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17 restaurants that define Philadelphia dining

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par Maddy Sweitzer-Lamme
Mise à jour le 30 mars 2023

Philadelphia’s vibrant dining scene is right up there with historical landmarks on the list of reasons visitors come to town. The Philly food world just as important as the city’s renowned museums and concert halls, and chefs are some of our biggest celebrities.

A Top Chef winner in East Passyunk serves French American fare in a jewel box-like space. A group-friendly Chinatown favorite dishes up some of the city’s best—and spiciest—Sichuan fare. In Cedar Park, a soul food joint doubles as a beloved community hangout.

The city’s matrix of outstanding restaurants is as diverse as the people who live here, ranging from chef-driven, fine-dining spots to laid-back sports bars and cafes. Read on for a guide to 17 restaurants essential to Philadelphia.

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Parc
4.8
4.8 (17261)
De 31 $ à 50 $
Française
Rittenhouse Square
À propos du restaurant
Prolific restaurateur Stephen Starr—known for hits such as Buddakan and Le Coucou around the country—got his start in Philadelphia. His flair for designing the full dining experience is best showcased at Parc, a Parisian restaurant literally built from pieces of restaurants imported from France. The atmosphere, both inside and outside, is spectacular: Parc’s bustling sidewalk tables sit across the street from Rittenhouse Square Park, and the restaurant takes full advantage of its lush setting. There’s no better place to enjoy a flawlessly cooked French omelet or steak frites while getting in some people-watching. Be sure to grab a baguette on the way out; Parc’s onsite bakery is one of the best in the city.
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OpenTable Diner
Y est allé·e le 27 juil. 2024
Our serveuse Tiffany was parfait. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Merci pour tout!
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Warm Shrimp Salad
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Steak Au Poivre
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Chicken Paillard
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Morimoto
4.7
4.7 (6741)
50 $ et plus
Japonaise
Center City
À propos du restaurant
Philly doesn’t tolerate celebrity chef outposts unless they can back up their name with some serious game. Morimoto has impressed sushi connoisseurs from its early days when the Iron Chef himself sometimes appeared behind the Old City sushi bar. Thankfully, the kitchen is on point whether or not the headlining chef is in the house. That means Morimoto’s omakase—the chef’s choice menu, known to feature dishes such as whitefish carpaccio and black cod miso—is worth the splurge.
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OpenTable Diner
Y est allé·e le 11 févr. 2023
Valentines
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Wagyu Dumplings
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Pork Belly Ramen
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Morimoto Sashimi
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Chickie's & Pete's - South Philadelphia
4.5
4.5 (668)
30 $ ou moins
Fruits de mer
Philly Sud
À propos du restaurant
Chickie’s and Pete’s is a classic pre-game and post-game stop for beers, cheesesteaks, and tomato pie in the shadow of South Philly’s sports stadiums. Its sprawling bar food menu offers something for everyone, but no visit here is complete without the restaurant’s famous crab fries. There’s no actual crab on these crinkle-cut fries. Instead, the irresistible cheese sauce on top is generously seasoned with Old Bay.
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OpenTable Diner
Y est allé·e le 7 janv. 2023
Didn’t disappoint!
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SkyHigh
4.6
4.6 (2738)
30 $ ou moins
Bar à cocktails
Center City
À propos du restaurant
JG SkyHigh, one of celebrity chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s Philadelphia outposts, is among the city’s most dramatic restaurant spaces. Diners are whisked up from the street to the top of the Four Seasons Hotel in Center City in a glass elevator that offers panoramic city views. Floor-to-ceiling windows provide an unforgettable backdrop for celebratory cocktails or a special occasion meal. It’s a fitting atmosphere to splurge on Osetra caviar, or you could go for something more casual but equally good, such as spicy sausage, kale, and pecorino pizza.
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MarcoS
Y est allé·e le 1 nov. 2023
Nous avons très bien mangé , sauf le dessert un peu décevant . Les cookies manquent d’originalité . Le service est impeccable .
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Charlie was a sinner.
4.6
4.6 (2592)
De 31 $ à 50 $
Tapas/Amuse-Gueule
Center City
À propos du restaurant
Charlie was a sinner. is the creation of plant-based chef and restaurateur Nicole Marquis. Her dark and cozy vegan cocktail lair serves up some of Philadelphia’s freshest drinks, thanks to ingredients such as hibiscus and mint, plus the city’s most inventive dishes. The zucchini “crab cake” sliders are a menu mainstay, along with a “ricotta” toast that could charm even the most ardent dairy lover. Enjoy it all against the backdrop of black-and-white movies, which flicker on the walls.
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OpenTable Diner
Y est allé·e le 4 sept. 2022
Graduation
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Caramelized Eggplant Bao Buns
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Mac & Cheese
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Oyster Mushroom Fried "Calamari"
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White Dog Cafe - University City
4.7
4.7 (5450)
30 $ ou moins
Américaine contemporaine
Ville universitaire
À propos du restaurant
The White Dog Cafe has been an icon of the local food movement in Philadelphia since opening its original West Philly location in 1983 as one of the first restaurants to celebrate seasonal ingredients from the region’s farms. When founder and farm-to-table pioneer Judy Wicks sold the business in 2009, she preserved the restaurant’s commitment to sustainability. White Dog serves as an unofficial hub for the college campuses of University City and always attracts a diverse range of diners, from students to West Philly elders. Salads showcase the farm-fresh produce and local cheeses, and the mushroom soup, made with produce from nearby Kennett Square (the self-proclaimed mushroom capital of the world) is a must.
