12 of Philadelphia’s outstanding spots for celebrating special occasions
Maybe you got engaged on the steps at the Philadelphia Museum of Art or just picked up the keys to your first rowhouse. It could be that your kid is (finally) toilet trained, or that your noisy neighbor moved away. Sometimes, simply surviving another Tuesday can be an occasion to celebrate over a restaurant meal.
It doesn’t have to be fancy. What makes an occasion special isn’t an arbitrary date on the calendar—it’s the decision to celebrate. Luckily, Philadelphia bursts with places where the food and atmosphere lend themselves to living it up. Grab dinner and a jazz show at a swinging North Broad Street faithful. Opt for a quieter night at a critically acclaimed, plant-based gem in Midtown Village. Or splurge on a swanky steakhouse that presides over a corner of Rittenhouse Park.
Whether you’re after an intimate spot for an anniversary date or a convivial atmosphere for a boisterous reunion, Philadelphia has you covered with these 12 celebration-worthy restaurants.
Restaurants: | Estia - Philadelphia, Amada PHL, Jean-Georges Philadelphia Tasting Menu… |
Price Range: | $$$ - $$$$ |
Cuisines: | Greek, Spanish, Fusion / Eclectic… |
Neighborhoods: | Center City, Old City… |
Estia - Philadelphia
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Amada PHL
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Jean-Georges Philadelphia Tasting Menu
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Veda - Modern Indian Bistro
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Fork - Philadelphia
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Talula’s Garden
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El Vez
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Positano Coast by Aldo Lamberti
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Barclay Prime
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