Duck in still wearing your pajamas for a cup of Rival Bros. coffee, a red eye danish, and a loaf of bread for later, or bring out-of-towners here for a dinner that will impress. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Stop by for towering pork sandwiches and first dibs on early-season strawberries and asparagus: Read more.
Even in its thirteenth year, Marc Vetri continues to create the kind of flavors and ambiance that make you want to hang around long after dessert. Read more.
Morimoto, from Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto, serves authentic Japanese sushi and the freshest seafood dishes.
Cheesesteak ordering etiquette: for a steak w/ Cheez Whiz & onions, order “Whiz Wit.” If u prefer provolone & no onions, order “Provolone Witout.” Wanna go to the back of the line? Ask for fontina. Read more.
Order the Paesano, the Arista, or the Bolognese. Take out-of-towners here to blow their minds. [Eater 38 Member]
Locals in the know head north to this teeny Fishtown gem for sandwiches lovingly layered with tender, hand-pulled roast suckling pig, broccoli rabe, sharp provolone, and long hots.
The "fancy" donuts are inventive, the "hot fresh" are always right out of the fryer, and the chicken is unbelievable. Impossible to leave unhappy. Read more.
Classic farmers market shopping at its best. Who doesn't love the luxury of walking to a beautiful park & getting delicious fresh food? There's also cheeses, gluten free bakery, candy, wine & plants!
These artists whip up impressive displays in buttercream and cake, but we love them most for their geekiness, like Ron Swanson sugar cookies (available on Etsy) or a Battlestar Galactica wedding cake.
Get the Pulled Pork Italiano. The pork is seasoned overnight, roasted at a high temp, then braised for a garlicky finish. Read more.
Usually only open for lunch during the week, John's recently announced Saturday hours starting next weekend. For your out-of-town friends, this is a must-stop to impress. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
surprisingly, within the US, philly has the best gelato I've ever found...& this is it. I've been to both of the original central phila capogiro locations, & they are fantastic Read more.
Check out the citation from a 1920s enforcement raid by the door. It’s a memento of when McNally’s flouted Prohibition laws by secretly serving alcohol to its customers. Read more.
Try the Chicken Italiano - chicken, spinach, garlic, and sharp provolone. Tremendous hot sandwich.
"Screw Pat's! These are the best cheesesteaks in Philly, bar none." - Conan O'Brien
Try Tony Luke's Ultimate Cheesesteak Challenge -- 2 1/2 lbs. of beef over 1 lb. of cheese, fried onions and a 20-inch roll. As seen on Man v Food.
Tai Lake is the best Chinese restaurant in Chinatown. Having the option of live frogs, eels, crabs, and fish swimming in tanks at the front of the house ensures a fresh plate of seafood. Read more.
Early birds are rewarded since Johnny’s Hots closes by mid-afternoon. Ask for your dogs and sausages to be served with a fish cake on top.
An old-school Philly dining pioneer, Southwark has been serving farm-to-table dishes since before locavorism was "in."
Chef Pitsillides is a big personality and bigger talent behind the fire. His honest, no frills head-to-toe cooking is fad-free and delicious. Get the dips of the day, no matter what. Read more.
Get the Dan Dan noodles and the Sweet and Spicy Cucumbers. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Since 1945, John's has been the cornerstone of water ice in South Philadelphia. With just four flavors—Cherry, Lemon, Pineapple, and Chocolate—John's excels with its limited palate.
Absolutely must try the Paneer Tikka Masala ($9.95, BBQ Cottage Cheese cubes in raditional Makhani sauce). Getting some garlic naan to dip in the excess sauce is not a terrible idea either.
Unexpected Francophile delight in filter square. Simple French cafe fare and a backlog of Paris Match issues to peruse whilst enjoying your coffee and bread
The space might be kitschy, but Little Nonna's does serious old-school red sauce Italian fare.
Bill Addison: "Order 2 dishes: lobes of sashimi-grade scallops backstroking through buttermilk & a bowl of dashi decorated with trompe l'oeil, including gelatinized cubes of crème fraiche & pea pods." Read more.
Washington Square West's hipster-y, alternative noodle bar that dishes out ramen as well as any traditional Japanese soup shop, not to mention a number of other tasty Asian favorites.
Try The Glacé (a signature house-brewed iced tea) at this French/Lebanese sidewalk cafe. Warning: Non-Alcoholic Read more.
