Good service. Good food. We got a few assorted cheeses that were very good as well as a few meat options "from the butcher" also excellent. For dinner I had the Venison Shank which was fantastic, the meat fell off the bone. One stand out was the cheese risotto OMG! Ridiculous....that stuff is delicious, just get as a side to taste it if it does not come with your meal...trust me!
Review Source:I don't have many complaints about the food. It was good but the experience was tinged by my annoyance with our server and her lack of courtesy and general knowledge of the food and drink at the restaurant. I was a bit taken aback when my fiance asked the server to tell him a little more about the scallops and instead of explaining the dish beyond the two words that were printed under the item, she pointed to the menu and told him that the description was written right there and then she proceeded to read the two words printed under the item. I was so irked and tempted to tell her that we can READ. Our experience with her was pretty much the same all night -- asked her questions about food/drink recommendations and she really couldn't tell us much and to top it off, she was a bit rude. For the price point of the restaurant you really would and should expect so much better.
One semi-confused kudos I'll throw out is to the bar manager. Our server recommended a pretty nasty tupernoid-esque drink to two of my friends. Once the drinks arrived neither of them could tolerate the taste (I took a sip, it was pretty bad) so we asked her if we could switch out the orders. Â She told us that that was something that they don't do but took the drinks to the bar to check. She returned with the original drinks and told us that because my friends had already tasted them they could not change the order. We were all a little annoyed but what could we do. About 5 minutes later the bar manager came to our table and told us that there was a misunderstanding and that he had assumed the girls had finished their drinks (I'm not sure how there was confusion when the server took both full drinks to the bar) but he apologized for the mistake and allowed them to order new drinks. Although there was a little bit of back and forth and some confusion -- we really did appreciate that he did that for us.
So to break it down:
Food: 3.5 (We loved the short rib)
Server: 1
Bar Manager: 4
Won't be going back, that's how annoyed I was.
I just ate here for the first time this past Saturday with friends.
I ordered the Braised Venison Shank, my one buddy ordered the rabbit , and my third friend ordered the Steak.
While my meal was good, it was hard to enjoy because of how hot it was.
They had opened the doors to the restaurant rather than putting on the air conditioner.
This may not have been too bad, but there were no ceiling fans.
As a result, it was extremely hot and stuffy.
While I try not to let the environment influence how I enjoy a meal, the heat and the stuffiness made for a very uncomfortable meal.
If this is how it's always going to be in the summer, you may want to ask ahead of time if the air conditioning is on.
If not, you're in for a very hot, stuffy, meal.
The food was good and our server was friendly, which is why this review is for 2 stars vs. just one.
But if you have issues with heat, this may not be the place you want to hit in the summertime.
Very few places are ideal for both a first date and a casual night with friends. Â This place fits the bill.
I love the historic Barnyard feel of it--
from candle filled mason jars used for hanging lights to the barrel tabletops at the bar. Â
Great beer selection and if you like a good
Nightcap, try the Jefferson bourbon. Â I would not order wine here.
The live music is great - they use an old school mic !
This place has gone downhill fast. Â To be fair, the food was never good. Â Most recently I got a charcuterie plate in which the deli meat and cheese was on par with something from a local deli. Â The cocktails use to be the saving grace, however they've slipped significantly. Â They are overpriced with not enough alcohol. Â
The bottom line is: the only reason to come this place (the cocktail menu) isn't worth it anymore.
Nice cocktails. Decent food but tiny quantity for a huge price.
Ordered this: "DEVILED DUCK EGGS $12
House-made purple potato chips, cured pork belly"
Received: One and a half deviled eggs (which is to say, 3 half eggs on a granite slab). One SQUARE CENTIMETER of bacon. 8 "chips" which must have come from micro-potatoes (each the size of a penny).
Realized: 1.5 is the minimum quantity of egg that allows you to list an item as "eggs" with an s, and not be lying. One egg. One and a half eggS.
For $12, that's ridiculous. Eight dollars an egg. No wonder this place is nearly empty for dinner on a Friday night.
This place is phenomenal. Went there for Center City Sips and the atmosphere was great. Piano player, the whole Prohibition theme - a great atmosphere altogether. Service was fantastic and the cheese plate was tremendous. Also look into the Bavarian pretzel. Great dipping sauces! Â Beer and wine selection mostly European and great! Â Once again, piano player provided great atmosphere the entire night!
