Guidebook for Philadelphia

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Guidebook for Philadelphia

Food Scene

One of Center City Philadelphia’s most dramatic dining rooms, R2L sits 500 feet above the city on the 37th floor of Two Liberty Place. Featuring unobstructed panoramic and breathtaking wall-to-wall views that span for over 40 miles, R2L is proud to have hosted the city’s most spectacular events since its opening in 2009. The food and service recall the elegance of the past with an atmosphere that invites and entices while providing the best views in Philadelphia.
55 locals recommend
R2L Restaurant
50 S 16th St
55 locals recommend
One of Center City Philadelphia’s most dramatic dining rooms, R2L sits 500 feet above the city on the 37th floor of Two Liberty Place. Featuring unobstructed panoramic and breathtaking wall-to-wall views that span for over 40 miles, R2L is proud to have hosted the city’s most spectacular events since its opening in 2009. The food and service recall the elegance of the past with an atmosphere that invites and entices while providing the best views in Philadelphia.
Trendy Mexican joint serving upscale eats & cocktails in a colorful, flashy setting.
137 locals recommend
El Vez
121 S 13th St
137 locals recommend
Trendy Mexican joint serving upscale eats & cocktails in a colorful, flashy setting.
Fusion fare with Cuban influences; happy hour with specially priced tapas & cocktails in the lounge.
21 locals recommend
Alma de Cuba
1623 Walnut St
21 locals recommend
Fusion fare with Cuban influences; happy hour with specially priced tapas & cocktails in the lounge.
This stylish, multiroom Greek eatery specializes in whole fish flown in from the Mediterranean.
Estia Restaurant
1405-07 Locust St
This stylish, multiroom Greek eatery specializes in whole fish flown in from the Mediterranean.
Omakase & other Japanese creations emerge from an Iron Chef in a sleek, color-changing setting.
25 locals recommend
Morimoto
723 Chestnut St
25 locals recommend
Omakase & other Japanese creations emerge from an Iron Chef in a sleek, color-changing setting.
Farm-fresh ingredients star at this Mediterranean joint set in a chic, compact space.
78 locals recommend
Barbuzzo
110 S 13th St
78 locals recommend
Farm-fresh ingredients star at this Mediterranean joint set in a chic, compact space.
High-end charmer crafts seasonal American cuisine in a chic farmhouse setting with a summer garden.
79 locals recommend
Talula's Garden
210 W Washington Square
79 locals recommend
High-end charmer crafts seasonal American cuisine in a chic farmhouse setting with a summer garden.
Hot spot for upscale Asian fusion dishes in a swanky setting with a giant Buddha & techno tunes.
52 locals recommend
Buddakan
325 Chestnut St
52 locals recommend
Hot spot for upscale Asian fusion dishes in a swanky setting with a giant Buddha & techno tunes.
Basic pizza place offering pies & hoagies in a storefront amid the Italian vendors on 9th Street.
40 locals recommend
Lorenzo and Sons Pizza
305 South St
40 locals recommend
Basic pizza place offering pies & hoagies in a storefront amid the Italian vendors on 9th Street.
Classic Italian dishes served in old-fashioned digs since 1900; cash only.
21 locals recommend
Ralph's Italian Restaurant
760 S 9th St
21 locals recommend
Classic Italian dishes served in old-fashioned digs since 1900; cash only.
Two chefs cooking simple all-day fare in an artsy, brick-walled corner storefront.
50 locals recommend
Fitz and Starts
743 S 4th St
50 locals recommend
Two chefs cooking simple all-day fare in an artsy, brick-walled corner storefront.
Lively Mexican-American cantina with margaritas, spicy fries & other eats in a colorful storefront.
8 locals recommend
Copabanana
344 South St
8 locals recommend
Lively Mexican-American cantina with margaritas, spicy fries & other eats in a colorful storefront.
Quaint spot with a handful of tables offering a chalkboard menu of seafood dishes.
40 locals recommend
Little Fish Byob
746 S 6th St
40 locals recommend
Quaint spot with a handful of tables offering a chalkboard menu of seafood dishes.
Flavorful Greek fare & friendly service have kept this spot humming since 1977
10 locals recommend
South Street Souvlaki
509 South St
10 locals recommend
Flavorful Greek fare & friendly service have kept this spot humming since 1977
This intimate Italian eatery with a rustic vibe features a wine cellar & piano bar.
7 locals recommend
Bistro Romano
120 Lombard St
7 locals recommend
This intimate Italian eatery with a rustic vibe features a wine cellar & piano bar.
Casual restaurant where modern techniques elevate a traditional Israeli menu.
138 locals recommend
Zahav
237 St James Pl
138 locals recommend