One man, one oven, amazing pizza. Joe Beddia is the face of Philly's high-end pizza renaissance, and everyone in town agrees it's the best. A must-visit for out-of-towners. [Eater 38 Member]
Tha best Indonesian chicken noodle bowl you can get in USA and you can order 1,5 portion for their noodle bowl cause one is too small but 2 is too much for me. Try their "nasi uduk" too :)
A late night diner with actual diner food. It's crazy after 2 on the weekends! Lots of people saying things like, "I'm not as think as you drunk I am!" Classic diner the rest of the time!
Chef Joncarl Lachman presents refined Northern European-inspired cooking in a spare East Passyunk corner BYOB. The herring and chopped liver are magnificent. Read more.
Great bartenders EXCEPT...The female bartender with dark hair and tattoos WILL short change you! She has done it to me and my friend numerous times. Count your change when she is serving! she shady!
The cocktails, using heavy liquor pours and no sugary mixers or syrups, include the double-gin/double-vermouth "4:31PM" and the squeezed-in-front-of-you grape juice & 6yr barrel-aged white rum. Read more.
While the feeling is speakeasy-esque, the drinks are all over the map with classics, punches and adventurous selections that include ingredients like Arbequina olive oil-washed mescal and cardamaro. Read more.
Ingredients are the star at Greg Vernick's bi-level American spot near Rittenhouse Square. Try the "toasts" as an appetizer. You'll love everything coming out of the wood-fired oven. Read more.
you'd be hard pressed to find more knowledgeable, sincere, tasteful, sexy coffeemin anywhere else this side of center city. #goodatlife
surprisingly amazing beer selection. got adequately crunk on a decent selection of beers.
A classic sit-down pizzeria from one of Philly's most renowned restaurateurs, Marc Vetri.
Order the cures-all burger or fluffy, chive-spiked scrambled eggs draped over tater tots — or be good with a tofu scramble or the super-cinnamon-y house-made lavender honey granola and a mimosa. Read more.
Sparse, efficient pho restaurant that defies the "fast, cheap or good, pick two" ethos. Excellent pho, but don't look for much else.
Staking its claim as Philly’s “best beer bar”, they’re running 20 taps w/ serious suds like Russian River Damnation, and North Coast Brother Thelonius. Bonus: Great daily specials. Read more.
A major destination for any Italian specialty food connoisseur and purveyor of hoagie fillings galore, Di Bruno Bros. makes a mean sandwich in its own right, with a high-quality olive-oil drizzle.
Duck away from the Rittenhouse retail flagships to find the beer bar in Philly, which’ll provide you with draft labels like the Dupont Avec les Bons Voeux and Russian River Damnation Read more.
Don’t miss the best pretzels anywhere, elevated by a beer-cheese sauce that makes them a worthy addition to any last-night-on-Earth fantasy menu.
For authentic cheap German fare without flying to Bavaria, you will love the proportions on their Wurstplatten (sausage platters) & huge beer steins. If you don't like rowdy, stay away on busy nights. Read more.
Grab a craft beer and some of the namesake sardines at this South Philly bar.
A tiny little whiskey bar set atop an Ethiopian restaurant in West Philly. Absolutely beloved by serious drinkers, whiskey freaks and cocktail hunters. Not bad for the beer drinkers, either.
Brunch favorites include the banana and chocolate hazelnut crespelle and the pesto and tomato frittata with thick home fries.
Go to Prohibition Tap Room. Order the Fried String Beans, get a recommendation for one of their taps from their knowledgeable bartenders and check out the totally random selection on the JukeBox. Tel Read more.
It's mussels are amazing as well as their beer selection. Just ask our own Mayor (of Philadelphia) who frequents this brew pub.
The new hotspot for tacos and modern Mexican food that is wowing the critics and locals alike. Follow their Twitter account for random daily dealage on some fantastic food. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
700 Club can be best described as a stellar house party. It’s got quirky decor, a great beer selection & a crazy dance floor. Don't be confused when you first walk in – the dance floor is upstairs! Read more.
The addition of Eli Kulp has kicked the experience at Fork up to a whole new level, and the critics and crowd have responded with glowing reviews and word of mouth. [Eater 38 Member]
it has been awhile since i was really excited about the inventiveness of a chef in philadelphia. at petruce, you can put your trust in any dish to be composed and seasoned perfectly.
At his elegant hacienda-style restaurant, owner David Suro, who grew up near agave fields in the Mexican state of Jalisco, serves drinks by mixologist Junior Merino and about 100 tequilas.
