Catching Up With Mates
Catching Up With Mates
Page 3In Riva
East Fall's In Riva has a garden-like patio and views of the Schuylkill River. They serve great wood-fired pizza.
Juno
Juno is a Mexican grille in Spring Garden. It's that rare place with a large patio and a Happy Hour that manages to keep everything around $5.
Nipotina
This South Philly sandwich shop offers breakfast 'til 11am, and a rotation of chicken cutlet, deli, and vegan sandwiches through dinner time. The cheesesteaks are outstanding.
Winston On The Water
Winston On The Water is the ideal spot to party by the Delaware River with a few drinks and some tacos.
Dock Street Fishtown
For an easy place to drink a few beers, sip on a mezcal cocktail before heading to dinner, or take a casual date, Dock Street Fishtown is the spot.
Han Dynasty
Han Dynasty Sichuan dishes are all over Philly. But, Manayunk's location is the most lowkey for a casual weeknight meal of noodles and stir fry.
Ramen Yakitori and Bar
Ramen Yakitori and Bar is a casual Japanese restaurant and karaoke spot where you can get a brothy bowl every day of the week.
Barbuzzo Mediterranean Kitchen & Bar
Barbuzzo is a great place in Center City for a low-key date, or any other time you want some charcuterie, pizza, and pasta.
Umami Steak and Sushi Bar
Umami Steak and Sushi Bar is a Japanese restaurant in Old City that's great for a casual night of sushi or a lively omakase experience.
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Zorba's Tavern
Fairmount’s Zorba’s Tavern has an array of cozy things, like a small dining room, silky hummus, and smoky charcoal chicken pitas.
Kick Axe Throwing
Kick Axe Throwing is an axe-throwing bar in Old City that's perfect for date night or Happy Hour when you need to release some aggression.
The Cheesecake Factory
The Cheesecake Factory in Center City is an American chain restaurant with a long menu and cheesecake people can't deny.
McCusker's Tavern
McCusker's Tavern is a cash-only dive bar in South Philly with old memorabilia and okay bar food. It's ideal for waiting out the traffic after leaving the stadium.
Olea
Olea is a seafood-focused Mediterranean BYOB with a cozy dining room where you can share mussels, branzino, and octopus during date night.
La Roma
With pictures of the Colonia Roma all around, this cozy Port Richmond spot has a menu full of the Mexican, Italian, and Japanese dishes you can find in that Mexico City neighborhood.
Nan Xiang Xiao Long Bao
Nan Xiang Xiao Long Bao is a buzzy Cherry Hill, NJ spot that has some of the best pan-fried and soup dumplings in our neck of the woods.
Grace & Proper
Grace & Proper is a European-style bar in Bella Vista that's cozy, buzzy, and offers some memorable cocktails and small plates.
Andra Hem
Andra Hem is a Swedish-style bar that's super intimate, serves excellent cocktails, and is perfect for a cozy date night.
Two Robbers Fishtown
Two Robbers Fishtown is a colorful shop with hard seltzer cocktails, bar food, and a long glowing bar where you can pass time.
Jomon Japanese BBQ
Jomon Japanese BBQ is a Center City spot that features yakiniku-style table grilling and Happy Hour deals.
NoChe
NoChe is a cocktail bar near Rittenhouse Square that's overpriced and only serviceable for a quick drink.