Best Fun Restaurants in Washington Square

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1. Craftsman Row Saloon

4.6

Exceptional(1077)

Price: Moderate

• American • Old City

Booked 86 times today

Craftsman Row Saloon is a blast! It's known for its festive atmosphere and seasonal decor. Reviews rave about the 'fun cocktails' and 'creative presentations'. Their menu, featuring iconic burgers and unique sandwiches like the Doritos Mozzarella Sticks and French Toast Burger, is always a crowd pleaser. Plus, it's a great spot for family and friends to share experiences.

2. Morimoto

4.7

Exceptional(6753)

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Center City

Booked 36 times today

Morimoto is serving contemporary Japanese cuisine. Chef Masaharu Morimoto of Iron Chef prepares traditional dishes with a modern flair.

3. The Morris

4.7

Exceptional(313)

Price: Expensive

• American • Center City

Booked 8 times today

The Morris is a new restaurant and bar in a truly unique location. It’s connected to a boutique, 17 room colonial hotel and courtyard located right next to Washington Square Park. We have a scratch kitchen that only uses the freshest ingredients available by season. Our bar program consists of delicious hand-crafted cocktails, organic wines, selection of local beers, and spirit-free beverages. Whether it's for a casual night out, business dinner, or date night, we are so excited to serve you in our newly renovate dining room or in the garden courtyard*! *We want to inform our guests that the courtyard is fully tented and heated throughout the winter!

4. Red Owl Tavern

4.5

Awesome(1479)

Price: Expensive

• American • Old City

Booked 22 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!

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5. LaScala's Fire - Philadelphia

4.7

Exceptional(3263)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Old City

Booked 20 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!

6. 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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7. Umami Steak and Sushi Bar

4.6

Exceptional(119)

Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Old City

Booked 4 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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8. 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.

9. Parc

4.8

Exceptional(17337)

Price: Expensive

• French • Rittenhouse Square

Booked 219 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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10. Buddakan - Philadelphia

4.7

Exceptional(11299)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • Old City

Booked 79 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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Helenevip
Philadelphia County •84 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Always good. Always consistent. Great server-Melanie-who waited on us previously. Looking forward to next visit.
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LaScala's Fire - PhiladelphiaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Old City
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4.7
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Krista
Washington, D.C. Area •11 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The food and atmosphere was great! The service this particular time was slower than previous dining experiences there, but overall great place, especially with the Christmas decorations!
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Craftsman Row SaloonPrice: Moderate• American• Old City
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4.6
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Elizabeth
Philadelphia County •50 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We always find Morimoto to be consistent and congenial! We love going there!
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MorimotoPrice: Very Expensive• Japanese• Center City
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4.7
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Caroline
Philadelphia County •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 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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Joy
Philadelphia County •74 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Brunch before theater. The outside garden seating was a pleasant surprise on this cold November day, with a heated enclosure. The food and service was great as well. I had the chef special, grilled Morris steak, breakfast potatoes, 2 eggs, herb bearnaise - it did not disappoint and was plenty filling. My friend had the shrimp and grits which she also enjoyed. I recommend this dining establishment.
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The MorrisPrice: Expensive• American• Center City
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4.7

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220 restaurants available nearby

1. Craftsman Row Saloon

2. Morimoto

3. The Morris

4. Red Owl Tavern

5. LaScala's Fire - Philadelphia

6. Bleu Sushi

7. Umami Steak and Sushi Bar

8. Talula's Daily - Secret Supper Club

9. Parc

10. Buddakan - Philadelphia

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