John's Saved Places

1. Vic Sushi Bar

8.4
2035 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA
Sushi Restaurant · Center City West · 61 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: This japanese spot plates entrees including a rice dish called Lad Na and a green curry titled Kaeng Khiaw Kwan, which's probably best not abbreviated when ordered. Read more.

Cooperage Wine & Whiskey Bar is one of John's Saved Places.

2. Cooperage Wine & Whiskey Bar

123 S 7th St (at Walnut St), Philadelphia, PA
Wine Bar · Center City East · 42 tips and reviews

Visit PhillyVisit Philly: While you're in the Curtis Center, you must see the astounding Dream Garden: a glass mosaic by Louis Comfort Tiffany based on a painting by Philadelphia native Maxfield Parrish. Read more.

Time is one of John's Saved Places.

3. Time

8.2
1315 Sansom St (at 13th St), Philadelphia, PA
Whisky Bar · Center City East · 103 tips and reviews

DrinkPhilly.comDrinkPhilly.com: Order a Dark & Stormy during happy hour & tell Tim the bartender that DrinkPhilly sent you! Read our full review by tapping More Info! Read more.

Cavanaugh's Rittenhouse is one of John's Saved Places.

4. Cavanaugh's Rittenhouse

6.3
1913 Sansom Street (at 19th St.), Philadelphia, PA
Sports Bar · Center City West · 50 tips and reviews

DrinkPhilly.comDrinkPhilly.com: We're going to need you to go in and get $0.35 wings on Thursday. Might as well get a $1 draft during happy hour while you're at it. Tap More Info to read our full review! Read more.

McGillin's Olde Ale House is one of John's Saved Places.

5. McGillin's Olde Ale House

8.7
1310 Drury St (btwn S 13th & Juniper St), Philadelphia, PA
Pub · Center City East · 172 tips and reviews

DrinkPhilly.comDrinkPhilly.com: Get a steal of a price on a pitcher of PBR or go for the craft brew. Either way, you've got to try their chili nachos or $0.35 wings on Tuesday Nights. See the fun we had on a Saturday - Tap More Info Read more.

Brasil's Restaurant & Bar is one of John's Saved Places.

6. Brasil's Restaurant & Bar

7.2
112 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA
Night Club · Center City East · 5 tips and reviews

betsy von awesomebetsy von awesome: They insist bathroom doors stay open. Be aware you are being watched! Complete bullshit.

Rouge is one of John's Saved Places.

7. Rouge

8.4
205 S 18th St (btwn Walnut and Locust), Philadelphia, PA
Seafood Restaurant · Rittenhouse Square · 90 tips and reviews

Philadelphia MagazinePhiladelphia Magazine: Wonderful place for brunch! We love a teensy sidewalk table brimming with coffee mugs, pints of Bloody Marys, and — lately — the rich and delicious croque madame. With a side of crispy bacon. Read more.

Liberte Urban Chic Lounge is one of John's Saved Places.

8. Liberte Urban Chic Lounge

7.0
120 S 17th St, Philadelphia, PA
Lounge · Center City West · 12 tips and reviews

Visit PhillyVisit Philly: Try the Autumn Fashioned: Jim Beam bourbon, fresh ginger, macerated pear, cranberries, a sugar cube and crystallized ginger.

El Rey is one of John's Saved Places.

9. El Rey

8.7
2013 Chestnut St (at 20th St), Philadelphia, PA
Mexican Restaurant · Center City West · 113 tips and reviews

Visit PhillyVisit Philly: In the mood for a cocktail? Check out the Ranstead Room, an speakeasy annex of El Rey.

Victory Brewing Company is one of John's Saved Places.

10. Victory Brewing Company

9.1
420 Acorn Ln (at Chestnut St.), Downingtown, PA
Brewery · 171 tips and reviews

DrinkPhilly.comDrinkPhilly.com: Do the tour! Check out our tour, click More Info! Read more.

Max Brenner is one of John's Saved Places.

11. Max Brenner

8.2
1500 Walnut St (at 15th St), Philadelphia, PA
Dessert Shop · Avenue of the Arts South · 137 tips and reviews

Philadelphia MagazinePhiladelphia Magazine: The kids’ menu is in defiance to the adage “don’t play with your food” — it features paint-your-own smiling pizza (with tomato sauce and toppings) and a whole lot of “ketchup paint”. Read more.

Memphis Taproom is one of John's Saved Places.

12. Memphis Taproom

2331 E Cumberland St (at Memphis St), Philadelphia, PA
Bar · North Philadelphia · 117 tips and reviews

Jim_McJim_Mc: Stop in from 4pm - 6pm Mon-Fri for $4 draft beer happy hour. Yes that includes ALL draft beers, even the rare stuff

Kanella: Greek Cypriot Kitchen is one of John's Saved Places.

13. Kanella: Greek Cypriot Kitchen

1001 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA
Greek Restaurant · Washington Square West · 54 tips and reviews

Philadelphia MagazinePhiladelphia Magazine: The katsaki alone is worth the trip, a hearty mélange of braised goat, orzo, eggplant, yogurt and salty kefalotyri cheese. Read more.

Buffalo Billiards is one of John's Saved Places.

14. Buffalo Billiards

7.7
118 Chestnut St (btwn 2nd & Front St), Philadelphia, PA
Pool Hall · Center City East · 39 tips and reviews

DrinkPhilly.comDrinkPhilly.com: Check out the $3 drafts & well drinks M-F from 6-8pm! $3 Lager drafts on the weekends 2pm-5pm!

South Street Laundromat is one of John's Saved Places.

