Vernick Food & Drink is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Philadelphia.

1. Vernick Food & Drink

9.2
2031 Walnut St (at S 20th St), Philadelphia, PA
American Restaurant · Center City West · 82 tips and reviews

Stephanie H.Stephanie H: Caleb (manager) is awesome and gives great recs. Check out open kitchen in back. Raw bar is on point. Highlights: uni/eggs, arctic char. 👌 👌

Philly.comPhilly.com: Ingredients are the star at Greg Vernick's bi-level American spot near Rittenhouse Square. Try the "toasts" as an appetizer. You'll love everything coming out of the wood-fired oven. Read more.

Philadelphia MagazinePhiladelphia Magazine: The easy vibe at Vernick make it one of those rare restaurants that can suit so many things: dinner with food-snob friends, cocktails with a gal pal, a meal with the non-adventurous in-laws.

Mt. Airy Deli is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Philadelphia.

2. Mt. Airy Deli

8.4
7200 Devon St (Mt. Airy), Philadelphia, PA
American Restaurant · East Mount Airy · 8 tips and reviews

Randolph M.Randolph Malachi: Breakfast coffee waitresses breakfast sandwiches pancakes scrambled eggs,the clientele,Ms.Kim.Ambience. Cushioned high stools at the counter. Rows of tables.

Remi C.Remi Chestnut: Service is wonderful!!! Salmon Cheese Steak Wrap is awesome....

AngelaAngela: Salmon cheesesteak is lip smacking good!

White Dog Cafe is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Philadelphia.

3. White Dog Cafe

8.9
3420 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA
American Restaurant · University City · 94 tips and reviews

Michel B.Michel Biquard: Lovely and charming place. Nice waitors and bar tenders. We had the Humus and a Blueberry pie; the last was very good.

Visit PhillyVisit Philly: Pet owners can dine alfresco at the White Dog Café and score a bowl of water for their pooch.

MMMM: Wonderful lunch!

Middle Child Clubhouse is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Philadelphia.

4. Middle Child Clubhouse

9.2
1232 N Front St (at W Thompson St), Philadelphia, PA
American Restaurant · Northern Liberties - Fishtown · No tips or reviews
Campbell's Place is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Philadelphia.

5. Campbell's Place

8.4
8337 Germantown Ave (Gravers Ln), Philadelphia, PA
American Restaurant · Chestnut Hill · 19 tips and reviews

Will R.Will Ryales: Fish Tacos are amazing, so are the crab quesadillas and they have an awesome beer selection. Can't go wrong with this cozy place

Suzanne C.Suzanne Coste: Fish tacos are awesome. Next time I will ask for the sauce on the side!

Christine M. A.Christine M. Aust: The specials are always good! CHECK OUT the bathrooms! very cool roadtrip rocker passes on the wall

The Capital Grille is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Philadelphia.

6. The Capital Grille

8.1
1338-46 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA
American Restaurant · Avenue of the Arts South · 45 tips and reviews

Meg B.Meg Boog: The pan seared scallops, the calamari, the Riesling. Yes. Yes. Yes !!

Luca P.Luca Pani: Try the "Sushi-Grade Seared Tuna With Gingered Rice"...It's simply delicious!The tuna is perfectly cooked and it melts in your mouth!

Philadelphia MagazinePhiladelphia Magazine: They've got a wine list with more than 400 choices and substantial steaks dry-aged on the premises. Read more.

For Pete's Sake is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Philadelphia.

7. For Pete's Sake

8.3
900 S Front St (Christian St), Philadelphia, PA
American Restaurant · Queen Village - Pennsport · 27 tips and reviews

James W.James West: Great beers on Tap!. Nice place to kick back after work for few beers and some great food.

Joseph W.Joseph Walton: Drink good beer

Jenna M.Jenna M: Awesome staff and food!

Friday Saturday Sunday is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Philadelphia.

8. Friday Saturday Sunday

8.6
261 S 21st St (at Rittenhouse Sq), Philadelphia, PA
American Restaurant · Center City · 13 tips and reviews

Emily W.Emily Wilson: The Alternatives Facts is light, refreshing, and summery. It would be delicious by a pool, but it's great on a cold night, too. None of that is alternative, just facts.

