Square 1682

4.6 (2101)

$30 and under

American

121 South 17th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103

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Square 1682

4.6

$30 and under

American

Center City

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2 people

20 Sept 2026

19:00

Booked 10 times today

About this restaurant

Charming
Great for brunch
Great for creative cocktails

Square 1682 presents a Modern American Kitchen menu thoughtfully and masterfully created by Executive Chef Robert Surdam. The menu features small & large plates, as well as dishes designed for sharing during dinner. With emphasis on local and organic products, Chef Surdam entices the taste buds with every bite, through his lens of culinary America.

The bar showcases a pure wellness program of all natural ingredients, where fresh fruit and juices, infused spirits, and housemade flavored syrups are created daily from our Lead Bartender Daniel Kulisek. Square 1682 invites guests to a full experience of dining, libations, and lively ambiance on every visit.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Breakfast, Contemporary American
Hours of Operation
All Day Menu Mon–Fri 07:00–15:00 Brunch Sat 08:00–15:00 Sun 08:00–14:00 Midday Menu Mon–Sat 15:00–17:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–21:30 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00 Happy Hour Mon–Sat 17:00–19:00 Late Night Menu Fri, Sat 22:00–23:00
Phone number
(215) 563-5008
Website
http://www.square1682.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Patrick Czerniak
Catering
Enjoy stunning views and exceptional service for any of your meeting and event needs at the adjacent Hotel Palomar and enjoy catered food from Square 1682!
Private party facilities
Located in the heart of Rittenhouse Square, Square 1682 and Hotel Palomar Philadelphia, offers private parties, corporate events, weddings, and more, a refreshing array of original venues that suit private gatherings of many kinds.
Private party contact
Hannah Macios: (215) 563-5006

Location
121 South 17th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Area
Center City
Cross street
17th & Sansom Streets
Parking Details
Valet parking available (call for details).
Public transport
We are convenient to all SEPTA bus & regional rail lines! Closest train station is Suburban Station (34 N. 16th Street & J.F.K. Boulevard). You will head west on John F. Kennedy Blvd toward North 17th Street, then turn left onto North 17th Street.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Private dining

Offers

Happy Hour
1 - 12 people
Multiple dates available
Mon - Thu - 15:00 - 17:00, 17:00 - 21:15,Fri - Sat - 15:00 - 17:00, 17:00 - 21:45
Join us for Happy Hour every Monday - Saturday from 4pm - 6pm and enjoy rotating discounts.

Concierge
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American BreakfastUS$21.00
two pasture raised eggs any style, breakfast potatoes, choice of breakfast meat, choice of toast
Rittenhouse OmeletUS$21.00
spinach, tomato, caramelized onion, cheddar, breakfast potatoes
Crab Cake BenedictUS$30.00
old bay hollandaise, poached eggs, english muffin, breakfast potatoes
Square BenedictUS$22.00
country ham, poached eggs, hollandaise, chive, english muffin, breakfast potatoes
Buttermilk PancakesUS$19.00
fresh berries, pa maple syrup
Breakfast SandwichUS$19.00
bacon, egg, cooper sharp, spicy ketchup, toasted roll, breakfast potatoes
Steak & EggsUS$30.00
prime NY strip, 2 pasture raised eggs any style, house salad or breakfast potatoes
Square BurgerUS$19.00
two 4 oz short rib blend patties, american cheese, lettuce, pickles, house aioli
Fried Chicken SandwichUS$17.00
sichuan pepper sauce, pickled cabbage, cilantro emulsion
Philly CheesesteakUS$21.00
shaved ribeye, cooper sharp, sesame roll, house salad or french fries

Sides

Bagel & Cream CheeseUS$6.00
plain or everything
Hickory Bacon or Chicken SausageUS$6.00
Turkey BaconUS$7.00
Breakfast PotatoesUS$5.00
Fresh FruitUS$6.00
- CupUS$6.00
- BowlUS$10.00
Toast & JamUS$6.00
multi-grain, sourdough, english muffin

Sunrise Cocktails

Bloody MaryUS$14.00
MimosaUS$12.00
Aperol SpritzUS$15.00
Espresso MartiniUS$15.00

Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at Square 1682.

4.6

(2101)

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Philadelphia
Great for brunch

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Square 1682 offers a delightful dining experience with a "very friendly" staff and a "great location." Guests enjoy a "creative" menu featuring standout dishes like the cavatelli, "wonderful" wings, and "amazing" cornbread. While the menu is minimal, it ensures quality, with attentive service enhancing the overall experience.

