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South Street’s a weird place, but it’s got some great restaurants and bars. These are the 16 best spots.
10 spots perfect for impressing clients or colleagues.
With half the restaurants in Philly closed on Mondays, these 15 spots have you covered.
Located on the bottom floor of the Comcast Tower, a meal at Vernick Fish is a perfect choice for almost any special occasion.
From neighborhood staples to omakase spots worth planning your financial quarter around, these are our favorite sushi places in Philly.
You’ve waited an hour to eat Parc's steak frites too many times. Switch it up (before you go back next week).
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.
The best spots to avoid the games, the screams, and the face paint.
With its purple walls and loungey feel, Sampan is completely outdated, but the pan-Asian food is still solid.
Spiked eggnog, mistletoe, and Polar Express cosplay.
Philly restaurants for birthdays, anniversaries, or eating agnolotti that received more care in its upbringing than you did.
La Llorona Cantina is an West Passyunk Mexican spot that’s perfect for Happy Hour and people-watching.
Estia is a sprawling, upscale, semi-sceney Greek restaurant in Center City. It’s expensive, but great for groups.
Vernick Coffee Bar in the Comcast Center is a good breakfast or lunch option if you’re in the area.
Two Locals Brewing is a Black-owned brewery in University City with great food and beer that even your anti-hops friend will like.
Cockatoo is a cocktail bar in the Gayborhood that serves tapas and has multiple floors for dancing, drinking, and drag shows.
a.kitchen is a chic Center City spot where you can get things like whole branzino, pasta, and one of the best burgers in town. Come here for date night or people-watching near Rittenhouse Square.
Sulimay’s is a classic diner in Fishtown that you wish you lived within walking distance of.