Leah P.Leah Pilossoph: The beef tartar, and the chicken liver mousse were to die for💀

Gary D.Gary Degregorio: At its core, food is nicely prepared. Atmosphere & service are great. Feels like the chef tries too hard. Extraneous ingredients & flourishes on plate which do not enhance the meal. Good experience.

Cleavers is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Philadelphia.

9. Cleavers

8.3
108 S 18th St, Philadelphia, PA
American Restaurant · Center City West · 20 tips and reviews

Jeremy A.Jeremy Anderson: Love the cheese steaks, buffalo chicken cheese steaks and the chicken ceasar sandwich! Yum! Great waffle fries and boozy shakes.

Phil G.Phil Grant: BBQ Cheesesteak is awesome and big enough to split... or not depending on your greed level. Also it has baboon in it.

Colin L.Colin Lee: Chicken cutlet sandwich was juicy and portion is large, enough for 2

Cresheim Valley Grain Exchange is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Philadelphia.

10. Cresheim Valley Grain Exchange

8.3
7152 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA
American Restaurant · West Mount Airy · 11 tips and reviews

Rob L.Rob Lendler: The beer selection is great. The food is really good too. The service, and servers, are the best.

Claude H.Claude Harrison: Mussels, artisan beers, great vibe.

Vincent M.Vincent Meli: We’ve enjoyed everything we’ve tried. The apple dumpling dessert is a MUST!

Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Philadelphia.

11. Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant

8.5
8400 Germantown Ave (at E Gravers Ln), Philadelphia, PA
American Restaurant · Chestnut Hill · 57 tips and reviews

Tyler S.Tyler Shapiro: Seafood Bisque was very flavorful and came with an amazing piece of bread heaven on the side. Also sweet potato fries are worth the extra $2.50

JJJJ: The cheesesteak egg rolls are awesome!!!

Senator Bob CaseySenator Bob Casey: I'm pushing for legislation that would cut taxes for small breweries. The Small BREW Act would help small breweries like Iron Hill by cutting the excise tax that small breweries pay. Read more.

North Third Restaurant is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Philadelphia.

12. North Third Restaurant

8.7
801 N 3rd St (at Brown St), Philadelphia, PA
American Restaurant · Northern Liberties - Fishtown · 114 tips and reviews

Heather H.Heather H.: Best bloody Mary. Ever. Believe me, I've tried a lot.

Chris M.Chris Maenner: One of the reasons to travel to Northern Liberties. The food is great, good variety of beer and really nice atmosphere.

Christine E.Christine E: Eat a crispy chicken sandwich this week

Moshulu is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Philadelphia.

13. Moshulu

8.5
401 S Columbus Blvd (at Penn's Landing), Philadelphia, PA
American Restaurant · Penn's Landing · 62 tips and reviews

william v.william veronda: Great view and old ship ambiance. Now mainly sushi, but have 8 classics. Crab cakes and swordfish tops. Parking $17! Bring quarters for Columbus Blvd for 4 hrs@$1.50 per.

Martel J.Martel Johnson: I hope you can Swear in Deepwater If the ship goes down Life reserve

Eric F.Eric F.: I'm on a boat!

Dekes BBQ Carry- Out & Catg is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Philadelphia.

14. Dekes BBQ Carry- Out & Catg

8.1
4901 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA
American Restaurant · Manayunk · 29 tips and reviews

Lynn B.Lynn Brown: Apple and Pecan salad is lit.Beef brisket melts in your mouth.Everything is good!

Blake G.Blake Goldstein: Brisket is legit here

Chelsea B.Chelsea Barrows: 2 for 1 drink specials thurs. And tip well! The entire staff will really take care of you. Great people, great food, great drinks. And Karen is the best :-)

Midnight Iris is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Philadelphia.

15. Midnight Iris

8.1
1708 Lombard St (17th St), Philadelphia, PA
American Restaurant · Rittenhouse Square · 2 tips and reviews

RichaRicha: Cauliflower buffalo salad on point and the half chicken gave me life

Shaun P.Shaun Pilling: amazing decor. food is always on point.