Diners' Choice: Good for groups restaurants in Philadelphia

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Updated July 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants that are great for groups in Philadelphia? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

La Llorona Cantina Mexicana

4.9

4.9 (221)

$30 and under

Mexican

South Philly

About the restaurant

We look forward to having you dine with us and enjoy a memorable time filled with authentic Mexican Cuisine and finely crafted Cocktails. Brunch is served Saturdays & Sundays 11am to 3pm. Happy Hour : Tuesday - Friday 4pm to 7pm

Top review

MonicaVIP

Dined 6 days ago

My boyfriend and I absolutely love love love this place! It’s our go to date night! The food is always fresh and delicious! The service! The service!! Pablo, Pedro, and the manger (sorry don’t know his name) always makes us feel welcome and loved! The drinks are top notch food and service, cant say that enough! Must have is the passion fruit margarita!!! Chefs kiss!! And the crab tostadas!!! Wow!!! We tell everyone and anyone that’s listening how amazing this place is!!! I have now people from work that go their now and love it as much as we do!!! Thank you staff at La Llorona for an incredible experience every time!!! 🫶🫶🫶🫶💕💕💕

Spasso Italian Grill - Philadelphia

4.8

4.8 (2647)

$30 and under

Italian

Old City

About the restaurant

Spasso Italian Grill has been a neighborhood favorite for 23 years, specializing in homemade pasta, fresh daily seafood and tender veal all served at reasonable prices. Our relaxed atmosphere, personalized service & great food are sure to make you a regular. We have delivery options with Door Dash.

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William

Dined 7 days ago

This was a really solid restaurant. I would def go here again.

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Shiso Noodle and Sushi Bar

4.8

4.8 (64)

$31 to $50

Ramen

Bella Vista

About the restaurant

We are ecstatic to open a state of the art open kitchen, serving the two dishes we recklessly love and cannot live without...noodles and sushi! Our goal is to focus heavily on freshness and quality, as we make craft noodles and sushi for our guests. That also means we will be making everything from scratch, in-house. This includes soups, tare (sauces), toppings, and last but not least, fresh crafted noodles. We hope to see you soon as we serve you our favorite foods. Please follow us @ShisoNoodleSushi for updates.

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HollyVIP

Dined on May 30, 2025

Excellent food! Great cocktails and superb service.

Akwaaba Tea Salon

4.8

4.8 (99)

$31 to $50

Afternoon Tea

West Philadelphia

About the restaurant

Whether you come cute with your girls, make it a date with your mate, visit as a mommy-daughter duo or take time just for you, Akwaaba Tea Salon & Event Space offers 90 minutes of pure indulgence in a sophisticated sanctuary. Here’s where you can take a breath while you take a sip of fine, loose-leaf teas and experience a cultural spin on traditional English High Tea fare. Think deviled eggs with a chunk of Southern-fried chicken instead of egg salad finger sandwiches. And homemade peach cobbler and banana pudding upstage macaroons every time! Oh, and did we mention the live jazz music at our 1 pm Sunday seating?!

Akwaaba Tea Salon and Event Space is the latest hospitality experience from Monique Greenwood, the former Essence magazine editor-in-chief who took the lodging industry by storm with the 1995 launch of her award-winning Akwaaba Bed & Breakfast Inns, one of which is in Philadelphia, right down the street from the new tea salon and event space.

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JoAnne

Dined on Jun 15, 2025

Leslie we adore you! From the service, the attention to detail, the different tea selection to the food; everything was just fabulous! Don’t sleep on this place people. If we lived close, we would be there every day lol. Thank you for the wonderful hospitality and we will be back!!

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The Baring - High Tea Menu

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The Lancaster - High Tea Menu

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The Lancaster - High Tea and Live Music

Urban Village Brewing Company

4.7

4.7 (266)

$30 and under

American

Northern Liberties

About the restaurant

Urban Village Brewing is a vibrant and innovative brewery nestled in the heart of the city. With a rustic-modern and inviting atmosphere of indoor and outdoor seating. Boasting an impressive selection of handcrafted beers, from hoppy IPAs to rich stouts, their diverse range of offerings caters to every beer lover's palate. Whether you're grabbing a pint with friends, indulging in delicious wood-fired pizzas, or simply embracing the lively ambiance, Urban Village Brewing offers an unforgettable experience for all who step through its doors.

Outdoor Seating:
Fall/Winter
In the colder months the space is enclosed with canvas and vinyl walls to keep the eliminates out and heated with our radiant outdoor heaters. Although the space is heated please dress in warm layer during those colder days

Spring/Summer:
In the spring and summer it's an open air space with the awning there to protect from rain.

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Caroline

Dined on Jun 4, 2025

Comfortably fit our party of 7, food came out quickly, and drinks stayed coming! Plus, our dad forgot the bday cake and the staff was kind enough to bring a brownie and a candle for my mom. Thanks!!!

