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A photo of Talula’s Garden restaurant
1. Talula’s Garden
4.9
Exceptional(13159)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Washington Square
Booked 160 times today
Behind the wrought iron gate, past the herbaceous patio and through the atrium is Talula's Garden, the warm and elegant Washington Square eatery from Aimee Olexy and Starr Restaurants. The modern menu, prepared with carefully-sourced ingredients and a light European touch, changes with the seasons. The artful cuisine, hospitable staff, sustainable spirits, and a focus on cheese make the dining experience here incredibly memorable.
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2. Craftsman Row Saloon
4.5
Awesome(1067)
Price: Moderate
• American • Old City
Booked 114 times today
We are famously known to provide holiday pop-ups with all the festivities and delights and are currently showcasing our Holiday Wonderland Pop Up. This holiday season we are even more super-sized and decked out than ever and ready to provide the festivities and delights of the holiday season. The drinks and food items will take you on a full sensory experience of the holiday. Whether inside or out, there is a perfect spot to take your holiday picture so have your camera ready!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 The Travel Channel's Food Paradise, Fox29, 6ABC, Opentable’s Holiday lists and more!
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3. Morimoto
4.7
Exceptional(6744)
Price: Very Expensive
• Japanese • Center City
Booked 60 times today
Morimoto is serving contemporary Japanese cuisine. Chef Masaharu Morimoto of Iron Chef prepares traditional dishes with a modern flair.
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4. Red Owl Tavern
4.6
Exceptional(1477)
Price: Expensive
• American • Old City
Booked 20 times today
Neighborly meets sophisticated at Red Owl, a modern tavern in the heart of Old City, just across from the Liberty Bell. Among soaring windows and cozy tables, the kitchen serves up smart, stylish takes on American staples (a cheesesteak never tasted as good as ours, made with premium shaved rib-eye). When paired with craft beers and classic cocktails, it’s a clever balance of fancy and familiar, with a dash of Philly flair.We look forward to seeing you soon!
A photo of Umami Steak and Sushi Bar restaurant
5. Umami Steak and Sushi Bar
4.6
Exceptional(119)
Price: Moderate
• Japanese • Old City
Booked 7 times today
At UMAMI STEAK & SUSHI BAR, we spotlight this taste as we combine traditional Japanese techniques with premium fish and steaks to bring you a delicious dining experience.
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6. Bleu Sushi
4.8
Exceptional(609)
Price: Moderate
• Japanese • Center City
Booked 12 times today
Welcome To Bleu Sushi Japanese Restaurant!Bleu Sushi brings the rich culinary arts of Japan right to Center City, Philadelphia. Recognized as being a premier BYOB restaurant with the best sushi in Philly, Bleu Sushi gives a fresh take on Japanese cuisine. No wonder customers everywhere have deemed Bleu Sushi the best sushi in town. Furthermore, we are constantly thinking of new food and ideas at Bleu Sushi, thats where the Bleu Bot comes into play. We want to enhance our customers contact-less pick-up experience during the pandemic while implementing a little humor. With that said, our mechanical robotic arm and our outdoor dining patio are all here, ready to serve our beloved clienteles.
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7. Kotosushi
4.6
Exceptional(111)
Price: Moderate
• Japanese • Washington Square
Koto Sushi is a new Japanese restaurant located blocks from Washington Square, the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, right in the middle of Jeweler's Row. Koto Sushi's menu offers a variety of fresh sushi, sashimi, signature rolls, and Hawaiian-style poke, as well as delicious dishes off the hibachi grill,also we sever sake ,beer ,wine .We look forward to serving you the best sushi in town at Koto Sushi! ALSO WE ADD HIBICHII CATERING BACK YOUR YARD TOO,CALL 2672392250 RESERVEATION ATKOTOSUSHIPA.COM HIBACHI CATERING PAGE !