Review Source:Bar dranking review only - I've never eaten here but some how have managed to end up at the bar quite a few times. I really love the ambiance, love the old timey band, Â and its definitely a fun time but why oh why are your drinks so ridiculously expensive?! Although I am here often, I never stay past the first or second round...$30 for 2 little drinks is always my que to leave!
Review Source:Was very disappointing. I moved to Philly a week ago from Manhattan and live on the block of this restaurant. I walk by it daily and decided to try it Saturday night. Â I went with one of my gal pals and we wanted a nice, dinner. Â Nice ambiance but Very limited menu. Â We shared a app/tapas of Wild Boar. Â The boar had no flavor and wasn't seasoned particularly well. Â We each had the scallops for our entree and they were so overcooked that they had no flavor whatsoever. Â Don't think I will be back, unless its to grab an overpriced glass of wine.
Review Source:Atmosphere: Pretty cool, dark, casual
Food: (hits) short rib, arugala and cabbage salad; (misses) Pea Soup - was a bit salty, and I typically like salty; Veal Shank - slightly dry, but not bad
Drinks: (hits) solid cocktails and good beer list; (misses) only 2 reds, 2 whites by the glass
Service: Poor, and this is coming from a former server. Bread never came, drinks would normally take 10-15 minutes to arrive, and required reminding the server. Seemed to be a coordination problem. Very friendly service.
Note: This review is solely for drinks at the Farmer's Cabinet, which serves solid cocktails and unique beers in a hybrid atmosphere.
There are 2 separate bars across from each other that serve either beer or cocktails. The space is divided into speakeasy/lounge with hodgepodge seating in the front and  beer garden style benches in the back. Service was good, as both our waiter and the bartender were quick and friendly. We sampled one of the punches and 4 of the cocktails over the course of the evening. The cocktails were tasty and very well-constructed, though a bit weak given the price. The punch was stronger and cheaper. Beer selections were unique, even for Philly. Thus, the alcohol program will appeal to beer geeks and cocktail connoisseurs alike.
The major reason for the three-star rating is the noise. It's obnoxious night club loud. I could not hear myself think, had to yell into my friend's ear across the table to speak with him. Granted, the ragtime band (a nice touch) was playing right next to our table, but the rest of the bar was very loud as well. Coupled with the fact that the benches were very difficult to get out of, the venue doesn't really allow for the conviviality one expects, which put a damper on the night.
I'm sure it's not as crazy loud in the lounge earlier in the evening, so next time we'll be earlier and sit away from the band. Still, it's a shame the venue was so loud, as this could've easily been the most versatile venue for drinks in the city. 3.5 stars.
I have always wanted to try the Farmer's Cabinet because of the location and the rave reviews but I stayed away from them because of the price tag. As an impromptu Saturday night dinner date, stumbling around the neighborhood looking for a place to eat. My boyfriend and I went inside looking for a table and we got one almost right away.
It's my first time inside and I was surprised at the dimly-lit place where the staff is dressed in period-costume. The place felt like an old world saloon/bordello type deal, with every corner we turned I was expecting to see a vampire sucking on the neck of a prostitute on a corner lounge chair. Don't get me wrong, I liked it, it's all very exciting and romantic.
The place is known for their drinks and even though I have never been here before and was never told that they are an award winning bar, I get the sense of it as I flip thorough their 10+ page drink menu. It's filled with cocktails made with hard liquor, draft and bottled beers. They are also on the pricier side, I'm not quite the drinker and I can't tell you when is the last time that I have had a $14 cocktail. I'm sure if you know how to appreciate alcohol, they'll be well worth it.
The food is just okay. We shared a chef tasting plate that came on a big granite slab, a few pieces of thin genoa salami, 2 thin slices of capicola, 2 small pieces of maytag, 2 thin slices of manchego, some mustard, some almonds, some raisins, crackers, pickled apples and pickles. $25. Sounds like a lot but it's really not that much. I can get a whole chunk of Manchego at Whole Foods for $5. You can also get a lot more stuff at Tria for cheaper. There's nothing much special on the plate and the pickled apples are also chokingly sharp. Unless you can take the granite slab home, it's really not worth it.
I've order the duck sausage stuffed quail and it was pleasant enough, the quail feels moist, the duck sausage mildly flavorful, I enjoyed the pairing of sweet potato puree with it immensely, the brussel sprouts were a little undercooked but I'll live. The most expensive entree comes in the form of the new york strip steak. It was perfectly cooked, however the mishmash of different color of potatoes and different color of beets, while visually pleasing, did not come seasoned. The whole dish ended up feeling a bit bland. In fact other than the sweetness from the sweet potato puree, the whole meal lacks some sort of distinctive, bold flavor. Especially with all the cocktails and beer, you would need some bright flavors to stand out and counteract but unfortunately the food here pales.
