Diners' Choice: Innovative restaurants in Philadelphia County

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Updated 05 November 2024

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The House of William & Merry

4.9

4.9 (2287)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Hockessin

About the restaurant

The House of William and Merry serves contemporary American cuisine prepared from the freshest seasonal ingredients procured from local farms, providing casual fine dining at a reasonable price. Chef-owned by the husband and wife team, Merry Catanuto and William Hoffman, who live on the property, the restaurant is a remodeled farmhouse on the edge of central Hockessin. Dine in a comfortable home atmosphere in one of the two dining rooms, the porch, or the bar. When you arrive, you can see right into the all new, modern kitchen. Full bar service is available including wines by the glass, microbrews on tap, and specialty drinks. Or, take a walk around back to see the herb and vegetable gardens.

Tuesday through Saturday we serve lunch and dinner. On Sunday, we serve brunch followed by a prix fix supper in the evening.

Top review

Pamela

Dined 4 days ago

The food and service were excellent! Our server Eric was wonderful, making it a lovely experience!

Bastia

4.8

4.8 (90)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

Fishtown

About the restaurant

Leisurely cafe by day, Bastia transforms to a Mediterranean restaurant by night and draws culinary inspiration from the sun-drenched islands of Corsica and Sardinia

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Mina

Dined 4 days ago

Amazing food and service. Will have to come back!

O2 KOREAN BBQ (Exton)

4.8

4.8 (12)

$30 and under

Korean

Exton

About the restaurant

O2 Korean BBQ is an all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ restaurant offering a variety of fresh meats that are grilled right at your table, along with our traditional Korean side dishes and liquor. The restaurant is located at 600 W Uwchlan Ave, Exton, PA 19341. It is open Sunday through Thursday from 11am to 12am, and Friday and Saturday from 11am to 1am.

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John

Dined 4 days ago

Pro: good service, decent quality food, average price point but there isn’t anything similar nearby Con: A bit dark, ventilation system needs improvement, could use more side dish options, maybe seafood main dishes

Sushi by Bou - Fishtown PA @ Izakaya Fishtown

4.6

4.6 (112)

$50 and over

Sushi

Fishtown

About the restaurant

Welcome to Sushi By Bou Fishtown, Philly's Only hip-hop style Omakase Experience! Our curated Omakase, meaning "Chef's Choice," 'promises a tantalizing journey through fantastic flavors and bass heavy beats. Choose from our classic 12-course offering at $65 or indulge in the opulent 'Bougie' Omakase, $125 for 17 pieces, seated hourly. At our Fishtown Bou, groove to Classic 90s Hip Hop and taste the thrill of sushi exploration. Elevate your experience with exotic cocktails and premium sake, perfect for sushi pairing. Date Nights, Birthdays, or intimate private seatings, let us whisk you away on a journey of urban mystique. Visit all of our unique locations, each with its own culture-inspired vibe! Reserve now to secure a coveted seat at Sushi By Bou.

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Brandon

Dined 2 days ago

I will be going back. Amazing chef and staff was very friendly.

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Experience

60 MINUTE, 12-COURSE BOUMAKASE $65

Experience

60 MINUTE, 17-COURSE BOUGIE OMAKASE $125

Ad Lib Craft Kitchen and Bar

4.5

4.5 (405)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Harrisburg

About the restaurant

Ad Lib
Craft Kitchen and Bar
A comfortable gathering place where people come together to celebrate, debate politics or simply spend time with friends and family, Ad Lib is a “new take” on a traditional American Tavern.
Food and Drink offerings are old favorites “turned on their side” and full of surprises. Our food and beverage chefs combine classic preparations with contemporary creativity. Ad lib specials, the “Ad Lib Lunch” and Ad lib social hours celebrate spontaneity. This is a place to share food and share stories. There’s no script, just a stage set for you to wing it!
This is food that is fun to cook, fun to eat, fun to share. And, you can try many dishes in one visit with the large offering of small plate options. Guests can choose from over 40 small plates, over 30 wines by the glass, over 60 selections of beer and an ever changing list of craft, barrel aged and edible cocktails.

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thomas

Dined 6 days ago

Dylan was our server and he was attentive and polite. Our food was very good and not outrageously priced. Oysters were fresh, nice portion of halibut, and a calamari dish that was a little spicy and distinctive. Recommend.

Anzu Social

4.4

4.4 (43)

$31 to $50

Asian

New Hope

About the restaurant

At Anzu Social we bring you the vibrant fusion flavors of Asia, masterfully crafted by our team of talented chefs. Each dish is a testament to our commitment to quality, creativity, and sustainability, using only the freshest local ingredients.

Landmark Hospitality with Logan Inn are thrilled to announce the grand opening of our sister property, Anzu Social at The Mansion Inn. This culinary gem is nestled in the heart of New Hope, PA.