2,101 Reviews

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Tonya
Philadelphia County1 review
4.0
Dined on 6 September 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We were outside so it was noisy. Had to ask for dog bowl twice, service was slow to get water and order. Hostess was very kind, and got our table early. We will try it again tho as they were quite busy.
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EDRICA Gold
Fort Lauderdale60 reviews
4.0
Dined on 5 September 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Great location, size of restaurant smaller than expected, food was good, service was ok
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Ellie
Philadelphia County6 reviews
4.0
Dined on 27 August 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We were in the city for an evening concert. Chose this restaurant based on its location. It’s very pretty and the service was great. The menu is very minimal, but the food we got was pretty decent. Above average in price as it is a hotel restaurant. Might go back, probably won’t. There are way better restaurants in the city.
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Ruth
Philadelphia County25 reviews
4.0
Dined on 25 August 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Hadn't been in about a year and wasn't disappointed on this return visit. (One complaint: the cavatelli with shrimp was too salty. But the salmon was outstanding.) Friendly professional staff in a low-key atmosphere
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kareem
Philadelphia County2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 11 August 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was good my lady loved the chicken burger also had wonderful flavor
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Alisha Gold
New York City35 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 August 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The entire experience was very delight, positive and we felt so welcome early in the am. You should be proud of the team!
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Colin Gold
Philadelphia County2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 26 July 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Tonya is the best hostess and all of the staff here are great and the phone is always delicious, every time I am in the city with my girlfriend we go here for brunch.
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Judi Gold
Philadelphia County16 reviews
5.0
Dined on 26 July 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went to brunch, pre-theater. We ordered a beautiful salad to share and then each of us ordered entrees. I enjoyed the breakfast burrito. My husband enjoyed the crabcake benedict. Plenty of food that was delicious, with leftovers to enjoy the next morning! Coffee was excellent. The service was very good. The hostess is so friendly, kind and greeted all with a huge smile. We will definitely return.
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Brendan
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 8 July 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible food, we had the garlic buffalo wings which were excellent, The cornbread, amazing!, then my son had the double smash burger and I had the cavitelli, both spot on. I had a couple of classic cocktails which was a nice touch, and we both had lemon sorbet which was delish. My son has a tree-nut allergy and they were extremely attentive of that, which was a refreshing and well done.
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Jim Gold
Philadelphia County6 reviews
4.0
Dined on 14 June 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We had a great brunch - the only issue was our 130 reservation and they close at 2. They told us to take our time, but last call was at 150 and after that it just felt uncomfortable. We will go back as everything else was great - just with our normal earlier reservation.
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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Breakfast, Contemporary American
Hours of Operation
All Day Menu Mon–Fri 07:00–15:00 Brunch Sat 08:00–15:00 Sun 08:00–14:00 Midday Menu Mon–Sat 15:00–17:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–21:30 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00 Happy Hour Mon–Sat 17:00–19:00 Late Night Menu Fri, Sat 22:00–23:00
Phone number
(215) 563-5008
Website
http://www.square1682.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Patrick Czerniak
Catering
Enjoy stunning views and exceptional service for any of your meeting and event needs at the adjacent Hotel Palomar and enjoy catered food from Square 1682!
Private party facilities
Located in the heart of Rittenhouse Square, Square 1682 and Hotel Palomar Philadelphia, offers private parties, corporate events, weddings, and more, a refreshing array of original venues that suit private gatherings of many kinds.
Private party contact
Hannah Macios: (215) 563-5006

Location
121 South 17th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Area
Center City
Cross street
17th & Sansom Streets
Parking Details
Valet parking available (call for details).
Public transport
We are convenient to all SEPTA bus & regional rail lines! Closest train station is Suburban Station (34 N. 16th Street & J.F.K. Boulevard). You will head west on John F. Kennedy Blvd toward North 17th Street, then turn left onto North 17th Street.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Square 1682

4.6

$30 and under

American

Center City

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2 people

20 Sept 2026

19:00

Booked 10 times today

Square 1682

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Square 1682

Make a booking

About this restaurant

Dining areas

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Happy Hour

To Start

Superfood BowlUS$17.00

Avocado ToastUS$17.00

Buffalo WingsUS$17.00

Salads

Square SaladUS$14.00

Little Gem CaesarUS$15.00

Larger Plates

American BreakfastUS$21.00

Rittenhouse OmeletUS$21.00

Crab Cake BenedictUS$30.00

Square BenedictUS$22.00

Buttermilk PancakesUS$19.00

Breakfast SandwichUS$19.00

Steak & EggsUS$30.00

Square BurgerUS$19.00

Fried Chicken SandwichUS$17.00

Philly CheesesteakUS$21.00

Sides

Bagel & Cream CheeseUS$6.00

Hickory Bacon or Chicken SausageUS$6.00

Turkey BaconUS$7.00

Breakfast PotatoesUS$5.00

Fresh FruitUS$6.00

Toast & JamUS$6.00

Sunrise Cocktails

Bloody MaryUS$14.00

MimosaUS$12.00

Aperol SpritzUS$15.00

Espresso MartiniUS$15.00

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5 restaurants pushing the envelope in Philadelphia

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Square 1682

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