I'm sorry to be going against the general grain here but if you're charging top tier price, I do expect more, if not then you're just setting yourself to be one of those old city tourist traps. Also, the maitre'd is not entire friendly but it's only a small point. And can we not have empty candle holder on our table if you don't intend to refill them?
I don't know if they are using organic ingredients from nearby farmers or not, if they are - DO advertise that fact. Even though the food still won't taste any better, people might feel better about the fact that they are paying that much for bland food. And instead of flavorless, you can also advertise it as "low-sodium" or "heart healthy".
I think Brad P. sums it up the best "Great drinks but blah food at WOWZA prices. "
I've always been a firm believer in casual first dates - low key, low stress, no drive to impress anyone with any kind of glitz or glam, as these things have no place in my real life. I'd rather get to know someone without the consternation of having to remember which fork to use, then save the fancy restaurant outings for little celebrations later on, like, right before the relationship ends over differing opinions on the necessity of procreation. (I hate babies.)
So, anyway, when my date hinted that he REALLY wanted to ride down to The Farmer's Cabinet last week, I wasn't thrilled. Three whole dolla signs? That's, like, 1 or 2 more than I'm generally feelin'. But The Farmer's Cabinet pulled through, in its own way, and I'm reconsidering my diehard casual ways.
FIrst things first: This place is incredibly dark. Like REALLY dark. I found it to add an amusing air of suspense. We arrived around 7 on a weeknight and were immediately seated in the upstairs dining area. Crooked fancy paintings, scattered tables of businessmen obnoxiously comparing their recent golf outings. DING! bonding moment number one: we both love to hate on the d-bags.
We ordered a couple of cocktails, which were both absolutely fantastic, and I wish I remembered their names (Buffalo Ballet, and Message in a Bottle, maybe?). The menu was perfectly sized - long enough to peruse and not feel cornered, short enough to not be overwhelming. We also ordered a few cheeses and various pickles, whichever looked the most interesting, as the menu didn't offer much in terms of description. We finished our cocktails long before we saw the server again. The cheese assortment arrived, and we felt as if we were having a picnic as interlopers in an elitist world as we pecked our way across the slate board. Each miniscule sliver of cheese was like $10, not surprising, yet amusing. And hey, all 28 calories of each cheese were pretty good.
Service was friendly but very slow. Our water glasses sat empty for 15 minutes at time. We eventually ordered a couple more drinks. It gave us time to flirt in the dim lighting, give abbreviated run-downs of our current bizarre jobs, and calculate our next stop for the evening.
Overall, I'm a fan. This establishment, as completely expected, is wildly overpriced in terms of food, but offers a very pleasant experience with an atmosphere that really is quite conducive to getting to know someone - there's no din at all, and that's such a rarity. I'll definitely be back for drinks again soon.
the philly dining scene is pretty legit these days. the farmer's cabinet falls into the trend farm to table meets prohibition style bar space. it was hopping on the friday night we visited so i was glad we made a reservation. we sat in the dining room upstairs which was perfect for our girl catch up dinner. it was much quieter and lower key than the area downstairs near the bar which was very busy and loud with a live band playing for most of the night.
cocktails are pricey and small. i felt right at home. we got the chef's sampler meat and cheese board which was just ok. i really enjoyed the harder cheese option but dont recall what it was. the pickled veggies were just ok. and the 2 meat selections were awfully similar to one another so i wish the chef would have selected a little more variety. we ordered the tomato soup which was sooo good. and we also got the beef short rib which was delicious! one of the best i've had. but i didn't really enjoy the sides which included a large portion of cooked cabbage.
i really like that this place is both a chill dinner spot and a happening bar all at the same time. wish prices werent so high but it was worth it.
Freaking. Awesome. We found this place one night before going to the Constitution Center to a exhibit about the repeal of Prohibition(ironically enough), and this might be one of our favorite places.
Inside it's dark, and kind of rustic looking. It's got candles in mason jars suspended above the bar, and the bartender wears a white shirt and bow tie that all add to the speakeasy type of atmosphere. Â They are even playing period music from the 20's and 30's. Â My wife really liked the mixed drinks, and I was in beer heaven. Seriously, this place is so fun!
