1. Morimoto
8.7
723 Chestnut St (at 7th St), Philadelphia, PA
Japanese Restaurant · Center City East · 99 tips and reviews
Betty Liao: In the upstairs lounge, the Signature Hour (Sunday-Friday, from 5pm-7pm) is the perfect way to experience chef Morimoto’s signature appetizers ($7), maki ($6), cocktails, beer and wine ($6)
Kevin K: Try the Rock Shrimp Tempura appetizer. Slightly sweet, with a great texture.
Ariel Nicole: This place is awesome. Any appetizer is delicious. Rock shrimp, duck duck duck, Kobe filet, all great entrees. The asparagus side is also delicious.
James Bressi: Excellent little place. Get the spring rolls for an appetizer, chicken pad thai for entree and get ice cream in a coconut for dessert. Read more.
Olivia Gillison: The Chabaa Mild Soup with chicken and Shrimp Pad Krapao was amazing. Also, had the appetizer sampler and enjoyed everything on that too. Will be back next week to try more on the menu.
Lorenzo Ball: Seafood, cashews, and pineapple... And crab rice .. Delicious!
7. Barclay Prime
8.9
237 S 18th St, Philadelphia, PA
Steakhouse · Rittenhouse Square · 50 tips and reviews
coughsoda: unreal! one of philly's very best. get the Kobe tartare appetizer, a steak, and either the banana cream or smores desserts. please.
Gabriel Evans: Hamachi Crudo is one of the best appetizers to choose
Joseph W.: Took a friend here and got the Kobe sliders, Caesar salad, truffle mac n cheese and the filet. All were AMAZING. Knowledgeable and friendly service. One of the better meals I've eaten in recent memory
8. Baan Thai
8.1
1030 Liberties Walk, Philadelphia, PA
Thai Restaurant · Northern Liberties - Fishtown · 14 tips and reviews
Ariel Kirkwood: $10 lunch special gets you a salad, appetizer, and entree. Great value!
Brian Rost: The massaman with beef is nicely favored & it tasted just as good cold (leftovers). The appetizers shrimp roll & crab ragoons were some of the best i had. The prices were excelllent for a byob.
Christine Blechman: Best Thai in Northern Liberties. Try the duck salad, or any of the curries. Good eats.
9. Osteria
8.8
640 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA
Italian Restaurant · North Philadelphia · 79 tips and reviews
The Daily Meal: Get 1/2 portion of pasta and check out the appetizer menu - the octopus is perfectly cooked. If you're really hungry, the suckling pig for one (don't worry, not a whole pig) will fill you right up. Read more.
Philip Gross: Great service. The Contorno appetizer was amazing, and all the food and wine was excellent.
Dee B: Chef Michaud food is amazing, we feel like we are eating in Italy. Delicious , one flavorful bite after another
10. The Dandelion
9.1
124 S 18th St (at Sansom St), Philadelphia, PA
English Restaurant · Center City West · 264 tips and reviews
Men's Health Mag: Order the deviled eggs as an appetizer and you'll taste a backbite of curry powder and cayenne pepper. As a main, request the rabbit, bacon, and spring vegetable pie, which arrives in a crock.
Jared Zoneraich: Really good burger! Be careful: ricotta appetizer is mostly bread based and you will be full
Kelly Keating: Great brunch. Order the Grapefruit with burnt sugar, mint & honey as an appetizer. Parfait is delicious as well.
Adrienne: The steak tip and mash potato appetizer is the best! Try the VIP Martini.
Donesha T: Crab macaroni is a bit salty because the cheese used. Still amazing though. Yum. Oh and salmon excellent. Best appetizer is the calamari! Must order!
A7MAD .: They are the best delectable, tender and juicy steaks that I have ever eaten. Filet Mignon 12oz, Med rare; 45 day dry aged prime strip, Med rare; Bone in prime Ribeye, Med well.
13. Bistrot la Minette
8.1
623 S 6th St, Philadelphia, PA
French Restaurant · Bella Vista - Southwark · 38 tips and reviews
Irina: For an appetizer pick a Poached egg which is absolutely exquisite! Rabbit for a main course was delectable - reminded me of a rabbit dish in Paris restaurant in Las Vegas. And deserts are food art!
Leanne Alyssa: The Bouchee appetizer was very good. Loved the chocolate mousse cake as well!
Fodor's Travel: The place has quickly become a neighborhood favorite, with regulars swearing by some standouts including the Alsatian-style Flammenkuchen appetizer Read more.
14. Doma Sushi
7.9
1822 Callowhill St, Philadelphia, PA
Sushi Restaurant · Fairmount - Art Museum · 32 tips and reviews
Jessica T: Love the oyster uni ikura appetizer!! It's like eating buttery love :)
Alice Kim: Korean tacos with spicy pork & fresh cucumber kimchi & steamed buns with braised pork belly make for killer pork-themed appetizer noshings
34th Street Magazine: Doma's signature rolls make use of non-traditional ingredients, like mango and jalapeno, for a uniquely pleasurable dining experience. Our faves are the pachinko and triple spicy double tuna roll. Read more.