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1. Quaker Kitchen @ UPenn

5.0

Exceptional(0)

Price: Moderate

• American • University City

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2. Craftsman Row Saloon

4.6

Exceptional(1077)

Price: Moderate

• American • Old City

Booked 84 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 The Travel Channel's Food Paradise, Fox29, 6ABC, Opentable’s Holiday lists and more!

3. The Dandelion

4.8

Exceptional(8082)

Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Center City

Booked 87 times today

London's culinary revolution comes to Philadelphia with this unique gastro-pub. Cozy rooms and intimate bars create a storied, Old World aura, while updated seasonal takes on British food make up the menu. In keeping with tradition, our casks and tap craft beers are always rotating and classic family-style roasts are served on Sundays.

4. The Love

4.8

Exceptional(7228)

Price: Expensive

• American • Rittenhouse Square

Booked 110 times today

Aimee Olexy and Stephen Starr's The Love is a bi-level sanctuary features 150 seats, split between the main dining room, sidewalk seating, and an upper-level loft. The restaurant is a spirited and carefree neighborhood café celebrating everyday American cuisine. The menu is crafted around what’s truly seasonal and local, while the beverage program reflects the best of the region. This creative energy is matched by a front-of-house service staff passionate about providing homey hospitality morning, noon and night.

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5. White Dog Cafe - University City

4.7

Exceptional(5464)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • University City

Booked 30 times today

An iconic restaurant in University City since 1983, White Dog Cafe is a leader in using environmentally sustainable, organic, and local foods from farms within 50 miles. Known for warm hospitality, and inspiring award-winning food, the White Dog's historic three brownstones offer charming and whimsical dog décor and artwork in its many unique dining spaces and outdoor dining on the sidewalk.

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6. Louie Louie Bistro Bar

4.6

Exceptional(1773)

Price: Moderate

• French American • University City

Booked 23 times today

Located in University City, Louie Louie is an American bistro with a French inspired menu offering seasonal, ingredient-inspired dishes based on a classical combination of flavors. House-made pastries and an extensive beverage program highlighting wines by the glass and bottle as well as seasonal specialty cocktails and craft beers add to the dining experience. The décor pays homage to Art Nouveau and European cafes with a touch of the 1970s. Traditional wood tones, reclaimed subway tiles, tried and true black and white marble stones as flooring and wainscoting and blue and buttery leathers, fabrics and patterns bring color and graphic identities to the space. The Lounge offers custom lux seating, perfect for gathering with friends for cocktails and snacks. Outdoor seating reminiscent of French cafes is the ideal spot for dining and people watching.

7. El Vez

4.7

Exceptional(7011)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican / Southwestern • Center City

Booked 60 times today

A contemporary Mexican restaurant, El Vez offers many unique items such as mahi mahi tacos, ahi tuna tostadas, carne asada and pasilla braised pork pozole. Enjoy their made-to-order guacamole & margaritas with fresh-squeezed juices. Top off your meal with "The El Vez," a flourless chocolate cake, peanut butter mousse and carmelized bananas.

8. Aleksandar

4.6

Exceptional(494)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary European • Center City

Booked 17 times today

Aleksandar is the newest addition to the acclaimed Rittenhouse Square restaurant scene. We are inspired by seasonal ingredients, chef-driven techniques, and the traditions and flavors of ancestral and modern Europe. With floor-to-ceiling windows, large-scale original artwork, and cozy wood finishes, we at Aleksandar strive to marry Old World authenticity and modern culinary flare. Aleksandar is an approachable introduction to different corners of Europe, a place to discover new flavors and old traditions. Reservations are highly recommended. Walk-ins are accommodated whenever possible. We look forward to your visit!

9. The Butcher Bar

4.5

Awesome(1560)

Price: Moderate

• American • Center City

Booked 21 times today

BUTCHER BAR—the latest restaurant from the crew that brought you Varga Bar, Mercato and Valanni. We invite you to our restaurant that playfully celebrates “meat lovers and comfort foods” complimented with a bar featuring 16 beers on tap, 6 draft wines, and a whiskey-based cocktail program. Brunch is offered all weekend and Lunch is available Wed-Fri. Book your next business dinner, happy hour or birthday in our year round patio.

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10. Village Whiskey PHL

4.6

Exceptional(591)

Price: Moderate

• American • Rittenhouse Square

Booked 11 times today

Featuring a comprehensive selection of more than 200 whiskeys alongside what has been called the country’s best burger, Village Whiskey is an instant classic. Envisioned by Chef Garces as a spot where he and his team could enjoy a drink and a snack after a long night in the kitchen, the restaurant’s focal point is the central bar that is home to their near-encyclopedic catalogue of Chef Garces’ favorite spirit, whiskey. Our able bartenders shake and stir classic and contemporary cocktails in a space evocative of a Prohibition-era speakeasy. Our Whiskey Menu can be enjoyed with our Award-Winning Village Burger or Tasting Menus offered in our more intimate Dining & Tasting Room

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Sefali
Philadelphia County •14 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Absolutely fantastic food & service! We loved the margaritas, gin & fig cocktails! Absolutely loved fried chicken, hush puppies, mushroom & leeks soup outstanding!
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The LovePrice: Expensive• American• Rittenhouse Square
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4.8
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Krista
Washington, D.C. Area •11 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The food and atmosphere was great! The service this particular time was slower than previous dining experiences there, but overall great place, especially with the Christmas decorations!
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Craftsman Row SaloonPrice: Moderate• American• Old City
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4.6
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amy
Philadelphia County •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
The food and service were great! I would have liked if the waiter slowed down a bit when telling us about the specials as none of us at the table really understood him
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White Dog Cafe - University CityPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• University City
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4.7
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Tim
Cincinnati / Dayton •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Charming re-creation of an English Pub. English Pub food has gotten much better than it once was, and The Dandelion's food was excellent. From the Dandelion salad to the Root vegetable soup to the Rabbit Pie, all excellent. Our server (I regret I've forgotten her name) was perfect - friendly, efficient, professional. Only negative (for us) was the noise level - we ate upstairs during the lunch rush, and it was busy and noisy with energetic conversations with several tables of 6 or so surrounding us, which of course has pros and cons. But still highly recommended. We did not inquire if a quieter table was available - I think it may have been.
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The DandelionPrice: Moderate• Gastro Pub• Center City
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4.8

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208 restaurants available nearby

1. Quaker Kitchen @ UPenn

2. Craftsman Row Saloon

3. The Dandelion

4. The Love

5. White Dog Cafe - University City

6. Louie Louie Bistro Bar

7. El Vez

8. Aleksandar

9. The Butcher Bar

10. Village Whiskey PHL

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