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Fringe Bar
Price: Moderate•American•4.6(137)Set on the Delaware River waterfront and located inside a historical riverfront pumping station, Fringe Bar is Philadelphia’s newest experiential, active fun space. As the latest addition to the FringeArts campus hub, the newly renovated bar and restaurant provide a highly versatile venue for unforgettable experiences year round. Dine indoors and enjoy our soulful pub cuisine featuring snacks and bites alongside an array of eclectic and funky beverage options enhanced by custom entertainment ranging from jazz ensembles, to funk bands, to cabaret, and more. Dining experiences are further accentuated by the soaring views of the Delaware River and Benjamin Franklin Bridge in our industrial-chic space directly adjacent to FringeArts’ renowned state-of-the-art 220 seat theater. Outdoors is Haas Biergarten, which serves as a vibrant, plant filled space in the warmer months and an intimate, cozy space in the cooler months.Bridget Foy's
Price: Moderate•American•4.6(950)Bridget Foy's restaurant has been a Philadelphia staple since 1978. Bouncing back from a devastating fire in October 2017. Serving up tasty comfort food, cocktails, beer and wine for heated outdoor patio seating, indoor seating and bar area WEDNESDAY - SUNDAY 11am-9pm & BRUNCH SATURDAY & SUNDAY 11am-3pm.
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- TMThomasMPhiladelphia County •5 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoAmazing Everytime! The views are amazing! The Service is Top Notch!More infoMoshuluPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Penn's Landing•4.6
- MMarkPhiladelphia County •12 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoThe food and service were excellent. In addition, there was a piano player who provided a nice musical backgroundMore infoBistro RomanoPrice: Moderate• Italian• Society Hill•4.8
- CChrisVIPPhiladelphia County •18 reviews5.0Dined 6 days agoFood was delicious, the bartenders made great mixed drinks, and Daniel, our server, had great recommendations for which food to try.More infoThe Twisted TailPrice: Moderate• American• Society Hill•4.5
- SSandraVIPDetroit / Eastern Michigan •20 reviews5.0Dined 6 days agoThe food was excellent, the group have a great time. If we were to come back to Philadelphia again we would go back.More infoPositano Coast by Aldo LambertiPrice: Moderate• Italian• Old City•4.6
- IIsabelleAtlantic City / South Jersey Shore •1 review5.0Dined 6 days agoIf you’re looking for a memorable, fun, delicious meal— scampi is it. The whole team is fantastic and Liz’s passion and knowledge about the food she makes & products she uses makes the whole meal an experience without being pretentious. If you want good food, to feel like you’re getting your moneys worth for a pre-fix, and to support a young badass chef who cares a lot, go to scampi!More infoScampiPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary Italian• Queen Village•4.9
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Society Hill is an evolving neighborhood near the water of the New Jersey suburbs. It features a strong lineup of Asian foods such as sushi and noodle soups. Japanese and Chinese foods are particularly common, and there are iconic restaurants on Main Avenue. Society Hill also has a number of mom-and-pop establishments. With natural ingredients, dishes at these places allow you to order home-cooked food that will remind you of traditional recipes. These smaller eateries are known for hospitality and sweet desserts. Finally, Italian food is a highlight of Society Hill. Chefs make pasta from scratch, which leads to savory noodles that are drenched in marinara and white sauces and topped with savory meats.
Frequently asked questions
Healthy restaurants located in Society Hill include Bistro Romano, Buca D'oro Ristorante and The Twisted Tail
Restaurants with gluten-free options in Society Hill are Buca D'oro Ristorante, Bistro Romano and The Twisted Tail
Bottomless brunch in Society Hill is available at Buca D'oro Ristorante, The Twisted Tail and Fringe Bar
The most romantic restaurant in Society Hill is Bistro Romano
Restaurants in Society Hill with a great view include Fringe Bar, The Twisted Tail and Bistro Romano
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