Best Casual Restaurants in Penn's Landing

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AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodFrenchIndian

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Burlington CountyCamdenGloucesterPhiladelphiaWestern Suburbs

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ArdmoreBala CynwydBella VistaBrewerytownCamdenCenter City

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CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

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The default order for search results reflects a number of factors, including table availability, restaurant location, search criteria, and restaurant reviews and ratings. In addition, payment made by a restaurant to OpenTable is also a factor for the relative ordering of restaurants.

1. The Twisted Tail

4.6

Exceptional(1597)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Society Hill

Booked 28 times today

The Twisted Tail is a bi-level restaurant, bar and live music venue featuring a charcoal-fired grill, a wealth of bourbon selections and the rollicking ambiance of a "juke joint" (or old school Southern music hall). The inventive menu highlights ingredients in their simplest form, flame-broiled over live coals for rich, authentic flavor.Inside a warm, welcoming dining space makes The Twisted Tail South Street’s best place to catch a band - and a bite.

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2. Tamalex Bar & Grill

4.5

Awesome(9)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Society Hill

Booked 5 times today

Tamalex Bar and Grill restaurant in the very heart of historical Philadelphia in Society Hill. Our address is well known to locals as the most home-like and authentic in the city! Please visit our website to make a reservation. We look forward to seeing you!

A photo of Keating's Rope & Anchor Bar + Kitchen restaurant

3. Keating's Rope & Anchor Bar + Kitchen

4.0

Excellent(294)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Penn's Landing

Booked 6 times today

Welcome to Keating’s Rope & Anchor, Bar + Kitchen, a social eatery where friends gather over waterfront views, toast to milestones and retreat to savor a taste of culinary craftsmanship. A riverside respite, Rope & Anchor serves up contemporary American cuisine with an emphasis on sustainable seafood, locally sourced ingredients and hand crafted cocktails. Our refined menu pares perfectly with magnificent views, live entertainment and nautical flair.With weathered textures, maritime influences and bold spaces – Keating’s Rope & Anchor, Bar + Kitchen embraces the heritage of Penn’s Landing in a artistically curated way. You’re invited to step out of the bustling city and into our urban oasis along the Delaware River. Cheers!

A photo of Paddy Whacks Irish Sports Pub restaurant

4. Paddy Whacks Irish Sports Pub

4.5

Awesome(20)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Society Hill

Booked 1 time today

A friendly and social dining experience with elegant tables and a full bar in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Paddy Whacks Irish Sports Pub combines the comforting trends of an American diner with authentic and home cooked Irish fare. Sample menu items include nachos, potato skins, chicken cheesesteak sandwiches, BBQ pork sliders, shepherd�s pie, pizza, burgers and more. Paddy Whacks Irish Sports Pub offers special events on a weekly basis, allowing customers a chance to indulge in hearty food and drinks while socializing with the community. Enjoy an extensive list of beers and cocktails to be sampled while sharing large appetizers with friends at Paddy Whacks Irish Sports Pub.

5. Bloomsday

4.0

Excellent(0)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Society Hill

oin us for a delicious night of food, drink and conversation inspired by Priya Krishna's best-selling book, Indian-ish! The night will begin with a welcome drink, and you will be invited to share a table with new friends as we provide a family-style meal centered around the recipes of Indian-ish. Priya will introduce each course and be on-hand for questions and conversation about the cookbook and her storied career as a food journalist and best-selling author. You'll leave with a full belly, new friends and your very own copy of Indian-ish!

6. Mawn

5.0

Exceptional(53)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Cambodian • Bella Vista

Mawn is a noodle house with “no rules,” and the first restaurant for Chef Phila Lorn and his wife Rachel, who bring with them close to 20 years of experience in Philly’s restaurant scene. Phila, pronounced “Pee La,” broken English for Philadelphia, is a first-generation Cambodian-American chef. The first in his family to be born here, his parents and siblings came to Philadelphia as refugees in 1985 after surviving the war in Cambodia.Mawn, which means “chicken” in Khmer, the Cambodian language, represents more than one thing. To Phila, chicken was at every meal growing up, and to his parents, chicken represented peacetime. During the war and genocide of the Cambodian people, there was mostly only what was found in nature to eat, including rice and salt. If there was chicken, it meant no war. At the end of that dark time, recipes were lost, and culture was wiped out, but through survival, a new authenticity was born.

