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1. Sabrina's Café
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 636-9061
Categories:
Diners,
Cafes,
American (Traditional)
Neighbourhoods: Fairmount, Spring Garden, Art Museum District, Logan Square, Franklintown
i'm a little surprised i haven't reviewed this place yet. over the past 2.5 years, i've come here (and dreamed of coming here) numerous times for their brunch. sabrina's sits right at the top of my yummy but accessible list of philly brunch places.
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2. Sam's Morning Glory Diner
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 413-3999
Categories:
Diners,
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhood: Bella Vista
good friend and fellow elite yelper kevin c. and his gf were in town visiting -- so of course, great brunch was a must. getting out to south philly is always a trek, but it was well worth it for our inaugural trip to morning glory on this beautiful…More »
3. Café Estelle
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 925-5080
Category:
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhoods: Spring Garden, Northern Liberties
i LOVE brunch. love like a fat kid loves cake. love like prince william loves kate middleton. yes, enough to marry it.
after deciding between here and sabrina's, i took my friends who were visiting from ny here over the weekend. because they had a car…More »
4. The Ranstead Room
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 563-3330
Category:
Lounges
Neighbourhoods: Rittenhouse Square, Penn Center
if i hadn't known any better, i would've never found this place. the entrance is through a lone door in a dark alleyway, marked simply by a double R. there's a reason why you've never heard of ranstead street before, because there's nothing else on…More »
5. The Franklin Mortgage & Investment Co
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(267) 467-3277
Category:
Lounges
Neighbourhoods: Rittenhouse Square, Penn Center
franklin mortgage is dressed up in the fashion of a speakeasy joint, all the way from its semi-hidden, darkened doorway (a flight of stairs down from street level) to its interior dim mood lighting.
this is not just your typical wham bam thank you…More »
6. Fogo de Chao
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 636-9700
Categories:
Brazilian,
Steakhouses
Neighbourhoods: Penn Center, Market East, Avenue of the Arts South
ummm it's funny you know. the last time i was at fogo de chao was 2 years ago at the location in beverly hills. and the review that i wrote then is basically word for word exactly what i wanna write now.
please refer here: http://www.yelp.com/bi...
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7. Scoop De Ville & Maron Chocolates
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 988-9992
Categories:
Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt,
Chocolatiers and Shops
Neighbourhoods: Rittenhouse Square, Penn Center
i walk by this place all the time, but rarely do i venture in. the cheap asian in me tells me i can buy a whole carton of ice cream for the price of a couple of scoops at an ice cream shop.
the first time i came here, it wasn't a very memorable…More »
8. Morimoto
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 413-9070
Categories:
Japanese,
Sushi Bars
Neighbourhood: Market East
yes! finally a place in philly that does sushi justice. i recommend nothing short of the omakase (chef's tasting menu) here. why come to an iron chef restaurant and not get the chef's special?? i love splurging on a fantastic sushi meal, but knowing…More »
9. Village Whiskey
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 665-1088
Categories:
American (New),
Burgers
Neighbourhoods: Rittenhouse Square, Penn Center
man, the village burger is legen- wait for it...
came here on a monday night with a friend from out of town. we were in the area and while yelping restaurants around us, this one popped up. since i'd always heard great things about the burgers here,…More »
10. JG Domestic
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 222-2363
Category:
American (New)
Neighbourhood: University City
who knew there was a restaurant on the bottom floor of the cira centre? you know.. that tall shiny office building behind 30th street station. the location felt awkward to me, especially since the restaurant is literally built into the space…More »
11. Doma
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 564-1114
Categories:
Sushi Bars,
Japanese
Neighbourhoods: Fairmount, Spring Garden, Art Museum District, Logan Square, Franklintown
located on callowhill nestled amongst several noteworthy restaurants, i would've never noticed doma without yelp. but two nights ago, i was craving sushi and ventured out of my way to come here. and i'm so glad i did!
