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Christie’s Deli
Tortilleria San Roman
Restorante Pesto
Talula’s Garden
Barclay Prime
Rim Cafe
Cucina Zapata
Marchiano’s Bakery
Morimoto
Zahav
Franklin Fountain
Old Original Nick’s Roast Beef
Dinic’s
Dalessandro’s Steaks
Center City Pretzel
Abe Fisher
Termini Brothers Bakery
Tony Lukes
Pats King of Steaks
Geno’s Steaks
Butcher and Singer
John’s Roast Pork
South Philly Barbacoa
Vetri Cucina
Middle Child
Famous 4th Street Deli
Victor Cafe
Lucky’s Last Chance
Angelo’s Pizzeria
Ralph’s Italian
Blue Corn
Hershel’s East Side Deli
Cafe La Maude
Pizzeria Beddia
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Name
Type of Attraction
Rating on 1-5 Scale
Address
Phone Number
Web Site or Facebook
Independence National Historical Park/Liberty Bell
Historical Park
5
143 S 3rd St
215/965-2305
Valley Forge National Historical Park
Historical Park
5
1400 N Outer Lane Dr King of Prussia PA
610/783-1000
Grey Towers Castle
historic site
4
450 S Easton Rd (on Arcadia univ. campus)
215/572-2900
Rittenhouse Square Park/Farmers Market
historic town square
4
210 W Rittenhouse Square (18th & Walnut)
215/636-1666
Fairmont Park Horticultural Center/Shofuso Japanese Tea Garden
arboretum
5
100 N Horticultural Dr
215/878-5097
Schuylkill River Trail/Schuylkill Banks Boardwalk
trail from Philadelphia to Parker Ford
5
on river downtown off John F Kennedy Blvd
484/945-0200
Swarthmore College & Scott Arboretum
college arboretum
5
500 College Ave Swarthmore PA
610/328-8000
Restaurant
Rating On 1-5 Scale
Price Category
Type Of Cuisine
Address
Phone
Menu Favorite
Location Within State
Website
Geno’s Steaks
4
inexpensive
sandwiches
1219 S 9th
215/389-0659
cheesesteak
fries
mushroom & pepper steak
steak milano
meatball
pizza cheesesteak
roast pork
se corner
Tony Luke’s
4
inexpensive
sandwiches
39 E Oregon St
215/892-1010
classic cheesesteak
pizza cheesesteak
chicken parmesan
roasted pork italian with either provolone & fried onions or with hot red pepper & broccoli rabe
fries
uncle mike
chicken cutlet italian
se corner
Barclay Prime
5
fine dining
steakhouse
237 S 18th
215/732-7560
aged strip
kobe beef sliders
nueske bacon & scallops
lobster bisque
filet mignon
creamed spinach
foie gras
truffle mac n cheese
se corner
Dinic’s
5
inexpensive
sandwiches
1136 Arch St (in Reading Terminal Market)
215/923-6175
famous #1 rated roast pork sandwich w/sharp provolone and broccoli rabe
stuffin cranberry turkey sandwich
marinate beef brisket
meatball w/long hots
italian sausage
italian pulled pork
se corner
Franklin Fountain
4
moderate
soda fountain
116 Market St
215/627-1899
banana split
lightning sundae
mt vesuvius sundae
mint chip ice cream
strawberry
honeycomb
pumpkin sundae
se corner
Johns Roast Pork
4
inexpensive
sandwiches
14 E Snyder Ave
215/463-1951
italian roast pork sandwich w/provolone and sauteed spinach
cheesesteak w/fried hot peppers
roast beef
chicken cutlet parmesan
italian sausage
meatball
se corner
Old Original Nicks
4
inexpensive
sandwiches
2149 S 20th St
215/463-4114
roast pork sandwich w/provolone
combo beef and pork overboard
gravy fries
prime roast beef sandwich
baked ham combo
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Marchiano’s Bakery
5
inexpensive
bakery
4653 Umbria St
215/483-8585
tomato pie
pepperoni & cheese bread
beef or chicken cheesesteak pockets w/side of marinara
pepperoni & cheese stuffed breads
