Best Restaurants for Special Occasions in Society Hill

93 restaurants available nearby

1. Bistro Romano

4.8

Exceptional(4973)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Society Hill

Booked 8 times today

This Historic Landmark in Society Hill, nestled in an 18th century granary, will stimulate your senses with an ambiance of candlelight and casual elegance while creating an unforgettable dining experience. Wine Spectator Award for our wine list! Voted a “Best of Philly” Restaurant, guests enjoy Bistro Romano’s acclaimed Regional Italian Cuisine and rave of the award-winning Caesar Salad and the romantic underground wine cellar for two to four. Wine Cellar reservations book the Wine Cellar Experience on OpenTable. We are now celebrating our 36th year! Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence (Two Glasses). Over 750 wine selections, including 20 by the glass.

2. Moshulu

4.7

Exceptional(8712)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Penn's Landing

Booked 29 times today

Moshulu is an extraordinary dining experience aboard a ship in Philadelphia, ideal for special occasions. Reviewers rave about the upscale ambiance, attentive service, and exquisite food. It's often praised as a perfect place to celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, and other special events. The unique dining setting, with options to dine indoors or outdoors, adds to the overall experience.

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3. Positano Coast by Aldo Lamberti

4.6

Exceptional(3964)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Old City

Booked 7 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!

4. The Twisted Tail

4.6

Exceptional(1554)

Price: Moderate

• American • Society Hill

Booked 4 times today

Thank you for choosing The Twisted Tail! High Top tables are only available on the weekends, and are located on the second floor. They are communal style tables, and you will get to enjoy the band after 8:15PM.The Twisted Tail is a bi-level restaurant, bar and live music venue featuring a charcoal-fired grill, a wealth of bourbon selections and the rollicking ambiance of a "juke joint" (or old school Southern music hall). The inventive menu highlights ingredients in their simplest form, flame-broiled over live coals for rich, authentic flavor.Inside a warm, welcoming dining space makes The Twisted Tail South Street’s best place to catch a band - and a bite.

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5. Craftsman Row Saloon

4.5

Awesome(1165)

Price: Moderate

• American • Old City

Booked 17 times today

Craftsman Row Saloon is a special place that captures the spirit of celebration and good times with its festive atmosphere. It's famous for its holiday pop-ups, with this year's Christmas Pop Up being super-sized and decked out. Reviewers rave about the theme, decorations, and food, describing it as 'fun', 'delicious', and 'creative'. The place is 'always outstanding', with 'stellar' service and a 'great' menu. So, whether you're in the mood for a burger, a cocktail, or a slice of nostalgia, Craftsman Row Saloon is the place to be!

6. Parc

4.8

Exceptional(17432)

Price: Expensive

• French • Rittenhouse Square

Booked 121 times today

Stephen Starr's stylish addition to Rittenhouse Square pays tribute to French cafe culture, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week, ideal for a quick bite or a leisurely meal. Parc recalls the chic brasseries of Paris, serving classic French fare in a charming space. Red leather banquettes topped with frosted glass provide a sense of intimacy. Details such as well-worn wooden chairs, vintage framed paintings and photos and antique brass fixtures transport guests across the Atlantic. French doors spill onto a sidewalk terrace covered by a dark red awning perfect for dining "en plein air."

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7. Buddakan - Philadelphia

4.7

Exceptional(11339)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • Old City

Booked 74 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.

8. Saloon Restaurant

4.9

Exceptional(2569)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • South Philly

Booked 18 times today

Saloon Restaurant is a special occasion destination with its warm, casual atmosphere and excellent food. As quoted from the reviews, it's a 'spectacular establishment' for Valentine’s Day, a 'fantastic birthday celebration place', a 'perfect setting for a friends dinner' and a 'go to place for special occasion'. With its authentic local antiques and vintage bars, it creates a unique and memorable dining experience.

9. Talula’s Garden

4.9

Exceptional(13236)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Washington Square

Booked 56 times today

Behind the wrought iron gate, past the herbaceous patio and through the atrium is Talula's Garden, the warm and elegant Washington Square eatery from Aimee Olexy and Starr Restaurants. The modern menu, prepared with carefully-sourced ingredients and a light European touch, changes with the seasons. The artful cuisine, hospitable staff, sustainable spirits, and a focus on cheese make the dining experience here incredibly memorable.

10. SkyHigh

4.7

Exceptional(2811)

Price: Moderate

• Cocktail Bar • Center City

Booked 38 times today

Philadelphia's SkyHigh restaurant presents a chic and comfortable dining experience specializing in approachable Jean-Georges cuisine. Experience panoramic views and world-class service.

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RichardVIP
Philadelphia County •55 reviews
5.0
Dined today
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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LaurenVIP
Philadelphia County •11 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We went on Christmas Eve for drinks at the bar with friends and then a 5 course prix fixe dinner for 2. Both experiences were fabulous. Quality bartender and the table service team was top notch: professionally urgent, menu advice, flexible to small adjustments, on top of clearing and packaging to go, no time holes in waiting for food or drinks, EXCELLENT FOOD. I am embarrassed I lived in Philly for 21 years before coming here. I have been missing out. Will definitely be back.
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Bistro RomanoPrice: Moderate• Italian• Society Hill
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4.8
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Diamond
Philadelphia County •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
This has become out Christmas Eve tradition to have lunch at Craftsman Row. This year we had Marissa as a waitress and she was incredible.
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Craftsman Row SaloonPrice: Moderate• American• Old City
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4.5
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PierreVIP
Seattle / Eastern Washington •40 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Went for brunch with small kids m. Again Chris was our server, amazing experience, very attentive and fun . Will go back
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MoshuluPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Penn's Landing
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4.7
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Jessica
Philadelphia County •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 17, 2024
David Falcone is such a fantastic performer and really made mine and my date’s night. we stayed his whole performance!! also the pumpkin burrata & acorn squash was DELISH 🫶🏻 <— that’s for you david!!
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The Twisted TailPrice: Moderate• American• Society Hill
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4.6

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93 restaurants available nearby

1. Bistro Romano

2. Moshulu

3. Positano Coast by Aldo Lamberti

4. The Twisted Tail

5. Craftsman Row Saloon

6. Parc

7. Buddakan - Philadelphia

8. Saloon Restaurant

9. Talula’s Garden

10. SkyHigh

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