National Mechanics

Name: National Mechanics
Address: 22 S 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA, United States, 19106
Telephone: (215) 701-4883
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.3

4.3

147 Reviews

$30 and under

American

22 S 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106

About this restaurant

Great for happy hour
Great for craft beers
Good for groups

National Mechanics' bar in Philadelphia is breathing new life into an old edifice.
When you pull open the tall, ancient doors, curtained in a blood red fabric, you open the passage way to a strange and mixed feeling of warmth and welcome. You can tell the work that went into this beautiful and historic building was wrought by the hands of people who love what they do, and care about those who enter.
So with 32 varieties from across the globe occupying our drafts and bottles, we must have damn near achieved Utopia. From local legends like Yards and Victory to exotic imports like Hitachino and Newcastle Brown, our beer selection will satiate any palate. So stop by, soak in the warm and inviting atmosphere, listen to some unique music and put down a few with old friends, new friends, or slightly slurring strangers. Cheers!

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Comfort Food, Pub
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:30 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:30 pm Dinner Daily 3:30 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–7:00 pm
Phone number
(215) 701-4883
Website
http://www.nationalmechanics.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Chef Carlos Silva
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
22 S 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Neighborhood
Center City
Cross street
3rd and Market
Parking details
Street parking is often available. Also, there is a lot directly across the street.
Public transit
We are convenient to the MFL 2nd and 5th Street stops as well as several bus lines on Market St. and 3rd St.
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Plantain Chips and Guacamole$10.00
Hummus Plate$8.00
Grilled pita, carrots & celery
Cheese Plate$14.00
Moody Blue (classic cow bleu cheese), Premium Goat, Dutch Cheese Gouda, Mustard Gouda, Cornichon, Kalamata olives, fig spread and toasted baguette
Quesadilla
Flour tortilla, chipotle and green peppers, onions & Monterey Jack cheese - salsa, jalapeño & sour cream
- Steak$12.00
- Chicken$10.00
- Mushroom$9.00
- Cheese$8.00
Buffalo Wings$11.00
Hot, BBQ or Chipotle-celery, carrots, bleu cheese
Colossal Bavarian Soft Pretzel$10.00
Beer cheese sauce and mustard
Nachos Grande$10.00
Corn tortilla chips, Monterey Jack cheese, jalapeño, pinto beans, lettuce, salsa, guacamole & sour cream
Three Cheese Mac & Cheese$8.00
Elbow macaroni and smashed up cheez-its

Salads

Add: Salmon $7, Steak $6, Chicken $4, Avocado $2, Blue Cheese Crumbles $1

Grilled Veggie Salad$12.00
Spinach, red bell peppers, yellow squash, carrots, mushrooms with a basil vinaigrette
Salmon Salad$14.00
4oz. salmon fillet, spring mix, tomato, asparagus, avocado & basil vinaigrette.
Crispy Chicken Salad$10.00
Romaine, diced chicken tenders, bacon, tomato & cheddar
Caesar Salad$9.00
Romaine & parmesan cheese, croutons & Caesar dressing

Mains

Roasted Half Chicken$22.00
Seasonal grilled vegetables & mashed potatoes
Smoked Pork Ribs$22.00
3 cheese Mac and cheese & cole slaw
Yards Brawler Braised Brisket$20.00
Seasonal grilled vegetables & mashed potatoes
Grilled Salmon$22.00
Seasonal grilled vegetables & mashed potatoes
Fish & Chips$14.00
Yuengling lager battered Haddock fillets - fresh fries, cole slaw & tartar sauce

Sandwiches

All sandwiches come with fresh fries. Cheeses: American, Cheddar, Provolone, Monterey Jack, Daiya (Vegan) ($1), Bleu Cheese Crumbles ($1). Toppings: Bacon ($2), Avocado ($2), Mushroom ($1)

National Burger$14.00
Half-Pound. Angus patty - lettuce, tomato, red onion & choice of cheese
National Veggie Burger$13.00
Julienned carrot, zucchini, yellow squash, broccoli & mushroom - lettuce, tomato, red onion & choice of cheese
Turkey and Avocado Burger$13.00
Roasted pepper aioli - lettuce & tomato, choice of cheese
Roast Pork Sandwich$14.00
Provolone, spinach & longhots on a baguette with au jus
Ribeye Cheesesteak$14.00
Onion, mushroom, American cheese sauce, long roll

Sides

Fresh Fries$4.00
Sweet Potato Fries$5.00
Cheese Fries$5.00
Seasonal Roasted Veggies$4.00
Mashed Potatoes$4.00
Onion Rings$5.00