It’s a hellhole, yes, but it's barely changed. And everybody—from the corporate honchos to the hipsters to the skateboard kids to the old men with their behinds glued to the stools—gets along.
Will Reed's first bar is still his best, and the trailblazer for every gastropub in Philadelphia. Get the Duck Salad or the Smelts. Read more.
Milkboy first built its following with Milkboy Coffee outposts in Ardmore & Bryn Mawr, & has opened in a Center City location, making its coffee, veggie-friendly meals & live music available downtown.
A more authentic backup for when you can’t get into Franklin Mortgage. A perfect makeout bar because it’s pitch-black and has pictures of boobs everywhere. (Plus, the craft cocktails are delicious.)
These folks really understand their craft. I asked for a recommendation and I got a survey. My drink was exactly what I didn't know I wanted. Great music and atmosphere is just the bonus.
This is easily a favorite craft beer destination with its adjacent garden. Rolling a hot dog truck (with fried pickles!) adds to the cool factor as well. [Ultimate Al Fresco List] Read more.
Get a pitcher of margaritas ($15) or Yards draft ($3) during happy hour and if you like BBQ, don't pass up the Bell's 2 Hearted Wings! Check out our full review by tapping More Info! Read more.
The draft system is pretty attention-grabbing, with 40 taps carrying beer, wine, cider, and sodas. But this is also the only Tria with a full kitchen, serving flatbreads and elevated pub grub.
You can't go wrong with anything here. The M - Th 5 - 7 happy hour is perfect, as are their Sunday School specials. Plus the staff is so friendly and knowledgeable! One of my favorite places!
This isn't a great vegan restaurant, it's one of Philly's best restaurants, period. Don't sleep on this one. Read more.
Owned by a WSoP alumni Jill Weber, this wine bar in Graduate Hospital is an awesome spot for those seeking out eclectic wines.
Best burger, beer, & fries in Philly. Ask for Rachel, Dave, or Pete. If you enjoy Whisky, James has 'Paddy's' which is imported directly from Ireland. Good Times!!!
An indie Irish pub with a solid menu and real Irish people managing it and working the bar. Go if you want something to eat with all those drinks or just to get some work done (thanks to free wi-fi).
The bar menu is amazing! Great bar program; wine on tap is pretty cool! Looking forward to a full dinner.
1 Tippling Place has been quite the surprise. The cocktail lounge opened over the summer has been getting nothing but positive reviews as the city's most chill cocktail lounge.
WEEKLY PSN PASS SPECIALS: $2.75 Miller Lite & Lager pints + 1/2 price nachos & wings! RAINY DAY SPECIALS: Free Domestic Draft Pint!
Come to Ela for its foie gras w/ parsley root, gingerbread & huckleberry. Drinks include 25 crafts (six rotating on draft) like Ommegang Hennepin + a nice selections of reds and whites by the glass. Read more.
Excellent little brasserie with chef Paul Lyons (a graduate of Barbuzzo and Jamonera). The substantial $15 steak frites is an early hit. Try the octopus, and say yes to the crispy chickpea flatbread. Read more.
The best seating? A sturdy picnic table. The appropriate serving plate? A red-and-white paper basket. To its credit, the 3-course offering isn't billed as strictly authentic or traditional or genuine. Read more.
An old auto garage turned canned-craft-beer haven, Garage provides a laid back escape from the insanity of South Philly's frenetic neon-lit "Cheesesteak Vegas."
Enjoy our version of an open-air biergarten set in an industrial structure, creating a unique urban experience while having brews and brats.
A classic dive, full of PBR, problem drinkers and history. This is where the Citywide Special was invented. The best way to drink here is to slap $3.50 on the bar, ask for one, drink it, and repeat.
Chewy, fresh-baked laffa bread, crisp Haloumi piled over a smear of date jam, an exemplary raw kibbe, peppers stuffed with rice and walnuts & juicy housemade merguez sausage.
With a great beer list and a full menu served till 2 a.m. (which means frites and sausages right up until last call), Grace is the neighborhood bar you wish was in your neighborhood.
In the gorgeous Wetherill Mansion, the classic French fare has earned raves, while the wine list was praised by Craig LaBan in his three-bell review for both quality & fair pricing. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Philadelphia's oldest tavern (open since 1860!) offers a spot to grab a pint, watch the game and lap up local history in a spot that outlasted Prohibition. Try the "Iggletini" during football season.
Claim some Rittenhouse real estate outside Parc with an iced Vietnamese, croissant, and the Inqy.
