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1. Parc
4.8
Exceptional(17483)
Price: Expensive
• French • Rittenhouse Square
Booked 292 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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2. SkyHigh
4.7
Exceptional(2832)
Price: Moderate
• Cocktail Bar • Center City
Booked 63 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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3. The Love
4.8
Exceptional(7369)
Price: Expensive
• American • Rittenhouse Square
Booked 174 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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4. Barclay Prime
4.8
Exceptional(5454)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Rittenhouse Square
Booked 64 times today
Barclay Prime is a luxury boutique steakhouse serving a traditional yet modern menu in a comfortable & contemporary setting.
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5. The Dandelion
4.7
Exceptional(8151)
Price: Moderate
• Gastro Pub • Center City
Booked 138 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.
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6. Jean-Georges Philadelphia
4.8
Exceptional(1378)
Price: Moderate
• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Center City
Booked 26 times today
Jean-Georges Philadelphia Tasting Menu is the perfect spot for special occasions. Reviewers rave about its breathtaking views, exquisite food, and outstanding service. It's described as the 'perfect restaurant for those incredibly special occasions' and a 'spectacular experience for birthday celebrations'. The high overall ratings and frequent mentions of special occasions in the reviews make it clear that this restaurant is the go-to place for making memories.
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7. DePaul's Table - Modern Italian Steakhouse
4.8
Exceptional(1497)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Ardmore
Booked 37 times today
DePaul’s Table: Modern Italian Steakhouse has touches of Italian flavors, the finest cuts of steak, big chops, fresh seafood, seasonal vegetables, big salads and savory flatbreads. The 25-seat bar also features an extended raw bar area showcasing daily selections of towering displays of fresh oysters, shrimp cocktails, and other fresh seafood.A value-driven wine and cocktail program, included a curated list of wines by the bottle and glass, provide the perfect compliment to any experience. Complimentary Valet 7 days a week. Metered parking is available across the street at Schauffele Plaza or Cricket Ave Parking Garage.
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8. White Dog Cafe - University City
4.6
Exceptional(5488)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • University City
Booked 69 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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9. White Dog Cafe-Haverford
4.6
Exceptional(3894)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Havertown
Booked 82 times today
White Dog Cafe has been engaging its local community with award-winning contemporary American cuisine, since 1983 in Philadelphia and since 2010 in Wayne. Known for creative menus, using the highest quality farm-fresh ingredients and humanely raised meats and poultry, our menus change weekly to capture the best local, seasonal and sustainable grown foods available. Our inspiring menus are complimented with an all American wine list, local craft beers and seasonal specialty cocktails and refreshing mocktails served with warm hospitality.
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10. The Butcher Bar
4.5
Awesome(1568)
Price: Moderate
• American • Center City
Booked 38 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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  • Maria
    Philadelphia County •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Last night at Barclay Prime in Philadelphia, PA was magical. The purpose of our visit was to celebrate a family member who is going to a military academy soon. The staff was attentive to this and surprised her with a small cake with a candle on it, and "congratulations" was written on the plate they served her the cake in. This was a very nice touch, it surprised our family member, and left her with a core memory and boost during such an important and special time in her life. Thank you Barclay staff for a wonderful experience.
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    Barclay PrimePrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Rittenhouse Square
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    4.8
  • RachelVIP
    Philadelphia County •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    We celebrated my husband’s 30th birthday at SkyHigh and we were not disappointed - we had an incredible dinner for a great price. The service was excellent and we were thoroughly impressed! Will definitely be back.
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    SkyHighPrice: Moderate• Cocktail Bar• Center City
    •
    4.7
  • Kelsey
    Jacksonville / Northeast Florida •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Boyfriend and I went and split three dishes, which came recommended from a server. Onion soup, warm shrimp salad, and the steak frites. Everything was fantastic. We ordered our steak medium, and it came out very medium rare. Our server returned it, the manager came out and apologized. They returned with a corrected steak and more frites. Definitely recommend eating the frites with the steak in one bite. Good one their own but together- chef’s kiss! All of the food was incredible, and felt like we were back in Paris for an hour. Only critique would be for the bread to come warm to the table, or the butter to be softened so it could easily spread on the bread.
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    ParcPrice: Expensive• French• Rittenhouse Square
    •
    4.8
  • BonnieVIP
    Philadelphia County •732 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    We enjoyed lunch in the bar at table near window away from crowd and noise. Food and service were excellent. Cozy atmosphere. We will definitely return for lunch in the future.
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    The DandelionPrice: Moderate• Gastro Pub• Center City
    •
    4.7
  • AownVIP
    Baltimore / Maryland •17 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    I cannot recommend The Love enough…the food was excellent! Everything we ordered was superb! The drinks were delicious and unique. The service from everyone start to finish was top notch. I really liked the feel and look of this establishment, it’s inviting and warm. The music selection was complimentary. The crowd is a nice mix of people. Clean, spacious restrooms too! I LOVED everything! Can’t wait to go back
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    The LovePrice: Expensive• American• Rittenhouse Square
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    4.8

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