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48th Street Grille, a Catering by Carl Lewis company, is an affordable, full-service neighborhood restaurant offering fresh, modern American-Caribbean cuisine in a sophisticated yet relaxed atmosphere. Our restaurant attracts customers from throughout the greater Philadelphia area with its unique blend of American and Caribbean flavors.
Casual, colorful restaurant offering Jamaican & Caribbean specialties alongside burgers & pasta.
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Address: 310 S 48th St, Philadelphia, PA 19143
Phone: (267) 244-4764
Website: http://www.48thstreetgrille.com/
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Reviews
G Vargas
A true gem on 48th Street.
The food at 48th St. Grill is nothing short of phenomenal—genuine, flavorful, and deeply satisfying. Every dish hit the mark. The wings were seared to perfection, locking in juices that burst with every bite. Even the Jamaican patty, which they source rather than make in-house, came alive with their potato sauce—unexpectedly amazing.
The red bean soup? Out of this world. It tasted and felt like home. Everything was presented with care, and the space itself is clean, vibrant, and welcoming. Five bold, beautiful colors greet you as you walk in, and even the bathrooms are spotless—a detail that matters.
It’s an easy spot to get to, right on the bus line and close to campus. Whether you’re craving heat, sweetness, or just a place that understands flavor and comfort, this is it. Highly recommend.
… moreThe food at 48th St. Grill is nothing short of phenomenal—genuine, flavorful, and deeply satisfying. Every dish hit the mark. The wings were seared to perfection, locking in juices that burst with every bite. Even the Jamaican patty, which they source rather than make in-house, came alive with their potato sauce—unexpectedly amazing.
The red bean soup? Out of this world. It tasted and felt like home. Everything was presented with care, and the space itself is clean, vibrant, and welcoming. Five bold, beautiful colors greet you as you walk in, and even the bathrooms are spotless—a detail that matters.
It’s an easy spot to get to, right on the bus line and close to campus. Whether you’re craving heat, sweetness, or just a place that understands flavor and comfort, this is it. Highly recommend.
Ashabi Rich
The food is tasty. Portion size could improve for the price, particularly referring to the brown stew chicken. More chicken and less bone, skin, gristle would help as well as the actual portion of the chicken item is small.
The bread pudding is excellent, not overly sweet and with great texture and flavor.
The garlic mashed potatoes are perfect.
The barbecue wings are actually 5 pieces, not 5 wings and over-priced
The turkey burger is good.
The grits are so-so. A bit too watery and could be cooked more.
The salmon and pasta is good and it’s filling.
The red bean soup is pretty good.
… moreThe bread pudding is excellent, not overly sweet and with great texture and flavor.
The garlic mashed potatoes are perfect.
The barbecue wings are actually 5 pieces, not 5 wings and over-priced
The turkey burger is good.
The grits are so-so. A bit too watery and could be cooked more.
The salmon and pasta is good and it’s filling.
The red bean soup is pretty good.
Hunter Bergman
This is one of my favorite restaurants in my neighborhood. The food is always so good. Last time I went in I met who I think is the owner, maybe a manager, not sure, but he was so kind and went to each table to check in. The catfish and waffles is 10/10. I keep going back!
… moreAyana Terán
The food is incredible! Only downside was I didn’t have more room in my stomach to try more things.
Conch Fritters and Crispy Cauliflower were highlights but everything I had was solid. It’s fresh, well executed and uncomplicated. And do NOT skip the cheesecake. They source it from a local bakery and hands down best cheesecake I’ve had.
The atmosphere is very approachable for an evening out or laid back for getting take out for an evening in. You can order via the QR code on the tables, but the servers are attentive throughout the meal.
Parking was easy for me, but it’s Philly, so don’t bank on parking being easy.
It’s a family run business and you feel the warmth, love and care that goes into all the little details that make a restaurant great.
… moreConch Fritters and Crispy Cauliflower were highlights but everything I had was solid. It’s fresh, well executed and uncomplicated. And do NOT skip the cheesecake. They source it from a local bakery and hands down best cheesecake I’ve had.
The atmosphere is very approachable for an evening out or laid back for getting take out for an evening in. You can order via the QR code on the tables, but the servers are attentive throughout the meal.
