Moshulu, Philadelphia

Built in Scotland in 1904, Moshulu is the world’s oldest and largest four-mast ship still afloat today. After years of sailing cargo from one port to another, Moshulu now resides in Philadelphia, Pa., on the water at Penn’s Landing. Now a unique staple on Philadelphia’s fine-dining scene, this ship overlooks the Delaware River and offers a beautiful view for guests above deck at the bar or below in the dining room.

By day Moshulu is an impressive, historic ship, but by night the docked restaurant is lit up by lights strung from each mast circling high above the guests onboard the ship. With such a special exterior appearance, I was looking forward to checking out the interior.

Once inside, I was able to head upstairs and see the view of the sun setting at the beautiful bar, which I would highly recommend doing before heading in to the dining room below deck. The weather was perfect and the bar was lively while not being overcrowded, considering what a beautiful June night it was.

The menu is contemporary, classic American cuisine and offers a variety of options. With mac and cheese, lobster tails and sushi all available options to start, it was difficult to choose. As my entrée, I had the halibut with lump crabmeat, asparagus and potatoes. The portion was pretty large which was the only thing that stopped me from eating the entire thing since it was pretty great.

Overall, Moshulu is a landmark restaurant destination for scenery, history and a unique dining venue. The ship itself was the draw for me, but the food, service and company made the night an enjoyable way to check a Philly dining experience off my list.

Moshulu

401 S. Christopher Columbus Blvd.

Philadelphia, Pa. 19106

215 923 2500