Diners' Choice: American restaurants in Philadelphia

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Updated 05 November 2026

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Her Place Supper Club

5.0

5 (206)

$50 and over

American

Center City

About the restaurant

December reservations available Sunday, 11/15 @ 6pm ET. We are fully committed for November reservations. Please add your name to Notify Me for any openings.

Her Place is kind of like a restaurant but kind of like a dinner party. The menu changes triweekly, sometimes daily, sometimes a la minute. Imagine showing up to your mom's friend's house for dinner and just eating whatever she makes -- it's a little like that. The food leans French and Italian with some Jewish touches swirled in. We offer two seatings of 26 guests Monday - Friday, at 6pm and 8:30pm. Our maximum reservation is for 6 guests. We have wine and cocktails!!

Top review

Melody

Dined 5 days ago

This was hands down my favorite dining experience in Philadelphia!

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Experience

Her Place Reservation

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Essentially Basque, On Tour

Friday Saturday Sunday

4.9

4.9 (1145)

$50 and over

American

Center City

About the restaurant

New American with a familiar name. Chef Chad Williams and his wife Hanna have taken a familiar spot and reinvented it. Craft cocktails at the main floor bar and delicious and inventive dishes in the second floor dining room. Please be aware that we do not have an elevator. For diners with limited mobility we offer the full dinner menu at the bar, and seating is first come first served.

Reservations for the entire month open on the first of the month prior at 10am via OpenTable, our largest table seats four.

Please email with any questions, as our phone line is information only.

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Paula

Dined 3 days ago

What an incredible dining experience from beginning to end! Everything about our evening was simply outstanding. The food was absolutely delicious, beautifully presented, and bursting with flavor. Every bit was a delight! The atmosphere was warm and inviting making the entire evening feel extra special. The service was impeccable-attentive, friendly and genuinely welcoming. You can truly tell the the staff takes pride in creating a memorable experience for their guest. It's not often that a restaurant exceeds expectations in every way, but this one certainly did! From the exceptional cuisine to the wonderful hospitality, everything was perfection.

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Experience

Tasting Menu

Alice

4.8

4.8 (233)

$50 and over

American

Bella Vista

About the restaurant

Alice is an intimate seasonal American restaurant located in the Italian Market. Our menu changes regularly and focuses on local, seasonal ingredients and use of our charcoal oven. Join us for a la carte dining or our Chef's tasting menu. Alice offers a full bar along with natural wines by the glass and bottle, craft cocktails, and craft beer. Bar seating is first come first serve and patio seating is weather permitting.

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Hayes

Dined 2 days ago

Exceptional food and service. Tasting menu was outstanding. Perfect experience.

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Experience

Large Party Chef's Tasting Experience

Talula’s Garden

4.9

4.9 (14423)

$50 and over

American

Washington Square

About the restaurant

Behind the wrought iron gate, past the herbaceous patio and through the atrium is Talula's Garden, the warm and elegant Washington Square eatery from Aimee Olexy and Starr Restaurants. The modern menu, prepared with carefully-sourced ingredients and a light European touch, changes with the seasons. The artful cuisine, hospitable staff, sustainable spirits, and a focus on cheese make the dining experience here incredibly memorable.

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Virginia

Dined 1 day ago

We had a great meal at Talula’s Garden. Interesting selection of cheeses on the cheese board, the pork chop was excellent and the broccoli and cabbage side dish was a stand out. Portions are extremely generous. Excellent service from the staff. We also enjoyed the beet salad, the salmon, the cucumber salad and the baklava ice cream and would recommend any of those dishes as well. Seems as though you can’t go wrong!

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Popular dish

Slow Braised Spiced Lamb Bolognese

4.8

4.8 (382)

$50 and over

American

North Broad

About the restaurant

Honeysuckle is more than a restaurant. It is a network of community spaces centered around ancestry, nourishment, and reclamation, founded by two-time James Beard Award Finalists and 2026 Food & Wine Magazine Best New Chefs, Chef Omar Tate and Chef Cybille St.Aude-Tate. Located in Philadelphia’s North Broad neighborhood, our Michelin Guide-recommended space offers a fresh perspective on food systems, expanding Afrocentricity in food by celebrating the legacies, recipes, and traditions that came before us.

Our multi-course tasting menu highlights local Black farmers, Indigenous ingredients, and the diverse foodways and cultures that shape our work. À la carte dining is available exclusively in our bar and lounge. Children under 14 are not recommended.

Wednesday–Friday, 11am–2:30pm, our lunch program offers a three-course, pay-what-you-can experience, extending our commitment to accessibility, flavor, community, and hospitality.

