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1. The Love
4.8
Exceptional(7875)
Price: Expensive
• American • Rittenhouse Square
Booked 167 times today
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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2. Continental Midtown
4.6
Exceptional(2877)
Price: Moderate
• American • Center City
Booked 100 times today
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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3. El Vez
4.7
Exceptional(7192)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican / Southwestern • Center City
Booked 87 times today
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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4. AVANA
4.4
Awesome(255)
Price: Moderate
• American • Center City
Booked 48 times today
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5. Tabachoy
4.7
Exceptional(110)
Price: Expensive
• Filipino • South Philly
Booked 28 times today
Tabachoy is a Tagalog nickname given to a friend or family member; it means chubby or fatty. We know it sounds mean, but Filipinos give each other inappropriately appropriate nicknames all the time. Your baby brother’s got some neck rolls? Tabachoy. Auntie’s six months pregnant? Tabachoy. Or your dad’s got a six pack, but just finished his third piece of bibingka? Tabachoy!We cook the food that got us made fun of in elementary school, when we opened our country crock “Tupperware” - the food that reminds us of home. We don't strive to make a better adobo than your mothers, but we do want to share ours with you.
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6. Scampi
4.9
Exceptional(70)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary Italian • Queen Village
Booked 5 times today
Scampi is a Queen Village BYOB. Taste edible tours through the regions of Italy with Chef Liz as your guide. Enjoy a buzzy atmosphere and relaxed vibe, bring a bottle or two of wine and some friends, and enjoy a deeper look into Italy's regional cuisines.
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7. Tria Rittenhouse
4.7
Exceptional(457)
Price: Moderate
• Wine Bar • Rittenhouse Square
Booked 19 times today
Welcome to Tria, Philly's original casual wine bar since 2004.Our two Center City wine bars have helped elevate Philly’s wine scene while keeping it fun. Tria’s seasonally curated wine, cheese and beer menus showcase super-cool smaller producers who are driven by passion. The friendly Tria team will help you discover new flavor sensations if that’s your jawn. If you prefer, we’ll bring you more wine and leave you alone. It’s all good.We love wine and it shows, but Tria above all is a community where guests come to relax and connect. There are no TVs or other distractions. The “concept” is for our guests to engage in conversation made livelier, deeper and cheerier by the wine. Cheers!
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8. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Philadelphia, PA | Logan Square (The Granary)
4.8
Exceptional(981)
Price: Moderate
• Japanese • Art Museum
Booked 41 times today
Founded in Tokyo in 1996, Gyu-Kaku has become the world’s #1 Japanese BBQ brand! Thanks to our devoted fans we have reached over 700 locations worldwide. Each day, hundreds of thousands of people gather around the table-top smokeless grill, a centerpiece of our dining concept, enjoying selections of premium meats, just off the grill, and other freshly prepared foods from our kitchens, inspiring laughter, conversation, and a magical dining experience.Our authentic yakiniku (grilled barbeque) dining experience crowns you the chef. Share a variety of delicious appetizers and premium cooked meats over a flaming grill, paired with Japanese sake, frosty cold beers, or other alcoholic and non-alcoholic options of your choice. We're the perfect spot to enjoy time with friends and family, organize an office party, or to spend quality time with your significant other! Before you go, don't forget to taste our best-seller Harami Skirt Steak or Prime Kalbi Short Rib among other must-try dishes!
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9. Paffuto
4.8
Exceptional(10)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Bella Vista
Booked 5 times today
Paffuto is a BYOB Italian cafe from chefs and co-owners Daniel Griffiths, Jake Loeffler, and Sam Kalkut. Paffuto is proud to recreate a modern Nonna's home. We are now offering an à la carte dinner service starting at 5:30 pm on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays! We gladly accept reservations and walk-ins. For parties of seven+, private event requests, or reservation changes, please email us at paffutophl@gmail.com. Parties of six+ are subject to an automatic 20% gratuity charge on their final bill.We hope to see you soon.
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10. Fringe Bar
4.5
Awesome(161)
Price: Moderate
• American • Society Hill
Booked 23 times today
Set on the Delaware River waterfront and located inside a historical riverfront pumping station, Fringe Bar is Philadelphia’s newest experiential, active fun space. As the latest addition to the FringeArts campus hub, the newly renovated bar and restaurant provide a highly versatile venue for unforgettable experiences year round. Dine indoors and enjoy our soulful pub cuisine featuring snacks and bites alongside an array of eclectic and funky beverage options enhanced by custom entertainment ranging from jazz ensembles, to funk bands, to cabaret, and more. Dining experiences are further accentuated by the soaring views of the Delaware River and Benjamin Franklin Bridge in our industrial-chic space directly adjacent to FringeArts’ renowned state-of-the-art 220 seat theater. Outdoors is Haas Biergarten, which serves as a vibrant, plant filled space in the warmer months and an intimate, cozy space in the cooler months.

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