Bistro St. Tropez Reviews

I have walked by this restaurant for years and also thought about going, but when I friend suggested we go here because she had just moved nearby, I'm glad we did. After a longish walk through the Philadelphia Design Center building, we finally arrived at the restaurant. We had a great table by the window where we had wonderful views of the train station and the Schuylkill River at night. My husband selected the 3-course prix fixe meal which began with an excellent potato soup, followed by salmon with cannelini beans and spinach, and ended with pumpkin profiteroles. Every course was excellent. I had the bavette (hanger steak) that was served over lentils. Normally, it comes with string beans, but since these are the one vegetable I hate, I was able to substitute sautéed mushrooms The steak was perfectly cooked, and the lentils and mushrooms were a perfect match. We will definitely be back here again.

We eat there frequently-good chef, nice location, easy parking, good menu and reasonably priced. Special menus for Bastille Day and other holidays. Relaxed, quiet restaurant with great views of the river.

Tucked away in the corner of the 3rd floor of what looks like a furniture showcase office building, it's not an obvious place for a French restaurant, but this place has been here for at least a decade and probably will be here a decade more. Not cheap, but good french cuisine. I ordered scallops here and they were seared perfectly.

My mom, nephew, and I went here for a weekday lunch. Fortunately, we weren't too hungry when we got there. When we arrived, there were only a couple other parties there. We ordered pretty quickly (one express lunch and two regular), enjoyed the hot rolls, and waited. And waited and waited. Eventually, we flagged down a hostess to ask about our meals. She checked, and brought out the regular meals, saying "they forgot to bring out your food" and the express lunch (mussels) would be out in a minute. Naturally, the food wasn't exactly hot, but the salad was a little warm. The mussels did eventually come, with no bread. I flagged the hostess again, and got a nice bowl of rolls. No-one ever said they were sorry for the mixup. The food was tasty; the view was good; but I don't think I'll be back. There are lots of other great restaurants in Philly with excellent service at reasonable prices.

We have been customers of Bistro St Tropez for a long time and we still love it. As for main course we had the cassoulet and the braised lamb shank. It was out of this world. For dessert we had chocolate mousse cake and the praline with apricot and lavender mousse and that was delicious too! They have a nice wine list and the service was good without being too stuffy which we liked. The view over the art museum is also spectacular. It make you fell you are in Paris. We 'll be back!

Here's the skinny in a mini: 1) Food: First time at a French restaurant, so I might not understand all the nuances and flavors of French cuisine. With that said, the food was ok. Nothing to blow my socks off, but it was decent. I had the truffle mushroom soup, Moroccan appetizer, Pistachio and goat cheese crusted salmon, and creme brulee. Soup-good (and I don't like mushrooms, so this was a surprise). Appetizer-ok (couscous was completely unnecessary). Entree-good (honestly didn't get it, but the carrot flan was delicious and such an interesting texture. Salmon was just alright, I've had better from chain restaurants, the phyllo it was wrapped in was completely unnecessary and made it difficult to eat). Dessert-ok (I love creme brulee, but the sugar was burnt and it affected the taste. I know it means burnt creme but you don't want to actually taste charring. There's an art to it). I had a bite of my fiance's duck, and it was too fatty. He enjoyed everything though (soup (same), appetizer: salmon tartare, entree: duck, dessert: creme brulee), but he prefers spicy food, so this was all pretty tame for him. 2) Ambiance: The restaurant's decor is pretty eclectic, but full of French posters and randomness. The view was stunning. We were placed right next to the window and could see the Schuykill River. Diners were close, but it wasn't like you couldn't hear yourselves. In general, it was a romantic spot. 3) Service: Our waitress was very nice. The servers all helped each other, so everything was timed really well. They could've done better on the arrival, but it was busy and they did apologize and make up for it by moving us closer to the window. 4) We spent about $78 for the 2 of us for the $35/person prix fixe menu and one mojito.

My wife and daughter had special Christmas Eve dinner at Bistro St. Tropez last night. The restaurant has a great ambience for a holiday dinner with a fourth floor location that affords nice views do the city of Philadelphia. The food was good, but not great, and the meal was marred by mediocre service. The menu was limited to a three and five course tasting menu. Though our wait person was very nice, she was unable to coordinate the food with the wine pairing. I waited between 5 and 6 minutes for one of my wines and had to flag down another wait person in order tomgetmit. Some of the food was quite good. Daughter and I had a very good lentil soup as a start paired with a terrific white Rhone. Wife's salad also good, paired with guillame Chardonnay that was ok. My foie gras also quite good, brilliantly paired with an Alsace Riesling. I had a dull Cassoulet with a lively 2009 red Rhone. Companions had duck and lamb shank that they liked, each paired with reasonably tasty, but different Bordeauxs. The cheese plate was good, with a goat, sheep, and cow cheese,aired with a chateauviella maid ran tradition, a delightful Cabernet Franc. Finally, my Buche de Noel was tasteless chocolate pudding, saved by a very nice champagne. We had a great time, despite the uncoordinated service, which we expect is better on regular menu nights.

Stopped in for a lunch while between meetings on a business trip. Service was excellent and the staff friendly. Food was very good, but not great. My omelet was a bit overcooked. Regardless, happy to recommend and would go back.

Three course meal for $35 for restaurant week. We sat in the window with a view of the river and the bridges - beautiful at night. Service by Matt was perfect - very knowledgeable and available when needed. Large choice of options for each course and all were perfect bistro fare. Escargot app was a treat and scallops entree were 3 large scallops in a delicious sauce. Easy street parking in the evening. Work your way through the warehouse to the elevators to the 4th floor. A hidden gem.

I have eaten at the Bistro many times. The food is always very good and presented nicely. The strength of this restaurant is French Bistro classics such as dishes such as skate and cassoulet with Provencal flair. The steak frites is not to be beat anywhere in Philadelphia. Other items, such as burgers and salads, are always delicious. Sunday brunch is an excellent value. The wine list is Mediterranean with some well selected values available in the lower price range ($30-40 per bottle). The restaurant is hard to find if you don't realize that it's on the 4th floor in the design center across from the PECO building - but the reward is terrific views of the Schuylkill river and 30th St Station from the 4th floor. Another plus is that, even when busy, conversation with your dining companions is audible - one of the most civilized places to eat in Philadelphia.

