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261 S 21st St
Philadelphia, PA 19103
+1 (215) 546-4232
http://www.fridaysaturdaysunday.com
The Friday Saturday Sunday Story It was the most improbable of beginnings. In a business known for it?s high failure rate, Friday Saturday Sunday Restaurant was launched on a dare: Jay Gubin dared Weaver Lilley and Arnie Roberts to open a restaurant with him by each putting $2000.00 into a hat. Jay Gubin, a brilliant concept person, was the perennial entrepreneur. Arnie Roberts, a ?natural? marketing whiz, was also one of the best ad designers in the city. Weaver Lilley, a photographer with a keen eye, was shooting some of the most exciting ads in town. What did they know about restaurants? Not a great deal, but they were able to open a restaurant that has one of the longest and most successful track records in Philadelphia. Of course, $6000 was not enough. It would require the additional help of four more partners (making the total investment a very modest $14000). One of those partners was the first Chef, Tommy Hunter. He eventually left FSS with Jay to start the Restaurant School. Jeanine Autret was a journalist and contributor to the Philadelphia Bulletin. Bud Bretschneider, a carpenter, was responsible for the construction of the restaurant. Annie Perrier, was the wife of George Perrier, chef and owner of Le Bec Fin. Although she had not worked in a restaurant, she brought along a great deal of George?s help and her own terrific sense of humor. Back in those days, a sense of humor was an important thing. The physical plant was ancient. The refrigeration was supplied by a series of second hand apartment refrigerators lined-up in a row. Desserts were being carried in from Jeanine?s apartment kitchen up the street. Everybody was over educated. The dishwasher had a PhD. The entire wait staff had college degrees. But except for Tom Hunter, no one had been trained for what they were about to do. A crash course in the running of a restaurant was about to begin. It was very difficult but we had a lot of fun. Six months after the restaurant?s opening, on a Saturday night, a line of waiting customers could be seen stretching out the door, down the block and around the corner of 21st and Spruce streets. Unfortunately, many of those people never made it into Friday Saturday Sunday that night due to the slow turnover. However, those that did returned home with fantastic reports of fabulous food, inexpensive prices and a captivating atmosphere. Now over 39 years have passed and many of the faces have changed. However, the traditions of quality food, fair prices and charming atmosphere are alive and well at Friday Saturday Sunday and continue to drive this restaurant?s popularity. Philadelphia Life names Friday Saturday Sunday Best Romantic Dining "It may be on the tiny side, but that's all right because this romantic gem in Rittenhouse Square is designed for getting close. In addition to the excellent cuisine, this dimly lit charmer offers a great wine list, terrific martinis and experience designed to keep your eyes squarely on the man or woman sitting in front of you."

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Stephanie W.
5/26/2025

Vibes: classy, intimate but approachable; bring a friend or a few; on the bustling, louder side Tasting notes: - Snacks: appreciated the rundown and then the order of eating; favorite was the...

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Araba N.
6/5/2025

A+ on the novelty of the courses and the presentation of the food. Also, I loved the decor and overall ambience of the restaurant. Friday Saturday Sunday set expectations extremely high with...

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Reena D.
11/10/2024

Best meal I've had in Philly so far. Michelin worthy. 8 course tasting and the whole meal was incredible but the first 2 dishes blew us away. Great start! So much flavor in the 3 pieces of the...

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Kate F.
9/22/2024

Absolutely incredible dinner from start to finish with delectable food, impeccable service, and an overall stellar experience. It's easy to see why they were awarded the 2023 James Beard Award for...

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Ritesh S.
4/20/2024

Ahhh can I go here everyday?! What an absolute treat to dine here! It's a tasting menu so the experience delivers on that fancy mystique and coupled it with a homey, comfortable ambiance. We had...

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