Diners' Choice: Most Booked restaurants in Philadelphia

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Updated September 05, 2024

Looking for the most booked restaurants in Philadelphia? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 500,000 new global diner reviews from the past month. We sort the results by location to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Parc

4.8

4.8 (17154)

$31 to $50

French

Rittenhouse Square

About the restaurant

Stephen Starr's stylish addition to Rittenhouse Square pays tribute to French cafe culture, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week, ideal for a quick bite or a leisurely meal. Parc recalls the chic brasseries of Paris, serving classic French fare in a charming space. Red leather banquettes topped with frosted glass provide a sense of intimacy. Details such as well-worn wooden chairs, vintage framed paintings and photos and antique brass fixtures transport guests across the Atlantic. French doors spill onto a sidewalk terrace covered by a dark red awning perfect for dining "en plein air."

Top review

Kevinvip

Dined 4 days ago

A wonderful experience on a beautiful afternoon !!

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4.9

4.9 (7076)

$31 to $50

American

Rittenhouse Square

About the restaurant

Aimee Olexy and Stephen Starr's The Love is a bi-level sanctuary features 150 seats, split between the main dining room, sidewalk seating, and an upper-level loft. The restaurant is a spirited and carefree neighborhood café celebrating everyday American cuisine. The menu is crafted around what’s truly seasonal and local, while the beverage program reflects the best of the region. This creative energy is matched by a front-of-house service staff passionate about providing homey hospitality morning, noon and night.

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shelly

Dined 3 days ago

I had a great evening with a friend. The restaurant was beautiful, we sat inside. We were there early but restaurant quickly filled up. The staff was very attentive to our needs. The food was cooked perfectly and very tasty. Unfortunately I didn't have room for dessert. Would definitely return again

Talula’s Garden

4.9

4.9 (13037)

$50 and over

American

Washington Square

About the restaurant

Behind the wrought iron gate, past the herbaceous patio and through the atrium is Talula's Garden, the warm and elegant Washington Square eatery from Aimee Olexy and Starr Restaurants. The modern menu, prepared with carefully-sourced ingredients and a light European touch, changes with the seasons. The artful cuisine, hospitable staff, sustainable spirits, and a focus on cheese make the dining experience here incredibly memorable.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 2 days ago

Impeccable ambience, food, service, value. Special spot!

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4.8

4.8 (8015)

$30 and under

Gastro Pub

Center City

About the restaurant

London's culinary revolution comes to Philadelphia with this unique gastro-pub. Cozy rooms and intimate bars create a storied, Old World aura, while updated seasonal takes on British food make up the menu. In keeping with tradition, our casks and tap craft beers are always rotating and classic family-style roasts are served on Sundays.

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Jennifer

Dined 2 days ago

I loved everything about this place. The food was great, the service excellent, and the ambiance is eclectic and unique. As well, I have a gluten allergy and my husband is vegetarian. We were both cared for well. Our server was extremely knowledgeable and careful to warn me of potential cross contamination. There was a gluten free menu and my husband had no problem finding (delicious) vegetarian options. I highly recommend this place. My husband and I will be back. Probably many times over.

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Popular dish

Dandelion Salad

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Beer Battered Fish & Chips

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Rabbit Pie

Buddakan - Philadelphia

4.7

4.7 (11235)

$31 to $50

Asian

Old City

About the restaurant

Stephen Starr’s Buddakan is a spectacular restaurant featuring exotic flavors of modern Asian cuisine with creativity and drama. Bon Appetit notes, "The mostly white space is striking, with a lit-from-within communal table in the middle of the room, a waterfall & a ten-foot, candle-bedecked Buddha. The religious icon watches over hip customers indulging in pan-Asian cuisine that far surpasses the fare usually found at hot spots like this." Newsweek reports, "Design also serves as a signifier for cuisine. You walk into Buddakan, one of the hottest new restaurants in Philadelphia, past a shimmering waterfall & Japanese river stones & you say to yourself, 'ginger-miso everything' even before you see the magnificent 10-foot Buddha dominating the dining room." Named one of “America's Top 50 Restaurants" by Travel & Leisure and 'Top Restaurant for Fun' by Gourmet, Buddakan has become one of the country's most talked about restaurants.

