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Suraya
Suraya is a Lebanese spot in Fishtown that’s great for a date, brunch, or a big group dinner. Honestly, it’s great for everything.
Hadramout
Hadramout is a small Yemeni restaurant near Penn that’s good for a quick lunch or group dinner.
The International
The International is a two-floor bar in Kensington with a beer bar on the first floor and cocktails on the second floor.
South Philly Barbacoa
South Philly Barbacoa in the Italian Market makes the best tacos in Philadelphia. Period.
Penang Malaysian Cuisine Restaurant
Penang is a Malaysian spot in Chinatown that’s great for big groups.
Terakawa Ramen
The Terakawa in University City is an offshoot of the original one in Chinatown, and it has some of the better ramen in the area.
Murph’s Bar
Murph’s is an Irish pub in Fishtown that also happens to make some of our favorite Italian food in the city.
Oloroso
Oloroso is an upscale tapas place in Midtown Village where you should go for a special occasion or client dinner.
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The 40 best restaurants along the southern Jersey Shore.
Dim Sum House
Dim Sum House in University City serves food until 1am every night, which is about as late as you can get a sit-down meal in Philly.
K’Far
K’Far is an all-day Israeli cafe from the people who run Zahav, and while it’s better known for breakfast, it also serves an excellent dinner.
Hardena
Hardena is a small Indonesian place in East Passyunk that works great for a casual weeknight dinner or carryout.
Neighborhood Ramen
Neighborhood Ramen is a small, eat-in only spot in Queen Village that usually has a line out the door (but it moves quickly).
Middle Child
Middle Child is a contemporary diner/deli in Midtown Village that serves breakfast and lunch every day but Monday.
Mike’s BBQ
Mike’s BBQ is a tiny barbecue spot in South Philly with some of the best smoked meat in the city.
Stina Pizzeria
Stina is technically a pizzeria, but the best things here are their Mediterranean dishes.
Vietnam Cafe
Vietnam Cafe is a huge restaurant in West Philly that has some great Vietnamese food and lots of Polynesian cocktails.
EMei Restaurant
EMei is a Szechuan place in Chinatown that’s great for a long lunch when you don’t want to be at work.
Han Dynasty
Han Dynasty is a Sichuan Chinese place in Old City that works great for big groups or a casual weeknight dinner.
The Dutch
The Dutch is a corner BYOB and brunch spot in East Passyunk that you’ll wish you lived around the corner from.
A Mano
A Mano is an Italian BYOB in Fairmount that works for everything from a casual weeknight dinner to an anniversary celebration.