Diners' Choice: American restaurants in Philadelphia County

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Updated March 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall American cuisine in Philadelphia County? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Zoubi

4.8

4.8 (1680)

$31 to $50

American

New Hope

About the restaurant

Zoubi restaurant is New Hope's hidden gem. Tucked away on Mechanic Street, Zoubi serves American Cuisine with a European touch prepared by Chef Francisco Barrios. We serve Dinner Wednesday through Sunday with indoor and outdoor seating available.

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PamelaJ

Dined 5 days ago

The ambience was amazing, perfect for a date night. The food and staff were fabulous!

The Hershey Bistro

4.7

4.7 (160)

$30 and under

American

Allentown

About the restaurant

Coming Soon!

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MicheleVIP

Dined on Mar 11, 2025

Delicious food, awesome service and for a great value.

Blackfish - Conshohocken

4.8

4.8 (3237)

$30 and under

American

Conshohocken

About the restaurant

Blackfish, the flagship BYOB of Chef/owner Charles "Chip" Roman, offers seafood-centered, progressive American cuisine with French influences.

Guests can enjoy a daily changing a la carte menu, as well as tasting menus ranging from five-to-seven courses.

Blackfish opened in 2006 and has since been named “Best Restaurant” in Philadelphia Magazine’s 2011 “50 Best Restaurants” issue, calling Blackfish “flat-out fantastic; sophisticated without being overbearingly avant-garde, pretty and fresh without being precious; the perfect restaurant of the moment.”

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Amanda

Dined 1 day ago

Blackfish is a favorite for my husband and me. Their everyday menu is delicious, but we often do the weekly tasting menu. It changes each week and it always delicious and creative. This week was a Taste of Ireland and it did not disappoint. In addition to incredible food, the wait staff is top notch. Servers remember us; they pay attention to detail; and this time they even held our bottle for us as we attended a different event before dinner. We cannot say enough about how great the staff is. It is a smaller restaurant and can get a bit loud, depending on the clientele visiting that day. This time around, it was a quieter evening which my husband and I enjoyed. We highly recommend.

Hampton Winds

4.9

4.9 (199)

$30 and under

American

Bethlehem

About the restaurant

Hampton Winds Restaurant is the training ground for Northampton's highly-regarded Culinary Arts program. Students in the second half of their studies run the facility under the guidance of skilled executive chefs. The outcome is creative fine dining, including a la carte lunch service and a prix fixe dinner menu.

Menu offerings change periodically to reflect the seasons. You are welcome to bring your own wine or beer, however, we do not allow hard liquors or pre made drinks using hard liquors.

Please be aware, as of May 1st 2024, we will only be able to accept 1 credit card per party. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

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Ike111

Dined on Feb 28, 2025

We enjoyed it very much, the menu had some unique item that we enjoyed.

Talula’s Garden

4.9

4.9 (13376)

$50 and over

American

Washington Square

About the restaurant

Behind the wrought iron gate, past the herbaceous patio and through the atrium is Talula's Garden, the warm and elegant Washington Square eatery from Aimee Olexy and Starr Restaurants. The modern menu, prepared with carefully-sourced ingredients and a light European touch, changes with the seasons. The artful cuisine, hospitable staff, sustainable spirits, and a focus on cheese make the dining experience here incredibly memorable.

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Maria

Dined 1 day ago

Incredible atmosphere, delicious food, wonderful evening.

Con Murphy's Irish Pub

4.7

4.7 (460)

$30 and under

American

Center City

About the restaurant

Con Murphy's is an authentic cozy Irish Pub in the heart of Center City. Just a stones throw from Philly's best museums, hotels & attractions. Serving perhaps the best pint of Guinness in the city, along with other craft beers and signature cocktails, a classy yet comfortable pub awaits you. With an outdoor patio right on The Ben Franklin Parkway there's no better place for people watching & taking in a nice sunset.

Con Murphy's has created a menu to please all palates from the traditional Shepherds Pie (made with Lamb) & Fish'n'Chips & the local favorite Philly Cheesesteak.

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StephenVIP

Dined on Feb 15, 2025

Food is always very good and the staff is always pleasant…. Always great service

Thea

4.8

4.8 (881)

$31 to $50

American

Mechanicsburg

About the restaurant

THEA In Mechanicsburg PA offers a unique BYOB handcrafted dining experience for everyone. At Thea, we focus on every detail, anticipating your dining needs through providing a seamless experience, allowing you to sit back, relax, and enjoy your meal. Please call if you can not find a reservation that suits your needs.

Lunch ranges from $10-20
Dinner entrees ranges from $20-50

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OpenTable DinerVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Incredible 360° views of Camelback Mountain & downtown Phoenix. Service staff exceptionally warm, friendly & knowledgeable. Food & drinks were absolutely outstanding. Highlight ricotta dip with clove honey. Shout out Bree & Reed for their world class hospitality! Will be back when visiting Phoenix area.

Sophia's At Walden

4.9

4.9 (32)

$30 and under

American

Mechanicsburg

About the restaurant

Open for lunch and dinner, Sophia's at Walden serves contemporary American cuisine in a relaxed space. This casual dining bakery and cafe is famous for its made-to-order brunch menu, which includes popular dishes such as eggs, home fries, toast, benedicts and fresh waffles. The lunch and dinner menu features burgers, salads and sandwiches. Try the restaurant signature chicken pastina soup, served with homemade bread, for a light delicious treat. Sophia's is a great pick for a savory lunch, dinner, or brunch. Drop by and spoilyourself with cinnamon roll pancakes, waffles or a delicious salad. Sophia's offers a kid-friendly menu, making it a great pick for families.

Reservations are only available for dinners and brunch.

As a friendly reminder, we are a BYOB. Sophia's will provide all non-alcoholic beverages.

There will be a $2 plating fee for all outside desserts.

Additional parking is located behind the building.

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Stacy

Dined 4 days ago

The food and the service (Georgia) were excellent!

Chick's

5.0

5 (31)

$50 and over

American

South Philly

About the restaurant

Family- There's a special kind of bond that a family only knows! Family is what brought Chick's to life. Everything from our name to our logo is inspired by Love of family. So when you enter our doors we consider you family too. Versatility sums up our sprawling, industrial-looking and upscale gastropub on Washington Avenue. We offer a well-stocked bar, killer brunch menu , unbeatable happy hour specials and plenty for the bar crowd.

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MarcVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Food was excellent! I had the special which was Pad Thai. It was delicious! The staff, as usual, were attentive and kind!

Belvedere Inn Restaurant and Bar

4.8

4.8 (4043)

$31 to $50

American

Lancaster

About the restaurant

WELCOME TO THE BELVEDERE INN
The Belvedere Inn is an award-winning restaurant in Lancaster, PA, known for its delicious cuisine ranging from new age American to European styles as well as it’s elegant dining atmosphere. Come in, relax and have a great time. Enjoy our savory appetizers and entrees. Stop by for a cocktail after work or enjoy live jazz in our piano bar upstairs. There's something for everyone at The Belvedere, and our friendly staff will always make you feel welcome. We are committed to using the freshest local produce and organic ingredients from Lancaster County, plus unique foods from around the world. Join us anytime for dinner or drinks, and see what makes The Belvedere Inn such a unique dining experience in Lancaster City.

Please be aware, seating requests will be honored when possible, please call for special requests. For outdoor seating requests, please contact the restaurant directly.

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Pepper

Dined 3 days ago

Service was excellent at the bar and dining room, Jamie was excellent, food was very good. Enjoyable experience !

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