Ok, hang on. Let me articulate about the phrase 'Beer Heaven'. They have an extensive selection of beers, from all over the place. German, Belgian, English,American craft, and all sorts of tasty stuff. If you like good craft beers, this is a good place to come. If you're into the cold yellow tinted watery stuff that is sold by the 24 pack, you might want to keep moving.
We didn't eat a meal, just had a cheese place which was pretty good (I really don't know a ton about cheeses, just if I like them or not) so I won't speak to the food.
So to cap:
Atmosphere: Feels like 1923 in there, and it's awesome. No TV, no gaudy neon, no trendy music. Just a modern reimagining of a 20's speakeasy.
Drinks: Excellent for beer and mixed drinks. Not sure if there's wine, doesn't seem like that's it's specialty.
Food: Um...The cheese is good? Again we didn't try it.
Would I come again? Hell yes. It's like slipping into another era in our country's history and totally worth a repeat visit.
Came here for drinks with some fellow mamas for a night out. Had a little trouble finding it as there was no clear sign outside, but once inside it was a lot bigger than it seemed. We had the two barrels by the window in the front which was fun but got a little tight with 7 of us, hard to move around to talk to someone not sitting next to you.
The cocktails all have fun names, and about a dozen ingredients each, most of which I didn't recognize. The waitress was nice to go over them with me, and I went with one she said had a balsamic flavor, something with monk in the title. It was tasty but I didn't get a balsamic feel from it. The beers were really strong, the cheese plate was a bit underwhelming. The best thing was the live music, a 20s era style band that really sounded like they were playing from a record, very cool.
All in all a pleasant evening, just a little pricey.
My first trip was a bust, see previous review. Since then, I've been back about five times. Every time, good solid service, good food and drinks. They have a guy play piano sometimes, I'm on some email from the piano player, great to stop in and listen to old time music and have a cocktail (great fresh ingredients) or fresh beer that rotates with the season. Â
The cheese plates are perfect at the bar with a bottle of wine.
"The Farmers' Cabinet," name is taken from an old agriculture handbook that was published monthly in the mid-1800s and this restaurant offers great food, beer, and cocktails in an 1800's Victorian era saloon/speakeasy-ish candle and oil lamp lit environment.
There are two seating areas, a noisy, open communal saloon area on the first floor and a quieter, more intimate speakeasy area on the second level. Â We chose to sit on the second floor and it was perfect.
The cocktails are imaginative and too numerous to count but Kate, our awesome server, recommended to my partner the 'Smoke and Rice' cocktail which is made of bluecoat gin, aalborg aquavit, lemon and smoked paprika on the rocks. Â It was sublime - delicious! Â I don't like gin - but this is a drink I could have swilled too much of easily. Â I had an Original Sin hard cider.
While waiting for our dining companions to arrive, we ordered the Chef's Tasting Plate which was two cured meats, two pickled choices and two cheeses with garnishes that came on a piece of black slate. Â Perfect for two to share on a date night before ordering the II and III courses.
We then ordered 3 of the cheeses, 3 of the cured meats and 6 of the pickles for the four of us when they arrived. Â The cured meats and cheeses were good but the house-made pickles and mustard were just wicked good. Â The Kirby, swiss chard and grape pickles were standouts. SO yummy! I'm SO making some pickled grapes tomorrow!
The Deviled Duck Eggs appetizer and the Country Charred Endives appetizers were very good - I loved the chevre, apples and grapes that came with my charred endives.
For entrees, 3 of us had the Quail Stuffed with Duck Sausage and I had the Apple Raisin Glazed Pork Chop - both were delicious! Â I loved my pork chop with the glazed root vegetables and contrary to some of the other reviewers' opinions; the portions were good - not too small, not too big. Â
For dessert, we tried the bread pudding and the daily crumble which was apple-plum - both were yummy and served in cast iron skillets. Â They had me at the cast iron skillet. Â Coffee was also very good, served in a large French press. Â Great finish to the night.
A cocktail, a Chef's Tasting Plate and an entrée plus dessert would be a very nice meal and be somewhere in the neighborhood of about $80 with tip included.
The highlights are the drinks, charcuterie, cheeses and pickles - and the place has a great ambience. Â I went in my jeans, cowboy boots, silk sweater and leather jacket and was completely comfortable and at home at the Farmer's Cabinet. Â Ask for Kate - she is just AWESOME!
Went here on a "mini pubcrawl" that included Manayunk Brewery, Monk's and ended here.
The environment is interesting but a little hipster, so if you can adjust to that idea you'll be fine. It's lit with about 1,000 candles and has a Speakeasy theme. The staff is dressed like it's Prohibition Era and they serve up a host of old school cocktails.
