Contemporary cuisine: the best places to taste it in Philadelphia

"Perhaps it was the $5 brussels sprouts perfection we had at @doubleknot_phl just 2 hours prior, but I was a little underwhelmed by this meal that..."

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Laurel

85/100 (1919 ratings)

Accepts American Express

"An unparalleled culinary experience awaits at Laurel Restaurant in Philadelphia! This hidden gem deserves a glowing 5-star review for its exceptional..."

Sayak Das

"“Trust the chef.” When I go to restaurants like this, I like to trust the chef and the flavors they put together. Thank goodness I did, because..."

Jen Moore

"I honestly don’t even know where to start. Everything was straight perfection from the second we walked through the door. The entire staff was..."

Brian Smith

"My husband and I reserved a table at Laurel to celebrate our anniversary. The service was INCREDIBLE. We each enjoyed cocktails from the bar and..."

Rachel K. Van Anglen

"I couldn't say enough positive things about this experience. Every dish and drink was perfect. I'm so happy they switched from a tasting menu to a La..."

John DePasquale

"It has been many years since we visited Laurel Restaurant. I remember following chef Nicholas Elmi on Top Chef and rooting for him to win (he did!)...."

Mark S Smith

"Elegant restaurant with outstanding food They are all small plates, and although they are pricey they are Definitely worth the..."

Jessica Catelak

"Impeccable service from Anne & and mind-blowing flavor combinations from the chef made our visit unforgettable! Highly recommend..."

Joe Dinan

"My husband and I went here this past weekend and were so happy to have discovered this gem of a place. Very interesting menu - we tried at least half..."

Nonita Verma

"I went here with my boyfriend for my birthday and the food was exceptional. I really enjoyed each course that was brought out and you had plenty of..."

Rebecca Szydlowski

"It was one of the top fining dining experience I’ve ever had! I am vegetarian, and i went with my wife and two others for an anniversary dinner. I..."

Nil Dhanani

"I have so much to say about this place but I’m going to shorten it up. Great staff, incredibly imaginative perfect cuisine, the most perfect waygu..."

Scott James

The Dandelion

84/100 (15611 ratings)

"Went there solo. Was pretty busy so i had a table outside but it was right under the heat thingy, which was nice. At first service was pretty slow..."

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"We stumbled on this restaurant while we were visiting Philly. We looked at the reviews and decided to try it out. My son and I definitely enjoyed our..."

Janelle Coke

"Long pull beers were delicious, as were every single plate we ordered. We don't often stay for dessert but the sticky toffee was irresistible! Love..."

Ash K

"The people were amazing, very well received. The ambience was beautiful and cozy with Christmas decorations. I thoroughly enjoyed dining here. Food..."

YK

"The vibes in this place were great. Service/drinks/food all on point. We loved all our dishes including the free bread! I forgot to take a photo of..."

John DePasquale

Tony D'Antonio

"True to form - awesome place. And oh my gosh, the bread! And ricotta... And cultured butter. Awesome selection of beers and great on/off-menu..."

Geoffrey Penny

"Love the service, each worker Interacted with was lovely. Food was good, I wasn't blown away, but I would go again. Loved the warm olives, pleasantly..."

Jonny Quest

"The food is excellent. 10/10, go for the food. The service is the only reason for the four star. The host didn’t make mention of happy hour, and..."

KaeAnne Parris

"Wow! Came here for a team dinner and was blown away by the whole experience. The decor in this establishment is so well done and the food is..."

Patricia Moore

"Absolutely delicious meal. House made ricotta was delightful. Tandoori chicken was cooked perfectly and the shepards pie had an amazing depth of..."

Justin Hansen

"Love love LOVE this place! The ambiance is on point. Sat at the bar, service is excellent. The rabbit pie is insanely good. It’s a rabbit and..."

M R

"The “A Royal Occasion” ($50) afternoon tea is good but not perfect. I am a bit disappointed at the food they offered. The sandwiches seem cheap..."

C C

"walked by and thought-let’s try this place. we were seated immediately by a friendly staffer. the atmosphere was light and the staff were all so..."

Lauren Bacigalupi

"We got the royal experience afternoon tea. Service was great, atmosphere was so nice, food was good. My critique would be that we were disappointed..."

Juliann Whirry

"Everyone knows the Dandelion, so it had to be tried. The food was excellent, we got the charcuterie and whipped ricotta as appetizers.. they were..."

Briana

"I really liked this spot. Brunch in Philly is pretty lame but offers a proper omelette / French toast investment. I hate going to brunch why am I..."

