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A photo of SkyHigh restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(2815)
Price: Moderate
• Cocktail Bar • Center City
Booked 81 times today
Philadelphia's SkyHigh restaurant presents a chic and comfortable dining experience specializing in approachable Jean-Georges cuisine. Experience panoramic views and world-class service.
A photo of Little Water restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(86)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Center City
Booked 41 times today
Located in the historic neighborhood of Rittenhouse Square, Little Water is the latest restaurant from husband-and-wife team, Chef Randy Rucker and Amanda Rucker. Inspired by the Ruckers' experiences living along the Gulf Coast, New England, and Mid-Atlantic regions, Little Water is a contemporary coastal restaurant that celebrates the ecological diversity of life by the sea.The sister restaurant to the acclaimed East Passyunk Avenue gem, River Twice—which has been recognized by The Philadelphia Inquirer and The New York Times, and has earned Chef Randy’s Philadelphia Magazine’s “Best Chef” and, most recently, a James Beard Award nomination in 2024 for Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic—Little Water continues the Ruckers' dedication to sustainability and local sourcing. With an a la carte menu inspired by the dynamic ecosystem of tranquil marshes, expansive bays, and secluded coves, Little Water captures the coastal spirit in a warm and lively atmosphere.
A photo of Vernick Fish restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(2200)
Price: Expensive
• Cocktail Bar • Center City
Booked 58 times today
Vernick Fish presents Philadelphia’s own, Chef Greg Vernick’s exploration beyond the boundaries of a seafood restaurant. His ingredient-driven cooking style, paired with a love for global flavors, results in an inventive menu of fish and shellfish dishes, and a range of vegetable preparations. Taking a detailed, seasonal, and sustainable approach with small and large plate offerings, the kitchen brings new life to the favorite hallmarks of American oyster bar fare and raw bar. Complementing the experience are well-crafted cocktails, and a focused wine list of seafood-friendly white and sparkling offerings, as well as light, fresh reds.
A photo of The Love restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(7324)
Price: Expensive
• American • Rittenhouse Square
Booked 220 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.
A photo of Buona Sera Ristorante restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(191)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Havertown
Booked 9 times today
Family owned restaurant. Small and cozy place to enjoy a wonderful time. This restaurant is focused on both; food and service. From the back of the house, Chef Pedro with over 30 years of experience preparing amazing dishes in Manhattan NYC to the servers who will treat you like a family member at the table. Our family is proud to bring this magical place to Havertown. Visit us with family or friends. Welcome to the family.
A photo of Thanal Indian Tavern restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(529)
Price: Moderate
• Indian • Center City
Booked 8 times today
Welcome to Thanal Indian Tavern! Fresh Indian Cuisine for everyone! Our attempt is to transport you to into culinary journey of India by skipping all the touristy spots and take you straight to the heart of the culture. This unique food and drinks menu are to inspire and appeal to the explorer in you to experience Indian culture in a whole new way. We have re calibrated Indian cuisine with all its authentic splendor in an innovative style of subtle fusion and tinges of barbecue.
A photo of The Butcher Bar restaurant
4.5
Awesome(1567)
Price: Moderate
• American • Center City
Booked 21 times today
BUTCHER BAR—the latest restaurant from the crew that brought you Varga Bar, Mercato and Valanni. We invite you to our restaurant that playfully celebrates “meat lovers and comfort foods” complimented with a bar featuring 16 beers on tap, 6 draft wines, and a whiskey-based cocktail program. Brunch is offered all weekend and Lunch is available Wed-Fri. Book your next business dinner, happy hour or birthday in our year round patio.
A photo of Urban Farmer- Philadelphia restaurant
4.3
Awesome(2707)
Price: Moderate
• Steakhouse • Center City
Booked 31 times today
In a world of white tablecloths and subtle snobbery, we're doing something rare: being real. We're less steak and more house. Our house - and yours. Urban Farmer was founded on the idea that combining responsibly sourced food, high-quality ingredients and down-to-earth values would create a new kind of steakhouse, where people could create memories and communities could thrive.
A photo of Bar Bombon restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1612)
Price: Very Expensive
• Vegan • Center City
Booked 22 times today
Bar Bombon is food for life. All of our dishes are made with plant-based ingredients. No animal products are used. And since homemade tortillas still make a better taco, we make them the old way, like abuela did. ¡Buen provecho!
A photo of Talula’s Garden restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(13237)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Washington Square
Booked 121 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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  • Jose
    Philadelphia County •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Again, on December 25th, I went to SkyHigh for the second time, and this time, I invited my parents since they had never been to a restaurant above all in the heights and in the skies like SkyHigh. It was a very calm, relaxed atmosphere, with excellent service and very professional, as always! My parents and I were delighted and happy. We enjoyed ourselves a lot. I will definitely go back again.
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    SkyHighPrice: Moderate• Cocktail Bar• Center City
    4.7
  • KathrynVIP
    Philadelphia County •41 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Incredible experience from food to service . We had a custom wine pairing which was perfect
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    Vernick FishPrice: Expensive• Cocktail Bar• Center City
    4.7
  • MaryVIP
    Philadelphia County •27 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    We celebrated Christmas Eve at Buona Sera for the first time. Our waitress was incredible - so accommodating and attentive to our needs. The food was extremely delicious except for the one fact that we found a sliver of hard plastic in the Lobster Bisque. We gave it to our waitress to give to the manager/cook so that they were aware of it. I was really taken back that the manager/cook never came out to offer their apologies which I thought would be the appropriate thing to do. Also our check was wrong - it took three (3) times for them to get it right - again not the way we envisioned our Christmas Eve to end! It will be some time before we go back to this restaurant.
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    Buona Sera RistorantePrice: Expensive• Italian• Havertown
    4.7
  • Tristan
    Philadelphia County •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Great experience, great food! My dad has some food intolerances and they were so accommodating and attentive, it’s minor but was really wonderful they could accommodate. Made sure we knew what was in what dishes and it was super easy to order. Everything was fantastic and surprisingly large portions. Can’t wait to go again.
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    The LovePrice: Expensive• American• Rittenhouse Square
    4.8
  • DeannaVIP
    San Francisco Bay Area •10 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Little Water is a refreshing dinner spot offering a nice variety of seafood dishes. The service and pacing of the meal make this place shine - it is so relaxing to dine here! The staff keep glasses full. The pacing of the meal is excellent - they leave plenty of time for each dish to shine. Tables are spaced out nicely as well, further contributing to a relaxed dining experience. We had a 5:45 res on a Saturday night and stayed for about 2 hours as a party of 2 ordering apps, drinks & entrees. For a ladies night out, we tried the bread, swordfish crudo, Caesar salad & swordfish Milanese. Each course surpassed our expectations. The caesar salad was HUGE and delicious - definitely something you could split as a large side for 2 or a small side for 4. Excellent wine and cocktail selection as well. They also had some mocktails on the menu that looked tasty. Absolutely thrilled! Would return for a celebration
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    Little WaterPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Center City
    4.6
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