Da-Wa is a small, casual sushi spot with a solid omakase offering under the El on Front Street.

Jaxon is a neighborhood BYOB in Northern Liberties with a small, seasonal menu that’s great for both a special occasion or a casual weeknight dinner.

Neighborhood Ramen is a small, eat-in only spot in Queen Village that usually has a line out the door (but it moves quickly).

Hikari is a BYOB sushi spot in Northern Liberties that has solid, classic rolls and a bunch of outdoor seating in the summer.

Jerry’s is a renovated dive bar that serves good, gastropubby food and has a long list of local beers.

Honey’s Sit ’N Eat is where you should go for brunch when you don’t have any other plans for the rest of the day.

Spuntino is a neighborhood pizza place in Northern Liberties that makes some of the best Neapolitan pies in the area.

Baan Thai is a small BYOB in Schmidt Commons that has lots of outdoor seating in the summer.

Apricot Stone is an Armenian BYOB in Northern Liberties with a big outdoor patio in the summer.

Dmitri’s is a Greek, cash-only BYOB in Northern Liberties that serves surprisingly impressive seafood.

Harper’s Garden has the best outdoor space around Rittenhouse Square, along with a good late-night Happy Hour and solid small plates.

Nomad is one of the best pizza places around Center City, and it’s even better during Happy Hour or SIPS in the summer.

La Peg is an American pub set inside the Fringe Arts building that turns into a huge beer garden during the summer.

Mercato is an Italian BYOB in Washington Square West that has a ton of outdoor seating in the summer.

Tre Scalini is a small Italian BYOB on East Passyunk with a bunch of sidewalk seating when it’s nice out.

Hearthside is an American BYOB in Collingswood that you’ll be happy you drove across the river for.