Friday Saturday Sunday
Neighborhood: Rittenhouse Square

261 S 21st St
Philadelphia, PA 19103

Stephanie M. writes: How is it possible that I've lived in Philly for seven years and only just now discovered the joy that is Friday Saturday Sunday? (I probably shouldn't even admit that or someone might take away my city girl card.) But now, thanks to my date Friday…

Penang Malaysian Cuisine Resturant
Neighborhood: Chinatown

117 N 10th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Brianne C. writes: In a city filled with good restaurants (and no, Stephen Starr, I am NOT talking about your establishments), Penang stands out as a trendy, classy, innovative dining experience, with the kind of food that makes you want to gush about your Asian…

Cuba Libre
Neighborhood: Olde City

10 S 2nd St
Philadelphia, PA 19106

Lakara B. writes: OK, so... in celebration of Fidel Castro's resignation, Cuba Libre is offering a free Cuba Libre cocktail with every entree... Who could pass that up, right? Perfect excuse to go out to dinner. lol

Well, I like to drink. However, I don't like to drink…

Sam's Morning Glory Diner
Neighborhood: Bella Vista

735 S 10th St
Philadelphia, PA 19147

josh f. writes: A good South Philadelphia brunch spot. Some would call it a Staple as far as brunch places go. I'll agree with that. Its pretty consistent as far as good eating goes.

Prepare to wait.
Prepare to not be greated.
Prepare to wait outside whether its 30…

John's Roast Pork
Neighborhood: Pennsport

14 Snyder Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19148

Marcello D. writes: Oh no, four stars! I'm a dissident.

I had their roast pork today and plan on going back next week for a cheesesteak. So, this view is based primarily on the pork.

Let's start with the good:
The bread, the keystone to any good sandwich, was wonderful.
The…

Fork
Neighborhood: Olde City

306 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106

Jacquelin K. writes: For a mind blowing price, I expect a mind blowing experience.  Fork doesn't blow, but it doesn't blow my mind either.  Sure, there's an element of lameness in giving a mediocre review to a place surrounded by as much hype as Fork is, but what kind of…

Silk City Diner & Lounge
Neighborhood: Spring Garden, Northern Liberties

435 Spring Garden St
Philadelphia, PA 19123

Karen K. writes: when i was little i would come here with my mom when we were celebrating something, like when she found a new job or we got a new apartment...  or if something really bad happened and she couldn't deal with cooking a dinner for us.  i just remember…

Striped Bass - CLOSED
Neighborhood: Rittenhouse Square, Penn Center

1500 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103

Michael K. writes: Everything here is sexy.  The giggling hostesses are sexy.  The decor is sexy.  The waitress, who set down my appetizer and whispered my order so close to my ear that I could feel her breath, is very sexy.  The food was equally sexy.  My warm octopus…

Sabrina's Cafe
Neighborhood: Bella Vista

910 Christian St
Philadelphia, PA 19147

Carrie E. writes: I almost got down on my knees and said a little prayer that my dining companion and I didn't have to wait for a coveted outside table in the shade recently. Wanna know the secret? Go on a Tuesday around 11 am...and yes, I realize that that is a…

AIA Bookstore

1218 Arch St
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Rachel L. writes: Kids, the AIA bookstore is open again at its new location at 12th and Arch. So get your booties on over and check out their new digs. okay?

Honey's Sit-N-Eat
Neighborhood: Northern Liberties

800 N 4th St
Philadelphia, PA 19123

Carrie E. writes: I did it! I finally did it! After much anticipation I ate at Honey's. And holy moses, smell the roses...it was just as incredible as I hoped it would be.

After reading all these rave reviews I knew I was in for a treat. And being both Southern and…

Isgro Pastries
Neighborhood: Bella Vista

1009 Christian St
Philadelphia, PA 19147

patrick k. writes: Best Italian Pastry bakery in South Philly, which makes it the best one in America. The Chocolate Banana Mousse Cake is BANANAS! Seriously one of the greatest things you could ever do to your body! Give it a couple slices of that. The Strawberry…

El Fuego
Neighborhood: Market East

723 Walnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19106

Alex K. writes: In my never-ending quest to find the perfect Carnitas Tacos (see my last meal on earth), I was fortunate enough to stumble across El Fuego.  While unfortunately, they don't have Carnitas at all, I found a delightful treat in their hard-shell tacos--…

Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site
Neighborhood: Fairmount, Art Museum District

2124 Fairmount Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19130

sara w. writes: this place is kind of spooky even when its not halloween. the cell's themselves are so small and cold and damp and eerie. i cant believe people actually lived in those conditions. the place is really old being as that it was built in 1829 and in 1832…