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PaulaG
Y est allé·e le 24 mars 2023
Graduation dinner
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Goat Cheese Whipped Ricotta
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Kennett Square Mushroom Soup
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EMei
4.6
4.6 (299)
30 $ ou moins
Sichuanais
Chinatown
À propos du restaurant
With a dining room full of large round tables topped with rotating trays, Emei resembles other Chinatown restaurants. But its bold, regional flavors make it stand out from its neighbors. The restaurant has served some of the Philadelphia area’s spiciest and best Sichuan food since 2011. Chef Yongcheng Zhao has focused on the food of this Chinese province for his 40-year career. Whether your tastes run in the direction of pork intestine or Chongqing spicy chicken, a stir-fried dish spiked with dried Sichuan chile peppers, you’ll find appealing options on the large menu. Emei is at its most fun when you can order lots of dishes to share, so it’s great for groups.
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Wonton Soup
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Hunan Chicken
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Amada PHL
4.7
4.7 (8687)
De 31 $ à 50 $
Espagnole
Old City
À propos du restaurant
When James Beard Award winner Jose Garces left Stephen Starr’s nest in 2005 to launch his own splashy restaurant in Old City, it was a seismic event in the Philadelphia food world. For years, Amada was the buzziest, most sought-after reservation in town. And though newer, shinier restaurants have since arrived, the joy of a Spanish tapas night at Amada hasn’t faded. Start with a spread of charcuterie and cheeses before moving on to small plates such as garlic shrimp and albondigas (meatballs) that have been on the menu from the beginning. The Garces restaurant group has grown quite a bit since 2005, but Amada still holds up as its flagship.
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tomF
Y est allé·e le 20 janv. 2023
Never fails!
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The Olde Bar
3.9
3.9 (1522)
De 31 $ à 50 $
Fruits de mer
Old City
À propos du restaurant
The Olde Bar melds flavors of the moment with longstanding tradition and is set in a space that once occupied a famous 19th-century fish house, Old Original Bookbinder’s. The Olde Bar’s drinks menu channels that past, focusing on classic cocktails such as penicillins, and reliably ranks on any list of best happy hours in town. The raw bar, especially oysters on the half shell, is a menu highlight. There’s also an entire section dedicated to lobster dishes. Bookbinder’s was said to have the largest indoor lobster tank in the world, so don’t miss the lobster pot pie.
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OpenTable Diner
Y est allé·e le 8 janv. 2022
Excellent!
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Bud & Marilyn's
4.6
4.6 (5047)
30 $ ou moins
Américaine
Center City
À propos du restaurant
Chef Marcie Turney descends from restaurant people; her grandparents (the titular Bud and Marilyn) owned a restaurant in Ripon, Wisconsin, where Turney grew up. This restaurant celebrates her family, Midwestern hospitality, and classic American comfort foods. Vinyl booths, vintage-inspired tableware, and retro TVs all add to the throwback theme. Crispy cheese curds made from Wisconsin cheddar and the housemade funfetti cake are the must-order menu items for a classic American experience.
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emptynestor
Y est allé·e le 17 juin 2022
Excellent waitress (Julie)!!!!!
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Fork - Philadelphia
4.7
4.7 (5070)
De 31 $ à 50 $
Américaine contemporaine
Old City
À propos du restaurant
For 25 years, Fork restaurant has set the standards in Philadelphia. Visionary restaurateur Ellen Yin has guided the restaurant through numerous incarnations, anticipating ever-shifting culinary moods and trends. One thing unites all of Fork’s eras: From the beginning, there’s been a focus on working with local farmers and doing sustainable business. The current menu offers a mix of creative and familiar plates. Look for Brussels sprouts topped with smoked grapes and sliced pistachios, as well as a leveled-up cheeseburger (topped with raclette and caramelized onions) with fries. It’s a chameleon of a place that’s somehow perfect for both celebrating a special occasion or grabbing a bite at the bar on a random weeknight.
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elena
Y est allé·e le 29 août 2024
Excellent food. Attentive service. Nice ambiance.
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Tria Rittenhouse
4.8
4.8 (422)
30 $ ou moins
Bar à Vin
Rittenhouse Square
À propos du restaurant
This laidback wine bar was built as a place to celebrate all things fermented—especially the trio of wine, beer, and cheese. Tria has been the place to discover the most compelling vintages and unusual cheeses in town since its inception. Cheese boards are created by Tenaya Darlington, aka “Madame Fromage,” a local cheese expert, author, and educator. There are also ample soups, snacks, salads, and sandwiches. The bustling scene and people-watching opportunities—the restaurant and sidewalk seats are perched on one of the neighborhood’s liveliest corners—are almost as big of a draw as the food and drink.
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OpenTable Diner
Y est allé·e le 14 sept. 2022
Quite good.
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El Vez
4.7
4.7 (6999)
30 $ ou moins
Mexicaine/Américaine régionale (Sud-Ouest)
Center City
À propos du restaurant
El Vez, another Stephen Starr stunner, has been a popular spot for happy hours that become nights out since opening in 2003. Large booths accommodate groups of friends and colleagues who gather over platters of nachos, bowls of guacamole, Mexican chopped salads, and taco plates. The real draw here, though, is the drinks menu, which includes a variety of margaritas, all balanced and strong. Don’t miss the large selection of agave spirits, including flights for those who’d like to sample a variety of options.
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happy
Y est allé·e le 30 août 2022
Fabulous restaurant!
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