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Best Restaurants for Special Occasions in Washington Square

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1. Craftsman Row Saloon
4.4
Awesome(1199)
Price: Moderate
• American • Old City
Booked 36 times today
Craftsman Row Saloon is a special place that captures the spirit of celebration and good times with its festive atmosphere. It's famous for its holiday pop-ups, with this year's Christmas Pop Up being super-sized and decked out. Reviewers rave about the theme, decorations, and food, describing it as 'fun', 'delicious', and 'creative'. The place is 'always outstanding', with 'stellar' service and a 'great' menu. So, whether you're in the mood for a burger, a cocktail, or a slice of nostalgia, Craftsman Row Saloon is the place to be!
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2. Talula’s Garden
4.9
Exceptional(13258)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Washington Square
Booked 142 times today
Behind the wrought iron gate, past the herbaceous patio and through the atrium is Talula's Garden, the warm and elegant Washington Square eatery from Aimee Olexy and Starr Restaurants. The modern menu, prepared with carefully-sourced ingredients and a light European touch, changes with the seasons. The artful cuisine, hospitable staff, sustainable spirits, and a focus on cheese make the dining experience here incredibly memorable.
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3. The Morris
4.7
Exceptional(332)
Price: Expensive
• American • Center City
Booked 24 times today
The Morris is a new restaurant and bar in a truly unique location. It’s connected to a boutique, 17 room colonial hotel and courtyard located right next to Washington Square Park. We have a scratch kitchen that only uses the freshest ingredients available by season. Our bar program consists of delicious hand-crafted cocktails, organic wines, selection of local beers, and spirit-free beverages. Whether it's for a casual night out, business dinner, or date night, we are so excited to serve you in our newly renovate dining room or in the garden courtyard*! *We want to inform our guests that the courtyard is fully tented and heated throughout the winter!
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4. Morimoto
4.7
Exceptional(6773)
Price: Very Expensive
• Japanese • Center City
Booked 48 times today
Morimoto is serving contemporary Japanese cuisine. Chef Masaharu Morimoto of Iron Chef prepares traditional dishes with a modern flair.
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5. LaScala's Fire - Philadelphia
4.7
Exceptional(3277)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Old City
Booked 16 times today
LaScala’s Fire, located in the heart of Philadelphia, is a fresh and vibrant addition to the Center City community! With a blend of Italian and American dishes, decadent desserts, handcrafted cocktails, 16 craft beers on tap and more, this will surely become your new favorite spot to eat in the city!
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6. Red Owl Tavern
4.4
Awesome(1486)
Price: Expensive
• American • Old City
Booked 16 times today
Neighborly meets sophisticated at Red Owl, a modern tavern in the heart of Old City, just across from the Liberty Bell. Among soaring windows and cozy tables, the kitchen serves up smart, stylish takes on American staples (a cheesesteak never tasted as good as ours, made with premium shaved rib-eye). When paired with craft beers and classic cocktails, it’s a clever balance of fancy and familiar, with a dash of Philly flair.We look forward to seeing you soon!
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7. Umami Steak and Sushi Bar
4.5
Awesome(122)
Price: Moderate
• Japanese • Old City
Booked 6 times today
At UMAMI STEAK & SUSHI BAR, we spotlight this taste as we combine traditional Japanese techniques with premium fish and steaks to bring you a delicious dining experience.
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8. Parc
4.8
Exceptional(17483)
Price: Expensive
• French • Rittenhouse Square
Booked 272 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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9. Buddakan - Philadelphia
4.7
Exceptional(11365)
Price: Expensive
• Asian • Old City
Booked 120 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.
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10. Saloon Restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(2580)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • South Philly
Booked 89 times today
Saloon Restaurant is a special occasion destination with its warm, casual atmosphere and excellent food. As quoted from the reviews, it's a 'spectacular establishment' for Valentine’s Day, a 'fantastic birthday celebration place', a 'perfect setting for a friends dinner' and a 'go to place for special occasion'. With its authentic local antiques and vintage bars, it creates a unique and memorable dining experience.
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  • Morgan
    Orlando / Central Florida East •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    One of the best dining experiences I’ve had in a long time. The omakase was incredible and the wagyu was mesmerizing.
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    MorimotoPrice: Very Expensive• Japanese• Center City
    •
    4.7
  • BrookeVIP
    Philadelphia County •8 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    We went here for the first time and everything was incredible! The brunch is an instant classic, the service from Lucas was attentive and hospitable despite having a full section, and the manager was around and frequently checking on tables. So thrilled with this experience and we can’t wait to come back!
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    The MorrisPrice: Expensive• American• Center City
    •
    4.7
  • Kelsey
    Jacksonville / Northeast Florida •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Boyfriend and I got the lamb brisket as a starter, and then the salmon for main course and Thai cucumber salad as a side. We split them all. I would probably not order the lamb again, but everything else was fantastic. Our server Francis was super kind. Great dinner and highly recommend!
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    Talula’s GardenPrice: Very Expensive• American• Washington Square
    •
    4.9
  • EthenVIP
    Tampa / Central Florida West •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Super good food, service, atmosphere. Would definitely recommend.
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    LaScala's Fire - PhiladelphiaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Old City
    •
    4.7
  • Karen
    Philadelphia County •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    One of my favorite center city cafes. Great food, drinks and it's beautiful. We had fried shrimp, Brussel sprouts, french onion soup, chicken ceasar salad. We also had a couple christmassy drinks. Everything fun and fabulous I go at least 4 times a year. I always bring someone because it's great
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    Craftsman Row SaloonPrice: Moderate• American• Old City
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    4.4

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