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.

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

As long as you’re prepared to spend a lot, go to Barclay Prime for the best steaks in Philly.

There’s no better place to sit outside and eat French food around Rittenhouse Square than Parc.

Cheu is a noodle and dumpling spot in Fishtown where you should start a night out.

Morimoto is a sushi place in Old City that’s super expensive, so you should save it for a special occasion or when someone else is paying.

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.

Butcher & Singer is a steakhouse in Center City where you should go when someone else is picking up the tab.

Mission Taqueria is a bright and airy Mexican spot in Center City where you should go for Happy Hour or a casual date.

Bok Bar is a seasonal rooftop bar in South Philly with one of the best views in the city.

Frankford Hall in Fishtown is a huge German beer hall that’s perfect for day drinking, with food, games and plenty of beer.

It’s nearly impossible to get into Steve & Cookie’s, but if you can it’s one of the best places to eat down the shore.

Attico is a rooftop in Center City that almost feels like it should be in Miami.

Stratus is the loungey rooftop bar on top of the Hotel Monaco in Old City.

Assembly is the coolest rooftop bar in Philly.

With its purple walls and loungey feel, Sampan may feel a bit outdated, but the pan-Asian food more than makes up for that.