Messina Club is a members-only restaurant with the best pierogies in the city.

River Twice is a BYOB on East Passyunk that changes their menu every single night.

Mighty Bread Company’s shop in South Philly is only opened on weekends and usually sells out by noon, but you should go for their sourdough alone.

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.

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.

The Pub On Passyunk East (POPE) is a divey bar on East Passyunk with great bar food.

Fountain Porter is a neighborhood bar with a $5 burger that’s important to know about.

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

Garage is an indoor-outdoor bar on East Passyunk that has over 300 canned beers and lets you bring in your own food.

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

If you feel like singing the Happy Birthday song on repeat while taking shots chased with beers, Ray’s is your spot.

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

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

Redcrest Fried Chicken is a small shop on East Passyunk that makes fried chicken in just about every form.