Cynthia J. Roman-Cabrera

"What a great place! My brother recently moved to Philly so we had a family dinner here. Everyone loved their food and the service was great...."

Lindsey Malko

"The Dandelion is a nice restaurant tucked into a street corner not far from the Courthouse. The restaurant is set up much like an old cozy city home..."

Steve Johnson

White Dog Cafe

83/100 (9510 ratings)

Accepts American Express

"I returned to my all time favorite restaurant while I was Penn student 20+ years ago. They merged neighboring townhouses and increased its presence..."

HISASHI OGUCHI

"This was my first time visiting and I went with a seasoned veteran. The food was sooo good. I had the deviled eggs, the cornbread, and the lamb..."

Kayla Simpson

"Fantastic stop! Perfect for a visit. The food is local and very fresh. The deviled eggs were very delicious. Servers are very knowledgeable and..."

Mickel Shaver

"It’s very cozy. Perfect for students to invite parents while they are visiting you in the city :) We were having a family dinner there. I liked..."

A A

"I have visited other White Dog locations. Love the decor and ambiance overall. This time was not so great. The establishment wasn’t busy and..."

M Roman

"Ordered two New York Strip Steaks which turned out perfect medium rare. The restaurant is a bit loud but that's probably because there's a full table..."

Tai Duc Nguyen

"One of my favorite places. Quality service, food, drink, and atmosphere. Delicious! I recently had the melon salad. I posted pics here. Clearly I..."

Tammy Galligan

"Great experience! The atmosphere was warm and inviting, Mary our server was very attentive, farm to table meant everything was fresh, the menu was..."

Evan Siegel

"We dined here while visiting from out of town. It was delicious and we had great..."

Jennifer M

"Extremely good food. We ordered mushroom soup, the wedge and some asparagus with a side of salmon. We then finished strong with a tropical fruit cake..."

james amster

Frozen

"We were passing by Frozen and decided to stop in and were so glad we did. The frozen ice cream rolls are reasonably priced and come in so many..."

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"Frozen green ice cream was delicious, very strong matcha flavor!! Not too sweet. They were really generous with the pecan toppings as well. A little..."

Jennifer Hong

"Nice atmosphere, easy to order and plenty of toppings and choices to choose from. They are quick and you can watch your order being made. Perfect for..."

Gamalier Cruz (Gam)

"Great experience and really great unique ice cream! So cool and incredible flavor..."

David Thomas

"We had the pleasure of visiting frozen rolled ice cream on Arch st. center city philadelphia on our date night this past Saturday and it was..."

wayne logan

"You get freshly made ice cream rolls in 2mins. A lot of varieties. $8 for a cup is expensive, but I would recommend it to try once. May not be my..."

Gmail PostMaster

"One of the best rolled ice cream in the area. Quick service , lot of variety , easily accessible , clean and well maintained . Staffs are quick and..."

Prabha Shankar

"First time in Philadelphia! My fiancé and I had a sweet tooth so we were already site seeing in the area and this place was within reasonable..."

Hope Adams

"Really delicious ice cream, lots of flavors and toppings to choose from. It’s an open kitchen, very interesting to watch them to make the ice..."

H H

"Quick and prompt service, plenty of options to choose from, the chunky monkey(banana and nutella mix) is a must have here. The ice cream was smooth,..."

phani kuncharapu

Fond

"The food and service was great. they were still even nice to me after I spilled a whole cup of coffee all over lol I highly recommend trying this..."

Melissa Goodnow

"Kind of a long wait as we had a reservation at 7:30 and didn’t actually get sat until 8:30, but it was Valentine’s Day, so I was understanding. ..."

Kir Lynn

"This small bar and restaurant was really superb. A smallish menu with some innovative, fresh imaginative food, several innovative cocktails, good..."

Rhonda Pritchard

"The food was delicious everything we had and the service was great� highly..."

Rosemary Massanova Costobile

"Amazing 7 course tasting menu . The ceviche & Crispy pork belly were my favorite. Cocktails were well made. Friendly service that was passionate..."

Katie Kerl

"I highly recommend this quaint restaurant too all. I chose this place to propose � to my fiancé because of our previous visit. The food and..."

Ron Ornowski

"Went in for brunch, make sure to call ahead the place was packed. This place had great food and service, I will be going back for..."

John McDermott

"We had the 7 course tasting menu last night and it was fantastic! Also, the Great Gatsby cocktails were excellent! Thanks for a great..."

Chris Mento

"The pork pate was marvelous. The amuse bouche was a pleasant surprise. Really enjoyed the corn risotto that came with my meal. And the desserts..."

