Best Restaurants for Special Occasions in Swarthmore

49 restaurants available nearby

1. Tavola Restaurant

4.5

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Springfield

Booked 4 times today

Tavola Restaurant + Bar offers a one of a kind indoor and al fresco dining experience with a newly renovated and impressive outdoor patio featuring golf course views, fire pits, and relaxing atmosphere. Tavola offers an extensive bar menu with a robust wine list, beer list (including seasonals and crafts) and inventive signature cocktails made with fresh ingredients from our on-site vegetable and herb gardens. Tavola is open to the public daily, serving lunch, dinner, drinks and Sunday Brunch, with daily specials accompanied by live acoustic music (see our entertainment calendar for a full schedule). Advance reservations are recommended for all guests through Open Table and private parties are welcomed to contact our management team for accommodations. We look forward to seeing you soon!

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2. Iron Hill Brewery - Media

4.1

Excellent(2525)

Price: Moderate

• American • Media

Booked 13 times today

Welcome to Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant, where you'll find fine handcrafted beers, creative yet informal cuisine, and friendly, attentive service in a casual, upscale atmosphere. We're passionate about producing distinctive, full-flavored handcrafted beers, accompanied by fresh–from–scratch New American cuisine in a comfortable, casual atmosphere. Our goal has always been to provide food and beer that is inspired, consistently crafted and presented by a knowledgeable and courteous service staff.

3. Parc

4.8

Exceptional(17330)

Price: Expensive

• French • Rittenhouse Square

Booked 398 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."

4. SkyHigh

4.7

Exceptional(2773)

Price: Moderate

• Cocktail Bar • Center City

Booked 72 times today

Philadelphia's SkyHigh restaurant presents a chic and comfortable dining experience specializing in approachable Jean-Georges cuisine. Experience panoramic views and world-class service.

5. The Love

4.8

Exceptional(7226)

Price: Expensive

• American • Rittenhouse Square

Booked 136 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.

6. Butcher & Singer

4.8

Exceptional(8788)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steak • Center City

Booked 87 times today

Butcher & Singer is a classic American chophouse perfect for special occasions. With its sophisticated, relaxed clubhouse setting and hand-cut steaks and chops, it's described by reviewers as 'impeccable', 'stunning', and 'perfect' for celebrations. The ambience is characterized as 'quaint', 'classy', and 'elegant', with leather booths, dark wood paneling, and low lighting. The service is consistently noted as 'first-rate', 'attentive', and 'graceful', making it a must-return restaurant for future celebrations.

7. Barclay Prime

4.8

Exceptional(5392)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Rittenhouse Square

Booked 101 times today

Barclay Prime is a luxury boutique steakhouse serving a traditional yet modern menu in a comfortable & contemporary setting.

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. Terrain Cafe – Glen Mills

4.4

Awesome(7506)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Glen Mills

Booked 262 times today

Since our opening in 2008, Terrain Cafe grew naturally from a small coffee shop nestled in the store to a full-service restaurant offering seasonally inspired brunch, dinner, and beverage menus. Our dedicated culinary team works closely with purveyors to ethically source fresh, high-quality ingredients that lay the foundation for our nourishing dishes. Each cafe's unique and deliberately designed environment blurs the line between indoor and outdoor spaces, providing an inspiring dining experience every time. This specific cafe will always have unique roots, and we'll undoubtedly remain embedded in them as we grow.Our patio is open for walk-ins only!

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10. Steak 48 - Philadelphia

4.9

Exceptional(5003)

Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Rittenhouse Square

Booked 76 times today

At Steak 48 in Philadelphia, we serve the finest steaks and high-quality seafood in an intimate and vibrant setting. The diverse menu at our Philadelphia steakhouse location will satisfy any personal craving, as we serve the best USDA prime steaks, succulent seafood and shellfish along with inventive and classically inspired side dishes and appetizers. Our master butchers custom cut 28-day wet-aged steaks by hand for cooking in our 1800-degree broiler. Much of our beef comes from Midwestern farms in Michigan and Wisconsin as well as premium Wagyu beef brought in from the Mishima Reserve. Enhance your meal with a hand-crafted cocktail made from local ingredients. Make your reservation today. We can't wait to see you!

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Francis
Philadelphia County •1 review
5.0
Dined today
We loved the dining experience. Our server was amazing, very attentive. Theresa was great. We will definitely be back to enjoy this again. Thank you!
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SkyHighPrice: Moderate• Cocktail Bar• Center City
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4.7
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Lynnvip
Philadelphia County •70 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Wonderful service Didn’t feel rushed at all Wonderful food and cocktails!
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The LovePrice: Expensive• American• Rittenhouse Square
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4.8
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Laurievip
Los Angeles •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We were greeted, seated and then treated to a lovely dining experience. We started with a couple of the specialty cocktails-Romarin and Nouveau Basilic: their pour was generous as our drinks lasted through our meals. A bonus of a basket of bread was brought to our table, such a rarity! Baguette, sourdough and what seamed a seasonal bread with cranberry and walnuts with beurre---seemed such a treat! Our waiter was attentive and made well informed dinner suggestions after asking us our preferences and we enjoyed the beef bourguignon; duck a l'orange and roasted chicken. Parc has made our top 10 list of places to eat while in Philly!
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ParcPrice: Expensive• French• Rittenhouse Square
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4.8
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Kevin
Philadelphia County •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Great service, delicious food. The restaurant was not bust, so it was quiet. Our server was amazing; attentive without being g intrusive, made sure we had everything we needed. He was great.
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Iron Hill Brewery - MediaPrice: Moderate• American• Media
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4.1
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LaQuana
Philadelphia County •1 review
5.0
Dined on Nov 15, 2024
The service was amazing, the food was amazing I would recommend Tavola to my family and friend's. Definitely is a 10/10 and the scenery was overall great.
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Tavola RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Springfield
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49 restaurants available nearby

1. Tavola Restaurant

2. Iron Hill Brewery - Media

3. Parc

4. SkyHigh

5. The Love

6. Butcher & Singer

7. Barclay Prime

8. The Dandelion

9. Terrain Cafe – Glen Mills

10. Steak 48 - Philadelphia

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