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Talula’s Garden
5
expensive
american
210 W Washington Square
215/592-7787
soft shell crab w/spicy fennel pickle
oxtail stuffed artichokes
ramp butter rolls
duck & foie gras
spiced lamb shoulder
brioche
bass
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Dutch Eating Place
4
expensive
dutch
1136 Arch St ( inside Reading Terminal Market)
215/922-0425
apple dumplings w/heavy cream & whipped cream
fresh orange juice
blueberry pancakes
lemonade
hot roast beef
scrapple
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Zahav
5
expensive
israeli
237 St James Place
215/625-8800
roasted lamb shoulder
merquez sausage
lamb shank
fried cauliflower
laffa
salatim
haloumi
smoked salmom
brussel sprouts
se corner
Morimoto
5
fine dining
japanese
723 Chestnut St
215/413-9070
omakase
buri bop
tasting menu
miso soup
cha soba seafood tobanyaki
ramen soup
five spice duck breast
sauteed foie gras
duck duck duck
pork belly ramen
se corner
Tria
4
moderate
wine bar
123 S 18th St
215/972-8742
truffled egg toast
mushroom & cheese bruschetta
charcuterie
brie & mushroom panini
rose wine
se corner
Dalessandro’s Steaks
4
inexpensive
sandwiches
600 Wendover St
215/482-5407
cheesesteak w/mushrooms, fried onions & hot peppers
orange cream soda
chicken cheesesteak
mushroom cheesesteak
italian hero
se corner
Center City Pretzel
4
inexpensive
pretzels
816 Washington Ave
215/463-5664
classic fresh soft pretzels
mustard or caramel dipping sauces
hoagie buns
se corner
Beilers Bakery
4
inexpensive
donuts
51 N 12th St (in Reading Terminal Market)
215/351-0735
blueberry or apple fritters
glazed donuts
salted caramel
maple cream
whoopie pie
bacon maple
peanut butter and jelly
se corner
Termini Brothers Bakery
5
moderate
bakery
1523 S 8th St
215/334-1816
great classic ricotta cannolis w/chocolate chips
cheese cannoli
limoncello pastry
pignoli cookie w/pine nuts & almond paste
amaretti cookie
almond pistachio bars
red velvet cake
tiramisu cake
se corner
Butcher and Singer
5
fine dining
steakhouse
1500 Walnut
215/732-4444
delmonico steak
stuffed hashbrowns
butcher burger
baked alaska
chocolate caramel tart
creamed spinach
filet mignon
crab cake
NY strip
butcher salad
se corner
Abe Fisher
4
fine dining
european
1623 Sansom St
215/867-0088
veal schnitzel tacos
pork belly reuben
bacon & egg cream
cholent pot pie
chopped liver
potato latkes
halibut
brussel sprouts caesar
se corner
Pats King of Steaks
4
moderate
sandwiches
1237 E Passyunk Ave
215/468-1546
cheesesteak w/cheese wiz & onions
pizza steak
mushroom pepper cheesesteak
cheese fries
pepper cheesesteak
roast pork
fish cake
se corner
Townsend
4
expensive
french
2121 Walnut St
215/639-3203
beef tatare
lamb
halibut
sweetbreads
chocolate souffle
foie gras
duck breast
cote de boeuf for two
se corner
Vernick Food & Drink
4
expensive
american
2031Walnut St
215/639-6644
blueberry pie
crab toast
pork chops
halibut
acovado toast
artic char
branzino
se corner
Ristorante Pesto
5
moderate
italian
1915 S Broad St
215/336-8380
gnocchi in rosa sauce
eggplant rollatini appetizer
bruschetta
linguine pescatora
clams casino
chicken tortellini soup
branzino
se corner
Cucina Zapata
5
inexpensive
mexican
S 31st & Ludlow (food truck)
215/895-2000
captain crunch tilapia burrito
short rib tacos
chicken tatsu
thai chicken curry
thai tea
fish burrito or taco
chicken satay taco
se corner
Sarvida
4
moderate
filipino
300 E Girard Ave
