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1. Moshulu
4.4
Awesome(8811)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Penn's Landing
Booked 86 times today
Moshulu is an extraordinary dining experience aboard a ship in Philadelphia, ideal for special occasions. Reviewers rave about the upscale ambiance, attentive service, and exquisite food. It's often praised as a perfect place to celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, and other special events. The unique dining setting, with options to dine indoors or outdoors, adds to the overall experience.
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2. Bistro Romano
4.9
Exceptional(5086)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Society Hill
Booked 14 times today
This Historic Landmark in Society Hill, just off Headhouse Square, nestled in an 18th century granary, will stimulate your senses with an ambiance of candlelight and casual elegance while creating an unforgettable dining experience. Voted a “Best of Philly” Restaurant, guests enjoy Bistro Romano’s acclaimed Regional Italian Cuisine with an innovative twist and rave of the award-winning Caesar Salad and house-made pastas. Don't miss the Wine Cellar Experience, a secluded table for two or four guests, rose petal topped table, 5 course Chef Tasting Menu, with limoncellos to finish. Our Wine List has received the prestigious Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence (Two Glasses). Over 700 wine selections, including 20 by the glass. Celebrating 37 years on Lombard, we look forward to your arrival.
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3. Provenance
new
5.0
Exceptional(12)
Price: Very Expensive
• French • Society Hill
Booked 5 times today
Join us for a modern approach to classic French seafood with a subtle Korean influence through an extensive tasting menu by Nicholas Bazik!Provenance is a reference to our dedication to sourcing the best, high-quality ingredients while also partnering with like-minded local purveyors, farmers, and artisans. We are a non-tipping restaurant, so a 20% service charge is added automatically to your bill. This ensures that our staff are paid a fair wage.If there are any dietary restrictions, please let us know as soon as possible, so our kitchen can try to make necessary adjustments. Please note that our kitchen may not be able to accommodate any undisclosed or unconfirmed dietary restrictions.
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4. Roxanne
4.6
Exceptional(41)
Price: Expensive
• American • Queen Village
Booked 4 times today
Welcome to Roxanne—a brilliant, wild, revolutionary project by chef Alexandra Holt, sparked behind a purple door in South Philly two years ago. Named after her mother, Roxanne is a true labor of love. The vibe is cozy, open, and personal: with an open kitchen, you’re right in the action, catching Alexandra plating each dish and pouring her journey into every detail.Tables are handcrafted by Alexandra and her mom, the entire space designed with their hands. Roxanne’s menu brings ‘American Expressionism’ to the plate, inspired by Alexandra’s life across 30 countries. Expect fearless flavors—seafood, a burger, caviar, organ meats; there’s nothing off-limits.Whether you’re here for the tasting menu at reserved tables, exploring the à la carte board, or diving into the bar snacks with a drink, Roxanne is all about big, unapologetic vibes and dishes crafted with passion.
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5. The Twisted Tail
4.4
Awesome(1628)
Price: Moderate
• American • Society Hill
Booked 4 times today
The Twisted Tail is a bi-level restaurant, bar and live music venue featuring a charcoal-fired grill, a wealth of bourbon selections and the rollicking ambiance of a "juke joint" (or old school Southern music hall). The inventive menu highlights ingredients in their simplest form, flame-broiled over live coals for rich, authentic flavor.Inside a warm, welcoming dining space makes The Twisted Tail South Street’s best place to catch a band - and a bite.
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6. Talula’s Garden
4.9
Exceptional(13590)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Washington Square
Booked 134 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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7. SkyHigh
4.7
Exceptional(3083)
Price: Moderate
• Cocktail Bar • Center City
Booked 62 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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8. Buddakan - Philadelphia
4.8
Exceptional(11523)
Price: Expensive
• Asian • Old City
Booked 62 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. Fork - Philadelphia
4.8
Exceptional(5257)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Old City
Booked 41 times today
Fork has been part of Philadelphia's exciting dining scene for over 25 years. Always evolving , Fork has stayed true to its mission, with a commitment to seasonality, carefully sourced local ingredients grown and produced by local farmers, producers and fishermen. Located in Old City, a neighborhood of art galleries, shops and independent small businesses, Fork is completely consistent with that spirit. The dining room includes gorgeous contemporary murals and a newly updated central bar where you can watch the action in our open kitchen or relax and enjoy the warm hospitality offered by our team.James Beard Winner-Outstanding Restaurateur, Ellen Yin, 2024James Beard Foundation Finalist - Outstanding Restaurateur, Ellen Yin, 2018, 2019, 2021; Best Chef Mid-Atlantic, Eli Kulp 2016Esquire - "100 Restaurants We Can't Afford to Lose" 20% gratuity added to all parties of 6+.
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10. Butcher & Singer
4.8
Exceptional(9047)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steak • Center City
Booked 62 times today
Butcher & Singer is a classic American chophouse perfect for special occasions. With its sophisticated, relaxed clubhouse setting and hand-cut steaks and chops, it's described by reviewers as 'impeccable', 'stunning', and 'perfect' for celebrations. The ambience is characterized as 'quaint', 'classy', and 'elegant', with leather booths, dark wood paneling, and low lighting. The service is consistently noted as 'first-rate', 'attentive', and 'graceful', making it a must-return restaurant for future celebrations.
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