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Restaurants To Visit
Parc is one of Restaurants To Visit.

1. Parc

9.1
227 S 18th St (at Locust St), Philadelphia, PA
French Restaurant · Rittenhouse Square · 269 tips and reviews

Bitches Who BrunchBitches Who Brunch: The Bitches say: A. Come to Parc for a very Parisian experience, with fantastic ambiance, and predictably delicious French food. You’ll want to stay all day ... Read more.

2. Sampan

8.5
124 S 13th St (btw Sansom St & Walnut St), Philadelphia, PA
Asian Restaurant · Center City East · 184 tips and reviews

Bitches Who BrunchBitches Who Brunch: We cozied up in this dimly lit spot and savored the most incredible pork bao buns with shallot and mint. Don’t miss the Brussels sprouts or General Tso’s dumplings either. Read more.

3. High Street on Market

308 Market St (at 3rd St), Philadelphia, PA
American Restaurant · Center City East · 88 tips and reviews

Bitches Who BrunchBitches Who Brunch: We loved this charming, rustic, and cozy restaurant, with perfect lighting for date night. Read more.

Talula's Garden is one of Restaurants To Visit.

4. Talula's Garden

9.2
210 W Washington Sq (btwn Walnut St & Locust St), Philadelphia, PA
New American Restaurant · Washington Square West · 117 tips and reviews

Bitches Who BrunchBitches Who Brunch: The Bitches say: A+. A romantic patio, charming country farmhouse interior with an inventive spin on farm-to-table classics. Talula’s Garden is a must-visit in Philly for brunch. Read more.

5. Dalessandro’s Steaks & Hoagies

9.2
600 Wendover St (at Henry Ave), Philadelphia, PA
Sandwich Spot · Roxborough · 200 tips and reviews

OkCupid Daters' ChoiceOkCupid Daters' Choice: Dalessandro's was voted the Best Dime Saver Date Spot by OkCupid users in the first-ever Daters' Choice Awards! Tap Read more for additional date spot categories in Philadelphia. #daterschoice Read more.

6. Mission Taqueria

8.5
1516 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA
Taco Restaurant · Center City West · 26 tips and reviews

OkCupid Daters' ChoiceOkCupid Daters' Choice: Mission Taqueria was voted the Best Instagramable Date Spot by OkCupid users in the first-ever Daters' Choice Awards! Tap Read more for additional date spot categories in Philadelphia. #daterschoice Read more.

Pudge's Steaks & Hoagies is one of Restaurants To Visit.

7. Pudge's Steaks & Hoagies

8.5
1555 Sumneytown Pike, Lansdale, PA
Sandwich Spot · 13 tips and reviews
Stove And Tap is one of Restaurants To Visit.

8. Stove And Tap

8.1
329 W Main St, Lansdale, PA
Restaurant · 4 tips and reviews
The Pizza Time Saloon is one of Restaurants To Visit.

9. The Pizza Time Saloon

8.0
1900 West Point Pike, West Point, PA
American Restaurant · 16 tips and reviews
Olce Pizza Grille is one of Restaurants To Visit.

10. Olce Pizza Grille

7.9
3401 W Skippack Pike (Bustard Rd.), Cedars, PA
Pizzeria · 12 tips and reviews
The Farmers Daughter is one of Restaurants To Visit.

11. The Farmers Daughter

8.3
1401 Morris Rd (at Dekalb Pike), Blue Bell, PA
American Restaurant · 13 tips and reviews
Zacharias Creek Side Cafe is one of Restaurants To Visit.

12. Zacharias Creek Side Cafe

7.7
2960 Skippack Pike, Worcester, PA
Café · 5 tips and reviews
Yanni's Gyro is one of Restaurants To Visit.

13. Yanni's Gyro

7.8
213 W Main St, Lansdale, PA
Greek Restaurant · 2 tips and reviews
Margaritas Restaurant is one of Restaurants To Visit.

14. Margaritas Restaurant

7.6
1650 Sumneytown Pike (at Forty Foot Rd), Lansdale, PA
Mexican Restaurant · 32 tips and reviews
El Sarape is one of Restaurants To Visit.

15. El Sarape

8.0
1380 Skippack Pike #4 (at DeKalb Pike), Blue Bell, PA
Mexican Restaurant · 12 tips and reviews
Koko Korean BBQ is one of Restaurants To Visit.

16. Koko Korean BBQ

7.0
1222 Welsh Rd, North Wales, PA
Korean BBQ Restaurant · 5 tips and reviews
Sultan Indian Cuisine is one of Restaurants To Visit.

17. Sultan Indian Cuisine

7.6
1200 Welsh Rd, North Wales, PA
Indian Restaurant · 12 tips and reviews
Assi Food Court is one of Restaurants To Visit.

