Eating At The Bar

From neighborhood staples to omakase spots worth planning your financial quarter around, these are our favorite sushi places in Philly.

Emmett masters Middle Eastern and Mediterranean flavors in a sexy Kensington package.

Umai Umai in Fairmount makes affordable, a la carte sushi in a space that’s nice enough for a date, but not overly fancy.

Char is an uneven counter-service spot in Kensington with the neighborhood's best pizza.

Zahav, an Israeli restaurant in Society Hill, has become a Philly institution. It's great for a casual date night, a celebratory meal, or when nothing less than silky hummus on laffa bread will do.

Pearl’s On The Corner is a cocktail bar in Fishtown with great fries and solid drinks.

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When karaoke bars and music playlists just won’t cut it, check out these 12 spots for jazz, blues, and more.

SOUTH is both a low country restaurant and a jazz bar—and it’s just as good for the music as it is for the po’ boys and creole food.

Boilermaker? Never heard of it. This is the only drink that matters.

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Villa di Roma is an old-school Italian restaurant in the Italian Market that still feels like it’s in the 1960s.

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Since 1978, Byrne’s Tavern in Port Richmond has been serving the city's best Buffalo wings.

If you’re in Kensington, Jaffa Bar’s burger and drinks are definitely worth a try. But don’t go out of your way for this Israeli seafood spot from the team behind Zahav.

More than bar peanuts, sugary cocktails, and awkward silence.

Because if you're going to spend this much money, it better be good.

Double Knot is an all-day cafe with a basement izakaya that serves some of the best Japanese food in the city.

When the handroll mood strikes, go to Yuhiro in Kensington.

Doom Bar is a heavy-metal influenced bar in Callowhill serving wings, nachos, and with quite a few vegan options.

With its purple walls and loungey feel, Sampan is completely outdated, but the pan-Asian food is still solid.

Almanac is a cocktail bar on the second floor of Ogawa Sushi & Kappo that serves Japanese drinks and small plates you don't want to miss.

Fountain Porter is a neighborhood bar with a $6 burger that’s important to know about.

Fringe Bar is a massive bar in Old City with a large patio, cheap drinks, and a view of the Delaware River.