Jordan Price
Jordan Price is a freelance food and fitness writer, and may have been a cruise director in another life. She thrives off of planning itineraries and has an encyclopedic knowledge of Philadelphia’s social calendar. Jordan spends an equal amount of time researching restaurants as she does eating at them, and would probably enjoy planning your next birthday dinner.
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Front Street Cafe
Front Street is an all-day spot in Fishtown with a big patio, affordable cocktails, and way better food than you’d expect.
Frankford Hall
Frankford Hall in Fishtown is a huge German beer hall that’s perfect for day drinking, bratwurst, and plenty of beer.
Fette Sau
Fette Sau in Fishtown serves some of the best barbecue in Philly, and has a spacious patio to eat and drink on.
Cantina Dos Segundos
Cantina Dos Segundos in NoLibs has reliably good Mexican food and margaritas by the pitcher.
Sulimay’s Restaurant
Sulimay’s is a classic diner in Fishtown that you wish you lived within walking distance of.
Pub & Kitchen
Pub & Kitchen in Rittenhouse is somewhere you’ll want to come with a date or friend and stay for a long time.
American Sardine Bar
American Sardine Bar in Point Breeze is a neighborhood spot that you wish you lived closer to, with a nice patio and good seafood.
Pizza Brain
Pizza Brain is a slice shop, BYO, and pizza museum on Frankford with huge pies and a nice patio outback.
Cafe La Maude
Cafe La Maude in NoLibs serves Lebanese and French food and has a very popular weekend brunch.
Devon Seafood Grill
Devon Seafood in Rittenhouse is exactly where you should go for a big event, or when you have a corporate card, to eat a lot of shellfish.
Heritage
Heritage in Northern Liberties has a big patio, nightly live music, and bluegrass Sunday brunch.
Standard Tap
With a great rooftop and long list of rotating beers, Standard Tap in Northern Liberties is great for everything from Happy Hour to an office party.
La Locanda Del Ghiottone
La Locada del Ghittone is an Italian BYOB in Old City that serves super solid and affordable pasta.
1225 Raw Sushi & Sake Lounge
When you’re looking for reasonably priced sushi, but still want it to feel a little special, head to 1225 Raw in Center City.
Brauhaus Schmitz
Brauhaus Schmitz on South Street is like going on a little trip to Germany, with a big beer hall, sausages, and schnitzel.
Trattoria Carina
Head to Trattoria Carina in Fitler Square for some good outdoor seating and even better pasta.
Village Whiskey
The core concepts of Village Whiskey are fairly simple: great bourbon and juicy burgers. Stop by the casual Rittenhouse spot for both and leave happy.
Southgate Philly
When you forgot to make reservations for date night or a low-key friend dinner, head to Southgate in Rittenhouse.
Ranstead Room
The Ranstead Room is a somewhat-hidden speakeasy in Rittenhouse where you go to drink strong cocktails in a dimly lit space.
Porta
Porta is a big pizza place in Center City where you should start a night out and stay for the weekend dance parties.
The Original Tacconelli’s Pizzeria
Tacconelli’s is a reservation and cash-only spot in Port Richmond serving crispy, thin crust pizzas.
Roy Pitz Barrel House
Roy Pitz in Spring Arts is a massive brew pub with upscale bar food where you should go for a great pre-show meal.