Tom Kraemer

"Great food, great atmosphere, wonderful staff! Highly recommend ! Our drinks were very good but the bar did not carry Johnny Walker Black..."

Kathy D'Angelo DiPrinzio

"WOW. Epic meal...Epic service. This is what fine dining is supposed to..."

Anna Rubio

"Delicate, wonderful taste in all dishes. Was having the 4-course menu on New Year's Eve. Really impressed with their food. Wine pairing was not as..."

Joy Pornpisai

"Best brunch. So yummy. Bottomless mimosas. Fantastic..."

Colby Gibbons

"Tonight was my first time at Fond. The food was outstanding! Service was amazing! Make sure you ask for Adam. I will definitely be..."

Jeff Kachelries

"Great food and service! Having the room by the kitchen was..."

Jo Fagan

"Excellent service! Friendly staff, and they carry my favorite ipa, "Stone". Fond is a happy place for happy..."

Fernando R Quesada

"Simply just AMAZING! The food, the staff and the..."

Paulina Rybnik

"My fiancé and I got engaged here in October and I can't say enough about how accommodating and wonderful everyone was that night!!!! They truly..."

Kelly Matter

"The food here is out of this world!! Everything is..."

Peter Dodaro

"Chef Styer never disappoints. Incredible flavors. Great..."

To Ming Mak

"Truly one of the best dinner experiences I have had in Philadelphia. Both the staff and food were..."

Moriah Kelley

"When you happen upon a place who's chef/staff is passionate about their food, you can taste it and that is clear at Fond. A beyond amazing food..."

Jeffrey Russell

"Had a little preview with scallops and risotto and I can't wait to go back...."

Wendy Ianieri

"Most delicious place! The food and atmosphere was..."

Elle Heff

"Monkfish perfect soup great tuna appetizer great. My wife's fave rot was their..."

Larry Mayer

"Love dining and having cocktails at FOND, at the bar right now..."

Anh Vongbandith

"Great all-around - we love FOND. Will be back..."

Rosemary Caruso Montenegro

"Food was delicious, plated beautifully, and the staff couldn't have been more friendly. We really enjoyed our visit and will definitely be back..."

Austen Ream

"Delicious small restaurant with a phenomenal brunch. The dinner is incredible as well, but can get a little pricier. It's a great place for a date or..."

Sean Malone

"Fantastic brunch spot if you are looking for hearty dishes with modern flair. The best shrimp and grits I have had! Great service as well as..."

Diana Valeria Dellacava (Corky)

"Came here for date night and while I didn't enjoy my main course - the pork belly, my husband enjoyed his duck dish, which does not look like it's on..."

Ju Liu

"An amazing brunch experience. We got seated at the chefs table and had some of the best brunch food in Philly. I had the short rib hash (pictured)..."

Deepak Prabhakar

"Amazing! Drinks were perfect and each dish was better than the last... Great service even though I imagine most ppl were being cheap for restaurant..."

Derrick Keith

"Tasty cocktails and excellent food with large portions for what the types of food are. A great value. The chicken liver mousse was..."

Erin O'Quinn

"Service was excellent, food was great, and the atmosphere was perfect for a Friday night. Prices are a bit too high,..."

Brenda

"We had a magical experience at Fond From the moment we got to the door we were treated like family. The service was extremely friendly,very, very..."

Cchaddie Riddock

"What an incredible meal we just had! Every dish in the prix fixe menu was delightful. Service was friendly, prompt and professional. I love what..."

Naor

"What a totally, wonderful and amazing delicious meal we had last night From the time we arrived at the door and were seated we were treated like..."

Tom Gusdorff

"Fond is my favorite restaurant in Philadelphia because they are exceptional in delivering on my top four priorities - cocktails, food, atmosphere and..."

Anne Paoletti Bayna

"Drinks were amazing and the bartender was incredibly friendly. The “Bartender’s Choice” option was great for those cravings something..."

Spencer Nord

"Low key some of the best food in Philly. Excellent service and drinks. One of my favorite things about this place is the "bartender's choice," where..."

Megan Crossman

"Really tasty, hearty, rich plates. I stopped in for restaurant week and was very happy with the offering. The pork belly was amazing, and try as I..."

Josiah Nedd

"Went here for a friend's birthday and had an absolute blast! Alex and Bella were fantastic and Mike the bartender made a drink to match my colorful..."

Paul

"Beautiful restaurant with beautiful people in a beautiful location. My husband and I had dinner at Fond last night. The service, food and ambiance..."

