Restaurants in Philadelphia
Philadelphia Restaurant Guide
While Philadelphia will always be known as the home of the cheesesteak, it has a wide variety of cuisines that can be found in places other than a typical sandwich shop. From romantic French cuisine to traditional Mexican food, Philadelphia restaurants provide an assortment of foods and experiences that can delight even the most dedicated foodie.
People who enjoy French food, attentive service and an incredible ambiance should stop by Parc Restaurant, Bistro & Cafe. The valet service and outdoor seating at Parc will provide a carefree, relaxing evening, which is perfect for romance. Hidden away on 8th Street, the popular restaurant Bibou brings French charm to Philadelphia. Customers eating at Bibou who want to enjoy wine with their dinner should prepare to bring their own bottle.
Diners interested in modern Asian fusions should visit one of four popular spots. Old City Asian Bistro and Buddakan are both located in Olde City. Chifa, which serves Peruvian/Asian fusions, and Sampan, a small-plate restaurant, are both located in the Market East neighborhood. They both have chef's tasting menus, which is a great way for those dining alone to experience a variety of menu options.
For a complete departure from standard Philadelphia food, diners should consider one of the great Mexican restaurants in the area. Those dining in Philadelphia who are looking for authentic Mexican cuisine should try Los Gallos Mexican Taqueria. El Jarocho is an authentic Mexican restaurant that serves beef tongue tacos and cemitas. Diners interested in authentic tortillas should stop by Tortilleria San Roman to sample some amazing tortillas, chips and salsa.
Customers who are looking for delicious food at locations other than sandwich shops, pizzerias or burger joints will be happy to know that Philadelphia is a city that will meet their dining needs.
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Tokyo Hibachi & Sushi
- Center City West
Hibachi chefs combine showmanship and culinary talent as they dazzle crowds with their entertaining cooking techniques
Duel Piano Bar
- Avenue of the Arts South
Expert pianists lead sing-alongs from repertoire of more than 2,000 songs as guests nibble on bar snacks such as fried ravioli and wings
Brick American Eatery
- Rittenhouse Square
Contemporary plates piled with Asian-tinged pub cuisine and market-fresh seafood and steaks in newly renovated space
Ms. Tootsie's Restaurant Bar Lounge
- Washington Square West
Chefs plate innovative Southern fare as guests bask in an opulent ambiance splashed with chandeliers and marble interiors
Liberty Bar & Grill
- Center City West
Classic bar food such as buffalo wings and sliders at a pub showing soccer matches every weekend
Manhattan Bagel Willow Grove
- Multiple Locations
Choose from 15 types of bagels to fill a dozen-bagel box along with hot coffee for up to 10; breakfast sandwiches, chicken salad, and wraps
Phoebe's Bar-B-Q
- Fitler Square
Bold Oklahoma barbecue flavors arrive in pit smoked meats, pulled pork sandwiches & rib racks joined by candied yams & other hearty sides
Emma's Cafe and Restaurant
- Holmesburg
Veal marsala & scallops shine in menu of traditional Italian fare washed down with beverages brought by patrons
Sapori Trattoria Italiana
- Collingswood
Lion-head sconces and velvet drapes surround plates of seafood risotto and grass-fed lamb sirloin tops from Italian chef Franco Lombardo
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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.
The Blue Bananas menu of Caribbean dishes and Caribbean-influenced American favorites is designed to cause vivid hallucinations of ocean breezes, sand underfoot, and back-warming sunshine, even in the dead of a Philly winter. Appetizers such as the crispy coconut shrimp ($11.95) start things off with the flavor of Gilligan and the Skipper's favorite telephone, while the jerk chicken wings ($8.95) draw on a staple of Caribbean cooking and a prime ingredient in many of Blue Bananas’ best dishes: jerk spices made from freshly ground-up jerks. Dry-rubbing or marinating meats in this very hot mix of Caribbean spices gives dishes like the jerk pork ($8.50) or chicken ($12.95) sandwiches a distinctive flavor guaranteed to alter one's pronunciation of the word “man.” To get a larger mouthful of island goodness without swallowing a lot of sand, try one of Blue Bananas’ Caribbean special dinners such as a half-chicken rubbed in jerk spices ($14.95) or the mango coconut curry shrimp ($16.95). If you're in the mood for straight-up Caribbean comfort food, opt instead for the brown stew chicken ($12.95), cooked in brown sugar and traditional island spices, or the tender, slow-cooked oxtail stew ($14.95).