Red Owl Tavern

4.6

4.6 (1522)

$31 to $50

American

Old City

About the restaurant

Neighborly meets sophisticated at Red Owl, a modern tavern in the heart of Old City, just across from the Liberty Bell. Among soaring windows and cozy tables, the kitchen serves up smart, stylish takes on American staples (a cheesesteak never tasted as good as ours, made with premium shaved rib-eye). When paired with craft beers and classic cocktails, it’s a clever balance of fancy and familiar, with a dash of Philly flair.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

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Joseph

Dined 3 days ago

Business lunch on a busy Tuesday. Fantastic service, great flavors/portions, kitchen was keeping up with a full house. Go ahead, order the Cheesesteak. Thank you to Missy, Rich and their team of professionals.

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Experience

Smoked Out Saturdays — July 5 to Sept. 6

Philadelphia Distilling

4.6

4.6 (285)

$31 to $50

American

Fishtown

About the restaurant

At Philadelphia Distilling, our distilling team combines craftsmanship, science and skill to create a unique portfolio of premium spirits that rely on the agricultural integrity of authentically sourced grains and botanicals and the finest heritage equipment.

Hand-hammered copper pot stills from the fifth-generation Forsyth family and wooden fermentation vessels from Hall-Woodford, an iconic Philadelphia-based family business, are key points of difference for us—both in their construction value as well as the integrity of the spirits they help us to produce. We continue our batch-by-batch process, creating spirits that celebrate big, bold flavor.

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Ellen

Dined on Jun 28, 2025

Philadelphia Distilling is my favorite place. The drinks, the food and the service are always supreme. They make the best drinks I’ve ever had, every time.

Fogo de Chao - Philadelphia

4.5

4.5 (5322)

$30 and under

Brazilian

Center City

About the restaurant

Fogo de Chão is an internationally-renowned steakhouse from Brazil that allows guests to discover what's next at every turn. Founded in Southern Brazil in 1979, Fogo elevates the centuries-old culinary art of churrasco - roasting high-quality cuts of meat over an open flame - into a cultural dining experience of discovery. Please join us in our dining room, in our more casual Bar Fogo, or bring the Fogo Experience to you with Fogo To-Go or Catering. Visit our website to make a reservation or place an order.

Top review

WendyVIP

Dined 4 days ago

It may seem strange but I took two pescatarians to dinner at Fogo de Chao, where we all found more than enough to make an outstanding meal. We dined only at the salad bar aka Market Table. A great choice of items, from the expected lettuce and tomato to roasted eggplant and zucchini, heats of palm, a few cheeses, some smoked salmon, a variety of fruits, lots of salad-related edibles (from a chicken salad to a Brazilian bean salad and more). The wealth of choice made this an easy place for my two non-meat-eating friends to make a super dinner. The service was exceptional, even as we did a self-service meal Staff were appropriately attentive, even plying our table with a few on-the-house items from the kitchen (roasted plantain, roasted polenta, mashed potatoes, all very good). Yes, it's a big expensive, but it was worth it. One further note: the restaurant was pleasantly quiet, even as it filled with customers. What a pleasure!

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Casa Mexico - South Philly Barbacoa

4.4

4.4 (18)

$30 and under

Mexican

South Philly

About the restaurant

Casa Mexico, led by the talented Chef Cristina Martinez, is more than just a restaurant; it's a culinary journey through Mexican traditions, filled with authentic flavors and modern touches. Our signature dish, the barbacoa tacos, has been praised by critics and diners alike, earning local recognition for its exquisite taste. Located on 9th St in South Philly, our guests can enjoy a warm and welcoming atmosphere. We offer two dining settings, indoor and outdoor, perfect for an intimate dinner or a family gathering. At Casa Mexico, every dish tells a story of culture and resilience, inviting everyone to experience the heart of Mexico in every bite.

🇲🇽 Casa Mexico, por Chef Cristina Martinez, ofrece un viaje por las tradiciones mexicanas. Reconocidos por nuestras recetas únicas, estamos ubicados en 9th St South Philly, con opciones de ambiente interior y exterior. Cada platillo narra una historia de cultura y resiliencia, invitándote a disfrutar el corazón de México en cada bocado.

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LaurieVIP

Dined on Jun 28, 2025

The food and service is stellar at this amazing taco place. The Barbacoa is a must from the award winning chef. And every Olde is great too! Don’t miss this place.

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Experience

The Golden Handmade Tortilla

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The Golden Handmade Tortilla

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The Golden Tortilla

Scarpetta

4.3

4.3 (432)

$31 to $50

Italian

Rittenhouse Square

About the restaurant

The philosophy of Scarpetta’s kitchen is to create bold flavors by amplifying the essence of seasonal ingredients. The signature pastas are made in-house daily and are paired with the highest quality, locally sourced ingredients. The understated-yet-elegant approach to design creates an environment that is simultaneously stylish, welcoming, and inspiring.

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Steven

Dined on Jun 19, 2025

We go to this restaurant every month or so. Service and food are always exceptional. My wife is gluten-free and the kitchen is always extremely accommodating (they even have gluten-free bread that they provide pre-meal).

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Live La Dolce Vita at Scarpetta's Happy Hour

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