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The Good King Tavern

The Good King Tavern The Good King Tavern, located at S 7th Street, is a French restaurant and cocktail bar offering a cozy neighborhood atmosphere where visitors can enjoy classic cocktails, draft beers, wines by the glass or bottle & pichet alongside their casual French cuisine menu and daily chalkboard specials. Come enjoy the company of friends and neighbors while savoring good food and drink.
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National Burger Day feels like an excuse for our Tavern Burger + whatever 's pouring. 🍔
05/28/2026

National Burger Day feels like an excuse for our Tavern Burger + whatever 's pouring. 🍔

Rain keep ya from the grill this weekend? 🌧️ Our Steak Frites got its spring-summer refresh — barbecue-inspired persilla...
05/27/2026

Rain keep ya from the grill this weekend? 🌧️

Our Steak Frites got its spring-summer refresh — barbecue-inspired persillade, poivre verte.

Just a reminder that Thursdays-Saturdays, you can follow your steak frites + cocktail at the bar with a nightcap upstair...
05/15/2026

Just a reminder that Thursdays-Saturdays, you can follow your steak frites + cocktail at the bar with a nightcap upstairs at .

Pop in for a crispy bar snack or two...calamari frit, shrimp croquettes.
05/13/2026

Pop in for a crispy bar snack or two...calamari frit, shrimp croquettes.

To the mamas out there we’ve got you covered all weekend with a full swing SPRING🌷🌱 chalkboard ft. the first local 🍓 of ...
05/09/2026

To the mamas out there we’ve got you covered all weekend with a full swing SPRING🌷🌱 chalkboard ft. the first local 🍓 of the season (on a chocolate terrine) + oysters all day Sunday.

Doors @ 3 pm! 🦪🍾

STREET FOOD ON THE BRAIN🫳Come see us post- fest for one of our favorites on the chalkboard! Pissaladière is a Niçoise st...
05/02/2026

STREET FOOD ON THE BRAIN🫳

Come see us post- fest for one of our favorites on the chalkboard! Pissaladière is a Niçoise street pie with carmelized onion, black olive + anchovy.

Martini meeting. 🍸 A reminder that we make 'em how you like 'em for $10 every Monday-Friday from 5-6 pm.
04/28/2026

Martini meeting. 🍸

A reminder that we make 'em how you like 'em for $10 every Monday-Friday from 5-6 pm.

We've got ya covered if you haven't pulled the grill out for the season yet. 🍔📸
04/27/2026

We've got ya covered if you haven't pulled the grill out for the season yet. 🍔

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Ring the friends you've been meaning to, catch up over tartare + a pile of frites.📸
04/17/2026

Ring the friends you've been meaning to, catch up over tartare + a pile of frites.

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🫜 + 🧈, a tale as old as time. Radish butter tartine, grilled sourdough, black sesame.📸
04/15/2026

🫜 + 🧈, a tale as old as time.

Radish butter tartine, grilled sourdough, black sesame.

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🦆 of the day, spring reset — carrot, watercress, spring persillade, hazelnutlook to the chalkboards for the latest.
04/13/2026

🦆 of the day, spring reset — carrot, watercress, spring persillade, hazelnut

look to the chalkboards for the latest.

PARTY. TRAY. 🍟
04/10/2026

PARTY. TRAY. 🍟

's expression when he hears you ask "for the wine director's recommendation" 🍇
04/07/2026

's expression when he hears you ask "for the wine director's recommendation" 🍇

Here to share the nuts + bolts of what makes us love this juice 🍷🍇Merci   🫶
04/03/2026

Here to share the nuts + bolts of what makes us love this juice 🍷🍇

Merci 🫶

An epic party entree course hitting the pass✨ Inquire within to throw your next fête.
03/14/2026

An epic party entree course hitting the pass✨ Inquire within to throw your next fête.

On the chalkboards: Branzino avec chicories, beurre monté à la moutarde, crispy chickpea. ✨
03/10/2026

On the chalkboards:

Branzino avec chicories, beurre monté à la moutarde, crispy chickpea. ✨

03/04/2026

Racing to The Good King Tavern...hurry up 🏃‍♀️

Doors are OPEN.

Duck of the day, hailing from  — served avec beluga lentils + braised endive.
02/28/2026

Duck of the day, hailing from — served avec beluga lentils + braised endive.

Letting the juices settle after Valentine’s Day weekend, but ready for you this evening.✨
02/20/2026

Letting the juices settle after Valentine’s Day weekend, but ready for you this evening.✨

Your occasion, with a somm-curated selection 🍇Plan your party, tell us what you like, let  choose the wines, or even lea...
02/19/2026

Your occasion, with a somm-curated selection 🍇

Plan your party, tell us what you like, let choose the wines, or even lead a tasting. DM to inquire.

These two say half-off bottles for Super Bowl, come brave the cold for steak frites + some good juice 🍇🍷
02/08/2026

These two say half-off bottles for Super Bowl, come brave the cold for steak frites + some good juice 🍇🍷

Ok, « mes chéries » Valentine’s Day is around the corner + we’re celebrating Saint Valentin Frenchie style Friday 2/13 +...
01/26/2026

Ok, « mes chéries » Valentine’s Day is around the corner + we’re celebrating Saint Valentin Frenchie style Friday 2/13 + Saturday 2/14.

You + your love(s) talking L’AMOUR💋 over three courses, all the while playing footsie under the table and/or reminiscing about the first time you tasted Pastis. *Bartenders are great listeners, too.

Rezzies are live on ! Walk-ins welcome at the bar + community table (where all food will be avail à la carte for you). Our regular menu will be taking the night off.❣️

Address

614 S 7th Street
Philadelphia, PA
19147

If you are using public transport, take the subway to the Lombard-South Station and then walk southwards along 7th Street. Alternatively, you can take bus route 47 which stops nearby on 7th Street.

If you are driving to the location, there is a parking lot nearby on Lombard St and metered street parking available along 7th Street. From there, walk southwards along 7th Street until you reach your destination.

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What people say

The Good King Tavern, located on S 7th Street in Philadelphia, has garnered mixed reviews from various newspapers. The most recent review by Philly Voice praises the restaurant's cozy ambiance and authentic French cuisine, stating that "you could be forgiven for thinking you were dining somewhere in Paris rather than America" (published on February 9, 2021). On the other hand, a review by Philadelphia Magazine from December 2020 gives a more critical opinion of the restaurant's food and service.

Customers have also expressed their thoughts on The Good King Tavern through online platforms. One Yelp reviewer describes it as "a hidden gem in Philly" with "great cocktails and delicious food", while another notes that the prices are a bit high but it's worth it for the "delicious and authentic French fare."

In summary, while some reviews have been positive about The Good King Tavern's atmosphere and food, others have had issues with service or pricing. It seems that patrons who enjoy French cuisine will appreciate what this establishment has to offer.

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