Special Occasions
Special Occasions
Page 3Vernick Food & Drink
Vernick Food & Drink is one of our go-to restaurants in Philly. The cozy spot has incredible food, a formal dining room upstairs, and a more casual bar below.
Zahav
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.
Sampan
With its purple walls and loungey feel, Sampan may feel a bit outdated, but the pan-Asian food more than makes up for that.
Double Knot
Double Knot is an all-day cafe with a basement izakaya that serves some of the best Japanese food in the city.
Han Dynasty
Han Dynasty is a Sichuan Chinese place in Old City that works great for big groups or a casual weeknight dinner.
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.
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.
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.
Perla
Perla is a BYOB in East Passyunk that serves modern Filipino cuisine using local, seasonal ingredients. Try the kamayan feast with a group, or go for a casual date.
Wm. Mulherin’s Sons
Wm. Mulherin’s Sons is an Italian restaurant in Fishtown where you should go for a date or a nicer-than-usual weeknight dinner.
A Mano
A Mano is an Italian BYOB in Fairmount that works for everything from a casual weeknight dinner to an anniversary celebration.
Royal Boucherie
Royal Boucherie is a small, dark French place in Old City that works for an intimate date or Happy Hour.
Frankford Hall
Frankford Hall in Fishtown is a huge German beer hall that’s perfect for day drinking, bratwurst, and plenty of beer.
Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steak House
When you want to eat a steak inside of a bank vault, go to Del Frisco’s.
Anjelica’s Restaurant
Anjelica’s is a BYO spot in Sea Bright that makes some of the best Italian food in the known universe.
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.
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.
The Red Store
The Red Store is a general store with a restaurant attached to it that serves an excellent $65 per person tasting menu.
La Finestra
La Finestra is an Italian BYOB in Sea Isle City where you should bring a date if you’re trying to impress them.