Now for the really good part--lots of great beer. They had a variety of Belgian and Belgian-style beers, including a number of Unibroues on tap. I'm guessing over 20 taps, mostly really good stuff. My friends got a meat, cheese and pickle board that wasn't cheap but looked good and they enjoyed. I didn't eat so I can't speak any further to the food.
Next time I'm downtown I'll definitely be back.
The speakeasy style is unquestionably on its way back, and I couldn't be happier about it. I'm sitting here writing while NPR's Jazz Decades is playing in the background. Cab Calloway, the Dorsey Brothers, the great Glenn Miller - I want this to be the soundtrack of my life. Cut to 2013 Philadelphia: wooden exterior, faux-velvet curtains, copper countertops and low lighting that hisses, 'Hush, this place's secret.' Welcome to The Farmers' Cabinet.
Like their curtains, however, the Cabinet is faux speakeasy. It's no Ranstead Room and certainly no Hop Sing Laundromat, but then again, it's on Walnut Street. Hard to play it low key on one of Philly's busiest drags.
My 4-star review is tentative because I haven't yet doled out the necessary dough to actually sit down and eat here. I've been going for the drinks. The happy hour draft special at the Cabinet is one of the best in the city. Half-price drafts and a great selection of them. And as other reviews suggest, the cocktail menu is impressive and creative. As for the draft menu, while it changes frequently, they have standard appearances by Rogue and Goose Island, to name a couple.
On the first few glances, the menu didn't cry out anything out of the ordinary. The prices contend with some of the more expensive restaurants in the area, so the only way I would find it worthwhile would be if they have perfected the relatively simple menu they offer. I will approach the dining at experience at The Farmers' Cabinet with a reserved but hopeful mentality. Based on the meal, I imagine my review will change - for the better or for the worse. Stay posted!
I made reservations with a lovely lady for Valentine's Day at the Farmer's Cabinet (FC). But being a conscientious lover, I made the reservations through Open Table about 6 days earlier. Â FC wasn't listed on there a having a special Valentine's Day menu, and a crafty look-see at the website made no mention either. So it was surprising when I got a voice mail on the 13th confirming my reservation, and alerting me of the "exclusive" Valentine's Day menu.
The price was $65 a person, which combined with the embarrassment of being on a dinner date on Valentine's Day, was almost too much for me to take. Â Had I known of the "exclusive" menu with the "exclusive" prices, I probably would have chosen a different spot.
Still, it was pretty good. I had the filet with winter vegetables, and while the steak was cooked nicely, some of the vegetables were a bit undercooked. I like my vegetables like I like my porn - with a soft core.
The waiter we had - a bearded, rather burly man - was quite professional. Very good. And the feel of the place is like a very upscale bar, with the well-known homage to the swinging '20s.
I'm giving it three stars, with the caveat that I'd like to go back to try the full, more moderately-priced menu.
My lover, meanwhile, enjoyed the meal very much, noting that it was a good thing, too, because my conversation skills are a tad undercooked. Yea, well.
- Billy Bluewater
A plethora of restaurants line Walnut Street, and the Farmer's Cabinet, with its dimly lit interior and lack of bright signage hardly calls attention to itself, especially on a blustery wintery evening. It's like you have to KNOW that it exists before coming in. With parlor music piping in--which gave way to a pianist later during the night (I'll have to come back for the live band that other reviews speak of), communal tables, barrels serving as two-person hi-tops, and an impressive bar display, the Farmer's Cabinet feels more like the Farmer's Speakeasy. But WAIT. There's the delicious food menu. Delicious original cocktails, interesting wines, a carefully chosen selection of craft beers, AND food? Now you've got my attention.
Seriously! Scope that menu! Let's start with the drinks. LOOK, just look at those craft cocktails, willya?! I went for a London Ferris Wheel and my company went for Cortez the Killer. The balance of flavors was extraordinary, and the tastes were so unique. The London Ferris Wheel starts sweet and gives you a little kick at the end. Cortez the Killer is chocolatey tequila goodness that never overpowers. And their draught beer! Ask your server with a recommendation, you can't go wrong. Same goes for the wine.
Now for the food. Super fresh, and not too heavy-handed with the oil is how I like it, and that's how it's served at the Farmer's Market. The two of us shared a chef's tasting plate, which came with two cheeses, two cured meats, pickled cornichons and cucumbers, crostini, mustard, and some dried fruits. Perfect accompaniment to our beers. As we grew hungrier, we ordered more. Gotta give props for the lean, mean venison shank with delicious root veggies on the side. Oh, the deviled duck eggs were amazing, too! We recommend putting the purple potato chips and cured pork belly on top of the eggs for a salty, crunchy, rich, devilicious sensation.
