Guidebook for Philadelphia
Food Scene
One of Center City Philadelphia’s most dramatic dining rooms, R2L sits 500 feet above the city on the 37th floor of Two Liberty Place. Featuring unobstructed panoramic and breathtaking wall-to-wall views that span for over 40 miles, R2L is proud to have hosted the city’s most spectacular events since its opening in 2009. The food and service recall the elegance of the past with an atmosphere that invites and entices while providing the best views in Philadelphia.
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R2L Restaurant
50 S 16th StOne of Center City Philadelphia’s most dramatic dining rooms, R2L sits 500 feet above the city on the 37th floor of Two Liberty Place. Featuring unobstructed panoramic and breathtaking wall-to-wall views that span for over 40 miles, R2L is proud to have hosted the city’s most spectacular events since its opening in 2009. The food and service recall the elegance of the past with an atmosphere that invites and entices while providing the best views in Philadelphia.
Trendy Mexican joint serving upscale eats & cocktails in a colorful, flashy setting.
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El Vez
121 S 13th StTrendy Mexican joint serving upscale eats & cocktails in a colorful, flashy setting.
Fusion fare with Cuban influences; happy hour with specially priced tapas & cocktails in the lounge.
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Alma de Cuba
1623 Walnut StFusion fare with Cuban influences; happy hour with specially priced tapas & cocktails in the lounge.
This stylish, multiroom Greek eatery specializes in whole fish flown in from the Mediterranean.
Estia Restaurant
1405-07 Locust StThis stylish, multiroom Greek eatery specializes in whole fish flown in from the Mediterranean.
Omakase & other Japanese creations emerge from an Iron Chef in a sleek, color-changing setting.
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Morimoto
723 Chestnut StOmakase & other Japanese creations emerge from an Iron Chef in a sleek, color-changing setting.
Farm-fresh ingredients star at this Mediterranean joint set in a chic, compact space.
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Barbuzzo
110 S 13th StFarm-fresh ingredients star at this Mediterranean joint set in a chic, compact space.
High-end charmer crafts seasonal American cuisine in a chic farmhouse setting with a summer garden.
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Talula's Garden
210 W Washington SquareHigh-end charmer crafts seasonal American cuisine in a chic farmhouse setting with a summer garden.
Hot spot for upscale Asian fusion dishes in a swanky setting with a giant Buddha & techno tunes.
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Buddakan
325 Chestnut StHot spot for upscale Asian fusion dishes in a swanky setting with a giant Buddha & techno tunes.
Basic pizza place offering pies & hoagies in a storefront amid the Italian vendors on 9th Street.
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Lorenzo and Sons Pizza
305 South StBasic pizza place offering pies & hoagies in a storefront amid the Italian vendors on 9th Street.
Classic Italian dishes served in old-fashioned digs since 1900; cash only.
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Ralph's Italian Restaurant
760 S 9th StClassic Italian dishes served in old-fashioned digs since 1900; cash only.
Two chefs cooking simple all-day fare in an artsy, brick-walled corner storefront.
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Fitz and Starts
743 S 4th StTwo chefs cooking simple all-day fare in an artsy, brick-walled corner storefront.
Lively Mexican-American cantina with margaritas, spicy fries & other eats in a colorful storefront.
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Copabanana
344 South StLively Mexican-American cantina with margaritas, spicy fries & other eats in a colorful storefront.
Quaint spot with a handful of tables offering a chalkboard menu of seafood dishes.
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Little Fish Byob
746 S 6th StQuaint spot with a handful of tables offering a chalkboard menu of seafood dishes.
Flavorful Greek fare & friendly service have kept this spot humming since 1977
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South Street Souvlaki
509 South StFlavorful Greek fare & friendly service have kept this spot humming since 1977
This intimate Italian eatery with a rustic vibe features a wine cellar & piano bar.
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Bistro Romano
120 Lombard StThis intimate Italian eatery with a rustic vibe features a wine cellar & piano bar.
Casual restaurant where modern techniques elevate a traditional Israeli menu.
