Diners' Choice: Hot spot restaurants in Philadelphia County

OpenTable

Updated April 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants that are the best hot spots in Philadelphia County? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

The Bellefonte Cafe

4.8

4.8 (265)

$30 and under

Fusion / Eclectic

Wilmington

About the restaurant

The Bellefonte Cafe: Great Food, Great Atmosphere, Great Music, since 2002!

Top review

RobinVIP

Dined on Apr 12, 2025

The band - ( Johnny Never and John Colgan-Davis) was great. Alyssa and Riley are wonderful servers, food delicious as always !

Frost Doylestown

4.8

4.8 (460)

$30 and under

Fusion / Eclectic

Doylestown

About the restaurant

OpenTable Diners' Choice 2024 & 2025!
A New York Style Fusion Restaurant, Martini Lounge and Wine Bar, with Eclectic Mediterranean Small Plates, Pintxos and Full Fare Experiences, complemented with unique and rare wines, in the Heart of Historic Doylestown. Winner of 2023 & 2024 Wine Spectator "Award of Excellence"
Live music every Friday & Saturday
Please reach out to your concierge directly for Upstairs Speakeasy Lounge Reservations

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Dave

Dined 4 days ago

For those looking for a unique dining experience, Frost is a true hidden gem. Its cozy setting, innovative dishes, and carefully curated flavors make it a regular destination worth revisiting. Whether you’re a foodie or simply someone who appreciates good food in a charming ambiance, Frost delivers a noteworthy experience that lingers long after the last bite. For those who enjoy a little heat, the blackened shrimp brings the right amount of char and kick. The lamb chops are the absolute icing on the cake. A definite "Must Try" Don't skip the world renown Espresso Martini's and the baked to order Chocolate Soufflé's as well.

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Popular dish

Lamb Chops

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Joe Kenney on the Keyboard – May 2, 2025

118 North

4.7

4.7 (287)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Wayne

About the restaurant

118 North is excited to welcome guests for indoor dining. Acoustic musical performances will accompany your dinner service each night! We are very excited to host and serve you once again while maintaining sensible safety precautions for all of our wonderful patrons and restaurant staff.

Please be courteous of social distancing guidelines and wear a mask when you are not dining. We appreciate your support!

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MichaelVIP

Dined on Apr 13, 2025

Great music venue with really good bands (all genres) and food is delicious as well. Best place to visit if you want awesome live music and good food to top it off.

Yakitori Boy Japas - Philadelphia

4.5

4.5 (599)

$30 and under

Japanese

Chinatown

About the restaurant

DINING RESERVATIONS ARE ONLY FOR OUR 1ST FLOOR RESTAURANT, NOT FOR KARAOKE.
• Make an inquiry for a karaoke room/lounge table @ yakitoriboy.com/sing or call our Events Team at (215)-923-8088 ext. 3

WE CAN SEAT UP TO 20 GUESTS AT 1 TABLE (SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY)! FOR RESERVATIONS WITH A PARTY OF MORE THAN 5 GUESTS, PLEASE CALL US AT (215)-923-8088 EXT. 1 TO MAKE A RESERVATION!

Yakitori Boy is a premier izakaya destination in Philadelphia! We serve a variety of tapas style dishes (japas), sushi and a variety of yakitori. On our 1st floor, we have restaurant seating and a full bar serving delicious food and cocktails. The 2nd floor features our lounge, bar and private karaoke rooms that can accommodate up to 20 guests for business meetings and private parties. Come eat, drink and sing!

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Jeff

Dined on Apr 5, 2025

Great atmosphere, nice service , and good food. Would recommend this place to friends and family who enjoy an amazing experience and great food.

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Experience

HAPPY HOUR AT YAKI!

The Twisted Tail

4.4

4.4 (1608)

$30 and under

American

Society Hill

About the restaurant

The Twisted Tail is a bi-level restaurant, bar and live music venue featuring a charcoal-fired grill, a wealth of bourbon selections and the rollicking ambiance of a "juke joint" (or old school Southern music hall). The inventive menu highlights ingredients in their simplest form, flame-broiled over live coals for rich, authentic flavor.

Inside a warm, welcoming dining space makes The Twisted Tail South Street’s best place to catch a band - and a bite.

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LynneVIP

Dined on Apr 17, 2025

We had a great time. Food and service from door to exit was super. We would definitely go back.

