Maggie's Waterfront Cafe

Philadelphia



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Ideal for
Cuisine
Known for
waterfront dining with live entertainment and sports viewing
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Price
$$$$ Moderately Priced
Local tip
A table booking is useful for evening visits or group gatherings, especially when live entertainment or a special event is scheduled.

Maggie’s Waterfront Cafe is a casual restaurant and entertainment venue on the Delaware River in Philadelphia. The setting combines dining with river views, making the cafe suitable for relaxed meals, social gatherings, sports viewing and evenings built around live entertainment.

The kitchen prepares familiar restaurant dishes from fresh ingredients, with food made daily and regular additions that bring seasonal variety to the menu. Food and drink menus are available, while weekly specials provide another way for returning diners to find something different. The atmosphere shifts throughout the week with live music, DJs, special events and televised sports, giving the venue a social, lively character beyond standard dining.

Maggie’s works for family meals, casual get-togethers and groups looking for a place to eat while following a game or listening to entertainment. The waterfront location adds a scenic element to dining without making the venue formal. Its late operating schedule also supports evening meals and entertainment, with the kitchen serving entrees during designated daytime and evening hours.

Private functions have dedicated options across three event spaces: the Riverview Room, the Courtyard Room and the Monroe Room. Each room offers a distinct setting, and the venue provides catering choices and event support for occasions such as weddings, corporate gatherings and casual celebrations. The enclosed Courtyard Room, river-facing Riverview Room and more secluded Monroe Room give hosts several formats to consider when planning a private event.

Maggie’s also accepts table bookings and online food orders. Delivery is available during operating periods, with orders ending before the kitchen closes. For diners seeking a riverfront restaurant with a broad social atmosphere, regular entertainment and space for both everyday meals and larger gatherings, Maggie’s Waterfront Cafe offers a flexible setting built around food, drinks and events.

Frequently Asked Questions

The venue suits families, friends, sports fans, diners seeking live entertainment and groups planning a casual gathering.
The scratch kitchen prepares familiar restaurant dishes with fresh ingredients, alongside seasonal additions and weekly specials.
The cafe is at 9242 N Delaware Ave, beside the Delaware River.
Maggie’s is open daily from 11:30 a.m. until 2 a.m.
Guests can book a table online through the venue’s reservation service.
The venue hosts private functions in three spaces: the Riverview Room, the Courtyard Room and the Monroe Room.
Sunday through Thursday, entrees are served until 9 p.m. and the kitchen closes at 10 p.m. On Friday and Saturday, entrees are served until 10 p.m. and the kitchen closes at midnight.
Guests with dietary requirements should discuss those needs with the venue when making a booking or placing an order.
Outdoor seating availability should be confirmed directly with Maggie’s before arrival.
Delivery orders are accepted until 30 minutes before the kitchen closes.

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