2. Monk's Cafe
9.2
264 S 16th St (btwn Locust & Spruce St), Philadelphia, PA
Gastropub · Rittenhouse Square · 248 tips and reviews
Reinhold Residential: Top-notch selection of Belgian beers best paired with delicious mussels, burgers and sandwiches.
Sarah Plonski: The menu here is Fantastic, and so is the beer selection. You have to try the Mussels and the Pomme Frites.
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.
3. Luke's Lobster
8.8
130 S 17th St (at Sansom St), Philadelphia, PA
Seafood Restaurant · Center City West · 65 tips and reviews
Myra: Great atmosphere and shellfish. The clam chowder is amazing. A little pricy, but it's so worth it.
Truly Fareal: Loved the lobster and the crab rolls... fresh and sustainable. Best find
Meg Townsend: Lobster mac, lobster grilled cheese, bisques, anything ive tried !!
4. 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.
5. El Vez
8.9
121 S 13th St (at Sansom St), Philadelphia, PA
Mexican Restaurant · Center City East · 300 tips and reviews
Eric Andersen: Wow! The fish (sea bass) tacos here are a must-have…best I've ever eaten!
Taylor Kiely: Mahi mahi fish tacos and frozen blood orange margarita was amazing!
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.
6. Parc
9.2
227 S 18th St (at Locust St), Philadelphia, PA
French Restaurant · Rittenhouse Square · 265 tips and reviews
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.
Bre Bonner: Take a trip to Parc on a Wednesday so you can try the Lobster Risotto. Fantastic! Save some room for dessert and try the Apple Tarte.
Andra Zapartan: Salmon provencal, steak au poivre (NY strip steak) & roasted duck breast - all very, very good 😍
7. Pod
8.4
3600 Sansom St (btw 36th & 37th), Philadelphia, PA
Asian Restaurant · University City · 107 tips and reviews
Lola: Pod lobster is delicious! Samurai Jack is strong and delicious.
Eric Glazer: Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice maki is a MUST. Also, Vegan Stephen is best veggie maki I've ever had.
dizberiq: Try the Seafood Fried Rice With Shrimp, Bay Scallops, Lobster And Egg - Fancy
8. The Dandelion
9.1
124 S 18th St (at Sansom St), Philadelphia, PA
English Restaurant · Center City West · 264 tips and reviews
Joe Doc: Fish and Chips are amazing...try them with a cask-conditioned English ale.
nicole: Had the trout and a friend had the roasted chicken.. Absolutely to die for... And don't forget to try a fancy cocktail!
Tammy Gordon: For brunch, order the beet cured salmon (trust me) and the poached egg with bubble & squeak. If there's a wait, head to the top floor bar and scope a seat instead.
9. Morimoto
8.8
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).
Kea Molnar: Amazing rock shrimp, kobe beef carpaccio, and sushi/sashimi tasting menu.
Ariel Nicole: This place is awesome. Any appetizer is delicious. Rock shrimp, duck duck duck, Kobe filet, all great entrees. The asparagus side is also delicious.
10. Buddakan
8.9
325 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA
Asian Restaurant · Center City East · 117 tips and reviews
Naif Mansour: It is my best Asian restaurant experience ever. Try the spicy shrimp for appetizer, shrimp dumpling& spring rolls.for main course the duck, black pepper beef & sweet shrimp walnut. donuts is good.
Rachel Garcia: Chilean sea bass...get it even if you don't love sea bass, it's absolutely fabulous. Calamari salad is also fabulous.
Hind R: Tuna spring roll, Edmami dumplings and their Dumpling donuts are so good.
11. 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!
CITY GRIT: Don't miss the Chili-Glazed Octopus or the Artic Char with Crispy Skin and Dill.
12. Anastasi Seafood
8.4
1101 S 9th St (9th And Washington), Philadelphia, PA
Seafood Restaurant · Bella Vista - Southwark · 19 tips and reviews
Princess Parker: Anastasi has great shrimp scampi, outstanding mussels and delicious ravioli. Also you should try their cosmos.
Lorraine Smith: Everything I've had here has been great!! The Oyster Rockefeller last night was amazing!
Campbell Bird: Really good, old school seafood spot. Had some great broiled crab cakes here.
13. The Continental Mid-Town
8.3
1801 Chestnut St (at 18th St.), Philadelphia, PA
New American Restaurant · Center City West · 200 tips and reviews
Eduardo: Try the Shrimp Tacos, Scallops, Ahi Tuna and the Quinoa Salad! Can't go wrong!
Jenny Kornblatt: INCREDIBLE food. Brussel sprouts are orgasmis, Chilean sea bass is to die for and the warm chocolate cake with salted caramel pretzel ice cream.. MELTING. Amazing food, amazing ambiance.
Fodor's Travel: The global tapas menu includes Korean tacos, French onion soup dumplings, and lobster mac 'n' cheese. Read more.
15. Little Fish
8.8
746 S 6th St (Fitzwater st), Philadelphia, PA
Seafood Restaurant · Bella Vista - Southwark · 28 tips and reviews
Nick Schiavi: Really creative dishes. Everything is good and I don't think you can go wrong. Cobia was amazing, dry aged strip steak with seasonal veggies was fantastic, and both the octopus and kamachi apps rock.
Eddy: Amazing seafood. Hearty portions. May need to wait (even if you have a reservation), but WELL worth it.
Ariel Herman: Fresh oysters and perfectly prepared fish. Small place so get a reservation. They do have one dessert, although it's not written on the menu. It's a BYOB.