We got the coupon from Travelzoo, and thus paid $45/couple rather than $96 that we would have been charged. We were given prixe fix menus. We all got the roasted corn soup with lobster salad. The soup tasted good, the lobster portion was fair. But the lobster had zero taste to it. Next, we got escargot and duck terrine. The escargot was also good, except it was in a regular mushroom sauce, with mushrooms mixed in. The duck terrine plate had foie gras, and some other things on it. Pretty good, nothing special. Main course, 3 of us got steaks, 1 got scallops. The steaks have no rub, and they were brought out too early so when we cut them the juices ran. NY Strip is my fave cut of meat, and this was really disappointing. The scallops looked fine, but didnt have that crisp with they're pan fried the right way. The mashed potato portion that came with the scallops was a complete joke. It was paper thing. If all other portions had been tiny, then it would have fit the motif. But that's not the case here. Next came the cheese plate, which had goat cheese, toast, and some walnut concotion. That was all good. For dessert, there was profiterole and some mousse cake. The cake was downright disgusting. The The chocolate sauce on the profiterole was too dark, and the part outside the ice cream was too hard. It all just didn't fit together very well. Overall, nothing stands out that makes me want to come back and give this place another chance. The meal took about 2 hours. If the food is good, that doesn't bother me so much. The wait staff is ok. They're quiet, not engaging, and also a bit slow.

I went here for my 40th birthday expecting fabulous food and a beautiful setting. The food was less than good. Even the desserts were sub-standard. The ambiance was dated and worn. The service was good. I was extremely disappointed because all of the online reviews I had read made this place seem as though it would be the best meal in the city. I am completely confused as to how this could be described as a romantic environment. So, save yourself the trouble and go somewhere else. There are so many fantastic restaurants in Philadelphia. I'm sorry that I wasted my birthday and my money at this restaurant.

Came here for brunch on a saturday with reservations. The place is located inside a building where you have to walk through across to get to the elevator. Once inside the restaurant, you are greeted with friendly staff and the view is great! The drinks are good and reasonably priced, considering it is a bit pricy. Had the crepes and it was very good and tasty! The waiters are very well poised and polite. You feel like you're having breakfast in Paris! :-)

Attended a seminar in Philadelphia. Afterward, a group of us decided to have dinner together. I used to work in Philly but I haven't been restaurant-hopping in Philly for years, so I grabbed my smart-phone, turned on my TripAdvisor Philadelphia city guide, clicked on restaurants, and it told us of several interesting-sounding restaurants within just blocks of where we were. We chose Bistro St. Tropez. Bistro St. Tropez is located inside the Marketplace Design Center, that big décor showplace on Market St overlooking the Schuylkill river. The only indication there is a restaurant inside is a small neon sign near the entrance. We walked in, and the security guard directed us to the elevators. Bistro St. Tropez is on the fourth floor of this otherwise mostly closed-after-business-hours building. Exiting the elevator and approaching the restaurant the first thing you see is the open kitchen through a big window. Then the hostess leads you into the restaurant space. Our table was in the second room. Even though the restaurant is only on the fourth floor, the view is outstanding. You see 30th Street Station directly across the street, then the new all glass and lights Cira Center behind it, then the river, and then the Art Museum on the other side. I had never before seen all of these landmarks from this perspective. It was Restaurant Week in Philadelphia, and Bistro St. Tropez was serving a special prix fixe four course dinner. Our server, Julia, was very efficient and gave great descriptions of everything. No choice about the first course – an outstanding truffle and wild mushroom soup. Everyone got different things second appetizer course – Calamari, salmon, a legume tart. I had a crock of escargot. Mmmmm. Next, the third and main course – lamb, duck breast, scallops, a crisply grilled steak. I had salmon wrapped in phyllo. And last, the dessert. Chocolate cake, crème brulee, ice cream-stuffed mini-pastries, and a caramelized apple tart for me. No one had a single complaint about the food, the service or the décor. Water glasses were always topped off. Earlier some criticized the portion sizes, but by the time we finished four courses and left everyone was contentedly full. Everything was outstanding. A word about the photos: The lighting level was low. My phone insisted on using flash, which washed out the colors. Take my word for it, what we ate looked LOTS more appetizing than these pictures.

I heard about Bistro st Tropez but never got an opportunity to go. It was very romantic with a beautiful view and that the chef was French with quite some skills. He does also appear on Channel 10 regulary. Anyway it was my fiancee birthday and I made a reservation, we were sat next to a window which had a beautiful view overlooking the river and the art museum. It gave you the fell of being in Paris. The service was friendly and professional without being pretentious.We had a four course dinner for 27 dollars which was unbelievable. We started with a day boat scallops with fingerling potatoes, asparagus and saffran sauce, then we had a vine ripe tomato with fresh mozzarella, basil and roasted peppers with arrugula and a tarragon vinaigrette then a stripped bass crusted with goat cheese served with carrot flan, I don't remember the sauce but it was very delicate. As a dessert we had a roasted New Jersey white peach with almond ice cream.We drank chateau Callissane rose from Provence. We had a great time and do recommend this restaurant.

The Bistro is always serving great French inspired food by chef Patrice in a modern comfortable dining room and with very good service. You can't go wrong dining here.

Visited this restaurant with 7 friends during Center City Restaurant Week. The restaurant is located on the 4th floor of the Market Place Design Center across from the PECO BLDG. Everyone raved about their meal and the service was excellent. It was worth going off my diet for the dessert which was like chocolate cake and mousse topped anglaise sauce--pure bliss! Will definitely visit there again.

We went to Bistro St. Tropez for lunch and had a lovely meal. It is on the 4th floor of the Interior Design building, 2400 Market St. We shared a great seafood salad with shrimp, scallops, crab, grapefruit and roasted peppers. It was on a bed of greens and had a Tarragon vinaigrette dressing. We also shared a filet sandwich with melted brie and carmelized onions on a soft roll. Really yummy combination. Lunch for 2 including a drink was about $30. They also have a 3 course prix-fix for $20. Try the place. It's a good one!

a birthday dinner for a friend...set menu from restaurant week as this beloved restaurant is closing february end..good service, lovely decor, a view to sigh over...fresh salad, warm soup, delightful dessert...extensive wine and beer listing...go before it's too late!

Setting, service, style and scrumptious food. Everyone in our large party raved about their dishes which included the phyllo wrapped salmon, the steak and the vegetarian entree. and this is no place to skip dessert either. Top votes went to the perfectly sized truffle style chocolate bombe and the apple tartin. Service was smooth and perfectly paced and the white table linens were set off beautifully by the fresh flowers and panorama window view of the sun setting over the river.

Like other reviewers, we went here because of a TravelZoo coupon. The restaurant must have read previous reviews, because we got a lot of attention from the staff. Good mushroom/truffel soup, my scallops were very tasty, my wife's mixed meat stew was puzzling (the duck was plentiful, the lamb invisible). If you can get a table near the windows, the views are wonderful, very romantic. Decor is stark (lots of white brick, corrugated aluminum???, and exposed pipes). Prices for the evening looked reasonable because there was a "Restaurant Week" going on.