Desserts

Crème Brûlée$6.50
Chocolate Cake$6.50
Seasonal Bread Pudding with Topping$6.50
A la Mode$2.50

What 147 people are saying

National Mechanics reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.3

4.3 based on all time ratings

4.2Food
4.3Service
4.2Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

147 Reviews

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happy2eatout VIP
Chicago101 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 5, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fun, surprise location! Tasty food and good service.
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia1 review
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place in the Independence Hall area. Great food, beer and overall experience. Kid-friendly as well, which was a plus for our nine year old daughter.
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Mugsy
Philadelphia23 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 11, 2020
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
I was rather disappointed with my recent meal at National Mechanics. The sandwich I ordered was a bit skimpy on the filling, pork, and the pork was very fatty. I had to spit out several big clumps of fat. My dining partner's salad was passable. The fries were the best part. Overall, not worth the $14 tab for each. I'd stick to drinks there.
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NormanV
Philadelphia19 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 18, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We visited for brunch right at opening. The Eggs Benedict were perfect, as were the home fries. Service was outstanding as the restaurant is set up in a beautiful building. I highly recommend this place.
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KLC3160 VIP
Philadelphia32 reviews
3.0
Dined on December 31, 2019
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Cool place for a burger and a drink. Doesn't appear to be ADA accessible. Would definitely come back.
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia4 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 31, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
New Year’s Eve dinner
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RitaW VIP
New York City35 reviews
4.0
Dined on December 29, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Found National Mechanics by chance and so glad we did. We had a wonderful server, Meghan, who made our dining experience extra special. Enjoyed rib eye steak cheese steaks, and one of the best veggie burgers EVER! Added a large warm fresh pretzel with cheese sauce and zesty mustard to share. Really enjoyed make your own Bloody Mary bar and the 'beermimosas' :) will go back :)
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GASMAN
Atlantic City4 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 21, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food, fun atmosphere and fantastic house specialties from the bar! Don't go to sleep on NM!
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SarahH
Greater Boston1 review
4.0
Dined on November 25, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
National Mechanics is such a unique place! We enjoyed our food but even better, we really liked our server, RJ. He was attentive and friendly, even providing us with directions and suggestions since we are not from Philly.
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OpenTable Diner
Raleigh5 reviews
2.0
Dined on November 23, 2019
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
Definitely a loud place. I was in town for the marathon and dropped in to warm up and get a quick bite. We ended up staying longer because it was harder to find a place with a big enough table for us all. Some of the apps were better than others. It was hard to find things for someone with celiac on the menu other than one soup. It was really loud. Our waiter was a bit rude and standoffish. The bar was also chock full of stereotypical Eagles fans heckling and telling off a family from Seattle with Seahawks gear on. Food wasn't bad, decent value, but probably won't go back.
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National Mechanics is rated 4.3 stars by 147 OpenTable diners.

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22 S 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106

Additional information

Cross street
3rd and Market
Neighborhood
Center City
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:30 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:30 pm Dinner Daily 3:30 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–7:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Comfort Food, Pub
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street parking is often available. Also, there is a lot directly across the street.
Public transit
We are convenient to the MFL 2nd and 5th Street stops as well as several bus lines on Market St. and 3rd St.
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef Carlos Silva
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
http://www.nationalmechanics.com/
Phone number
(215) 701-4883

National Mechanics

About this restaurant

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Additional information

Starters

Plantain Chips and Guacamole$10.00

Hummus Plate$8.00

Cheese Plate$14.00

Quesadilla

Buffalo Wings$11.00

Colossal Bavarian Soft Pretzel$10.00

Nachos Grande$10.00

Three Cheese Mac & Cheese$8.00

Salads

Grilled Veggie Salad$12.00

Salmon Salad$14.00

Crispy Chicken Salad$10.00

Caesar Salad$9.00

Mains

Roasted Half Chicken$22.00

Smoked Pork Ribs$22.00

Yards Brawler Braised Brisket$20.00

Grilled Salmon$22.00

Fish & Chips$14.00

Sandwiches

National Burger$14.00

National Veggie Burger$13.00

Turkey and Avocado Burger$13.00

Roast Pork Sandwich$14.00

Ribeye Cheesesteak$14.00

Sides

Fresh Fries$4.00

Sweet Potato Fries$5.00

Cheese Fries$5.00

Seasonal Roasted Veggies$4.00

Mashed Potatoes$4.00

Onion Rings$5.00

Desserts

Crème Brûlée$6.50

Chocolate Cake$6.50

Seasonal Bread Pudding with Topping$6.50

A la Mode$2.50

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