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1. Tavola Restaurant
4.1
Excellent(2438)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Springfield
Booked 9 times today
Tavola Restaurant + Bar offers a one of a kind indoor and al fresco dining experience with a newly renovated and impressive outdoor patio featuring golf course views, fire pits, and relaxing atmosphere. Tavola offers an extensive bar menu with a robust wine list, beer list (including seasonals and crafts) and inventive signature cocktails made with fresh ingredients from our on-site vegetable and herb gardens. Tavola is open to the public daily, serving lunch, dinner, drinks and Sunday Brunch, with daily specials accompanied by live acoustic music (see our entertainment calendar for a full schedule). Advance reservations are recommended for all guests through Open Table and private parties are welcomed to contact our management team for accommodations. We look forward to seeing you soon!
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2. The Ridley House
4.0
Excellent(75)
Price: Moderate
• American • Folsom
The Ridley House is a New AmericanRestaurant & Bar modeled after a traditionalHall & Parlor Home. The space is comprisedof three unique rooms & seasonal outdoorbeer garden. Guests can enjoy options fromour rustic American Farm Fare menu,handcrafted cocktails, & robust selection ofcraft beer.____________________________________________________________________________________________________Thank you for choosing The Ridley House for your dining experience! We are delighted to host you and your guests. For parties of 12 or more, we offer a specially curated menu to ensure seamless service. Please note that an 18% Gratuity will automatically be added to the bill for parties of 6 or more. Additionally, we can accommodate up to four payment cards per check. Please note a card must be on file to confirm large reservations for 12+, we look forward to serving you!
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3. Iron Hill Brewery - Media
4.3
Awesome(2556)
Price: Moderate
• American • Media
Booked 9 times today
Welcome to Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant, where you'll find fine handcrafted beers, creative yet informal cuisine, and friendly, attentive service in a casual, upscale atmosphere. We're passionate about producing distinctive, full-flavored handcrafted beers, accompanied by fresh–from–scratch New American cuisine in a comfortable, casual atmosphere. Our goal has always been to provide food and beer that is inspired, consistently crafted and presented by a knowledgeable and courteous service staff.
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4. Streetlight Kitchen & Bar
4.1
Excellent(49)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Drexel Hill
A contemporary casual restaurant tucked away in the heart of Drexel Hill. Serving American Contemporary cuisine to locals and travelers alike, guests can take in the decor which is filled with historical photos of the surrounding area. The centerpiece of Streetlight, our bar, serves up craft cocktails made with local spirits and a tap list filled with a rotating roster of local breweries.
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5. Chickie's & Pete's - Drexel Hill
4.5
Awesome(344)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Drexel Hill
Booked 1 time today
Go to chickiesandpetes.com to book your seat for the Big Game! Go Birds!In July 2012, Chickie’s and Pete’s opened its first location in Deleware County, PA. The Drexel Hill location is just a short drive from the Springfield mall, conveniently located just minutes from I-476 and sits on Rt. 1. Chickie’s & Pete’s brings the ultimate stadium experience closer to home for our Delaware County fans! Now Chickie’s & Pete’s World Famous Crabfries®, and sensational seafood is never more than just a few minutes away!
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6. Parc
4.8
Exceptional(17961)
Price: Expensive
• French • Rittenhouse Square
Booked 265 times today
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."
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7. The Love
4.8
Exceptional(7814)
Price: Expensive
• American • Rittenhouse Square
Booked 145 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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8. The Dandelion
4.7
Exceptional(8286)
Price: Moderate
• Gastro Pub • Center City
Booked 82 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.
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9. SkyHigh
4.7
Exceptional(3060)
Price: Moderate
• Cocktail Bar • Center City
Booked 85 times today
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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10. Continental Midtown
4.6
Exceptional(2857)
Price: Moderate
• American • Center City
Booked 75 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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