“Caveat emptor” the ancient Roman proverb goes, “let the buyer beware.” Restaurant week: I think of it in biblical terms. While clearly, the diner is not going to experience the finest of any kitchen’s presentations, one would hope to have at least a sampling that hints at greater glories. The diner can only ask to touch the hem of the garment. So, when I read the online menu for Bistro St. Tropez I was more than thrilled by the proposed three course lunch. The selections took me back to my student days in France. Among the appetizers, the country chicken liver paté awakened a long asleep taste from the corner charcuterie of some forty years ago. Then, wonder of wonders, shining out in the list of main courses, cassoulet with lamb sausage and pork. I saw myself at twenty in a student café. For two weeks I anticipated a revisit to my youth. Our reservations were for a Sunday afternoon. Parking at 24th and Market was simple kiosk with a place directly out front. The entrance to Bistro St. Tropez offers a pleasant meander past various home design boutiques. The restaurant, sequestered on the fourth floor, opens windows to the river, the Art Museum and 30th Street Station. I imagine it quite lovely at night. The room was not crowded. We had a window side table. At first glance Bistro St. Tropez appears to be white linen service. Then, when seated, the paper veil that is the metaphor for this restaurant is all too clear. Your hands do not rest on linen but on a dense white oil paper that prevents any spills from seeping into the cloth below. Then you notice your silverware. It is wrapped in a paper napkin worthy of a lunch truck. The knives and forks released from their paper bindings are diner dish washer spotted. There were no glasses on the table and no bread dishes. When water arrived it was only after we declined other drinks. One of the glasses had a very discernible foreign object floating with the ice. I said nothing and simply removed it. The menus arrived: one menu for the regular lunch and one for the restaurant week prix fixe. The regular menu was nothing short of commonplace. The restaurant week menu held me in check. The two dishes I had longed for, the two dishes that decided me on Bistro St. Tropez, were not listed. There was no paté and there was no cassoulet. To check myself I immediately consulted the online menu through my IPhone. There they were. I was not mistaken. I pointed this out to the staff and they, clearly somewhat embarrassed noted that other patrons had the same question. One server suggested that this was because we were having Sunday brunch and not weekday lunch, an excuse I did not buy. In the old days, this technique was called “bait and switch” and was the game of less than reputable establishments. But again, I said nothing and went on to make the best of things. From what remained on the menu (there were also a few other items that had been removed beside what I had hoped for) we selected mushroom soup and the salad as our starters and for our main course, the salmon and the chicken with mushroom risotto. There was something of a wait. Not terribly long but long enough to be noticeable. Neither of the first courses made anything of an impression. As you can see from my photos the soup was not only uninspired visually but made no taste impression whatsoever. Yes, it was mushroom soup, but it was also dead cold. We asked to have it reheated. The salad was less than you would find at the mall. The unbroken head of Boston bib was saved only by the very tiny bits of blue cheese. The dressing was something unmemorable. I should note that by this time, we still had no bread on the table. We had to ask for it. Then too, even when the bread came, we had no bread dishes. While waiting for the main course, I could not help but ponder the view. What a disastrous mistake it was in the 1950’s to have built the expressway along the banks of the river. What a wonderful setting that might have been for shops and restaurants and homes. At least in recent years the city has created the river walk on the east side from the Art Museum to South Street. But would not U Penn’s campus have been a delight had it descended to the water instead of to a concrete wall? The main courses arrived. The salmon portion, somewhat small, was dwarfed by the garish spread of orange squash. The orange squash smeared across the dish was tinged dark at its crests, marks that suggest reheating. The crispy phyllo concealed an ever so small overdone salmon. Salmon may be a question of taste, but I like mine pink and creamy. The most interesting component on the dish was the little side serving of piperade. The salmon was not bad but it was certainly not an experience. I can say little more for the parmesan crusted chicken with mushroom risotto. Once again, it was not bad, but I didn’t come here for average. I could have found either of these two dishes better prepared at any Main Line quality take out shop, especially at Carlino’s in Ardmore. Dessert, “profiteroles” was my last hope for a Parisian reminiscence. Once again, hope fluttered away with the first taste. The choux pastry was soft and leathery, an indication of a freeze and thaw. The chocolate, however, was indeed a memory from the past, a spoon lick of Hershey’s syrup: not necessarily a memory to be cherished. I think that it’s also worth a mention that nearly all the patrons at Bistro St. Tropez were very young professional types. Those I heard around me seemed to be happily pleased. I have to wonder at their dining experiences. “Ignorance is bliss,” is not a phrase without meaning. I think the lack of care and attention to the food and to simple details can be summed up at the conclusion of our lunch. When they brought us the bill, the wallet contained a somewhat wrinkled and worn little flyer advertising Christmas Eve Dinner. To open the bill wallet to such a discovery sends out something of a minor shock, like a raspberry seed in a tooth cavity. To find that wrinkled and outdated advertisement in the bill wallet sends a number of telling messages. Did anyone take the time to look at what they were presenting to the table? How long has it been since anyone took the time to check the bill wallets? Did they check this detail any more than the floating debris in the water, the missing bread plates and the castrated menu? What should we have guessed from the moment we sat at our table to feel the coarse paper and to unwrap our cutlery from their lunch truck napkins. Caveat Emptor!

The location, in the marketplace design center, is a bit difficult to find, particularly if you are there after hours when the other stores in the building are closed, but there is pretty good signage directing you to the 4th floor and the restaurant. Food was great, as were cocktails and wine selection.

Another restaurant week, more meals for Soulmate and I at some of our favorite restaurants. We went back to Zahav and Amada but decided, like we have done in the past, to mix in some new places that we hadn’t tried before. Top on the list was Bistro St. Tropez, a restaurant that’s been around for a while but seems to have fallen off people’s radar screens. We thought we’d venture in to find out why. The location is a little odd and the restaurant can be noisy. There was a party of some sort going on in a nearby bar area and at times, we had to really strain to hear each other talk. But we were there for the food – and it was quite good. The chef begins the restaurant week meal with a watermelon gazpacho. We were a little puzzled by the watermelon part because it tasted like regular gazpacho to us. A nice touch was the addition of roasted corn. We split the Terrine Duet - a chicken liver pate and a fois gras mousse. The only complaint was that the dish came with two small pieces of toast and could use at least double that amount. We also shared a Tarte de Legumes – a nice mix of vegetables in a red pepper tart. The poached egg was a nice touch for texture and flavor. I had the Cassoulet. It was a little dry but very fresh and tasty. I’ve had better but that said, I’d order this one again. Soul-mate had the slow-braised lamb shank. The meat was tender and fell off the bone. For dessert, she had the Tart Tatin – a classic apple dessert that was super. I had the St. Tropez cake – it helped satisfy my chocolate fix. We both decided – a keeper and we’d go back. But we just hope they can get the noise situation under control.

