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Dinner Service - Manong, Philadelphia, PA

Manong

4.7 (139)
$31 to $50
Filipino
1833 Fairmount Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19130-2856

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Manong

4.7
$31 to $50
Filipino
Philadelphia

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 21 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Great for creative cocktails
At Manong, we celebrate the flavors, memories, and warmth of Filipino-American cooking through the lens of a nostalgic neighborhood grillhouse. Inspired by the energy of classic ’90s sit-down restaurants, we blend comfort, playfulness, and tradition in a space designed to feel familiar the moment you walk in. From ihawan-style skewers and savory silog plates to blooming mushrooms, burgers on soft pandesal-style buns, and sweet finishes like ube ice cream, our menu brings together the dishes we grew up with and the comfort food we’ve always loved.



Located in Philadelphia’s Fairmount neighborhood, Manong is more than a restaurant — it’s a gathering place. Our roomy dining room, full bar, and market featuring house-made goods create an experience that’s welcoming, fun, and rooted in community. Whether you’re here for a family meal, a night out, or a taste of something both nostalgic and new, we invite you to sit back, relax, and enjoy the flavors that feel like home.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Filipino, American
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Philadelphia
  • Cross street
    Located at the corner of 19th and Fairmount
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access

All Experiences

  • Manong Kamayan

    $55.00 per person

    1 - 6 people

    Multiple dates available
    Kamayan is the Filipino tradition of eating with your hands, while your food is plated directly on banana leaves. Come and join us for a magical Filipino meal, and embrace this cultural tradition with us at Manong. Note: due to the limited nature of this meal, there will be no substitutions or modifications, and definitely no utensils ;)

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Manong.

4.7

4.7
(139)
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Manong offers a vibrant dining experience with "amazing food and drinks," a warm atmosphere, and attentive staff. Enjoy "creative food options" like the pork belly adobo and lumpia, along with unique cocktails. Despite occasional noise, the "service is top notch," making it a "neighborhood gem" worth revisiting.
139 Reviews
  1. Ania

    Philadelphia5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Usually the food is excellent. This time the Sunday service was geared to a set menu and the ala carte items were up and down

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  2. Lynsey

    Philadelphia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 30, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’ve been the Manong twice and the experience is consistently amazing! Great food and drinks, warm environment, and friendly attentive staff. Highly recommend!

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  3. Jeff

    Philadelphia16 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on October 28, 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    This is a welcome local bar-oriented, very casual Filipino restaurant. The food comes out quickly and is flavorful, with the appetizers as the highlight. The restaurant was only half full and very, very loud, made worse by a screeching child and loud background music. It's a bit pricey for a corner bar with good food, but not bad.

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  4. Andrew Gold

    Philadelphia3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on October 23, 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Chicken Sisig and burger overcooked, otherwise fine, but nothing special

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  5. Amy Gold

    Philadelphia12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 23, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place. This is the second time we were there and the food is amazing. Must get the lumpia. Delicious. The service is amazing as well.

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  6. grace

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 21, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great staff, delicious and creative food options, made my birthday special. One of my fav spots. Thank you Manong!!!!

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  7. Camilo

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 18, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The good was fantastic! We got a sampler menu, which included pork adobo, trumpet mushrooms, a deliciously marinated steak, tasty ribs, and many other delicious dishes. Highly recommended! Cocktails have very good unique flavors that you'll have trouble finding somewhere else.

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  8. Elaine

    Philadelphia3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 18, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perhaps the best pork chop I’ve ever had. Paired with that fluffy garlicky potato salad? Wow. Period. Also Great wines, and a lovely cocktail.

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  9. Mac

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on October 17, 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The salad we got was super bland, and our pork was overcooked. Had to send it back and they took forever to prepare a new dish. Nothing special in my experience.

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  10. Edward

    Philadelphia6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 25, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The waiter was fantastic. Friendly, helpful, and enthusiastic. The food was delicious. The noise level was okay except for the children banging the teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles video game for a large portion of my dinner. Still, an excellent meal.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Filipino, American
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Philadelphia
  • Cross street
    Located at the corner of 19th and Fairmount
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access

FAQs

Sunday is a lovely choice, a reviewer found the 6 PM Sunday vibe relaxed yet busy, making it an easygoing but lively night out.

Portions can be generous, guests report dishes coming out "more than we could eat, " and the Balong Burger is described as a generous half‑pounder, with many parties sharing plates and leaving comfortably full.

Yes, Manong works well for a special evening: guests report memorable anniversary and birthday dinners with attentive service, inventive cocktails, and a roomy dining room and full bar that set a comfortable tone.

Manong often fills up during peak service, multiple guests describe it as packed or very crowded, while at least one reviewer found Sunday evenings around 6 pm more relaxed.

Manong feels like a nostalgic Filipino‑American grillhouse with a roomy dining room, full bar and market, the space is modern and energetic, and it’s often quite loud.

Casual Dress, comfortable, everyday clothing is appropriate; nothing formal is required.

For a more relaxed visit, aim for early Sunday evening, one guest described 6 PM on a Sunday as a relaxed time; dinner on Fridays tends to be livelier and busier.

Yes, Manong welcomes families: the owners describe it as a gathering place for family meals, and multiple guests call it family-friendly and recommend it for family brunches or dinners.

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Manong

4.7
$31 to $50
Filipino
Philadelphia

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 21 times today
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