The Philadelphia Inquirer Craig Laban Review of Rembrandt's
R E S T A U R A N T A N D B A R
Since 1985
Welcome to Rembrandt's Restaurant and Bar home page. I cordially invite you to tour our website. Rembrandt's is located in the Fairmount Section of the Art Museum Area in Philadelphia. We offer romantic fine dining featuring a great view of the Philadelphia skyline and a friendly, comfortable, neighborhood bar. Our prices are reasonable, our parking is ample and we are only a 5 minute walk to the Philadelphia Museum of Art and a 5 minute drive (or 20 minute walk) to and from the downtown area of the 6th largest and most historic city in the United States. Hopefully you will discover Rembrandt's when you come to Philadelphia.
Jan A. Zarkin
Proprietor
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SHORT CUTS
Rembrandt's Thursday Evening Music Schedule
November 4th through December 30th, 2004
REMBRANDT'S
MENUS, WINE LIST AND HOURS
Join us for Lunch, Dinner or Sunday Brunch in an elegant white table
cloth non-smoking dining room or stop by our original 1915 era bar or our
sidewalk cafe (in season) for a taste
of one of Philadelphia's best tavern menus. Click in here for our Lunch,
Dinner, Sunday Brunch and Tavern Menus as well as our Wine List.
REMBRANDT'S BANQUET
FACILITIES
Rembrandt's is proud to announce the opening of our brand new Banquet Room and Cocktail Lounge. Both rooms are located on the second floor, are accessible by both stairs and elevator, and are able to accommodate groups from 20 to 120 for sit-down dinners, buffets or cocktail parties. The banquet room features an dynamic view of the Philadelphia City Skyline and the Cocktail Lounge features a fully stocked bar and fireplace. Both rooms are carpeted and are available either separately or in conjunction which each as either a cocktail party with a sit down dinner or as one large room. As we grow additional features will be added to these rooms to support other functions. Waltz in here for details.
REMBRANDT'S
CAFE - Temporarily Closed
Rembrandt's Cafe, our new coffee shop and bakery is temporarily closed as we go through some rethinking, regrouping and reorganization. The non-smoking bar however is open for business as usual at 5:30PM.
THE
LEWIS AND CLARK NATIONAL BICENTENIAL EXHIBITION - THE ACADEMY OF NATURAL SCIENCE
From November 6, 2004 through March 20, 2005 The Academy of
Natural Science presents the National Exhibition commemorating the Louisiana
Purchase and the Lewis & Clark Expedition of 200 years ago.
Rembrandt's is pleased to be a part of the Academy's celebration of these
historic events. Explore here for Rembrandt's menu during this exhibit and
details about the Exhibition.
TITANTIC;
THE ARTIFACT EXHIBITION - THE FRANKLIN INSTITUTE
From July 10, 2004 through January 2, 2005 The Franklin
Institute presents a blockbuster exhibit depicting this epic tragedy. Titanic;
The Artifact Exhibition features hundreds of artifacts recovered from the Titanic
wreck site and a chronological journey from the ships design through its fateful
maiden voyage and sinking, to the scientific recovery efforts that made this
exhibit possible. Dive in here for more details from the Franklin Institute.
Rembrandt's now offers 5 styles of authentic Italian pizza made in our new wood burning brick oven. All 5 styles are ruining my diet. We have heard only good response to our newest menu item. Take-out is available but the best way to enjoy these pizza's is right out of the oven with an ice cold draft beer. Menu selections and the Executive Chef's philosophy about his pizzas is rolled out inside.
Rembrandt's Now Has 8 Draft Beers On Tap
Come in and find a new favorite
OUTDOOR
DINING AT REMBRANDT'S
On May 29, 2001 Rembrandt's proudly celebrated it's
sixteenth anniversary. To remember the day we decided that it was time to
begin our sidewalk dining in the outdoor cafe. With our great view, wide
sidewalks and easy access to our kitchen we think we can offer dining and
service unparalleled in the Fairmount neighborhood, if not the city.
Check in here for our hours, menus and upcoming special features.
QUIZZOMANIA AT REMBRANDT'S
Every Tuesday evening Rembrandt's hosts an always exciting game of
Quizzomania. Join us at 9:00PM and try to win prizes or t-shirts. No entry or
cover charge.
WEEKLY EVENTS AT REMBRANDT'S
A list of the weekly events at Rembrandts including Tarot by John, Live
Jazz on Thursday Evenings and Live
Music during Sunday Brunch. And in addition to our great Happy Hour, we
have Quizzomania on Tuesdays.
