Best Lunch Restaurants in Old City

141 restaurants available nearby

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1. Fork - Philadelphia

4.7

Exceptional(5132)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Old City

Booked 41 times today

Fork has been part of Philadelphia's exciting dining scene for over 25 years. Always evolving , Fork has stayed true to its mission, with a commitment to seasonality, carefully sourced local ingredients grown and produced by local farmers, producers and fishermen. Located in Old City, a neighborhood of art galleries, shops and independent small businesses, Fork is completely consistent with that spirit. The dining room includes gorgeous contemporary murals and a newly updated central bar where you can watch the action in our open kitchen or relax and enjoy the warm hospitality offered by our team.James Beard Winner-Outstanding Restaurateur, Ellen Yin, 2024James Beard Foundation Finalist - Outstanding Restaurateur, Ellen Yin, 2018, 2019, 2021; Best Chef Mid-Atlantic, Eli Kulp 2016Esquire - "100 Restaurants We Can't Afford to Lose" 20% service fee added to all checks

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2. Buddakan - Philadelphia

4.7

Exceptional(11364)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • Old City

Booked 140 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.

3. FRAME

4.2

Awesome(409)

Price: Expensive

• American • Old City

Booked 26 times today

Frame offers an intricately fused menu of flavors and influences in the form of a nostalgic late-night menu, seasonal dinner options, and smart craft cocktails. The alluring space encourages connection, encompassed by velvet-laced walls and intimate booth seating. Fueling new ideas surrounding the senses, Frame is best explored amongst friends through edgy food and drink choices.

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4. Positano Coast by Aldo Lamberti

4.6

Exceptional(3969)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Old City

Booked 24 times today

Enjoy the beauty of the Amalfi Coast in Italy right in Old City while dining at Positano Coast by Aldo Lamberti. Whether stopping in for brunch, lunch, dinner or happy hour, you'll love the seeing Philadelphia from our 2nd story view point. Known primarily for our fresh fish and seafood, we welcome our guests to savor a menu full of delicious selections, including some favorite dishes such as our spicy fried calamari, zucchini crabcake, tagliatelle bolognese and our pork chop milanese.Weekend Brunch is available Saturday and Sunday from 11:30 am to 2:30pm. Enjoy our belgian waffles, avocado toast or brunch burger and pair them with our mimosa & sangria specials! Join us for happy hour Tuesday-Friday, between 4pm and 6pm.Outdoor Dining is available on both of our patios, and during warmer weather on our sidewalk cafe!

5. Red Owl Tavern

4.4

Awesome(1486)

Price: Expensive

• American • Old City

Booked 6 times today

Neighborly meets sophisticated at Red Owl, a modern tavern in the heart of Old City, just across from the Liberty Bell. Among soaring windows and cozy tables, the kitchen serves up smart, stylish takes on American staples (a cheesesteak never tasted as good as ours, made with premium shaved rib-eye). When paired with craft beers and classic cocktails, it’s a clever balance of fancy and familiar, with a dash of Philly flair.We look forward to seeing you soon!

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6. Keating's Rope & Anchor Bar + Kitchen

3.9

Excellent(288)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Penn's Landing

Booked 1 time today

Welcome to Keating’s Rope & Anchor, Bar + Kitchen, a social eatery where friends gather over waterfront views, toast to milestones and retreat to savor a taste of culinary craftsmanship. A riverside respite, Rope & Anchor serves up contemporary American cuisine with an emphasis on sustainable seafood, locally sourced ingredients and hand crafted cocktails. Our refined menu pares perfectly with magnificent views, live entertainment and nautical flair.With weathered textures, maritime influences and bold spaces – Keating’s Rope & Anchor, Bar + Kitchen embraces the heritage of Penn’s Landing in a artistically curated way. You’re invited to step out of the bustling city and into our urban oasis along the Delaware River. Cheers!