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Zahav
237 St James PlCasual restaurant where modern techniques elevate a traditional Israeli menu.
Breezy Italian outfit offering a seafood-focused menu, a seasonal open-air dining room & happy hour.
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Positano Coast by Aldo Lamberti
212 Walnut StBreezy Italian outfit offering a seafood-focused menu, a seasonal open-air dining room & happy hour.
A reconstructed Colonial tavern where servers in period dress deliver old-fashioned American fare.
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City Tavern Restaurant
138 S 2nd StA reconstructed Colonial tavern where servers in period dress deliver old-fashioned American fare.
Iron Chef Jose Garces puts a modern spin on tapas at this contemporary Spanish spot with warm decor.
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Amada
217-219 Chestnut StIron Chef Jose Garces puts a modern spin on tapas at this contemporary Spanish spot with warm decor.
Italian meats & seafood served in a brick-walled space with an old-school bar & sidewalk tables.
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Spasso Italian Grill
34 S Front StItalian meats & seafood served in a brick-walled space with an old-school bar & sidewalk tables.
Lively French-inspired American brasserie with a raw bar & charcuterie from chef Nick Elmi
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Royal Boucherie
52 S 2nd StLively French-inspired American brasserie with a raw bar & charcuterie from chef Nick Elmi
Parc
227 S 18th StFrench style great food and drinks Rittenhouse Square
Barclay Prime is a luxury boutique steakhouse serving a traditional yet modern menu in a comfortable & contemporary setting.
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Barclay Prime
237 S 18th StBarclay Prime is a luxury boutique steakhouse serving a traditional yet modern menu in a comfortable & contemporary setting.
Upscale chain known for its sophisticated decor, long wine list & classic steak & seafood menu.
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Ocean Prime
124 S 15th StUpscale chain known for its sophisticated decor, long wine list & classic steak & seafood menu.
Trendy take on an Old Hollywood chophouse offering classic surf 'n' turf plus a raw bar & cocktails.
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Butcher and Singer
1500 Walnut StTrendy take on an Old Hollywood chophouse offering classic surf 'n' turf plus a raw bar & cocktails.
Restaurant serving inventive vegan & vegetarian small plates in a charming old mansion.
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Vedge
1221 Locust StRestaurant serving inventive vegan & vegetarian small plates in a charming old mansion.
Beer or wine can be paired with a gourmet prix fixe dinner in an intimate townhouse setting.
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Vetri Cucina
1312 Spruce StBeer or wine can be paired with a gourmet prix fixe dinner in an intimate townhouse setting.
This 2-story spot spot offers Pan-Latin food, margaritas, outdoor dining & festive decor.
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Mixto Restaurante
1141 Pine StThis 2-story spot spot offers Pan-Latin food, margaritas, outdoor dining & festive decor.
Wood-fired pizza with gourmet toppings like black truffle plus housemade gelato & a quaint bar.
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Pizzeria Stella
420 S 2nd StWood-fired pizza with gourmet toppings like black truffle plus housemade gelato & a quaint bar.
Creative Mexican dishes served in cozy, candlelit space adorned with tiles & carved woodwork.
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Xochitl
408 S 2nd StCreative Mexican dishes served in cozy, candlelit space adorned with tiles & carved woodwork.
Original 1939 location of local chain serving authentic Philly-style cheesesteaks & hoagies.
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Jim's Steaks
400 N 62nd StOriginal 1939 location of local chain serving authentic Philly-style cheesesteaks & hoagies.
Diehards line up 24/7 for the cheesesteaks served up at this no-frills veteran spot.
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Geno's Steaks
1219 S 9th StDiehards line up 24/7 for the cheesesteaks served up at this no-frills veteran spot.
The self-proclaimed "inventor of cheesesteak" offers classic versions of Philly's favorite sandwich.
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Pat's King of Steaks
1237 E Passyunk AveThe self-proclaimed "inventor of cheesesteak" offers classic versions of Philly's favorite sandwich.
Famous faces & family photos cover the walls at this Jewish deli with ample portions & a '20s flair.