Casey Marsella

"Went on Saturday for a 5:45pm reservation. Cocktails were amazing; received complementary amuse-bouche of wild mushroom soup from the kitchen. ..."

Timothy Lee

"Excellent bistro style menu. We had the pork belly and the skate wing. Both were excellent. Cocktails were also fantastic; wonderful..."

Steve Jadczak

The Twisted Tail

83/100 (2412 ratings)

"My experience was marked by a personable and knowledgeable waiter who graciously provided insightful suggestions. Opting for the chef's tasting, the..."

Michael Peterson

"Had a great dinner with a friend during restaurant week. Cozy atmosphere. The drinks were great. Mussels were delicious but the bread was a bit..."

Cindy Zhang

"Tonight, I did a spin around the block to check out dinner at Twisted Tail and listen I was pleasantly surprised 🔥 Some of the best fried chicken..."

Ernest Owens

"Very loud upstairs but it was an enjoyable experience with the live jazz on Friday night. The food was exquisite and highly recommend the chefs menu..."

Frankie

"Great value for Restaurant Week in Philly Center City 2023! I came here with a friend and we left pretty full and satisfied! The meats were..."

Maxine Smith

"We enjoyed a Saturday jazz brunch and were so glad we went! The service was perfect - attentive but not smothering. The music was wonderful -..."

Lisa Jones

"This Sunday I had dinner with a friend., at the Twisted Tail. I’d been there before. We choose the tasting menu. Our choices included Caesar Salad..."

Norma Kramer

"Second time here and yet again a great time. Came for restaurant week with a fairly large party and it was a smooth dinner. The food and drinks are..."

Jazz

"I stopped by on a Friday at Happy Hour. Friendly greeting at the door and beautiful atmosphere especially if you like seeing your music heroes..."

Bill Cummings

"The atmosphere was really nice, they played live music while we were there upstairs which we heard but did not physically see. The food was pretty..."

Aprecia Williams

"We went for Dining in the dark. It was a fixed menu so I couldn't comment on the rest of the food. But we enjoyed ourself immensely . The dishes we..."

Deaneara Brown

"Thank you for an amazing experience! Started with our bartender Mark, Guinness was awesomely poured! Super cold, fresh salad with our dinner. I got..."

Tina Cook

"Been to Twisted Tail a few times and each visit has been fantastic. The bourbon and scotch menus in particular are very solid, with some inventive..."

Jeremy Yowell

"Although a bit overpriced in my opinion, it’s definitely a fun experience to have at least once, and the meat menu had quite some exotic meats...."

Katy

"The food wasn't the greatest at the time I was there, but everything else about the place was great. The Mac 'n cheese was good. I hope to return and..."

Janice Newton

"Looking for music on a Sunday night? They have a sit in session on Sunday nights that's great. Always a different line up of people and instruments,..."

Jennifer Yager

"We were pleasantly surprised at how good the food was. The beets were just incredible. The crawfish mac and cheese while lacking many pieces of..."

Ninette

"Really liked this place. Great vibe in the bar with good beers and a nice, reasonably priced Whiskey selection. Went on 2 separate nights. Had the..."

Jeff Lippert

Jake's And Cooper's Wine Bar & Wine Shop

82/100 (1911 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Table Service

Accepts Discover

Wheelchair Accessible

"Our server, Mackenzie, was wonderful. She was attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. The food was great-my husband and I both got the small..."

Karen Giorno

"I was in my glory- they had a fabulous Gruner Veltliner that also was a happy our special (reasonable still if it wasn't HH), Zweigelt and a lovely..."

Debbie McGary

"I am in the restaurant business and a bit of a food snob but everything I had was superb. Mushroom soup,the best and tuna tartare was very nice ...."

Lawrence King

"Crabs cakes to die for! The staff is every bit as good as the food.30 years is a long time for a restaurant to get it right every..."

Al Spivey Jr.

"My wife wanted some brick over pizza, i tried the chopped cobb salad. We left the drink selection to the waiter, great service nice friendly attitude..."

Lamarck Hall

"I highly recommend short rib with horseradish creamed spinach..."

Andrew Pincus

"Great atmosphere and service. The best place to go in..."

Marilee McGeary Wolf

"Great service, good drink & wine selection, and lots of tasty menu..."

Daniel Geddis

"Love the food and the wine selection. Perfect fit for the neighborhood and us. We go whenever we can. If you like liver - there's is the..."

Barbara Lynn

"Loved the mussels and the filet. Tasted the pizza 🍕the crust was perfect for dipping in my mussel..."

