The SideCar Bar & Grille – American
This vibrant neighborhood haunt hums with a convivial spirit, inviting guests into a warm space where the aroma of savory comfort food mingles with the energy of a bustling bar. The kitchen transforms familiar favorites into bold, shareable feasts, pairing the fiery snap of Kung Pao brussels sprouts and crispy sweet potato fritters with sophisticated touches like delicate tuna crudo and aromatic pots of mussels. It is a destination where every meal feels like a celebration of flavor, perfect for lingering over a decadent mac and cheese or sharing a plate of golden fries in a setting that feels both timeless and fresh.
2201 Christian Street, Philadelphia PA 19146 https://thesidecarbar.com/Rating: 3/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Thursday - Tuesday
- 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated as a dependable spot for a quick family lunch, guests appreciate the adequate portions and straightforward atmosphere. Reviewers highlight the convenience of the service for a midday bite, noting that it serves as a
Menu
Snacks
- French Fries - $7: Harissa aioli Dietary tags: Nut-Free, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wings - $14: Classic buffalo, garlic parmesan, chipotle bbq, or buffalo dry rub, served with blue cheese or ranch Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mussels - $16: White wine, butter, lemon sauce, confit garlic, shallots, capers, and pepper relish Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mac + Cheese - $13: House made cheese sauce, panko Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kung Pao Brussel Sprouts - $13: Kung pao sauce, cilantro, peanuts, pickled onion Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet Potato Fritters - $11: Fall spice fritter, green chutney, frise Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Mozzarella - $14: House breaded, roasted marinated tomatoes, lemon butter caper sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Artichoke Spinach Dip - $14: Artichoke with garlicky spinach in a creamy cheese and creme fraiche dip. Served with housemade focaccia, crostini, and tortilla chips Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tuna Crudo - $16: Tuna topped with olive obliques, capers, parsley, mint, green oil, hot oil, and tempura crisps Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Soup & Salad
- Tomato Bisque - $10 Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- French Onion Soup - $13: Caramelized and sauteed onions, homemade crostini, beef broth, sharp provolone, mozzarella Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Salad - $11: Green meadow mixed greens, herbs, red radish, carrots, red onion, champagne poppy seed vinaigrette Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Salad - $15: Croutons, parmesan, capers, chopped egg, housemade caesar dressing Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Edgars Winter Salad - $14: Roasted golden and red beets, kale, candied pecans, goat cheese, raspberry miso dressing Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Fish N Chips - $22: Wild caught beer battered cod, house fries, tartar sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seared Wild Caught Salmon - $25: Skin on filet, braised red cabbage, crispy garlic potatoes, mustard cream Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pappardelle Bolognese - $24: House made pappardelle pasta, beef bolognese sauce, pesto, ricotta, parmesan cheese Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shepherds Pie - $18: Ground beef, tomato red wine sauce, carrots, green peas, thyme, rosemary, creamy parmesan cheese mashed potato Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches
- The Burger - $18: Double smash patties, lettuce, caramelized onion, colby jack, pickles, ketchup, dijonaise, potato bun Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Burger - $17: House made veggie burger, colby jack cheese, lettuce, caramelized onion, pickles, sriracha mayo, potato bun Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buffalo Chicken Cheesesteak - $18: Buffalo chicken, colby jack, blue cheese crumbles, ranch, long roll Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheesesteak - $18: Top round, cooper sharp, caramelized onion, philly aioli, long roll Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nashville Hot Chicken - $18: Buttermilk dredged chicken thigh, ancho chili dry rub, colby jack, pickles, lettuce, ranch, potato bun Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hoisin BBQ Portobello Banh Mi - $17: Roasted portobello, carrot, pickled onion, spicy kimchi, cucumber, cilantro, Sriracha mayo, long roll Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Cod Sandwich - $19: Wild caught beer battered cod, lettuce, pickle, tartar, potato bun Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Birria Cheesesteak - $20: Classic cheesesteak cooked with Birria adobo, Cooper sharp, chopped onion, cilantro, lime juice served with classic spicy Birria broth Dietary tags: Juice-Cleanse Available at: dinner, lunch
Detroit Style Pizza
- Red Pizza - $20: Detroit style red pie Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- White Pizza - $18: Detroit style white pie Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Zone, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Supreme Pizza - $27: Red pie, pepperoni, sausage, mushroom, marinated pepper, onion Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy P-P-P-Pepperoni - $27: Red pie, jalepeno peppers, long hots, marinated peppers, pepperoni Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Peanut Butter Cheesecake - $10: Topped with peanut butter and fudge Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Lemoncello Curd - $9: Topped with toasted whipped topping Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Bean2Bean Coffee - $3: Medium roast Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Herbal Tea - $3.5: Organic earl grey, english breakfast tea, tropical green tea, egyptian chamomille, decaffeinated cylon tea
- Fresh Lemonade - $6.5: Freshly squeezed in house
- Red Bull - $5: Regular or Sugar Free
- Soda - $4: Kola, diet kola, sprite, ginger-ale
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