Dunkin' Donuts
Neighborhood: University City

2955 Market St
Philadelphia, PA 19104

Gwen M. writes: Don't get me wrong, I love Wawa Sizzlies (especially in south Jersey where you can get Taylor Ham, aka "pork roll").  But Dunkin's sandwiches are available all day long, and made fresh to order.  And you can order an egg-and-cheese with no meat if…

Grace Tavern
Neighborhood: Graduate Hospital

2229 Gray's Ferry Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19146

e.lisa c. writes: pros:
- sweet jesus, the chicken tenders are good
- the bourbon sauce for the fries are to die for
- reese, one of the bartenders there, is a total sweetheart
- excellent beer choices

cons:
- i'm pretty sure the bathroom doors dont lock
- actually, come to…

Wawa Food Markets
Neighborhood: Rittenhouse Square

226 W Rittenhouse Sq
Philadelphia, PA 19103

Alex M. writes: i cant believe i havent reviewed wawa yet.

wawa is basically the place keeping everyone alive and fed under the age of 30 in philly.

-when everything else is closed - WAWA is there for you.
-when you want an amazing toasted meatball shortie at 8am -…

Koch's Take Out Shop & Deli
Neighborhood: Spruce Hill, University City

4309 Locust St
Philadelphia, PA 19195

Bill M. writes: Thanks for the tip Meredith. HOLY CRAP does this place know how to make a sammich! they are hands down the best Jewish Deli in Philly and give great service every step of the way. and not only did the sandwich maker make my sammich to perfection, he…

Ocean Harbor
Neighborhood: Chinatown

1023 Race Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Susan G. writes: You totally rock Ocean Harbor.

Now let's talk about the experience, because I do not want you, my fellow yelpers to be mistaken...this is not just DIM SUM, this is the dim sum EXPERIENCE!

It's Sunday around 11:30am...you've decided to get Dim Sum, you…

Lost + Found
Neighborhood: Olde City

133 N. 3rd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106

Rachel L. writes: Lost and Found is nice to my wallet, and good for my soul. It is a little disheartening to go to store after store that has great stuff at insane prices. Lost and found has nice stuff and decent (not bargain by any means, but more in my allowable…

Good Dog Bar and Restaurant
Neighborhood: Rittenhouse Square, Avenue of the Arts South

224 S. 15th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102

Tida A. writes: I went to this place without even realizing that I went to this place.  

My 2nd time there I was like, yah, so, I heard about this place called Good Dogs with awesome fries/burgers/everything.  Friend looks at me kinda weird and was like "um..funny, i…

Kimmel Center For the Performing Arts
Neighborhood: Avenue of the Arts South, Washington Square West

300 S Broad St
Philadelphia, PA 19102

George R. writes: Upon first entering the Kimmel Center, the building itself is rather awesome.  It has the grandeur of 19th Century theaters with 21st Century sensibilities and architecture.  The outer shell of the Kimmel Center is a glass airplane hangar.  On the…

Trader Joe's
Neighborhood: Penn Center, Logan Square

2121 Market St
Philadelphia, PA 19195

Chrissy R. writes: Trader Joe's: I'm just not sure how to take you.  You've got a lot of cheap things that maybe should be more expensive, but some things that should be less expensive are over-priced.  

I mean I like it and everything and I go to grab lunch here every…

Citizen's Bank Park

1 Citizens Bank Way
Philadelphia, PA 19176

Alicia F. writes: Citizens Bank Park,
I love you for being a baseball stadium.
I love you for selling me overpriced beer.
I love you for not allowing me to use profanity.
I love you for capturing my "finer" moments with the crowd camera.
I love you for creating some of my…

Fu-Wah Mini Market
Neighborhood: Cedar Park

810 S 47th St
Philadelphia, PA 19143

Jennifer F. writes: Yep, the tofu hoagies really live up to the hype.  If you don't want to stand around awkwardly waiting for your hoagie to be made, you can phone your order in ahead of time.  Additionally, their produce is priced pretty fairly.  Overall, this place…

Tbar
Neighborhood: Market East

117 S. 12th St
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Bill M. writes: After a loathsome and incredibly tedious day at the office there comes a time where most of us feel the need to either have a stiff drink of alcohol, or a soothing cup of tea. Since I have a big day at the YMD CD release show ahead of me tomorrow I…

The Khyber
Neighborhood: Olde City

56 S 2nd St
Philadelphia, PA 19106

Justin V. writes: $10 open bar Sundays?  And free AIDS?  

What's not to love!