18. Assi Food Court

7.2
1222 Welsh Rd, North Wales, PA
Korean Restaurant · 5 tips and reviews
Yantze Chinese Gourmet is one of Restaurants To Visit.

19. Yantze Chinese Gourmet

7.7
2333 W Main St, Hatfield, PA
Chinese Restaurant · 11 tips and reviews
Middle Child is one of Restaurants To Visit.

20. Middle Child

9.2
248 S 11th St (btwn Locust & Irving Sts), Philadelphia, PA
Sandwich Spot · Washington Square West · 17 tips and reviews
Giwa is one of Restaurants To Visit.

21. Giwa

6.5
1722 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA
Korean Restaurant · Center City West · 6 tips and reviews
White Dog Cafe is one of Restaurants To Visit.

22. White Dog Cafe

8.9
3420 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA
American Restaurant · University City · 94 tips and reviews
Green Eggs Café is one of Restaurants To Visit.

23. Green Eggs Café

8.4
212 S 13th St (at Locust St), Philadelphia, PA
Breakfast Spot · Washington Square West · 150 tips and reviews
Xi'an Sizzling Woks is one of Restaurants To Visit.

24. Xi'an Sizzling Woks

7.6
902 Arch St (at 9th St), Philadelphia, PA
Chinese Restaurant · Chinatown · 13 tips and reviews

Philadelphia MagazinePhiladelphia Magazine: Favorites include the “Chinese hamburger,” appetizer that packs spiced pulled pork into steaming pita bread, and the "Spicy Sour Minced Pork Noodles.” Ask for a side bowl of pickled garlic cloves. Read more.

25. Dim Sum House By Jane G’s

7.8
1930 Chestnut St (at S 20th St), Philadelphia, PA
Chinese Restaurant · Center City West · 42 tips and reviews

Hannah M.Hannah Min: Dry pepper chicken is so flavorful and cooked to perfection

26. Su Xing House

7.7
1508 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA
Chinese Restaurant · Center City West · 39 tips and reviews

Sophia H.Sophia H: Sesame tofu is great! Im not even a vegetarian, but this place left me pretty impressed

DanDan 担担食府 is one of Restaurants To Visit.

27. DanDan 担担食府

8.2
126 S 16th St, Philadelphia, PA
Chinese Restaurant · Center City West · 41 tips and reviews

mariamaria: Lively atmosphere, great food! Garlic sauce chicken is amazing, pot stickers are great too!

28. Han Dynasty

8.4
123 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA
Chinese Restaurant · Center City East · 118 tips and reviews

Melisandre A.Melisandre Animator: If you like spice, this is an awesome place! The pickled veggies are amazing and this is the perfect spot to go with friends and share plates.

Terakawa Ramen is one of Restaurants To Visit.

29. Terakawa Ramen

8.9
204 N 9th St (btwn Race & Spring St), Philadelphia, PA
Ramen Restaurant · Chinatown · 101 tips and reviews

Brian J.Brian James: One of best ramen dishes out there: TAN TAN RAMEN. Period. SO spicy, so good!!! When you are faced with an entire meal in a bowl THIS size, only happiness follows! BKJ.

30. Nom Nom Ramen

8.3
20 S 18th St (at Ludlow St), Philadelphia, PA
Noodle Restaurant · Center City West · 36 tips and reviews

Brian M.Brian Muldowney: Everything here is amazing! Whenever I'm in town I visit. Get the karai! Just the right amount of spicy

31. Hiro Ramen

7.2
1102 Chestnut St (11th St), Philadelphia, PA
Noodle Restaurant · Center City East · 23 tips and reviews

Dave M.Dave Mahida: If you like REAL ramen, this is the place!!!

Cheu Noodle Bar is one of Restaurants To Visit.

32. Cheu Noodle Bar

255 S 10th St, Philadelphia, PA
Noodle Restaurant · Washington Square West · 87 tips and reviews

Jeremy J.Jeremy Jacobowitz: This is the best restaurant I've ever been to! AMAZING vibe, fantastic food, and super cool drinks! Check out their brisket matzo ball ramen for the perfect Jewish Asian fusion!

Nomad Pizza is one of Restaurants To Visit.

33. Nomad Pizza

1305 Locust St, Philadelphia, PA
Pizzeria · Washington Square West · 22 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: Gotta try the sweet and savory Spicy Sopresatta topped with Italian tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, sopresatta, garlic, parmigiano, honey, & sea salt.

Pizza Brain is one of Restaurants To Visit.

