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1. Craftsman Row Saloon
4.6
Exceptional(1075)
Price: Moderate
• American • Old City
Booked 84 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 27 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. LaScala's Fire - Philadelphia
4.7
Exceptional(3260)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Old City
Booked 18 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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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!
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5. Bleu Sushi
4.8
Exceptional(609)
Price: Moderate
• Japanese • Center City
Booked 4 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. 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.
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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. The Dandelion
4.7
Exceptional(8082)
Price: Moderate
• Gastro Pub • Center City
Booked 148 times today
London's culinary revolution comes to Philadelphia with this unique gastro-pub. Cozy rooms and intimate bars create a storied, Old World aura, while updated seasonal takes on British food make up the menu. In keeping with tradition, our casks and tap craft beers are always rotating and classic family-style roasts are served on Sundays.
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9. El Vez
4.7
Exceptional(7009)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican / Southwestern • Center City
Booked 98 times today
A contemporary Mexican restaurant, El Vez offers many unique items such as mahi mahi tacos, ahi tuna tostadas, carne asada and pasilla braised pork pozole. Enjoy their made-to-order guacamole & margaritas with fresh-squeezed juices. Top off your meal with "The El Vez," a flourless chocolate cake, peanut butter mousse and carmelized bananas.
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10. The Love
4.8
Exceptional(7226)
Price: Expensive
• American • Rittenhouse Square
Booked 140 times today
Aimee Olexy and Stephen Starr's The Love is a bi-level sanctuary features 150 seats, split between the main dining room, sidewalk seating, and an upper-level loft. The restaurant is a spirited and carefree neighborhood café celebrating everyday American cuisine. The menu is crafted around what’s truly seasonal and local, while the beverage program reflects the best of the region. This creative energy is matched by a front-of-house service staff passionate about providing homey hospitality morning, noon and night.

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  • Tannis
    Philadelphia County •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 3 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
  • Priyanka
    Washington, D.C. Area •8 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 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
  • Caroline
    Philadelphia County •10 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 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
  • nancy
    Philadelphia County •7 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Always enjoy eating at LaScala Fire never disappoints. The pannis, pizza , salads and entrees are excellent. They validate parking which is another plus.
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    LaScala's Fire - PhiladelphiaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Old City
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    4.7
  • Sherivip
    Philadelphia County •20 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on Nov 19, 2024
    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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