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Best Restaurants In Philadelphia

By: Antoinette Regulus

Break Studios Contributing Writer

Have you been wishing for a convenient list of the best restaurants in Philadelphia? Well, here it is. Philadelphia is well-known for cheese steaks, hoagies, cheese sauce and soft pretzels. The city is also home to a number of highly-rated fine dining establishments. If you’re planning a trip to the City of Brotherly Love in the near future, peruse this list to gain some perspective on the best restaurants in Philadelphia.  

  1. Devon Seafood Grill. First on the list of the best restaurants in Philadelphia is Devon Seafood Grill. When it comes to seafood, this restaurant definitely one to try. This eatery offers fine wines and mixed cocktails to go along with your food selections. Devon Seafood Grill boasts a menu which includes live Maine lobster, jumbo crab cakes, Alaskan halibut, steamed clams, shrimp sushi rolls, fresh oysters and smoked salmon. For dessert, try the coconut crème caramel. The restaurant also features Sunday brunch, happy hour and valet parking. Visit Devon Seafood Grill at 225 S. 18th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103-6141.
  2. Fountain. The next entry on the list of the best restaurants in Philadelphia is Fountain, which is located in the city’s Four Seasons Hotel. Fountain received Forbes Travel Guide’s 5-star award in 2010.  Fountain’s Swann Lounge features a baby grand piano Menu selections include beef filet, sautéed lamb chops, roast veal porterhouse, grouper filet and grilled venison. Lunch selections include lobster salad, organic chicken and prime beef. For dessert, try the apple cider sorbet or the chocolate soufflé. You’ll find the Four Seasons Hotel at One Logan Square, Philadelphia, PA 19103-6933.
  3. Buddakan. Rounding out the list of the best restaurants in Philadelphia is Buddakan, which features Asian cuisine. Enjoy delicious meals such as grilled dry aged beef, pan-seared sea bass, wok cashew chicken, Mongolian barbeque beef, grilled lamb chops, duck breast, shrimp stir fry and tea smoked spareribs. Don’t forget to sample their amazing desserts: chocolate caramel tart, Japanese baby green peaches, or warm chocolate cake. Buddakan is located at 325 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106. 

These are, without question, some of the best restaurants in Philadelphia. Be sure to stop by one or all of these locations if you want to experience some of the finest dining the city has to offer.

 

Posted on: Mar. 12, 2011