2. Monk's Cafe
9.3
264 S 16th St (btwn Locust & Spruce St), Philadelphia, PA
Gastropub · Rittenhouse Square · 248 tips and reviews
Maureen Kaiser: Voted 'One of the top 5 Places in the World to have a beer' by All About Beer Magazine. This place has the best mussels and Belgium beers at decent prices.
Philly.com: This likable and influential Belgian bistro is the region's undisputed beer paradise. There are surprises beyond the famous burgers and mussels, including stellar octopus and gueuze- stewed rabbit. Read more.
RC: Come for the amazing mussels and stay for the truly extensive beer list.
3. Luke's Lobster
8.8
130 S 17th St (at Sansom St), Philadelphia, PA
Seafood Restaurant · Center City West · 65 tips and reviews
michelle: Lobster rolls are awesome! Just like you'd get in Maine!
Myra: Great atmosphere and shellfish. The clam chowder is amazing. A little pricy, but it's so worth it.
Meg Townsend: Lobster mac, lobster grilled cheese, bisques, anything ive tried !!
4. Devon Seafood Grill
8.6
225 S 18th St, (at Locust St), Philadelphia, PA
Seafood Restaurant · Rittenhouse Square · 91 tips and reviews
Evan Gordon: Best happy hour spot in center city... Get the lobster rolls and the bruschetta
Lindsey Epps-Tucker: Great atmosphere food & drinks. The staff was friendly & prompt. The food was excellent just an overall excellent experience. I highly recommend this place for the seafood lover.
Niki H: Salmon, sea scallops, butternut squash risotto, beat salad, roasted cauliflower
5. El Vez
9.0
121 S 13th St (at Sansom St), Philadelphia, PA
Mexican Restaurant · Center City East · 300 tips and reviews
Eric Andersen: Wow! The fish (sea bass) tacos here are a must-have…best I've ever eaten!
Leonard Hanson: Stunningly good chicken quesadilla and mahi mahi tacos, washed down with moreish blood orange margaritas.
Raj Sarma: The guac is a must have and I recommend the option with the crab. Margaritas are well made, order them with Don Julio, you won't regret it. The taco sampler is a good way to taste all options.
6. Parc
9.1
227 S 18th St (at Locust St), Philadelphia, PA
French Restaurant · Rittenhouse Square · 265 tips and reviews
Giancarlo: Oysters and a Warm Shrimp Salad are a great lunch combo. If you're in a big group, go for the Grand Plateau.
Au: Solid all around but a bit loud. Tuna carpaccio and gazpacho are amazing!
Foodie & The Beast: Try the crab galette, pommes puree, warm shrimp salad and the onion gratin. The whole menu is good. The view is incredible and the staff is well trained.
7. Pod
8.6
3600 Sansom St (btw 36th & 37th), Philadelphia, PA
Asian Restaurant · University City · 107 tips and reviews
Lola: Pod lobster is delicious! Samurai Jack is strong and delicious.
dizberiq: Try the Seafood Fried Rice With Shrimp, Bay Scallops, Lobster And Egg - Fancy
Xixia Wang: The large nigiri maki combo is perfect to share! That plus the seafood fried rice make a great meal.
8. The Dandelion
9.2
124 S 18th St (at Sansom St), Philadelphia, PA
English Restaurant · Center City West · 264 tips and reviews
Joe Doc: Fish and Chips are amazing...try them with a cask-conditioned English ale.
Tammy Gordon: For brunch, order the beet cured salmon (trust me) and the poached egg with bubble & squeak. If there's a wait, head to the top floor bar and scope a seat instead.
What's Good Here: Curried crab, cod & chili cakes - green jalapeño, vinegar, mayonaise dressing - from Stephen Star's London gastropub
9. Morimoto
8.8
723 Chestnut St (at 7th St), Philadelphia, PA
Japanese Restaurant · Center City East · 99 tips and reviews
Bullfrog & Baum: This imaginative Japanese fusion menu creates a notable dining experience. The Yellowtail on rice is delicious and entertaining since it is prepared tableside in a hot stone bowl.
Joseph Nunes: Rock shrimp tempura, waygu carpaccio, waygu dumplings, and kanpachi sushi or sashimi
Fodor's Travel: Authentic and creative à la carte dishes include toro (tuna) with caviar and wasabi and tempura with Gorgonzola sauce. Reservations are recommended. Read more.
10. Buddakan
8.8
325 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA
Asian Restaurant · Center City East · 117 tips and reviews
Rebecca Noricks: Get the tuna tartare spring rolls and the beef short rib. The spring roll is fresh and flavorful and the ribs are fall apart tender and savory.
James Russell: The Zen-gria is refreshing. Try the Asian Caesar Salad, Crispy Calamari Salad, or Chicken & Ginger dumplings for apps. The Sweet & Crispy Jump Shrimp are delicious w/a side of wasabi mashed potatoes.
Daphne Papapolyzou: The seabass is really soft and delicious
11. Vernick Food & Drink
9.1
2031 Walnut St (at S 20th St), Philadelphia, PA
American Restaurant · Center City West · 82 tips and reviews
Annie Jeng: Hands down, best restaurant in philly. Sea urchin with warm scrambled eggs, home-made mozzarella, and chicken liver toast are amazing
Andreea Roman Roberts: Great dinner, definitely get the beef tartare toast, lemongrass cod and date cake with orange toffee and coconut sorbet!
CITY GRIT: Don't miss the Chili-Glazed Octopus or the Artic Char with Crispy Skin and Dill.
13. Amada
8.6
217-219 Chestnut St (at S Bank St), Philadelphia, PA
Tapas Restaurant · Center City East · 171 tips and reviews
Megan Wendell: The Garroxta cheese with garlic de leche is pure brilliance. The crab stuffed peppers and spicy potatoes are also amazing.
Alison T: The duck flatbread is only ok. Try the crab stuffed peppers are a must try. Don't miss the grapefruit, tequila and agave cocktail.
Foodie & The Beast: Loved the ham croquettes, crab stuffed piquetos and cheese plate.
14. Sampan
8.8
124 S 13th St (btw Sansom St & Walnut St), Philadelphia, PA
Asian Restaurant · Center City East · 184 tips and reviews
Ashley Stanley: Yummy calamari salad! And everything else I've had there is phenomenal.
Valerie Dee: Loved the pork belly satay, lobster ceviche small plate, beef fried rice & scallop main plate! So many fun things to order and is served sharing style!
Candace Johnson: I love it here great food short ribs rock shrimp salmon Brussels sprouts Cantonese rolls are great
15. Little Fish
8.7
746 S 6th St (Fitzwater st), Philadelphia, PA
Seafood Restaurant · Bella Vista - Southwark · 28 tips and reviews
Philadelphia Magazine: Try the tender Spanish rock octopus and arugula spritzed with sunny Meyer lemon, and the silky black cod with maitakes and sea urchin. Read more.
Eddy: Amazing seafood. Hearty portions. May need to wait (even if you have a reservation), but WELL worth it.
Ashley Knight: Loved the seared scallops and the honey date butter that came w the bread