Philadelphia, PA
- Lou Bird's is introducing new menu items in May. These include delicious dishes and appetizers perfect for spring or summer dining. Lou Bird's permanent sidewalk pavilion provides a large dining area for enjoying the warm weather while eating delicious meals.
Rittenhouse Restaurant Lou Bird's in Philadelphia
Lou Bird's, a Philadelphia bar and restaurant (500 S. 20th Street in Philadelphia, PA 19146), serves American cuisine focusing on ingredients served in upscale surroundings. Lou Bird's is located in the Graduate Hospital neighborhood and Rittenhouse. The bar offers seasonal drinks and cocktails. Eli Fields has been the restaurant's chef since December 2022. He brings his culinary expertise to add a unique twist to classic American food. Lou Bird's offers food from 4-9 p.m. seven days a week, and brunch is served on Saturdays & Sundays at 11 a.m.
Lou Bird's, owned and operated by Norris Jordan and Debbie Jordan in August 2016, opened on the corner of 20th and Lombard Streets at the location formerly called Meritage. The restaurant/bar, named after the Jordans' 16-year-old daughter Lexi was opened in August 2016 on the corner of 20th and Lombard Streets, the location formerly known as Meritage. It followed the success of their first restaurant, The Happy Rooster, located at 16th Street and Sansom Streets, Philadelphia. The Jordans wanted their second restaurant to be an affordable dining option that matched the chic surroundings of the Rittenhouse area.
Before opening Lou Bird's, the Jordans gutted and redesigned the interior of the building from scratch. The Jordans completely renovated the restaurant with a new kitchen and updated dining area. They removed the drywall to reveal the beautiful brickwork of the original building, dating back to 1915. Accent pieces included reclaimed wood from the Divine Lorraine Hotel and antique fixtures.
Lou Bird's can accommodate 115 diners for dinner on Sunday through Saturday, between the dining area, bar, and outdoor seating. The bar is excellent for watching the big games and catching up with friends. Happy Hour runs from 4 to 6. Lou Bird's serves brunch every Saturday and Sunday. Lou Bird's offers online ordering and reservations.
The pavilion was built during the pandemic and is now permanently attached to the restaurant. Diners can enjoy the fresh weather, the Rittenhouse atmosphere, and the beautiful air. There's enough room to accommodate up to forty people in the pavilion and another 20 on the sidewalk. Guests can choose to dine inside or outside. Enjoy the food while watching your favorite team on the TV facing out.
The new seasonal menu features a vibrant and fresh selection of menu items that reflect the lightness and colors of each season. It also includes exciting twists to classic American cuisine. The Small Plates menu offers a variety of new dishes, including soups, salads, and starters such as chicken teriyaki meatballs or dumplings. Lou Bird's has several Shareables plates that will please everyone. The new orzo, the homemade chicken empanadas, or the cheeseboard with fig jam and grapes will leave guests wanting more.
Fields' Large Plates menu now includes avocado pasta, lemon tarragon Monkfish, short ribs braised, and mushroom tower, in addition to the famous chicken pot pie. The Lou Burger is still a mainstay of the Sandwiches Menu. Still, many diners are also interested in the Cubano and Pastrami, Lettuce, and Tomato (PLT). Desserts include a chocolate-layered cake, a classic New York Cheesecake with whipped cream and blueberries, and a weekly special. Lou Bird's new menu delivers on its promise to serve American cuisine, focusing on ingredients in a refined atmosphere.
The bar has a rotating menu of beers, wines, and cocktails to accompany meals. Lou Bird's staff offers a wide variety of seasonal cocktails. Lou Bird's take on classics like the watermelon margarita or passion fruit mojito. Other options are hibiscus palema and whiskey a-go-go. Lou Bird's also offers six rotating drafts of beers, along with bottles such as Yards Pale Ale or Evil Genius Guava IPA. Wine lovers can order a refreshing bottle of Canaletto Italy Pino Grigio or a full-bodied cabernet sauvignon like Cheval Depuis. Lou Bird keeps a variety of Oregon Willamette Valley Pinot Noirs on hand because the Jordans love this region's Pinot Noirs.
Lou Bird's offers an excellent venue for your next private or corporate event. The restaurant accepts group reservations from 10 to 70 guests and offers several prix-fixe menus starting at $50 per person. Lou Bird offers a reservation form for private parties and groups.
