The Best Local Restaurants in Philadelphia

Explore the best local restaurants in Philadelphia. From a traditional cheesesteak to international flavors, our Spotters have discovered the best places for every food lover. Enjoy the city's iconic cheesesteak at Dalessandro's Steaks & Hoagies, savor Korean barbecue at Kim's BBQ Restaurant or taste fresh sushi at Hokka Hokka. Discover these and many more local favorites for a delicious dining experience in Philadelphia.

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Sally

Friendly, local, tasty food!

"Sally" in Philadelphia is a casual and friendly restaurant that's also been named the Best New Restaurant of 2021...

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Bronwyn

Lepore

Apr 6, 2025

Chris Jazz Cafe

Live jazz and Southern cuisine

"Chris Jazz Cafe" in Philadelphia has been keeping the jazz flames alive in Center City for over 30 years. A night here is an absolute event...

Bars

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Bronwyn

Lepore

Apr 6, 2025

Herman’s Coffee

Coffee and more

"Herman’s Coffee" is in a former auto repair and car wash garage in Philadelphia. It's much more than just a coffee shop with espresso & yummy pastries...

Coffee & tea

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Snacks

Bronwyn

Lepore

Apr 6, 2025

Sassafras Bar

My favorite bar to meet friends

Considered the Grand Dame of neighborhood bars, "Sassafras Bar" in Philadelphia is dark and cozy, with a beautiful vintage wooden bar... A local favorite!

Bars

Restaurants

Snacks

Bronwyn

Lepore

Apr 6, 2025

Dizengoff

Satisfy your hummus craving

"Dizengoff" in Philadelphia makes just amazing hummus made by Star Chef Michael Solomonov. The best part is the warm pita bread...

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Snacks

Bronwyn

Lepore

Apr 6, 2025

Market at the Fareway

Farmers market re-imagined

The "Market at the Fareway" in Philadelphia isn't just a traditional farmers market: now you can also find several exciting restaurants here, too!

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Landis

Apr 6, 2025

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The Best Local Restaurants in Philadelphia

City guides by those who know the city in and out!

Our Locals' Favorite Restaurants

Bronwyn

Holly

You?

Doug

Jeff

Andrea

Rob

Cara

City guides by those who know their city best!

Why not just trust our Locals?

Bronwyn

Holly

You?

Doug

Jeff

Andrea

Rob

Cara

Sally

Friendly, local, tasty food!

Bronwyn

Lepore

Chris Jazz Cafe

Live jazz and Southern cuisine

Bronwyn

Lepore

Herman’s Coffee

Coffee and more

Bronwyn

Lepore

Sassafras Bar

My favorite bar to meet friends

Bronwyn

Lepore

Dizengoff

Satisfy your hummus craving

Bronwyn

Lepore

Market at the Fareway

Farmers market re-imagined

Jeff

Landis

Heading to Restaurants?

... for just €9.99

Going to Restaurants?

✓ Escape the Crowds

✓ Find Spots nearby

✓ Authentic Stories

... for just €9.99

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