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1. Craftsman Row Saloon
4.4
Awesome(1214)
Price: Moderate
• American • Old City
Booked 17 times today
Craftsman Row Saloon is a comfort food haven, with their menu boasting of iconic burgers, milkshakes, and other seasonal sandwiches like the French Toast Burger and Donut Fried Chicken sandwich. Reviews praise the 'fun twists' on comfort food and the 'great variety' of dishes, suggesting a warm and welcoming atmosphere. One reviewer noted, 'The venue and the food matched perfectly,' highlighting the restaurant's ability to create a comfortable and enjoyable dining experience.
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2. The Love
4.8
Exceptional(7479)
Price: Expensive
• American • Rittenhouse Square
Booked 132 times today
Aimee Olexy and Stephen Starr's The Love is a bi-level sanctuary features 150 seats, split between the main dining room, sidewalk seating, and an upper-level loft. The restaurant is a spirited and carefree neighborhood café celebrating everyday American cuisine. The menu is crafted around what’s truly seasonal and local, while the beverage program reflects the best of the region. This creative energy is matched by a front-of-house service staff passionate about providing homey hospitality morning, noon and night.
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3. SET NoLibs
4.3
Awesome(768)
Price: Expensive
• Comfort Food • Northern Liberties
Booked 14 times today
**21+ after 5 PM DAILYWelcome to SET NOLIBS, home of the infamous Mimosa and Margarita Towers! We are an award winning sports bar located in the Northern Liberties District of Philadelphia. Catch (almost) any game on one of our 11 TVs.Our kitchen offers an Asian Fusion menu featuring tacos, sliders, and much more. The Charbroiled Oysters are a menu highlight and a customer favorite. Full bar specializing in margaritas, serving up frozen margs all year round!Stop by Saturday or Sunday 11am-3:45pm for our weekend brunch.
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4. The Dandelion
4.7
Exceptional(8184)
Price: Moderate
• Gastro Pub • Center City
Booked 129 times today
London's culinary revolution comes to Philadelphia with this unique gastro-pub. Cozy rooms and intimate bars create a storied, Old World aura, while updated seasonal takes on British food make up the menu. In keeping with tradition, our casks and tap craft beers are always rotating and classic family-style roasts are served on Sundays.
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5. High Street Restaurant & Bar
4.7
Exceptional(106)
Price: Moderate
• American • Center City
Booked 24 times today
Located in the historic Franklin Building, High Street is a modern American eatery and bar that celebrates the essence of local grains. With an on-site bakery at the heart of our culinary creations, we pride ourselves on crafting artisanal breads, pastries, pizzas, and handmade pastas that showcase the best of the region.Under the guidance of Chef Christina McKeough, our seasonal menu highlights the bounty of local producers, offering a fresh take on classic flavors and dishes. Our commitment to supporting American winemakers adds an exciting dimension to your dining experience, with a carefully curated selection of wines to complement your meal.At High Street Restaurant, we invite you to savor the rich tapestry of flavors that define our culinary philosophy, blending tradition, innovation, and a passion for local ingredients.Parties of 7 or more require a credit card on file and are required to participate in our "Leave It To Us" menu.
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6. The Morris
4.8
Exceptional(356)
Price: Expensive
• American • Center City
Booked 15 times today
The Morris is a new restaurant and bar in a truly unique location. It’s connected to a boutique, 17 room colonial hotel and courtyard located right next to Washington Square Park. We have a scratch kitchen that only uses the freshest ingredients available by season. Our bar program consists of delicious hand-crafted cocktails, organic wines, selection of local beers, and spirit-free beverages. Whether it's for a casual night out, business dinner, or date night, we are so excited to serve you in our newly renovate dining room or in the garden courtyard*! *We want to inform our guests that the courtyard is fully tented and heated throughout the winter!
