Philadelphia Restaurant Suggestions This list is organized by neighborhood and food category. The indicates restaurants that have shown a commitment to sourcing locally and sustainably, according to Fair Food. Note: Many restaurants in Philly are BYOB be prepared and call ahead if you want a drink with dinner Bucca de Beppo www.bucadibeppo.com 258 South 15th Street - Tel. (215) 545-2818 Estia www.estiarestaurant.com 1405 Locust Street Tel. (215) 735-7700 XIX (Nineteen) (Greek) www.hyatt.com 200 South Broad Street Tel. (215) 893-7892 Valanni www.valanni.com 1229 Spruce Street Tel. (215) 790-9494 Avenue of the Arts Center City Bindi (Indian) www.bindibyob.com 105 S. 13th St. (bet. Chestnut & Sansom Sts.) - Tel. 215-922- 6061 Bistro 7 (New American) www.bistro7restaurant.com 7 North 3rd Street - Tel. (215) 931-1560 Chef/Owner Michael O Halloran (formerly of Fork and the White Dog Café) relies on a network of local, organic farmers for the pristine ingredients that form the basis for his eclectic American bistro dishes, and the ever changing menu reflects the best that the season has to offer. Chloe (New American) www.chloebyob.com/ 232 Arch St - Tel. (215) 629-2337 Candlelit to a warm glow, its tiny size and cheerful service set the stage for a relaxing dining experience. It can get a bit noisy at times, but feels more homey than scene- like.
Farmicia Food & Tonics www.farmiciarestaurant.com/ 15 S. 3rd Street - Tel. 215 627-6274 FARMiCiA is the conception of Kevin Klause (formerly of the White Dog Cafe), James Barrett and Wendy Smith Born (owners of Metropolitan Bakery), who share a vision of a restaurant that captures the pleasures of simply crafted food and excellent beverages served in a relaxed yet lively environment. The emphasis is on great tasting food and beverages crafted from local, organic, and artisanal producers. Fork Restaurant & Fork etc (New American) www.forkrestaurant.com/ 306 Market Street - Tel. 215.625.9425 The menu is printed daily and reflects international influences from around the world. Garces Trading Company www.garcestradingcompany.com 1111 Locust Street Tel. (215) 574-1099 Lacroix Restaurant (International) www.lacroixrestaurant.com/ 210 West Rittenhouse Square Tel. (215) 790-2533 Lolita (Mexican) www.lolitabyob.com 106 South 13th Street - Tel. (215) 546-7100 Matyson Restaurant (Contemporary American) www.matyson.com 37 South 19th Street - Tel. (215) 564-2925 A sophisticated & contemporary BYO, just off Rittenhouse Square, Matyson offers New American cuisine in a casual setting. Innovative weekly tasting menus spotlight Matt & Sonjia Spector's creativity of fresh, local ingredients. Memphis Taproom (Pub) www.memphistaproom.com 2331 East Cumberland Street Tel. (215) 425-4460 Monk s Café www.monkscafe.com 264 South 16th Street Tel. (215) 545-7005 Monk's Café prides itself on an astonishing selection of fine beers culled from breweries large and small throughout the world. Noble http://www.noblecookery.com 2025 Sansom Street Tel. 215.568.7000 Parc (French Bistro on Rittenhouse Square) www.parc- restaurant.com 227 South 18th Street Tel. (215) 545-2262 Tria Wine Beer & Cheese Café www.triacafe.com 123 South 18th Street Tel. (215) 972-8742 or at Washington Square West 12th & Spruce Streets 215.629.9200 Vetri (Italian) www.vetriristorante.com 1312 Spruce Street - Tel. (215) 732-3478 The menu changes seasonally, featuring both classic and contemporary Italian dishes made with local ingredients that are hand- selected by award- winning chef, Marc Vetri. 2
Zahav (Mediterranean) www.zahavrestaurant.com 237 Saint James Place Tel. (215) 625-8800 Zavino (Italian) www.zavino.com 112 South 13th Street - Tel. (215) 732-2400 Fairmont/Art Museum Area Capriccio Café @ Café Cret www.capricciocafe.com 110 N. 16th Street Tel. (215) 735-9797 Cherry Street Tavern 129 North 22nd Street - Tel. (215) 561-5683 Mugshots Coffeehouse www.mugshotscoffeehouse.com 2100 Fairmount Ave - Tel. (215) 482-3964 Mugshots is committed to making a positive contribution to our community by being mindful of the environment and our neighbors, both local and global, in all our actions. Water Works Restaurant and Lounge www.thewaterworksrestaurant.com 640 Water Works Road Tel. (215) 236-9000 Amis (local) 412 South 13th Street - Tel. (215) 732-2647 Italian Market Dante and Luigi s www.danteandluigis.com 762 South 10th Street Tel. (215) 922-9501 James on 8 th http://www.jameson8th.com 824 S. 8th Street Tel. (215) 629-4980 Chart House www.chart- house.com 555 South Columbus Blvd. Tel. (215) 625-8383 Penn s Landing Waterfront Moshulu www.moshulu.com 401 South Columbus Boulevard Tel. (215) 923-2500 3
