Zahav is an Israeli restaurant in Old City/Society Hill that’s become a Philly institution.

Fork is a big, seasonal American spot in Old City where you should go for a celebratory group dinner.

High Street on Market in Old City is a bakery/restaurant that works for just about any time of day.

Morimoto is a sushi place in Old City that’s super expensive, so you should save it for a special occasion or when someone else is paying.

Han Dynasty is a Sichuan Chinese place in Old City that works great for big groups or a casual weeknight dinner.

Amada is a Spanish tapas spot in Old City where you should on a date or for Happy Hour.

IBG is a seasonal beer garden in Old City with bar food, corn hole, and lots of Philly brews.

Common Wealth is one of the few places in Philly where you can get actually good Southern food.

Lucha Cartel is a dive bar in Old City that serves Mexican food and strong drinks.

La Peg is an American pub set inside the Fringe Arts building that turns into a huge beer garden during the summer.

Farmicia is a casual restaurant in Old City with a good Happy Hour and perfectly decent comfort food.

Royal Boucherie is a small, dark French place in Old City that works for a date or Happy Hour.

Revolution House is a historically-themed bar and restaurant with a second-floor rooftop in Old City.

Forsythia is a small plates spot in Old City that looks like a French garden and has a long list of natural wines.

Khyber Pass Pub is an Old City institution with cheap beers, live music, and great cajun food.

Old City Beer Garden is essentially an empty lot with a tiki shack for a bar. It’s perfect.