I felt the prices were worthy of the quality of product and service we received. The Farmer's Cabinet feels like a deftly fashioned experience, from the moment you walk in the door to layouts of the menus to the details and perfect proportions of ingredients in the drinks and dishes. Go on, now.
Oh, my, bejeezus. Farmer's cabinet was FANTASTIC. My best friend and I visited for restaurant week and had an amazing time. Here's the break down of the night:
Initial Concerns: Pricey-- Is the food really going to be good enough to justify the cost? Are the portions going to be adequate? Should we splurge and get some drinks?
Reaction post dinner: SPLURGE. this place is worth it. Get a drink, they're amazing. I had the blood diamond ($12) and was worth every drop. The portions for restaurant week were pretty good, but I'm a big eater so we decided to get a BEER/CHEESE PAIRING (smutty nose) special each in addition to the restaurant week deal. If they have it, do it. They have great taste in pairings and the additional food was exactly the right amount.
Apps--Grilled endives with goat cheese, warm apples and pickled grapes (sooooo good. Get it!); Deviled Duck Eggs (literally, best deviled eggs I've ever had. these were amazing. I wish we had another plate since there were only three halves on there :( )
Entrees-- Butternut squash ravioli with oxtail ragout with sage cream and shaved parmesan-- Excellent. It was such an interesting take on butternut squash ravioli because usually chefs make it a very light dish and I'm unsatisfied. this was rich with ragout and was filling; We also ordered Braised Short Rib with Golden Raisin Cornbread, Beer Braised Cabbage, and Whiskey Demiglaze-- YES. DO IT. The cornbread was such a unique flavor that I am still craving to this day. The short ribs were moist and flavorful especially when paired with the cabbage. ah, i want it again.
Dessert--Berry cobbler (ahhh cant go wrong) and Something chocolatey i think. I don't remember but I remember feeling like it was something dazzling my taste buds with deliciousness.
Atmosphere is fabulous. They played a live jazz band through vintage microphones so it felt very speakeasyesque.
The only reason why i give it 4/5 stars is because it can be quite pricey. We each paid $70 BUT we walked out of there feeling each cent was worth it. Your call.
I should preface my review by saying that if 3.5 stars existed, that would be a more accurate rating for my experience last Friday for Restaurant Week.
Overall, the food was actually really good. I went with 3 friends, so we were able to try a significant portion of the menu. The apps were ok, not particularly exciting, although my friend loved the deviled eggs she ordered. I had the endive salad and the cheese component was amazing, but the rest was just ok. Entrees were much more interesting and delicious. I had the quail stuffed with duck sausage with sweet potatoes and brussel sprouts and it was great. The scallop with swiss chard was also really good, but the short rib entree really stole the show. We all elected to get the chocolate chip bread pudding for dessert and it was a great decision, as it was excellent.
The drinks we ordered were also quite good and very strong, so they are definitely worth the price. My biggest complaint about the whole experience was the really slow service and the fact that our waiter clearly took a cigarette break during our meal. It's not very appetizing to have your waiter wreak of cigarettes when he comes by your table to check in.
I've also been here for drinks recently and the beer selection is impressive. All the drinks were great, no complaints there, but again the service left something to be desired. Our waitress took 15 mins to take our drink order, messed one of them up, and overall didn't really have her act together. If they were able to solve their waitstaff issues, this could be a really cool spot for both dinner and drinks.
I love this place! Â Probably one of my favorites for DRINKS. Â Sit at the bar, you will get a better experience, because the drink menu is so complex, its like reading a foreign language. Â The bartenders are very knowledgable, and will help you read the menu, and make suggestions based upon your favorite types of liquor. Â Also, the drink menu changes every few months, so I like to keep going back to see the new creations. Â The craft beer list is always top notch, you can expect some good rare beers here ALL the time. Â Prices are a bit steep... which is why this review is 4 stars. Â I would love to sit at Farmers Cabinet all night and drink, but I simply can't afford it! Â $10-$15 per specialty liquor drink. Â Beer is more reasonable, but the portion sizes are small.
