Diners' Choice: Innovative restaurants in Philadelphia County

OpenTable

Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for the best restaurants that are fit for foodies in Philadelphia County? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Cafe Fresco - Center City

4.8

4.8 (737)

$30 and under

Fusion / Eclectic

Harrisburg

About the restaurant

A pioneer of Harrisburg dining, Café Fresco Center City opened its doors in 2005. Located in the heart of Restaurant Row, the Feng Shui inspired ambiance offers comfortable and intimate dining spaces that pulse with an energy and excitement. From the moment you step inside, you become part of the Café Fresco experience. Whether you are joining us for an urban, café lunch or the upscale, metropolitan dining experience of our dinner service, our skilled, professional staff will strive to accommodate your every need. Our goal is to provide you with a metropolitan retreat nestled in the heart of a smaller city that will exceed every expectation – an experience that can only be provided by Café Fresco.

Top review

Tina

Dined on Dec 11, 2024

Cafe Fresco never disappoints. The food and drinks are always delicious.

Tria Wash West

4.8

4.8 (304)

$30 and under

Wine Bar

Washington Square

About the restaurant

Welcome to Tria, Philly's original casual wine bar since 2004.

Our two Center City wine bars have helped elevate Philly’s wine scene while keeping it fun. Tria’s seasonally curated wine, cheese and beer menus showcase super-cool smaller producers who are driven by passion. The friendly Tria team will help you discover new flavor sensations if that’s your jawn. If you prefer, we’ll bring you more wine and leave you alone. It’s all good.

We love wine and it shows, but Tria above all is a community where guests come to relax and connect. There are no TVs or other distractions. The “concept” is for our guests to engage in conversation made livelier, deeper and cheerier by the wine. Cheers!

Top review

AndreaVIP

Dined on Dec 16, 2024

Another fantastic dinner at Tria. Once again, the service was impeccable and friendly. Good night was made even better with a wine tasting from various regions in Sicily absolutely looking forward to the next wine event at our beautiful neighborhood gem, Tria

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Experience

Happier Hour at Tria Wash West

KOP Igloo Garden on the Green

4.8

4.8 (53)

$30 and under

American

King of Prussia

About the restaurant

Thanks to your generous support of Igloo Garden on the Green, King of Prussia District raised $31,698 to fight food insecurity in Upper Merion Township! Join us next year for Igloo Garden on the Green November 4-18, 2025!

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Jose

Dined on Nov 18, 2024

Went here form my anniversary date, me and my partner loved it!

River Twice

4.7

4.7 (28)

$50 and over

American

South Philly

About the restaurant

River Twice is a Modern American restaurant that celebrates the richness of our regions bounty located on East Passyunk Avenue in South Philadelphia. Our menu frequently changes to reflect the finest of what local purveyors have in season to give guests a unique experience with every visit in our intimate but casual atmosphere. Our thoughtfully curated beverage list and wine pairings coincide with our dedication to develop a sincere connection to the Delaware River Valley and mid-Atlantic region.

Our intimate, window-lined dining room offers a charming view of the iconic Singing Fountain on East Passyunk Avenue. The dining room surrounds an open kitchen where you will be able to see our chefs at work.

River Twice has been recognized by The Philadelphia Inquirer, The New York Times, has earned Chef Randy Rucker’s Philadelphia Magazine’s “Best Chef” and, most recently Chef Randy Rucker garnered a James Beard Award nomination in 2024 for Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic.

Top review

Jack

Dined 3 days ago

We had a wonderful evening at River Twice. From the warm, friendly greetings by the hostess and the wait staff, to the food itself, this all made for an excellent dinner in one of Philly's most interesting neighborhoods. The meal itself was a great value, with four noteworthy- and interesting- small courses including a terrific dessert. I also recommend the wine pairing.

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Experience

New Year's Eve - Seven Course Tasting

Experience

Chef's Counter

Experience

Dining Room Reservation

Veekoo

4.7

4.7 (361)

$31 to $50

Asian

Bryn Mawr

About the restaurant

IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ PRIOR TO BOOKING:
Kindly note that specific table requests cannot be guaranteed and patio seating is first-come, first-served and weather-dependent. A 20% gratuity will be automatically applied for parties of six (6) or more. Due to limited space, please be mindful of the dining time allotted on Openable to allow all guests a smooth dining experience. We hope to see you soon!

