Best Family Style Restaurants in Old City

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1. Buddakan - Philadelphia

4.7

Exceptional(11372)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • Old City

Booked 145 times today

Stephen Starr’s Buddakan is a spectacular restaurant featuring exotic flavors of modern Asian cuisine with creativity and drama. Bon Appetit notes, "The mostly white space is striking, with a lit-from-within communal table in the middle of the room, a waterfall & a ten-foot, candle-bedecked Buddha. The religious icon watches over hip customers indulging in pan-Asian cuisine that far surpasses the fare usually found at hot spots like this." Newsweek reports, "Design also serves as a signifier for cuisine. You walk into Buddakan, one of the hottest new restaurants in Philadelphia, past a shimmering waterfall & Japanese river stones & you say to yourself, 'ginger-miso everything' even before you see the magnificent 10-foot Buddha dominating the dining room." Named one of “America's Top 50 Restaurants" by Travel & Leisure and 'Top Restaurant for Fun' by Gourmet, Buddakan has become one of the country's most talked about restaurants.

2. Amada PHL

4.7

Exceptional(8735)

Price: Expensive

• Spanish • Old City

Booked 77 times today

Amada is an Andalusian tapas bar & restaurant where Chef Jose Garces embraces the rich traditions of Spanish gastronomy while incorporating avant-garde cooking techniques in a gorgeous rustic-chic settingSpecialties of the HouseSpanish Octopus, Garlic Shrimp, Tortilla Española, Paella Valenciana, Whole Roasted Suckling Pig (Call to order 72 hours in advance, excluding Sundays), Seasonal Sangrías, Cocktails, and Wine.Private Parties: Amada welcomes groups of all sizes. Festive settings, service and menus are perfect for intimate dinners with friends, special occasions and holidays, corporate meetings and staff parties. Events can be booked throughout the restaurant and in our private dining rooms seven days a week. For parties of 10 or more, please call our private events team at 267-284-7979 or email events@garcesgroup.com

3. AMINA

4.5

Awesome(1382)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Southern • Old City

Booked 54 times today

Owner Felicia Wilson and Chef Partner Darryl Harmon, who hails from Gouldstown, NJ in Cumberland County, which is considered the oldest black community in the U.S., is an award-winning chef for The Lure Group in New York City. He previously served as the Executive Chef at the Water Works Restaurant in Philadelphia between 2007 and 2012.

4. Panorama

4.8

Exceptional(2720)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Old City

Booked 31 times today

Panorama brings the authentic flavors of Italy to the heart of the Old City, in the Penn’s View Hotel. Panorama elevates classic Italian specialties to new heights with a carefully composed menu of varied contemporary cuisine, such as house made burrata, hand rolled pastas and passionately crafted veal, lamb, steak & seafood dishes. Panorama was recognized with a Guinness World Record as the World’s Largest Wine Bar via an award bestowed on its custom-designed winekeeper/cruvinet, which offers 120 wines on tap.The restaurant is hyper-focused on wine, with up to 150 wines by the glass available at any time. Try one of our signature Panoramic Flights — a personal wine tasting offering a sampling of five different wines within a select group - from a selection of over 2 dozen fun and provocative themes.

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5. Fiorella Philadelphia

4.9

Exceptional(138)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Bella Vista

Booked 54 times today

The Fiorella you see today is still the intimate space you know & love! Chef Marc Vetri and his team bring decades of talent & experience to this special space, creating a truly memorable dining experience. Pasta is the main event at Fiorella, with rotating antipasti and desserts rounding out the menu.A la carte seating is available both in our indoor dining room and outdoor patio, year round.Indoor seating is predominantly at our chef's counter, with a few high-top tables outlining the space. Table vs. counter reservations are seated on a first-come, first-served basis.Patio seating is shaded from sun in summer and insulated with heaters in winter. Due to the nature of outdoor reservations, Fiorella may have to cancel outdoor service for severe weather.Looking to dine with a larger group or want to try a different taste of Fiorella? Join us upstairs for our Pasta Club chef's selection!From the whole Fiorella Team, thank you for your continual love and support!

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6. Steak 48 - Philadelphia

4.8

Exceptional(5123)

Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Rittenhouse Square

Booked 83 times today

At Steak 48 in Philadelphia, we serve the finest steaks and high-quality seafood in an intimate and vibrant setting. The diverse menu at our Philadelphia steakhouse location will satisfy any personal craving, as we serve the best USDA prime steaks, succulent seafood and shellfish along with inventive and classically inspired side dishes and appetizers. Our master butchers custom cut 28-day wet-aged steaks by hand for cooking in our 1800-degree broiler. Much of our beef comes from Midwestern farms in Michigan and Wisconsin as well as premium Wagyu beef brought in from the Mishima Reserve. Enhance your meal with a hand-crafted cocktail made from local ingredients. Make your reservation today. We can't wait to see you!

