Townsend

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A contemporary French restaurant in Philadelphia. Chef Townsend Wentz's elegant French menu follows the seasons. Our wine selections are carefully cultivated, constantly searching for honest wines made by caring producers.

Additional information

  • Cross street
    At the intersection of Walnut St and Van Pelt St
  • Neighborhood
    Center City
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner: Monday & Wednesday - Sunday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary French, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Townsend Wentz
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Wine
Address
2121 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103

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Menu

1st Course

  • Broiled East Coast Oysters with Fennel$14.00

    Spinach, Bacon, Pernod Cream

    • Foie Gras Mousse$13.00

      pear-ginger marmalade, grilled bread

      • Marinated Hamachi$13.00

        cucumber, sesame, lime, cilantro, furikake

        • Beef Tartare$13.00

          Grilled Idiazabal Tartine, Cressonette

          2nd Course

          • Jumbo Lump Crab Risotto$16.00

            truffle-asparagus salad

            • Escargot and Brussels Sprout "Mange Tout"$12.00

              bacon-sherry crème fraiche

              • Sauteed Sweetbread$14.00

                potato aligote, castelvetrano olives, oven dried tomato provencal

                • Potato Gnocchi$14.00

                  roasted beech mushrooms, oven dried tomatoes, caramelized onion, thyme

                  3rd Course

                  • Seared Bronzino$29.00

                    confit potato, fennel, sultanas, orange, mussel velouté

                    • Pan Roasted Magret Duck Breast$34.00

                      white bean cassoulet, port reduction

                      • Roasted Organic Chicken$28.00

                        leg galantine, speck, artichoke barigoule, carrots, lemon

                        • Grilled Swordfish$30.00

                          lentils du puy, carrots boulanger

                          • Rabbit Pot-au-Feu$29.00

                            loin roulade, braised rabbit, carrots, potatoes

                            Author：Kim Pisani Date：2024-12-10

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