We were introduced to this hidden gem, open since 1987, by my brother-in-law. He recommended it as a great option, especially with Restaurant Week prices. We all had the three course tasting menu. (Easily the best $35 and under meal I have eaten outside of France including Provence, even with the weak Euro.) It surpassed my expectations: the food was superb, the service attentive and the view great. Among our party of four, two had scallops, a third the salmon, and the last lamb for the main course, though there were several other choices as well. All our entrees were excellent and each meal was sampled by and praised by at least two people. The view out across the Schuylkill River toward the 30th Street Station enjoyable on the snowy night. The restaurant is located on the fourth floor at 2400 Market St., but the building is currently being rehabbed, so it will lose its current location at the end of February. However, until then, Bistro St. Tropez will offer its Restaurant Week menu and its reduced prices. It is a little strange, walking through a deserted building to the fourth floor, but the night attendent gave us clear instructions and the route is well sign posted. When we arrived at the restaurant, it was like entering a speakeasy era night club, the atmosphere changed from construction to a hidden gem. All the tables were taken as far as we could see, but we, with our reservations, were seated immediately. When one table's guests left they were soon replaced by others, so I recommend having reservations or phoning to see what the situation is. Other reviews on another web site mentioned that Chef and Owner Patrice Rames now has plans to re-open in Manayunk, though we do not know the exact location or date. Hopefully, this will happen though downtown Philly will lose a great restaurant.

My husband and I found the restaurant from Philly's Restaurant Week list. We were going to be at the Art Museum for their "After 5" event on Friday evening and wanted to find a restaurant nearby. Many of the restaurants were already booked, but found this restaurant and saw the previous good reviews. Like the others, this was a great find. Some said that it was hard to find, but don't know how that would be possible when there is a huge banner outside the Design Building and there are signs everywhere. We ordered the pre-fixe and every course was a delight - escargots w/mushrooms; calamars; scallops; dorade - one of the best prepared fishes I've had in a long time! The restaurant was lively and we had an amazing view of the river. We will definitely go back to try some other items off their regular menu.

And so a final meal at this wonderful, iconic French Restaurant in Philadelphia. The place is closing...a victim of higher rents in the 30th and Market area. As i said before, close your eyes in the fine zinc bar and then squint out onto the bridge above the Schuylkill and for that second you are in Paris. Though this was one of the last days there were no hanging heads or slackness of service at this establishment. The service was fine. The Mediterranean hues in the dining area were relaxing and the food, as always was top-notch, Steak Frites, salads, Cassoulet, soups. vegetables, chicken...all splendid. Great desserts, They hope to re-open at a more reasonably priced location...perhaps in Manayunk. If they do, they promise to let me know and I'll pass the good news on to you.

We've eaten lunch at Bistro St. Tropez in the past, but never dinner. So we jumped at a fabulous TravelZoo promotion (shared appetizer, 2 entrees, 1 dinner, and wine) and were not disappointed. The food was fabulous; perfectly cooked and melted in your mouth. The waiter was very knowledgeable about suggesting a wine that went perfectly with all our dishes. Our window table gave us a great view of the city and the river at night. Would defintely go back there again.

We were planning our first visit to Philadelphia and would be there for 4th July so we wanted to see the fireworks. A suggestion on Trip Advisor was to view them from this bistro. Best decision ever made, we booked for the 3 course meal and we checked the bistro out during the day to have a look at the views. We met the owner who was lovely and her beautiful dog who was just as charming. From the moment we arrived in the evening, our server Matthew took care of everything in a very professional and friendly manner. The bistro held back on the food whilst the guests were taken to the roof for a superb view of the fireworks. My husband and son had the salmon which they say was absolutely gorgeous and my vegetarian selection was the nicest meal I have ever had by far. Every course was prepared and presented to absolute perfection. I would recommend the bistro highly and would not hesitate to visit again if I ever return to Philadelphia. Wonderful and unusual surroundings and very homely and relaxing inside. Well done.

Located on the 3rd or 4th floor of the interior design building, you would not know about this terrific restaurant unless you were told about it. There is no sign in the street at all. Once upstairs there is a great view of the city. The wine list is superb and the service and food is consistently very good. It's more than worth a visit. It has outlasted hundreds of Philadelphia restaurants over the last 15 years or so. Give it a try!

Elegant menu in unexpected surroundings. Located on the second floor of a designer furniture showcase building, this restaurant looks out across the river with great views of the skyline and festively lit, arcing bridge. We had scallops followed by profiteroles and creme brulee desserts, all of which were delightful.

I ate brunch with a friend and had a table with a view of the Schuylkill River and the Art Museum. As a French speaker, the first thing I noticed upon entering was a sign "Bienvenue", which means welcome in French, but only to a single female and should have been Bienvenus for groups of both men and women. My friend and I both ordered paella which came with nothing else so I can only comment on this one dish. It was the spiciest and driest paella I have ever eaten with shelled shrimp, strips of overcooked chicken breast, some mussels in the shell and spicy Italian sausage. I could not taste the saffron which must have been overwhelmed by the Italian sausage. The dish was edible but there are many very good restaurants in Phila. where we could have had a much better meal.

Amazing food for NYE dinner. Very aquatint restaurant with delicious food and very knowledgeable waiters. We met the Chef- such a nice guy- ll go back there!

good food, slow service

We tried a 5-course meal and I liked 2 of 7 different items. My husband liked nothing. That is horrible considering the prices. And we are not very picky eaters at all. I suppose there are people who may have very strange taste who like their food. The sangria was ok, but the amount was literally no more than an ounce and a half - the rest was ice. The service left a lot to be desired also - we were never asked if we wanted a second drink. I had to flag another waiter to bring me a second drink, because our waitress could not be seen. The view is good, but the windows are a bit high to see well while dining. Needless to say - we will not returning, nor recommending this place.

great for groups huge salads friendly staff don't plan to eat and run plan to step into a parisian bistro and sit and chat a while parking may be a problem this is a designer warehouse building with the resturant on the corner top floor.

This year we decided to dine out. I picked St. Tropez because it was near my office and my clients have always liked it. On Thanksgiving we liked the relaxed and upbeat atmosphere and, of course, the food. It was a sumptuous buffet and one of the best meals I have had in a long time.

