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Posted up in the heart of Fishtown, we’re serving up a bold BBQ experience with meats smoked low and slow on our custom Old Hickory smoker. Connected to Saint Lazarus Bar at 102 W Girard, our spot has a walk-up window and late-night hours, making it easy to satisfy your BBQ cravings.
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Address: 102 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19123
Phone: (267) 582-3609
Website: https://www.revivalbbqphilly.com/
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Reviews
Linda Gordon
I bought some food from Revival Barbecue back in September. I meant to do this review earlier but something else always came up.
First, let me say I enjoyed conversing with the owner, Cecil. He was very personable and I enjoyed talking with him and hearing about his entrepreneurial endeavors.
My Order
I ordered a couple of things from the menu. I ordered the roast pork cheesesteak, the macaroni & cheese, the chicken wings, the cheesecake and I was given some complimentary cornbread.
My Review:
The Brisket Cheesesteak:
The brisket cheesesteak was flavorful, the meat was very tender and flavorful however, I won’t be buying it again. Maybe, I’m being unrealistic, but as a consumer, I feel the amount of food should be proportionate to the cost of the food and in this instance it wasn’t. The brisket cheesesteak was $17 (must me an old menu listed) and I feel that it should have been a much bigger roll with more meat.
The Cheesecake:
The cheesecake was very good and just like I like it very dense. I’m not a fan of fluffy cheesecake. The side portion of berries was good as well. I only added a smidgen of berries because I prefer my cheesecake plain aka without sauce.
The Maplestuffed Cornbread:
The cornbread was good. The maple added a unique flavor.
The Smoked Gouda Macaroni
The smoked gouda & macaroni was good. I’d add more gouda cheese though. The more cheese the better!
The Wings
The chicken was very good. The brining and smoking of the wings added a unique flavor which tastes even better after letting them sit for a day.
I’m sure you noticed that I didn’t call them chicken wings and that’s because they weren’t wings, they were portions of a chicken wing. I did ask specifically before buying and Cecil did told me “We don’t do wing-dings”. Therefore, I assumed I was going to receive 6 whole chicken wings. Imagine my profound disappointment when instead I received 6 pieces of chicken that were NOT whole wings. Instead of whole wings I received 4 drumettes and 2 wingettes/flats which in essence ARE wing-dings.
If a eatery is going to offer chicken portions instead of whole wings, they should be clear about that in the menu description. Believe me, had I known I wouldn’t be getting 6 whole wings I wouldn’t have ordered the chicken at all.
To clarify, when I buy chicken wings,
I want the WHOLE wing which consists of the drumette, wingette and the the tip. I can’t speak for anyone else but I eat my chicken wings in a specific order; I eat the tip first, then the drumette and save the wingette for last. Therefore, I won’t be buying any more “wings” from Revival Barbecue no matter how delicious they are. However, if Revival Barbecue decides to do whole wings instead of just chicken pieces I’d be more than happy to mosey on down to buy some “real” chicken wings.
In spite of my disappointment about some of the portions/pieces of certain menu items. I wish the owner, Cecil much success in all his future endeavors.
… moreFirst, let me say I enjoyed conversing with the owner, Cecil. He was very personable and I enjoyed talking with him and hearing about his entrepreneurial endeavors.
My Order
I ordered a couple of things from the menu. I ordered the roast pork cheesesteak, the macaroni & cheese, the chicken wings, the cheesecake and I was given some complimentary cornbread.
My Review:
The Brisket Cheesesteak:
The brisket cheesesteak was flavorful, the meat was very tender and flavorful however, I won’t be buying it again. Maybe, I’m being unrealistic, but as a consumer, I feel the amount of food should be proportionate to the cost of the food and in this instance it wasn’t. The brisket cheesesteak was $17 (must me an old menu listed) and I feel that it should have been a much bigger roll with more meat.
The Cheesecake:
The cheesecake was very good and just like I like it very dense. I’m not a fan of fluffy cheesecake. The side portion of berries was good as well. I only added a smidgen of berries because I prefer my cheesecake plain aka without sauce.
The Maplestuffed Cornbread:
The cornbread was good. The maple added a unique flavor.
The Smoked Gouda Macaroni
The smoked gouda & macaroni was good. I’d add more gouda cheese though. The more cheese the better!
The Wings
The chicken was very good. The brining and smoking of the wings added a unique flavor which tastes even better after letting them sit for a day.
I’m sure you noticed that I didn’t call them chicken wings and that’s because they weren’t wings, they were portions of a chicken wing. I did ask specifically before buying and Cecil did told me “We don’t do wing-dings”. Therefore, I assumed I was going to receive 6 whole chicken wings. Imagine my profound disappointment when instead I received 6 pieces of chicken that were NOT whole wings. Instead of whole wings I received 4 drumettes and 2 wingettes/flats which in essence ARE wing-dings.
If a eatery is going to offer chicken portions instead of whole wings, they should be clear about that in the menu description. Believe me, had I known I wouldn’t be getting 6 whole wings I wouldn’t have ordered the chicken at all.
