
Join us for an extensive 4-course tasting menu comprised of 20-25 dishes. Our menu is rooted in classical French seafood cuisine with a modern approach and subtle Korean influences. Most common allergies and dietary restrictions can be accommodated with at least 7 days’ notice. Due to our menu format, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to accommodate last-minute disclosures. Please allow 2.5 hours for your dining experience.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 408 S 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
Phone: (445) 223-8333
Website: https://provenancephl.com/
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Postscript: Congratulations on your Michelin star, you deserve it!
With that out of the way, I want to re-emphasize how special and wonderful the experience was from start to finish. The setting is luxurious and intimate with outstanding hospitality that was kind, thoughtful, and welcoming. Despite the fact that it is a high-end Michelin-starred establishment, we never once felt uncomfortable or out of place. The entire team from servers to sommelier were outstanding and helpful, providing the best restaurant service I have ever experienced.
I was personally skeptical if the food would be that good based on the many pictures I saw previously, but let me assure you that it is outstanding, and only got better with each successive course. I won’t go into detail on every single one of the 25 or so courses we ate, but I will say in general that every dish was creative and thoughtful, but also fun and whimsical. From the play on a baked-potato to a scallop “hot dog”, it was clear that the chef was providing delicious food with joy and not taking it overly seriously. My wife’s favorite dish was the poularde (fancy chicken) that nearly caused her to weep with every bite. I was loved the baked potato single bite as well as the broth in the chicken course, but every course was exceptional and an experience that was new and fresh to us. Every element at every course perfectly complemented the flavors and ideas at the table.
The beverage program is excellent as well. We were welcomed to the restaurant with a glass of sparkling barley tea which was incredible and unlike anything I’ve had before. They offer many different beverage options, though unfortunately I couldn’t find any details online about them before I got there. Their wine pairing is six glasses for $175, or if you want their absolute premium pairing you can spend $475. I enjoyed each wine and they went well with the food, but I personally would have gotten much more mileage out of a cocktail or two for much cheaper since I can’t quite drink that much. My wife got the “temperance pairing” which was six non-alcoholic beverages paired with the food. They were inventive and unique, often Korea and tea-inspired drinks. While they were very good, my wife did find that that much beverage did end up being too sweet for her tastes by the end of the night. And for $120, it is certainly possible to get more mileage elsewhere.
At the end of the day, this is still a meal that my wife and I talk about fondly. We didn’t think it would blow us away, but it did and we would love to return. One warning I would give is that it does end up being a LOT of food, so please arrive hungry. I wasn’t used to eating as late as 8:30 for the second seating, so I had an afternoon snack which meant I was in physical pain trying to finish all the food, but it was so good that it was worth it! In all my food reviews I am very value-conscious, and Provenance is not cheap. After two meals, two beverage programs, automatic 20% gratuity and tax our bill was $975. Can a meal ever justify that price? No, probably not, but even in spite of that we are so glad we did it. I would just not personally do the beverage pairings next time to make the bill much more palatable.
The ambience was simple but elegant, with just the right lighting to keep things relaxed. What really stood out was the service: they greeted me by name upon arrival, the menu listed every team member involved, and the staff genuinely engaged with us from start to finish, even checking in ahead of time to make sure all our needs were met.
Overall, one of the most memorable dining experiences I’ve had — easily in my top 2 or 3 ever.
Loved seeing the humble tomato shine in a few of the dishes.
Cool setup at the counter watching the effort going into each dish. Service was great with the right amount of food and good pacing — not left waiting for the next course and not rushed.
Honestly the only negative is potentially getting seated next to an insufferable foodie giving his hot takes on every dish like he’s auditioning for “the menu”. But that just comes with the territory not the restaurant’s fault.
Will be back when the menu changes for sure!