2. Nifty Fifty's
8.2
2491 Grant Ave (at Blue Grass Rd), Philadelphia, PA
Diner · Northeast Philadelphia · 75 tips and reviews
Patrick Peniro: Nice lil '50's diner, with the world's largest soda fountain, over 100 combinations, all with free refills, and exotic milkshakes... Great atmosphere
Mayskie: HUGE selection of milkshakes - get an exotic, they have "yogurt" option available. Fries are nice and freshly made. Chicken nuggets are real freshly breaded (on-site) white meat. Chili is good too!
ayeen c.: very good old fashioned milkshake (chocolate is good!)... the chicken caesar cheese steak is good and te spicy fries. are good too!
5. Local 44
8.1
4333 Spruce St (at 44th St.), Philadelphia, PA
Bar · Spruce Hill · 75 tips and reviews
Hannah GM: Solid beer selection and excellent service. Try the specialties from Yard's or, for a more exotic treat, the lilikoi brew.
Gregory Cordina: Brunch - the mushroom scrapple and avocado toast are a combo made to love.
Gavin: Try anything on-cask. Love the Racer.
6. Good Dog Bar & Restaurant
8.6
224 S 15th St (btwn Walnut & Locust Sts), Philadelphia, PA
Bar · Avenue of the Arts South · 169 tips and reviews
Stephen L.: Very tasty white chicken chili, big enough for an entree! Solid beer menu too, get one of the more exotic or local ones
Eater: The burger is a riff on the Juicy Lucy-style cheeseburger; that is, the cheese (Roquefort) is inside the patty. It's so good that Philadelphia restaurant critic Craig LaBan wrote a song about it.
Philadelphia Magazine: "This is what bars hope to be when they grow up."
8. Maru Global Takoyaki
7.3
255 S 10th St, Philadelphia, PA
Japanese Restaurant · Washington Square West · 8 tips and reviews
Philadelphia Magazine: Takoyaki, no matter what kind you choose, is a delicious and exotic snack. The crazy textural explosion that happens in your mouth makes for fun noise when you eat them, too! Read more.
Philadelphia Magazine: A small serving of eight bite-size cheesesteak takoyaki ($5.32) is a good snack, or mix and match multiple flavors for a full meal. But the real treat here is the hot chocolate chip Maru balls. Read more.
Greg Everham: Curry fries!
10. Sazon Restaurant & Cafe
8.6
941 Spring Garden St (10th st.), Philadelphia, PA
South American Restaurant · North Philadelphia · 30 tips and reviews
J Pascoe: I've taken family and friends here a few times: vegan, gluten free, meat eaters, picky eaters, etc. Everyone easily found some delicious to eat.
Visit Philly: Venezuelan cuisine comes alive at the homey bring-your-own-bottle (BYO) spot perfect for gluten-free eaters and vegetarians.
ryan derfler: Sazon sampler is great!
11. Jet Wine Bar
8.4
1525 South St (btwn 15th & 16th Sts), Philadelphia, PA
Wine Bar · Rittenhouse Square · 19 tips and reviews
Nicole Almodovar: still my fav place in philly in the neighborhood...great wines ..staff and lite bites at a great price..great vibe..and the owner Jill is Amaze.. and Sarah/Norman bartenders
Wine School: Owned by a WSoP alumni Jill Weber, this wine bar in Graduate Hospital is an awesome spot for those seeking out eclectic wines.
Visit Philly: Every Thursday night, Jet pairs a movie with wine or a cocktail. Themes vary from scary to French noir to animation. The drink specials are in keeping with the theme for the evening and free popcorn.
13. Aya's Cafe
7.9
2129 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA
Middle Eastern Restaurant · Logan Square · 17 tips and reviews
Carmela French: If they're offering a prixe fixe, take it! Make sure to get the rice pudding at the end, it's better than anything! I usually get the moussaka! Delish!
Mitchell: I agree on the rice pudding. Best in Philly!
David Howland: Huge portions. Rice pudding is delicious, as is the pita breads and kabobs.
14. Tria
9.2
1137 Spruce St (at S 12th St), Philadelphia, PA
Wine Bar · Washington Square West · 85 tips and reviews
Jonathan Yagel: The Truffle Mushroom bruschetta and the Honey Ricotta bruschetta were both phenomenal. Would also recommend the Delice de Bourgogne and the Brie. Actually, everything here is good.
Visit Philly: School your date at Tria's Sunday School. Each syllabus includes a wine, cheese, and beer.
Philadelphia Magazine: From 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. get 5 choices (red, wine, white wine, two beers and a cheese plate) for $5 each. Read more.
15. Tria
9.1
123 S 18th St (Rittenhouse Sq.), Philadelphia, PA
Wine Bar · Center City West · 99 tips and reviews
Scott Hatch: Consistently the best curated beer list in Philadelphia. Sunday school deals are great. The most educated waitstaff I've ever seen, never condescending and always helpful.
Jordan Martin: Get the bruschetta!
Philadelphia Magazine: According to one regular, “I’ll drink by myself pretty much anywhere, but I believe Tria is the best place in the city for a woman to drink alone. It attracts the most harmless jerks of any wine bar.”