Annette Rapinesi

"The service, food, drinks and atmosphere are all superb! My daughter and I thoroughly enjoyed a wonderful lunch and will be back for..."

Melissa Rozelle Rotay

"The food was delicious and the service was great. My son took us there for Mother's Day brunch. Menu choices were..."

Bonnie Greenfield

"We were there having a late lunch with our friends from Manayunk. It was our first time eating at Jakes & Cooper's. I tried Liver Pate' my first..."

R. B.

"Cool wine store/bar with plenty of options if you're looking for a drink. The two glasses of wine we tried were for sure tasty. I can't speak to the..."

Jeremy Yowell

"Finally got to sit near the large open window in the front. This place has been on my bucket list since I moved to the area. My fiance and I..."

Kristin Gilson

"Great atmosphere. Our service was absolutely wonderful! Great drinks and salad. The pizzas looked delicious but unfortunately weren't to our liking...."

L D

"I loved everything about my dining experience at Jake’s. We sat outside and it was a beautiful night and perfect spot to people watch but what..."

Debbie Turner

"My son and I bike from Conshy to Manayunk and then always grab an early dinner outdoors here before heading back. Each time, we have had a very nice..."

Catherine Costanzo

"New Year’s Eve dinner with friend’s. Kerri behind the bar makes the best drinks. Manhattan’s and other assorted special cocktails. Great wine..."

Chris Ierley

"This place has consistently good affordable food if you're looking for a date night that is romantic that won't break the bank. Very interesting wine..."

Dorie Byrne

"The fact you can buy a really good bottle of wine for less than $50 makes it my new favorite place in Manayunk. We had the tuna tartar which was..."

Jonathan Zandberg

"Brunch with my kids. Breakfast burger kicked it! Piled high with fresh egg, bacon - it was fantastic. Kids had pizza and french toast. Every plate..."

Scott Reynolds

"Great happy hour. Our waitress was amazing. We had a very large party and she was able to keep up with everyone's drinks and was super..."

Marc Santoro

"I have come here several times for their wine tastings and finally decided to dine here as well. The food is great and the service is excellent. A..."

Michael P Gonzalez

"Always have a fun time here. I love the burger and homemade pastas. Great to see a family owned restaurant refresh there concept and create an..."

Steven Waxman

Bourbon Blue

82/100 (1396 ratings)

"We had some drinks and appetizers at the bar while there was some good acoustic music playing live. the staff was extremely polite and were very..."

Vincent DiNardo

"So, we were in the Manayunk area getting our income taxes done. Afterwards, we took a walk down Main Street looking for a place to have dinner. We..."

Tom Tucker Martellacci

"My home away from home kinda place. I love the people, the service, the food, the atmosphere, the whole place makes my heart happy. Sundays our my..."

Shannon McPuggin

"Stopped in for dinner after volunteering at the Mardi Gras parade 2/25/18 and had an amazing veggie burger and sweet potato fries. We had an awesome..."

Carol Berger

"Bourbon Blue is hands down the best restaurant / bar in the Philadelphia area. The staff not only demonstrates proffesionalism but great hospitality..."

Eric Soto

"We threw a bridal shower in the room downstairs and it was wonderful. The staff was more than accommodating. Our guests raved about the punch and..."

Erica Marie

"Loved the warmth in decor, service and food was great! Enjoyed the music that serenaded our dinner too! Valet parking saved me from getting totally..."

Lillian J Berger

"My husband and I attended the Green Legion Eagles Super Bowl party here last Sunday and it couldn’t have been a better experience. And not just..."

Kathy Schulz

"I don't know how anyone could say anything bad about this place. Quick service, great food, and everyone that works here are kind efficient people!..."

Joe Stolio Tarzaiski

"I lived in New Orleans for 8 years so I’m a food snob when it comes to restaurants with reference to NOLA influences but this place accomplished..."

Mandy Jones Wortman

"Very good bourbon blue burger ~ rustic atmosphere �� great waitress�. Limited selection of beers that appealed to me :/ two were on the menus ,..."

Heather Dove

"Loved the place! Located next to the river, the atmosphere was special, and the menu was very good. I will definitely have to return a few time..."

Lemuel Aikens

"Great service. Very attentive without being overbearing. The shrimp and grits, cheese steak egg roll and bang bang shrimp was amazing. The rab..."

Mia Marie

"Delicious food with good prices. I liked the ambience and staff was friendly. Went with a group on Sunday brunch and it was fairly full so make a..."

David

"Excellent experience! Went for my wedding anniversary and the ambiance was perfect! Food was delicious and drinks were nice. Our server Madison was..."