Casual restaurant where modern techniques elevate a traditional Israeli menu.
Breezy Italian outfit offering a seafood-focused menu, a seasonal open-air dining room & happy hour.
15 locals recommend
Positano Coast by Aldo Lamberti
212 Walnut St
15 locals recommend
Breezy Italian outfit offering a seafood-focused menu, a seasonal open-air dining room & happy hour.
A reconstructed Colonial tavern where servers in period dress deliver old-fashioned American fare.
29 locals recommend
City Tavern Restaurant
138 S 2nd St
29 locals recommend
A reconstructed Colonial tavern where servers in period dress deliver old-fashioned American fare.
Iron Chef Jose Garces puts a modern spin on tapas at this contemporary Spanish spot with warm decor.
79 locals recommend
Amada
217-219 Chestnut St
79 locals recommend
Iron Chef Jose Garces puts a modern spin on tapas at this contemporary Spanish spot with warm decor.
Italian meats & seafood served in a brick-walled space with an old-school bar & sidewalk tables.
6 locals recommend
Spasso Italian Grill
34 S Front St
6 locals recommend
Italian meats & seafood served in a brick-walled space with an old-school bar & sidewalk tables.
Lively French-inspired American brasserie with a raw bar & charcuterie from chef Nick Elmi
9 locals recommend
Royal Boucherie
52 S 2nd St
9 locals recommend
Lively French-inspired American brasserie with a raw bar & charcuterie from chef Nick Elmi
French style great food and drinks Rittenhouse Square
223 locals recommend
Parc
227 S 18th St
223 locals recommend
French style great food and drinks Rittenhouse Square
Barclay Prime is a luxury boutique steakhouse serving a traditional yet modern menu in a comfortable & contemporary setting.
52 locals recommend
Barclay Prime
237 S 18th St
52 locals recommend
Barclay Prime is a luxury boutique steakhouse serving a traditional yet modern menu in a comfortable & contemporary setting.
Upscale chain known for its sophisticated decor, long wine list & classic steak & seafood menu.
13 locals recommend
Ocean Prime
124 S 15th St
13 locals recommend
Upscale chain known for its sophisticated decor, long wine list & classic steak & seafood menu.
Trendy take on an Old Hollywood chophouse offering classic surf 'n' turf plus a raw bar & cocktails.
29 locals recommend
Butcher and Singer
1500 Walnut St
29 locals recommend
Trendy take on an Old Hollywood chophouse offering classic surf 'n' turf plus a raw bar & cocktails.
Restaurant serving inventive vegan & vegetarian small plates in a charming old mansion.
76 locals recommend
Vedge
1221 Locust St
76 locals recommend
Restaurant serving inventive vegan & vegetarian small plates in a charming old mansion.
Beer or wine can be paired with a gourmet prix fixe dinner in an intimate townhouse setting.
28 locals recommend
Vetri Cucina
1312 Spruce St
28 locals recommend
Beer or wine can be paired with a gourmet prix fixe dinner in an intimate townhouse setting.
This 2-story spot spot offers Pan-Latin food, margaritas, outdoor dining & festive decor.
65 locals recommend
Mixto Restaurante
1141 Pine St
65 locals recommend
This 2-story spot spot offers Pan-Latin food, margaritas, outdoor dining & festive decor.
Wood-fired pizza with gourmet toppings like black truffle plus housemade gelato & a quaint bar.
33 locals recommend
Pizzeria Stella
420 S 2nd St
33 locals recommend
Wood-fired pizza with gourmet toppings like black truffle plus housemade gelato & a quaint bar.
Creative Mexican dishes served in cozy, candlelit space adorned with tiles & carved woodwork.
9 locals recommend
Xochitl
408 S 2nd St
9 locals recommend
Creative Mexican dishes served in cozy, candlelit space adorned with tiles & carved woodwork.
Original 1939 location of local chain serving authentic Philly-style cheesesteaks & hoagies.
204 locals recommend
Jim's Steaks
400 N 62nd St
204 locals recommend
Original 1939 location of local chain serving authentic Philly-style cheesesteaks & hoagies.
Diehards line up 24/7 for the cheesesteaks served up at this no-frills veteran spot.
258 locals recommend
Geno's Steaks
1219 S 9th St
258 locals recommend
Diehards line up 24/7 for the cheesesteaks served up at this no-frills veteran spot.
The self-proclaimed "inventor of cheesesteak" offers classic versions of Philly's favorite sandwich.
316 locals recommend
Pat's King of Steaks
1237 E Passyunk Ave
316 locals recommend
The self-proclaimed "inventor of cheesesteak" offers classic versions of Philly's favorite sandwich.
Famous faces & family photos cover the walls at this Jewish deli with ample portions & a '20s flair.
44 locals recommend
Famous 4th Street Delicatessen
700 S 4th St
44 locals recommend
Famous faces & family photos cover the walls at this Jewish deli with ample portions & a '20s flair.

