Restaurants in Philadelphia

Whether you sit a spell with a bourbon sipper in one of the front porch rocking chairs, or wrap yourself in the blanket of smoky goodness inside, you're sure to leave Q BBQ & Tequila with a full belly and renewed belief in fairies. Scour the carnivore-friendly menu and test your primal instinct to eat off the bone with a true southern-style half rack of hickory-smoked ribs ($14), or an order of wings, available in mild, hot & honey, hot, or hellfire varieties ($8 for 10). For a decadent fusion of cultures, try the Q burrito, stuffed with pulled pork or chicken, collard greens, baked beans, and coleslaw ($10), or satisfy a spicetooth with Cajun seared catfish, cheddar grits, and fried green tomatoes ($14). Three traditional tacos with onions and cilantro come in meat and vegetarian varieties ($9.50), guaranteeing diners of every distinction can find an appropriate dish to roll atop their flavor-sensors.

The sandwich maestros at Steaks on South dish up creative twists on the traditional cheesesteak, assembling chicken and vegetarian varieties alongside classic recipes and receiving positive hubbub from Philadelphia Weekly. Ravenous patrons can peruse the menu to discover sandwiches loaded with flavorful fillings, such as the spicy sauce and blue cheese blanketing the buffalo chicken steak. Like adding whipped cream to filet mignon, the cheesesteak hoagie amends a tried-and-true recipe, topping beef with lettuce, tomato, and raw onions, and the Philly Garden douses broccoli rabe and spinach with sharp provolone. French fries and waves of soda accompany each bite, which noshers can customize further with extras such as roasted peppers and honey mustard. Tall stools elevate customers to counters that line the eatery's first floor dining space, and large windows on the second floor reveal views of bustling nightlife and sidewalk cracks that mysteriously resemble John Hancock's signature.

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OpenTable users give Cork four stars, Yelpers give it 3.5, and Gayot rates it as good:

The dinner menu at this neighborhood gem uses classy ingredients in creative ways, forming a lineup that's accessible to all palates. The menu changes often, but sample starters include fried clams tartar with grilled lemon ($9) and barbecue veal ribs with peach salsa ($12). Main courses ($12–$25) range from a familiar pizza topped with barbecue sauce, pineapple, chicken, red pepper, and Vidalia onions ($12) to gnocchi with rabbit-chorizo sausage, artichokes, and goat cheese ($16 for full portion). London Grill is also open for lunch (Tuesday–Friday 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m.) and weekend brunch (11 a.m.–2:30 p.m.). The midday feast includes various sandwich options, such as a roasted turkey BLT with fries ($8.50) and main dishes such as the fresh-daily vegetable harvest ménage á trois ($13). Accompany any meal with a pull from the full bar, including micro and macro beers on tap and in bottle and a lengthy wine list.