it's been so long since i've had…More »
12. Han Dynasty
over the past couple months that i've been living in a yelp-devoid hole, i built up quite a list of places to review. and the one at the top of my list was han dynasty. i ate here a couple months ago in the dead of summer, when it was nasty humid…More »
13. Beau Monde
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 592-0656
Categories:
Breakfast & Brunch,
French,
Creperies
Neighbourhood: Bella Vista
i came here a few weeks ago on a warm and sunny saturday for brunch. the restaurant has very spring feel to it, with long wide windows that allow in ample sunlight and on a day when there's a light wind outside, the atmosphere inside the restaurant…More »
14. Nagwon Garden
for korean food, there's a general rule that holds true: that the fluency of the servers/owners' english and the authenticity of the food is inversely correlated. and lemme tell you, the ladies who work here have HORRIBLE english. it's funny because…More »
15. Jian Korean Cuisine
this is located in the food court on the 2nd floor above hmart. it is the ONLY place i eat at when i'm there. why? cuz their korean food is BOMB-freakin-TASTIC.
the other fast food places in the food court are all japanese or korean/chinese fusion…More »
16. Koreana
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 222-2240
Category:
Korean
Neighbourhood: University City
yummy korean food. this is probably the best thing you're gonna get around the penn campus unless you wanna make the trek out to upper darby or north philly.
i come here almost solely for the dolsot bibimbap, sometimes for the soon dubu, occasionally…More »
17. Fat Salmon
for some reason, i didn't have a good impression of this place when it was shinju and located farther away. maybe the walk made me grouchy? because my most recent experience at fat salmon was pretty damn good.
although it relocated, fat salmon is…More »
18. MIGA
Philadelphia, PA 19102
(215) 732-1616
Category:
Korean
Neighbourhoods: Rittenhouse Square, Avenue of the Arts South
3.5 stars for solid korean food in center city.
i came here with a friend after hh in the city so we were more than a little bit tipsy. that may have affected my judgment so maybe on a more sober day, i would've given this place less stars.
we started…More »
19. Tyson Bees Food Truck
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 111-1111
Categories:
Korean,
Food Stands
Neighbourhood: University City
ok, i'm a believer.
i usually swear off food trucks, but this one is actually GOOD.
i never bought into the whole kogi tacos when it first took off in LA. so my go-to item on the menu here is usually the jungle stew curry or the curry of the week.
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20. Four Rivers
i've been looking for a good sichuan restaurant to go to here in philly. based on quite a few recommendations from several people, i decided to try out four rivers with a couple friends for lunch one weekend. we arrived around 11:30 and the…More »
21. E Mei Restaurant
e mei is an amazing reminder of home. not home like my mom's cooking (cuz that's unparalleled), but home like southern california, a glorious region with many great traditional chinese restaurants.
e mei is a traditional chinese restaurant in every…More »
22. Tampopo
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 386-3866
Categories:
Japanese,
Korean,
Sushi Bars
Neighbourhoods: University City, Spruce Hill
i live two blocks from this tampopo location so this is my go-to destination for some yummy asian food. for a west philly asian restaurant, this place is relatively good. it's not the cheapest, but for the quality of the food, i'll willingly pay a…More »
23. Sang Kee Noodle House
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 387-8808
Category:
Chinese
Neighbourhood: University City
came here for dinner tonight with a friend because of their awesome 50% off summer special. if you can prove that you live, work, or go to school in the philly area, you can get 50% off your meal for you and a friend.
i got a big bowl of noodles…More »
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5/25/2010
a few friends and i had a pre-exams dinner here last month. there were 10 of us, and the restaurant… Read more »
24. Penang
i have sorta mixed feelings about penang. the service weirded me out a bit. we must've had 4 different waiters stop by our table in the first 5 minutes after sitting down to try to get our orders. hold your horses, people! and one of the waiters just…More »
25. Vientiane Café
thai/laotian food. i don't really know what laotian food consists of, but my thai dish was pretty good. i got the red curry and although it wasn't spicy enough to my liking (it rarely is at thai restaurants), i still enjoyed it. the curry came in a…More »
26. Rangoon Burmese Restaurant
sometimes reading good reviews about a restaurant before going there to eat is in effect setting yourself up for disappointment. in the same way that you come to expect epicness when everyone and their mothers tell you a movie is great.. when people…More »
27. Kim's Oriental Food
mapo tofu ftw! i love love LOVE spicy tofu, and this food truck makes it better than all the chinese restaurants in the penn area. plus almost all (if not everything) on the menu is under $5. kim's is parked outside pottruck all day until i think…More »
28. For Pete's Sake
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 462-2230
Categories:
American (Traditional),
Pubs
Neighbourhoods: Queen Village, Penn's Landing
came here with a few friends for brunch/lunch a couple weekends ago after a morning at the nearby shooting range. nothing like emptying a clip into a paper target to work up an appetite.
