Sassafras

Sassafras is a bar in Philadelphia, PA. The business offers a menu featuring Southern-style starters such as Peppercorn Crusted Ahi Tuna, Blue Crab and Pepperjack Fondue Nachos, and Fried Green Tomatoes with Pimento Cheese. The drink list includes hand-crafted cocktails like the Sassatini and Cosmopolitan, along with a selection of draft beers and spirits. Sassafras holds a rating of 4.70 based on 648 reviews.

The menu also includes items like Crispy Buffalo Pork Bites served over grits, BBQ Pulled Pork Egg Rolls, and Gorgonzola Steak Nachos. Soups and salads can be customized with grilled, blackened, or fried proteins including chicken, shrimp, salmon, and Ahi Tuna. The establishment provides services for private parties and group reservations, as well as catering tailored to specific event needs.

Located at 48 S 2nd St, the bar sits about a tenth of a mile from Chestnut Street and South 2nd Street. It is also roughly a tenth of a mile from the 2nd Street train station, the United States Custom House, Welcome Park, and the William Penn public artwork.

Sassafras has built an established track record through a large base of customer reviews. The business maintains a strong local reputation, reflected in consistently high customer ratings.

Sassafras serves Philadelphia with a focus on Southern bistro dining and a robust cocktail program.