Kelly's Seafood

Kelly's Seafood Family owned and operated since 1958. in 1958,William T. Quickly Kelly's Tavern became a popular place to enjoy Lunch and Dinner, or just a cold b**r.
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Kelly and his son Ron opened a luncheonette in the Bustleton section of Philadelphia, serving Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner. With the luncheonette business steadily growing, Bill and Ron decided it was time to move to a better location with more room, but still in the Bustleton area. In 1964 Adam's Bar was purchased on Old Bustleton Avenue, just a mile South from the Luncheonette, where they decided to change into a Seafood restaurant. The consistence of Kelly family members being present during operations stayed true, while the restaurant continued to serve quality seafood, chicken, pasta dishes, and meats. As the years passed, the menu continued to grow from fried Seafood and sandwiches, to Broiled, Sauteed, and All You Can Eat Specials. The Kellys were ready to expand the 80 seat restaurant, so in 1983 the connecting Drug Store was purchased. The result was a 150 seat dining room, a 20 stool bar, and Banquet facilities for up to 90 people. Ron's children Denise, Tim, Brett, and Brian joined the Restaurant full time to help serve the ever increasing number of customers from the Bustleton and surrounding areas

The third generation of Kellys have been working in the business since 1978, bussing tables, dishwashing, tending bar, and of course cooking all of your favorite entrees. Today, Kelly's Seafood offers a large menu for Lunch, Dinner, Take Out, and Catering. Over the years, Kelly's has been known for their ability to serve quality food at fair prices, in a clean and friendly atmosphere.

09/01/2026

The popular family owned Kelly’s Seafood 🦀 in the Northeast is closing after 68 years. I had several people reach out and request an illustration of Kelly’s. It is a much loved place and it will definitely be missed!

Sunday, August 30Doors lockedThank you Bustleton for 68 years!We appreciate you and we thank you ❤️
09/01/2026

Sunday, August 30
Doors locked
Thank you Bustleton for 68 years!
We appreciate you and we thank you ❤️

08/29/2026

Ariane, Philadelphia Inquirer, thank you❤️
Great video. You captured it all

08/29/2026

Kelly’s Seafood is a 4th generation family-owned restaurant in the Far Northeast section of Philadelphia. Their happy hours are a community staple. And their regulars are obsessed with a dish that has an ingredient most people would never think of eating.

But after 68 years in business the Kelly family is closing up shop.

So Inquirer Social Media Host, Ariane Datil swung by to meet the family and check out the soup with a cult following.

📝by Michael Klein / Staff
📹by Ariane Datil / Staff

William T and Ron KellyOur Grandfather and DadHeart and soul of Kelly’s Seafood ❤️❤️
08/29/2026

William T and Ron Kelly
Our Grandfather and Dad
Heart and soul of Kelly’s Seafood ❤️❤️

Flying into our final days…
08/28/2026

Flying into our final days…

Here’s an oldie. Guessing on the date … 1975-78Look at those prices!
08/26/2026

Here’s an oldie.
Guessing on the date … 1975-78
Look at those prices!

This is a not so great memory… crazy times we had here, but we did what we did. Thanks to our amazing customers who s...
08/25/2026

This is a not so great memory… crazy times we had here, but we did what we did. Thanks to our amazing customers who supported us during the pandemic! This was our outdoor seating.

08/23/2026
Happy Wednesday!We open at 11:30 today Our first van ❤️
08/19/2026

Happy Wednesday!
We open at 11:30 today
Our first van ❤️

Thank you
08/17/2026

Thank you

Address

9362 Old Bustleton Avenue
Philadelphia, PA
19115

Opening Hours

Wednesday 11:30am - 9pm
Thursday 11:30am - 9pm
Friday 11:30am - 9pm
Saturday 11:30am - 9pm
Sunday 1pm - 8pm

Telephone

+1 215-969-5950

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