The Olde Philadelphia Inn Menu

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Healthy Meal suggestions for The Olde Philadelphia Inn

  • Appetizers
  • Homemade Soups & Salads
  • Homemade Soups
  • Burgers & Sliders
  • Sliders
  • Desserts
  • Kimberly E.

    Went a few weeks ago when my boyfriend & I were driving around. Apparently he'd been here before several years ago & decided to try it again. He ordered a crab cake (it's a habit for him, what can I say?) and he was VERY happy with it. Said it was one of the better/best ones he has had in a long time. I ordered the chicken parmesan, which was interesting. It should be called chicken NUGGET parmesan, because that's really what it is. Chunks of breaded/fried chicken over penne pasta, served in a little "boat" on a plate with garlic bread. The chicken and garlic bread were good, the sauce was the right amount, and the cheese was a little on the light side. The downside was the pasta itself. It was completely bland, so I don't think they seasoned the water at all. On the plus side, it was al dente. Monty was our server -- young, energetic, friendly, and mostly attentive. I did have to ask someone else for our check when I couldn't get his attention. I would recommend this place to someone if they were looking for a little spot to check out in the Rosedale area. I can't speak for the other food items on the menu, but I will be sure to try something else the next time I go. My boyfriend -- the sports nut -- has to be by the tv's, so we sat at a high-top in the bar area. If you need to keep an eye on the screens, I recommend NOT sitting at one of the regular tables. The location itself is in a Mars shopping center, and the entrance to the restaurant is at the end of this long wall and tucked under the canopy area, so keep an eye out for the door.

    (3)
  • Ed B.

    We eat here several times a year and have normally had a reasonably good dining experience. However, this time I ordered the Beer Battered Rockfish Basket. What a mistake! The several strips of "rockfish" that I got was all batter and very, very little fish. In addition the fish tasted much more like cod than rockfish. Won't be getting this ever again. I must say though that my wife got a crab cake and was very happy with it. I'll give this restaurant one more try before I cross it off my list of casual dining restaurants.

    (2)
  • Catherine W.

    I go here occasionally with my brother because he likes it. Last night I ordered some fried green beans as a treat before our meals. YUCK. They could have been fried cardboard. I mentioned to the waitress that the green beans didn't taste fresh- she told me they come as an already made frozen item. $6.50 for that?? I usually like the shrimp salad but this time it was way too full of mayonnaise and no flavor. Disappointed!

    (1)
  • Sarah B.

    We came because we'd never been and my husband pointed out that some of the less desirable reviews had been from previous years. I was incredibly, terribly disappointed when it came to this restaurant. My first indication should have been when on a Saturday night at 7:30 that this place was as dead as a door nail. I ordered the country fried steak and my husband the shrimp salad. Mine came with two sides and I chose salad and mashed potatoes. He chose potato salad. He also ordered cream of crab soup. My salad was warm, as was the dressing. It was literally a ton of iceberg lettuce with 2 grape tomatoes and 2 cucumbers. His soup was cold and bland. His shrimp salad wasn't terrible, they could have toasted his kaiser roll, but otherwise it was ok. His potato salad was, you guessed it, warm. Too bad, because the flavor had potential. I received a massive plate of white pepper gravy that tasted like chalk. The steak beneath was actually crispy and cooked perfectly, but unfortunately I sent it back. I couldn't get past the nasty gravy. By this point, my husband had already finished his sandwich, so I made due with just ordering dessert. The apple pie was more of a tart, but it was the best thing I had there. It wasn't enough to drive me here in and of itself, but it saved the place from a 1 star. Our server was very apologetic, and admitted that she'd never had the gravy herself. After tasting it, she agreed that it left much to be desired. It seems like this place has been around for many many years and has a following of older locals. I think a revamp of the menu and a new chef could do it wonders. The inside decor isn't snazzy but it also has potential.

    (2)
  • Ryan S.

