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1. The Twisted Tail
4.5
Awesome(1588)
Price: Moderate
• American • Society Hill
Booked 9 times today
Thank you for choosing The Twisted Tail! High Top tables are only available on the weekends, and are located on the second floor. They are communal style tables, and you will get to enjoy the band after 8:15PM.The Twisted Tail is a bi-level restaurant, bar and live music venue featuring a charcoal-fired grill, a wealth of bourbon selections and the rollicking ambiance of a "juke joint" (or old school Southern music hall). The inventive menu highlights ingredients in their simplest form, flame-broiled over live coals for rich, authentic flavor.Inside a warm, welcoming dining space makes The Twisted Tail South Street’s best place to catch a band - and a bite.
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2. Saloon Restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(2624)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • South Philly
Booked 56 times today
Saloon Restaurant is a hot spot because of its authentic, high-quality Italian cuisine and welcoming ambiance. Customers rave about the 'outstanding' service, 'amazing' food, and 'beautiful surroundings.' The 'unique and interesting' setting, which includes two dining rooms and a vintage bar, adds to the appeal. The restaurant's consistent quality and excellent value also make it a favorite among locals and visitors alike.
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3. Buddakan - Philadelphia
4.8
Exceptional(11450)
Price: Expensive
• Asian • Old City
Booked 102 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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4. The Love
4.8
Exceptional(7500)
Price: Expensive
• American • Rittenhouse Square
Booked 170 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. Amada PHL
4.7
Exceptional(8766)
Price: Expensive
• Spanish • Old City
Booked 59 times today
Amada is an Andalusian tapas bar & restaurant where Chef Jose Garces embraces the rich traditions of Spanish gastronomy while incorporating avant-garde cooking techniques in a gorgeous rustic-chic settingSpecialties of the HouseSpanish Octopus, Garlic Shrimp, Tortilla Española, Paella Valenciana, Whole Roasted Suckling Pig (Call to order 72 hours in advance, excluding Sundays), Seasonal Sangrías, Cocktails, and Wine.Private Parties: Amada welcomes groups of all sizes. Festive settings, service and menus are perfect for intimate dinners with friends, special occasions and holidays, corporate meetings and staff parties. Events can be booked throughout the restaurant and in our private dining rooms seven days a week. For parties of 10 or more, please call our private events team at 267-284-7979 or email events@garcesgroup.com
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6. Talula’s Garden
4.9
Exceptional(13338)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Washington Square
Booked 102 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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7. Barclay Prime
4.9
Exceptional(5494)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Rittenhouse Square
Booked 80 times today
Barclay Prime is a luxury boutique steakhouse serving a traditional yet modern menu in a comfortable & contemporary setting.
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8. El Vez
4.8
Exceptional(7093)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican / Regional American (Southwestern) • Center City
Booked 115 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.
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9. Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse - Philadelphia
4.6
Exceptional(9568)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Center City
Booked 74 times today
Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse embodies the rich tradition of the classic American steakhouse, serving USDA Prime Beef, fresh seafood and premium wines from our award-winning wine selection.
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10. Estia - Philadelphia
4.8
Exceptional(8892)
Price: Very Expensive
• Greek • Center City
Booked 69 times today
The stunning restaurant, which is first of its kind in Philadelphia, will transport guests to the Greek Islands with an atmosphere reminiscent of an inviting Mediterranean home & a menu of authentic specialties, simply prepared, that represent the best of Greek cuisine. The restaurant specializes in whole grilled fish which are flown in from the Greek Islands, the shores of Morocco, Tunisia, & Portugal. Guests are able to choose from Estia’s expansive display & watch chefs cook their fish to perfection over a charcoal grill in the sparkling open kitchen.
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  • lais
    Philadelphia County •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    As always perfect brunch. The food was delicious, the mimosas were refreshing. Not my first time eating there and for sure not the last one!
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    Amada PHLPrice: Expensive• Spanish• Old City
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    4.7
  • Robert
    Greater Boston •124 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Ribs and eggplant dishes were great. General Tso dumplings were tasty but dough was on thick side. The place was very busy and service was delayed a bit. Noisy cause it’s a hot spot! Food was the highlight. All food was served hot and fresh. Beautiful too. We’ll be back.
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    Buddakan - PhiladelphiaPrice: Expensive• Asian• Old City
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    4.8
  • markVIP
    Philadelphia County •28 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Great experience ! Food was excellent and our server Kittee was attentive and caring.
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    Saloon RestaurantPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• South Philly
    •
    4.9
  • Rebecca
    Philadelphia County •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Honestly.. It was one of the first upscale restaurants I’ve been to, I can’t usually justify the huge price tag that comes with a meal for two. However, I had a baby 5 months ago & I felt we deserved the experience, having a night out to ourselves. It was superb. We had the Caesar, the cheese board, rolls, cornbread, Brussels, and risotto. The entrees sounded good but not necessarily what we were looking for. They made sure we were finished with our first appetizer course, its dishes, and even the table was wiped off between courses. The cocktails were moderately priced, the food prices were average for the atmosphere, and service was excellent - we had Eduardo as our server. Definitely recommend.
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    The LovePrice: Expensive• American• Rittenhouse Square
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    4.8
  • dwgroucho
    Philadelphia County •62 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    I love the food, service and the ambience BUT was not thrilled to have a blues duo playing the entire time we were there! Made conversation difficult but the dinner was awesome and our server was the best!!!
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    The Twisted TailPrice: Moderate• American• Society Hill
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    4.5

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