Best Comfort Food Restaurants in University City

16 restaurants available nearby

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1. Craftsman Row Saloon

4.4

Price: Moderate

• American • Old City

Booked 45 times today

Craftsman Row Saloon is a comfort food haven, with their menu boasting of iconic burgers, milkshakes, and other seasonal sandwiches like the French Toast Burger and Donut Fried Chicken sandwich. Reviews praise the 'fun twists' on comfort food and the 'great variety' of dishes, suggesting a warm and welcoming atmosphere. One reviewer noted, 'The venue and the food matched perfectly,' highlighting the restaurant's ability to create a comfortable and enjoyable dining experience.

2. SET NoLibs

4.2

Awesome(759)

Price: Expensive

• Comfort Food • Northern Liberties

Booked 10 times today

**21+ after 5 PM DAILYWelcome to SET NOLIBS, home of the infamous Mimosa and Margarita Towers! We are an award winning sports bar located in the Northern Liberties District of Philadelphia. Catch (almost) any game on one of our 11 TVs.Our kitchen offers an Asian Fusion menu featuring tacos, sliders, and much more. The Charbroiled Oysters are a menu highlight and a customer favorite. Full bar specializing in margaritas, serving up frozen margs all year round!Stop by Saturday or Sunday 11am-3:45pm for our weekend brunch.

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3. High Street Restaurant & Bar

4.7

Exceptional(78)

Price: Moderate

• American • Center City

Booked 37 times today

Located in the historic Franklin Building, High Street is a modern American eatery and bar that celebrates the essence of local grains. With an on-site bakery at the heart of our culinary creations, we pride ourselves on crafting artisanal breads, pastries, pizzas, and handmade pastas that showcase the best of the region.Under the guidance of Chef Christina McKeough, our seasonal menu highlights the bounty of local producers, offering a fresh take on classic flavors and dishes. Our commitment to supporting American winemakers adds an exciting dimension to your dining experience, with a carefully curated selection of wines to complement your meal.At High Street Restaurant, we invite you to savor the rich tapestry of flavors that define our culinary philosophy, blending tradition, innovation, and a passion for local ingredients.Parties of 7 or more require a credit card on file and are required to participate in our "Leave It To Us" menu.

4. The Morris

4.7

Exceptional(330)

Price: Expensive

• American • Center City

Booked 22 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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5. Marathon - 16th & Sansom

4.5

Awesome(916)

Price: Moderate

• American • Rittenhouse Square

Booked 12 times today

6. Mabu Kitchen

4.8

Exceptional(191)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary French • Center City

Booked 15 times today

Mabu Kitchen is a cozy neighborhood bistro that serves contemporary French-inspired Southern comfort food. Reviews rave about the 'superb' food and 'intimate' ambiance. Favorite dishes include Shrimp and Grits, Confit Fried Chicken and Waffle, and a legendary Smash Double Cheeseburger. The restaurant is described as 'fun and relaxed with solid but elevated comfort food' and 'perfect for both dates or a nice dinner with a friend or friends.'

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7. Marathon - 19th & Spruce

4.6

Exceptional(799)

Price: Moderate

• American • Rittenhouse Square

Booked 18 times today

Marathon has served the neighborhoods of Philadelphia for over 25 years as a family-run restaurant group. We serve well-made American classics, and strive to source the freshest food locally available to us, including from our own Marathon Farm in Brewerytown, Philadelphia. Our favorite farm to table items include our grass-fed Cheesesteak, free-range Turkey Plate, and fluffy Omelettes made with cage-free eggs.We love food, but more importantly we create the food that people love to eat. We set out each day to provide our guests with a complete feel-good dining experience in a casual setting. We offer warm and personal hospitality rooted in a real concern for our guests' experience and we believe that everyone should be able to afford delicious food. We bring people together through food, personal connections and artistic spaces.

