Swanky Bubbles
Categories:
Catering Companies, Restaurants, Pan-Asian & Pacific Rim Restaurants
Details:
$$, Bar Scene, Notable Wine List
Message from Swanky Bubbles
Located on Front Street of Philadelphia, Swanky Bubbles is best known for their uniquely large selection of champagne to compliment your sushi cuisine. They offer a selection of makirolls, sashimi, and nigiri as well as many choices of liquor to pair with your meal. In addition, they also offer a dinner menu containing dishes which is usually shared family-style when dining with your party. Modeled after the dream sequence in the Nutcracker, the ambiance of the restaurant will transform your dining experience. With its flowing curves and morphed cabinets, you will be left with an inescapable impression in you mind.
Editorial by Citysearch
In ShortEven if this place does not have its tongue thoroughly planted in its cheek, it should encourage its patrons to assume the tongue-in-cheek pose upon entry. After all, no matter if you're sipping Dom or swigging on Brut Rose, you can't possibly take yourself seriously at a place called Swanky Bubbles. The over-the-top enchantment under the sea scene obligates you to order a pretty plate of sushi and a pink and fizzy "Oui-Oui."
Key Points
- Champagne Bar
- Sushi and Seafood
- Family Style/Private Parties
The Inside Scoop
- What To Drink - Thirty varieties of champagne range from downright bargain basement ($25 for a bottle of Grand Laurent) to darn outrageous (nine liter of Laurent Perrier Brut Salmanzar for $1,100.00).
- Know Before You Go - Chopsticks are the primary eating utensil so be prepared to ask for a fork if you feel more comfortable using that instead.
- The Extras - The Continental's just a block or so away.
Insider Pages Reviews for Swanky Bubbles
This past Saturday is the LAST time we will ever eat there again. We were a large group there to celebrate a friends birthday.
Well - the waitress (and perhaps also one of the managers - an asian lady) was quite rude and indifferent the entire time we were there. It wasn't just my impression - we all commented on it after leaving.
Their food is very good as are their drinks. But for $50 a person we expect at least decent treatment and service, not this cold fish of a woman who clearly felt we were imposing on her to patronize the restaurant. Not one smile. Not one, "how is everything - is the food ok"?
And since our party was large we got stuck with a mandatory 20% for her hideous service. NEVER again. We don't mind spending a lot when we go out - but to be treated that way? Forget it! It's inexcusable.
Posted 04/26/09 | Report Abuse
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My husband held his office Christmas party there and they had a blast! The drinks were great and the atmosphere was so much fun! The food was very good as well.
Posted 10/07/08 | Report Abuse
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Swanky is amazing. I love this place. The food is spectacular. the sushi is amazing and the chicken fried rice is addictive. They must put crack in it or something, haha. Really, you must give this place a try. The staff is the friendliest ever. We came for a champagne tasting that was hosted by the General Manager and this really funny French guy. We had the best time! These guys really know what they're doing. The manager taught us so much about champagne we can't wait to go back and try everything. Love you Swanky. Don't ever change!
Posted 01/26/08 | Report Abuse
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I've been to this place twice and both times I was very disappointed. The food was poor at best and the service was equally poor. I did not think the menu was inventive or the atmosphere inviting. Basically the name is the best part about it.
Posted 01/10/08 | Report Abuse
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I feel like this whole area around the bottom of Market is full of overpriced crap tailored to money happy idiots from the suburbs who are too afraid to try an actual ethnic restaurant . This place served me this kind of pseudo-Asian nonsense that cost three times the price of an actual Asian restaurant. . . I feel sorry for these sheltered pricks who have no idea what crispy beef is supposed to taste like and settle for this.
PROS: The sushi was quite good.
CONS: Everything was overpriced and underportioned
Posted 09/14/06 | Report Abuse
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Latest reviews from Citysearch.
Loved it!
by bethany717
I went to Swanky Bubbles with a friend for dinner on Saturday. We had a reservation, and were seated almost immediately. We got 2 huge sushi rolls to share as well as the seared Tuna. The servicde was attentive and speedy, but not rushed. We ended up getting another roll because the first 2 were so good. The bill was right around $100 (including 4 cocktails and 2 bowls of edemame), which I thought was a great value. I'll certainly be back!
Pros: Great food, good value
Cons: a little small, but wasn't a problem for me
Posted 03/31/09
A nice evening out
by donknows
My wife and I came here not long ago enjoyed the bar to its fullest. Their champagne is to die for and I don't even care for it that much usually. my wife tried the sushie and loved it I had the crab cakes and they were made very well. This place is a bit expensive but the champagne is worth it - wow!
Pros: champagne
Cons: expensive
Posted 12/19/08
A pretty okay place
by DanaWavery
I found the service good and friendly, the food was amazing but you have to share it with your friend/boyfriend or other. The Champagne was unbelievabley tasty and the various kinds were amazing. I would go back for another taste of their champagne, even my boyfriend liked it and he doesn't like champagne. The place was very small and crowded it needed a bit more room and the music should have been a little lower but overall I would go back.
Pros: food, champagne
Cons: music volumn, to tiny
Posted 12/09/08
Unbelievably Great Food, Unbelievably Bad Service
by BHellenbach
This has been one of our favorite restaurants for a while because of the great food and friendly service. However, on our most recent visit, the attitude given to our party by the manager, both before dining and after spending hundreds of dollars on cuisine and wine, was inexcusable. We will never eat there again. Furthermore, we will spread the news of our visit to our numerous groups of friends who dine there often, or should I say, used to. Nice job, guy.
Pros: food
Cons: management
Posted 12/03/08
Very Good!
by neolissa
I Definitely Recommend Swanky Bubbles! I am 20 and went with a group of my friends. We all enjoyed our food the music and the service! I'm vegetarian and found plenty of options. I liked the mexican roll, the veggie tempura, and the GOAT CHEESE CRISPS ^_^. my friends loved the chicken satay, dragon roll, and the banana boat dessert. we couldn't have any drinks :( (we were even carded at the door once), but the other patrons seemed pleasantly buzzed. The only cons are the stairs to the bathroom (the top stairs slant down and the bottom stairs slant up) 0.o and not everything on the menu is to die for. (lobster rissotto, crabcakes) .
I have been here a handful of times. It is definitely an olde city FAVE!
Pros: good food, prompt seating, capable waitstaff, private bathroom stall
Cons: stairs to bathroom, parking
Posted 07/13/08