Brauhaus Schmitz www.brauhausschmitz.com 718 South Street Tel. (267) 909-8814 Pumpkin byob www.pumpkinphilly.com 1713 South Street Tel. (215) 545-1971 South Street Area Southwark Restaurant and bar www.southwarkrestaurant.com 701 South 4th Street Tel. (215) 238-1888 Supper www.supperphilly.com 928 South Street Tel. (215) 592-8180 Distrito (Mexican) www.distritorestaurant.com 3945 Chestnut Street Tel. (215) 386-1072 Green Line Café www.greenlinecafe.com 4426 Locust Street - Tel. (215) 222-0799 University City Gold Standard Café www.thegoldstandardcafe.com 4800 Baltimore Avenue Tel. (215) 727-8247 Mid Atlantic Restaurant www.midatlanticrestaurant.com 3711 Market Street Tel. (215) 386-3711 White Dog Café www.whitedog.com 3420 Sansom Street Tel. (215) 386-9224 Founded in 1983 by social activist Judy Wicks, the White Dog Café has long been a national leader in the local and sustainable food movement. The Café s mission serving our customers, serving our community, serving the earth, and serving each other - continues under the new ownership (March 2009 Martin Grims). Breweries Dock s Street Brewery (University City) www.dockstreetbeer.com 701 South 50th Street Tel. (215) 726-2337 Independence Brewing Co. www.independencebrewing.com 1150 Filbert St. Tel. (215) 922-4292 A classy place, set in a high- rise of recent vintage near the Four Seasons Hotel. A half- dozen or so beers available at any given time, with many seasonals in the repertoire. European brasserie cuisine. 4
Local 44 (University City) www.local44.org 4333 Spruce Street Tel. (215) 222-2337 Nodding Head Brewery www.ripsneakers.com 1516 Sansom St Tel. (215) 569-9525 They offer brewery tours every Saturday (noon 3pm) where you can learn how their commitment to sustainability and community make them stand out from the rest. Philadelphia Brewing Co. www.philadelphiabrewing.com 2423-39 Amber Street Tel. (215)427.2739 By keeping it local, Philadelphia's one and only Philadelphia Brewing Co. is able to provide you with the freshest beer in town! Come take a brewery tour any Saturday noon- 3pm and learn how our commitment to sustainability and our community make us stand out from the rest Triumph Brewing Co. www.triumphbrewing.com 117-121 Chestnut Street - Tel. (215) 625-0855 Triumph Brewing Company is a sophisticated restaurant & brewery featuring regional American cuisine & hand- crafted freshly brewed beer. Yards Brewing Co. www.yardsbrewing.com 901 North Delaware Avenue Tel. (215)- 634-2600 Yards Brewing Company is Philadelphia s oldest and largest craft brewery. Since 1994 Yards has crafted English style ales that have helped to revolutionize the Philadelphia beer scene. Recognized for both their quality beer, their commitment to sustainability and their community outreach, Yards has become a landmark in the City of Philadelphia DiBruno Brothers www.dibruno.com 1730 Chestnut St. Tel. (215)- 922-2876 Local Specialties Dibruno Bros. is a gourmet destination superstore, featuring cheese, meat and fish counters and prepared foods, while the new Upstairs at DiBruno's offers daily lunch and weekend brunch cafe service. Reading Terminal Market www.readingterminalmarket.org 12 th and Arch Street - Tel. (215) 922-2317 Reading Terminal Market offers an incredible selection international foods, baked goods, confections, jewelry, and crafts. Colonial Cuisine City Tavern www.citytavern.com 138 South 2nd Street Tel. (215) 413-1443 Called the "most genteel tavern in America" by John Adams, it was the favorite meeting place of many of the Founding Fathers and was the unofficial site of the First Continental Congress. 5
Best Philly cheese steak sandwiches Jim s Steaks www.jimssteaks.com 400 South Street Tel. (215) 928-1911 Pat's King of Steaks www.patskingofsteaks.com 1237 East Passyunk Avenue Tel. (215) 468-1547 Sweet Treats Capogiro Gelato www.capogirogelato.com 119 South 13th Street (Corner of 13th and Sansom) Tel. (215)351.0900 117 South 20th Street (Corner of 20th and Sansom) Tel. 215.636.9250 3925 Walnut Street Tel. (215)222.0252 The Franklin Fountain www.franklinfountain.com 116 Market Street - Tel. (215) 627-1899 Serving homemade ice creams, spectacular sundaes and fizzy fountain concoctions in the authentic ambiance of an early 1900s soda fountain. Passyunk Scoop Shop 1625 East Passyunk Avenue Tel. (215)462.3790 Family owned and run gelateria serving authentic Italian artisan gelato. Capogiro gelato is made with local dairy farms' milk from grass- fed, hormone- free cows and handpicked produce including blackberries, Asian pears and quince. Special thanks to Vania Freire, Ann Karlen and Christina Dowd for compiling this wonderful list! www.fairfoodphilly.org 6