Sotheary Ngem

"Loved the lavender lemonade (alcoholic). Had crab bites & chicken quesadillas. Hubby had gumbo Yaya & med salmon cooked to perfection! Sat on the..."

Michelle Bowens-Vorn

"I can't come to Manayunk and not come here!! Best spot hands down to kick back and enjoy the food, drink, live music, balcony, etc! This last time..."

Dave Pereira

"It's a great place to New American Cuisine with a creole twist excellent jambalaya gigantic bar and the only bar on main street that overlooks the..."

Matthew Mercurio

"Slightly over priced for what portion ya get. The Gumbo was ok but the Jambalaya was fantastic! The ribs were what they were. Its nt a bbq joint but..."

Ray Miller

"Went here for date night on sunday. Got a seat right away. Their specials seemed pretty good, we got a bottle of wine half off on sunday. They also..."

Xiaoming Baldwin

"The vibe, environment and staff are just amazing. Best jambalaya I’ve had so far. Our host was very caring and attentive and the environment was..."

Oluomachi Ebiringa

"Nice big juicy burger with a view on the deck. After a bike ride on sunny spring Sunday. Fries were tasty and crispy. Nice wait staff as..."

al fall

"😍 wow! It was great! The restaurant is beautiful and the food is delicious! They serve cornbread and a great butter..."

Michelle Caitlin

"Great sunday brunch. The filet tips are fantastic. Valet service as..."

michael doyle

"My sister had her 40th bday here food was good staff was pleasant, it was a great time. I will go back just to eat and..."

Robin Evers

"Stopped in for brunch on a Sunday morning. It has a very rustic feel to the interior with rough walls but decorated nicely. Our waitress was very..."

Chris OShea

"I think he ambiance is my favorite thing about this restaurant. The food can be excellent, but sometimes is just mediocre. They often have live music..."

Sarah G

Circles

81/100 (5433 ratings)

"When they say "hot" that dish is HOT! Serious spicy, loved it. Great ambience, food and..."

Rocco Aversa

"Absolutely delicious! Fresh chilis, fresh peppers, and GREAT seitan! 5 appetizers (3x grilled vegetarian cheesesteak rolls, 1x seitan satay,1x..."

Melinda Briceno-Keith

"The food is fresh, beautiful, delicious! I’m NEVER disappointed when I visit this restaurant. The service is always friendly and welcoming! Oh, and..."

Joseph Solar

"Every time I order always pleased with the quality of food and presentation. Delivery person is always friendly and..."

Charlotte James

"The Pad Thai with Shrimp is outstanding! Try the "Hot"..."

Tom Zapotosky

"Birthday dinner and my daughter wanted authentic. Every part of the experience was better than expected. Staff and owners were very nice. We had so..."

Sam C

"Street parking is available and parking was easy to find around the area. I highly recommend trying the pad Thai and mango coconut sticky rice –..."

Mary

"Love this place so much. One of my favorite Thai restaurants I've been to. They make an incredible peanut sauce and their noodle dishes are to die..."

Brendan Welch

"The Summer Rolls gives me life force. It's good food, affordable, and the staff is nice. Which to me equals 10/10 , any negative reviews are wonk and..."

Gavin McCoy

"omg everything was delicious I have no complaints about this place, I enjoy every minute in this nice place and I leave super..."

Laura Nunez

"There was a mishap with my DoorDash order and I called the restaurant. They were so kind and apologetic and sent me my meal with an extra thai tea...."

Mariam Azim

"This restaurant is awesome! From the moment you walk in you are greeted by a friendly, welcoming staff. The size of the dining area is comfortable,..."

Ruthie Henry

"Found this place by accident. So glad I did! The food, service & atmosphere were all incredible. I’ve been trying to find a place I could compare..."

Veronica Kline

"Ambience of this restaurant is amazing. The Coconut Soup was yummy, Veggie Dumplings looked great but were not as great as they appeared. Basil Fried..."

Siddarth Gautam

"Original plan was to try Baan Thai but they were closed for some reason so we came to circle Thai. Did not disappoint! Spice level so amazingly hot,..."

Amanda Wang

Little Baby's Ice Cream Cedar Park Embassy

"Unique flavors, great service. I've only been here once and I love this place. The flavors aren't for everyone- I tried a sampler. But definitely..."

Rebecca

"A cute little ice cream shop with unique and fun flavours! The staff were very friendly and were happy to answer any question you have regarding the..."

Junior Prapawiwat

"Little Baby's is awesome! They remind me if 80'/90's Nickelodeon & MTV became an ice cream place. They make high quality natural ice cream that come..."

