Vernick is one of the best restaurants in Philly, with a formal dining room upstairs and a more casual bar below.

Pizzeria Beddia is a sit-down pizza spot in Fishtown with arguably the best pizza in the city, plus a natural wine list and excellent soft serve.

Zeppoli is an Italian BYOB in Collingswood that’s worth leaving the city for.

Jaxon is a neighborhood BYOB in Northern Liberties with a small, seasonal menu that’s great for both a special occasion or a casual weeknight dinner.

Suraya is a Lebanese spot in Fishtown that’s great for a date, brunch, or a big group dinner. Honestly, it’s great for everything.

Wm. Mulherin’s Sons is an Italian restaurant in Fishtown where you should go for a date or a nicer-than-usual weeknight dinner.

Southwark is a bar and restaurant in Queen Village that’s basically a 3-in-1, with a cocktail bar, a dressy dining room, and a casual back patio.

There’s no better place to sit outside and eat French food around Rittenhouse Square than Parc.

Hearthside is an American BYOB in Collingswood that you’ll be happy you drove across the river for.

Front Street is an all-day spot in Fishtown with a big patio, affordable cocktails, and way better food than you’d expect.

Audrey Claire is a Mediterranean spot in Rittenhouse and it’s one of our favorite BYOBs in the area.

There are a lot of places you can go for a cheesesteak in Philly, but John’s Roast Pork in South Philly is the best.

Martha in Fishtown has the three things we wish every bar had: a nice patio, great cocktails, and way better food than you’d expect.

Kensington Quarters is a nicer spot in Fishtown where you should go on a second or third date and definitely eat the burger.

Fette Sau in Fishtown serves some of the best barbecue in Philly, and has a spacious patio to eat and drink on.

The Love in Rittenhouse feels like a nicer version of a mall restaurant, but their pastas and fried chicken are some of the best around.