Parking was easy for me, but it’s Philly, so don’t bank on parking being easy.
It’s a family run business and you feel the warmth, love and care that goes into all the little details that make a restaurant great.
Kimberly Sandoval
Caribbean food restaurant with very friendly staff. We walked in with no reservations right before the restaurant was swamped for due to dinner rush. The crowd is a mix of locals and it was very nice to see multiple ethnicities in one place enjoying scrumptious food. Menu has a variety of seafood and meat dishes even some pasta dishes. We ordered the jerk chicken which comes with rice, beans, cabbage, and white and dark meat pieces of chicken coated in a thin gravy. The meat was juicy, portion massive and meaty with flavor not spice so don’t be deterred to order because you think it will be too spicy it is more about the spices then it being spicy. My partner ordered the stewed chicken curry dish and it was very tasty just wish the meat were more meaty then bony. The selling point here is that it is BYOB and the best item hands down is there corn bread. They give you a massive portion and it is made to perfection seriously wanted to take some home for later. The sides are expensive but I would skip the Mac and cheese very bland standard and not worth the $5 extra side and the collard greens were okay not the best. The cabbage the dishes come with is phenomenal and so is the rice and beans. I definitely want to come back when I am craving jerk chicken.
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If you’re looking for affordable, delicious food, you must come here! My guests and I enjoyed every dish, and the waitstaff and the owners were very attentive and friendly. Great BYOB spot.
Recommended dishes: island wings, on the bayou, porridge, grits, sorrel, pancakes, jerked chicken with cabbage, rice and peas.
… moreRecommended dishes: island wings, on the bayou, porridge, grits, sorrel, pancakes, jerked chicken with cabbage, rice and peas.
Joe Todd
Hey people! Please trust me when I say that 48th Street Grille is THE BEST restaurant I’ve ever been to! I mean, my wife and I dine out very often and have tried practically every other restaurant in and around Philly. We’ve been to 48th Street Grille five times so far, and that’s not something we do. At all! But, the food here is so spot on! No matter what we’ve ordered, it’s always amazing!
I started with the oxtails and my wife had the jumbo curry shrimp our first trip. The curry sauce has a scrumptious kind of a sweet finish to it. Indescribably delicious! We went again and had the salmon and brown stew chicken. Absolute chef’s kiss! We have had the blackened catfish and fried pork chop, again delicious. I’ve had the red bean soup, ackee and salt fish, crispy cauliflower is always our go to appetizer along with the crab stuffed mushrooms. Our last visit was two days ago and we brought my wife’s sister with us. I had the chicken and shrimp Rasta pasta, sis had the oxtails (of course), and my wife had the jumbo curry shrimp again.
It’s literally become the only restaurant we go to now because we know no matter what we order, it’s going to be delicious. If you haven’t been there yet, please do yourself a favor and try it. You will not be disappointed.
Kudos to the chef and the servers! You guys do an amazing job!
… moreI started with the oxtails and my wife had the jumbo curry shrimp our first trip. The curry sauce has a scrumptious kind of a sweet finish to it. Indescribably delicious! We went again and had the salmon and brown stew chicken. Absolute chef’s kiss! We have had the blackened catfish and fried pork chop, again delicious. I’ve had the red bean soup, ackee and salt fish, crispy cauliflower is always our go to appetizer along with the crab stuffed mushrooms. Our last visit was two days ago and we brought my wife’s sister with us. I had the chicken and shrimp Rasta pasta, sis had the oxtails (of course), and my wife had the jumbo curry shrimp again.
It’s literally become the only restaurant we go to now because we know no matter what we order, it’s going to be delicious. If you haven’t been there yet, please do yourself a favor and try it. You will not be disappointed.
Kudos to the chef and the servers! You guys do an amazing job!
Mike Mandel
Had an amazing experience here. We went for a birthday dinner and the food was delicious, the menu has a wide range of options, and the service couldn’t possibly be better. The owner himself even called to accommodate my son’s several allergies. Our server was terrific, even held our baby for a couple mins.
Needless to say, I highly recommend.
… moreNeedless to say, I highly recommend.
