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1. Buddakan - Philadelphia

4.7

Exceptional(11297)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • Old City

Booked 103 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(8701)

Price: Expensive

• Spanish • Old City

Booked 41 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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3. Fork - Philadelphia

4.7

Exceptional(5094)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Old City

Booked 37 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

4. Mei Mei

4.5

Awesome(1482)

Price: Very Expensive

• Taiwanese • Old City

Booked 62 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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5. Positano Coast by Aldo Lamberti

4.6

Exceptional(3956)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Old City

Booked 18 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!

6. Tuna Bar

4.9

Exceptional(944)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Old City

Booked 26 times today

IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ BELOW PRIOR TO BOOKING Outdoor reservations are weather permitting and must be specified upon booking the reservation. Specific table requests are considered but not guaranteed. Tuna Bar is a Japanese Raw Bar and Grill concept created by Owner and Chef Kenneth Sze. Located in Old City Philadelphia, Tuna Bar boasts a relaxing, upscale atmosphere serving fresh and locally sourced ingredients. The diverse menu offers traditional and specialty sushi rolls, raw oysters, scallops, hand-selected fish, and shareable entrees. Tuna Bar offers a fully stocked bar of wine, sake, and spirits. There are no outside food and beverages allowed. There is a $40 dessert/cake fee for guests that wish to bring in a dessert/cake for their special occasion.

7. AMINA

4.6

Exceptional(1351)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Southern • Old City

Booked 30 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.

8. FRAME

4.4

Awesome(391)

Price: Expensive

• American • Old City

Booked 10 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.

9. Panorama

4.7

Exceptional(2702)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Old City

Booked 9 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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10. Tomo Sushi & Ramen

4.8

Exceptional(676)

Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Old City

Booked 22 times today

We are a BYOB sushi and ramen restaurant located in Old City, Philadelphia, serving traditional style sushi and ramen with a newfangled twist. Tomo was funded out of passion by two lifelong tomodachi (friends in Japanese): Sushi Chef Andy and Ramen Chef Steven.

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Philadelphia County •9 reviews
5.0
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Delicious brunch with unique options! Celebrated 2 family birthdays and the staff made the birthday folks feel special with a candle tribute! Lovely atmosphere, Natalie was an excellent server- prompt, Professional and provided accurate answers to our questions. Highly recommend !!
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Amyvip
Philadelphia County •14 reviews
5.0
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The goud is always great here. The charcuterie board was amazing. Lots of items and good portions. The potato bravas are so good! The garlic shrimp came out bubbling hot and so tasty. The croquettes were delicious as was the crab stuffed peppers. The French toast and eggs Benedict entrees were both delicious.
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Fredvip
Philadelphia County •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Food was incredible! Edamame dumplings were delicate, delicious - really an incredible flavor. The sea bass and black cod were both show stoppers. Amazing!
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Patti
New York City •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Great atmosphere, wonderful service Nd amazing food!
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Lisa
Philadelphia County •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Great setting. The food portions, selections and price is awesome. Definitely, would recommend all My friends to go.
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1. Buddakan - Philadelphia

2. Amada PHL

3. Fork - Philadelphia

4. Mei Mei

5. Positano Coast by Aldo Lamberti

6. Tuna Bar

7. AMINA

8. FRAME

9. Panorama

10. Tomo Sushi & Ramen

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