My husband and I first went here when we started dating in 2007. We enjoyed ourselves so much that we frequently go back for special occasions. When we got married, we had our wedding reception there. Our most recent visit was for New Year's Eve. We have spent our New Year's Eve at the Bistro for the past few years-Chef Patrice has consistently put out an excellent dinner at a reasonable price. The New Year's Eve menu was a special menu-trios for each course. I had the "fish" trio: the salmon was amazing-didn't have the strong taste of salmon, the scallops were superb (as usual. They are definitely a must have! Never rubbery, always very tender.) Definitely one of the most underrated restaurants in Philly.

Ten of us went for an anniversary dinner. Our table was laid with crisp white table cloth and big white linen napkins, and sweet little glass vases with fresh flowers. We had excellent food, excellent service, terrific wine list. Sophisticated but not fussy or snobby. Interesting menu without being gimmicky or precious. Prices just right for the outstanding meal you’ll have. The menu changes frequently, depending on what the chef finds to meet his standards. The waiters know the menu inside out. The pate was dreamy, the scallops sauteed perfectly, the rolls fresh as could be, the cassoulet dense and rich, and the desserts - just be sure to save room. It’s a grown-up restaurant, romantic and pretty. Great view across the river to the kaleidoscope of lights on the Cira Centre and the ribbon of lights on the highway. Just large enough for a special event, like a mid-sized wedding celebration, but intimate in feeling and lay-out. We can’t wait to go back. Oh, and be sure to make a stop in the bathroom, ladies, because it’s big and pretty and hung with posters and garlands.

What a refreshing place for lunch with a nice view overlooking center city Philadelphia. The menu is unique and freshly prepared; not frozen. I had a filet sandwich topped with brie that was awesome.

Our 1st visit w/friends who'd been there previously. Lovely place with a somewhat limited but well rounded menu. Reasonable prices ($20-30 per entree). GREAT service.& the chef himself came out & introduced himself & asked how we liked our good. Ask for a table by the window if possible. It's on the 4th floor & presents a lovely view of the Philly skyline near 30th St Station.

Place is interesting, starting with its location. Service is good, and food is above average. Apetizers are less impressive then their name suggests, but entrees are fine, and desserts are on par with entrees. Tart Tartine is as good as in many places in France. Well worth a visit.

First time visit - - easy to obtain online reservation. Its a little bit tricky locating Bistro St. Tropez (BST) - - even when you arrive at the address you have to invoke your faith and trust entering the design center. early evening, of course, the center is void of people except for the concierge. BST resides on the 4th floor with a nice, uninterrupted view of the 30th Street Station and the river. what stood out most are the wait staff .... superb! friendly, enthusiastic, knowledgeable and attentive. all of our food choices (three course dinner) were delivered at a nice pace and the taste/flavor matched the creative array. highly recommended if you don't mind the inconvenience of the restaurant not being at street level and having to negotiate the large corporate / design space.

My husband and I had dinner at Bistro St. Tropez this past weekend. We purchased the Travel Zoo coupon as well for the 5 course prix fix menu. We arrived fairly early for our reservation to grab a few drinks at the bar; however the bar was closed because there was a private party in the back room and this apparently prevented them from staffing the bar. We did get to sit at the bar and enjoy the view however, which is lovely as it overlooks the river and 30th street station. We were told a server would be over shortly to take a drink order. The server arrived to tell us he would be right with us, but never came back. After about 15 minutes we were seated and unfortunately had the same server. It took us about 30 minutes to finally place our drink orders. Our server was friendly enough, unfortunately we rarely saw him. The interval at which our courses were severed was very irregular and both our water and wine glasses sat empty for long periods of time. The food as OK, but rather unexciting. We both had the lobster and corn soup to start. The flavor was alright, a little on the bland site, and we each literally had one tiny piece of lobster in our bowl. Why even bother. Second course was escargot with mushrooms. The mushrooms were great, but they overwhelmed the escargot, which may have been the idea since they only gave us three each. Tiny portions even by French standards. The main courses were pork loin and scallops, which were just boring. The presentation was also sloppy. The cheese plate was pretty good, but it was mainly fruit and crackers as there was only 1 tiny piece of cheese. The crème brule for dessert was good, but the profiteroles had way too much fake chocolate sauce on them, and this is coming from a chocolate fan. Although the meal was only fair, the worst part of the experience was the service. To put it in perspective, we were at the restaurant for 3 hours and only received 1 round of drinks. At one point our server returned and we ordered two glasses of wine which never came. Later, the server returned to take our coffee order like nothing was amiss. The server seemed to realize this error as he printed out check and brought us two complimentary glasses, it was a nice gesture but definitely too little too late. If you’re going to server bland, over priced food, at least keep the cocktails flowing so it’s not as obvious. We also were missing silverware when several of our courses arrived and had to flag down the hostess for replacements. If we had paid full price for this meal I would have been very upset. We won’t be giving this place another try, which is a shame because the view really is great.

My wife and I enjoyed a fantastic dinner here. Our only regret is that it took us so long to discover the Bistro St. Tropez. The location is a little quirky ... on the 4th floor of the Design Center. But the view, overlooking the river, once you get to the restaurant is great. The food is wonderful. The service was warm and prompt. The environment is comfortable and welcoming. All in all we had a great experience. If you love good French food this is a place you should visit.

We were visiting Philly for a wedding and met friends for dinner the night before. We made a reservation and asked for a good view. We had a great table with a view of the river and the service was excellent. We didn't realize that it was restaurant week and that there was a special fixed menu, but there were plenty of choices for four people. Everything was very well prepared and the timing of the service was smooth. The only comment would be that the dishes are a little too complicated. It is hard to determine what is in the preparation - hard to identify. The desserts were fabulous. But very enjoyable over all.

The contemporary styling of this friendly upscale bistro is complemented by the delightfully modern menu. The escargot were awesome, the poulet was perfect, and the dessert was delightful. An unexpected find!

My new wife and I decided to have our First Valentine's Day at Bistro St. Tropez. I researched hundreds of restaurants in the Philadelphia and South Jersey area and decided upon this based on the reviews and information I read. I have no regrets. The ambiance was excellent and it was definitely the kind of place I wanted to take my beautiful new wife for our first Valentine's Day. The service was superb! The location was excellent. Unfortunately, the windows had condensation on them due to the extremely cold night, therefore we could not really take in the view. A couple times I tried to clear away some of the condensation so we could see the view, but it just went right back. Nonetheless, it did not ruin our night. I look forward to going back in the summer so we can truly enjoy the view. The food was good, but not great. We both had the lamb chops and she really wanted hers well done, but the option was not provided. The au gratin potatoes were excellent! The wine list was excellent and we picked a bottle that was wonderful. She did not really care for the salad, as it was too "fieldy" for her. I had the salmon appetizer and it was really good. The desert was incredible and truly topped off a wonderful evening. While the food did not knock us off our feet, we are both anxious to go back and try their regular menu. Overall, the night was incredibly special and BST contributed to that in all the right ways. It was quiet, so I did not have to yell to talk to her and it was intimate so I truly felt like it was just us in the restaurant. The meal and experience were more than worth the price! I give it two thumbs up, with one raised eyebrow, until we can get back and sample the regular menu and the scenery. Definitely worth experiencing!