15. South Street Laundromat

828 South St, Philadelphia, PA
Laundry Service · Washington Square West · 2 tips and reviews

Blondie x.Blondie xXx: Wash & Fold for .75 cents a pound! You can't wash it yourself for this price! Plus you are free to do "more better" things. Awesome! (Posted by North Star Bar)

SquareBurger is one of John's Saved Places.

16. SquareBurger

6.7
200 N 6th St (at Franklin Square), Philadelphia, PA
Burger Joint · Center City East · 27 tips and reviews

Philadelphia MagazinePhiladelphia Magazine: Classic Burgers on Martin’s Potato Rolls. If your tots turn up their noses at ground beef, there are also chicken fingers, hot dogs, and fries. Oh, and those infamous TastyKake shakes. Read more.

Bodhi Coffee is one of John's Saved Places.

17. Bodhi Coffee

8.3
410 S 2nd St (Pine St), Philadelphia, PA
Café · Center City East · 24 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: This java spot's got a line of locally sourced salads plus hummus and flatbreads from Zahav, in addition to their lineup of Stumptown beans (dripped, slow poured over open filters, or cold-brewed). Read more.

El Rey is one of John's Saved Places.

18. El Rey

8.7
2013 Chestnut St (at 20th St), Philadelphia, PA
Mexican Restaurant · Center City West · 113 tips and reviews

Philadelphia MagazinePhiladelphia Magazine: Great Hangover Cure: tortilla chips topped with salsa verde and a fried egg, liberally sprinkled with cotija cheese. Read more.

19. Kong Restaurant

702 N 2nd St (Fairmount), Philadelphia, PA
Chinese Restaurant · Northern Liberties - Fishtown · 7 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: Swing by on Thursdays when they dish 8 types of dumplings for $.50/piece. Flavors change weekly.

Rum Bar is one of John's Saved Places.

20. Rum Bar

2005 Walnut St (at 20th St), Philadelphia, PA
Bar · Center City West · 39 tips and reviews

DrinkPhilly.comDrinkPhilly.com: 1/2 Price Mojito Monday - All Night! DRINK! Tap More Info for a full review! Read more.

Square On Square is one of John's Saved Places.

21. Square On Square

6.3
1905 Chestnut St (btw 19th & 20th St), Philadelphia, PA
Chinese Restaurant · Center City West · 17 tips and reviews

Teenie G.Teenie Gumpper: Recommend the Chicken with Sting Beans, Mango Chicken and Singapore Noodle. Best Wonton Soup!

Adsum is one of John's Saved Places.

22. Adsum

700 S 5th St (at Bainbridge St), Philadelphia, PA
American Restaurant · Bella Vista - Southwark · 15 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: Death by Food = Kandy Kane Sliders, which = A house-ground brisket patty coated in American cheese and a Sriracha/cherry jam, smashed between 2 Peanut Butter Kandy Kakes. Read more.

Jon's Bar & Grille is one of John's Saved Places.

23. Jon's Bar & Grille

300 South St. (at 3rd St.), Philadelphia, PA
American Restaurant · Center City East · 44 tips and reviews

DrinkPhilly.comDrinkPhilly.com: Get a $3 draft after 10pm Fri-Sun. Then read our full review by tapping More Info! Read more.

24. The Center City Grille

12 S. 20th St. (at Ludlow St), Philadelphia, PA
Bar · Center City West · 3 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: This spot's got a hearty selection of hot and cold sandwiches aimed at the lunch crowd. Read more.

Saint Stephen's Green is one of John's Saved Places.

25. Saint Stephen's Green

1701 Green St (at N 17th St), Philadelphia, PA
Gastropub · Fairmount - Art Museum · 40 tips and reviews

Helene G.Helene Golombek: One of my favorite bars in the city. Love the staff and the beers!

Grey Lodge Pub is one of John's Saved Places.

26. Grey Lodge Pub

6235 Frankford Ave (btwn Harbison Ave & Robbins St), Philadelphia, PA
Pub · Tacony - Wissinoming · 65 tips and reviews

Jim_McJim_Mc: after 5pm head up to the 2nd floor

Mama's Vegetarian is one of John's Saved Places.

27. Mama's Vegetarian

18 S 20th St (at Ludlow St), Philadelphia, PA
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Center City West · 35 tips and reviews

Philadelphia MagazinePhiladelphia Magazine: Great Fries! Skin-on, fried to order, finger-tip-burningly hot, generously salted. In other words: No truffle mayo needed. Eat your heart out, Philly gastropubs. Read more.

1225RAW Sushi & Sake Lounge is one of John's Saved Places.

28. 1225RAW Sushi & Sake Lounge

7.7
1225 Sansom St (btwn 12th & 13th St), Philadelphia, PA
Sushi Restaurant · Center City East · 57 tips and reviews

Visit PhillyVisit Philly: Like sake? There are more than 30 varieties of dry, smooth, floral and aromatic sakes available in both economy and top-shelf price ranges.

Paddy Whacks Irish Sports Pub is one of John's Saved Places.

29. Paddy Whacks Irish Sports Pub

6.1
150 South St (at 2nd St), Philadelphia, PA
Irish Pub · Center City East · 29 tips and reviews

DrinkPhilly.comDrinkPhilly.com: Check out their happy hour, click More Info to read our review! Read more.

Fadó Irish Pub is one of John's Saved Places.

30. Fadó Irish Pub

7.1
1500 Locust St (at 15th St), Philadelphia, PA
Irish Pub · Rittenhouse Square · 96 tips and reviews

DrinkPhilly.comDrinkPhilly.com: Get a $4 harp between 4 & 7 M-F and check our our review - tap More Info! Read more.