PONTIAC GRILLE
We ended up at the Pontiac Grille because there was a man outside handing out 10% off coupons. Messy was seriously craving a frozen margarita, and there was a sign out front proclaiming margarita were only $4. With open air windows looking out on South Street, it seemed like the perfect choice. Unfortunately, after being seated at the window, we learned that no frozen margaritas were available, although they did have every conceivable flavor of the non-frozen variety. Messy opted for the pina colada flavor, and it was really good, in an overly sweet, artificial kind of way.
We wanted to make it home in time for the White House Correspondent's dinner, so we decided to just order appetizers and a sandwich to take home for later. Messy ordered the Tex Mex nachos with guacamole. They were quite good and certainly big enough for a group to share with cups of sour cream and salsa to go along with the guacamole. Picky had the chicken fingers. They were not as crisp as he'd like them, but the honey mustard and bbq dipping sauces more than made up for that.
We took home an open-face turkey and swiss cheese sandwich with cranberry mayo, greens, tomato and red onion. It came with what seemed like hand-cut potato chips and a pickle. Unfortunately, we were so full from our appetizers that we put it away in the fridge and forgot about it until the next day, at which point it was incredibly soggy.
We were there for an early dinner on a Saturday night and could've stayed for a lively music set afterwards, but we had to jet home. Maybe next time.
Messy ***
Picky ***
The final word: Quick and tastey bar food with a view.
Pontiac Grille
304 South St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
215-925-4053
Daily: 5pm - 2am