7. The Dandelion

4.7

Exceptional(8156)

Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Center City

Booked 122 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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8. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Philadelphia, PA | Logan Square (The Granary)

4.9

Exceptional(946)

Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Art Museum

Booked 46 times today

Founded in Tokyo in 1996, Gyu-Kaku has become the world’s #1 Japanese BBQ brand! Thanks to our devoted fans we have reached over 700 locations worldwide. Each day, hundreds of thousands of people gather around the table-top smokeless grill, a centerpiece of our dining concept, enjoying selections of premium meats, just off the grill, and other freshly prepared foods from our kitchens, inspiring laughter, conversation, and a magical dining experience.Our authentic yakiniku (grilled barbeque) dining experience crowns you the chef. Share a variety of delicious appetizers and premium cooked meats over a flaming grill, paired with Japanese sake, frosty cold beers, or other alcoholic and non-alcoholic options of your choice. We're the perfect spot to enjoy time with friends and family, organize an office party, or to spend quality time with your significant other! Before you go, don't forget to taste our best-seller Harami Skirt Steak or Prime Kalbi Short Rib among other must-try dishes!

9. Mawn

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Price: Expensive

• Cambodian • Bella Vista

Mawn is a noodle house with “no rules,” and the first restaurant for Chef Phila Lorn and his wife Rachel, who bring with them close to 20 years of experience in Philly’s restaurant scene. Phila, pronounced “Pee La,” broken English for Philadelphia, is a first-generation Cambodian-American chef. The first in his family to be born here, his parents and siblings came to Philadelphia as refugees in 1985 after surviving the war in Cambodia.Mawn, which means “chicken” in Khmer, the Cambodian language, represents more than one thing. To Phila, chicken was at every meal growing up, and to his parents, chicken represented peacetime. During the war and genocide of the Cambodian people, there was mostly only what was found in nature to eat, including rice and salt. If there was chicken, it meant no war. At the end of that dark time, recipes were lost, and culture was wiped out, but through survival, a new authenticity was born.

10. Vernick Fish

4.7

Exceptional(2211)

Price: Moderate

• Cocktail Bar • Center City

Booked 60 times today

Vernick Fish presents Philadelphia’s own, Chef Greg Vernick’s exploration beyond the boundaries of a seafood restaurant. His ingredient-driven cooking style, paired with a love for global flavors, results in an inventive menu of fish and shellfish dishes, and a range of vegetable preparations. Taking a detailed, seasonal, and sustainable approach with small and large plate offerings, the kitchen brings new life to the favorite hallmarks of American oyster bar fare and raw bar. Complementing the experience are well-crafted cocktails, and a focused wine list of seafood-friendly white and sparkling offerings, as well as light, fresh reds.

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Jerry
Philadelphia County •4 reviews
5.0
Dined today
My family had a wonderful experience. Everything was delicious. We had the tuna tartare spring rolls and the spicy rock shrimp bao bun for appetizers highly recommend and we shared the wok cashew chicken, black pepper beef, and shrimp lo mein. Black pepper beef was excellent And of course- service was excellent
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Buddakan - PhiladelphiaPrice: Expensive• Asian• Old City
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4.7
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AnthonyVIP
Philadelphia County •29 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We had 4 happy hour food choices and 3 drinks and a menu salad and a Paella. All were delicious and much more than we could eat there (we took some home)! The service was so good and our wait staff and hosts were happy and upbeat! We had fun talking with them! The ambience with subdued lighting and real candles made for a simple elegance worthy of selfies and a comfortable meal table. We could actually talk and hear each other as we dined! The manager came to our table and she is a delight.
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Amada PHLPrice: Expensive• Spanish• Old City
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4.7
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Marnishia
Washington, D.C. Area •51 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Amina is always a good time. The food is always good. It was a bit loud inside but there to be expected when you're having a good time. My date and I had to scream damn near to hear one another but it wasn't a total downer. We still had a good time.
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AMINAPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Southern• Old City
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4.5
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SharriaVIP
Philadelphia County •26 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
I had an amazing experience at Panorama. The service food and ambiance was perfect.The Chef took the time and visited the table to ensure I was enjoying each meal prepared. I always respect and appreciate that. I would definitely recommend and return. I can’t wait to experience the outside dining when the summer comes. The view looks stunning!
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PanoramaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Old City
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4.8
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Victoria
Philadelphia County •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
I've never once come here and have been anything but impressed. 10/10 no notes ever.
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Fiorella PhiladelphiaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Bella Vista
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4.9

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25 restaurants available nearby

1. Buddakan - Philadelphia

2. Amada PHL

3. AMINA

4. Panorama

5. Fiorella Philadelphia

6. Steak 48 - Philadelphia

7. The Dandelion

8. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Philadelphia, PA | Logan Square (The Granary)

9. Mawn

10. Vernick Fish

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