Authentically us, but not always traditional, Veekoo invites you to explore contemporary Asian cuisine with comforting classic American Chinese dishes that you grew up loving, along with a fun twist of Japanese-influenced fare. As an oasis of varied Asian plates, come travel across the globe with us.

Top review

DeniseMVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Always great!! Great variety and the food is really good!

Fringe Bar

4.5

4.5 (117)

$30 and under

American

Society Hill

About the restaurant

Set on the Delaware River waterfront and located inside a historical riverfront pumping station, Fringe Bar is Philadelphia’s newest experiential, active fun space. As the latest addition to the FringeArts campus hub, the newly renovated bar and restaurant provide a highly versatile venue for unforgettable experiences year round. Dine indoors and enjoy our soulful pub cuisine featuring snacks and bites alongside an array of eclectic and funky beverage options enhanced by custom entertainment ranging from jazz ensembles, to funk bands, to cabaret, and more. Dining experiences are further accentuated by the soaring views of the Delaware River and Benjamin Franklin Bridge in our industrial-chic space directly adjacent to FringeArts’ renowned state-of-the-art 220 seat theater. Outdoors is Haas Biergarten, which serves as a vibrant, plant filled space in the warmer months and an intimate, cozy space in the cooler months.

Top review

Christie

Dined on Dec 12, 2024

Such a great space with friendly wait staff and good food. Will be back!

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Experience

New Years Eve Party

Anzu Social

4.4

4.4 (53)

$31 to $50

Asian

New Hope

About the restaurant

At Anzu Social we bring you the vibrant fusion flavors of Asia, masterfully crafted by our team of talented chefs. Each dish is a testament to our commitment to quality, creativity, and sustainability, using only the freshest local ingredients.

Landmark Hospitality with Logan Inn are thrilled to announce the grand opening of our sister property, Anzu Social at The Mansion Inn. This culinary gem is nestled in the heart of New Hope, PA.

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined 1 day ago

Service and food was impeccable and cheers to the manager who blends in with his team and make sure everything is top-notch

Calypso - Mediterranean Cuisine

4.2

4.2 (178)

$30 and under

Mediterranean

Skippack

About the restaurant

Calypso offers a mix of mediterranean quality dishes made with our top-notch ingredients! come check us out at the historical skippack village

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Rachel

Dined on Nov 19, 2024

Everyone was friendly, food was delicious. Great place for a special occasion.

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4.0

4 (197)

$30 and under

Izakaya

Fishtown

About the restaurant

Izakaya by Yanaga

Experience by yanaga for yourself!

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Lashon

Dined on Dec 7, 2024

I truly enjoyed myself. My daughter wanted to go here for her birthday and so we did. I’m not a sushi person but I tried it and it was great. The service was excellent.

P.F. Chang's - Glen Mills

3.8

3.8 (283)

$30 and under

Chinese

Glen Mills

About the restaurant

We are an Asian & Chinese restaurant offering dine-in, takeout, to-go, delivery, and catering. Make a reservation online to dine in. Order Asian and Chinese food delivery, takeout, and catering online or through the P.F. Chang's mobile app. Let us cater the perfect feast for you - corporate office catering menus are also available. P.F. Chang's offers a variety of signature Asian, Thai, Korean, Japanese, Mongolian, and Chinese food dishes including Chicken Lettuce Wraps, Chicken Pad Thai, Signature Lo Mein, Fried Rice, Mongolian Beef, Chang's Spicy Chicken, and Pork and Shrimp Dumplings. Order online for sushi delivery and takeout. Many gluten-free and vegetarian menu items are available. Try our seasonal cocktails and seasonal menu items.

Top review

BarbVIP

Dined on Dec 12, 2024

The crab Rangoon’s and lettuce wraps were delicious and now they are using di lettuce, which is much better to fill the chicken filling with. The orange chicken was delicious. Great service.

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