Best of Philly
Vernick Food & Drink is one of Best of Philly.

1. Vernick Food & Drink

9.0
2031 Walnut St (at S 20th St), Philadelphia, PA
American Restaurant · Center City West · 82 tips and reviews

NathanNathan: Not a single bad dish on the menu. Get the uni, white cod, steak tartare, porchetta, mussels, and veal. Or anything really. You can't go wrong.

Zahav is one of Best of Philly.

2. Zahav

9.3
237 Saint James Pl (at Dock St), Philadelphia, PA
Israeli Restaurant · Center City East · 227 tips and reviews

NathanNathan: The Taste of Zahav is the way to go. Don't miss the sirloin shishlik.

Parc is one of Best of Philly.

3. Parc

9.2
227 S 18th St (at Locust St), Philadelphia, PA
French Restaurant · Rittenhouse Square · 265 tips and reviews

STARR RestaurantsSTARR Restaurants: Parc recreates the French bistro experience with a chic Parisian ambiance, authentic French cuisine and a magical je ne sais quoi.

Amada is one of Best of Philly.

4. Amada

8.3
217-219 Chestnut St (at S Bank St), Philadelphia, PA
Tapas Restaurant · Center City East · 171 tips and reviews

NathanNathan: As legit as tapas restaurants get in Philly.

Ranstead Room is one of Best of Philly.

5. Ranstead Room

8.6
2013 Ranstead St (btwn Chestnut & Market St), Philadelphia, PA
Speakeasy · Center City West · 73 tips and reviews

John K.John Kilvington: Talk to your bartender and do a Bartender's Choice. They're more knowledgable and adventerous than Stephen Starr's cocktail menu lets on.

Elixr Coffee Roasters is one of Best of Philly.

6. Elixr Coffee Roasters

9.3
207 S Sydenham St (btwn Walnut and Locust), Philadelphia, PA
Coffee Shop · Rittenhouse Square · 188 tips and reviews

NathanNathan: Fantastic iced lattes. Tied with La Colombe for the best in Center City.

Amis Trattoria is one of Best of Philly.

7. Amis Trattoria

412 S 13th St (btwn Pine St & Lombard St), Philadelphia, PA
Italian Restaurant · Washington Square West · 92 tips and reviews

NathanNathan: If you're a cacio e pepe fan, you'll like this place. Great service and ambience to boot.

Joseph Fox Bookshop is one of Best of Philly.

8. Joseph Fox Bookshop

1724 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA
Bookstore · Center City West · 10 tips and reviews

EricaErica: This is my happy place

Dim Sum Garden is one of Best of Philly.

9. Dim Sum Garden

8.1
1020 Race St, Philadelphia, PA
Dim Sum Restaurant · Chinatown · 174 tips and reviews
The Corner Foodery is one of Best of Philly.

10. The Corner Foodery

1710 Sansom St (btwn S 17th & 18th St), Philadelphia, PA
Deli · Center City West · 43 tips and reviews

NathanNathan: Superb bottle and can selection organized by region (local, west coast, and east coast).

11. Peddler Coffee

9.3
2100 Spring St (at N 21st St), Philadelphia, PA
Coffee Shop · Logan Square · 10 tips and reviews

James B.James Base: Perfect Mom & Pop coffee shop for a meeting in the city. Absolutely loved the experience and latte!

Pho 75 is one of Best of Philly.

12. Pho 75

8.5
1122 Washington Ave (btwn 11th St & 12th St), Philadelphia, PA
Vietnamese Restaurant · Bella Vista - Southwark · 39 tips and reviews

NathanNathan: Easily some of the best pho I've had anywhere in the world.

City Tap House is one of Best of Philly.

13. City Tap House

8.0
2 Logan Sq (at 18th & Arch Sts), Philadelphia, PA
Gastropub · Logan Square · 28 tips and reviews

NathanNathan: Sure, its location makes it conducive to a buttoned-up after-work/power lunch crowd, but you can't deny that the beer selection here is second to none.

Double Knot is one of Best of Philly.

14. Double Knot

8.5
120 S 13th St, Philadelphia, PA
Bar · Center City East · 48 tips and reviews

NathanNathan: The menu is a bit disorganized, but the food is (for the most part) on point, with only some misses. Definitely get the uni, cod fried rice, octopus carpaccio, lamb chops, and Japanese fried chicken.

Graffiti Bar is one of Best of Philly.

15. Graffiti Bar

7.4
124 S 13th St (btwn Walnut St & Sansom St), Philadelphia, PA
Bar · Center City East · 49 tips and reviews

🌴om Z.🌴om Z: Yup, you gotta go down that narrow alley. Not a mistake. All the way to the end. Go on now.

Garage Fishtown is one of Best of Philly.

16. Garage Fishtown

6.4
100 E Girard Ave (at Frankford Ave), Philadelphia, PA
Beer Bar · Northern Liberties - Fishtown · 12 tips and reviews

NathanNathan: Come for the beer, stay for the skeeball.

Talula's Garden is one of Best of Philly.

17. Talula's Garden

9.3
210 W Washington Sq (btwn Walnut St & Locust St), Philadelphia, PA
New American Restaurant · Washington Square West · 117 tips and reviews

NathanNathan: Can't go wrong with anything here. All the dishes are seasonal, and the ambience is impeccable.

Woody's is one of Best of Philly.

18. Woody's

7.1
202 S 13th St (at Walnut St.), Philadelphia, PA
Gay Bar · Washington Square West · 108 tips and reviews

NathanNathan: The only place to go out on a Wednesday night in Philly (besides Voyeur across the street). Campy music in the front, hip-hop (inexplicably) in the back with all the neon lighting.