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Terry

Dined on 25 Nov 2024

Or dinner was absolutely phenomenal. The place is beautiful. The staff is top notch. And every dish we had at her table was absolutely at 10. It is now my favorite restaurant in our area. A must try for everyone. Full bar. Indoor and outdoor seating. And a beautiful lounge.

True Food Kitchen - King of Prussia

4.2

4.2 (3122)

$30 and under

American

King of Prussia

About the restaurant

True Food Kitchen is a chef-driven restaurant and scratch bar that was founded by Dr. Andrew Weil, the pioneer of integrative medicine, to provide food that tastes great and is good for you. Our menu features food and drinks crafted with nutrient-dense ingredients and carefully sourced proteins from the world’s most responsible and sustainable growers, farmers and producers. Expand your palate with our Edamame Dumplings, grab a bite of comfort food with our Grass-fed Burger or Lasagna Bolognese, or enjoy lighter fare with our O.G. Tuscan Kale Salad with Grilled Sustainable Salmon. Located at the King of Prussia, a Simon Mall. Best entrance is through the True Food private entrance on the mall perimeter, across from the Rite Aid Pharmacy entrance. New flavors, new combinations, new obsessions. Come see us for something completely new and delicious.

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Angel

Dined 2 days ago

The food was really delicious. The turkey burgers had really good taste, usually hard to find in turkey burgers. A good varoof alcoholic drinks , which were very good . Service by Bella was superb. Very attentive and friendly The desserts in general were good, except for the chocolate cookie, which felt dry

Izakaya Fishtown

4.0

4 (196)

$30 and under

Izakaya

Fishtown

About the restaurant

Izakaya by Yanaga

Experience by yanaga for yourself!

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Anisa

Dined on 15 Nov 2024

Great food, not so great service. It was hard to get the attention of the waitress & my spicy tuna crisps took 34 minutes to be delivered….unclear what happened because no one apologized or said anything.

The Cauldron Philly

4.0

4 (30)

$31 to $50

Gastro Pub

Center City

About the restaurant

A whimsical British/American pub, The Cauldron offers many unique items that you will not find elsewhere. Re-experience classic cocktails through their signature cocktails like The Blob, Three Witches, Ode to Mullica, Bubbling Shots, and more. Enjoy their made-to-order tapas and plates, like the Crispy Brussel Sprouts, Smoked Mac & Cheese, and Fried Goat Cheese balls.

We offer table reservations for drinking and dining in our restaurant. Visit our Drinking & Dining Page to view menus and to make a booking.

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Laura

Dined 6 days ago

Super cool place! The food was delicious and the drinks were inventive.

P.F. Chang's - Glen Mills

3.7

3.7 (280)

$30 and under

Chinese

Glen Mills

About the restaurant

We are an Asian & Chinese restaurant offering dine-in, takeout, to-go, delivery, and catering. Make a reservation online to dine in. Order Asian and Chinese food delivery, takeout, and catering online or through the P.F. Chang's mobile app. Let us cater the perfect feast for you - corporate office catering menus are also available. P.F. Chang's offers a variety of signature Asian, Thai, Korean, Japanese, Mongolian, and Chinese food dishes including Chicken Lettuce Wraps, Chicken Pad Thai, Signature Lo Mein, Fried Rice, Mongolian Beef, Chang's Spicy Chicken, and Pork and Shrimp Dumplings. Order online for sushi delivery and takeout. Many gluten-free and vegetarian menu items are available. Try our seasonal cocktails and seasonal menu items.

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Daravip

Dined on 16 Nov 2024

My father and I went for a father-daughter dinner date night this past weekend. It was our first time back there in a while, and it was excellent! Hannah was our waitress, and she was awesome! She was sweet and fun to talk to. For drinks, Dad and I both had soda. For an appetizer, we ordered the Pan-Fried Pork Dumplings served in a light chili sauce drizzle. We even ordered another order to go for my mom at home. She loved it as always! They are always gone in seconds! For the main course, Dad ordered the new Teriyaki Chicken, which was chicken served with fresh pineapple, broccoli, onions, bell peppers, and sesame seeds, served in a sweet tangy teriyaki sauce over white rice. He really enjoyed it as always! I ordered the Beef With Broccoli, which had beef, ginger-garlic aromatics, green onions, and steamed broccoli, served in a soy sauce over white rice, with extra white rice on the side. It was delicious! Mom ordered the Crispy Honey Chicken to go. It had chicken that was crispy and lightly battered, served in a tangy honey sauce, with chives, and served over white rice. She enjoyed it! For dessert, I ordered my favorite, The Great Wall Of Chocolate chocolate cake! It is a HUGE slice! It has six layers of chocolate cake, chocolate frosting, and semi-sweet chocolate chips. It also has a raspberry sauce, but I always take it off. It's always good, that I always take the rest home! This was one of the best experiences that we've had at p.f Chang's. Thanks for an awesome meal, we will be back again soon!

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Experience

Lucky 8 Happy Hour (Mon - Fri, 3 - 6pm)

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