Restaurant Guide
Center City Restaurants—Within Walking Distance
American/Continental
Chris’ Jazz Café 1421 Sansom St 215-568-3131 One of Best of Philly’s featuring live music ($20)
Continental Midtown 1801 Chestnut St 215-567-1800 Stephan Starr restaurant featuring Continental food with a Spanish, Asian and Mediterranean twist ($15)
Devil’s Alley 1907 Chestnut St 215-751-0707 Barbeque restaurant with a trendy vibe ($15)
Max Brenner 1500 Walnut St 215-344-8150 A restaurant entirely devoted to chocolate ($15)
R2L 50 S. 16th St 215-564-5337 Overlooking the wonderful sights of Philadelphia located on the 37th floor of Liberty Place ($25)
Smokin’ Betty’s 116 S. 11th St 215-922-6500 Two floors of bars and barbeque; Casual yet sophisticated ($15)
Bank & Bourbon 1200 Market St 215-230-7300 Located in the historic PSFS building, Chef Harkins offers creative and seasonal interpretations of classical dishes. ($30)
The Farm and Fisherman 1120 Pine St 267-687-1555 A BYOB featuring regional produce, meat and fish incorporating interesting and unusual ingredients. ($31 to $50)
Aqimero 10 Avenue of the Arts (Ritz Carlton Hotel) 215.523.8200 The Latin-American flavors of acclaimed chef Richard Sandoval in a modern sustainable way. At the center of the action is a wood-fired grill adding a unique flavor. ($50)
Pennsylvania 6 114 S. 12th St 267-639-5606 Contemporary American Cuisine and Raw Bar including both great food and great cocktails served in a lively environment.
European a.Kitchen 135 S. 18th St (AKA Rittenhouse Square) 215-825-7030 Flavorful cooking featuring seasonal ingredients; Philadelphia’s most compelling selection of wines ($15)
Garces Trading Company 1111 Locust St 215-574-1099 An all-in-one culinary destination offering European cuisine with artisanal cheese and charcuterie in a bistro setting ($20)
*Note, information changes often, please check with restaurants to verify current pricing and specifics.
Italian
Mercato A BYOB focusing on market-fresh ingredients with a traditional and modern twist ($20)
CIBO Ristorante Italiano 1227 Walnut St 215-923-8208 Traditional Italian dishes as well as original first class plates. The staff performs show tunes and standards in between serving you ($21)
Pietro’s 1714 Walnut St 215-735-8090 Family friendly restaurant with oversized portions intended for sharing ($15)
Davio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse 111 S. 17th St 215-563-4810 Upscale northern Italian fare. Jacket required for male diners ($28)
Zavino 112 S. 13th St 215-732-2400 Coal oven pizzeria and wine bar ($15)
La Fontana Della Citta 1701 Spruce St 215-875-9990 A BYOB with excellent, authentic Italian food with just as great service ($20)
MAGGIANOS Little Italy 1201 Filbert Street 215-567-2020 Family style, casual, and kid-friendly. Average entrées are $20
French
Amuse 1421 Arch St (Le Meridian) 215-422-8222 Many French classics along with an extensive wine list in a chic bar ($20)
Parc 227 S. 18th St 215-545-2262 Emulates a Parisian brassiere in a charming space ($25)
Mediterranean
Barbuzzo 110 S. 13th St 215-546-9300 Rustic, regional hand-crafted fare located in trendy Midtown Village ($15)
Estia 1405 Locust St 215-735-7700 Greek restaurant with a relaxed feel ($28)
Opa 1311 Sansom St 215-545-0170 Modern Greek restaurant featuring traditional fare ($15)
Steakhouse
Barclay Prime 237 S. 18th St 215-732-7560 Stephen Starr’s upscale steakhouse with vintage décor ($28)
*Note, information changes often, please check with restaurants to verify current pricing and specifics.
