Striped Bass, Upscale Seafood at 15th and Walnut Street, Rittenhouse Square - Closed

[wineitup]

I have a reservation at Striped Bass for New Years Eve. I've read mostly good reviews, but a few off ones. Good Choice?

[seanvtaylor]

I have a reservation at Striped Bass for New Years Eve. I've read mostly good reviews, but a few off ones. Good Choice?

I had a very good meal there, and was in general impressed, back in September. I've not been there enough to gauge consistency, but wouldn't hesitate to return.

[DonRocks]

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The Striped Bass closed in the summer of 2008, and reopened as Butcher & Singer (also owned by Starr Restaurants) in October, 2008.]

The next night we had the tasting menu (five courses) at Striped Bass. It was expensive ($85) but the cooking was excellent. After a chilled cucumber soup starter, each course featured a different fish, very well prepared with interesting (but non-overwhelming) sauces and accompaniments. This meal had a certain pace that I very much. The wine list featured very few bottles for less than $50, and many for well over $100. Service was a bit odd for a place like this--not horrible, just kind of weird, with a few strange comments.