La Colombe Coffee Roasters is one of Best of Philly.

19. La Colombe Coffee Roasters

8.9
130 S 19th St (btwn Sansom & Walnut St), Philadelphia, PA
Coffee Shop · Center City West · 123 tips and reviews

NathanNathan: Grab a glass of seltzer from the tap to go with your coffee.

Pizzeria Vetri is one of Best of Philly.

20. Pizzeria Vetri

8.5
1939 Callowhill St (btwn N 19th & 20th St), Philadelphia, PA
Pizzeria · Fairmount - Art Museum · 72 tips and reviews

NathanNathan: Simply great pizza and a rotating beer list. Get the pepperoni pizza.

Dizengoff is one of Best of Philly.

21. Dizengoff

9.3
1625 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA
Israeli Restaurant · Center City West · 54 tips and reviews

NathanNathan: Check their Instagram to see what's on the menu (it changes often -- everyday?)

The Commons Bar at the Logan is one of Best of Philly.

22. The Commons Bar at the Logan

7.3
1 Logan Sq (at The Logan), Philadelphia, PA
Hotel Bar · Logan Square · 1 tip

NathanNathan: The Logan Old Fashioned is superb. Get a drink and play a couple rounds of pool in the side room.

The Franklin Bar is one of Best of Philly.

23. The Franklin Bar

112 S 18th St (btwn Chestnut & Sansom St), Philadelphia, PA
Cocktail Bar · Center City West · 141 tips and reviews

NathanNathan: Fantastic rum cocktails, and gotta love the inventive names.

Frankford Hall is one of Best of Philly.

24. Frankford Hall

9.2
1210 Frankford Ave (btwn W Girard Ave & Thompson St), Philadelphia, PA
Beer Garden · Northern Liberties - Fishtown · 141 tips and reviews

NathanNathan: Perfect open-air beer garden for the summer. Drink selection is extensive and the food isn't half bad either.

Indeblue is one of Best of Philly.

25. Indeblue

205 S 13th St (Walnut), Philadelphia, PA
Indian Restaurant · Washington Square West · 46 tips and reviews

NathanNathan: Get the lollipop lamb chops.

Vedge is one of Best of Philly.

26. Vedge

9.0
1221 Locust St (btwn 12th St & 13th St), Philadelphia, PA
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Washington Square West · 139 tips and reviews

EaterEater: This isn't a great vegan restaurant, it's one of Philly's best restaurants, period. Don't sleep on this one. Read more.

Charlie Was A Sinner is one of Best of Philly.

27. Charlie Was A Sinner

8.6
131 S 13th St, Philadelphia, PA
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Center City East · 59 tips and reviews

Sujay S.Sujay Shah: Fantastic cocktails, meticulously crafted. Outstanding food, creatively prepared. Top notch service, diligently dispensed. That is Charlie in a nutshell.

Wm. Mulherin's Sons is one of Best of Philly.

28. Wm. Mulherin's Sons

9.1
1355 N Front St, Philadelphia, PA
Italian Restaurant · Northern Liberties - Fishtown · 27 tips and reviews

Saarim Z.Saarim Zaman: Sticking to the pizzas and the pastas is definitely the move, they're delicious.

North Bowl is one of Best of Philly.

29. North Bowl

8.6
909 N 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA
Bowling Alley · Northern Liberties - Fishtown · 111 tips and reviews

NathanNathan: Great place to bowl (and down some pitchers of beer while you're at it). Open late.

Lucky Strike Philadelphia is one of Best of Philly.

30. Lucky Strike Philadelphia

7.4
1336 Chestnut St (btwn Juniper St & Broad St), Philadelphia, PA
Bowling Alley · Avenue of the Arts South · 54 tips and reviews

NathanNathan: Your typical bowling alley with a bar, but given this is Center City Philly, you're bound to see some crazy shit go down. Oh yeah the Jenga is pretty cool too.

McGillin's Olde Ale House is one of Best of Philly.

31. McGillin's Olde Ale House

8.5
1310 Drury St (btwn S 13th & Juniper St), Philadelphia, PA
Pub · Center City East · 172 tips and reviews

NathanNathan: Come for karaoke night. It'll be a good time.

The Fillmore is one of Best of Philly.

32. The Fillmore

9.3
29 E Allen St, Philadelphia, PA
Concert Hall · 26 tips and reviews

Liz R.Liz Rattray: Love this venue. No long lines for drinks. Intimate experience with the performers. Great atmosphere. I go to any show I can at this place!

Umai Umai is one of Best of Philly.

33. Umai Umai

9.2
533 N 22nd St, Philadelphia, PA
Sushi Restaurant · Fairmount - Art Museum · 46 tips and reviews

NathanNathan: Easily some of the best sushi in Philly – hands down better than most of the other sushi restaurants in Center City.

PFS Bourse is one of Best of Philly.

34. PFS Bourse

8.8
400 Ranstead St (at 4th St), Philadelphia, PA
Indie Movie Theater · Center City East · 19 tips and reviews

NathanNathan: Great place to catch an indie flick in Center City. On weekday night showings, it feels like your own private theater.

Sang Kee Peking Duck House is one of Best of Philly.

35. Sang Kee Peking Duck House

8.0
238 N 9th St, Philadelphia, PA
Chinese Restaurant · Chinatown · 100 tips and reviews

NathanNathan: Legit Cantonese style roast duck. Haven't had a bad dish here.

Philadelphia Rock Gyms is one of Best of Philly.

36. Philadelphia Rock Gyms

8.6
B-3 3500 Scotts Lane, Philadelphia, PA
Climbing Gym · Allegheny West · 2 tips and reviews

Michael W.Michael Wyman: Try Climbing Today