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- CChristianAtlantic City / South Jersey Shore •1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoOh it was great. The atmosphere was nice, the food was non stop, and it was just so much fun. I’m booking again for the summer but I’d go back again. The staff was friendly and just right there when you need them.More infoFogo de Chao - PhiladelphiaPrice: Moderate• Brazilian• Center City•4.3
- GGeraldVIPPhiladelphia County •2 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoAlways great food. We went on Valentine’s Day without high expectations, as most restaurants usually pack people in and rush them Out. We were very pleasantly surprised. We were not rushed and the quality was excellent as it always is. Can’t go wrong at the Capital GrilleMore infoThe Capital Grille - PhiladelphiaPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Center City•4.7
- DDamonPhiladelphia County •4 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoGreat experience. Came for Super Bowl parade, did not have to wait. Service great, was quick and delicious. I thought it was going to be a mess with the crowds but they really had it down and knew how to handle themselves.More infoEl VezPrice: Moderate• Mexican / Southwestern• Center City•4.8
- SStephanieVIPPhiladelphia County •9 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoAlways a beautiful dining experience at Del Friscos. Went for Valentines Day and night before Eagles Parade! Hostess changed our table when we weren’t happy and multiple check ins throughout the evening by maître de. Sea Bass melts in your mouth and the Filet was perfectly cooked. Highly recommend.More infoDel Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse - PhiladelphiaPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Center City•4.6
- FFeliciaSan Francisco Bay Area •1 review5.0Dined 5 days agoWe went for a date night and it was our first time trying it out. The food was great and you get a good amount of food for the price. The lights were different colors which added to the vibe but it was pretty loud. I think it would definitely be a cute spot for girls night or a date.More infoMonaPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Center City•3.9
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There’s a restaurant for every love language in Philadelphia. Early-in-the-game dates get a sexy vegan cocktail bar. An Andalusian tapas spot screams “group date.” For an ultra-luxe proposal, go all out with a tasting menu on the 59th floor of the Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia. This guide pairs Philadelphia restaurants with romantic occasions from first dates all the way to milestone anniversaries. These are Philadelphia’s 12 best date-night restaurants.
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12 of Philadelphia’s outstanding spots for celebrating special occasions
Maybe you got engaged on the steps at the Philadelphia Museum of Art or just picked up the keys to your first rowhouse. It could be that your kid is (finally) toilet trained, or that your noisy neighbor moved away. Sometimes, simply surviving another Tuesday can be an occasion to celebrate over a restaurant meal. It doesn’t have to be fancy. What makes an occasion special isn’t an arbitrary date on the calendar—it’s the decision to celebrate. Luckily, Philadelphia bursts with places where the food and atmosphere lend themselves to living it up. Grab dinner and a jazz show at a swinging North Broad Street faithful. Opt for a quieter night at a critically acclaimed, plant-based gem in Midtown Village. Or splurge on a swanky steakhouse that presides over a corner of Rittenhouse Park. Whether you’re after an intimate spot for an anniversary date or a convivial atmosphere for a boisterous reunion, Philadelphia has you covered with these 12 celebration-worthy restaurants.
The Best Places to Grab a Drink in Philadelphia
Philadelphia’s bar scene pulses with the same eclectic energy that defines its restaurants. In every neighborhood, you’ll find spots that reflect the people who live, work, and drink there. Some embrace the city’s signature blue collar ethos while others offer glamorous settings—and even higher-end spirits. Many are attached to restaurant kitchens that turn out the kind of top-notch food that put Philadelphia on the culinary map. The city’s drinking dens have you covered, whether your tastes skew classic or trendy, whiskey or vodka, domestic or imported. Grab a friend—plus a barstool—and explore this town by way of its best watering holes.
A Guide to the Best Date Spots in Philadelphia & New Jersey
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10 Top Burger Picks in Philadelphia and New Jersey
The genesis of the beef-on-bun combo known as the hamburger might be forever shrouded in mystery — there are at least six different people that claim to be responsible for its invention — but regardless of who came up with the burger, its appeal is undeniable. Throughout Philadelphia and New Jersey, burger options abound, from pared-down smashburgers topped with a simple combo of lettuce, tomato and onion, to patties finished with bacon and eggs designed for brunch-time enjoyment. Up and down the New Jersey coastline and into Philadelphia, these are the spots serving can’t-miss burgers.
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Philadelphia is rich with cultural opportunities, well-preserved history, and restaurants to suit any taste. If you're strolling through the city enjoying the historical markers, be sure to enjoy some traditional traveling food born in Pennsylvania, such as the warm pretzel. Ready for some quality beef? Options from Brazilian steakhouses as well as English beef and bread are on offer. Smoked seafood, a traditional food of northern European climes, will provide a salty backdrop to Dutch pastries. The city of Brotherly Love offers everything from early American traditional fare to global cuisines, including Ethiopian stews served and eaten with injera bread. Philadelphia is a microcosm of foods from all over the world!
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Healthy restaurants located in Philadelphia include Estia - Philadelphia, Oyster House Philadelphia and Parc
Restaurants with gluten-free options in Philadelphia are Ocean Prime - Philadelphia, Iron Hill - Center City and Parc
The most romantic restaurant in Philadelphia is Ocean Prime - Philadelphia
Restaurants in Philadelphia with a great view include SkyHigh, Jean-Georges Philadelphia and Valley Green Inn