Laurel is a tasting menu spot in East Passyunk that’s perfect for celebrating something big.

Palizzi Social Club is a members-only spot in East Passyunk. It’s hard to get a membership, but it’s worth it since the Italian food is so good.

South Philly Barbacoa in the Italian Market makes the best tacos in Philadelphia. Period.

Townsend is a little French place in East Passyunk that’s perfect for a fourth or 15th date.

Perla is a Filipino BYOB in East Passyunk where you should try the kamayan feast, or go for a casual date.

Hardena is a small Indonesian place in East Passyunk that works great for a casual weeknight dinner or carryout.

Sate Kampar is a Malaysian place in East Passyunk where you should go for a low-key weeknight dinner.

Barcelona Wine Bar has one of the biggest patios in East Passyunk, along with lots of wine and tapas.

Mike’s BBQ is a tiny barbecue spot in South Philly with some of the best smoked meat in the city.

Bing Bing is a non-traditional dim sum spot in East Passyunk that’s great for a casual date or weeknight dinner.

Tre Scalini is a small Italian BYOB on East Passyunk with a bunch of sidewalk seating when it’s nice out.

Cantina Los Caballitos is a Mexican spot in East Passyunk with a good Happy Hour and a huge patio.

Noord is an airy Dutch BYOB in East Passyunk that works well for a casual date or brunch.

June BYOB is a tiny French spot on East Passyunk that’s good for a date night.

If you’re eating at any of the BYOBs on East Passyunk, get your beer and wine from The Bottle Shop.

Bibou is a French, tasting menu-only BYOB in South Philly that’s expensive but good for an important date night.