215/273-1234
longanisa
ube stuffed french toast
pancit egg noodles
fried fish
bibingka cornbread & gravy
mango panckes
bbq pork sticks
pork belly
se corner
Pizza Shackamaxon
4
moderate
pizza
115 E Girard Ave
215/982-2030
tomato pie
cheese
soppressata
pepperoni
carmelized onion
se corner
DaMo Pasta Lab
4
moderate
pasta
105 S 12th St
215/687-1410
gnocchi
butternut squash
tortellini
bolognese
porcini ravioli
lasagna
casarecce pomodoro
tonnarelli cacio e pepe
se corner
Stockyard Sandwich
4
moderate
sandwiches
1541 Spring Garden St
215/977-9273
salmon burger
whole pig bahn mi
cheesesteak
fried potatoes
braised beef
stock burger
pulled chicken
se corner
Tortilleria San Roman
5
moderate
mexican
951 S 9th St
267/507-9161
blue corn chips and tortillas
guacamole
green & red salsa
pico de gallo
regular corn tortillas & chips
se corner
South Philly Barbacoa
5
inexpensive
mexican
1140 S 9th St
215/694-3797
chickpea soup
lamb barbacoa tacos
quesadillas
veggie tacos
pancita pork tacos
horchata
consomme
se corner
Rim Cafe
5
moderate
american
1172 S 9th St
215/465-3515
spicy volcano hot chocolate
chocolate cannoli
peanut butter truffle
caramel macchiato
nutty latte
blonde expresso
cheesecake gelato
se corner
Christie’s Deli
5
inexpensive
deli
18225 Spring Garden St Unit B
215/563-0555
christies special wrap
cuban
breakfast wrap
blueberry banana smoothie
christie breakfast sandwich
reuben
turkey panini
se corner
Love & Honey Fried Chicken
4
moderate
chicken
1100 N Front St
215/789-7878
nashville hot chicken sandwich
chicken tenders
sweet potato pie
drumsticks
coleslaw
cornbread muffins
rocky’s hot sauce
se corner
Mama’s Pizzeria & Cheesesteaks
4
moderate
cheesesteaks
426 Bemont Ave Bala Cynwyd PA
610/664-4757
regular or “mini” cheesesteak
buffalo chicken cheesesteak
pizza steak
stromboli
extra side of tomato sauce
se corner
Vetri Cucina
4
fine dining
italian
1312 Spruce St
215/732-3478
sweet onion crepe
morel mushroom pasta
pork cheek
suckling pig
foie gras
gnocchi
chocolate polenta souffle
molten pistachio cake
se corner
Sweet Lucy’s Smokehouse
4
moderate
bbq
7500 State Rd
215/333-9663
pulled pork
brisket
baby back ribs
pulled chicken
creamed spinach
tomato cucumber salad
roast pork sandwich
wings
spicy collard greens
se corner
Laser Wolf
4
fine dining
middle eastern
1301 N Howard St
267/499-4660
short rib
romanian beef kebab
brown sugar soft serve ice cream
sour cherry matbucha
lamb chops
hummus
trout
branzino
se corner
Double Knot
4
expensive
japanese/sushi
120 S 13th St
215/631-3868
edamame dumplings
short rib skewers
japanese fried chicken
black cod fried rice
duck scrapple
big eye or spicy tuna rolls
shrimp tacos
pork bao buns
lobster or kimchi fried rice
robatayaki
se corner
Angelo’s Pizzeria
5
moderate
pizza/sandwiches
736 S 9th St
215/922-0000
great philly cheesesteak
buffalo chicken cheesesteak
upside down jawn special pizza
drunk cutlet sandwich
italian hoagie
big lou special pizza
se corner
Mike’s BBQ
4
moderate
bbq
1703 S 11th St
267/831-2040
full rack of ribs
korean wings
brisket
potato salad
gouda mac n cheese
cornbread
collard greens
se corner
White Yak
4
moderate
himilayan
6118 Ridge Ave
215/483-0764
combo momos
phaktsee
chili chicken
beef shatrak
gha
whole fish
tibetan curry
crispy pork ribs
thenthuk
lentil soup
banana tempura
la ping
shoko khatsa
se corner
Middle Child
4
moderate
deli
248 S 11th St
267/930-8344
pastrami breakfast sandwich
shopsin club
phoagie