REMBRANDT'S CALENDAR
Holidays the restaurant and/or bar will be closed
REMBRANDT'S EXPANSION PLANS
Rembrandt's is expanding. We are adding exciting new elements
to our friendly little restaurant and bar. The expansion will include, but is
not limited to, private dining rooms with a great view, a small non-smoking bar
opening early for coffee and baked goods and sidewalk dining. New pictures
have been added as of 11/04/2003.
HOTEL
DIRECTORY
If you are looking for a hotel during your stay in Philadelphia, this
website will help you find a suitable one for you and assist you in making
reservations.
DIRECTION'S
TO REMBRANDT'S
A text explaining how to find us from various directions. Street maps are
also included.
HOW
TO PARK AT REMBRANDT'S
Parking at Rembr4andt's has never been easier since the new parking lot
has opened. You can easily find the entrance to the new lot by looking at
the directions and maps. If you decide to park on the street please read this
first.
A
SHORT HISTORY OF REMBRANDT'S
A descriptive text of the antiques and interesting details that make
Rembrandt's unique.
OUR
STAFF aka WHO ARE WE?
The Staff and Management of Rembrandt's. Many have been at Rembrandt's
for more than 10 years. The restaurant is a better place because of them.
WHAT
DRESS CODE?
A little dialogue about what to wear when visiting Rembrandt's.
REMBRANDT'S
PICTURES
Photos of the restaurant, staff, customers and occasional visits by
celebrities, both local and national. This area will continue to evolve. Snap
your way in here. (Pictures of the 2003 staff holiday party are in here)
OCCASIONAL
FREE OFFERING
We offer coupons to entice you to visit Rembrandt's. We hope you will
take advantage of our coupon offer when you come to Philadelphia to visit or
even if you are in the neighborhood already. I am beta testing a new
coupon. Apologies if it does not work correctly. Please clip
your way in here and follow the directions.
THE
REVIEWS AND OTHER ARTICLES
OK, OK, Not all of the reviews are in here. But the good ones will be. We have had some excellent and interesting reviews recently. I'll dig out the older reviews and eventually put them in here.
FRIENDS
OF EASTERN STATE PENITENTIARY PARK
This CDC is actively pursuing an approach to the highest and best use of
the area on the eastern and northern borders of Eastern State Penitentiary on
Brown and Corinthian Streets. After years of discussion, disagreement,
disillusionment and eventual decision making, it appears that they have arrived
at an excellent solution. Now they need the help and support of the
neighborhood to continue their plans. Their website is accessible from here.
FAIRMOUNT
CIVIC ASSOCIATION
If you live in Fairmount, and even if you don't, for only $8.00 per year
you can join the FCA and take an active part in decisions, events and
activities in your neighborhood. Check in here to find out what is of interest
in the area.
OUR
NEIGHBORS WEBSITES
These are neighbors of interest in or about the Fairmount and Art Museum
Areas. You might want to visit them during your stay in Philadelphia. They
include but are not limited to The Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site,
The Philadelphia Museum of Art, The Rodin Museum, The Ben Franklin Institute,
The Philadelphia Zoo, Girard College, The Fairmount Waterworks and many other historic attractions all of which are no more
than a 5 minute drive from Rembrandt's or in most cases a 20 minute or less
walk.
SCHOOLS
AND UNIVERSITIES
Philadelphia is one of the great cities in America for institutions of
higher learning. Fairmount has become a bedroom community for most of these
schools and Rembrandt's is centrally located to them as well. We consider
ourselves fortunate to be represented by the University Of Pennsylvania,
Wharton, Temple, Drexel, St. Joseph's, Moore College of Art, Community College,
Bache-Martin School, The Philadelphia Mennonite High School and the William
Penn Demonstration High School. They all have websites and you can get to them
from here.
HOW
TO CONTACT REMBRANDT'S
Our regular, 800 and FAX phone numbers, our e-Mail and street addresses,
our Website address and our Sales Director for party planning.
This website has been visited
times since February 12, 1998
My wife, our dog, some of my staff and me!
Rembrandt's
Restaurant and Bar
741 N. 23rd St., Philadelphia, PA 19130
(Corner 23rd & Aspen Sts. in the Art Museum Area)
215-763-2228 Fax 215-763-7017
Outside of Philadelphia? 1-800-REMBRANdts
Email: jzarkin@rembrandts.com
Last modified on Friday, November 19, 2004 11:20:42 AM
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Rembrandt's website was originally created in April 1996 by Jan A. Zarkin.
It is the first restaurant website in Philadelphia.
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