between the 7 of us, we basically tried everything that looked…More »
29. Capogiro Gelato
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 222-0252
Categories:
Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt,
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhood: University City
bartender jo is amazing! and with the cutest australian accent :)
if you're tired of getting the same old drinks, count on her to help spice up your libations. she makes a mean bourbon-based manhattan (i've been on a bourbon roll lately) and is an…More »
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6/2/2010
in the absence of frozen yogurt, yummy gelato is the next best thing. prices are a bit steep here,… Read more »
30. The Franklin Fountain
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 627-1899
Category:
Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
Neighbourhood: Olde City
if one word could sum this place up, it would be CHARMING. the old school feel of the place reminds me of something straight out of the 50s, the era of soda pop and poodle skirts.
capitalizing on the old school theme, the staff is also dressed the…More »
31. Cube Cafe
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 351-0202
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Chinese
Neighbourhood: Chinatown
why hello there, cube cafe. your existence is the shining beacon of my otherwise lackluster philly asian "xiao chi" (snack) experience.
at cube cafe, they use REAL, FRESH ingredients in their drinks. that alone deserves 5 stars. i ordered a taro milk…More »
32. Ray's Café & Teahouse
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 922-5122
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Chinese
Neighbourhood: Chinatown
coffee siphons!!
ok i am by no means a coffee connoisseur. in fact, i'm all the way at the other end of the spectrum, drinking coffee only a handful of times a year. but i think it's pretty awesome when a coffee shop has authentic equipment-- says…More »
33. Aya's Cafe
Philadelphia, PA 19176
(215) 567-1555
Category:
Middle Eastern
Neighbourhoods: Penn Center, Logan Square
a few friends and i were looking for a new byob to try and chose this place for its generally good reviews. so thanks yelpers, for yet another great experience! it's a bit out of our way, but was definitely worth the extra effort!
my friends went with…More »
34. Talula's Garden
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 592-7787
Category:
American (New)
Neighbourhoods: Washington Square West, Market East
i'm a hater. i'll admit it.
i actually walked in not wanting to like this place. who does that, right? i'm particularly critical of restaurants that categorize themselves as new american cuisine. to me, that just means you threw together a bunch of…More »
35. Le Bec-Fin - CLOSED
Philadelphia, PA 19102
(215) 567-1000
Category:
French
Neighbourhoods: Rittenhouse Square, Penn Center
i have a soft spot for fancy french restaurants.
they tend to have exquisitely gorgeous dining rooms. they tend to have service that extends beyond spectacular. they tend to have such aesthetically appealing dishes that it's almost not embarrassing to…More »
36. Noble: An American Cookery - CLOSED
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 568-7000
Category:
American (New)
Neighbourhoods: Rittenhouse Square, Penn Center
i was not impressed by the decor. who likes skylights anyways?
the service was lackluster.
the food was just ehh.
the drink menu is terribly brief.
so why did i give this place 4 stars?
because it's april fools, boys and girls!
come on now. obviously you…More »
37. Estia
Philadelphia, PA 19102
(215) 735-7700
Categories:
Greek,
Mediterranean
Neighbourhoods: Rittenhouse Square, Avenue of the Arts South
came twice before catching shows at the academy of music across the street.
:: pre-theater menu ($30, 3 courses) is a good deal if you were planning to get one of those entree items anyways
:: appetizers are good-sized and can serve as entrees if…More »
38. Devil's Alley Bar & Grille
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 751-0707
Categories:
American (New),
Bars,
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhoods: Rittenhouse Square, Penn Center
devil's alley is the perfect epitome of a 3.5 star rating.
on the one hand, it's a great place to stop in for happy hours, especially in warmer months when the front patio doors are open. the environment is affable and overflowing with social buzz.…More »
39. National Mechanics
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 701-4883
Categories:
Pubs,
American (Traditional)
Neighbourhood: Olde City
random tuesday night drinking. we made it our mission to get drunk that night. so we wandered from bar to bar in old city until we remembered national mechanics on 3rd. walked up the grand steps, got carded, and then we were in!
asked the bartender…More »
40. Continental Midtown
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 567-1800
Categories:
Lounges,
American (New),
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhoods: Rittenhouse Square, Penn Center
a cute spot to get after-dinner drinks.
i've never really eaten here, but someday i'd like to try just to get a chance to sit in the suspended basket chairs on the second floor. tres cute, but they don't honestly look all that comfortable.
the bar on…More »
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