34. Pizza Brain

8.6
2313 Frankford Ave (btwn York St & Dauphin St), Philadelphia, PA
Pizzeria · North Philadelphia · 74 tips and reviews

Mike C.Mike Chau: Always a must, this pizza shop is dubbed the World's First Pizza Museum. With jumbo slices and tons of great memorabilia to keep you entertained while you wait, get any slice available on rotation.

Nom Wah Philadelphia is one of Restaurants To Visit.

35. Nom Wah Philadelphia

8.6
218 N 13th St (Vine & Race), Philadelphia, PA
Dim Sum Restaurant · Center City East · 22 tips and reviews

Mike C.Mike Chau: This is the best option for dim sum in town even if you're familiar with the NYC locations. They offer Chicken Dumplings and a better take on General Tso's Chicken, specials not available up north.

Mission Taqueria is one of Restaurants To Visit.

36. Mission Taqueria

8.5
1516 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA
Taco Restaurant · Center City West · 26 tips and reviews

Mike C.Mike Chau: Don't miss this beautiful space, located behind a door leading up a stairway offering a bright, lively interior with excellent Mexican food, including a giant tray of nachos and delicious tacos.

Zahav is one of Restaurants To Visit.

37. Zahav

9.4
237 Saint James Pl (at Dock St), Philadelphia, PA
Israeli Restaurant · Center City East · 227 tips and reviews
Banana Leaf Malaysian Cuisine is one of Restaurants To Visit.

38. Banana Leaf Malaysian Cuisine

7.5
1009 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA
Malay Restaurant · Chinatown · 62 tips and reviews

39. Los Gallos

8.7
951 Wolf St (at 10th St), Philadelphia, PA
Mexican Restaurant · South Philadelphia East · 31 tips and reviews

Fordcast TourFordcast Tour: This is our favorite Mexican restaurant in Philly. The portions are great and the prices are just right!

Buena Onda is one of Restaurants To Visit.

40. Buena Onda

8.3
1901 Callowhill St (at 20th St), Philadelphia, PA
Mexican Restaurant · Fairmount - Art Museum · 24 tips and reviews
El Rey is one of Restaurants To Visit.

41. El Rey

8.6
2013 Chestnut St (at 20th St), Philadelphia, PA
Mexican Restaurant · Center City West · 113 tips and reviews

42. Dizengoff

9.2
1625 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA
Israeli Restaurant · Center City West · 54 tips and reviews

Emily M.Emily M.: If Zahav had a funky teenager, Dizengoff would be it. INCREDIBLE hummus, colorful decor. Perfect for a snack; get a plate of hummus (comes with a couple other goodies and a pita) to split with a pal!

43. Barbuzzo Mediterranean Kitchen & Bar

8.8
110 S 13th St (at Sansom St), Philadelphia, PA
Mediterranean Restaurant · Center City East · 196 tips and reviews

DrinkPhilly.comDrinkPhilly.com: Enjoy the late nights specials M-Th & Sundays with $3 draft beers, $4 Sangria, & $5 wine glasses! Check out our review! Read more.

Alma De Cuba is one of Restaurants To Visit.

44. Alma De Cuba

1623 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA
Cuban Restaurant · Center City West · 112 tips and reviews

Philadelphia MagazinePhiladelphia Magazine: 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.

El Vez is one of Restaurants To Visit.

45. El Vez

9.0
121 S 13th St (at Sansom St), Philadelphia, PA
Mexican Restaurant · Center City East · 300 tips and reviews

46. La Calaca Feliz

8.9
2321 Fairmount Ave (btwn 23rd St & 24th St), Philadelphia, PA
Mexican Restaurant · Fairmount - Art Museum · 46 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: Order up the crab/shrimp Enchilada Con Mariscos and drink down the Espolon Blanco/Rhuby/grapefruit bitters "Loose Lucy" margarita, which'll loosen up more than Lucy. Read more.

47. Sang Kee Peking Duck House

8.4
238 N 9th St, Philadelphia, PA
Chinese Restaurant · Chinatown · 100 tips and reviews

Joe K.Joe Kim: Order the duck over rice w/ vegetables and have a friend order the pork or roast pig over rice w/ veg. Then split up the proteins. It's cheaper by a couple bucks.

48. Lee How Fook

7.5
219 N 11th St (at Spring St.), Philadelphia, PA
Chinese Restaurant · Chinatown · 20 tips and reviews

Paul A.Paul Alford: Best wonton soup in the World...seriously!

Buddakan is one of Restaurants To Visit.

49. Buddakan

8.8
325 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA
Asian Restaurant · Center City East · 117 tips and reviews

50. Talula's Garden

9.2
210 W Washington Sq (btwn Walnut St & Locust St), Philadelphia, PA
New American Restaurant · Washington Square West · 117 tips and reviews

Bon Appetit MagazineBon Appetit Magazine: 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.