Diners' Choice: Lively restaurants in Philadelphia County

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Updated January 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants that have the most vibrant bar scenes in Philadelphia County? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Salute Ristorante Italiano

5.0

5 (98)

$31 to $50

Italian

Sinking Spring

About the restaurant

Salute Ristorante Italiano it is an authentic Italian restaurant

located in Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania.

Our menu is full of traditional dishes. Each dish is made with market and seasonal
products. From the hands of our chef and fresh pasta such as ravioli and our homemade desserts.

Top review

Lisa

Dined on Dec 21, 2024

As always a perfect meal! Service is always on point and the drinks can’t be beat!

Pub & Kitchen

4.9

4.9 (692)

$30 and under

American

Center City

About the restaurant

Pub & Kitchen is an authentic neighborhood tavern located on the corner of 20th and Lombard in Philadelphia. For over a decade, we’ve served a menu featuring elevated farm to table offerings, alongside an innovative bar program specializing in wine, local beers, and craft cocktails. Our menu is constantly evolving, fluctuating with the seasons and availability of product.

Our lively and comfortable restaurant features a large wood-lined bar, bustling dining room, and charming sidewalk cafe on a tree-lined street. We also have an intimate private dining room upstairs, available for parties of up to 50 guests.

Top review

TaraVIP

Dined on Dec 28, 2024

Above and beyond amazing - food and service was next-level.

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

4.9

4.9 (947)

$30 and under

Japanese

Art Museum

About the restaurant

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!

Top review

Nashia

Dined 3 days ago

I took my daughter here for her 14th birthday! The service was outstanding! The food was even better. I will be back soon.

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McCall Collective Brewing

4.9

4.9 (668)

$30 and under

American

Allentown

About the restaurant

*We Offer a Bar Service Based Dining Experience - Enjoy your visit at your own pace*

Welcome to McCall Collective Brewing

Proud to be 100% Family Owned and Operated - Allentown's First Fully Female Owned Brewery

We are a Bar Service based Brewpub offering a wide vary of handcrafted beers made on premise, PA wine and spirits and traditional pub fare. Come and check out our brand new taproom featuring family friendly dining, outdoor seating and plenty of TV’s to catch all the biggest sporting events.

Top review

Melissa

Dined on Dec 28, 2024

Everything at McCalls is great ! Ive never had food I didn’t like and the beer might be the best in the Lehigh Valley.

El Camino Mexican Kitchen

4.8

4.8 (628)

$30 and under

Mexican

Wilmington

About the restaurant

Bright, engaging So. Cal. chill gives way to PDG’s spin on imaginative Mexican fare. Inviting aesthetic peppered with pops of color and a contemporary comfort. Fresh and fun cocktail offerings are anchored by a selection of over 100 tequilas and mescals, while a refreshingly eager and excited service team round out our newest North Wilmington offering.

**A NOTE FROM THE RESTAURANT**
Reservations are not required. We welcome walk-ins.
Please contact us directly at 302-543-4245, if desired reservation time is unavailable or the party size is larger than 6.

Top review

saundra

Dined on Jan 5, 2025

Emma (bartender) was awesome . I am a Californian and the experience was great the ground beef taco is reminiscent of El Cholo. The guacamole is awesome

Tria Wash West

4.8

4.8 (304)

$30 and under

Wine Bar

Washington Square

About the restaurant

Welcome to Tria, Philly's original casual wine bar since 2004.

Our two Center City wine bars have helped elevate Philly’s wine scene while keeping it fun. Tria’s seasonally curated wine, cheese and beer menus showcase super-cool smaller producers who are driven by passion. The friendly Tria team will help you discover new flavor sensations if that’s your jawn. If you prefer, we’ll bring you more wine and leave you alone. It’s all good.

We love wine and it shows, but Tria above all is a community where guests come to relax and connect. There are no TVs or other distractions. The “concept” is for our guests to engage in conversation made livelier, deeper and cheerier by the wine. Cheers!

Top review

Andrea

Dined on Dec 16, 2024

Another fantastic dinner at Tria. Once again, the service was impeccable and friendly. Good night was made even better with a wine tasting from various regions in Sicily absolutely looking forward to the next wine event at our beautiful neighborhood gem, Tria

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Takumi Bistro & Bar

4.8

4.8 (120)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Wayne

About the restaurant

New modern Japanese restaurant is OPEN now at Mainline area. We offer Brunch special menu, happy hour menu, and all day menu. Please visit us via open table. See you soon .

Happy Hour only assigned seat

Top review

AndrewVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Enjoyed a perfect lunch. Our server couldn’t have been more professional. Our food was fresh and delicious. Can’t wait to return.

Jasper's Backyard

4.7

4.7 (1365)

$30 and under

American

Conshohocken

About the restaurant

Jasper's Backyard has been a staple of the Conshohocken community since opening our doors in 2016. With new and exciting versions of familiar favorites, Executive Chef Hilary Hamilton, along with an amazing staff, will make sure you have a memorable experience every time you walk through the doors.

The beautiful atmosphere is equally suited to a romantic dinner as well as a casual Brunch or Happy Hour. Be sure to spend some time at any of our three amazing bars where you can enjoy award winning cocktails from our fun-loving Bar staff.

With several different spaces throughout the restaurant, Jasper's Backyard is the perfect fit for any and all events; birthdays & anniversaries, corporate lunches, wine dinners, baby showers, and even weddings.

And Backyard isn't just a name, the outdoor Bar and Yard can turn any night into one you'll never forget.

Top review

LisaVIP

Dined 4 days ago

We always have a great meal and service. It is so cozy, and we felt like we were in the Poconos with the fireplace and beautiful Christmas tree. Looking forward to coming back again soon. Lisa & Bill

Newbolds Food & Libations

4.7

4.7 (162)

$31 to $50

American

Jenkintown

About the restaurant

American-style restaurant located in Jenkintown, PA offering satisfying, flavorful american cuisine. We take pride in our fresh, house-made American staples served alongside handcrafted libations.

Taking it's place among Jenkintown Restaurants, Newbolds Food and Libations is a premiere location in Montgomery County, PA. Newbolds is a retro bar specializing in hand-crafted American cuisine. Many Jenkintown restaurants can start to look and feel alike, but the same can not be said for Newbolds. With a unique and aesthetic interior, outdoor dining areas, and unforgettable cuisine, Newbolds has taken it's place as one of the best restaurants in Montgomery County, PA and in Jenkintown, PA. We look forward to serving you!

Top review

John

Dined on Nov 27, 2024

We had a great meal, saw some friends in the restaurant, and were able to talk around the table throughout the meal. The pizzas are tremendous, and the appetizers are delicious and plentiful. The prices are reasonable and the staff are pleasant and professional.

The Greens at Irem Clubhouse

4.7

4.7 (97)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Wilkes-Barre

About the restaurant

With a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere at The Greens you are sure to have a great time. The Greens offers you seating from our cozy Dining Room to our beautiful Patio and Terrace which overlook the Irem Golf course, to the inviting surrounding in our pub. Chef Frank will fulfill your requests when it comes to looking for delicious food. Our friendly staff will always be willing to help you with any questions or concerns you may have. The Greens will be your go to restaurant for all special occasions to come, after all we are Friedman Hospitality Group.

Top review

Mary Ann

Dined 4 days ago

Great food fabulous service! We will return soon keep up the great work.

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