The Khyber is a fucking hole.  A hole.  A filthy, barely functioning hole full of leaking toilets and dirty, dirty women.  It is a cesspool of hipsters and band-aids, lowlifes and layabouts,…

Mugshots
Neighborhood: Fairmount, Art Museum District

2106 Fairmount Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19130

eric f. writes: On the south side of Fairmount, just west of Corinthian, Mugshots stands bravely across from the (in)famous Eastern State Penitentiary.  This one-time home to such nefarious villains as Al Capone and Willie Sutton provides a wonderfully kitsch albeit…

Pho Xe Lua Viet Thai
Neighborhood: Chinatown

907 Race Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Gary E. writes: The chu chu train!

Great soup but most of the stuff on flat plates that I've had there has been pretty generic. Their raw beef covered in peanuts is pretty good for all the raw beef & peanut enthusiasts out there and their shrimp balls on sugarcane…

Di Bruno Bros.
Neighborhood: Italian Market, Bella Vista

930 S. 9th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19147

marie r. writes: I love cheese.......how can you not? They were ready for anything you wanted.....knowledgeable, friendly, fast-paced........did i mention delicious? the huge pieces of cheese hanging over your head like an anvil is kinda scary and silly........the…

Franklin Institute Science Museum
Neighborhood: Penn Center, Logan Square, Art Museum District

222 N 20th St
Philadelphia, PA 19103

stephen c. writes: The Franklin Institute is the only place in the country where you can make eye contact in the vena cava, be holding hands in the pulmonary artery, have your arms around each other in the left ventricle, and be full on making out by the time you hit…

Johnny Brenda's

1201 Frankford Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19125

Aaron O. writes: I don't know that writing ANOTHER review of Johnny Brendas is neccassary, there are so many already, but I have to compliment the place.

1. Great acoustics.
2. Great crowd.
3. Great drink selection
= awesome place to see a show.

We saw Dengue Fever here…

Ten Stone Bar & Restaurant
Neighborhood: Rittenhouse Square

2063 South St
Philadelphia, PA 19146

Carrie E. writes: When I found myself here around 12:30 am on a Saturday night / Sunday morning, my first impression was that I had accidentally stepped into a frat party from 1996. But since I had left the ol' time machine at home, I was fairly certain that I was…

The Bishop's Collar
Neighborhood: Fairmount, Art Museum District

2349 Fairmount Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19130

sara c. writes: I don't have much reason to go to Fairmount, but when I do, the Bishop's Collar is my first and probably only choice.  Decent atmosphere, good beers on tap, and better-than-average bar food.  Not to mention CHEAP food.  I like that.

The outdoor tables…

Rouge
Neighborhood: Rittenhouse Square

205 S. 18th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103

Sarah Y. writes: Bring your snot nosed friends and grab a table outside.  This restaurant is all about the SCENE.  I tried the "best of" burger, and it was good, although it wasn't anything to write home about.  I'm certainly not going to bring people here for the…

Effie's
Neighborhood: Washington Square West

1127 Pine St
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Erin G. writes: I first came here on a blind date. The date was a wash, but the restaurant has become one of my regular joints. I often bring out-of-towners here to experience the BYOB without the crowds or "weird" food. Which means - this is a place you could take…

Alma de Cuba
Neighborhood: Rittenhouse Square, Penn Center

1623 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103

Carrie E. writes: UPDATE 2.9.08: I just returned from lunch here. And wow, is my tummy happy. I beg you - try the Cuban sandwich. You will not be disappointed! And the famous chocolate cigar dessert is to die for. The name makes me giggle, but it sure tastes delish!…

Le Bec-Fin
Neighborhood: Rittenhouse Square, Penn Center

1523 Walnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19102

Alex M. writes: this is the spot you take your girlfriend and tell her that out of the 3.5 BILLION women on the planet you pick her to be your wifey. this is the spot you take your client if you really want the deal. this is the spot you take your doc before he does…

Chickie's & Pete's Cafe
Neighborhood: Mayfair, Tacony

4010 Robbins Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19135

serbelle i. writes: -isn't it chickie's and pete's?
-saw bon jovi on oprah saying this was his fave place when in town, hadda try it, specifically mentioned crab fries
-huge!!!
-any sport fan's dream place, sports on tv every corner of your eyeball
-wait was not too long…

Melograno
Neighborhood: Rittenhouse Square, Fitler Square

2201 Spruce St
Philadelphia, PA 19103

alexis g. writes: A highlight reel:

Appetizer: The special.  An Italian "crepe" filled with a delicious mix of ricotta, roasted eggplant, and pesto, topped with red onion confit and (I think...) shaved parmesan cheese.  Served in a searing hot ceramic crock type…