If you're hungry, get some appetizers at the bar. Â I don't recommend sitting at a table. Â I've done this twice, and both times service was slow, and the waiters were less than knowledgeable about the drink complexities, and always said "I'll be back, need to ask the bartender." Â The food was really tastey, I've tried the bavarian pretzles, aged pickles, salad, tomato soup, fresh fish of the day, and butternut squash ravioli. Â Everything was delicious, but all the portion sizes were really small for the price, and the food took forever to make it to our table. Â Good thing the food was so good, to make up for everything else!
This place is expensive, but for the drinks, I think its totally worth it. Â They put a lot of time and effort into their very complex drink menu, which I love. Â I will always return here!
Wow, this is a fun bar on a Saturday night! Â The music is happening, the drinks are fantastic, and the vibe is fun! Â I was a little turned off by the name. Â It sounded more appropriate for a farm to table restaurant (which is it's day job), but it was highly recommended by the locals in the group and I was happily surprised when we got here.
We had the New Harvest punch bowl, which was a little too apply for my taste. Â I ended up stealing a Brown Recluse from my date. Â Probably the best whiskey drink of my life. Â I am a sucker for anything with lemon in it!
After living in sunny San Diego for three years, I have become quite the "farm to table" snob. A median temperature of 75 degrees year round will do that to you. Â This place actually made me feel rather euphoric from the moment I walked in. Â The atmosphere is spot-on. Â Rustic, old world decor and the portraits on the wall really take you back to they early 1900's which is just an awesome feeling.
THE DRINKS. Â If I could have functioned after more than three, I would have gotten every single one. Â Most are made with copious amounts of strong liquor (great bourbons and the like) but the flavors are so complex you feel like you are sipping ambrosia of the gods.
THE FOOD. Â Wonderful selection of appetizers and entrees that really compliment each other. Â Highly recommend the pickle plate. Who knew pickled apples would be so perfect?!
Definitely looking forward to my next trip to this place.
I feel like I should write two reviews for this place since both times I went were two completely different experiences.
First off, the atmosphere is really awesome. Â You feel like you're in a speakeasy from the 20's and the live music is amazing. Â That didn't change. Â
The first time I went, the food was great and the drinks were really great. Â It was a little pricey but worth it. Â The desserts left something to be desired, but not that big of a deal.
A year later I returned. Â The menu was completely changed, everything was WAY overpriced(I mean the prices actually doubled) and the food wasn't really good at all. Â Also, they were out of every. single. beer I ordered. Â It literally took me 4 times before they had what I asked for. Â That experience did me in.
The atmosphere was still really cool and the music was still really good, but everything else was a mere shadow of what it had been. Â
Not a lot of vegetarian options either, if you're looking for that.
I actually heard recently that they closed because the owners were crooks and didn't pay their staff? Â Not sure if that's true or not, but I'm not going to try and go back to check anyway.
Best food I've had in ages!
Very old school traditional, true American cuisine! Ordered devilled eggs and braised short ribs and both dishes are out of this world! For desert I had carrot cake. It had some spicy kick to it yet a little too sweet to my taste, but it was very good nevertheless. The drinks and wine selection can cater to any taste and I would consider myself pretty spoiled in that sense. The wine was of the highest quality and just pure delicious.
The authentic decor, paintings, the records from early 20th century vinyl (yes with all that juicy cracklings) add to the experience. Though I should note that the music can get really loud which I think is totally unnecessary considering such a classic vibe, but after few drinks it didn't bother us as much. Our waitress was lovely and attentive. All in all a very pleasant experience.
It's one of those rare places where I just can't wait to come back to and I'm not even from Philly (big up to Brooklyn!)
This place rocks. Literally. There was an old school band playing when we arrived (old school being a guitar, a bass, harmonica and a washboard player). I was gettin down all 1920's style on some babes. Ok, that didn't happen, but the band part was true.
I'm aware that Long Island is devoid of a cocktail scene and sadly I thought Philly was more of a beer town, but Farmer's Cabinet proved there might be some hidden gems in this city.
FC looks cool inside with it's wall of liquor bottles, various levels, NO TV!, beers on chalk boards, staff dressed in speakeasy garb and an extensive beer/drink list including some punch bowls for groups to share.
My crew hit up a few Buffalo Ballet's (buffalo trace bourbon, pimms cup #1, pressed plum syrup, lemon, demerara sugar, angostura bitters, club soda) and The Philadelphia Scotchman (laird's bonded apple brandy, kopke ruby port, orange juice, ginger syrup, citric acid, club soda). Both were delicious.
