Pine Street Grill quietly opened this month across from Fitler Square, sliding into the corner as a new, family-friendly spot from chefs Amanda Shulman and Alex Kemp. The opening menu sticks to comfort food territory: matzah ball soup, spinach-artichoke dip, salads, a signature PSG smashburger and a rotisserie half-chicken, plus a kids menu and weekend brunch. With a long bar, weekday happy hour and a late-night burger-and-beer special, the place is set up to work as both neighborhood hangout and destination for Philly diners who like their comfort food with a little pedigree.
From Supper Club To Neighborhood Grill
Amanda Shulman and Alex Kemp, the team behind Pine Street Grill, are also the chefs behind Her Place Supper Club and My Loup, according to The Philadelphia Inquirer. Her Place earned a MICHELIN star and My Loup appears on the Guide’s Recommended list, per Visit Philadelphia. Those recognitions, along with multiple James Beard nods, are the fine-dining credentials they are now channeling into a more casual, all-ages neighborhood concept.
Comfort Classics, Straightforward Menu
The kitchen keeps things familiar on purpose. Starters include a matzah ball soup with roast chicken and parsnip, a pimento crab dip and a spinach-artichoke dip. Sandwiches, salads and a double dry-aged PSG smashburger take up the middle of the menu. Larger plates range from pork schnitzel to a roasted half-chicken with gravy, and there is a modest kids section dubbed Belle’s Bites. The full lineup of offerings and prices is listed on the restaurant’s menu, according to Pine Street Grill.
Hours, Reservations And Walk-ins
Pine Street Grill keeps neighborhood-friendly hours with weekend brunch and evening service, and the team reserves half of the dining room for walk-ins while also taking reservations through OpenTable. The restaurant runs a weekday happy hour and a nightly late-night burger-and-beer special as part of its later service. The Philadelphia Inquirer reported on the hours and the group’s decision to hold seats for neighbors while the new spot finds its footing.
Early Buzz And Fitler Square Reaction
Local coverage noted the team’s low-key opening and Instagram announcement, with PhillyMag describing it as a surprise pop-up that became permanent. Early reviewers have praised the food but pointed out some opening-week hiccups around service and timing. The Infatuation called the first days "rocky" while still finding promise in the menu. Local TV coverage has underscored that the pivot to family-friendly comfort food fits the moment for the chefs, who are new parents, according to 6ABC Philadelphia.
Pine Street Grill is located at 2227 Pine Street in Fitler Square. Reservations, the full menu and current hours are available on the restaurant’s site. For details and bookings, see Pine Street Grill.