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7. Craftsman Row Saloon

4.4

Awesome(1228)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Old City

Booked 33 times today

We are famously known to provide holiday pop-ups with all the festivities and delights and are currently showcasing our Blooming Garden Pop Up. This season we are even more super-sized and decked out than ever and ready to provide the ultimate flavors and ambiance as the warmer weather is ready to move in. Visit us for a lovely day in our Garden and experience a visual and palate-stimulating sensory experience.Our year round Iconic Burgers, Milkshakes and other Sandwiches such as our Doritos Mozzarella Sticks, French Toast Burger and Donut Fried Chicken sandwich are always on the menu as we continuously change it up seasonally. Every moment can be magical time to share experiences with family and friends so check back for our other seasonal pop ups. Proudly featured on Good Morning America, The Travel Channel's Food Paradise, Fox29, 6ABC, Opentable’s Holiday lists and more!

8. Amada PHL

4.7

Exceptional(8773)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Spanish • Old City

Booked 71 times today

Amada is an Andalusian tapas bar & restaurant where Chef Jose Garces embraces the rich traditions of Spanish gastronomy while incorporating avant-garde cooking techniques in a gorgeous rustic-chic settingSpecialties of the HouseSpanish Octopus, Garlic Shrimp, Tortilla Española, Paella Valenciana, Whole Roasted Suckling Pig (Call to order 72 hours in advance, excluding Sundays), Seasonal Sangrías, Cocktails, and Wine.Private Parties: Amada welcomes groups of all sizes. Festive settings, service and menus are perfect for intimate dinners with friends, special occasions and holidays, corporate meetings and staff parties. Events can be booked throughout the restaurant and in our private dining rooms seven days a week. For parties of 10 or more, please call our private events team at 267-284-7979 or email events@garcesgroup.com

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9. Fork - Philadelphia

4.8

Exceptional(5201)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Old City

Booked 49 times today

Fork has been part of Philadelphia's exciting dining scene for over 25 years. Always evolving , Fork has stayed true to its mission, with a commitment to seasonality, carefully sourced local ingredients grown and produced by local farmers, producers and fishermen. Located in Old City, a neighborhood of art galleries, shops and independent small businesses, Fork is completely consistent with that spirit. The dining room includes gorgeous contemporary murals and a newly updated central bar where you can watch the action in our open kitchen or relax and enjoy the warm hospitality offered by our team.James Beard Winner-Outstanding Restaurateur, Ellen Yin, 2024James Beard Foundation Finalist - Outstanding Restaurateur, Ellen Yin, 2018, 2019, 2021; Best Chef Mid-Atlantic, Eli Kulp 2016Esquire - "100 Restaurants We Can't Afford to Lose" 20% gratuity added to all parties of 6+.

10. Mona

4.0

Excellent(113)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Center City

Booked 48 times today

A vibrant Mediterranean restaurant with a Greek-forward menu, set in a lively and upbeat atmosphere. The space flows seamlessly with an open layout, blending communal dining areas and intimate corners. The design features modern touches alongside traditional Greek elements like whitewashed walls, floral accents, and olive trees, evoking the charm of the Mediterranean.Please be advised of the following dress code:No hatsNo hoodiesNo steel toe boots

See what locals rave about

From verified diners like you

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Melissa
Philadelphia County •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
We enjoyed a really delicious meal. And the musical entertainment was lots of fun.
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The Twisted TailPrice: Moderate• American• Society Hill
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4.6
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Lynn
Philadelphia County •18 reviews
5.0
Dined on Mar 15, 2025
The food was good. The service was attentive, at times a little too attentive, coming to the table too quickly to order. It is a good restaurant. At the time there was a birthday party in the back that was a bit noisy. The restaurant is not responsible for that. Will go again since the food is good and reasonable prices. I do wish I could get a whole chicken breast with mole sauce.
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Tamalex Bar & GrillPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Society Hill
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4.5
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Wade
Atlanta •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Mar 15, 2025
Awesome! The wait staff was extremely excellent.
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Keating's Rope & Anchor Bar + KitchenPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Penn's Landing
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4
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Brookester
Philadelphia County •13 reviews
5.0
Dined on Mar 17, 2023
We visited Paddy Whacks on Saint Paddy's day. The places was busy. We were able to find a table for four. The place was packed with people celebrating Saint Paddy's day. The waitress was very attentive with all the commotion going on throughout the place. The food came out in a timely fashion, and it was pretty good for as busy as they were. Would definitely come back.
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Paddy Whacks Irish Sports PubPrice: Moderate• American• Society Hill
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4.5

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