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8. Parc
4.8
Exceptional(17313)
Price: Expensive
• French • Rittenhouse Square
Booked 294 times today
Stephen Starr's stylish addition to Rittenhouse Square pays tribute to French cafe culture, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week, ideal for a quick bite or a leisurely meal. Parc recalls the chic brasseries of Paris, serving classic French fare in a charming space. Red leather banquettes topped with frosted glass provide a sense of intimacy. Details such as well-worn wooden chairs, vintage framed paintings and photos and antique brass fixtures transport guests across the Atlantic. French doors spill onto a sidewalk terrace covered by a dark red awning perfect for dining "en plein air."
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9. Buddakan - Philadelphia
4.7
Exceptional(11293)
Price: Expensive
• Asian • Old City
Booked 96 times today
Stephen Starr’s Buddakan is a spectacular restaurant featuring exotic flavors of modern Asian cuisine with creativity and drama. Bon Appetit notes, "The mostly white space is striking, with a lit-from-within communal table in the middle of the room, a waterfall & a ten-foot, candle-bedecked Buddha. The religious icon watches over hip customers indulging in pan-Asian cuisine that far surpasses the fare usually found at hot spots like this." Newsweek reports, "Design also serves as a signifier for cuisine. You walk into Buddakan, one of the hottest new restaurants in Philadelphia, past a shimmering waterfall & Japanese river stones & you say to yourself, 'ginger-miso everything' even before you see the magnificent 10-foot Buddha dominating the dining room." Named one of “America's Top 50 Restaurants" by Travel & Leisure and 'Top Restaurant for Fun' by Gourmet, Buddakan has become one of the country's most talked about restaurants.
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10. Mercato
4.6
Exceptional(1929)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Center City
Booked 23 times today
Mercato BYOB is a festive and modern Italian eatery that lets you bring your own drinks. A simple and to the point menu focuses on quality over quantity and features items like ricotta raviolo and a spicy crab bucatini with squid ink pasta.The artisan cheeses and house-cured meats at Mercato BYOB are perfect for sharing and are paired with sauces and condiments like agrodolce and pickled white grapes. A whole grilled artichoke appetizer will undoubtedly turn you into the vegetable's biggest fan. Heavier dishes, like the Grilled Hanger Steak with yukon gold potato wedge, are equally impressive. Mercato BYOB opens at 4 p.m. The restaurant has a four course tasting menu that is ideal for groups. Conveniently located to all the theatres, shopping and convention center. Outdoor seating available when weather permits.

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  • Erin
    New York City •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Incredible flavors, outstanding food. Our waiter, Alex, was super knowledgeable and helpful.
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    Spice FinchPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Center City
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    4.6
  • Marge
    New Jersey •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    We were celebrating our daughter's 50th birthday and couldn't have selected a better place to celebrate. As soon as we arrived, we were greeted by a very friendly hostess who escorted us to our table for ten. Immediately we were greeted by our waiter Elvis who was the best. He was always on top of everything. We brought a cake in from the outside and had candles "50th" to be placed on the cake, but before that could be done Elvis informed me that one of the candles had been broken at which time he went across the street to try and replace it with no luck. Not a big deal but it was to us because of his tenacity. Would highly recommend a night of pour delectable food and atmosphere and the bar was on spot! We will go again often!
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    DiPaolo's Ristorante ItalianoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Penns Grove
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    4.7
  • MaggieOvip
    Philadelphia County •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    Food was delicious and flavorful. Drinks were very tasty as well
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    La Llorona Cantina MexicanaPrice: Moderate• Mexican• South Philly
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    4.7
  • Jobina
    Philadelphia County •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Nov 15, 2024
    Second time here in the last few months and tonight confirmed we need to come more. We tried all different things on the menu. Just yummy variety. The service is attentive and accurate.
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    Toska Restaurant & BreweryPrice: Moderate• American• Chestnut Hill
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    4.8
  • Shadria
    Philadelphia County •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Oct 5, 2024
    AMAZINGGGGGG I LOVED IT!!!! I made a RSVP and was running behind schedule (typical me) they were so accommodating, especially since it was Game 1 of the playoffs. Amazing service! Food! First time visiting and I most certainly will be visiting again!!!! Shadria!
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    Off the Rail - MediaPrice: Moderate• Grill• Media
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    4.7

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