Juli Brujynx

"Thank you for having vegan options and awesome staff! The man with all the facial piercings was so kind and patient with me while I tried all the..."

Angi Stevens

"They are so hit or miss with their flavors, it's almost sad. They had a standout double dark chocolate with marshmallows flavor recently, but nothing..."

Sharath Bennur

"Excellent and creative flavors of "Philadelphia-style" (no egg) and non-dairy (coconut based) ice creams in a cute, 80's nostalgia-inspired ice cream..."

maria

"This place has some very unusual ice cream flavors, like Ranch and everything bagel. They also have some more familiar flavors like chocolate salt..."

Audrey Troutt

"Dairy and non-dairy ice cream in flavors that are sure to surprise you. Some of them sound like they'd make awful ice cream flavors, but Little..."

Dakota Catagnus

"The Philadelphia-style double chocolate ice cream was downright fantastic. It's the best ice cream I've had in Philly. Some of the other flavors I..."

Bryan Holtzman

"I'm completely in love with their Speculoos ice cream. one of the very few coconut-based ice cream that I don't feel is overly coconut-y in flavor. I..."

Amber Watts

"#obsessed The ice cream is so good and often features other local food legends (like reanimator coffee). The revolving variety of flavors keeps this..."

Prudence Delilah Noera Carmichael

"A scoop of ice cream here is a bit pricey, but can be totally worth it if you get the right flavor. They have interesting flavor combos that are..."

Lisa Vrooman

"the most interesting ice cream flavors I've ever seen and tasted! I've only tried the non-dairy flavors (chocolate salt malt and blueberry lemonade)..."

Katie Kierstead

"Did you ever come up with most insane concoctions to gross out your siblings as a kid? Like adding pizza spices to ice cream? Well now you can live..."

Susan K

"Little Baby's is hands-down the BEST and most creatively crafted ice cream in all of the city! Even better, now that I live in West Philly, there's..."

According to Dana

"I love this place. They have some of the best ice cream. I love that they have vegan flavors and that they're just as delicious and sometimes funky..."

Robert Rossi, Jr

"A bit pricey, but only because they hand pack creative flavors that are worth sampling. What makes Little Baby's especially nice is the selection of..."

J So

River Twice

Time

80/100 (3506 ratings)

"We came here after dinner because we were walking past it and hear jazz music streaming out the open windows. We couldn't resist. No cover! We found..."

Frances Brady

"Fantastic bar and food. We combined 4 of their appetizers for our dinner for the two of us, and were very happy with the quality of food and..."

Dave Caro

"What a great place with delicious foods and live music. I have been several Jazz club/bar/restaurant in the states and this placed served the best..."

AMY MUNNS

"I went for happy hour. There are two separate rooms. One dining room where they play live music and one bar type area that they play movies in. I sat..."

Kris Smith

"The food is really quite good for what is primarily a bar. The service was not speedy, but the waitstaff are exceptionally attentive. When the jazz..."

Eric Moore

"Food wasn't stellar but the drinks, ambience, music made the experience for me . Cool cozy intimate location with old..."

D Neufeld

"Atmosphere was top notch. Live music was stellar! We were expecting more traditional jazz but the hybrid was fun and the DJ, drummer and sax player..."

Hey it's Elaine

"I've been to Time I'm the past for dinner and drinks, and the music never disappoints. This was my first time visiting post pandemic and I stopped in..."

nay

"Great vibes! We couldn’t find a spot at the bar on the music side, but ended up having a super fun time watching Baywatch at the bar. For two..."

Peach Fuzz

"Absolute favorite. Three rooms with bars in each of them: a classy dark-wood lounge, an open-air live jazz venue, and a ratchet upstairs club. Entry..."

Lindsey Hover

"So much fun!! Great drinks! Awesome music and atmosphere..."

Krista Lorenzo, Pittsburgh Realtor

"Great ambiance and the staff is fantastic! I had wings and they were perfect. Going back for..."

William Whitford

"Had a great time here on a Thursday night. Met a friend - had beers and a tasty burger at the bar. Caught a dope performance by Soul Samurai. Service..."

Erol S

"Great spot for some live jazz, friendly atmosphere, and awesome service. I prefer to stay in the jazz club area, but there's also a whiskey bar..."

Sofya

"Rob was the greatest. I ordered devil eggs and they were delicious. The music was..."

Jene Carter

"Fantastic atmosphere! Everyone there was so nice. Love the band. Will come..."

Edith

"Great spot to listen to live music. Has other areas to hang out as well and they are awesome as well. Bartenders are friendly and have some great..."

