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1. FRAME
4.5
Awesome(472)
Price: Expensive
• American • Old City
Booked 18 times today
Frame offers an intricately fused menu of flavors and influences in the form of a nostalgic late-night menu, seasonal dinner options, and smart craft cocktails. The alluring space encourages connection, encompassed by velvet-laced walls and intimate booth seating. Fueling new ideas surrounding the senses, Frame is best explored amongst friends through edgy food and drink choices.
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2. The Avery
4.2
Awesome(86)
Price: Expensive
• American • Old City
Booked 1 time today
Step into a world where sleek, modern design meets daring, next-level gastronomy. The Avery offers an upscale fine dining experience with a fusion flair, blending bold flavors and innovative techniques that will excite your senses. Our culinary team crafts dishes that push the boundaries of taste, while our expertly curated craft cocktails and mixology elevate every moment of your evening.Immerse yourself in a vibrant ambiance, where great music sets the tone for an unforgettable dining experience. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or indulging in a night out, The Avery promises a memorable adventure for food lovers and cocktail connoisseurs alike.Reserve your table today and discover why we’re the destination for those who appreciate the art of fine dining.
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3. BlackHen
4.3
Awesome(164)
Price: Moderate
• American • Old City
Booked 7 times today
Felicia Wilson-Bell and Executive Chef Darryl Harmon have teamed up for the second time to launch a newly successful restaurant – BlackHen Fried Chicken. Offering gourmet fried chicken unlike any other, this new venture is sure to amaze its customers. Plus, their unique take on brunch is not one to miss out on! With their first collaboration having been Amina Southern Cuisine, these two are familiar with success and are now back with an even greater menu of delicious eats.
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4. Mawn
5.0
Exceptional(127)
Price: Very Expensive
• Cambodian • Bella Vista
Booked 1 time today
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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5. Moshulu
4.4
Awesome(8808)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Penn's Landing
Booked 82 times today
Moshulu is one of the most unique dining experiences in Philadelphia aboard a ship. Dine indoors in our newly remodeled dining rooms or outdoors in the open-air or covered decks. Our menu features modern American fare including the freshest seafood, steaks, and sushi. Paired with seasonal craft cocktails, canned beer, and an extensive wine list. Reservations are recommended and available for indoor tables and outdoor dining under the covered tent. We look forward to seeing you!
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6. The Dandelion
4.7
Exceptional(8290)
Price: Moderate
• Gastro Pub • Center City
Booked 95 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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7. Continental Midtown
4.6
Exceptional(2862)
Price: Moderate
• American • Center City
Booked 66 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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8. Provenance
new
5.0
Exceptional(9)
Price: Very Expensive
• French • Society Hill
Booked 7 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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9. Charlie was a sinner.
4.7
Exceptional(2645)
Price: Expensive
• Tapas / Small Plates • Center City
Booked 33 times today
Charlie was a sinner. is located in beautiful Midtown Village Philadelphia. Charlie specializes in tapas-style small plates, served until 11:00PM daily. In addition, Charlie has a collective list of strong craft cocktails.
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10. Roxanne
4.6
Exceptional(40)
Price: Expensive
• American • Queen Village
Booked 1 time 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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