Double Knot is an all-day cafe with a basement izakaya that serves some of the best Japanese food in the city.

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.

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.

Royal Sushi & Izakaya in Queen Village does the best sushi omakase in the city and has a fun bar up front.

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

Sate Kampar is a Malaysian place in East Passyunk where you should go for a low-key weeknight dinner.

Noord is an airy Dutch BYOB in East Passyunk that works well for a casual date or brunch.

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

Elwood is a Pennsylvania-Dutch-inspired BYOB in Fishtown with a meat-heavy menu.

Beach Plum Farm in Cape May hosts weekly dinners where everything you eat comes directly from the land that the farm sits on.

If you want to eat overlooking the water on Long Beach Island, do it at Parker’s Garage in Beach Haven.

Marigold Kitchen is a West Philly restaurant with a constantly-changing tasting menu that's located inside a Victorian townhouse.

South is both a low country restaurant and a jazz bar - and it’s just as good for the music as it is for the po’ boys and creole food.

Head to Marrakesh is a cash-only Moroccan spot in Society Hill with belly dancers and tables you recline at.

Ekta is an Indian BYOB in Fishtown that works well for big groups and carry out.