Jose Urena

"Amazing ambiance. Great live music. Good drinks & great wine selection. I never knew Philly had such an amazing place like this. Get here early if..."

Robyn Baker

"Incredible atmosphere, mixed races all enjoying the music and the moments. There was a live band that performed very WELL. The only thing that kept..."

M. Bison

Square 1682

80/100 (3250 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Table Service

Street Parking

Wheelchair Accessible

"The restaurant we originally wanted to try had an hour wait, so we walked a bit further and found this gem. It was quiet and was sat immediately...."

Ida Tsang

"I had a really delicious meal here with a small group. The servers were able to accommodate our group on short notice. The restaurant has a really..."

Joel Bryhan

"Square 1682 has the perfect atmosphere for a Friday night outing. Shoutout to waiter-in-training, Kaleif and his trainer Angela. They were very..."

Regina Felder

"Best Restaurant Revival of 2023 (so far) is Square 1682. ✨ There's a new Black Executive Chef at this Center City favorite who has elevated this..."

Ernest Owens

"Was walking by and found this nice quiet gem! Walked right in on a Saturday morning no wait time.. the food was great and fresh. The atmosphere and..."

Jeidy Cepeda

"I had booked a lunch reservation for restaurant week. Looked at the menu online and everything. Got to the restaurant and they didn't offer the lunch..."

Rissa Smith

"This place is a gem. I loved everything about this place, the staff was super friendly and the food came out fast. All of the food was fresh, I went..."

Ameeah Culbreth

"Ms. Gabriel (Hostess), Mr. Sebastian (Bartender) , and Mr. Nate are incredible people. From the moment you walk in you are greeted with class and..."

Vanessa Sorto

"The food was delicious and the plating was clean and decorative. The candle lit atmosphere is one I'd recommend. My family and I had this very well..."

Jacob Lewis

"I've been twice and both times with large groups. This restaurant does a wonderful job of accommodating these large groups and providing us with..."

William Archer

"A perfect Sunday breakfast spot. Could not recommend the pancakes with a side of hickory bacon..."

Tama Leaver

"Went for brunch with a group of 7. Honestly the food was way better than I was expecting. Also ordered an aperol spritz which is a easy drink so..."

Caleb Raye

"Really good food. Started with a cheese plate and tuna tartare. I had the whole red snapper. Very fresh and tasty. The hassle back potato just needed..."

Laura Cramutola

"The restaurant has an amazing atmosphere! Their food and their service is equally as remarkable. I will definitely be back for..."

Natasha Ramos

The Black Cat Tavern On 12th

Non-smoking restaurants

"Been to this bar a couple of times when visiting Philly. Really enjoyed each visit. If you enjoy a piano bar, this one is really nice. The drinks..."

Richard Klein

"Had a great experience at this tavern. The live piano was a nice touch. Blueberry Lemonade cocktail was delicious 😋 Deviled Eggs were yummy. It..."

Joe Joe

"This is my favorite place in center city. Friendly bartenders, good prices. And loads of free entertainment. Even the mayor elect loves it..."

Perry Beaton

"Tavern is my favorite gay bar in town. I feel safer here than any others in the area. My girlfriend and I always have a great time. Plus they do line..."

Suzanne Lesher

"A staple of the Philly gay community and one of the best places to gather and to meet new people. The Piano Bar is fantastic (especially when Max is..."

Bernard Grogan

"Definitely a fine place to have a cold drink and watch a big screen tv. We've been there so often over the past two years. They have a piano bar..."

Vanilla Goodness

"Wonderful piano bar! The drinks are incredible and the service was superb. The pianists and singers also added a wonderful sound to the..."

Jordan Roberts

"Cute little stop. Full of history. But the speakers sound awful and the piano is pretty badly out of tune (though Grant did his best to make up for..."

Jason Stodolka

"I used to come here all the time when I lived in Philly about 15 years ago. A lot has changed but I still had so much fun. The piano players are..."

Joshua Paule

"LOVE LOVE LOVE this place! There are three different floors with three totally different vibes. It's pretty much a one stop shop. It's also on a..."

Carrington Brendza

"Best piano bar ever. The pianist is delightful. The drinks are well mixed and..."

mary cresseveur-reed

"The drinks were great! Our bartender was amazing and the piano player was very..."

Jason Smith

Slate

"This restaurant has great food, great prices, stellar service that is personalized and efficient. I've also hosted a few office events here and had..."

DANA NAE GARCIA

"This place is excellent. Great atmosphere, and the stuffed burger is..."

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