Bistro St. Tropez Restaurant Review
Marketplace Design Center, 4th Floor
2400 Market St. (24th St.) 
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Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-569-9269 | Make Restaurant Reservations | Menu
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Cuisine
Open
Lunch Mon.-Fri., Dinner Wed.-Sat., Brunch Sun.Features
- View
- Romantic setting
- Kid-friendly
- Full bar
- Reservations suggested
- Casual
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| Its out of the way location on the fourth floor of the Marketplace Design Center has not hurt this cheery restaurant one bit. There’s something vaguely clandestine about peeking into the closed showrooms on the way to the elevator. Once upstairs, the Bistro is spacious, with good lighting over the banquettes, and views of the Schuylkill River, Cira Centre and Art Museum. Sunset is especially lovely while sipping a glass of wine from the approachable list. Owner-chef Patrice Rames is from St. Tropez, so expect the sun-kissed kind of food he grew up with---house-made chicken liver pâté, white anchovy tart with tapenade and goat cheese, and coq au vin. The galette of shrimp and lump crab meat is a standout. Entrées of braised lamb shank with veggies and seared John Dory with red cabbage are consistent with the fresh-ingredient-driven cuisine of southern France. The plat du jour is a value as are the tasting menus with or without wine pairings. At dessert time, crème brûlée never disappoints. The $8.95 express lunch, including a half sandwich, soup du jour and side salad, is a steal. At dinner, the budget minded can opt for the $28 three-course, restaurant week prices, year round. |
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