I admit to being a Philadelphian who truly loves Philadelphia.  I thrill to the multi-national cuisine that conveniently lands and thankfully thrives right here in my backyard.  My tastebuds are still reeling from the Bastille Day menu artistically created and presented by Patrice Rames, chef/owner of Bistro St. Tropez.  Chef Patrice passionately keeps the flavors and romanticism of  Provencal cuisine close to not only the  diners who make their way to his dining room, but also to the lucky culinary students seeking residency with a patient and talented chef, in a professional and hygenic kitchen.    It's true.  Philadelphia is not Paris and the Schuyllkill is not the Seine.  Bastille Day is only one day out of the year (July 14.to be exact).  Yet Chef Patrice creates an environment where guests may celebrate the joy of Provencal bistro cuisine without taking out a loan or removing shoes and belts at an airport.  Simply stir in a few good dining companions, add a pinch of imagination, raise a glass, and any day can be a holiday at Bistro St. Tropez.  

Four of us enjoyed a delicious dinner here and look forward to returning soon. We requested a table by the window and were rewarded with a lovely view of Thirtieth Street Station and the surrounding area. Could have closed our eyes and thought we were in France. Our server, Matthew, was attentive and helpful answering our questions. We enjoyed appetizers of escargots, stuffed calamari, and salmon tartare.....a perfect way to begin. Our entrees arrived in an appropriate amount of time and they were deicious......from a ribeye steak, to scallops, and salmon. Everyone raved about their choice. The highlight of the evening was a visit to our table by Chef Patrice.....friendly, charming, and showing a sense of humor. We were all too full for coffee and dessert....maybe next time....and there will be a next time soon.

Being no stranger to Philadelphia's wining and dining circuit, Bistro St. Tropez is my favorite "go to" place whenever I want a gorgeously hip place to savor healthy, delicious food (presented beautifully) and sip luscious, reasonably priced French wines -- all in the company of good friends and a professional restaurateur. This European style bistro is unique.  It not only has breath taking views of Philadelphia's  Schuylkill River, its roadways and bridges, and the Thirtieth Street Station, but is conducive to conversation.  In addition to ambience, the kitchen has the constant attention and oversight of Culinire de Nice graduate Chef Patrice Rames who carefully selects, purchases, handles, cooks, arranges and presents his food hygenically, artistically  and passionately.  Behind the scenes, in his hygenic and well equipped kitchen, Chef Rames treats his staff with professionalism and kindness, sharing traditional recipes from Southern France and providing training to lucky "next generation student chefs" from local culinary institutions.   The menu is healthy and modestly priced, making it perfect for locals who not only dine out regularly, but who sometimes need  overflow space for entertaining.   When strolling along the Schuylkill River walk, surface on Market Street to find the entrance to this hidden gem.  It's only fair that visitors experience this bistro as well and add this to their list of Philadelphia treasures.  The entrance near to Walnut and 24th Streets is a stone's throw from The Thirtieth Street Station and makes a great respite for weary travelers.  

Restaurant week is a good time to visit a restaurant you might have thought of going to before, but needed an extra boost to get there. Bistro St. Tropez captivated from the moment I read their offerings for the week. Menus and descriptions of the food can make or break one's decision to try a restaurant; in this case I was not disappointed in the least. In fact, the dishes we tried on our visit demonstrated chef Patrice's adeptness at capturing French cuisine at its best: both classic and earthy at the same time. From the lovely bread bites accompanied by aglio ed olio, to the wonderful first courses of chicken liver pate (yummy#1) and escargot and mushrooms (yummy#2), to the entrees of pan-seared duck breast and divine cassoulet, finishing with a delicious banana tart and Valrhona chocolate mousse cake (which was light as feather), we couldn't have had a more satisfying meal. Add to this wonderful repast impeccable service which was helpful yet unobtrusive and friendly, I can't wait for their resurrection at their new location in Manayunk sometime this spring.

cute, good, a little out of the way.

We returned to Bistro St.Tropez after eating there on our last visit to Philadelphia in February of 2011. We arrived early on a Saturday night. It was fairly empty and remained so for the several hours we were there. It's an adventure to find, since you have to wander through a design center. Just follow the signs. Our waiter seated us along the window wall with a nice view of the main post office. Unfortunately, because he turned the table so we both could enjoy the view, I faced the entrance to the kitchen so was distracted all evening by the constant comings and goings. Can't really fault the restaurant for this, but it does color my experience. For starters, my partner had tuna tartar (tiny cubes of tender tuna, mango, and other yummy things, served with crisp salted tacos). Wonderful. I had a salad with field greens, Gorgonzola, and apples. Delicious. As is often the case, the main courses didn't live up to the promise of the first ones. My partner's filet mignon was nothing special; as he put it, he needed the steak knife they provided to cut it. It was served with a potato gratin and not the potato type on the menu, which he would have preferred. My baked sea bass was slightly overlooked and too dry. It was served on a bed of eggplant, greens, onions that was more tasty than the fish itself. We ordered a dessert to share, but the crust was dry not flakey and the flavors (strawberries, ice cream, chocolate sauce) didn't really come together. I asked the waiter for a dessert wine recommendation but the wine was much too acidic for dessert. Coffee was mediocre. Our earlier experience had been much more favorable.

Spectacular views and delicious food. Who knew the Master Chef was so fun! Hidden away in a decorator's showroom building, former car factory. Very reasonably priced. Amazing evening all around. Thank you, Patrice.

Terrific 4-course deal. Two of us had the lamb shank, my wife had skirt steak & her BFF had scallops. All were perfect. Pate, scallops, truffled mushroom soup were fine appetizers. I had a deadly chocolate cake, creme brule was fine as well. Our waitress had a brain freeze at the end forgetting our desserts - oh well one bruise.

We've eaten at Bistro St. Tropez a number of times, and it doesn't disappoint us. The food is always very good. I especially recommend the escargot anytime you're there as a starter. It's unusually prepared and really special. The entrees are all very good, but I definitely prefer their fish or duck dishes. The service there has always been excellent, no matter who served us, and this last visit was no exception. They have a very competent wine list, and their staff is knowledgeable and can help you with your choice. The restaurant has great views of the Schuylkill River looking both north toward 30th Street Station and the Philadelphia Art Museum, and south toward the South Street Bridge and the campuses of Drexel and the University of Pennsylvania. The bridges on the Schuylkill are decoratively lighted adding to the delightful view in the evening.