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8. Thirteen - Philadelphia Marriott

3.3

Good(228)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Center City

Booked 8 times today

THIRTEEN Restaurant is located inside the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown Hotel across from Reading Terminal. Breakfast is about getting your day started and we offer a delectable variety of items, including a breakfast buffet with made-to-order omelets & waffles. Lunch is available and serving a selection of salads, appetizers, sandwiches & entrees. Dinner features Chef Emmitt Smith creations of modern American and regional influenced ingredients that include 40-day+ dry-aged steaks, Maryland blue crab, Atlantic salmon & lemon tilefish to name a few. Enjoy one of the thirteen locally sourced wines selected from some award-winning regional vineyards. Join us if you're visiting Philly for business or leisure. We welcome all guests with reservations or walk-in, plus large party private dining options available too. Our location also features Circ Bar & Lounge, Center City Pantry w/ La Colombe Coffee & Liberty Lanes Duckpin Bowling (check availability).

9. Honeysuckle

5.0

Exceptional(24)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • West Philadelphia

Honeysuckle is more than a restaurant. It’s a network of community spaces centered around the values of ancestry, nourishment, and reclamation that was founded by James Beard Award Semifinalists Chef Omar Tate and Chef Cybille St.Aude-Tate. In 2022 they opened Honeysuckle Provisions, an award winning afro-centric grocery/cafe and food-focused community space located in West Philadelphia. Now positioned in the North Broad area of Philadelphia, Honeysuckle offers a fresh perspective on food systems - expanding the idea of Afrocentricity in food by redefining the limits of a restaurant and celebrating the legacies and recipes of those that came before them.

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10. Not Your Average Joe's Ardmore

4.3

Awesome(2118)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Ardmore

Booked 19 times today

Not Your Average Joe's Ardmore offers a menu filled with comfort food favorites like fresh oysters, gourmet pizzas, rice bowls, and a variety of burgers. The reviews praise it for its 'fun, casual dinner' atmosphere, 'good service', and 'delicious food'. Customers also appreciate the 'great variety of dishes' and the 'gluten free options'. Whether you're looking for a place to grab a quick bite or enjoy a leisurely dinner, this restaurant is definitely a crowd-pleaser.

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Karen
Philadelphia County •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 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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Verlonda
Philadelphia County •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
I recently visited a charming restaurant that left a lasting impression on me. The ambiance was cozy and inviting, with soft lighting and tasteful decor. The menu presented a delightful array of dishes, and the food was exceptional, with flavors that tantalized my taste buds. The service was attentive and friendly, making it a truly memorable dining experience.
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SET NoLibsPrice: Expensive• Comfort Food• Northern Liberties
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4.2
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MitchellVIP
New York City •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Outstanding cuisine and in particular the pizza with the squash, the bacon, and the pastry. Excellent and very personable and helpful server. Great ambience and very quiet for talking.
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High Street Restaurant & BarPrice: Moderate• American• Center City
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4.7
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Rashida
Philadelphia County •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Decided on The Morris after seeing an IG post and reviewing the menu and it turned out to be really good. We opted for the dining room which was very charming, but the heated courtyard looked cozy and just as good. We really enjoyed the cocktails, the food, and the service. The hostesses were welcoming and warm and our server, Clarence was just right to for us…he was a vibe. We’ll definitely keep this place in our rotation!
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The MorrisPrice: Expensive• American• Center City
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4.7
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Jeff
Philadelphia County •17 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Great service and food, relaxed atmosphere, easy to find location
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Marathon - 16th & SansomPrice: Moderate• American• Rittenhouse Square
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4.5

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16 restaurants available nearby

1. Craftsman Row Saloon

2. SET NoLibs

3. High Street Restaurant & Bar

4. The Morris

5. Marathon - 16th & Sansom

6. Mabu Kitchen

7. Marathon - 19th & Spruce

8. Thirteen - Philadelphia Marriott

9. Honeysuckle

10. Not Your Average Joe's Ardmore

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