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The 5 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia

The 5 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia

Jul 26, 2011

The best restaurants in Philadelphia aren't just about cheesesteak. Sure, there are plenty of steak joints, but the best restaurants in Philadelphia serve a wide range of cuisine, from ethnic fusion to quick sandwiches.

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The Best Cheesesteak in Philly

The Best Cheesesteak in Philly

Jul 26, 2011

Cheesesteak is Philly's signature dish, and several restaurants claim to have the best cheesesteak in Philly. Try them and you'll enjoy a sandwich of thin rib-eye steak slices, your choice of melted cheese (get the Cheez Wiz), and grilled onions that makes cheesesteak such a tasty treat.

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Dining in Philadelphia

Like any vibrant, well-visited major metropolitan area, Philadelphia restaurants offer a huge choice in dining experiences, from the classic Philly Cheese Steak to some of the finest cuisine in the world.  Whether it’s Center City, Chinatown, Germantown, Old City, Rittenhouse Square, Society Hill, South Philly, University City or particularly South Street, dining haunts are there for the enjoying.

For a Philadelphia dining experience that truly captures the spirit of the city, enjoy the sumptuous cuisine of Moshulu, located on the largest four-masted sailing ship in the world still afloat by the same name, moored about two blocks south of Penn’s Landing. 

Whatever you’re in the mood for, Philadelphia restaurants will satisfy your craving.

47 Philadelphia Restaurants

  • Keatings River Grill

    Hyatt Regency Philadelphia 201 South Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, Philadelphia, 19106

    Enjoy fresh delicious American cuisine at Keatings River Grill. The restaurant has a panoramic view of the Delaware river, so you will have an exquisite backdrop for your lunch or dinner.

    http://www.pennslanding.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/entertainment/restaurants/index.jsp#1896

    This attraction is at a Recommended Hotel

    View Hotel

  • Chestnut Grill and Sidewalk Café

    Chestnut Hill Hotel 8229 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia (Pennsylvania), PA 19118

    Dine on delicious American Bistro Cuisine inspired meals at Chestnut Grill and Sidewalk Cafe. This restaurant offers a casual and inviting interior, as well as beautiful outdoor seating, in which to enjoy your meal.

    http://www.chestnuthillhotel.com/accom-dining.html

  • Prime Rib Restaurant

    Radisson Plaza-Warwick Hotel Philadelphia 1701 Locust Street, Philadelphia (Pennsylvania), PA 19103

    Come enjoy prime rib or seafood at one of the most respected steakhouses in Philly. Prime Rib Restaurant is sure to leave every guest happy with its amazing entrees, and beautifully crafted deserts.

    http://www.radisson.com/philadelphia-hotel-pa-19103-6179/paphily/dinings

  • Amuse

    Le Meridien Philadelphia 1421 Arch Street, Philadelphia (Pennsylvania), PA 19102

    Everyone is sure to be pleased by the selection of cuisine at Amuse. Come in and you will find some of the most amazing dishes in the city, as well as soups, escargots, salads, steak frites and more.

    http://www.starwoodhotels.com/lemeridien/property/dining/index.html?propertyID=3238

  • Chez Colette

    Sofitel Philadelphia 120 S 17th Street, Philadelphia (Pennsylvania), PA 19103

    For great value and superior quality come to the Chez Colette. Chez Colette boasts a relaxed setting, and generously priced cuisine along with a bar and lounge.

    http://www.sofitel.com/gb/hotel-2741-sofitel-philadelphia/restaurant.shtml

  • brown betty

    1000 north 2nd street, philadelphia, pa, 19123
    Northern Liberties

    drool-worthy baked goods

    215.629.0999
    tue - sat noon - 7p sun 11a - 4p / tue - sat noon - 7p

    www.brownbettydesserts.com

  • fisher's homemade soft pretzels

    51 north 12th street, philadelphia, pa, 19107
    Center City

    homemade pretzels

    215.592.8510
    wed - thu 8a - 3p fri - sat 8a - 5p

    www.readingterminalmarket.org

  • jim's steaks

    400 south street, philadelphia, pa, 19147
    Queen Village

    philly cheesesteaks

    215.928.1911
    mon - thu 10a - 1a fri - sat 10a - 3a sun 11a - 10p

    www.jimssteaksphilly.com

  • john's water ice

    701 christian street, philadelphia, pa, 19147
    Italian Market

    the best water ice in town

    215.925.6955
    open mid - april through mid - september mon - sat 11a - 11p sun 1 - 10p

