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1. Buddakan - Philadelphia
4.7
Exceptional(11395)
Price: Expensive
• Asian • Old City
Booked 141 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.
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2. Talula’s Garden
4.9
Exceptional(13277)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Washington Square
Booked 138 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.
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3. Amada PHL
4.7
Exceptional(8745)
Price: Expensive
• Spanish • Old City
Booked 74 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
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4. Morimoto
4.7
Exceptional(6783)
Price: Very Expensive
• Japanese • Center City
Booked 86 times today
Morimoto is serving contemporary Japanese cuisine. Chef Masaharu Morimoto of Iron Chef prepares traditional dishes with a modern flair.
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5. Mei Mei
4.4
Awesome(1523)
Price: Very Expensive
• Taiwanese • Old City
Booked 44 times today
Mei Mei led by Chef Jay Ho, is a vibrant cornerstone of Philadelphia's dining scene, offering a captivating blend of Asian fusion cuisine in the heart of Old City. Mei Mei is renowned for its lively atmosphere and innovative dishes that reflect Chef Jay Ho's creative vision and culinary expertise.The restaurant's ambiance is as inviting as it is stylish, with an energetic yet intimate vibe that sets the stage for an unforgettable dining experience. Whether you're seeking a lively evening out with friends or a memorable meal for a special occasion, Mei Mei provides a welcoming environment that caters to all occasions.
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6. Fork - Philadelphia
4.7
Exceptional(5147)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Old City
Booked 54 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% gratuity added to all parties of 6+.
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7. Positano Coast by Aldo Lamberti
4.6
Exceptional(3977)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Old City
Booked 70 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!
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8. Craftsman Row Saloon
4.4
Awesome(1212)
Price: Moderate
• American • Old City
Booked 36 times today
We are famously known to provide holiday pop-ups with all the festivities and delights and are currently showcasing our Holiday Wonderland Pop Up. This holiday season we are even more super-sized and decked out than ever and ready to provide the festivities and delights of the holiday season. The drinks and food items will take you on a full sensory experience of the holiday. Whether inside or out, there is a perfect spot to take your holiday picture so have your camera ready!Our year round Iconic Burgers, Milkshakes and other Sandwiches such as our Doritos Mozzarella Sticks, French Toast Burger and Donut Fried Chicken sandwich are always on the menu as we continuously change it up seasonally. Every moment can be magical time to share experiences with family and friends so check back for our other seasonal pop ups. Proudly featured on Good Morning America, The Travel Channel's Food Paradise, Fox29, 6ABC, Opentable’s Holiday lists and more!
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9. LaScala's Fire - Philadelphia
4.7
Exceptional(3280)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Old City
Booked 44 times today
LaScala’s Fire, located in the heart of Philadelphia, is a fresh and vibrant addition to the Center City community! With a blend of Italian and American dishes, decadent desserts, handcrafted cocktails, 16 craft beers on tap and more, this will surely become your new favorite spot to eat in the city!
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10. The Morris
4.8
Exceptional(344)
Price: Expensive
• American • Center City
Booked 27 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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  • Sarah
    New York City •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    A lovely experience from start to finish. A magical ambience and attentive and knowledgeable staff who went out of their way to provide gluten free options for me. They also provided special touches for my husband’s birthday. The food was phenomenal. Cannot wait to go back!
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    Talula’s GardenPrice: Very Expensive• American• Washington Square
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    4.9
  • Jessica
    Philadelphia County •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Second time dining here and both times, the service was outstanding. The servers’ attention to detail really made the dining experience feel special. Little things, like removing straw wrappers from the table, set this restaurant apart from others. The food was excellent. We ordered five different sushi rolls, which were the best we’ve ever had. The attention to detail in each roll was impeccable. Finally, our server went out of her way to make our celebratory dinner extra special.
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    MorimotoPrice: Very Expensive• Japanese• Center City
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    4.7
  • MichaelVIP
    San Francisco Bay Area •30 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    It’s a consistently great place for dinner any time, but also the best restaurant week menu in Philly. 4 tapas plus desert per person for $40. So dinner for 2 is eight tapas dishes plus dessert.
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    Amada PHLPrice: Expensive• Spanish• Old City
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    4.7
  • MalettaVIP
    Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore •19 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    The food is always top notch and the service is amazing. I love that valet parking is provided, especially during inclement weather. This is one of my favorite places to dine in Philadelphia.
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    Buddakan - PhiladelphiaPrice: Expensive• Asian• Old City
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    4.7
  • Lechelle
    Charlotte •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Jan 17, 2025
    The food and service was great. The lamb chops were unbearably salty and we did have to return them. Apparently, that’s not typical. Loved the wings, seafood rice, beef teriyaki skewers were amazing as well as the Mei Mei sushi roll.
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    Mei MeiPrice: Very Expensive• Taiwanese• Old City
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    4.4

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