Renowned Eri- Ethiopian Restaurant & Bar feeding the community by hand for over 25 years.

About

Description

Dahlak Restaurant is envisioned as an important staple in this always growing community of Baltimore Avenue and city of brotherly love. Thanks to the founding couple, Neghisti Ghebrehiwot, the late, Amare Solomon and the constant working efforts of our ever-growing family, we bring to you award-winning, authentic food derived from the intricacies of Eritrean and Ethiopian cuisines.
We eat with our hands because the food is finger-licking good! ..and it's tradition. Order up a Yedoro Watt and watch the chicken fall off the bone. Order up a veggie combination dish and discover the way vegetables are suppose to taste from a recipe passed on from many generations back. Food aside, we remain a social hotspot for all those looking to dive into-- or you could simply dive into our bar and relax. We continue the nightlife with weekly karaoke, live acts, and late night jam sessions including various new and local talents. This we do and we do not disappoint. We thrive to further welcome a diverse community and provide solace to everyone and anyone new in West Philly.

~~~We are now serving food & liquor from both our full menu and our nightly fusion menu specials --all night, every night until 2am!~~~

~Available for booking at our venue.
www.dahlakrestaurant.com

Culinary Team

Ongoing from 4pm - 2am

News

16 September 2017

15 September 2017

(#Live at Pentridge Station!) We're approaching our final week of operations in this hidden neighborhood gem and the experience has certainly been worthwhile. We've made friends and created important neighborly relationships within this #CedarPark community. This just goes to show what happens when you open up another space that's open to all kinds of people. !!! Pentridge Station has been open everyday this month and will continue on until, next Saturday, the 23rd. It may be your last chance to comfortably enjoy food and drinks with a bunch friends outdoors. Don't miss out on this last of #summer opportunity. These photos by New Castro Camera Photography captures the last of Dr Thunder Karaoke @ Pentridge #beergarden. Look to our page for upcoming events and information. (FYI, we're celebrating our season finale on 9/23 which is also, co-founder, Ephream Amare 29th birthday!)

22 August 2017

We do it big when we wrap up the end of the month because we also reserve last Saturdays for #Sofistifunk and it's 🔥🔥🔥×10. Every month with the ultimate mashup of djs, astounding vibes, and superb company. What more can you ask for other than good ethnic food thats served all night, well-crafted hookahs, and affordable drinks? Because we got all of that too 😉

22 August 2017

End of month, Fridays. #TheJuice #jam is taking the #nightlife by storm! #Philly's hottest #open mic & #jamsession of the year here at the only place that does it the best 🔥🔥🔥

20 August 2017

#Reggae tonight!

17 August 2017

Hey! Looks like we earned a mention on #ediblemanhattan for this city's #vegan choice restaurants 👉🏾 http://www.ediblemanhattan.com/eat/what-to-eat-in-philadelphia-pennsylvania-when-youre-vegan/ 👈 Check them out! THANKS @nellalknyc !!!

15 August 2017

11 August 2017

Jakeya

17 July 2017

Another recent article about our latest pop up Pentridge Station so eloquently written by Danya Henninger of Billy Penn. (Thank you!) Check us out.. https://billypenn.com/2017/07/15/how-to-open-a-philly-beer-garden-without-pissing-off-the-neighbors/

16 July 2017

Kimpedro

13 July 2017

Myphillyalive.com - All About Philadelphia http://www.myphillyalive.com/blog/university-city-dining-days-in-university-city-district-philadelphia/

12 July 2017

Pentridge Station http://www.phillymag.com/foobooz/2017/06/28/pentridge-station-opens/

21 June 2017

Look! We've been featured in #UCD's latest blog series #20Years20Stories--their first commemorating UCD 20 year anniversary recognizing Dahlak Paradise's 30+ year presence. Thank, Chris Richman, for the beautiful piece. The family is grateful http://www.universitycity.org/blog/20-years-20-stories-dahlak#.WUrezsmflTk.facebook

21 June 2017

It's finally here!.. #WestPhilly's very first #community #beergarden. Come #PARTY with us this Friday, June 23 at Pentridge Station. 5-10PM (then every Thursday-Sunday, same hours) EVERYONE, we are kid and dog friendly. We'll have #drinks, #games (kids and adult), a #dogrun, #foodtrucks and #liveentertainment. For this #grandopening, bring your dancing shoes to party with Dahlak's finest, #DrumLikeALady and #Sofistifunk! Annnd @caribbeanpalm_jamaican_food & @obsidianeats will be providing the grub!

21 June 2017

John

13 June 2017

Alex

1 June 2017

Pentridge Station beer garden is on its way! Follow our page and share it along

17 May 2017

Divination LODGE http://www.dancedeets.com/events/310441106059557/

12 May 2017

Hello neighbors and friends I'd like to make a public announcement regarding the status of Gregory "Red" Dorsey to those of you who know him. For those of you who don't know, Red has been our fellow long-time patron, local resident and honored Vietnam Veteran. He has also been looking out for me for well over 20 years. Greg/Red has battled some tough times over these past couple of years, from being placed in hospice care, surviving that, having his apartment building burned down in the block of 47th and Hazel, to being back in hospice care due to organ failure. We've been looking after him over these past months at the VA hospice care unit and we've noticed that the state of his condition has been up and down at moments. Today, his nurse informed me that condition over these past few days has declined drastically and that he may only have next two days until he finally passes. His brother has also been by his side along with his family members and friends. I went to see him today he appeared peacefully asleep. Red has said over these past months that he has come to terms with his condition, he's lived a fulfilling life, and he wouldn't want anyone to mourn him but to celebrate his departure--where he'll rest in everlasting peace and be exposed to all the wonderful mysteries of the universe. If you'd like to pay him a visit and say your goodbyes, please do so soon while you still can. He's been staying at the VAMC (Pt Loc: 1C-HPCU) near UPenn's Children hospital and across the street from the VA hospital..ask for the hospice care unit. You can also reach out to me personally in a pm for advice, Ephream Amare.

11 May 2017

LaTreice

26 April 2017

#Sofistifunk EVERY LAST SATURDAY. The coolest party in West Philly!

26 April 2017

This Wednesday's acoustic set jam brought to you by JohnCole's #Orbis

26 April 2017

#TheJuice, #theartistcollective returns this Friday https://www.instagram.com/p/BTVFlwIDekv/

16 September 2017

15 September 2017

22 August 2017

End of month, Fridays. #TheJuice #jam is taking the #nightlife by storm! #Philly's hottest #open mic & #jamsession of the year here at the only place that does it the best 🔥🔥🔥

20 August 2017

#Reggae tonight!

17 August 2017

15 August 2017

11 August 2017

Jakeya

17 July 2017

16 July 2017

Kimpedro

13 July 2017

Myphillyalive.com - All About Philadelphia http://www.myphillyalive.com/blog/university-city-dining-days-in-university-city-district-philadelphia/

12 July 2017