Square 1682 Reviews Summary

Service

Pros:

• "Staff are friendly, professional and show interest."
• "Devin really made the effort to build a great experience for us."
• "Kaitlyn's exceptional service set the tone for an unforgettable evening."
• "Service was wonderful and accommodating after a very long day for us in the city."
• "Our server was excellent."
• "The service was great and friendly."
• "Diamond took great care of me!"

Cons:

• "But for an upscale place, they could up their service and atmosphere. It's not bad. It just could be better."
• "Twice we requested a specific bottle of wine from their list, only to be told that it was out of stock."
• "Bartender had a particularly crappy attitude for a 4-star hotel."
• "We heard about the specials by overhearing another server mention them at a neighboring table, but already after we ordered."
• "The service was fine. I feel it's a nice place to have a drink... but is not a place I would choose for a meal."
• "Once Sharee arrived to our table with no introduction, no questions about us wanting drinks, not even asking us how our night is decides to start with 'are y’all ready to order?'"
• "The waitress wasn't very pleasant and quite racist."

Food Quality

Pros:

• "The food was delicious and the plating was clean and decorative."
• "Great food. Not your run of the mill fare."
• "The peach cobbler was a fresh twist on a staple of southern cooking."
• "The food was delicious particularly the duck wings."
• "The Steak Au Poivre was pretty good."
• "The lamb wraps are delicious with a hit of spice and the whole fish entree is amazing!"
• "All of the food was fresh, I went there for brunch and was not disappointed."

Cons:

• "There is no way I would ever pay such an outrageous amount for such a small amount of waffle fries."
• "The gnocchi definitely needs something like lemon juice."
• "The meat was slightly gristly, though, and served just a bit on the cool side."
• "The lobster was a little mushy."
• "The sweet potato side was pretty bland and the asparagus wasn't snapped correctly, so most of them had the inedible tough ends."
• "The jerk chicken sandwich was decent but did not taste like jerk chicken at all."
• "Somehow it is possible to have a bowl full of sweet potatoes that are all cooked differently, some were mushy and some where undercooked."

Ambiance & Decor

Pros:

• "The bar/restaurant looks pretty modern and swanky though the decor doesn't make it stand out much compared to more modern looking restaurants."
• "The overall vibe of the place was awesome!"
• "Decor is contemporary with a cork ceiling."
• "Nice location and setting within the city."
• "Interesting decor and atmosphere."
• "The restaurant has a really neat atmosphere."
• "The ambiance was good."

Cons:

• "A bit noisy, but we could still converse without yelling."
• "Aesthetically the place looks nice but there’s room for improvement like making sure the tables especially that early in the day are not sticky."
• "Water glass was a little foggy and could’ve been cleaner."
• "The atmosphere is also not conducive for a pleasant dining experience, the tables were too close!"
• "The food was just 'good enough' but nothing special to write home about."
• "The place itself was big and airy, Which was really emphasized by the social distancing."
• "You have to go on a bit of an adventure to get to the bathrooms; they are up 1 floor."

Value

Pros:

• "The place was clean, laid back, and reasonably priced."
• "And it’s very affordable."
• "Prices aren't that high, especially for being basically directly downtown."
• "I think the prices were on point too."
• "Price is a bit pricey but not unreasonable for a downtown restaurant."
• "The pricing is a bit high - you're paying for the fancy setting."
• "A very good meal, if a bit overpriced."

Cons:

• "It's a little expensive but it's a hotel restaurant in Philly in Rittenhouse Square so that's expected."
• "Honestly not worth the expense. Go somewhere else with better food."
• "Paying about $30 for a minimal breakfast for 2 should include much more hospitality, taste and satisfaction than was offered to us here."
• "Unfortunately, prices could use some work."
• "Food is average at best and overpriced."
• "Bill was $55 for 3 breakfast entrees."
• "Definitely not the place to go on an empty stomach!! Food is good but service and atmosphere are both lousy!"