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1. Continental Midtown
4.6
Exceptional(2869)
Price: Moderate
• American • Center City
Booked 58 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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2. The Love
4.8
Exceptional(7841)
Price: Expensive
• American • Rittenhouse Square
Booked 112 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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3. The Dandelion
4.7
Exceptional(8298)
Price: Moderate
• Gastro Pub • Center City
Booked 77 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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4. Barclay Prime
4.8
Exceptional(5591)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Rittenhouse Square
Booked 45 times today
Barclay Prime is a luxury boutique steakhouse serving a traditional yet modern menu in a comfortable & contemporary setting.
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5. AVANA
4.4
Awesome(245)
Price: Moderate
• American • Center City
Booked 30 times today
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6. DePaul's Table - Modern Italian Steakhouse
4.7
Exceptional(1639)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Ardmore
Booked 27 times today
DePaul’s Table: Modern Italian Steakhouse has touches of Italian flavors, the finest cuts of steak, big chops, fresh seafood, seasonal vegetables, big salads and savory flatbreads. The 25-seat bar also features an extended raw bar area showcasing daily selections of towering displays of fresh oysters, shrimp cocktails, and other fresh seafood.A value-driven wine and cocktail program, included a curated list of wines by the bottle and glass, provide the perfect compliment to any experience. Complimentary Valet 7 days a week. Metered parking is available across the street at Schauffele Plaza or Cricket Ave Parking Garage.
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7. Tria Rittenhouse
4.8
Exceptional(452)
Price: Moderate
• Wine Bar • Rittenhouse Square
Booked 11 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. The Butcher Bar
4.5
Awesome(1621)
Price: Moderate
• American • Center City
Booked 7 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. Urban Farmer- Philadelphia
4.5
Awesome(2784)
Price: Moderate
• Steakhouse • Center City
Booked 14 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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10. Not Your Average Joe's Ardmore
4.1
Excellent(2165)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Ardmore
Booked 15 times today
Not Your Average Joe's Kitchen & Bar offers a menu inspired by American cuisine. Its menu is stylish, contemporary and includes fresh oysters, gourmet pizzas, rice bowls and a variety of burgers. During a daily Happy Hour, diners can also enjoy both drink and appetizer specials. Along with an array of beers, its menu includes wines and a wide selection of specialty cocktails. You'll further enjoy a casual and pub-like experience. Its décor includes an open kitchen, bench seating and a separate bar area with mounted flat screen televisions all around for watching sporting events.Not Your Average Joe’s Ardmore is located in the Suburban Square upscale open-air mall and farmers market. Conveniently close to Villanova University, Lower Merion High School, and Haverford College, our restaurant has dine-in, carry out, and delivery options to serve-up our creative cuisine any way you like it. 

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