To clarify, when I buy chicken wings,
I want the WHOLE wing which consists of the drumette, wingette and the the tip. I can’t speak for anyone else but I eat my chicken wings in a specific order; I eat the tip first, then the drumette and save the wingette for last. Therefore, I won’t be buying any more “wings” from Revival Barbecue no matter how delicious they are. However, if Revival Barbecue decides to do whole wings instead of just chicken pieces I’d be more than happy to mosey on down to buy some “real” chicken wings.
In spite of my disappointment about some of the portions/pieces of certain menu items. I wish the owner, Cecil much success in all his future endeavors.
D Jackson
I REALLY enjoyed Rivivals atmosphere and vibe. The DJ in the lounge on Thursday night killed it, the Amarillio was delicious, and the owner is very vibrant and good with people. HOWEVER, if you’re a BBQ snob (like many of us Kansas City natives) then tone down your expectations a bit for this spot in particular. My friends and I ordered a couple of different things so we could experience as much as the menu had to offer as possible between the 3 of us. We’d rate the food about a 6/10 BUT the smoked cheesecake with the sauce easily gets a 8/10. If you’re a lover of cheesecake then this is def worth a try when you visit.
… moreWilfred Fizzlebang
The brisket cheesesteak was so good, even my cat was in a food coma! If this was the last sandwich I ever ate, I could die happy. The hibiscus lemonade was divine! My only extremely minor criticism is that they were a bit too heavy on the ice. Revival might just be my go-to place for this year!
… moreRick Tryder
Late night not much open. Decided to give this place a shot with a few friends. It was outstanding. We had the Brisket cheese steak and it was bomb. Highly recommend! !!
… moreDan Alessi
Wow. You will not regret going here. The guy taking our order told me I would breakdance once I tried the brisket cheesesteak. I thought he was joking. I’m now in a competitive match with Raygun. But for real, we got the corn bread, wings (korean sauce), the breakdance causing brisket cheesesteak, and crispy chicken sandwich. Everything…EVERYTHING slapped. I really loved the brisket cheesesteak. I honestly never really like cheesesteaks but the brisket cheesesteak was out of this world. The brisket meat was amazing. You think it being a cheesesteak they’d use some dry lesser quality brisket…but NO it was literally the best brisket meat I’ve had in philadelphia. Was such a revelation going here.
… moreW A
The brother behind the window is chill .
I love getting the brisket bowl.
It’s infinitely tastier than any bowl you’d get from some chain like Chipotlè.
Thanks for feeding me.
… moreI love getting the brisket bowl.
It’s infinitely tastier than any bowl you’d get from some chain like Chipotlè.
Thanks for feeding me.
Lauren Rhoad
Gouda Mac N Cheese bowl topped with brisket & bourbon BBQ sauce. Huge portion size , great for the price. Couldn’t eat it all at once. Soooo good. Ordered online and it was ready soon as I got there to the pick up window.
Been wanting to try them since they opened behind our street. Will def be back again!
… moreBeen wanting to try them since they opened behind our street. Will def be back again!
Erica Lazarow
Quality brisket, great pricing, friendly service – cannot best this place. My friend and I are going again tonight! We are FLOORED! (try the maple stuffed cornbread, I devoured it in seconds)
… moreBigDawgFi215
So I ordered on Uber eats the salmon was good but the sides threw me off I don’t eat pork and I know I’m not tripping It was pork bacon crumbs on top of that mac and cheese its like mixed with bread crumb topping and it was marshmallows on the candied yams and none of that is listed on the menu…. yall got to list what yall putting on people food !
… moreJessica Byrne
I moved out of the city several years ago and took my college aged kids down to the Ave to grab some ice cream. As we walked under the El we passed by Revival BBQ and the smell emanating from the takeout window was incredible. So we grabbed some ice cream, and on the walk back to car decided to try this place. My daughter and I ordered pulled pork sandwiches and fries. The extremely kind man working the window asked if it was our first time here and threw in a side of cornbread also.
Holy crap. The sandwiches were phenomenal. Quite literally the best pulled pork sandwiches we’ve ever had. The bun, the pork, the seasonings, and the toppings all complemented each other so nicely. Fries were very good. Crispy and well seasoned without being overly salty. Cornbread was so, so good with a sweet buttery maple filling. Hibiscus lemonade was great as well.
I’m almost angry that we stopped for ice cream first because I would’ve ordered more food, and the desserts sound delicious. Sooooo we’re going to take the ride back down there today to sample some of the other items on the menu. I’m not stopping for ice cream first lol.
… moreHoly crap. The sandwiches were phenomenal. Quite literally the best pulled pork sandwiches we’ve ever had. The bun, the pork, the seasonings, and the toppings all complemented each other so nicely. Fries were very good. Crispy and well seasoned without being overly salty. Cornbread was so, so good with a sweet buttery maple filling. Hibiscus lemonade was great as well.
I’m almost angry that we stopped for ice cream first because I would’ve ordered more food, and the desserts sound delicious. Sooooo we’re going to take the ride back down there today to sample some of the other items on the menu. I’m not stopping for ice cream first lol.