While the main action at A.Kitchen might be happening among the local celebrities on the floor, the bar has excellent cocktails that perfectly marry classicism and modern mixology.
A smart drink list centered on hard-to-find biodynamic wines by the glass is the main attraction of this sleek bar in Philly's Rittenhouse Square.
The Sicilian: filled with prosciutto, sopressata, hot coppa, mortadella, roasted red peppers and super piquant sharp provolone on Sarcone's bread. Read more.
Great franchise. Glad they have this location on South Street. The turkey schwartzie is my favorite
At this bakery you'll find traditional and mini cupcakes, cupcake push-pops, undercover cupcakes (layers of cake and frosting in a mason jar), and the signature item: bacon chocolate chip cookies.
It looks like a dump, but amazing soup dumplings (Shanghai steamed buns). Put it on your spoon, bite a hole on top, sauce, slurp out soup, eat the rest. Crab ones have very little crab at the top fold
The only bad part of the deal is having to order your dough in advance early that morning or a day ahead. But, that's the price you pay for greatness. [Eater 38 Member]
The main event's the burger, 5.5oz. signature beef blend patties on a wild flour challah roll. Read more.
Have a michelada as you wash down a deep-fried liquid-nitrogen cheeseburger while dancing the night away under the Ben Franklin. Read more.
A 2011 New York Times article calls this Rittenhouse Square coffee shop (with their Kansas-based small batch roasted PT’s Coffee Roasting Company beans) “Southpaw Espresso at its finest.”
Nice, clean, modern place to get a quality brewed cup of joe. Also the baristas apologized for once having to subject everyone to Death Cab for Cutie. Now that's service!
Between its Stumptown and PT’s Coffee Roasting Co. beans and its one-of-a-kind La Marzocco machine, Queen Village’s Shot Tower Coffee turns out impeccable espressos.
University City coffee lounge Lovers and Madmen offers short-pulled espressos from its La Marzocco FB80 in a friendly, collegiate atmosphere.
If I made a list of my top-ten dishes of 2011, three would come from Olexy's big-city spot: braised rabbit with handkerchief pasta, soft-shell crab with spicy fennel pickle, and golden potato gnocchi.
Aaron Gottesman turns out some of the most perfect fried chicken you'll find anywhere, one of our favorite salads around (the mustard greens), and cult-favorite oyster sliders. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
In Riva serves beautiful Neapolitan-style pizzas and an impressive range of small plates.
Getting a reservation is tricky, but it's worth it for Nick Elmi's elegant, French-inspired food.
Bottle Bar East's a two-story beer-mart-cum-bar-cum-gastropub-cum-game-room that looks like a cross between the factory in Rudy... Ruuuudy... RUUUUDY... RUUUUUUUDY... and the ultimate beer bodega Read more.
Simply amazing. One of the best beer selection i've seen. And i saw a lot of them. Seriously, this is a MUST for beer lovers. Do not hesitate! And you also may find sazonal beers on tap!
From the dudes behind The Corner and Foodery... The Corner Foodery (!) is a 500-bottle shop-cum-gourmet-deli-cum-dining-room in Center City. Read more.
Excellent beer selection. Russian River, Lost Abbey, and so much more. Best part? The beers have prices! No more surprises at the register a la The Foodery.
Great DJs downstairs, great bi-level music venue upstairs, extensive craft beer selection and...oysters!
Fantastic brunch! Get the sticky bun french toast! It'll blow your mind. If you're in the mood to get boozy, the House Punch is pretty great too!
Chef Michael Schulson takes Chinese dim sum favorites and turns them on their head with results like edamame dumplings and crab wonton tacos. What to order: Philly cheesesteak. Read more.
Philly waited with baited breath for our very own Fette Sau to open, and it's here now to satiate all of your BBQ needs. The lines are already long, but they're worth it. [Eater 38 Member]
This newly renovated South Philly bar boasts some of the best dance parties in the city. The disco-vibe dance floor will have you totally entranced, all night long. Read more.
This cozy watering hole attracts a student and political activist crowd, cooks up eclectic eats and boasts one of the city’s best-curated jukeboxes of rock and soul music.
On weekdays from 5:00-7:00 p.m., take advantage of $4 craft draft beers and $6 signature, seasonally changing cocktails, such as the Basil Pomegranate Margarita, made with tequila, pomegranate liquor, Read more.
Go here to shake your ass with a bunch of 20-something hipsters who love PBR. It's dark, loud and completely awesome.