Butcher and Singer 1500 Walnut St 215-732-4444 Stephen Starr adapts an era of old Hollywood with dim lighting and dark woods ($28)
Chima 1901 JFK Blvd. 215-525-3233 A Brazilian style steakhouse which also offers fresh fish ($28)
Del Frisco’s Double Eagle 1426 Chestnut St 215-246-0533 Awe-inspiring décor with high ceilings and expansive wine display ($28)
Fogo de Chao 1337 Chestnut St 215-636-9700 Brazilian style steakhouse featuring an all you can eat menu ($28)
Seafood
Devon’s 225 S. 18th St 215-546-5940 Classic seafood dishes in an easy-going atmosphere ($28)
Oyster House 1516 Sansom St 215-567-7683 The city’s most extensive selection of oysters on the half shell ($15)
Ocean Prime 124 S. 15th St 215-563-0163 Ocean Prime is the perfect destination for cocktails after work, dinner before the theatre, business meetings, social gatherings and everyday celebrations. ($31 to $50)
Spanish
El Vez 121 S. 13th St 215-928-9800 A modern Mexican restaurant featuring bright colors, funky design and dramatic lighting ($20)
Jamonera 105 S. 13th St 215-922-6061 Spanish restaurant and bar located in the trendy Midtown Village section of center city ($20)
Alma De Cuba 1623 Walnut St 215-751-9993 Stephen Starr’s fashionable Cuban cuisine in an elegant setting ($28)
Pubs and Gastro Pubs
McGillin’s Old Ale House 1310 Drury St 215-735-5562 The oldest continually running tavern in Philadelphia since 1860 ($7)
Moriarty’s 1116 Walnut St 215-627-7676 Fuses the warmth and friendliness of a traditional Irish Pub with a Philly twist ($10)
The Dandelion 124 S. 18th St 215-558-2500 London's culinary revolution comes to Philadelphia with this unique gastro pub ($15)
*Note, information changes often, please check with restaurants to verify current pricing and specifics. Asian
Raw 1225 Sansom St 215-238-1903 Japanese fusion food with innovated delicacies ($15)
Sampan 124 S. 13th St 215-732-3501 An intimate restaurant designed for mixing, matching and sharing Asian-fusion plates ($20)
Spice 28 1228 Chestnut St 215-928-8880 Food is rich in flavors and spices and also authentic and creative ($15)
Vietnam Palace 222 N. 11th St 215-592-9596 A neighborhood staple offering authentic Vietnam cuisine ($15)
Pho Xe Lua Thai 907 Race St 215-627-8883 Some say the best Pho in Chinatown ($10)
Imperial Inn 142 N. 10th St 215-627-5588 Easily the best Chinese in Chinatown ($10)
Indian Cuisine
Minar Palace 1304 Walnut St 215-546-9443 Modest and authentic ($10)
IndeBlue 205 S. 13th St 215-545-4633x2 Offers a fresh, modern take on Indian Cuisine as well as traditional favorites. ($30 and under)
Saffron 1214 Walnut St 215-546-2009 Whether you desire traditional Indian cuisine or the 'nouveau' style that is increasingly popular amongst our clients you can be sure that two things will never change - the excellence of our food and the standard of our service.
Vegetarian Cuisine
Mi Lah Vegetarian BYOB 218 S. 16th St 215-732-8888 Use the finest and freshest ingredients to offer an international array of dishes fit to impress the most sophisticated vegetarian palate. ($30 and under)
Vedge 1221 Locust St 215-320-7500 Located in the historic Tiger Building on Locust Street, Vedge offers classical, elegant dining experiences as well as a sophisticated bar.
Mama’s Vegetarian 18 S 20th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103 (215) 751-0477 A casual kosher eatery whipping up falafel and hummus in a no-frills setting.
Hip City Vedge 127 S 18th St 215-278-7605 100% locally sourced plant-based foods that are both fresh and fast.
*Note, information changes often, please check with restaurants to verify current pricing and specifics.