    www.johnswaterice.com

  • the franklin fountain

    116 market street, philadelphia, pa, 19106
    Old City

    old-fashioned soda fountain

    215.627.1899
    summer daily noon - midnight winter fri - sun noon - midnight

    www.franklinfountain.com

  • the random tea room

    713 north 4th street, philadelphia, pa, 19123
    Northern Liberties

    tea and curiosities

    267.639.2442
    tue - fri 11a - 8p sat - sun 9a - 8p

    www.therandomtearoom.blogsot.com

  • the spice corner

    904 south ninth street, philadelphia, pa, 19147
    Italian Market

    a spice shop

    215.925.1660
    tue - sat 9a - 5:30p sun - mon 10a - 4p

    www.thespicecorner.com

  • café l'aube

    1512 south street, philadelphia, pa, 19146
    Queen Village

    crêpes and waffles

    215.546.1550
    mon - thu 7:30a - 6:30p fri 7:30a - 7p sat - sun 8a - 7p

    www.cafelaube.com

  • capogiro gelato artisans

    119 south 13th street, philadelphia, pa, 19107
    Center City

    handcrafted gelato and sorbetto

    215.351.0900
    see website for seasonal hours

    www.capogirogelato.com

  • el fuego

    723 walnut street, philadelphia, pa, 19106
    Washington Square West

    california-style burritos

    215.592.1901
    mon - sat 11a - 9p / daily 11a - 9p

    www.elfuegoburritos.com

  • nan zhou hand drawn noodle house

    927 race street, philadelphia, pa, 19107
    Chinatown

    chinese noodles

    215.923.1550
    sun - thu 11a - 9p fri - sat 11a - 10p

  • old city cheese shop

    160 north 3rd street, philadelphia, pa, 19106
    Old City

    cheese shop and café

    215.238.1716
    tue - sat 10a - 8p sun 10a - 4p

    www.oldcitycheeseshop.com

  • pumpkin market & cafe

    1610 south street / 1609 south street, philadelphia, pa, 19146
    Graduate Hospital

    locavore's market and cafe

    215.545.3924
    m: tue - thu 10:30a - 9p sat - sun 9a - 9p / c: tue - fri 10:30a - 9p sat - sun 9a - 9p

    www.pumpkinphilly.com

  • sketch

    413 east girard avenue, philadelphia, pa, 19125
    Fishtown

    vegan-friendly burger and shake joint

    215.634.3466
    daily 11:30a - 9p

  • spruce street espresso

    1101 spruce street, philadelphia, pa, 19176
    Washington Square West

    a corner coffee shop

    215.609.4469
    mon - fri 7a - 8p sat - sun 8a - 8p

    www.sprucestespresso.wordpress.com

  • taqueria la veracruzana

    908 washington avenue, philadelphia, pa, 19147
    Italian Market

    classic south-of-the-border cuisine

    215.465.1440
    daily 7a - midnight

  • tartes

    212 arch street, philadelphia, pa, 19106
    Old City

    petite window-service bakery

    215.625.2510
    wed - fri noon - 7p sat 11a - 6p

  • the foodery

    837 n 2nd street, philadelphia, pa, 19123
    Washington Square West

    800+ beers

    215.928.1111
    wsw: daily 9a - midnight / nl: sun - thu 10a - 10p fri - sat 10a - midnight

