Dinner with the Parents
Dinner with the Parents
Page 3Zahav
Zahav is an Israeli restaurant in Society Hill that's a Philly institution and a celebratory spot to have some silky hummus, fluffy laffa bread, and tender cuts of meat.
Stina Pizzeria
Stina is technically a pizzeria, but the best things here are their Mediterranean dishes.
Talula’s Garden
For great seasonal American dishes and spacious patio seating, head to Talula’s Garden in Washington Square West.
The Love
The Love in Rittenhouse feels like a nicer version of a mall restaurant, but their pastas and fried chicken are some of the best around.
Charley Dove
Audrey Claire is a Mediterranean spot in Rittenhouse and it’s one of our favorite BYOBs in the area.
Southwark
Southwark is a bar and restaurant in Queen Village that’s basically a 3-in-1, with a cocktail bar, a dressy dining room, and a casual back patio.
Walnut Street Cafe
Walnut Street Cafe is an all-day spot near 30th Street Station that looks like the apartment in Rittenhouse you’ll never be able to afford.
Palizzi Social Club
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.
A Mano
A Mano is an Italian BYOB in Fairmount that works for everything from a casual weeknight dinner to an anniversary celebration.
Urban Farmer
Urban Farmer is a big modern steakhouse in Logan Square where you can get a “steak tasting.”
Malbec Argentine Steakhouse
Malbec Argentine Steakhouse is a meat-centric Argentinian restaurant in Society Hill where you should go with a date.
Amma’s South Indian Cuisine
Amma’s South Indian Cuisine is a Center City spot that specializes in curries and lamb dishes. It’s perfect for a casual dinner.
Cicala
Even though we're convinced that Cicala is located in a haunted hotel, we still want to go and eat pasta at this spot on North Broad.
Melograno
Melograno is a small Italian BYOB in Rittenhouse that works well for date night or a big group dinner.
Beach Plum Farm
Beach Plum Farm in Cape May hosts weekly dinners where everything you eat comes directly from the land that the farm sits on.
Quahog’s Seafood Shack
Quahog’s is half seafood restaurant, and half take-out taco shack. You should make room in your summer for both halves.
The Diving Horse
The Diving Horse is a BYOB with a back patio in Avalon where you should have all your big group dinners in the summer.
The Crab Trap
The Crab Trap is a seafood restaurant in Somers Point that looks out over the bay and almost always has a significant wait.
Parker’s Garage & Oyster Saloon
If you want to eat overlooking the water on Long Beach Island, do it at Parker’s Garage in Beach Haven.
Yellowfin
Yellowfin is an upscale seafood spot on Long Beach Island that’s a good option for date night.
Stefano’s Restaurant
Stefano’s is a fine-dining, BYOB spot on Long Beach Island where you can get great Italian or seafood, or both.