1. Oyster House
8.9
1516 Sansom St (btw 15th St & 16th St), Philadelphia, PA
Seafood Restaurant · Center City West · 114 tips and reviews
Philadelphia Magazine: Shellfish rarely goes on sale (and do you even want it to?), but this seafood spot’s Monday-thru-Friday buck-a-shuck happy hour ($1 select oysters, $3 select draft beer, from 5 to 7 p.m.) is great. Read more.
Lori Boulware: Buck a shuck oysters and the scallop appetizer were fantastic! The New England clam chowder and Kelly’s Punch are as reputed — not to be missed!
K. Cooper: Lobster rolls are very freshly made & taste great
2. Monk's Cafe
9.2
264 S 16th St (btwn Locust & Spruce St), Philadelphia, PA
Gastropub · Rittenhouse Square · 248 tips and reviews
Jason Lightner: An excellent selection of beer, and fantastic mussels. A word of warning, though – stay away from the Buffalo Frog Legs.
John LeMaire: If it's your first time here you have to get the mussels, right light style is great. Have a go at their specialty brewed beer, you won't be disappointed.
Philly.com: This likable and influential Belgian bistro is the region's undisputed beer paradise. There are surprises beyond the famous burgers and mussels, including stellar octopus and gueuze- stewed rabbit. Read more.
3. Luke's Lobster
8.8
130 S 17th St (at Sansom St), Philadelphia, PA
Seafood Restaurant · Center City West · 65 tips and reviews
Brendan Rastetter: Their lobster roll makes me long for Maine. It's fantastic. A generous amount of lobster meat with mayo on a delicious roll. Wash it down with a bottle of ginger brew.
İpek A.: If you are in Philly you should go to Luke's! Try the one with cheese and classic lobster roll. Also they have delicious lobster soup.
Myra: Great atmosphere and shellfish. The clam chowder is amazing. A little pricy, but it's so worth it.
4. Chickie's & Pete's
8.2
1526 Packer Ave (at S Broad St), Philadelphia, PA
Sports Bar · South Philadelphia · 152 tips and reviews
James Russell: The crab fries and jalapeno poppers are fantastic. Order a tower of your favorite draft beer.
SportsandFood.com: It's the most famous sports bar in the city..for good reason. Crab fries are a must. We Approve!
Bill Meidenbauer: Shrimp, crab and burgers are great. Fresh and loaded with flavor, regardless of the dish
5. Devon Seafood Grill
8.7
225 S 18th St, (at Locust St), Philadelphia, PA
Seafood Restaurant · Rittenhouse Square · 91 tips and reviews
Lindsey Epps-Tucker: Great atmosphere food & drinks. The staff was friendly & prompt. The food was excellent just an overall excellent experience. I highly recommend this place for the seafood lover.
Niki H: Salmon, sea scallops, butternut squash risotto, beat salad, roasted cauliflower
Catherine Wroclawski: The appetizers we had were all great. I highly recommend the steamed clams and the goat cheese bruschetta. The mixed seafood grill is excellent and the portion is a good size.
6. El Vez
9.0
121 S 13th St (at Sansom St), Philadelphia, PA
Mexican Restaurant · Center City East · 300 tips and reviews
Taylor Kiely: Mahi mahi fish tacos and frozen blood orange margarita was amazing!
Andrea P: Brunch recommendation: get the crab and corn omelette, substitute corn tortillas for yucca fries, cut up the omelette and wrap it in the tortilla. You're welcome.
Raj Sarma: The guac is a must have and I recommend the option with the crab. Margaritas are well made, order them with Don Julio, you won't regret it. The taco sampler is a good way to taste all options.
7. Parc
9.1
227 S 18th St (at Locust St), Philadelphia, PA
French Restaurant · Rittenhouse Square · 265 tips and reviews
Au: Solid all around but a bit loud. Tuna carpaccio and gazpacho are amazing!
Foodie & The Beast: Try the crab galette, pommes puree, warm shrimp salad and the onion gratin. The whole menu is good. The view is incredible and the staff is well trained.
Taylor Hartzel: Beautiful restaurant! I loved my salmon and the shrimp salad
8. Pod
8.4
3600 Sansom St (btw 36th & 37th), Philadelphia, PA
Asian Restaurant · University City · 107 tips and reviews
Bullfrog & Baum: Pod has such fresh delicious sushi! Their own sushi rolls are awesome especially Umi No Samurai nori wrapped cucumber and avocado roll topped with tuna, salmon, yellowtail, tempura shrimp and eel.
Reinhold Residential: Futuristic space-age ambiance meets modern Asian cuisine in this unique Stephen Starr restaurant. The sushi is always top-notch and the crab fried rice is a favorite!
Eric Glazer: Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice maki is a MUST. Also, Vegan Stephen is best veggie maki I've ever had.
10. Morimoto
8.7
723 Chestnut St (at 7th St), Philadelphia, PA
Japanese Restaurant · Center City East · 99 tips and reviews
Epicurious: The Iron Chef's restaurant in the City of Brotherly Love will have you loving your neighbor by the very first bite of tuna carpaccio pizza or soba carbonara (try the half order for a great deal).
Bullfrog & Baum: This imaginative Japanese fusion menu creates a notable dining experience. The Yellowtail on rice is delicious and entertaining since it is prepared tableside in a hot stone bowl.
Ajit Verghese: One of the great places in Philadelphia for pristine raw fish and clever composed dishes. Hope to God that the foie gras chawan mushi, maguro niçoise, and ten-hour pork "kakuni" make an appearance.
11. Buddakan
8.9
325 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA
Asian Restaurant · Center City East · 117 tips and reviews
Rebecca Noricks: Get the tuna tartare spring rolls and the beef short rib. The spring roll is fresh and flavorful and the ribs are fall apart tender and savory.
James Russell: The Zen-gria is refreshing. Try the Asian Caesar Salad, Crispy Calamari Salad, or Chicken & Ginger dumplings for apps. The Sweet & Crispy Jump Shrimp are delicious w/a side of wasabi mashed potatoes.
Hind R: Tuna spring roll, Edmami dumplings and their Dumpling donuts are so good.
12. Vernick Food & Drink
9.1
2031 Walnut St (at S 20th St), Philadelphia, PA
American Restaurant · Center City West · 82 tips and reviews
Annie Jeng: Hands down, best restaurant in philly. Sea urchin with warm scrambled eggs, home-made mozzarella, and chicken liver toast are amazing
Andreea Roman Roberts: Great dinner, definitely get the beef tartare toast, lemongrass cod and date cake with orange toffee and coconut sorbet!
Diana Fu: Service is outstanding. Their raw fish apps and shellfish roast are delicious. Would skip coat check next time.
14. The Continental Mid-Town
8.3
1801 Chestnut St (at 18th St.), Philadelphia, PA
New American Restaurant · Center City West · 200 tips and reviews
Natalie Quinn: The lobster mac n cheese and french onion soup dumplings are the best items on the menu. You must get them!
Christopher DellOlio: If you like both lobster and macaroni and cheese then you must get the lobster mac n cheese, it's well worth the money.
RC: It's a very fun atmosphere. See the bathrooms (hilarious). Lobster mac to die for. Try the French onion soup dumplings for something different.