Drinks & Nightlife

Modern, upscale nightclub with multiple bars & dance floors plus a VIP lounge.
32 locals recommend
Rumor Nightclub
1500 Sansom St
32 locals recommend
Modern, upscale nightclub with multiple bars & dance floors plus a VIP lounge.
This Latin nightclub features a compact upstairs dance floor, drink specials & weekly salsa lessons.
15 locals recommend
Brasil's Nightclub
112 Chestnut St
15 locals recommend
This Latin nightclub features a compact upstairs dance floor, drink specials & weekly salsa lessons.
Intimate nightspot offering a contemporary vibe, DJs & 2 bars, plus VIP bottle service.
Down Town Club by Cescaphe
600 Chestnut St
Intimate nightspot offering a contemporary vibe, DJs & 2 bars, plus VIP bottle service.
Beer garden has over 40 brews, snacks, sandwiches & tacos, plus deck views across the river.
64 locals recommend
Morgan's Pier
221 N Christopher Columbus Blvd
64 locals recommend
Beer garden has over 40 brews, snacks, sandwiches & tacos, plus deck views across the river.
This tri-level nightclub entertains a lively crowd with DJs, drag shows & theme nights.
38 locals recommend
Voyeur Nightclub
1221 St James St
38 locals recommend
This tri-level nightclub entertains a lively crowd with DJs, drag shows & theme nights.
This multilevel sports bar is a regular haunt for soccer fanatics & also offers DJs & dancing.
18 locals recommend
The 700
700 N 2nd St
18 locals recommend
This multilevel sports bar is a regular haunt for soccer fanatics & also offers DJs & dancing.
This longtime gay haunt offers dancing & theme nights in the nightclub & food in the pub area.
78 locals recommend
Woody's
202 S 13th St
78 locals recommend
This longtime gay haunt offers dancing & theme nights in the nightclub & food in the pub area.
This bar & nightclub hosts guest DJs & themed party nights in an outdoor space right on the river.
8 locals recommend
Cavanaugh's Rittenhouse
1913 Sansom St
8 locals recommend
This bar & nightclub hosts guest DJs & themed party nights in an outdoor space right on the river.
Intimate nightspot featuring specialty drinks, laser effects & DJ-mixed dance tunes & hip-hop.
17 locals recommend
Pulse Night Club
1526 Sansom St
17 locals recommend
Intimate nightspot featuring specialty drinks, laser effects & DJ-mixed dance tunes & hip-hop.
After-hours bar & club featuring live DJs, dancing & bottle service in the upstairs lounge.
7 locals recommend
Zee Bar
100 Spring Garden St
7 locals recommend
After-hours bar & club featuring live DJs, dancing & bottle service in the upstairs lounge.
This ritzy rooftop nightspot at the Hotel Monaco offers views, gourmet bar bites & cocktails.
27 locals recommend
Stratus Rooftop Lounge
433 Chestnut St
27 locals recommend
This ritzy rooftop nightspot at the Hotel Monaco offers views, gourmet bar bites & cocktails.
American pub grub served in gay-friendly tavern known for its piano singalongs & dance parties.
15 locals recommend
Tavern on Camac
243 S Camac St
15 locals recommend
American pub grub served in gay-friendly tavern known for its piano singalongs & dance parties.
Popular gay club features DJs & drink specials in a multilevel space with dance floor & roof deck.
21 locals recommend
ICandy
254 South 12th Street
21 locals recommend
Popular gay club features DJs & drink specials in a multilevel space with dance floor & roof deck.

