Dinner with the Parents
Dinner with the Parents
Page 2Kim's BBQ
Located in Olney, Kim’s Restaurant serves dumplings, noodle dishes, and hot pots that are the best in the neighborhood.
CinCin Restaurant
Chestnut Hill's CinCin is a solid option if you’re in the mood for pad thai, spring rolls, and sizzling roasted duck any day of the week that ends in a “y”.
Chestnut Hill Grill
Chestnut Hill Grill has a fun outdoor setup where you can bring a large group on a casual weeknight to eat comfort meals in an artsy space.
Jansen
Jansen in Mt. Airy is a great fine-dining spot that'll never leave you with second thoughts when paying your bill.
Barcelona Wine Bar
Barcelona Wine Bar is the biggest restaurant on East Passyunk, and serves wine, tapas, and an olive oil cake that we can't stop dreaming of.
The Best Tasting Menus In Philly For Under $100
The next time you want the restaurant to do the ordering for you, try these 10 affordable tasting menus.
In Riva
East Fall's In Riva has a garden-like patio and views of the Schuylkill River. They serve great wood-fired pizza.
Han Dynasty
Han Dynasty Sichuan dishes are all over Philly. But, Manayunk's location is the most lowkey for a casual weeknight meal of noodles and stir fry.
Sakana Omakase Sushi
Sakana is a casual Japanese BYOB in Queen Village with one of the most affordable omakase options in the city.
Morimoto
Morimoto is a super expensive sushi place in Old City. Save it for a special occasion or when someone else is paying.
Umami Steak and Sushi Bar
Umami Steak and Sushi Bar is a Japanese restaurant in Old City that's great for a casual night of sushi or a lively omakase experience.
Lacroix Restaurant at The Rittenhouse
Lacroix is an international restaurant in the Rittenhouse Hotel with very fancy food and exceptional service.
Rittenhouse Grill
Rittenhouse Grill is an old-school steakhouse that puts decadent food and decor front and center.
Nan Xiang Xiao Long Bao
Nan Xiang Xiao Long Bao is a buzzy Cherry Hill, NJ spot that has some of the best pan-fried and soup dumplings in our neck of the woods.
Restaurant Aleksandar
Restaurant Aleksandar is an Eastern European restaurant on Rittenhouse Square perfect for a dinner of short rib pasta or pierogies and impressive cocktails.
Sweet Lucy’s Smokehouse BBQ
Sweet Lucy’s Smokehouse BBQ is a Northeast spot where you can sit at farmhouse picnic tables with a group of friends and dive into some smoked meats and hearty sides.
Lark
Head to this Mediterranean spot in Bala Cynwyd for a date night, birthday dinner, or an evening when you want a view of the Schuylkill River that's just as good as your food.
Her Place Supper Club
Her Place Supper Club in Center City feels like the best dinner party you've ever been to, and it's a great place to enjoy a fancy night out with a few friends.
Ambrosia Ristorante BYOB
Ambrosia Ristorante is a casual Center City Italian BYOB where you can eat bowls of mussels in a saffron broth, and mushroom risotto with a large group of friends or a casual date.
Estia
This Midtown Village Greek spot has multiple rooms, including a private one that fits up to 12 people, where you can share fried calamari with marinara, a couple of mezze like potato skordalia and salmon tartare, and plenty of wine.
Fork
Fork is a big, seasonal American spot in Old City where you should go for a celebratory group dinner.
Vernick Food & Drink
Vernick Food & Drink is one of our go-to restaurants in Philly. The cozy spot has incredible food, a formal dining room upstairs, and a more casual bar below.
Zahav
Zahav is an Israeli restaurant in Society Hill that's a Philly institution and a celebratory spot to have some silky hummus, fluffy laffa bread, and tender cuts of meat.