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trevorGold

Dined 1 day ago

Dining at Honeysuckle for our anniversary yesterday was an unforgettable experience, easily solidifying its place as a restaurant that genuinely deserves a Michelin star. Every single course was standard-setting, crafted with such extraordinary depth and balance that it completely blew us away. Even as someone who typically avoids seafood, I was thoroughly impressed by dishes incorporating raw oysters, roe, and shrimp, each element was prepared with such precision and harmony that it completely won me over. Paired with expertly crafted drinks and impeccable, warm service from start to finish, the entire evening was flawless, and we already can't wait to return.

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Experience

To Be Hosted Supper Club x Honeysuckle

Experience

Multi Course Tasting Menu

The Love

4.8

4.8 (9086)

$31 to $50

American

Rittenhouse Square

About the restaurant

Aimee Olexy and Stephen Starr's The Love is a bi-level sanctuary features 150 seats, split between the main dining room, sidewalk seating, and an upper-level loft. The restaurant is a spirited and carefree neighborhood café celebrating everyday American cuisine. The menu is crafted around what’s truly seasonal and local, while the beverage program reflects the best of the region. This creative energy is matched by a front-of-house service staff passionate about providing homey hospitality morning, noon and night.

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Greg

Dined 1 day ago

Great food and better service. We were treated wonderfully for our 20th anniversary dinner.

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Popular dish

Fried Chicken

Popular dish

Ruby Red Golden Beet Salad

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Shrimp & Grits

Pub & Kitchen

4.8

4.8 (705)

$30 and under

American

Center City

About the restaurant

Pub & Kitchen is an authentic neighborhood tavern located on the corner of 20th and Lombard in Philadelphia. For over a decade, we’ve served a menu featuring elevated farm to table offerings, alongside an innovative bar program specializing in wine, local beers, and craft cocktails. Our menu is constantly evolving, fluctuating with the seasons and availability of product.

Our lively and comfortable restaurant features a large wood-lined bar, bustling dining room, and charming sidewalk cafe on a tree-lined street. We also have an intimate private dining room upstairs, available for parties of up to 50 guests.

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TamiGold

Dined on 6 Oct 2026

Pub & Kitchen is a great neighborhood spot you can count on every time!

Marathon - 16th & Sansom

4.7

4.7 (1017)

$30 and under

American

Rittenhouse Square

About the restaurant

At Marathon, we proudly serve the neighborhood with high-quality, locally sourced fresh food at an excellent value. As a family-owned and operated restaurant, we take pride in delivering comforting, feel-good dishes alongside warm and personable hospitality. For more than 40 years, Marathon has been dedicated to connecting guests with the city’s local purveyors and farm-fresh lifestyle.

Whether you’re joining us for brunch, lunch, dinner, or drinks, our inviting atmosphere and artistic spaces are designed to bring people together through great food and memorable experiences. We also offer customized catering services tailored to your needs, with a seamless process from start to finish so you can focus on what matters most.

Come experience the comfort, community, and fresh flavors that make Marathon a neighborhood favorite.

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Laughlin

Dined on 28 Oct 2026

We made a reservation and were seated quickly. The servers were all very friendly. We received prompt service and ordered from the specials menu. The sweet potato fries that came with the crab cake special were delicious. I had two iced coffees, which were very good, too. The sesame-crusted tuna salad was tasty.

FRAME

4.7

4.7 (644)

$31 to $50

American

Old City

About the restaurant

Frame offers an intricately fused menu of flavors and influences in the form of a nostalgic late-night menu, seasonal dinner options, and smart craft cocktails. The alluring space encourages connection, encompassed by velvet-laced walls and intimate booth seating. Fueling new ideas surrounding the senses, Frame is best explored amongst friends through edgy food and drink choices.

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Sharee

Dined on 31 Oct 2026

Great food that came out in great timing & drinks were great! The customer service was excellent and the ambiance was welcoming

Bud & Marilyn's

4.6

4.6 (5262)

$30 and under

American

Center City

About the restaurant

Bud & Marilyn's is a retro American restaurant from Chef Marcie Turney and Valerie Safran. The menu features updated American comfort food utilizing fresh and local ingredients. Our bar features local craft beers, handmade American classic cocktails and an affordable wine list. Our focus is simple - good old American cooking, great drinks and warm hospitality.

Bud & Marilyn's is located in the heart of center city at the corner of 13th & Locust Street in the bustling Midtown Village neighborhood.

We currently offer indoor seating for parties up to 4 guests maximum.

Happy Hour is only available at our bar and outdoor seating.

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SonamGold

Dined 1 day ago

Our server was nice and attentive, kept our waters full and table clear. Food was good and pretty quick despite being busy. Loved the creative cocktails and wine list.

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Experience

Brunch Happy Hour At The Bar! Ten for $10

Experience

Parties of 8-20 people

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