Best Lunch Restaurants in Washington Square

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1. Craftsman Row Saloon

4.6

Exceptional(1075)

Price: Moderate

• American • Old City

Booked 93 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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2. High Street Restaurant & Bar

4.8

Exceptional(48)

Price: Moderate

• American • Center City

Booked 26 times today

Located in the historic Franklin Building, High Street is a modern American eatery and bar that celebrates the essence of local grains. With an on-site bakery at the heart of our culinary creations, we pride ourselves on crafting artisanal breads, pastries, pizzas, and handmade pastas that showcase the best of the region.Under the guidance of Chef Christina McKeough, our seasonal menu highlights the bounty of local producers, offering a fresh take on classic flavors and dishes. Our commitment to supporting American winemakers adds an exciting dimension to your dining experience, with a carefully curated selection of wines to complement your meal.At High Street Restaurant, we invite you to savor the rich tapestry of flavors that define our culinary philosophy, blending tradition, innovation, and a passion for local ingredients.Parties of 7 or more require a credit card on file and are required to participate in our "Leave It To Us" menu.

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3. Buca D'oro Ristorante

4.5

Awesome(656)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Society Hill

Booked 11 times today

Just two blocks away from the Italian market and in the heart of Washington Square Park serving Fresh Amalfi coast Italian cuisine, Buca D’oro Ristorante continues the tradition of sparing nothing to provide the highest quality ingredients in all our dishes. Buca D’oro is dedicated to delivering the finest Italian cuisine with one of the most innovative and interesting menus in Philadelphia. Our extensive ala carte menu is sure to appeal to even the finest of palates, as well as a wide variety of fine imported and domestic wines and cocktails in a beautiful multi-room venue. Great for intimate or large parties for lunch or dinner being served by professional old-school and friendly waiters. Make reservations by phone, on our website, or on Open Table. Walk-ins are also encouraged. Parking accommodations at parkway Walnut towers with a discounted rate for evening parking at $10 from 5pm to 5 am. Address: 800 Walnut street phila pa 19107.

4. Red Owl Tavern

4.5

Awesome(1480)

Price: Expensive

• American • Old City

Booked 17 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!

5. Bleu Sushi

4.8

Exceptional(609)

Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Center City

Booked 3 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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6. LaScala's Fire - Philadelphia

4.7

Exceptional(3260)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Old City

Booked 17 times today

LaScala’s Fire, located in the heart of Philadelphia, is a fresh and vibrant addition to the Center City community! With a blend of Italian and American dishes, decadent desserts, handcrafted cocktails, 16 craft beers on tap and more, this will surely become your new favorite spot to eat in the city!

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7. Umami Steak and Sushi Bar

4.6

Exceptional(119)

Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Old City

Booked 6 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.

8. 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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9. Talula's Daily - Secret Supper Club

4.8

Exceptional(675)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Washington Square

From the acclaimed team of Talula's Table and Talula's Garden this community market, cafe, bakery, coffee, and cheese shop serve an exclusive supper Tuesday - Sunday with reservations available for groups of 1-12 between the hours of 6pm-9:30pm. Each months' menu is a series of five seasonal & locally inspired courses including owner Aimee Olexy's well-known cheese service to scrumptious sweets & fresh Talula's bread. The pre-fix, tasting menu "Supper" is $55 per person. A curated wine and beer list show affordable, boutique selections intended to make the market by day and the supper by night a Daily, weekly, or monthly habit. Menus can be viewed at TalulasDaily.com. Reservations can be rare and book rapidly at this secret, hand-crafted supper club brought to you by Stephen Starr and Aimee Olexy. It is small, ultra-seasonal, and beyond memorable.

10. a.kitchen

4.8

Exceptional(2073)

Price: Expensive

• French American • Center City

Booked 31 times today

a.kitchen is an all-day French-inspired American restaurant under Executive Chef Eli Collins. His new bistro-style menu allows guests to stop by for a few small plates or enjoy a more traditional dinner or lunch. The restaurant continues to be a top wine destination in the country with its innovative natural and terroir driven list representing regions throughout the world. Reservations are available for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. a.bar, at 1737 Walnut Street, is the sibling to a.kitchen and has a cocktail focus. It also serves snacks, burgers, salads and other seasonal selections.

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Tannis
Philadelphia County •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We enjoyed our time here. It definitely the time to make a reservation!! We each had 2 of the specialty cocktails & they were delicious! Got the nutcracker old fashioned, fireside chat, snowglobe spritz and an Ornament globe. We got the fried pickles as an appetizer to share which were good. lightly coated to go with the spicy aioli! for our entrees, we got the lasagna burger (which sounds crazy but definitely taste like it) and the parisian sandwich which was fried chicken with a brie&cranberry aioli, gruyere cheese, apples on a croissant bun! their menu states that 20% gratuity is automatically added and then they charge a credit card processing fee as well.
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Craftsman Row SaloonPrice: Moderate• American• Old City
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4.6
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Priyanka
Washington, D.C. Area •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The food was exceptional, the portions were generous, and the service was top tier! Our server, Knoll, was a stand out, attentive, personable, and made the experience truly special for our family!
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High Street Restaurant & BarPrice: Moderate• American• Center City
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4.8
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Caroline
Philadelphia County •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Excellent service, great food and atmosphere. Our server was super attentive and kind. We had a nut allergy in the group and he had been made aware through our reservation and double checked that items on the menu were safe. It was a wonderful surprise that the chocolate cake was safe - the frosting was delicious. We’ll definitely be back. Easy parking nearby in the lot on fourth st.
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Red Owl TavernPrice: Expensive• American• Old City
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4.5
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Shu
Asheville / Western North Carolina •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Love the ambiance, felt like I stepped into a restaurant in Italy! So cozy and the staff was very attentive. Great for a group or just for a date!
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Buca D'oro RistorantePrice: Moderate• Italian• Society Hill
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4.5
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Sherivip
Philadelphia County •20 reviews
4.0
Dined 7 days ago
We love Bleu Sushi- food is always fresh and service very good! Not a fancy place but a good value!!
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Bleu SushiPrice: Moderate• Japanese• Center City
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4.8

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150 restaurants available nearby

1. Craftsman Row Saloon

2. High Street Restaurant & Bar

3. Buca D'oro Ristorante

4. Red Owl Tavern

5. Bleu Sushi

6. LaScala's Fire - Philadelphia

7. Umami Steak and Sushi Bar

8. Kotosushi

9. Talula's Daily - Secret Supper Club

10. a.kitchen

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