And yes, the drink was $12 but it's not made for quantity drinking. So have a few, then head back somewhere for a $5 whiskey and PBR combo. Â
4 stars only bc I have yet to try the menu. To the eyes it looks beautiful (full of pork entrees and meat 'n cheese plates), but I can't vouch for the execution of said items. Next time!
Inventive cocktails, cozy atmosphere, great waitstaff, and Maoz next door open until 3AM makes Farmers' Cabinet one stop shopping when I'm out on the town. Â If you're anything like me, you'll have to google most of the ingredients to know what kind of drink you're getting, but it's worth even being surprised. Â Most are smooth and flavorful, a few are strong and powerful, but none were displeasing. Â Nailed it!
They make some pickles in house, and while they change all the time, I happened to be there for their bourbon apple pickles. Â I had no idea what to expect but they blew my mind. Â I might have to start soaking everything in bourbon.
If you're vegan, stay away from the seemingly innocuous pretzel - even when they leave the butter off, there's apparently still a bit in the batter. Â But never fear! Â Just next door, Maoz will feed you all the carby fatty falafel you could want.
A guy played "Hotel California" on his banjo while we were there so that pretty much made my night.
This review has nothing to do with the food. Unfortunately, I have not eaten a single thing here.
On the other hand, the first night I went, I was attracted by the sounds of a jazz band. The space between the two bars was covered with their bodies and instruments (including a sousaphone!!!). They really added to the post-prohibition atmosphere and the bar itself is a celebration of cocktails done right.
It would not matter if there were 50 people lined up and the building was burning down, these bartenders would still take their time and make every cocktail with care and precision. The recipes mix strange as well as familiar ingredients to make concoctions of alcoholic delight.
My next visit was at an earlier hour and the band was not present. I was pleased to find the staff was just as attentive and the drinks just as impressive.
Despite the warm, cozy, Etsy explosion atmosphere, the food here was really disappointing. Â Granted, had we not come during restaurant week, I could see this being a three-star experience, but I highly doubt that a four or five could be reduced to a two just because of the inevitable dip during restaurant week. Â
Here's a synopsis:
1. Flavor:
The fried turkey was way too salty, the plum sauce literally tasted like a campfire, the biscuit was dry and rubbery, the prawns overcooked, wild boar looked like a shaving of beef jerky. Â I almost felt like they didn't like us and were purposefully making our tasting experience miserable so that we wouldn't come back. Â The pork belly was pretty good, but I don't think they did anything special to it.
2. Beer Selection:
If it wasn't for a pretty damn good beer selection, I would have given the place one star. Â The beer earns a star.
3. Portions:
Inconsistent. Â My wife got some sizable prawns but the boar was (not joking) the size of my thumbnail. Â The nail, not the finger. Â It was paper thin. Â On average the portions were definitely smaller than they should be.
4. Price:
The food here is by no means worth the money they ask for. Â
I would skip this place if I were you. Â I imagine, however, the scathing reviews will eventually lead this place in a positive direction. Â Stay tuned for that. Â They invested too much in the space and location to let it fall on its face.
Do you ever have that moment at a bar or restaurant when you're like, "OMG Bar I am sooOoO happy you exist!" that happened to me here last night.
After a few trips here for libations, I went for date night last night and the experience moved from awesome drinking establishment to a seductive den of mysterious beers, cheese, and ciders. I didn't get to actually HAVE any of those mysterious cheeses (next time, I promise) but all the other stuff was spot on.
My man and I being cider fans, I looked at the cider selection and were all like, uh what the hell are these? They have these really unique imported ciders from Spain and France. We took back any claims that we were cider connoisseurs and decided to go for a Spanish bottle that was large format on the recommendation of our very friendly server. It was bitter, spicy, and just so unique. We loved it.
The cider list is only like one small section of one of the many pages of the drink menu. The beer list is just as varied and unique and offers stuff from all over the world a lot of which I was unfamiliar with (and I do happen to drink a lot of beer). The cocktails are also excellently executed and will give you a certain buzz that makes the cool Jazz music seem so sexy.
The atmosphere and the service at this place are what makes it 5 stars for me. The waiters, managers, and hostess were all lovely, handsomely dressed, and so friendly and helpful regarding every aspect of the menu. The atmosphere is just sexy in all regards. It's dark, there are mason jar candles hanging from the ceiling, there is an old school 3 piece brass band playing, there are TWO bars (one beer and one cocktail), and there is a HUGE long communal table in the back. The little wooden barrel cocktail tables are intimate. It is just perfect. I want to go back to this place every weekend, and take everyone I know here so they will be as happy and in love with the place as I am.
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