Diners' Choice: Hot spot restaurants in Philadelphia County

OpenTable

Updated March 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants that are the best hot spots 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!

Ad Lib Craft Kitchen and Bar

4.9

4.9 (408)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Harrisburg

About the restaurant

Ad Lib
Craft Kitchen and Bar
A comfortable gathering place where people come together to celebrate, debate politics or simply spend time with friends and family, Ad Lib is a “new take” on a traditional American Tavern.
Food and Drink offerings are old favorites “turned on their side” and full of surprises. Our food and beverage chefs combine classic preparations with contemporary creativity. Ad lib specials, the “Ad Lib Lunch” and Ad lib social hours celebrate spontaneity. This is a place to share food and share stories. There’s no script, just a stage set for you to wing it!
This is food that is fun to cook, fun to eat, fun to share. And, you can try many dishes in one visit with the large offering of small plate options. Guests can choose from over 40 small plates, over 30 wines by the glass, over 60 selections of beer and an ever changing list of craft, barrel aged and edible cocktails.

Top review

Nicholas

Dined on Feb 12, 2025

Never thought a cabbage “steak” could taste so good!

The Bellefonte Cafe

4.9

4.9 (260)

$30 and under

Fusion / Eclectic

Wilmington

About the restaurant

The Bellefonte Cafe: Great Food, Great Atmosphere, Great Music, since 2002!

Top review

Arlene

Dined on Feb 16, 2025

Although a limited menu, the food was unique, Fortunately I like trying new foods. We especially enjoyed the music. Band was great. And the interaction was most enjoyable.

Chick's

4.9

4.9 (29)

$50 and over

American

South Philly

About the restaurant

Family- There's a special kind of bond that a family only knows! Family is what brought Chick's to life. Everything from our name to our logo is inspired by Love of family. So when you enter our doors we consider you family too. Versatility sums up our sprawling, industrial-looking and upscale gastropub on Washington Avenue. We offer a well-stocked bar, killer brunch menu , unbeatable happy hour specials and plenty for the bar crowd.

Top review

Dined on Dec 27, 2024

Our first visit here exceeded expectations! I made a reservation for our family of five, and from the moment we arrived, the service was exceptional. The host and our waitress were attentive, friendly, and made us feel welcome. We happened to visit during happy hour and ended up ordering most of our food from the happy hour menu—and everything we tried was delicious! The bang bang shrimp, buffalo wings, and Italian mussels were standout dishes that I’d highly recommend. Although we were too full to explore the regular menu (aside from the mussels), this just gives us an excuse to come back sooner rather than later. I’m also looking forward to catching an Eagles game here someday—the atmosphere seems like it would be electric! Our waitress was fantastic—super friendly and attentive. She made sure we were well taken care of, and we never had to ask for water refills. The food came out quickly, and the entire staff worked efficiently, making for a smooth and enjoyable experience. We’re already looking forward to our next visit!

Frost Doylestown

4.8

4.8 (419)

$30 and under

Fusion / Eclectic

Doylestown

About the restaurant

OpenTable Diners' Choice 2024 & 2025!
A New York Style Fusion Restaurant, Martini Lounge and Wine Bar, with Eclectic Mediterranean Small Plates, Pintxos and Full Fare Experiences, complemented with unique and rare wines, in the Heart of Historic Doylestown. Winner of 2023 & 2024 Wine Spectator "Award of Excellence"
Live music every Friday & Saturday
Please reach out to your concierge directly for Upstairs Speakeasy Lounge Reservations

Top review

Liz

Dined 2 days ago

A true gem! Great atmosphere and great service. Very innovative cocktails and food was delicious. We had the Filet Mignon and Crab Cakes. Both were excellent.

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118 North

4.7

4.7 (275)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Wayne

About the restaurant

118 North is excited to welcome guests for indoor dining. Acoustic musical performances will accompany your dinner service each night! We are very excited to host and serve you once again while maintaining sensible safety precautions for all of our wonderful patrons and restaurant staff.