    So terrible! I don't know what has changed since the last time we had been here (easily two or three years ago), but it is not an improvement. We ordered an appetizer and three entrees. Our fried pickle slices were nice and piping hot, but that's about where the pleasant experience ended. The ranch dressing served with it was warm (gross!). I was trying to not let it bother me that our waitress neglected to bring us additional napkins after we asked three times (in addition to her "forgetting" that I asked for no ice in my soda). When our entrees came, we were wholly unimpressed. Ignoring the fact that the dining room was mostly empty and everyone else there had already been served their meals, it took about 25 minutes for us to get our food. My burger was lukewarm at best, my bun was stale, and the cheese and crab dip on my burger was not even melted. Another in my party ordered a steak, medium, with a baked potato. It came out mildly cold, cooked well, and the baked potato was room temperature. The other in my party had the hot turkey platter, and the only thing hot about it was the gravy. The turkey was cold under the gloopy layer of gravy, and the toast wasn't actually toasted, just bread. The accompanying potato salad, like the baked potato, was room temperature. Our server did not check back on us until we were nearly finished eating--when she finally brought our extra napkins (gee, thanks), and it was too late to complain. We just wanted to leave! In addition, another table in the dining room--who seemed to not be eating--were very loud and raucous. No one went to them to ask them to control their behavior, which was very inappropriate and vulgar. Overall, if I could give O.P.I. zero stars, I would.

    (1)
  • Jake L.

    g/f's brother and his g/f were in town, and since it's within walking distance, we decided to go there. I ordered a crap beer, miller lite, just to pass the time. However, it was flat, no carbonation at all. The worse part, it was warm. The bartender was out in the hightable area, taking shots with some of its regulars. Not coming back here again.

    (1)
  • Jen S.

    This place is great. If you are looking for a traditional Baltimore local restaurant, this is it! A little bit of everything on the menu, nightly food specials, and (for the most part) a great staff. That's the only reason I didn't give it five stars: a few of the employees have that typical server/bartender "chip" on their shoulder. Kim, Michelle, and Chris behind the bar are great! Very friendly and attentive. The food is awesome. Very well priced and good size portions. Crab cake and both crab soups are fantastic. Even something as simple as chicken salad is the best around!

    (4)
  • Joseph C.

    If you're looking for a classic Baltimore family restaurant OPI is your place. They have all the standard Baltimore dishes done really well and in a comfortable atmosphere. If you're looking for a swanky outing, then go somewhere else. But if you're looking for huge portions of quality food with great service this is the place. Really cozy and comfortable and the remodel they did some time ago made the place look awesome.

    (4)
  • Shane G.

    Good wings! The crab pretzel is amazing, too. The servers seem a little inexperienced but it's fine.

    (4)
  • Paul S.

    Upon first entering it was very dark and hardly anyone was there. A few old people. It was kind of depressing. The owner was nice, and other staff members seemed very friendly and helpful to customers but our waitress seemed to not be in the mood to be that way which brought down the overall experience. Instead of putting us in the dining area they sit us right next to the kitchen and bathrooms near the bar...ew! They should have asked us where we wanted to sit with a near empty restaurant. Service was quick since we were litterally right where the kitchen was, but like I said our waitress didn't seem very helpful, just wanted to sling out the food as soon as possible and get us out. My Raspberry iced tea was very watered down. As far as the food, it was fantastic. I ordered the penne pasta with shrimp. There were a lot of shrimp although small. They had a great spiciness to them too. The pasta portion size was huge and had a ton of cheese on it. The dish also come with a good sized Caesar salad which was delicious and two big slices of garlic bread which tasted amazing. I was so stuffed by the end of the meal, anywhere else and you'd have to order more than just your main dish. it ended up being $21 with my drink and tip which considering how much food I got both in portion size and sides was a great deal All pasta dishes have this same deal so if you eat here go for the pasta! Overall... The positive.... fantastic food, portion size, and price. The negative...poor seating, drinks, and customer service if you don't get one of the nicer people that work there. Could have been a 5 star rating, but suffered a 2 star loss from the negatives in which I hold as important. I'll still come back for the food without a doubt, but I'd probably advise carryout instead.

    (3)
  • Patrick W.

    Went there yesterday evening with my gf. Didn't feel like anything real big. She had a bowl of the Maryland Crab Soup and I had the blackened Ahi Tuna Salad. Not a big fan of Iceberg Lettuce but it was still tasty. Disappointed that they don't serve any Non-Alcoholic beer Friendly Atmosphere with plenty of TV's to watch O's Game! :)

    (4)
  • Jennifer L.

