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1. Buddakan - Philadelphia

4.7

Exceptional(11385)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • Old City

Booked 185 times today

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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2. Steak 48 - Philadelphia

4.8

Exceptional(5144)

Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Rittenhouse Square

Booked 93 times today

At Steak 48 in Philadelphia, we serve the finest steaks and high-quality seafood in an intimate and vibrant setting. The diverse menu at our Philadelphia steakhouse location will satisfy any personal craving, as we serve the best USDA prime steaks, succulent seafood and shellfish along with inventive and classically inspired side dishes and appetizers. Our master butchers custom cut 28-day wet-aged steaks by hand for cooking in our 1800-degree broiler. Much of our beef comes from Midwestern farms in Michigan and Wisconsin as well as premium Wagyu beef brought in from the Mishima Reserve. Enhance your meal with a hand-crafted cocktail made from local ingredients. Make your reservation today. We can't wait to see you!

3. The Dandelion

4.7

Exceptional(8164)

Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Center City

Booked 164 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.

4. Amada PHL

4.7

Exceptional(8743)

Price: Expensive

• Spanish • Old City

Booked 66 times today

Amada is an Andalusian tapas bar & restaurant where Chef Jose Garces embraces the rich traditions of Spanish gastronomy while incorporating avant-garde cooking techniques in a gorgeous rustic-chic settingSpecialties of the HouseSpanish Octopus, Garlic Shrimp, Tortilla Española, Paella Valenciana, Whole Roasted Suckling Pig (Call to order 72 hours in advance, excluding Sundays), Seasonal Sangrías, Cocktails, and Wine.Private Parties: Amada welcomes groups of all sizes. Festive settings, service and menus are perfect for intimate dinners with friends, special occasions and holidays, corporate meetings and staff parties. Events can be booked throughout the restaurant and in our private dining rooms seven days a week. For parties of 10 or more, please call our private events team at 267-284-7979 or email events@garcesgroup.com

5. Mawn

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Price: Expensive

• Cambodian • Bella Vista

Mawn is a noodle house with “no rules,” and the first restaurant for Chef Phila Lorn and his wife Rachel, who bring with them close to 20 years of experience in Philly’s restaurant scene. Phila, pronounced “Pee La,” broken English for Philadelphia, is a first-generation Cambodian-American chef. The first in his family to be born here, his parents and siblings came to Philadelphia as refugees in 1985 after surviving the war in Cambodia.Mawn, which means “chicken” in Khmer, the Cambodian language, represents more than one thing. To Phila, chicken was at every meal growing up, and to his parents, chicken represented peacetime. During the war and genocide of the Cambodian people, there was mostly only what was found in nature to eat, including rice and salt. If there was chicken, it meant no war. At the end of that dark time, recipes were lost, and culture was wiped out, but through survival, a new authenticity was born.

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6. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Philadelphia, PA | Logan Square (The Granary)

4.9

Exceptional(947)

Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Art Museum

Booked 24 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!

7. Vernick Fish

4.7

Exceptional(2225)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Center City

Booked 63 times today

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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8. La Fontana Della Citta

4.3

Awesome(2032)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Rittenhouse Square

Booked 65 times today

Jersey Shore pilgrims might be familiar with La Fontana Del Mare ("The Fountain of the Sea"), the award-winning restaurant in Strathmere. Owner Rafael Kupa is excited to bring his most popular dishes to Philly at this new "Fountain of the City," a 100-seat BYOB right off Rittenhouse Square.

9. AMINA

4.5

Awesome(1388)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Southern • Old City

Booked 91 times today

Owner Felicia Wilson and Chef Partner Darryl Harmon, who hails from Gouldstown, NJ in Cumberland County, which is considered the oldest black community in the U.S., is an award-winning chef for The Lure Group in New York City. He previously served as the Executive Chef at the Water Works Restaurant in Philadelphia between 2007 and 2012.

10. Bastia

4.8

Exceptional(133)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Fishtown

Booked 33 times today

Leisurely cafe by day, Bastia transforms to a Mediterranean restaurant by night and draws culinary inspiration from the sun-drenched islands of Corsica and Sardinia

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GregVIP
Washington, D.C. Area •15 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Great pub, great service, and the beet salad and Ceasar were delicious. The environment is great, and the beer and wine selection is a perfect match for the menu.
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The DandelionPrice: Moderate• Gastro Pub• Center City
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4.7
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Michelle
Philadelphia County •5 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
We visited Amada during Philadelphia restaurant week. We arrived for our reservation slightly early and were seated in the back room, where it was rather dark and chilly. We moved to another table away from the windows for warmth and light. However, when we ventured back into the main restaurant it was substantially warmer, cozier, and more vibrant. Few other tables were occupied in the back so the ambience was disappointing. The food was fabulous so here's the tip: ask to be seated in the main area or sit at the bar and get served your food there!
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Amada PHLPrice: Expensive• Spanish• Old City
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4.7
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Nadiyah
Philadelphia County •17 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Amazing! The service is impeccable, the food is always delicious! This is still my favorite restaurant after several years!! Also the personalized birthday card from the Manager for my Daughter’s birthday is such a game changer! Customer service at its finest!:-)
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Steak 48 - PhiladelphiaPrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• Rittenhouse Square
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4.8
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jasmineVIP
Baltimore / Maryland •18 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Food was amazing. I had the Buddakhan Sashimi and the Seabass. My date had the bao buns /and Cod. Beautiful restaurant. Great ambiance
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Buddakan - PhiladelphiaPrice: Expensive• Asian• Old City
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4.7

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1. Buddakan - Philadelphia

2. Steak 48 - Philadelphia

3. The Dandelion

4. Amada PHL

5. Mawn

6. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Philadelphia, PA | Logan Square (The Granary)

7. Vernick Fish

8. La Fontana Della Citta

9. AMINA

10. Bastia

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