Awesome Outdoor Dining. Order a fresh limeade margarita, kick back, and marvel that you’re on a tropical island on an otherwise grim stretch of Spring Garden. Read more.
Enjoy happy hour M-F 4-6pm and the $15 Margarita&Sangria Pitchers! $2 off all drafts!
Known to most as the P.O.P.E., it's an unassuming corner joint with a truly rad beer selection. Avoid the tables if you can, but a seat at the bar is totally worth fighting for.
All you need to know is that this place stocks the best pierogies in Philly. Order them with "a lager." (It's really Yuengling, but say it that way and they'll know you're not from around here.)
Pizza Brain has got a serious amount of national attention, and the pizza quality is no joke, either. A must-visit for everyone. [Eater 38 Member]
Sure, it's a little pricey, but you'll love every penny you spend here. Get the short rib sandwich and the square pie. Brunch rules, too. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Doughy. Tangy. Saucy. And those are just the waitresses. The tomato pie rocks, too. Read more.
Rustic Mexican fare with some more exotic choices like tripe stew and excellent fresh horchata. Come on Sunday for tamale specials.
Welcome to the first ever beer garden on Independence Mall. Best of all, this isn't a pop-up, prepare to enjoy this spot for hopefully years to come!
Formerly Philadelphia Bar & Restaurant, they've brought in Ela chef/owner and "Top Chef" alumnus Jason Cichonski as a partner. Note that skate ribs – an Ela specialty – make an appearance. Read more.
Avance does the burger right. Made with ground lamb from Border Springs Farm, cooked mid-rare on house-baked potato bun with harissa-spiced fresh mayo, piquant feta smoky grilled red onion marmalade. Read more.
A melding of Jewish and Italian soul food in a retro luncheonette setting in quaint Lansdowne. Try the knishes, "Jewish wedding" soup or Reuben arancini. Read more.
This place is amazing! Great staff, good drinks and awesome food. I'm a fan! Such a great addition to the neighborhood. Get the pork belly appetizer!
Dressing up for dinner is never more fun than at this sexy homage to a 1940s supper club. Here, the martinis are chilled, the booths are plush and private, and the porterhouse for two inspires raves. Read more.
Local grocery with milk & yogurt brought in from Lancaster County, healthful-prepared-foods shop, cafe, cheese & bread counter, & bar that serves house-made teas, organic coffee, wine, & draft beers. Read more.
El Rey is all about celebrating the kind of great food you’ll discover in Mexico’s smaller towns, open-air markets, roadside joints and home kitchens.
Stephen Starr's most exciting restaurant. From cured salmon to the best duck liver mousse in town... You cask beer drinkers will be very happy with the drink selection, too. [Eater 38 Member]
Stephen Starr is doing just pizza and doing it right: Artisan slices, simple to decadent, consistently excellent and affordable. Read more.
The $100 Philly Cheesesteak is absolutely mouth-watering. Piled high with steak, lobster, black truffles and more, it's -- dare we say -- worth every penny...
The rooftop lounge is Mid-town’s pièce de résistance. Partially enclosed so that it’s servicable year-round, the deck area is one of the most popular nightspots in the Rittenhouse Square neighborhood.
The University City sushi restaurant offers a $25 all-you-can-eat sushi deal on Tuesday nights after 9 p.m. Reservations (and gluttony pants) are highly recommended. Read more.
The mac and cheese, meat loaf and fried chicken wreak havoc with diets, but the taste is worth every calorie. Read more.
A great place to stop for drinks, forget about the featured cocktail list — everybody drinks margaritas.
This spot regularly offers a $39 three-course menu — items change seasonally — for $39 (plus tax and tip). Get it with a classic mojito for $45. Read more.
A huge gold Buddha beams down as you live it up, modern Mandarin-style, in this dark dramatically lit palace. Contemporary Chinese dishes and the house Zen-gria keep the Asian spirit flying.
The Continental is equal parts elegant martini bar and stainless steel diner. Enjoy one of our many innovative cocktails in Philadelphia's Old City.
Besides the obvious (bowling), you can play pool, pinball, foosball or any of an entire wall of arcade games. Bonus: there are two bars, one upstairs, one down.
*THE* best cheesesteaks in Philly! Their sausage & meatball hoagies are amazing too - see if they'll combine them together for you. Probably will - they're awesome that way.
Ohhhh my oh my oh my. There are Italian people, and then there are people who pose as Italians when talking about food. Go here. That is all.
