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

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/

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!

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.

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/

18 April 2017

Alex

12 April 2017

@freshathanent presents the ultimate monthly open mic party with @dj_tsiga and #byov. Bring your own vibes, this Friday

3 April 2017

We'd like to make a special mention to @Dopeflickz (IG) for his generous representation of Dahlak and our mightluxe party of of business. He's a great photographer if you're looking for one! https://www.dopeflickz.me/#/dahlak-paradise-march-31st-turn-up/

24 March 2017

#tbt Miss you Rachel

22 March 2017

To all our locals, this is what we could have in store for us. If you'd like to try our hand at having an all inclusive community based pop-up, let's see a show of support for this project. Neighbors, email zoning@cedarparkneighbors.org with your name and address

22 March 2017

A family-friendly, pop-up beer garden on a decrepit West Philly block? | West Philly Local http://www.westphillylocal.com/2017/03/22/a-family-friendly-pop-up-beer-garden-on-a-decrepit-west-philly-block/#more-46658

14 March 2017

Eric Axelman of The Funk Underground will be making his return to bring us new touring talent from a #HipHop front #tfu401 from #Providence to #Philly #jam #showcase #hiphop #food #love Friday, MARCH 24TH #TOOMUCHTour https://www.instagram.com/p/BRi8sChBgPT/

9 March 2017

Back at it again this FRIDAY, MARCH 10 with DJ TSIGA