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1. Barclay Prime
4.8
Exceptional(5585)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Rittenhouse Square
Booked 53 times today
Barclay Prime is a luxury boutique steakhouse serving a traditional yet modern menu in a comfortable & contemporary setting.
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2. The Love
4.8
Exceptional(7824)
Price: Expensive
• American • Rittenhouse Square
Booked 148 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. Talula’s Garden
4.9
Exceptional(13583)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Washington Square
Booked 152 times today
Behind the wrought iron gate, past the herbaceous patio and through the atrium is Talula's Garden, the warm and elegant Washington Square eatery from Aimee Olexy and Starr Restaurants. The modern menu, prepared with carefully-sourced ingredients and a light European touch, changes with the seasons. The artful cuisine, hospitable staff, sustainable spirits, and a focus on cheese make the dining experience here incredibly memorable.
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4. The Dandelion
4.7
Exceptional(8290)
Price: Moderate
• Gastro Pub • Center City
Booked 92 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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5. Saloon Restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(2725)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • South Philly
Booked 18 times today
Entering the Saloon, a family owned restaurant since it opened in 1967 is a bit like stepping into Philadelphia's past. Dark oak paneling, shiny brass and authentic local antiques create a warm congenial and casual atmosphere. The choice of two comfortable dining rooms each with its own vintage bars make dining and conversation a relaxed and enjoyable experience. Both bars feature a delicious and moderately priced food menu. The menu is Italian with seafood specials such as grilled octopus and dover sole. Saloon steaks and veal chops are legendary. Many prefer a plate of fried long hot peppers to compliment the steaks. All desserts and gelatos are made on the premises daily. The Saloon is a Philadelphia neighborhood bar and restaurant with a national reputation. And the parking is FREE!
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6. a.kitchen
4.8
Exceptional(2207)
Price: Expensive
• French American • Center City
Booked 19 times today
a.kitchen, situated in Hotel AKA Rittenhouse Square, is a French-inspired American restaurant led by Executive Chef Eli Collins. The bistro-style menu offers everything from small plates to more traditional lunch and dinner options. Known for its innovative wine list, a.kitchen is a top destination for natural and terroir-driven wines from regions around the world. Reservations are available for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner.Adjacent to a.kitchen, a.bar offers a cocktail-focused experience along with a menu of snacks, burgers, salads, and seasonal dishes. Guests of Hotel AKA Rittenhouse Square can also enjoy in-suite dining for a more private experience.
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7. Estia - Philadelphia
4.8
Exceptional(8975)
Price: Very Expensive
• Greek • Center City
Booked 22 times today
Estia in Philadelphia is a vibrant bar scene, known for its fresh Greek cuisine and inviting Mediterranean atmosphere. Reviews rave about the 'fabulous atmosphere', 'great service', and 'amazing ambience'. It's often described as a lively place, especially before theater performances, with a great selection of cocktails and wine. The staff is praised for being friendly and attentive, contributing to the overall charm and ambiance of the restaurant.
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8. Buddakan - Philadelphia
4.8
Exceptional(11522)
Price: Expensive
• Asian • Old City
Booked 63 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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9. Fia Philadelphia
4.5
Awesome(151)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Center City
Booked 4 times today
Located in Midtown Village, Libertine is Derek Davis’s contribution to the Philadelphia food scene and celebrates the history and future of our great city. Chic, sophisticated and playful, the indoor dining and bar area with seasonal outdoor seating running along the entire length of the property at Spruce and 13th Streets. The contemporary American menu is planned seasonally around what is available and freshest at the markets and complimented by scratch specialty concoctions, 20 wines by the glass, and a significant handful of local craft beer. “Good Eating, Drinking and Fine Hospitality” is served every night of the week and brunch on the weekends.
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10. Fogo de Chao - Philadelphia
4.5
Awesome(5314)
Price: Moderate
• Brazilian • Center City
Booked 64 times today
Fogo de Chao in Philadelphia is a vibrant bar scene, as many reviews highlight. Customers love the 'cool spot downtown' vibe and the 'super cool' bar before dinner. There are also frequent mentions of the 'lively' atmosphere and 'cheap cocktails' that add to the bar scene. So, if you're looking for a fun night out with great food and drinks, this is the place to be!
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