Wonderful view ,excellent food! The food selection of the restaurant week was excellent,excellent service. The waters know the menu , great recommendations. .

We visited Bistro St. Tropez for lunch during restaurant week. We were dissapointed with the service because it took 2.5 hours to eat lunch at our 1:30 reservation. The service was extremely slow. We were also dissapointed with the acoustics in the restaurant because it was extremely loud where it was hard to talk to person across the table. We ordered the shrimp on a bed of rice and salad and duck pate. The first was to not edible because of the oily rice and odd spice on the rice. The pate was good. For the main course we had egg white omlet and the salmon. The omlet arrived barely warm with a clump of sun dried tomatoes folded in the middle. It was barely edible. The salmon was good. The profiterols were good but the current sorbet was underwhelming. The whole experience was very dissapointing. Definitely not returning.

Found this restaurant in Philly guide and had no idea what to expect. It's on the 4th floor of the Design Center on Market (tip to Google map users-ignore the directions. Took us 20 minutes rather than 5 from our downtown hotel because Google didn't believe bistro really is on Market!) The food is amazing! Three course, fixed price dinner for $35 per person. Extensive choices and food is top French cuisine (of the quality that we had few months earlier in Paris). Great wine list. Service was as good as the food. You would pay at least double for meal like this in DC. Will definitely go back next time we visit Philly.

Had pre-dinner drinks, then the four of us sat for a great meal - hummus and tuna tartare were both great and shareable to pick on - salads were also very good. We had chicken over risotto - best I've ever had, Lamb shank - also great, and a scallops and a salmon dish (I think). All four were fantastic. The bread is baked fresh. BYOB if you want, but I looked at their wine list, and it's very reasonable - not sure if i'd bother to drag wine there next time. Con - it's little hard to find - it's inside the Marketplace design center (go thru revolving door that's just off of 25th and Market before the bridge) and walk past the stores until you get to the elevator to the 4th floor. Portions were good size and prices are very reasonable. Service was very, very good.

Celebrated a family birthday and Chef Patrice was in the kitchen and nailed it again. Haddock was great, hangar steak with mashed sweet potato fabulous and calamari stuffed with sausage appy ingenious and all this with a fantastic city view. This is really the hidden gem of the City.

We were researching restaurants who participated in Restaurant Week and found Bistro St. Tropez. Even though it was a prix fixe menu, the choices were extensive. There were five of us and none of us ordered the same entree! We had the salmon in phyllo, sea bass, pork, steak and lamb shank. Escargot was a popular appetizer with our group( they did the work for you- escargot was out of the shell). Service was excellent. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal and experience.

Even in a horrid storm, this delight is a short walk from home. The vie of west Philly, over the river with the sunset at night, is magnificent especially with our expanding skyline. But we go for the food and service. We have never been for lunch, only dinner, and the consistency over several years is remarkable. Really this is a gem.

Located in the Design Center, with Beautiful Views of the Schulkyl River and 30th Street Station, The Bistro offers an excellent wine list and also offers 5 course meals with wine pairings. Both the Food and Service are excellent. You WILL be properly looked after by an attentive wait staff. I would go with the 5 course menu with the Wine Pairings. Try the Escargot with Portabello Mushrooms. Each course is fully satisfying. Enjoy the views while dining. This is a nice place for the start of a Romantic Interlude!

A companion and I ate dinner at the Bistrot St. Tropez in early October and we both enjoyed the food, service, and setting. Our meals included a salad, a soup, a fish entrée, a poulet entrée, and a dessert; all courses were deliciously flavorful with an appealing mix of tastes and textures. Our knowledgable server managed to be both professional and friendly in just the right degrees. The restaurant’s décor was elegant, warm, and understated and it’s walls of windows offered some very nice views. The next time I am looking for a dinner in this part of town (near the Amtrak station), I will definitely consider returning.

My wife and I recently had dinner at Bistro St. Tropez which was fantastic, especially for the price. I am a very particular critic of Duck and mine was one of the best servings I have had in several years (including Daniel and Bernadin in NYC). My wife had salmon, also excellent. Our appetizer of Watermelon gazpacho was light, flavorful and everything a gazpacho should be. For desserts we had the apple tart tatin - crazy good and the creme brulee. Again, I am very, very picky about creme brulee (too often rubbery, heavy and thick) and this was a creme brulee that the best restaurant in France would serve. Just a great experience with a wine list very reasonable if a bit limited in selection. If this were a local place, we would eat here once a week. Thank you Bistro St. Tropez for a wonderful and unexpected pleasure!

Restaurant week finally got me to Bistro St Tropez and our dinner was wonderful in every way. The menu is fantastic, especially the escargot appetizer and scallop entree. There are no better views in all of Philadelphia of the river, 30th street's lit up train station and skyline. Magnificent. Andrew did had perfect job waiting on us, attentive but not overbearing and helpful with wine choices to accompany our three course meal. Desserts were very special and portions just right. The restaurant week menu will continue until the end of February. Don't delay in going to Bistro St Tropez as the building is under new ownership and change is coming.

Sorry for the boring review title. I stopped off here en route to 30th St Station for the train to the airport, and couldn't have made a better choice. I wanted a decent meal before my red eye back to London, and this superbly met my requirement. Plus it has a great view of this iconic train station, and the river, and so is only a 5 minute walk to the train platform. And so to the food... very French, very good! Starter of chicken liver paté, a coarse mix served with a selection of olives, pickles and mustard. Mustard, with a paté!!? But it worked very well. Onward to a salmon en croute; very light, tasty and served with a wonderful carrot blend and selection of vegetables. Very nouveau. Desert: Creme brulee, the test of a good chef - passed with flying colours; light, tasty, a good crust. Well recommended!

What a wonderful restaurant! This is our third time to eat at the Bistro and we will surly be back for more. Tucked away on the top floor of the Marketplace Design Center, I highly recommend making reservations for their Hudson Room and once there, I think you will agree that the view speaks for itself. The service is top notch and Matthew was completely on point with his wine recommendations, especially the white wine that was paired with the Scallop entree. Which brings me to the food, the real reason to come to the Bistro. Each dish we have ever had was expertly prepared and the flavors are simply amazing. The major standouts this last visit were the escargot, the Scallop dinner, and the rack of lamb. An excellent night out!!!