Sightseeing

The Liberty Bell is an iconic symbol of American independence, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
755 locals recommend
Liberty Bell
526 Market St
755 locals recommend
The Liberty Bell is an iconic symbol of American independence, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Independence Hall is the building where both the United States Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution were debated and adopted.
569 locals recommend
Independence Hall
520 Chestnut St
569 locals recommend
Independence Hall is the building where both the United States Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution were debated and adopted.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art is an art museum originally chartered in 1876 for the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia
1164 locals recommend
Philadelphia Museum of Art
2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy
1164 locals recommend
The Philadelphia Museum of Art is an art museum originally chartered in 1876 for the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia
Famous indoor farmer's market offering diverse fare, housewares & area specialties since 1892.
739 locals recommend
Reading Terminal Market
1136 N 12th St
739 locals recommend
Famous indoor farmer's market offering diverse fare, housewares & area specialties since 1892.
The Franklin Institute is a science museum and the center of science education and research in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is named after the American scientist and statesman, Benjamin Franklin, and houses the Benjamin Franklin National Memorial
458 locals recommend
The Franklin Institute
222 N 20th St
458 locals recommend
The Franklin Institute is a science museum and the center of science education and research in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is named after the American scientist and statesman, Benjamin Franklin, and houses the Benjamin Franklin National Memorial
The 72 stone steps before the entrance of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, have become known as the "Rocky Steps" as a result of the scene from the film Rocky
206 locals recommend
Rocky Steps
2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy
206 locals recommend
The 72 stone steps before the entrance of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, have become known as the "Rocky Steps" as a result of the scene from the film Rocky
The Barnes Foundation is an art collection and educational institution promoting the appreciation of art and horticulture
560 locals recommend
Barnes
2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy
560 locals recommend
The Barnes Foundation is an art collection and educational institution promoting the appreciation of art and horticulture
The Betsy Ross House is a landmark in Philadelphia purported to be the site where the seamstress and flag-maker Betsy Ross lived when she sewed the first American Flag
210 locals recommend
Betsy Ross House
239 Arch St
210 locals recommend
The Betsy Ross House is a landmark in Philadelphia purported to be the site where the seamstress and flag-maker Betsy Ross lived when she sewed the first American Flag
The Please Touch Museum is a children's museum located in the Centennial District of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania,
214 locals recommend
Please Touch Museum
4231 Avenue of the Republic
214 locals recommend
The Please Touch Museum is a children's museum located in the Centennial District of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania,
The African American Museum in Philadelphia is notable as the first museum funded and built by a municipality to help preserve, interpret and exhibit the heritage of African Americans
59 locals recommend
The African American Museum in Philadelphia
701 Arch St
59 locals recommend
The African American Museum in Philadelphia is notable as the first museum funded and built by a municipality to help preserve, interpret and exhibit the heritage of African Americans
The Museum of the American Revolution is a Philadelphia museum dedicated to telling the story of the American Revolution.
122 locals recommend
Museum of the American Revolution
101 S 3rd St
122 locals recommend
The Museum of the American Revolution is a Philadelphia museum dedicated to telling the story of the American Revolution.
One Liberty Observation Deck, also called Philly From The Top, is an 883 ft high observation deck located on the 57th floor of One Liberty Place in Center City, Philadelphia
74 locals recommend
One Liberty Observation Deck
1650 Market St
74 locals recommend
One Liberty Observation Deck, also called Philly From The Top, is an 883 ft high observation deck located on the 57th floor of One Liberty Place in Center City, Philadelphia
Boathouse Row is a historic site located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on the east bank of the Schuylkill River, just north of the Fairmount Water Works and the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
204 locals recommend
Boathouse Row
1 Boathouse Row
204 locals recommend
Boathouse Row is a historic site located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on the east bank of the Schuylkill River, just north of the Fairmount Water Works and the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
The National Museum of American Jewish History is a Smithsonian-affiliated museum at 101 South Independence Mall East at Market Street in Center City Philadelphia. It was founded in 1976.
53 locals recommend
National Museum of American Jewish History
101 S Independence Mall E
53 locals recommend
The National Museum of American Jewish History is a Smithsonian-affiliated museum at 101 South Independence Mall East at Market Street in Center City Philadelphia. It was founded in 1976.
The Philadelphia History Museum at the Atwater Kent at 15 South 7th Street between Market and Ranstead Streets in Center City, Philadelphia was founded in 1938 to be Philadelphia's city history museum
9 locals recommend
Philadelphia History Museum
15 S 7th St
9 locals recommend
The Philadelphia History Museum at the Atwater Kent at 15 South 7th Street between Market and Ranstead Streets in Center City, Philadelphia was founded in 1938 to be Philadelphia's city history museum
The Philadelphia History Museum at the Atwater Kent at 15 South 7th Street between Market and Ranstead Streets in Center City, Philadelphia was founded in 1938 to be Philadelphia's city history museum
49 locals recommend
Benjamin Franklin Museum
317 Chestnut St
49 locals recommend
The Philadelphia History Museum at the Atwater Kent at 15 South 7th Street between Market and Ranstead Streets in Center City, Philadelphia was founded in 1938 to be Philadelphia's city history museum