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Famous 4th Street Delicatessen
700 S 4th StFamous faces & family photos cover the walls at this Jewish deli with ample portions & a '20s flair.
Drinks & Nightlife
Modern, upscale nightclub with multiple bars & dance floors plus a VIP lounge.
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Rumor Nightclub
1500 Sansom StModern, upscale nightclub with multiple bars & dance floors plus a VIP lounge.
This Latin nightclub features a compact upstairs dance floor, drink specials & weekly salsa lessons.
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Brasil's Nightclub
112 Chestnut StThis Latin nightclub features a compact upstairs dance floor, drink specials & weekly salsa lessons.
Intimate nightspot offering a contemporary vibe, DJs & 2 bars, plus VIP bottle service.
Down Town Club by Cescaphe
600 Chestnut StIntimate nightspot offering a contemporary vibe, DJs & 2 bars, plus VIP bottle service.
Beer garden has over 40 brews, snacks, sandwiches & tacos, plus deck views across the river.
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Morgan's Pier
221 N Christopher Columbus BlvdBeer garden has over 40 brews, snacks, sandwiches & tacos, plus deck views across the river.
This tri-level nightclub entertains a lively crowd with DJs, drag shows & theme nights.
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Voyeur Nightclub
1221 St James StThis tri-level nightclub entertains a lively crowd with DJs, drag shows & theme nights.
This multilevel sports bar is a regular haunt for soccer fanatics & also offers DJs & dancing.
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The 700
700 N 2nd StThis multilevel sports bar is a regular haunt for soccer fanatics & also offers DJs & dancing.
This longtime gay haunt offers dancing & theme nights in the nightclub & food in the pub area.
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Woody's
202 S 13th StThis longtime gay haunt offers dancing & theme nights in the nightclub & food in the pub area.
This bar & nightclub hosts guest DJs & themed party nights in an outdoor space right on the river.
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Cavanaugh's Rittenhouse
1913 Sansom StThis bar & nightclub hosts guest DJs & themed party nights in an outdoor space right on the river.
Intimate nightspot featuring specialty drinks, laser effects & DJ-mixed dance tunes & hip-hop.
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Pulse Night Club
1526 Sansom StIntimate nightspot featuring specialty drinks, laser effects & DJ-mixed dance tunes & hip-hop.
After-hours bar & club featuring live DJs, dancing & bottle service in the upstairs lounge.
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Zee Bar
100 Spring Garden StAfter-hours bar & club featuring live DJs, dancing & bottle service in the upstairs lounge.
This ritzy rooftop nightspot at the Hotel Monaco offers views, gourmet bar bites & cocktails.
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Stratus Rooftop Lounge
433 Chestnut StThis ritzy rooftop nightspot at the Hotel Monaco offers views, gourmet bar bites & cocktails.
American pub grub served in gay-friendly tavern known for its piano singalongs & dance parties.
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Tavern on Camac
243 S Camac StAmerican pub grub served in gay-friendly tavern known for its piano singalongs & dance parties.
Popular gay club features DJs & drink specials in a multilevel space with dance floor & roof deck.
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ICandy
254 South 12th StreetPopular gay club features DJs & drink specials in a multilevel space with dance floor & roof deck.
Sightseeing
The Liberty Bell is an iconic symbol of American independence, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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I-Liberty Bell
526 Market StThe Liberty Bell is an iconic symbol of American independence, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Independence Hall is the building where both the United States Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution were debated and adopted.
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I-Independence Hall
520 Chestnut StIndependence Hall is the building where both the United States Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution were debated and adopted.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art is an art museum originally chartered in 1876 for the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia
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Philadelphia Museum of Art
2600 Benjamin Franklin PkwyThe Philadelphia Museum of Art is an art museum originally chartered in 1876 for the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia
Famous indoor farmer's market offering diverse fare, housewares & area specialties since 1892.