    www.fooderybeer.com

  • the memphis taproom

    2331 east cumberland street, philadelphia, pa, 19125
    Fishtown

    neighborhood kitchen and taproom

    215.425.4460
    brunch sat - sun 11a - 3p lunch and dinner daily 11:30a - 2a

    www.memphistaproom.com

  • tiffin

    710 west girard avenue, philadelphia, pa, 19123
    Northern Liberties

    an indian tradition with a new twist

    215.922.1297
    daily 11a - 9:30p

    www.tiffin.com

  • ansill

    627 south 3rd street, philadelphia, pa, 19147
    Queen Village

    a neighborhood eatery

    215.627.2485
    mon - thu 5:30 - 10p fri - sat 5:30 - midnight

    www.ansillfoodandwine.com

  • grocery

    105 south 13th street, philadephia, pa, 19107
    Center City

    gourmet market and deli

    215.922.5252
    mon - fri 8a - 8:30p sat 11a - 8:30p

    www.grocery13.com

  • honey's sit 'n eat

    800 north 4th street, philadelphia, pa, 19123
    Northern Liberties

    where southern and jewish cuisines meet

    215.925.1150
    mon - sat 8a - 10p sun 8a - 4:30p

  • lolita

    106 south 13th street, philadephia, pa, 19107
    Center City

    mexican byob

    215.546.7100
    sun - tue 5 - 10p wed - thu 5 - 10:30p fri - sat 5 - 11p

    www.lolitabyob.com

  • monk's café

    264 south 16th street, philadelphia, pa, 19102
    Rittenhouse

    belgian beer and food

    215.545.7005
    brunch sun 11a - 5p dinner mon - sat 11:30a - 2a sun 11a - 2a

    www.monkscafe.com

  • pub & kitchen

    1946 lombard street, philadelphia, pa, 19146
    Rittenhouse

    gastropub

    215.545.0350
    daily 4p - 2a

    www.thepubandkitchen.com

  • salt and pepper

    746 south 6th street, philadelphia, pa, 19147
    Bella Vista

    dining in the kitchen

    215.238.1920
    tue - sat 5 - 10p

    www.saltandpepperphilly.com

  • tria

    125 south 18th street, philadelphia, pa, 19103
    Rittenhouse

    wine, cheese and beer cafe

    215.972.8742
    see hours on website

    www.triacafe.com

  • vietnam

    221 north 11th street, philadelphia, pa, 19107
    Chinatown

    authentic vietnamese cuisine

    215.592.1163
    sun - thu 11a - 9p fri - sat 11a - 10p

    www.eatatvietnam.com

  • audrey claire

    276 south 20th street, philadelphia, pa, 19103
    Rittenhouse

    good food, clean and simple

    215.731.1222
    sun - thu 5 - 10p fri - sat 5 - 11p

    www.audreyclaire.com

  • bindi

    105 south 13th street, philadelphia, pa, 19107
    Center City

    modern indian

    215.922.6061
    tue - thu 5 - 10p fri - sat 5 - 11p sun 5 - 10p

    www.bindibyob.com

  • cochon

    801 east passyunk avenue, philadelphia, pa, 19147
    Queen Village

    rustic french

    215.923.7675
    brunch sun 11a - 3p dinner tue - sat 5:30 - 10p

    www.cochonbyob.com

  • distrito

    3945 chestnut street, philadelphia, pa, 19104
    University City

    a night out in mexico city

    215.222.1657
    lunch mon - fri 11:30a - 2:30p dinner mon - thu 5 - 11p fri - sat 5p - midnight

    www.distritorestaurant.com

  • gayle

    617 south 3rd street, philadelphia, pa, 19147
    Queen Village

    american food with flair

    215.922.3850
    tue - sat 5:30 - 10p

    www.gaylephiladelphia.com

  • marigold kitchen

    501 south 45th street, philadelphia, pa, 19104
    University City

    modern american

    215.222.3699
    brunch sun 10a - 2p dinner tue - sun 5:30 - 10p

    www.marigoldkitchenbyob.com

  • matyson

    37 south 19th street, philadelphia, a, 19103
    Rittenhouse

    contemporary american

    215.564.2925
    lunch mon - fri 11:30a - 2:30p dinner mon - thu 5 - 10p fri - sat 5 - 11p

    www.matyson.com

  • pumpkin

    1713 south street, philadelphia, pa, 19146
    Graduate Hospital

    beloved neighborhood byob

    215.545.4448
    tue - thu 6 - 10p fri - sun 5:30 - 10p

    www.pumpkinphilly.com

  • supper

    926 south street, philadelphia, pa, 19147
    Queen Village

    delicious brunch (and supper too)

    215.592.8180
    brunch sun 11a - 2p dinner mon, sun 5 - 9p tue - thu 5 - 11p fri - sat 5 - 11:30a

    www.supperphilly.com

  • xochitl

    408 south 2nd street, philadelphia, pa, 19147
    Old City

    upscale mexican

    215.238.7280
    sun - thu 5 - 10p fri - sat 5 - 11p

    www.xochitlphilly.com

  • zahav

    237 saint james place, philadelphia, pa, 19106
    Old City

    flavors from the holy land

    215.625.8800
    lunch mon - fri 11:30a - 2p dinner sun - wed 5 - 10p thu - sat 5 - 11p

    www.zahavrestaurant.com

  • amada

    217 chestnut street, philadelphia, pa, 19106
    Old City

    spanish tapas

    215.625.2450
    dinner mon - thu 5 - 10p fri - sat 5 - midnight sun 4 - 10p

    www.amadarestaurant.com

  • tinto

    114-116 south 20th street, philadelphia, pa, 19103
    Rittenhouse

    basque wine bar

    215.665.9150
    brunch sun 10:30a - 2:30p lunch mon - fri 11:30a - 2:30p dinner sun - thu 5 - 10p fri - sat 5 - midnight

    www.tintorestaurant.com