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husband always asks me what I know about The Saloon restaurant
in Philadelphia. I know next to nothing -- anyone? Thanks!    1.
Click to Upload a photo (10 MB limit)   1. The Saloon is a
family fav of mine and we have been going there for years. Good
steaks/Italian/seafood. The decor and setting of the place is
very beautiful (especailly the upstairs bar). I can understand
how some dislike it. I have had very good meals there as well as
very average meals. Unfortunately, they are very pricey. Along
the same lines as DelFrisco's and Union Trust. I've eaten at
both. Both good meals, amazing layout but the food was nothing
extraordinary. I do not see how they are going to survive. i
walked in last Thurday night to UT w no reservation at 8pm.
There were more wait staff than patrons. I'd love to know the
braintrust who thought opening these restarants was a good idea
in the current economic environment.      1. I really don't care
for the Saloon, more "