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Reading Terminal Market
1136 N 12th StFamous indoor farmer's market offering diverse fare, housewares & area specialties since 1892.
The Franklin Institute is a science museum and the center of science education and research in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is named after the American scientist and statesman, Benjamin Franklin, and houses the Benjamin Franklin National Memorial
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I-Franklin Institute
222 N 20th StThe Franklin Institute is a science museum and the center of science education and research in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is named after the American scientist and statesman, Benjamin Franklin, and houses the Benjamin Franklin National Memorial
The 72 stone steps before the entrance of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, have become known as the "Rocky Steps" as a result of the scene from the film Rocky
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Izicoco ze-Rocky
2600 Benjamin Franklin PkwyThe 72 stone steps before the entrance of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, have become known as the "Rocky Steps" as a result of the scene from the film Rocky
The Barnes Foundation is an art collection and educational institution promoting the appreciation of art and horticulture
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Barnes
2025 Benjamin Franklin PkwyThe Barnes Foundation is an art collection and educational institution promoting the appreciation of art and horticulture
The Betsy Ross House is a landmark in Philadelphia purported to be the site where the seamstress and flag-maker Betsy Ross lived when she sewed the first American Flag
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Indlu kaBetsy Ross
239 Arch StThe Betsy Ross House is a landmark in Philadelphia purported to be the site where the seamstress and flag-maker Betsy Ross lived when she sewed the first American Flag
The Please Touch Museum is a children's museum located in the Centennial District of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania,
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Please Touch Museum
4231 Avenue of the RepublicThe Please Touch Museum is a children's museum located in the Centennial District of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania,
The African American Museum in Philadelphia is notable as the first museum funded and built by a municipality to help preserve, interpret and exhibit the heritage of African Americans
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The African American Museum in Philadelphia
701 Arch StThe African American Museum in Philadelphia is notable as the first museum funded and built by a municipality to help preserve, interpret and exhibit the heritage of African Americans
The Museum of the American Revolution is a Philadelphia museum dedicated to telling the story of the American Revolution.
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I-Museum of the American Revolution
101 S 3rd StThe Museum of the American Revolution is a Philadelphia museum dedicated to telling the story of the American Revolution.
One Liberty Observation Deck, also called Philly From The Top, is an 883 ft high observation deck located on the 57th floor of One Liberty Place in Center City, Philadelphia
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One Liberty Observation Deck
1650 Market StOne Liberty Observation Deck, also called Philly From The Top, is an 883 ft high observation deck located on the 57th floor of One Liberty Place in Center City, Philadelphia
Boathouse Row is a historic site located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on the east bank of the Schuylkill River, just north of the Fairmount Water Works and the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
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Boathouse Row
1 Boathouse RowBoathouse Row is a historic site located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on the east bank of the Schuylkill River, just north of the Fairmount Water Works and the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
The National Museum of American Jewish History is a Smithsonian-affiliated museum at 101 South Independence Mall East at Market Street in Center City Philadelphia. It was founded in 1976.
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Iziko Lomuzi Wokuphila KweJuda WaseMarekani
101 S Independence Mall EThe National Museum of American Jewish History is a Smithsonian-affiliated museum at 101 South Independence Mall East at Market Street in Center City Philadelphia. It was founded in 1976.
The Philadelphia History Museum at the Atwater Kent at 15 South 7th Street between Market and Ranstead Streets in Center City, Philadelphia was founded in 1938 to be Philadelphia's city history museum
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Philadelphia History Museum
15 S 7th StThe Philadelphia History Museum at the Atwater Kent at 15 South 7th Street between Market and Ranstead Streets in Center City, Philadelphia was founded in 1938 to be Philadelphia's city history museum
The Philadelphia History Museum at the Atwater Kent at 15 South 7th Street between Market and Ranstead Streets in Center City, Philadelphia was founded in 1938 to be Philadelphia's city history museum
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Iziko leBenjamin Franklin
317 Chestnut StThe Philadelphia History Museum at the Atwater Kent at 15 South 7th Street between Market and Ranstead Streets in Center City, Philadelphia was founded in 1938 to be Philadelphia's city history museum