The food was excellent started with the bread, escargot and shrimp dishes The main course was salmon and trout For dessert, bread pudding, and the chocolate bar everything was excellent. Make sure you bring a wonderful bottle of wine.
Marius J
Great restaurant, good vibe and awesome
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tarik Abdel-Meguid
Amazing! The food, service and ambiance are all excellent. The pickled herring and the vinegar braised rabbit leg are among the best dishes I've ever had anywhere. The restaurant itself is nice and cozy and the service is great. The owner, chef and waitstaff were all very pleasant and friendly. As others have mentioned, this restaurant is by the same people who previously ran Noord, which we also loved. Dankbaar has a great menu with a lot of unique dishes that you won't find at other restaurants. 10/10. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tarik A.
Amazing! The food, service and ambiance are all excellent. The pickled herring and the vinegar braised rabbit leg are among the best dishes I've ever had anywhere. The restaurant itself is nice and cozy and the service is great. The owner, chef and waitstaff were all very pleasant and friendly. As others have mentioned, this restaurant is by the same people who previously ran Noord, which we also loved. Dankbaar has a great menu with a lot of unique dishes that you won't find at other restaurants. 10/10. Highly recommend!
SouthPhilly -.
Delicious food in an intimate, quiet setting. Service was attentive and friendly. Make sure to make a reservation.
Joel Port
Amazing food night at Dankbaar. Since the name means “Grateful “ I could not be more…:)! Had the Brussels sprouts, and the meatballs. Beautiful wife had the seafood “stew”. Everything was exceptional! And it’s BYOB ???! Great date night, thank you ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dee B.
I like to hit restaurants in the Passyunk neighborhood of Philadelphia when I am down. I was delighted to learn that Joncarl, former chef-owner of Noord, had opened a new place near his old one but about half the size. Candlelit with white table cloths, intimate but festive, one could easily think they were at a dinner celebration in the large dining room of a private home, with warm hosts and a truly great person cooking in the kitchen.There were 4 of us so we got to share quite a few of the menu options. To start, smoked trout that was just wonderful, beets with strawberries as a surprisingly great accompaniment and goat cheese, beautiful and tasty prawns, and house made pickled vegetables in many varieties. Then we had an impressive whole bass and a perfect salmon filet (both with lots of vegetables), rabbit (with cabbage and sausage) and (more) prawns, served over an abundance of mussels). Finally, we managed 3 excellent desserts, a blueberry brioche, peaches poached in wine, and the best chocolate bark (and close to the best chocolate) I have ever tasted. Plus the wine and champagne we brought, which added to the festivities. Service was above and beyond: not only charming and friendly, but also exceptionally knowledgeable. Pacing of the meal was just as one would want, neither too quick nor too slow. Dankbaar means grateful in Dutch. We were certainly grateful for such a wonderful dining experience, and everyone at the restaurant, from chef to servers, evoked a sense of gratitude that we had joined them for dinner in their "home."Oh. When (not if) you go, don't miss the restroom. You've never seen anything like it.
Angie B.
This review is hard to write because I'm afraid I won't get it right. I won't accurately describe how sweet and intimate the place is, I won't be able to describe how beautiful the food was, I will not be able to accurately convey the hospitality, the spectacular service, or how one feels spending such a lovely weekend night here and all of what is right that happens when one enters the door. Yeah. I'm afraid I won't get it right. But you know who gets it right? Chef Joncarl Lochman. Every. Damn. Time. I've followed him around the city, dining at his beautiful restaurants, marveling at his food and definitely his hospitality. Care and love is the foundation of every one of his establishments. Dankbaar (which means "grateful" in Dutch) should not be missed. It's only open on Friday and Saturday nights which makes a weekend reservation that much more anticipatory. Always start with the pickles. He's famous for them and they are a delight! Cinnamon on beets? Delicious! Remember when brussel sprouts started showing up on menus? And ordering them meant fishing them out of the oil that they were fried in? Not. Here. They were roasted and so tender and I could actually taste all of the sweet, nutty flavor of the brussel sprout. They are served with caraway creme fraiche, carrots and sweet cranberry. I ordered the sea bass for the entree. A whole fish... DEBONED. All of the tender, moist, buttery fish with a bevy of fresh roasted vegetables on top. Just putting each meaty bite into my mouth without having to worry about navigating a mouthful of fish bone was such a treat! I will be dreaming about this for days. Chef Lachman remembered me which made me feel all verklempt but I managed to calm down and carry on a conversation with him as he even pulled up a chair for a second to ask US questions and imbue our experience with even more intimacy and the feeling of showing up at the best dinner party ever. Liz, who is the server at this intimate place is kind and efficient and of course conveys just as much care as Chef Lachman's counter part. The white table cloths, warm glow of candles and the big window that opens up to Passyunk are all beautiful touches that immediately center one around the most lovely evening. And check out the bathroom! Open the little drawers and find necessary items, treats and so much more as hidden little gifts. Then leave them a note on the chalk board. And definitely tell them that the night you just had was spectacular. I sure did.