Irie Entree

4.4

4.4 (293)

$31 to $50

Jamaican

University City

About the restaurant

"Jamaica is not just the home of Reggae icon Bob Marley and a place where everything is IRIE. Jamaica is also known for having one of the most flavorful cuisines in the world. Our upscale-casual eatery and bar offers a truly authentic combination of the best that Jamaica has to offer through our music, culture - and of course, our amazing food. Our aim is to excite taste buds, create great vibe and leave our customers always wanting a repeat of their experience!"

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Kia

Dined on Apr 6, 2025

This was my first time dining at this establishment. The food was amazing and the service was nice. I decided to dine on the lower level for a more intimate setting with bae, since it was our anniversary dinner.

Midnight & The Wicked

4.4

4.4 (88)

$31 to $50

Cocktail Bar

Center City

About the restaurant

Midnight & The Wicked offers four unique spaces. Experience live music and one-of-a-kind mixology as you lose yourself at the glamor and excitement of the 1920s at Midnight Lounge, The Vault, and The Crimson Theater. Or, Indulge in the forbidden pleasures of a bygone era at The Wicked Nightclub (open Friday & Saturday at 10pm).

PERMITTED: Clean jeans, sneakers, non-graphic sweaters.
NOT PERMITTED: Sweats, hoodies, sports jerseys, explicit clothing or large graphic t-shirts, crocs, work boots, flip flops, ball caps (Fedoras and other stylish hats are welcome)

We hope this update makes it easier for you to enjoy your evenings with us. Thank you for your continued patronage, and we look forward to seeing you soon!

KITCHEN IS CLOSED ON SUNDAY.

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maria

Dined 7 days ago

The ambiance is cool! Drinks were very good! We did not have food but the menu looked interesting. Service was great!

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Happy Hour

P.F. Chang's - Glen Mills

4.2

4.2 (291)

$30 and under

Chinese

Glen Mills

About the restaurant

We are an Asian & Chinese restaurant offering dine-in, takeout, to-go, delivery, and catering. Make a reservation online to dine in. Order Asian and Chinese food delivery, takeout, and catering online or through the P.F. Chang's mobile app. Let us cater the perfect feast for you - corporate office catering menus are also available. P.F. Chang's offers a variety of signature Asian, Thai, Korean, Japanese, Mongolian, and Chinese food dishes including Chicken Lettuce Wraps, Chicken Pad Thai, Signature Lo Mein, Fried Rice, Mongolian Beef, Chang's Spicy Chicken, and Pork and Shrimp Dumplings. Order online for sushi delivery and takeout. Many gluten-free and vegetarian menu items are available. Try our seasonal cocktails and seasonal menu items.

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Mike

Dined on Mar 28, 2025

Great service at the bar area! Always fast with food service!

The Ridley House

3.9

3.9 (68)

$30 and under

American

Folsom

About the restaurant

The Ridley House is a New American
Restaurant & Bar modeled after a traditional
Hall & Parlor Home. The space is comprised
of three unique rooms & seasonal outdoor
beer garden. Guests can enjoy options from
our rustic American Farm Fare menu,
handcrafted cocktails, & robust selection of
craft beer.
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Thank you for choosing The Ridley House for your dining experience! We are delighted to host you and your guests. For parties of 12 or more, we offer a specially curated menu to ensure seamless service. Please note that an 18% Gratuity will automatically be added to the bill for parties of 6 or more. Additionally, we can accommodate up to four payment cards per check. Please note a card must be on file to confirm large reservations for 12+, we look forward to serving you!

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PhilliesFanVIP

Dined on Jan 23, 2025

Simple Irish Menu. Too many potatoes for my taste. Irish stew was tasty, but 80% potato and three bites of meat. Giant potato wedges, with one thin piece of fish in the fish and chips, again tasted fine, just overwhelmed by potato.

Sports and Social - Allentown PA

3.7

3.7 (168)

$30 and under

American

Allentown

About the restaurant

Sports & Social Allentown offers guests an elevated food and beverage experience including made-from-scratch game-day favorites, curated cocktails and a beer selection that includes local favorites. Your NEW game day HQ, don't miss a moment of the action with a 25-foot high definition media wall and over 30 HD TVs. Sports & Social will offer a dog-friendly outdoor patio and a signature Crush Bar featuring a large selection of specialty crush drinks.

We do accept walk in guests on a first come, first serve basis and we have ample seating for full service at our 3 bars. If you are unable to secure an online reservation at your selected time please give us a call and we may be able to take a reservation for you over the phone or provide an alternate time slot .

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on Mar 13, 2025

The staff was very accommodating in making sure we were able to secure a reservation despite the fact that it was extremely busy. We sat at the bar and, given the amount of people, service was very good. The food was above average bar food. Prices were very reasonable. My only complaint was the noise level.

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