Philadelphia has become a world-class dining destination. Here you'll find everything from 5 star dining to the famous Philly Cheesesteak. Check here for Videos and Podcasts of the best restaurants in Philadelphia. Save big when you "Show Your Room Key" at participating businesses.
Ristorante Panorama
Ristorante Panorama is an authentic Italian, trattoria-style, "upscale casual" restaurant located on the lobby level of the Penn's View Hotel. The cuisine is contemporary, authentic Italian with influence that leans toward the Northern Italian region, featuring homemade pastas, authentic veal dishes, and fresh seafood specialties. The central focus is on the unique wine bar, with its custom-built, 120-bottle wine keeper. Twenty-seven wine tasting flights are their most distinctive offering, featuring over 150 wines available by the glass.
Front & Market Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19106 (215) 922-7800
Moshulu Restaurant & Bar
Get ready for an adventuresome menu using nature's finest ingredients with a South Seas flair. That's the signature of the great food guests will come to expect at The Moshulu. Presenting the essence of contemporary American cuisine, Executive Chef Ralph Fernandez has created a succulent array of dishes that will make dining on the Moshulu, one of the world's grandest tall ships, a most memorable experience. Spectacular dining on Philadelphia's Penn's Landing. The Bongo Deck is open in the summer months. Click to view the Moshulu video. (215) 923-2500
Penn's Landing, 401 S. Columbus Blvd.
Marmont Steakhouse & Lounge
Welcome to Marmont... Old City's Only Steakhouse. Where great food and atmosphere come together!
Marmont Steakhouse & Lounge 222 Market Street (215)923-1100
City Tavern Restaurant
No visit to Philadelphia would be complete without a visit to the historic City Tavern. City Tavern is not only a remarkable historic cite but also an award winning restaurant. With seven dining rooms, three wine cellar rooms and a spacious garden, City Tavern is special for a quiet dinner or event for 500 people. Chef/Proprietor Walter Staib is a world renowned chef and author who's goal is to 'Rescue America's Culinary History.'
Historic City Tavern Restaurant, corner of Second and Walnut Streets in Old City (215) 413.1443
DiNardo's Famous Seafood
DiNardos is the place to have your shell-cracking, claw-sucking, crab-eating feast. Steamed Louisiana crabs are served hot and dirty (known as Baltimore style), and other seafood specialties such as jumbo shrimp, fresh stuffed flounder, steamed mussels, and clams. Chicken, steaks, and pasta also are served. Enjoy soft shelled crabs, sauted scallops, and more, featuring the DiNardo familys secret, succulent sauce recipes at prices that won't leave you hysterical.
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Dinardo's Famous Seafood and Crabs, 312 Race Street in Old City (215) 925-5115
Campo's Cheesesteaks & Hoagies
This is where Philadelphians go for their authentic Philadelphia Hoagies and Philly Cheesesteaks. Mike and Denise Campo run the cleanest restaurant in town and their specialty sandwiches are just to die for. Try the Moma Mia Hoagie! Also see Campo's at the Wachovia Center (home of the Flyers and Sixers) and Citizen's Bank Park. (home of the World Chanpion Phillies) Capmos- We Are Philadelphia's Cheesteak!
214 Market Street in Old City, Call 888-HOAGIE 8 or (215) 923-1000
White Dog Cafe in University City
The White Dog Cafe is a local favorite in University City. It's known for it's unique blend of contemporary American Cuisine, civic engagement and environmental sustainability. Show your server your Room Key or download the coupon and receive a complimentary special course.
3420 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (215)386-9224
Bleu Martini
Located in the heart of Old City Philadelphia, Bleu Martini's neon blue lights make it hard to miss. Eclectic Asian, American, and Fusion cuisine combine with a vast variety of mouth-watering martinis for an unforgettable experience. Nightly music and in the large two-room space make Bleu Martini the perfect place to party. The VIP lounge and waitress only table service gives you the comfort of sitting back and enjoying the lively atmosphere.
The Bleu Martini, 24 South 2nd Street (between Market & Chestnut) in Old City (215) 940.7900
Ruth's Chris Steak House
Ruth's Chris Steak House is located on the corner of Broad and Spruce Streets, "The Avenue of the Arts" in Center City Philadelphia. This is the place that showed the world how great a steak can be. Carefully selected and aged for tenderness. Cut thick to ensure juiciness. Seared to perfection at 1800 degrees. Seasoned simply with salt, black pepper and a touch of parsley, because a steak like this needs nothing else. Topped with fresh butter that sizzles seductively on your plate, announcing the arrival of a great steak.
Corner of Broad and Spruce Streets in Center City
Upstares & Sotto Varalli
The longest running entertainment event on Philadelphia's famous Avenue of the Arts is "Upstares and Sotto Varalli." Varalli is where artistically-inspired, masterfully planned meals have been winning over the toughest crowds, and has been pleasing the most demanding audiences for decades.
Corner of Broad & Locust Streets, Philadelphia (215) 546-6800
Chima Brazilian Steakhouse
Experience an authentic Brazilian Bar-B-Que at Chima Steakhouse. Gauchos continuuously roam the dining room with an exquisite selection of rotisserie specialties like Beef Ribs, Sirloin, Lamb, Chicken, Sausage and Fish.
20th & JFK Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA (215) 525-3233
Davids Mai Lai Wah
There are hundreds of Chinese Restaurants in Philadelphia but only one can be the best. David's Mai Lai Wah in Philadelphia's Chinatown.
10th & Race Streets in Philadelphia's Chinatown
Snockey's Oyster & Crab House
Snockey's Oyster and Crab House has been a neighborhood favorite since 1912. It must be the Oysters! Stop in and say hello to the 3rd generation Oyster Shuckers at Snockey's.
1020 South 2nd Street (at Washington Avenue) Philadelphia (215) 339-9578
The Prime Rib Philadelphia
Just a block from fashionable Rittenhouse Square, The Prime Rib Philadelphia has garnered top honors including "Best Steak" from Philadelphia Magazine. The Philadelphia Inquirer invites its readers to "step back into the era of the supper club, where leopard-print carpeting, live jazz, stiff cocktails and comfy leather chairs offer the ideal retro setting." Show Your Room Key and the kitchen will prepare a complimentary course just for your table.
1701 Locust Street, Philadelphia (215) 772-1701
Paddy Whacks Irish Sports Pub
Open since December 2007, Paddy Whacks is South Street favorite Irish Sports Pub. This laid back neighborhood spot is popular for casual meals, happy hour specials and late night fun. During football season, crowds line up along the bar to watch the HDTVs. On Fridays and Saturdays, the house DJ spins all of your party music. Local bands take the stage all weekend long during happy hour.
2nd and South Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19147
Triumph Brewing Company
Welcome to Triumph Brewing Company in Old City Philadelphia.
117 Chestnut Street, Old City Philadelphia (215) 625-0855
Reach 4 million visitors on The Visitor's Channel
The Philadelphia Visitors Channel broadcasts into 46 hotels (14,000 rooms) and reaches nearly 4 million viewers each year. To promote your restaurant, store, club, bar, attraction or tour anywhere in the Philly area call Richard Swift Glassman at (610) 566-0150 or email vatv@vatv.net.
Philadelphia Visitor's Channel Headquarters: 100 West 6th St, Media, PA 19063 (610) 566-0150