Bonnie S.
All u need is one bite to know that Dankbaar will be your new favorite restaurant. Our crab appetizer was so tender and the broth was addicting. The whole fish was amazing. It was paired with summer veggies - the following day I contemplated going back for the same meal again. The decor is cute and inviting. Go try it. U won't regret it.
We live in Chicago and when we are in Philly we have dinner at Dankbaar. The food is exceptional, the service has a personal touch with the ambiance being intimate, fun, but a carrying a cozy, warm feel.The chef owner, Jon Carl and partner Bob, have done it again. Beautiful in food, feel and service. I would highly recommend you check this place out.Vegetarian options: There were options or accommodations made for vegetarian choices.Dietary restrictions: They were so flexible in creating accommodations or making recommendations for dietary restrictions.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
C M
Warm ambience with exceptionally prepared fresh ingredients to delight by chef/owner Joncarl Lachlan.We were a large group and had a wonderful dinner, the lightly seasoned cod and sea bass were exceptional. BYOB. ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️.
Jordan Driessen
One of my top places for dinner in philadelphia. Incredibly friendly staff and an amazing chef. Inside is small and cozy and allows for a very personable experience. The food was flavorful and delicious. Had some of the best fish I’ve had in years. Highly recommend
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Parker Gordon
Great new family owned restaurant. In a city filled with amazing food, Dankbaar stands out with incredibly innovative and flavorful dishes. I think of their cuisine as a cross between northern European and countryside French. Our group of four was all blown away by the quality of the food and the kindness of the staff. They're only open on the weekend, probably because it takes so much time to source and prep food of this quality. I almost don't want to tell people how good Dankbaar is because the dining room is small and I can see this becoming a very hard table to get.
Diana Leonardo
My husband and I go here once a month. It’s a perfect date night spot with an elegant, cozy atmosphere. The Dutch inspired dishes by JonCarl are top notch. The bread pudding desserts are spectacular and I love JonCarls delicious soups. The best restaurant on Passyunk and I think the best in South Philly!
The food was excellent started with the bread, escargot and shrimp dishes The main course was salmon and trout For dessert, bread pudding, and the chocolate bar everything was excellent. Make sure you bring a wonderful bottle of wine.
Great restaurant, good vibe and awesome
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing! The food, service and ambiance are all excellent. The pickled herring and the vinegar braised rabbit leg are among the best dishes I've ever had anywhere. The restaurant itself is nice and cozy and the service is great. The owner, chef and waitstaff were all very pleasant and friendly. As others have mentioned, this restaurant is by the same people who previously ran Noord, which we also loved. Dankbaar has a great menu with a lot of unique dishes that you won't find at other restaurants. 10/10. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing! The food, service and ambiance are all excellent. The pickled herring and the vinegar braised rabbit leg are among the best dishes I've ever had anywhere. The restaurant itself is nice and cozy and the service is great. The owner, chef and waitstaff were all very pleasant and friendly. As others have mentioned, this restaurant is by the same people who previously ran Noord, which we also loved. Dankbaar has a great menu with a lot of unique dishes that you won't find at other restaurants. 10/10. Highly recommend!
Delicious food in an intimate, quiet setting. Service was attentive and friendly. Make sure to make a reservation.
Amazing food night at Dankbaar. Since the name means “Grateful “ I could not be more…:)! Had the Brussels sprouts, and the meatballs. Beautiful wife had the seafood “stew”. Everything was exceptional! And it’s BYOB ???! Great date night, thank you ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I like to hit restaurants in the Passyunk neighborhood of Philadelphia when I am down. I was delighted to learn that Joncarl, former chef-owner of Noord, had opened a new place near his old one but about half the size. Candlelit with white table cloths, intimate but festive, one could easily think they were at a dinner celebration in the large dining room of a private home, with warm hosts and a truly great person cooking in the kitchen.There were 4 of us so we got to share quite a few of the menu options. To start, smoked trout that was just wonderful, beets with strawberries as a surprisingly great accompaniment and goat cheese, beautiful and tasty prawns, and house made pickled vegetables in many varieties. Then we had an impressive whole bass and a perfect salmon filet (both with lots of vegetables), rabbit (with cabbage and sausage) and (more) prawns, served over an abundance of mussels). Finally, we managed 3 excellent desserts, a blueberry brioche, peaches poached in wine, and the best chocolate bark (and close to the best chocolate) I have ever tasted. Plus the wine and champagne we brought, which added to the festivities. Service was above and beyond: not only charming and friendly, but also exceptionally knowledgeable. Pacing of the meal was just as one would want, neither too quick nor too slow. Dankbaar means grateful in Dutch. We were certainly grateful for such a wonderful dining experience, and everyone at the restaurant, from chef to servers, evoked a sense of gratitude that we had joined them for dinner in their "home."Oh. When (not if) you go, don't miss the restroom. You've never seen anything like it.
