76 Best Casual Restaurants in University City

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1. The Board and Brew Philadelphia

4.4

Awesome(10)

Price: Moderate

• American • University City

Booked 4 times today

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2. The Dandelion

4.7

Exceptional(8280)

Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Center City

Booked 117 times today

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.

3. Barclay Prime

4.8

Exceptional(5575)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Rittenhouse Square

Booked 47 times today

Barclay Prime is a luxury boutique steakhouse serving a traditional yet modern menu in a comfortable & contemporary setting.

4. The Love

4.9

Exceptional(7801)

Price: Expensive

• American • Rittenhouse Square

Booked 178 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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5. Continental Midtown

4.6

Exceptional(2847)

Price: Moderate

• American • Center City

Booked 89 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.

6. Moshulu

4.4

Awesome(8786)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Penn's Landing

Booked 88 times today

Moshulu is one of the most unique dining experiences in Philadelphia aboard a ship. Dine indoors in our newly remodeled dining rooms or outdoors in the open-air or covered decks. Our menu features modern American fare including the freshest seafood, steaks, and sushi. Paired with seasonal craft cocktails, canned beer, and an extensive wine list. Reservations are recommended and available for indoor tables and outdoor dining under the covered tent. We look forward to seeing you!

7. AVANA

4.4

Awesome(233)

Price: Moderate

• American • Center City

Booked 46 times today

Coming Soon!

8. The Butcher Bar

4.4

Awesome(1621)

Price: Moderate

• American • Center City

Booked 23 times today

BUTCHER BAR—the latest restaurant from the crew that brought you Varga Bar, Mercato and Valanni. We invite you to our restaurant that playfully celebrates “meat lovers and comfort foods” complimented with a bar featuring 16 beers on tap, 6 draft wines, and a whiskey-based cocktail program. Brunch is offered all weekend and Lunch is available Wed-Fri. Book your next business dinner, happy hour or birthday in our year round patio.

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9. Village Whiskey PHL

4.6

Exceptional(648)

Price: Moderate

• American • Rittenhouse Square

Booked 18 times today

Featuring a comprehensive selection of more than 200 whiskeys alongside what has been called the country’s best burger, Village Whiskey is an instant classic. Envisioned by Chef Garces as a spot where he and his team could enjoy a drink and a snack after a long night in the kitchen, the restaurant’s focal point is the central bar that is home to their near-encyclopedic catalogue of Chef Garces’ favorite spirit, whiskey. Our able bartenders shake and stir classic and contemporary cocktails in a space evocative of a Prohibition-era speakeasy. Our Whiskey Menu can be enjoyed with our Award-Winning Village Burger or Tasting Menus offered in our more intimate Dining & Tasting Room

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10. Urban Farmer- Philadelphia

4.5

Awesome(2779)

Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Center City

Booked 31 times today

In a world of white tablecloths and subtle snobbery, we're doing something rare: being real. We're less steak and more house. Our house - and yours. Urban Farmer was founded on the idea that combining responsibly sourced food, high-quality ingredients and down-to-earth values would create a new kind of steakhouse, where people could create memories and communities could thrive.

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76 restaurants available nearby

1. The Board and Brew Philadelphia

2. The Dandelion

3. Barclay Prime

4. The Love

5. Continental Midtown

6. Moshulu

7. AVANA

8. The Butcher Bar

9. Village Whiskey PHL

10. Urban Farmer- Philadelphia

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