by Mickey Benesch on Oscar's Tavern is delightfully grimy. When I think of what a bar in Philly was approx 15 years ago, I think of Oscar's Tavern. My tutor partner and I go to a different dive every Monday. I am pushing to go back! It was the perfect blend of chatter, quiet, and character. The fried food looks delicious. I didn't eat it, but was a little regretful that I didn't. The waitress was sincere and delightful.
by Natalie D. on As a native South Philadelphian, I've had my share of Geno's. I much prefer Pat's instead. Geno's steaks are way too fatty for my tastes, and I often waste a lot of the meat by choking on the fat and having to spit it out. It's wet and soggy, which I'm not a fan of either. The fries always taste like cardboard, most likely from their container. I know it's something of a "tradition" or what have you for the workers to be "tough," but most of the time they're downright a*******. God forbid you so much as sip a water you didn't buy from them, they scream and yell at you like you just killed their puppy. They make fools of themselves, and if you ever do get yelled at, just hold your head high and know that it's only Geno's who should be embarrassed for what they've done. Also, it seems like every week they raise their prices more and more. A soggy, fatty, wet steak for $8, that I end up spitting most out? I know it's a tourist trap, but eh....not worth it. For a steak, a cheese fry, and one soda, it'll run you about $15 or so. That money is much better spent right across the street at Pat's. I'd rather wait twice as long for Pat's than ever eat at Geno's again. I only go now if I'm dragged there, and even then I won't give them my business.
by Maddie Woleslagle on This is your typical wanna be Phoenix version of the Irish Bar. The food was ok. Typical sports bar fare. I will say the service was pretty good except for the ditzy hostesses. Do they really need three 16 year olds manning the front of the restaunt texting and pretending to be listening? The happy hour on Friday is great, lasting till 9:00 pm which is unheard of. But dont stick around much longer after that unless you are into the club scene. Because out come the lazer beams and smoke machines.... Hahaha no not really but they bust out the dance floor and make you move your seat so Glendales finest underage drinkers can shake their groove things. It is funny how this bar resembles the cheesy old town bars that westsiders always seem to bag on.