    Absolutely horrible!!! Ordered a ahi tuna salad which was nothing but iceberg with the worst grade of tuna chunks thrown on top. Obviously did not eat it. The Shepard pie tasted like taco meat topped with frozen mashed potatoes and most disappointing was the crab pretzel that was all cream cheese. Not one piece of crabmeat. Will never return

    (1)
  • Melinda R.

    I love local non chain restaurants. This place was awesome! A friend and I went one day after work. We ended up splitting a seafood club and the crab pretzel. Both were amazing! Our bill was cheap! I'll be going back.

    (4)
  • Sally D.

    Love this place! Good fun staff. Great trivia on Tuesdays, and such a large menu you can try anything! The wings are delicious! Only things are food can come out pretty slow and I'd love if they replaced the b n b pickles with dill, but these things wont keep us away.

    (5)
  • Dave L.

    On Saturday December 8th, I Had a nice meal which consisted of a salad, Flat iron steak and mashed potatoes with a Sam Adams draft beer. Ate only half of my mashed potatoes since they came out of a box. I prefer real mashed potatoes, not the ones that come out of a box. Split a great tasting banana dessert with one of my good friends and buddies.

    (5)
  • David L.

    I haven't tried any of the menu items except for the wings. The wings were delicious (I usually go for the redneck or old bay wings), the beer was ice cold (limited selection on tap but included your usual suspects), and the service was good. The bartender was attentive and made sure my glass was never empty. As far as wings and beer goes, this place does it right.

    (4)
  • Chris R.

    Stopped by last night, we are local and have been there numerous times and are members of the frequent diners club. Last night the service was slow, the food was so-so. Maybe they had an off night, I just hate to be disappointed.

    (2)
  • Paul O.

    Stopped by with a group of others who chose it. As a sports bar it is only so so, as TV's are not located in good places. The service was young and inexperienced, but friendly. Wings were good, though with such a sticky sauce, you would think wet naps would be standard issue. The rest of the menu items we ordered - cheeseburger sliders, cheese fries, crab soup and cheesesteak were at best edible, but nothing special or pushing you to return to the place. In short, if you are in need of a beer and some wings and nearby, then not a bad place to go. But, not worth a trip as their are plenty of places a lot better.

    (2)
  • Kelly B.

    So my husband absolutely loves to play Keno on the weekends. Our old hang out used to be the Crackpot in Towson for this very reason. We've since moved to White Marsh, and finding a new locale for this purpose was difficult. I'm pleased to report that we now have a new townie bar, and it's the OPI. The food is pretty good - along the same lines as a casual American place like Bill Bateman's or Padonia Station. Lots to choose from, crab dip (and crab pretzels), and a menu with everything from sandwiches and burgers to filet mignon. In season, this seems like a good place to get a dozen crabs or so and have a beer. I usually check for something interesting on their specials, my husband defaults to the Philly Cheesesteak. The service is good, the food is good, and they not only have Keno, but Racetrax too (if you're into that sort of thing). But perhaps my favorite thing about the OPI is that there's a chalkboard in the bar that always asks a thought-provoking, existential meltdown type of question. Last time we were there, I believe it was "What song would you play on the jukebox if you wanted everyone in the bar to sing along?" Others have included "If you could have one superpower..." and "If you had to lose a finger or a toe..." They're always good for conversation, even if your spouse likes to ignore you to watch his numbers hit.

    (3)
  • Michaela P.

    I am not a local, but I have been here a few times when I've visited the area. But this place is GOOD! I looove the crab pretzels and their insanely large salads. I ate about half the blt salad and I was stuffed!! My one star off is, because its a little pricy for the somewhat shabby location its in. But over all a good place!!

    (4)

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Opening Hours

  • Mon :11:30 am - 12

Specialities

  • Takes Reservations : Yes
    Delivery : No
    Take-out : Yes
    Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
    Parking : Private Lot
    Bike Parking : Yes
    Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
    Good for Kids : Yes
    Good for Groups : Yes
    Attire : Casual
    Ambience : Divey
    Noise Level : Average
    Alcohol : Full Bar
    Outdoor Seating : No
    Wi-Fi : No
    Has TV : Yes
    Waiter Service : Yes
    Caters : Yes

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