7. Revolution House

4.5

Awesome(125)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Old City

Booked 8 times today

If you would like to make a reservation for a group of 10 or more, please call us at (215) 625-4566 Wed-Sun after 2pm. Thank you.In the heart of Old City, with historic features tastefully presented throughout our two-level restaurant & bar, Revolution House truly has Philadelphia running through its veins. We are so eager for you to try our completely reimagined menu of elevated yet affordable tapas-style international cuisine crafted with the utmost care. Our signature dishes by Chef Evan Barghout, such as our sesame saku tuna or our Korean rib tacos pair perfectly with new, inspired cocktails, like our Eternal Springtime, as well as our carefully curated fine wines and local craft draught beers. Make your reservation today to claim your stake in the revolution!

8. Panorama

4.7

Exceptional(2718)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Old City

Booked 16 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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9. Spasso Italian Grill - Philadelphia

4.7

Exceptional(2603)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Old City

Booked 21 times today

Spasso Italian Grill has been a neighborhood favorite for 23 years, specializing in homemade pasta, fresh daily seafood and tender veal all served at reasonable prices. Our relaxed atmosphere, personalized service & great food are sure to make you a regular. We have delivery options with Door Dash.

10. The Olde Bar

3.6

Very Good(1523)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Old City

A contemporary oyster saloon that pays homage to the original tradition.The Olde Bar, located in Philadelphia’s landmark Old Original Bookbinder’s, is a contemporary oyster bar and cocktail lounge steeped in the city’s nautical and culinary traditions. Serving oysters on the half shell, alongside a smart menu of modern re-imaginings of traditional bar snacks and a comprehensive cocktail and spirit list, The Olde Bar is at once a tribute to the city’s storied past and an updated version of one of our most beloved dining spaces.For Reservations over 4, please contact the restaurant directly.

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Karishma
Philadelphia County •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Was great way to celebrate the new year. Food is very reasonably priced, and is served family style. Great portions. The cool on the sea bass was amazing, it melted like butter and the veg complimented it well. The plum sake was a favorite of the alcohol, and the sunrise was the favorite of the mock-tails, best served with a splash of sparkling water. Overall was a great experience and will be returning especially to have ray as our server. He was fantastic.
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Buddakan - PhiladelphiaPrice: Expensive• Asian• Old City
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4.7
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Zakkiyah
Philadelphia County •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Food was amazing! Except for the crab cake. BUT the chicken, salmon, buffalo chicken poppers, calamari, garlic shrimp, lamb, crab fried rice, and fries were amazing!! Our bartenders were so much fun. I believe their name was Evan and Jen. The host at the door was great as well!
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FRAMEPrice: Expensive• American• Old City
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4.2
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Liana
Philadelphia County •1 review
5.0
Dined on Dec 25, 2024
Went there for Christmas brunch. Great food, ambience and staff!
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Red Owl TavernPrice: Expensive• American• Old City
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4.4
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RichardVIP
Philadelphia County •55 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 25, 2024
We love this neighborhood gem. The food is always delicious. We are grateful for amazing service on Christmas Eve, many thanks! The wine selection is fantastic. Any seafood meal is always a hit.
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Positano Coast by Aldo LambertiPrice: Moderate• Italian• Old City
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4.6
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Christina
Philadelphia County •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 24, 2024
Christmas Eve Seven Fishes dinner was truly spectacular! The newly remodeled restaurant is beautiful, and the ambience was warm and buzzing. Can’t forget the food — which was wonderful. Owner Ellen Yin was there circulating and helping out the staff, which really made the whole night special. Thank you Fork for helping make this year’s Christmas festivities memorable!
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Fork - PhiladelphiaPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Old City
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4.7

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141 restaurants available nearby

1. Fork - Philadelphia

2. Buddakan - Philadelphia

3. FRAME

4. Positano Coast by Aldo Lamberti

5. Red Owl Tavern

6. Keating's Rope & Anchor Bar + Kitchen

7. Revolution House

8. Panorama

9. Spasso Italian Grill - Philadelphia

10. The Olde Bar

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