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7. Fia Philadelphia
4.4
Awesome(106)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Center City
Booked 11 times today
Located in Midtown Village, Libertine is Derek Davis’s contribution to the Philadelphia food scene and celebrates the history and future of our great city. Chic, sophisticated and playful, the indoor dining and bar area with seasonal outdoor seating running along the entire length of the property at Spruce and 13th Streets. The contemporary American menu is planned seasonally around what is available and freshest at the markets and complimented by scratch specialty concoctions, 20 wines by the glass, and a significant handful of local craft beer. “Good Eating, Drinking and Fine Hospitality” is served every night of the week and brunch on the weekends.
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8. Marathon - 16th & Sansom
4.4
Awesome(924)
Price: Moderate
• American • Rittenhouse Square
Booked 19 times today
Marathon has served the neighborhoods of Philadelphia for over 25 years as a family-run restaurant group. We serve well-made American classics, and strive to source the freshest food locally available to us, including from our own Marathon Farm in Brewerytown, Philadelphia. Our favorite farm to table items include our grass-fed Cheesesteak, free-range Turkey Plate, and fluffy Omelets made with cage-free eggs.
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9. Osteria Ama Philly
4.5
Awesome(334)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Center City
Booked 24 times today
Osteria Ama is your premier BYOB Italian restaurant with locations in Chadds Ford, West Chester and now in Philadelphia. We specialize in Italian cuisine. We use traditional ways to make our homemade bread, pizza crust, pastas and use imported, authentic Italian products for our dishes. At Osteria Ama, we strive to put together delicious dishes that can be shared with our friends, family, and community.
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10. Village Whiskey PHL
4.3
Awesome(617)
Price: Moderate
• American • Rittenhouse Square
Booked 27 times today
Featuring a comprehensive selection of more than 200 whiskeys alongside what has been called the country’s best burger, Village Whiskey is an instant classic. Envisioned by Chef Garces as a spot where he and his team could enjoy a drink and a snack after a long night in the kitchen, the restaurant’s focal point is the central bar that is home to their near-encyclopedic catalogue of Chef Garces’ favorite spirit, whiskey. Our able bartenders shake and stir classic and contemporary cocktails in a space evocative of a Prohibition-era speakeasy. Our Whiskey Menu can be enjoyed with our Award-Winning Village Burger or Tasting Menus offered in our more intimate Dining & Tasting Room
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  • Zane
    Philadelphia County •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    People are sleeping on the French toast burger foreal. Sure you can’t finish it in one sitting but then you have the other half for the best breakfast ever.
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    Craftsman Row SaloonPrice: Moderate• American• Old City
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    4.4
  • GracyVIP
    Philadelphia County •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    What a gem! Loved the decor and ambience. Food was amazing - recommend the ricotta appetizer and the gin and tonics!
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    The DandelionPrice: Moderate• Gastro Pub• Center City
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    4.7
  • Aaliyah
    New York City •14 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Delicious food and amazing service. They really had some cute Valentine’s Day specials. We had the Wagyu steak for two with a chopped brussels sprout salad and mashed cauliflower. 
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    High Street Restaurant & BarPrice: Moderate• American• Center City
    •
    4.7
  • Amy
    Philadelphia County •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Abby, (Management) and Jasmine (my fabulous, friendly Waitress with) et al..I can't say enough about their courtesy, constant attentiveness the ambiance, the gastronomical pleasure, the fact that me, myself and I were overwhelmed with the feeling of plenty of self-love. It did not matter that my date could not make it on this particular socially interpreted holiday. It was a night that melted my heart in so many wonderful ways. I am sharing this experience with everyone I know and whomever I meet. A perfect place to enjoy for all of your plans. I am looking forward to the "CHEERS" feeling again and again. This was no coincidence. Enjoy!
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    The LovePrice: Expensive• American• Rittenhouse Square
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    4.8
  • ManishVIP
    Philadelphia County •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Feb 1, 2025
    I had a fantastic brunch at SET NO LIB. The food was delicious, and the mimosa was outstanding. Carly, our server, was attentive and sweet, making the experience even better. Highly recommend this spot for great food, drinks, and service!
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    SET NoLibsPrice: Expensive• Comfort Food• Northern Liberties
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    4.3

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