiful. I would recommend NINETEEN as a thanksgiving tradition!!
   

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   objora

   Philadelphia15 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on November 23, 2023

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

   Compared to years prior it was mediocre. The selection and quality of food were was worse than before - they didn’t even have real Turkey - only dry Turkey breast which is absurd. 24 percent mandatory tip charged prior to tipping and waiters didn’t even serve drinks or tea/coffee- only refilled water. Had to stand in line in open cash bar to order alcohol and get own coffee for me and my parents - what was I tipping for ?!? They didn’t even clear plates till asked.
   

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6. OT

   OpenTable Diner VIP

   Philadelphia3 reviews

   1.0

   Dined on November 23, 2023

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

   I’ve been eating thanksgiving there for the past 3 years normally it is amazing. I don’t know what happened to the food but it was so bland. I still can’t believe it. This is a first. I want a thanksgiving meal so bad. I’m very disappointed!!
   

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   rrosas1008

   Philadelphia55 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on November 23, 2023

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

   The prime rib was a tough cut of meat I am willing to say that it wasn't prime rib lobster rolls were good shrimp were good oysters very small turkey was good the ham was very good but compared to buffets of the past it ranked very poor I don't think we'll be going back next year
   

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8. S

   Schmidt

   Philadelphia3 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on November 23, 2023

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

   Poor temperature control made this affair less enjoyable than normal. Thanksgiving dinner was served at room temperature, and plates were cold. Air conditioning was running on this cold day.
   

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9. JL

   JacquelineL

   Las Vegas1 review

   5.0

   Dined on November 23, 2023

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

   This was the second time for me and the 1st time for my husband. The 1st time was 2yrs ago with my daughter and 2 grandchildren. I loved it so much that I wanted to bring my husband back this year. There was an abundance of food and drinks and the live music set the mood. My husband was pleased. We got there early and left very full as we walked it off at the Christmas Village. Looking forward to next year!
   

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10. LG

    LauraG VIP

    New York City7 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on November 18, 2023

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

    I used to have dinner here sometimes 20+ years ago and I always thought it was lovely and such an elegant space. We came back for breakfast on Saturday and it’s gone so far downhill. At first the host insisted I didn’t have a reservation until I showed the proof to him on my phone. He had been looking at the wrong screen, which is minor. It took about 25 minutes to even get coffee. The wait was pretty long for food. We ordered bananas foster waffle, pancakes and yogurt parfait. The waffle looked like it had been sitting under a heat lamp, not crisp or fresh, despite the long wait. The bananas looked dried out and the sauce was all absorbed into the rubbery waffle. The blackberries on the parfait were old and dried out, strawberries slimy and peaches were hard. It would have been better for them to just omit the fruit then serve it with old, inedible fruit. Pancakes looked ok but I didn’t taste them. Other than the architecture, I feel like ihop would have been a better choice. I’m so disappointed they don’t revive this place, because it could be so special!
    

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