surfer
court street reuben
so long sal
bye felicia
pickles
BLT
hershel
hash browns
se corner
Post Haste
4
moderate
american
2519 Frankford Ave
won’t give out
duck breast
goat cheese gnocchi
mushroom tart
sea bass
grilled amelia oysters
chicken mousse w/waffles
scallop crudo
yuzu ham sandwich
tilefish
philly beignets
cheeseboard
country fried maitake
se corner
Famous 4th Street Deli
4
moderate
deli
700 S 4th St
215/922-3274
reuben
pastrami cheessteak
omelettes
potato pancakes
fries
matzo ball soup
corned beef hash
roast beef sandwich
chicken noodle soup
chopped liver
lox platter
latkes
chocolate chip cookie
carrot cake
hot dog
macaroni salad
se corner
Victor Cafe
4
moderate
italian
1303 Dickinson St
215/468-3040
ravioli
tiramisu
burrata
fried calamari
prince igor salmon penne pasta
fra diavolo
baked clams casino
chicken piccata
cannelloni
tortellini
veal saltimbocca
caesar salad
pork chop
rigatoni
pistachio torta
se corner
Lucky’s Last Chance
4
moderate
american
4421 Main St
215/509-6005
pb & bacon burger
mac attack burger
almost inferno burger
el guapo burger
onion straws
main street fries
incomparable bacon cheddar burger
gorgonzilla
pickle monster
chicken sandwich
classic chili dog
1 up dog
se corner
Wm Mulherin’s Sons
4
moderate/expensive
italian
4421 Main St (in Wm Mulherin’s Sons Hotel)
215/291-1355
spicy jawn pizza
speck & egg pizza
double magherita
leslie chow pizza
hanger steak
crispy octopus
seafood mixto
roasted cauliflower
se corner
Yards Brewing Co
4
moderate
brewpub
500 Spring Garden St
215/525-0175
fried chicken sandwich
chicken cheesesteak
pork belly kebobs
bison chili
IPA pretzel
patty melt
classic flight
salmon
standard burger
mango habanero IPA
se corner
Honey’s Sit N Eat
4
moderate
breakfast/american
800 N 4th St
215/925-1150
chicken & waffles
biscuits & gravy
brisket frito pie
potato latke
challah french toast
eggs benedict
honey cristo sandwich
fish n grits
breakfast burrito
huevos rancheros
country or chicken fried steak
enfrijdadas
rhubarb cake
se corner
Ralph’s Italian
4
moderate
italian
760 S 9th St
215/627-6011
veal parmesan
best of philly meatballs w/ricotta
spinach gnocchi w/sausage
veal chop w/mushrooms
spaghetti & meatballs
lasagna
ravioli
cannoli cake
tiramisu
cannoli
mussels in red sauce
se corner
Blue Corn
4
moderate
mexican
940 S 9th St
215/925-1010
al pastor tacos
puerto vallarta tacos
gorditos
seafood soup
sea bass ceviche
tortilla soup
marinated pork tacos
quacamole
mahi mahi tacos
churros
queso fundido
ofrenda de los dioces
brisket or marinated tuna tostada
se corner
Hershel’s East Side Deli
4
moderate
deli
51 N 12th St (in Reading Terminal Market)
215/922-6220
pastrami reuben
matzo ball soup
pastrami rachel
brisket reuben
potato knish
breakfast sandwich
coleslaw
se corner
Cafe La Maude
5
moderate
breakfast/international
816 N 4th St
267/318-7869
green or red shakshuka
brisket huevos rancheros
french toast
petit steak
mediterranean burrito
berrylicious pin perdu
sweet potato benedict
chicken cordon bleu
eggs benedict
parisian za
croque madame
gypsy eggs
foul maudamas
baklava pancakes
harissa egg skillet
se corner
Pizzeria Beddia
5
moderate
pizza
1313 N Lee St
267/928-2256
great pizza arrabbiata”angry”
judion beans
tomato pie w/cremini mushrooms
butternut squash pie
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pepperoni
summer corn white pizza
italian hoagie
burrata
sweet cream or expresso sofr serve
se corner