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Mike

Dined 2 days ago

Great atmosphere and good. I highly recommend it.

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Popular dish

Edamame Dumplings

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Crispy Calamari Salad

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Wasabi Mashed Potatoes

El Vez

4.7

4.7 (6972)

$30 and under

Mexican / Southwestern

Center City

About the restaurant

A contemporary Mexican restaurant, El Vez offers many unique items such as mahi mahi tacos, ahi tuna tostadas, carne asada and pasilla braised pork pozole. Enjoy their made-to-order guacamole & margaritas with fresh-squeezed juices. Top off your meal with "The El Vez," a flourless chocolate cake, peanut butter mousse and carmelized bananas.

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Charlievip

Dined 1 day ago

A fantastic and eclectic restaurant with a vibrant atmosphere. All of our entrees were delicious. The noise level is high but so is the energy. Service was spot on. Will be back again next time I’m in Philadelphia.

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Fogo de Chao - Philadelphia

4.5

4.5 (5173)

$30 and under

Brazilian

Center City

About the restaurant

Fogo de Chão is an internationally-renowned steakhouse from Brazil that allows guests to discover what's next at every turn. Founded in Southern Brazil in 1979, Fogo elevates the centuries-old culinary art of churrasco - roasting high-quality cuts of meat over an open flame - into a cultural dining experience of discovery. Please join us in our dining room, in our more casual Bar Fogo, or bring the Fogo Experience to you with Fogo To-Go or Catering. Visit our website to make a reservation or place an order.

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Stacey

Dined 4 days ago

The service was impeccable. Vic, our waitress, was so attentive and sweet. The salad bar was fresh, and everything on it was delicious. I will definitely be revisiting soon

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Popular dish

Creme Brulee

Experience

Silver Oak Wine Dinner

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Bar Fogo Features

Continental Midtown

4.6

4.6 (2576)

$30 and under

American

Center City

About the restaurant

Three full stories of fun await you at the Continental Mid-town. Whether you’re relaxing in the lounge, swinging in a basket chair on the jet-set mezzanine or taking in the night along the airy rooftop patio, it’s a total reprieve from the expected. The mouth-watering menu features bold and eclectic flavors, from signature jumbo lump crab pad thai and Szechuan shoestring fries to playful spins like cheesesteak eggrolls and French onion soup dumplings. Expertly mixed pop and retro cocktails ensure there’s something for everyone to sip on, no matter the occasion.

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Rosevip

Dined 2 days ago

Great evening, great food and great service!! Tge whole family enjoyed it

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Popular dish

Cheesesteak Eggroll

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French Onion Soup Dumplings

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Chicken Tikka Masala

SkyHigh

4.7

4.7 (2689)

$30 and under

Cocktail Bar

Center City

About the restaurant

Philadelphia's SkyHigh restaurant presents a chic and comfortable dining experience specializing in approachable Jean-Georges cuisine. Experience panoramic views and world-class service.

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Jane

Dined 3 days ago

Sky High is a great special occasion spot. for breakfast/brunch.. The view had to be the best in Philadelphia, truly incredible. The service and food were very good. The only miss was bringing us the check and taking some time to come back to collect payment. Yes, it was super pricey - $175 for 4 including tip without drinks and only 1 side apart from our meals - but a great experience.

Vernick Fish

4.8

4.8 (2136)

$30 and under

Cocktail Bar

Center City

About the restaurant

Vernick Fish presents Philadelphia’s own, Chef Greg Vernick’s exploration beyond the boundaries of a seafood restaurant. His ingredient-driven cooking style, paired with a love for global flavors, results in an inventive menu of fish and shellfish dishes, and a range of vegetable preparations. Taking a detailed, seasonal, and sustainable approach with small and large plate offerings, the kitchen brings new life to the favorite hallmarks of American oyster bar fare and raw bar. Complementing the experience are well-crafted cocktails, and a focused wine list of seafood-friendly white and sparkling offerings, as well as light, fresh reds.

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Jeannevip

Dined 4 days ago

Originally booked for a bar high top but switched to the lovely elegant dining room. Service was exactly what you would like in a fine dining atmosphere. We tried for lunch and look forward to dinner here very soon.

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Experience

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