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ZahavYelp № 01 9.9/10

Zahav

Mediterranean Philadelphia $$$$

Best for special dinner with generous portions.

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VedgeYelp № 05
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Vedge

Vegetarian Philadelphia $$$

Best for vegan dining with a free evening in Philly.

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Where to Eat the Best Steakhouse in Philadelphia (2026)
Where to Eat the Best Steakhouse

Where to Eat the Best Steakhouse in Philadelphia (2026)

№ 1 · Butcher and Singer
By Margaret Donnelly · 11 rooms · Updated September 2026
 12 Best Sushi Restaurants in Philadelphia (2026)
Sushi

12 Best Sushi Restaurants in Philadelphia (2026)

№ 1 · Double Knot
By Linh Nguyen · 12 rooms · Updated July 2026
 10 Best Burger Restaurants in Philadelphia (2026)
Burger

10 Best Burger Restaurants in Philadelphia (2026)

№ 1 · Sonny's Famous Steaks
By Margaret Donnelly · 10 rooms · Updated June 2026
Best Wings in Philadelphia (2026)
Wings

Best Wings in Philadelphia (2026)

№ 1 · Evil Genius Beer Company
By Margaret Donnelly · 10 rooms · Updated June 2026
 Best Korean Restaurants in Greater Philadelphia (2026)
Korean

Best Korean Restaurants in Greater Philadelphia (2026)

№ 1 · Cafe Soho
By Linh Nguyen · 9 rooms · Updated June 2026
 Best Greek Restaurants in Greater Philadelphia (2026)
Greek

Best Greek Restaurants in Greater Philadelphia (2026)

№ 1 · Almyra Restaurant
By Margaret Donnelly · 8 rooms · Updated June 2026

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Veterans Day

Veterans Day in Philadelphia: the parade is on the 8th, the free meals, and where to eat

By Jordan Pike · September 18, 2026
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Halloween

Haunted houses and Halloween nights in Philadelphia, and where to eat after

By Mr. Fear · September 15, 2026
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Fishing the Schuylkill at Fairmount Dam, and where to eat after

By Ray Dodson · September 12, 2026

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Paesano's Yelp 8.5/10

Paesano's

Italian Philadelphia
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Zahav Yelp 9.9/10

Zahav

Mediterranean Philadelphia
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South Philly Barbacoa Yelp 9.8/10

South Philly Barbacoa

Mexican Philadelphia
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Double Knot Yelp 8.7/10

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Sushi Philadelphia
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