This hidden gem is more than worth visiting. It is located at the top floor of a commercial building overlooking the Schuylkill River with a wonderful panoramic view. Chef/Owner Patrice Rames prepares the most delicious meals served by attentive and professional waitstaff. With the hundreds of excellent restaurants to choose from in the city, we frequent this one several times of year not only because the food is great but also because it is a short walking distance from our apartment.

First, we passed the building and reached to the bridge. Very hidden place as if it were the wrong place. Foods were excellent but staffs were not so efficient. Matthew was the man in charge of our table, very late for serving drinks, wasting time on talking a lot in Spanish with other guests blah, blah, blah. But the atmosphere and the view were just great. It's worth visiting.

I have waited several weeks to post a review of the Bistro St. Tropez to see if my impression changed however they haven't. My wife and I visited the restaurant several weeks ago based on a glowing recommendation from the Innkeeper at our accomodation. I had subsequently read some very favorable reviews on TA and we both were looking forward to a great experience. We were seated immediately upon arrival by a very friendly hostess. Our server was quick to visit our table and took our drink orders and explained the evening's specials. My wife enjoyed the Beet Salad she was served but I was not impressed at all with the Creamy Mushroom Soup I had ordered. In all honesty,though the soup contained at least a portion of a mushroom it tasted rather commercial which surprised me. For our entree's my wife had the Scallops(3) which she enjoyed although it appeared as a rather scant dinner. I ordered Duck Breast which was served medium rare as I had been advised was the Chef's suggestion. The Duck was very rubber like, chewy and served on a bed of what I can best describe as undercooked bitter blackened rice or lentils. I was very disappointed with the dinner which I considered sending back but since it was my wife's birthday, and seeing how much she enjoyed the Bistro I elected to forego such action. In retrospect I wish I had returned the dinner as I should have. Given the rather pricey nature of the Bistro I had expected much more. For dessert we shared a pastry filled ice cream dish which left a bit to be desired as the pastry itself was rather tough..Overall my wife enjoyed the Bistro I clearly did not and have no interest in returning.

I've eaten brunch, lunch and dinner at Bistro St Tropez and have found the food to be absolutely delicious every time. Their omelet is superb - perfectly cooked (not overdone), the hearty, flavorful Paysanne steak and vegetable salad makes a perfect lunch, the main dishes have been consistently well-prepared, and the profiteroles, creme brulee and other deserts are delightful. There is also an excellent wine list. The prices are extremely reasonable, particularly given the very high quality of the food. I will definitely be back soon!

The waiter was excellent as was the view of the river and post office. Food was pretty good. I believe the chef is actually from just north of St Tropez and the cooking is related to Provencale. We had the mushroom soup which was intensely concentrated mushroom, a good thing. The only downside to it was there was a bit of hot pepper or hot pepper oil in it which made it just a touch too spicy for us. we could eat and more or less enjoyed it, but a little too spicy. She had an excellent crab cake and I a very nice salmon wrapped in filo dough. We also had a smoked salmon topped "crepe"...more like a thin potato pancake with vegetable bits here and there. It was a little salty and with a strong vinegar taste. I'm sure this was provencale style, but not quite to our taste. The filo covered salmon or crab cake, i'd have again anytime...

I decided to go to Bistro St. Tropez on the last day of Philadelphia Restaurant Week. Philadelphia has quite a number of Italian and Steak restaurants, so I wanted to try something a little different. I am so glad that I did! The restaurant is located on the 4th floor of the Marketplace Design Center in Philadelphia. Tables near the bar area give a great view of 30th Street Train Station and the Schuylkill Walk. I made reservations in advance and I was glad that did as the restaurant was very crowded. Once I was seated, my waiter came over quickly and gave me a menu to review. The restaurant was offering a three course meal for $35, which also included cucumber gazpacho as an amuse bouche (hors d'oeuvres). After ordering my wine and meal, I began to relax and enjoy the atmosphere. The gazpacho came out in a little shot glass and was very refreshing. It was meant to cleanse the palate, however, the soup would make a great appetizer. For the appetizer, I ordered the escargot. Even the most faint of heart would absolutely love this dish. The restaurant did the cleaning and removal from the shell. The escargot was cooked in a butter garlic sauce that was out of this world. For the entrée, I ordered the lamb shank as I wanted to do something different. The shank is slow braised for hours and it shows. The meat fell off of the bone with just the slightest touch. I have never had such a more beautiful piece of lamb than this. The accompanying potatoes and vegetables were phenomenal. For dessert, I had the ice cream puffs. Another great choice! The ice cream was rich in flavor and the base of the puffs stayed crunchy despite having ice cream on top. I will definitely return!!!!

Nice view, good food, strange choices, but good. We had a lot of people and they crammed us together and there was no one else in our area. strange.

We enjoyed our brunch on President's Day weekend. We had a nice table overlooking the river and watched all the passers-by. I had the lemon ricotta pancakes and my husband had eggs. Very good meal.

On repeated visits to Philadelphia, we have eaten at Bistro St. Tropez. The food has never failed to delight us and the menu is always a bit different. I had a wonderful salmon and crab mousse plus a halibut dish with eggplant caviar. My partner started with a vegetable tart which was served on a platter and small bites such as asparagus wrapped in sweet pepper, eggplant tart and other items. He had the scallops. Everything was delicious. The service is excellent.This restaurant is a short bus ride from the Independence Mall area and also a short bus ride from the Museum district.

This is an excellent hidden away treasure in the Design Center. The décor and view are outstanding. The food selection of the restaurant week menu was excellent and the wine pairing were very complimentary of the food. This is truly a place worth visiting.

I have eaten at Bistro St Tropez at least 20 times over the last 7 or so years, about one third for dinner and the balance for lunch. This is a very reliable kitchen that produces very good French cruisine. It is not a top end cruisine, but does not pretend to be such nor charge for such. It has a good, a diverse wine list both as to content and price, a delivers very good value for your dollar. The biggest challenge it faces is its service which can be nconsistent, but has never been horrific. The restaurant is in a unique location as it is in the Marketplace, which is the showroom for interior decorators. One actually walks through the floor with showrooms to get to the elevator which takes your to the 4th floor and the restaurant. Some consider the view scenic, which is moreso at night when the train station and old post office buildings are illuminated as well, for some limited seats, the Art Museum.

Six friends and colleagues visited St. Tropez Bistro for lunch to celebrate the birthday of one of our party. We were one of the first groups to arrive and be seated for lunch but one of the last to be served. It took some time before our order was taken. We received our drinks and warm rolls (the absolute highlight of the visit). All stated that their food choice was "good" but really not terrific. Our server forgot the soup and the side order of fries ordered by one of our party. Time for lunch during the week is very limited so I probably will not return to St. Tropez.