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A photo of Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley - Philadelphia restaurant
1. Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley - Philadelphia
4.1
Excellent(792)
$$$$
• Creole / Cajun / Southern • Center City
Booked 66 times today
"Welcome Home" Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley is bringing its signature mix of food, drinks, and vibes to Philadelphia. At its heart, Kitchen + Kocktails is a modern comfort food restaurant — serving elevated favorites like our famous flavored fried chicken & lobster tails, shrimp & grits, creative waffles, and southern classics with a bold twist.Get ready for an unforgettable dining experience that blends flavor, style, and hospitality — always delivered with our signature “Welcome Home” touch.
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2. Pine Street Grill
4.7
Exceptional(133)
$$$$
• American • Center City
Booked 55 times today
Pine Street Grill is a neighborhood restaurant serving timeless American food made with care. Located on a corner of Fitler Square, Pine Street offers thoughtfully prepared classics such as matzah ball soup, spinach artichoke dip, Greek salad, and rotisserie chicken.Our approach is simple: the same sourcing and care found at My Loup and Her Place Supper Club, with a focus on the core fundamentals that make food and drink memorable. Our beverage program carries this forward with classic cocktails, beer on tap (including birch!), and a tightly curated wine program with no pretense, just great drinkability at a variety of price points. Opening hours are Wednesday — Monday, 4-11pm (the kitchen closes at 10:30pm). Half of our dining room is available to reserve and the other half saved for walk-ins. Reservations open 30 days in advance at 9am ET daily. Happy hour is from 4 - 6pm daily and we also offer a PSG late night burger + beer special (draft beer + PSG burger for $20) nightly.
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3. Little Water
4.8
Exceptional(578)
$$$$
• Contemporary American • Center City
Booked 32 times today
A 2025 MICHELIN Guide Recommended restaurant, 2026 Semifinalist for James Beard Foundation : Best Chef Mid-Atlantic, Best of Philly "Best New Restaurant" 2025 | Located in Rittenhouse Square, Little Water is husband-and-wife team, Chef Randy Rucker and Amanda Rucker. Inspired by the Ruckers' experiences living along the Gulf Coast, New England, and Mid-Atlantic regions, Little Water is a contemporary coastal restaurant that celebrates the ecological diversity of life by the sea.The sister restaurant to the acclaimed East Passyunk Avenue gem, River Twice—which has been recognized by The Philadelphia Inquirer and The New York Times and has earned Chef Randy’s Philadelphia Magazine’s “Best Chef” and a James Beard Award nomination in 2024 for Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic—Little Water continues the Ruckers' dedication to sustainability and local sourcing.Little Water offers an a la carte menu for lunch and dinner to be enjoyed at the main bar, raw bar, dining room and outdoor sidewalk cafe.
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4. High Street Restaurant & Bar
4.7
Exceptional(384)
$$$$
• American • Center City
Booked 25 times today
Located at the corner of 9th and Chestnut in the heart of Washington Square West, High Street is a cozy neighborhood restaurant and bar centered on local grains and seasonal cooking.​ Our exhibition bakery showcases pastries, pizzas, and handmade pastas, all visible from our light filled dining room, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.​Join us for brunch, lunch, or dinner, or stop by the bar for cocktails and small plates. Executive Chef Christina McKeough’s seasonal menu highlights local producers with fresh, modern takes on classic dishes.​Tucked behind the main dining room, our Back Bar is a cocktail focused space hosting seasonal events and pop ups. The Back Bar and Back Room are available for private dining and group events. ​Recognized by the Michelin Guide and named one of The Inquirer’s 76 Most Vital Restaurants of 2025.​Parties of seven or more require a credit card on file and participation in our Leave It To Us menu.​
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5. Aleksandar
4.4
Awesome(681)
$$$$
• Contemporary European • Center City
Booked 18 times today
Aleksandar is the newest addition to the acclaimed Rittenhouse Square restaurant scene. We are inspired by seasonal ingredients, chef-driven techniques, and the traditions and flavors of ancestral and modern Europe. With floor-to-ceiling windows, large-scale original artwork, and cozy wood finishes, we at Aleksandar strive to marry Old World authenticity and modern culinary flare. Aleksandar is an approachable introduction to different corners of Europe, a place to discover new flavors and old traditions. Reservations are highly recommended. Walk-ins are accommodated whenever possible. We look forward to your visit!
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6. The Butcher Bar
4.7
Exceptional(1688)
$$$$
• American • Center City
Booked 45 times today
BUTCHER BAR—the latest restaurant from the crew that brought you Varga Bar, Mercato and Valanni. We invite you to our restaurant that playfully celebrates “meat lovers and comfort foods” complimented with a bar featuring 16 beers on tap, 6 draft wines, and a whiskey-based cocktail program. Brunch is offered all weekend and Lunch is available Wed-Fri. Book your next business dinner, happy hour or birthday in our year round patio.
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7. Marathon - 19th & Spruce
4.7
Exceptional(899)
$$$$
• American • Rittenhouse Square
Booked 22 times today
Marathon has served the neighborhoods of Philadelphia for over 25 years as a family-run restaurant group. We serve well-made American classics, and strive to source the freshest food locally available to us, including from our own Marathon Farm in Brewerytown, Philadelphia. Our favorite farm to table items include our grass-fed Cheesesteak, free-range Turkey Plate, and fluffy Omelettes made with cage-free eggs.We love food, but more importantly we create the food that people love to eat. We set out each day to provide our guests with a complete feel-good dining experience in a casual setting. We offer warm and personal hospitality rooted in a real concern for our guests' experience and we believe that everyone should be able to afford delicious food. We bring people together through food, personal connections and artistic spaces.
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8. Manong
4.5
Awesome(95)
$$$$
• Filipino • Philadelphia
Booked 21 times today
At Manong, we celebrate the flavors, memories, and warmth of Filipino-American cooking through the lens of a nostalgic neighborhood grillhouse. Inspired by the energy of classic ’90s sit-down restaurants, we blend comfort, playfulness, and tradition in a space designed to feel familiar the moment you walk in. From ihawan-style skewers and savory silog plates to blooming mushrooms, burgers on soft pandesal-style buns, and sweet finishes like ube ice cream, our menu brings together the dishes we grew up with and the comfort food we’ve always loved.Located in Philadelphia’s Fairmount neighborhood, Manong is more than a restaurant — it’s a gathering place. Our roomy dining room, full bar, and market featuring house-made goods create an experience that’s welcoming, fun, and rooted in community. Whether you’re here for a family meal, a night out, or a taste of something both nostalgic and new, we invite you to sit back, relax, and enjoy the flavors that feel like home.
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9. Little Nonna's
4.7
Exceptional(2776)
$$$$
• Italian • Center City
Booked 61 times today
Little Nonna’s is an Italian-American eatery in Center City’s bustling Midtown Village. Inspired by the “red sauce” family-owned ristorantes of Italian immigrants, Chef Turney offers thoughtful interpretations of homestyle Italian-American dishes with an all-Italian wine list and handcrafted cocktails. The cozy 40-seat restaurant is evocative of an Italian grandmother’s living room, circa 1950, featuring vintage lace in the windows, hanging antique copper pots and an outdoor garden that seats an additional 40 guests.
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10. White Dog Cafe Glen Mills
4.7
Exceptional(3013)
$$$$
• American • Glen Mills
Booked 110 times today
White Dog Cafe Glen Mills is the fourth White Dog location for Fearless Restaurants. Located in the Shoppes at Brinton Lake, White Dog Cafe is open daily serving chef-inspired dishes using the freshest ingredients available from local farms.

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