Best Hot Spot Restaurants in Camden

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AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodSpanishPizzeria

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Burlington CountyPhiladelphia

Neighborhoods

Center CityMarltonMoorestownOld CityQueen VillageRittenhouse Square

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CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

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All dining options

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James Beard Award

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18 restaurants available nearby

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1. Saloon Restaurant

4.9

Exceptional(2740)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • South Philly

Booked 88 times today

Saloon Restaurant is a hot spot because of its authentic, high-quality Italian cuisine and welcoming ambiance. Customers rave about the 'outstanding' service, 'amazing' food, and 'beautiful surroundings.' The 'unique and interesting' setting, which includes two dining rooms and a vintage bar, adds to the appeal. The restaurant's consistent quality and excellent value also make it a favorite among locals and visitors alike.

2. Talula’s Garden

4.9

Exceptional(13619)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• American • Washington Square

Booked 121 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.

A photo of Buddakan - Philadelphia restaurant

3. Buddakan - Philadelphia

4.8

Exceptional(11534)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Asian • Old City

Booked 58 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.

4. Amada PHL

4.6

Exceptional(8818)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Spanish • Old City

Booked 4 times today

Amada is an Andalusian tapas bar & restaurant where Chef Jose Garces embraces the rich traditions of Spanish gastronomy while incorporating avant-garde cooking techniques in a gorgeous rustic-chic settingSpecialties of the HouseSpanish Octopus, Garlic Shrimp, Tortilla Española, Paella Valenciana, Whole Roasted Suckling Pig (Call to order 72 hours in advance, excluding Sundays), Seasonal Sangrías, Cocktails, and Wine.Private Parties: Amada welcomes groups of all sizes. Festive settings, service and menus are perfect for intimate dinners with friends, special occasions and holidays, corporate meetings and staff parties. Events can be booked throughout the restaurant and in our private dining rooms seven days a week. For parties of 10 or more, please call our private events team at 267-284-7979 or email events@garcesgroup.com

5. Fitzon4th

4.8

Exceptional(548)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Vegan • Queen Village

Booked 14 times today

Nestled in the heart of Queen Village on historic Fabric Row. Family owned, Fitz on 4th offers a modern, plant based tapas experience in one of Philadelphia's most vibrant neighborhoods. Our menu is crafted for sharing, featuring globally inspired small plates made with fresh, high-quality local ingredients. Since opening in 2022, Fitz on 4th has garnered significant acclaim. Eater Philadelphia recognized us as one of the "Best Restaurants in Philadelphia Right Now." 6abc Action News featured us among the "Top New Restaurants in Philadelphia," noting our "beautifully modern with an earthy atmosphere."Our warm and stylish atmosphere blends modern elegance with a laid-back neighborhood feel, making it the perfect setting for a lively night out, intimate date, or special celebration. Every visit promises something new.

6. The Twisted Tail

4.4

Awesome(1630)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Society Hill

Booked 19 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.

7. Fia Philadelphia

4.4

Awesome(157)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Center City

Booked 5 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.

A photo of LaScala's Fire - Philadelphia restaurant

8. LaScala's Fire - Philadelphia

4.7

Exceptional(3319)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Italian • Old City

Booked 14 times today

LaScala’s Fire, located in the heart of Philadelphia, is a fresh and vibrant addition to the Center City community! With a blend of Italian and American dishes, decadent desserts, handcrafted cocktails, 16 craft beers on tap and more, this will surely become your new favorite spot to eat in the city!

9. The Love

4.8

Exceptional(7887)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Rittenhouse Square

Booked 136 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.

10. Barclay Prime

4.9

Exceptional(5604)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Rittenhouse Square

Booked 64 times today

Barclay Prime is a luxury boutique steakhouse serving a traditional yet modern menu in a comfortable & contemporary setting.

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Michele
Denver / Colorado •9 reviews
4.0
Dined today
We arrived at 8:30 for our reservation. We waited a minute or two before being shown to our table. We weee seated in the far corner in the front of the restaurant. This was a little confusing because there were several tables unoccupied closer to the middle where the Ambience was much better. I was looking at the servers station my whole meal. The dim sum sampler appetizers were delicious. We ordered shrimp lomein, lobster fried rice and scallop noodle dish. Everything was delicious
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Buddakan - PhiladelphiaPrice: Expensive• Asian• Old City
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4.8
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ChrisVIP
Philadelphia County •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Wonderful food and service. Sat on the patio and it was lovely in July
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Talula’s GardenPrice: Very Expensive• American• Washington Square
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4.9
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ReginaVIP
Philadelphia County •32 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The food and service were excellent as usual! Staff always makes you feel welcome!
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Saloon RestaurantPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• South Philly
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4.9
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MichaelS
Philadelphia County •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We've been to Fitz on 4th a number of times and it always is outstanding! Food is excellent, menu varied. Very comfortable, attentive wait staff. We appreciate that it is kosher as well as vegan.
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Fitzon4thPrice: Expensive• Vegan• Queen Village
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4.8
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Lisa
New York City •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jul 5, 2025
Excellent food service and value for the meal everything was amazing
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Amada PHLPrice: Expensive• Spanish• Old City
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4.6

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