Please be courteous of social distancing guidelines and wear a mask when you are not dining. We appreciate your support!

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SusanRVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Great Nachos and the Apple cider donuts were incredible!

Yakitori Boy Japas - Philadelphia

4.6

4.6 (599)

$30 and under

Japanese

Chinatown

About the restaurant

DINING RESERVATIONS ARE ONLY FOR OUR 1ST FLOOR RESTAURANT, NOT FOR KARAOKE.
• Make an inquiry for a karaoke room/lounge table @ yakitoriboy.com/sing or call our Events Team at (215)-923-8088 ext. 3

WE CAN SEAT UP TO 20 GUESTS AT 1 TABLE (SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY)! FOR RESERVATIONS WITH A PARTY OF MORE THAN 5 GUESTS, PLEASE CALL US AT (215)-923-8088 EXT. 1 TO MAKE A RESERVATION!

Yakitori Boy is a premier izakaya destination in Philadelphia! We serve a variety of tapas style dishes (japas), sushi and a variety of yakitori. On our 1st floor, we have restaurant seating and a full bar serving delicious food and cocktails. The 2nd floor features our lounge, bar and private karaoke rooms that can accommodate up to 20 guests for business meetings and private parties. Come eat, drink and sing!

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined 7 days ago

Food was delicious and the service was excellent.

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Experience

HAPPY HOUR AT YAKI!

Chika Ramen Bar

4.3

4.3 (25)

$30 and under

Japanese

Center City

About the restaurant

The Japanese word “chika” means basement/cellar/underground place. The cuisine at Chika is traditional sushi & ramen (cold & hot) dishes with Japanese bites prepared by Dean Leevongcharoen, a 12-year chef who was trained in Japan. Vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free dining options are also available.

Top review

Cynthia

Dined on Feb 28, 2025

Loved the food, service and ambiance! Will definitely be returning!

P.F. Chang's - Glen Mills

3.9

3.9 (289)

$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

Theresa

Dined on Dec 29, 2024

It is always a treat for us to come here and it is a bit of a drive but always worth it. We got the lettuce wraps and steamed dumplings for appetizers and they are excellent. Then we got the orange chicken, honey chicken and honey shrimp and everyone enjoyed their entree. We got the chocolate mousse for dessert to split and this was also delicious. Another great dinner here as always. The service was excellent and we were promptly seated and served. Very friendly staff.

Figo

3.9

3.9 (435)

$30 and under

Italian

Northern Liberties

About the restaurant

Figo is an elevated Italian restaurant and bar that pays homage to handmade cuisine, craft cocktails, and a curated wine list.

Taking inspiration from our Italian namesake Figo (or cool in Italian) we encourage our guests to slow down while we unite the tradition of Italian dining with the social scene of the area. After indulging in our libations, guests are invited to explore our food menu rich with complex flavors that harness the sensation of a home cooked meal.

Top review

Darneshia

Dined 6 days ago

20 out of 20 stars … I loved the food , service and vibes ! Everything top tier !

The Ridley House

3.8

3.8 (68)

$30 and under

American

Folsom

About the restaurant

The Ridley House is a New American
Restaurant & Bar modeled after a traditional
Hall & Parlor Home. The space is comprised
of three unique rooms & seasonal outdoor
beer garden. Guests can enjoy options from
our rustic American Farm Fare menu,
handcrafted cocktails, & robust selection of
craft beer.
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Thank you for choosing The Ridley House for your dining experience! We are delighted to host you and your guests. For parties of 12 or more, we offer a specially curated menu to ensure seamless service. Please note that an 18% Gratuity will automatically be added to the bill for parties of 6 or more. Additionally, we can accommodate up to four payment cards per check. Please note a card must be on file to confirm large reservations for 12+, we look forward to serving you!

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PhilliesFanVIP

Dined on Jan 23, 2025

Simple Irish Menu. Too many potatoes for my taste. Irish stew was tasty, but 80% potato and three bites of meat. Giant potato wedges, with one thin piece of fish in the fish and chips, again tasted fine, just overwhelmed by potato.

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