
Caramel Appletini, Black Cherry Cosmo, and Seafood Unlimited's bar mosaic
Not enough can be said about the welcoming atmosphere of Seafood Unlimited in Rittenhouse. I went in for cocktails, not intending to stay too long, but found myself still at the barstool hours later. This is an easy thing to do with the family-like employees of the restaurant and bar, and the patrons who are part of it. It also helps that Seafood Unlimited’s happy hour lasts from 5–close. No closing up shop at 7pm here.
For the cold winter months, Seafood Unlimited has fixed up some lovely seasonal cocktails for a very reasonable $8 a pop. These are sure to warm you for your walk home later. Check out the list.
Frostbite: Tequila, white crème de cacao, blue Curacao & cream. This was one of my favorites. Besides looking pretty, it was a very nice mix of liquor & cream, with the hint of tequila lasting after each sip. Perfect for someone like me who loves the dangerous booze.
Yuletide: vanilla vodka, peppermint schnapps, cream, cinnamon & grenadine. Another joy to look at. It has a very minty kick, though, so I would suggest you save this one for your after-dinner drink.
Milky Way Martini: Skyy vodka, coffee liquor, crème de cacao & cream. This isn’t an original, but it is tasty nonetheless. It was so good we convinced the guy sitting next to us at the bar to order one!
Cinnamon Apple Manhattan: Jim Beam, Dekuyper Sour Apple Pucker, apple cider & cinnamon. A refreshing twist to an old fave.
Black Cherry Cosmo: Red Stag, triple sec, lime, cranberry, sour mix & coke. This was hands-down our favorite cocktail on the fabulous list. It was a yummy concoction somehow tasting like berry jam. But this one’s dangerous, folks, you can’t taste the booze in it. But I promise it’s there.
Pumpkintini: Vanilla vodka, pumpkin liquor, splash of OJ. This cocktail is definitely for the sweet tooth who can handle their liquor. There was literally only a splash of OJ. But I’m not complaining.
Caramel Apple Martini: sour apple pucker, vodka, butterscotch schnapps. Another fan favorite that tastes just like a candied apple from the carnival, without the nuts. I may have stuck my finger in the glass to get every drop of caramel out. I may have.

Seafood Unlimited's fried calamari... only $5!
Now, with your winter cocktails you will definitely want some apps, so check out SU’s $5 bar menu that includes some fantastic dishes like the awesomely succulent fried calamari (above) and the popular buffalo shrimp – not too spicy, perfectly accompanied with bleu cheese and surprisingly filling.
Swing into Seafood Unlimited after work, and come join the family.
Seafood Unlimited
270 South 20th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103-5601
(215) 732-9012
www.seafoodunlimited.com