This review is hard to write because I'm afraid I won't get it right. I won't accurately describe how sweet and intimate the place is, I won't be able to describe how beautiful the food was, I will not be able to accurately convey the hospitality, the spectacular service, or how one feels spending such a lovely weekend night here and all of what is right that happens when one enters the door. Yeah. I'm afraid I won't get it right. But you know who gets it right? Chef Joncarl Lochman. Every. Damn. Time. I've followed him around the city, dining at his beautiful restaurants, marveling at his food and definitely his hospitality. Care and love is the foundation of every one of his establishments. Dankbaar (which means "grateful" in Dutch) should not be missed. It's only open on Friday and Saturday nights which makes a weekend reservation that much more anticipatory. Always start with the pickles. He's famous for them and they are a delight! Cinnamon on beets? Delicious! Remember when brussel sprouts started showing up on menus? And ordering them meant fishing them out of the oil that they were fried in? Not. Here. They were roasted and so tender and I could actually taste all of the sweet, nutty flavor of the brussel sprout. They are served with caraway creme fraiche, carrots and sweet cranberry. I ordered the sea bass for the entree. A whole fish... DEBONED. All of the tender, moist, buttery fish with a bevy of fresh roasted vegetables on top. Just putting each meaty bite into my mouth without having to worry about navigating a mouthful of fish bone was such a treat! I will be dreaming about this for days. Chef Lachman remembered me which made me feel all verklempt but I managed to calm down and carry on a conversation with him as he even pulled up a chair for a second to ask US questions and imbue our experience with even more intimacy and the feeling of showing up at the best dinner party ever. Liz, who is the server at this intimate place is kind and efficient and of course conveys just as much care as Chef Lachman's counter part. The white table cloths, warm glow of candles and the big window that opens up to Passyunk are all beautiful touches that immediately center one around the most lovely evening. And check out the bathroom! Open the little drawers and find necessary items, treats and so much more as hidden little gifts. Then leave them a note on the chalk board. And definitely tell them that the night you just had was spectacular. I sure did.
All u need is one bite to know that Dankbaar will be your new favorite restaurant. Our crab appetizer was so tender and the broth was addicting. The whole fish was amazing. It was paired with summer veggies - the following day I contemplated going back for the same meal again. The decor is cute and inviting. Go try it. U won't regret it.
Incredible food and service. Will be coming back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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We live in Chicago and when we are in Philly we have dinner at Dankbaar. The food is exceptional, the service has a personal touch with the ambiance being intimate, fun, but a carrying a cozy, warm feel.The chef owner, Jon Carl and partner Bob, have done it again. Beautiful in food, feel and service. I would highly recommend you check this place out.Vegetarian options: There were options or accommodations made for vegetarian choices.Dietary restrictions: They were so flexible in creating accommodations or making recommendations for dietary restrictions.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Warm ambience with exceptionally prepared fresh ingredients to delight by chef/owner Joncarl Lachlan.We were a large group and had a wonderful dinner, the lightly seasoned cod and sea bass were exceptional. BYOB. ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️.
One of my top places for dinner in philadelphia. Incredibly friendly staff and an amazing chef. Inside is small and cozy and allows for a very personable experience. The food was flavorful and delicious. Had some of the best fish I’ve had in years. Highly recommend
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great new family owned restaurant. In a city filled with amazing food, Dankbaar stands out with incredibly innovative and flavorful dishes. I think of their cuisine as a cross between northern European and countryside French. Our group of four was all blown away by the quality of the food and the kindness of the staff. They're only open on the weekend, probably because it takes so much time to source and prep food of this quality. I almost don't want to tell people how good Dankbaar is because the dining room is small and I can see this becoming a very hard table to get.
My husband and I go here once a month. It’s a perfect date night spot with an elegant, cozy atmosphere. The Dutch inspired dishes by JonCarl are top notch. The bread pudding desserts are spectacular and I love JonCarls delicious soups. The best restaurant on Passyunk and I think the best in South Philly!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5