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JJ Bootleggers

3.8
3.8
35 Reviews
$30 and under
American
35 S 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106

About this restaurant

  • Great for happy hour
  • Good for groups
  • Lively
JJ Bootleggers is one of Pennsylvania’s first moonshine themed restaurants offering a full bar including over 30 beer selections and over 15 flavors of moonshine.
The menu and atmosphere are perfect for a nice lunch, dinner, or for partying late night with a group of friends. Chef Giddings menu changes with the seasons to provide you with the freshest ingredients available. Our menu consists of some of your favorite comfort foods like BBQ Ribs, Mac and Cheese, Crab cakes, meatloaf, cheese steaks, and much more.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Barbecue
  • Hours of operation
    We’re open Mon-Sat from 12:00pm until 2:00am Sun 10am until 2:00am
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Pay with OpenTable, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Bruce Santino
  • Private party facilities
    JJ Bootleggers is available for large parties and private events by reservation only. Entertain friends, family or business associates in our comfortable space. Innovative menus and exemplary service make JJ Bootleggers the perfect place to celebrate any special occasion!
  • Neighborhood
    Center City
  • Cross street
    On 2nd between Market and Chestnut
  • Parking details
    Public parking lots across the street and next door
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Beer, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 35 people are saying

JJ Bootleggers reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

3.8
3.8 based on all time ratings
  • 3.7Food
  • 3.6Service
  • 3.7Ambience
  • 3.7Value

NoiseModerate

35 Reviews
  1. David

    Philadelphia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 29, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good drinks in a fun environment. Good value for a happy hour.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia3 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on June 4, 2018

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    45 minutes for a burger....

    1 person found this helpful

  3. ChefMikeH

    Philadelphia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 6, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    JJ Bootleggers, known for its mixed drinks with moon shine! Awesome drink selection and great prices! Watch out for sports games because the bar does get very tight and hard to find a table but otherwise a great place to take your friends and enjoy dinner and drinks!

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  4. Tiffyg123

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on March 18, 2018

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    the place was the worst place I have ever been too calling this a brunch was a understatement!! the food was not good, there was no scrambled eggs!! HOW?? there was nothing on this so called buffet that was advertised on the IG page. the pictures on there a stunt pictures!!! I seen them with my own eyes placing the pictures while I was there. and the top this all off....THEY ADDED AT 16% GRAUDITY TO OUR CHECK!! FOR WHAT?? WAS SERVERED OURSELEVES WHAT WAS THE TIP FOR?????? I WANT MY MONEY BACK ACTUALLY

    1 person found this helpful

  5. PatriciaA

    Philadelphia1 review

    1.0

    Dined on March 18, 2018

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Waitress was fine. Drinks were watered down. Food wasn't good and advertisedmenu wasn't available. Complaints to the manager were met with "you can pay your bill and leave". Just rude. A horrible way to celebrate a birthday. Never again.

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  6. CrystalN

    Philadelphia4 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on March 18, 2018

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Saw an ad from JJ Bootleggers promoting brunch every Sunday starting at 10. We got there at 10:30 and they were closed.

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  7. RDB5150

    Philadelphia9 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on January 27, 2018

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    First time going here and was pretty disappointed. While our server Jen was very good, the food was not good and for the price, it was completely overpriced. Seems like they want this place to be more higher end with the prices they’re charging but it doesn’t work. I doubt we’ll go back unless it’s to grab a few beers.

    1 person found this helpful

  8. Sushibirthday

    Philadelphia38 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 24, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, drinks and service.

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  9. Meily

    Philadelphia3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on December 12, 2017

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Some of the food that came out was cold. Poor service. The server made things feel awkward, not sure if maybe she was new. The place was empty. The server was doing homework at the bar. Silverware was dirty.

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  10. JoanneQ

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 17, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was very good. Our waitress was very attentive and very pleasant . Was our first time there. We all (4) really enjoyed. Went for friends birthday. Will definitely go back

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JJ Bootleggers is rated 3.8 stars by 35 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for JJ Bootleggers

35 S 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106

Additional information

  • Cross street
    On 2nd between Market and Chestnut
  • Neighborhood
    Center City
  • Hours of operation
    We’re open Mon-Sat from 12:00pm until 2:00am Sun 10am until 2:00am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Barbecue
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public parking lots across the street and next door
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Pay with OpenTable, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Bruce Santino
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Beer, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    JJ Bootleggers is available for large parties and private events by reservation only. Entertain friends, family or business associates in our comfortable space. Innovative menus and exemplary service make JJ Bootleggers the perfect place to celebrate any special occasion!
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