Julian Jiaconnie
I loved this place. I am always looking for great Caribbean food. The restaurant’s atmosphere was calm and warm. Our waiter Ms Dee was so kind and attentive to us. She was very knowledgeable about our menu and answered every question in detail in response to our enquiries about the menu. We went there yesterday Tuesday evening June 6th 2023 for black restaurant week and ordered delicious food. I also got the Island Wings their Signature Appetizer Served with Pineapple-Ranch Dip and Vegetable Slaw and it was very good. Omg the Vegetable Spring Rolls
Served with Sweet Chili Plum Sauce
crispy and flavorful. I am a mac and cheese connoisseur and self-proclaimed “King of macaroni and cheese”or at least everyone that has tasted mine has told me such however this takes me down memory lane when I was a child and all of those after church dinner when Grandma used to bake mac and cheese and other delectable delicious on the plate. words cannot express the love, passion and experience behind everything I tasted. we also enjoyed the blackened catfish on top of warm creamy mashed potatoes served with green beans. I also ordered The jerk Chicken which is a classic Jamaican dish and let me tell you this Chef has what it takes when it comes to authentic Jamaican cuisine. I have never ever had Jamaican jerk chicken so flavorful in my entire. Every spice stands out and is easily married with each other, the rice and peas was magnificent as well as the cabbage. the star of the show was the banana pudding cheesecake. I can’t wait to come back to the future visits to try all of the other delicious desserts other dishes on the menu. I have officially made this my favorite Caribbean restaurant in Philadelphia all hands down. I personally don’t feel that it gets any better than this! And I guess if it does then I guess I’m in for it and it will be my pleasure indeed
Chef Carl Lewis came out to say hello and welcome us there, that was so very nice of him to do that. He has been a certified and licensed Chef for over fifty years and worked in Philadelphia at many of the prestigious restaurants hotels and etc in the city. I can truly say he is a Master of his craft and his hands are anointed to cook. Thank you so much Chef Carl Lewis your food has touched my life and your my inspiration to cook and be a better chef myself, I’m impressed! Words cannot explain how much I enjoyed myself .The music was also a vibe too. I really really enjoyed my experience here and will for sure be coming back for dinner at some point and also brunch too! Thank you again , Julian
… moreServed with Sweet Chili Plum Sauce
crispy and flavorful. I am a mac and cheese connoisseur and self-proclaimed “King of macaroni and cheese”or at least everyone that has tasted mine has told me such however this takes me down memory lane when I was a child and all of those after church dinner when Grandma used to bake mac and cheese and other delectable delicious on the plate. words cannot express the love, passion and experience behind everything I tasted. we also enjoyed the blackened catfish on top of warm creamy mashed potatoes served with green beans. I also ordered The jerk Chicken which is a classic Jamaican dish and let me tell you this Chef has what it takes when it comes to authentic Jamaican cuisine. I have never ever had Jamaican jerk chicken so flavorful in my entire. Every spice stands out and is easily married with each other, the rice and peas was magnificent as well as the cabbage. the star of the show was the banana pudding cheesecake. I can’t wait to come back to the future visits to try all of the other delicious desserts other dishes on the menu. I have officially made this my favorite Caribbean restaurant in Philadelphia all hands down. I personally don’t feel that it gets any better than this! And I guess if it does then I guess I’m in for it and it will be my pleasure indeed
Chef Carl Lewis came out to say hello and welcome us there, that was so very nice of him to do that. He has been a certified and licensed Chef for over fifty years and worked in Philadelphia at many of the prestigious restaurants hotels and etc in the city. I can truly say he is a Master of his craft and his hands are anointed to cook. Thank you so much Chef Carl Lewis your food has touched my life and your my inspiration to cook and be a better chef myself, I’m impressed! Words cannot explain how much I enjoyed myself .The music was also a vibe too. I really really enjoyed my experience here and will for sure be coming back for dinner at some point and also brunch too! Thank you again , Julian
제이미Jamie
We had ackee & saltfish, spicy conch fritters, wings, and braised oxtail. The food was amazing and the service was excellent. Everything was savory but not overly salty. I look forward to going back there again soon!
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