Condesa is an excellent, upscale Mexican restaurant in the lobby of the Pod Hotel.

Located on the bottom floor of the newest Comcast Tower, a meal at seafood spot Vernick Fish is a perfect choice for almost any situation.

It’s nearly impossible to get into Steve & Cookie’s, but if you can it’s one of the best places to eat down the shore.

Attico is a rooftop in Center City that almost feels like it should be in Miami.

Stratus is the loungey rooftop bar on top of the Hotel Monaco in Old City.

Laurel is a tasting menu spot in East Passyunk that’s perfect for celebrating something big.

As long as you’re prepared to spend a lot, go to Barclay Prime for the best steaks in Philly.

Butcher & Singer is a steakhouse in Center City where you should go when someone else is picking up the tab.

Assembly is the coolest rooftop bar in Philly.

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.

With its purple walls and loungey feel, Sampan may feel a bit outdated, but the pan-Asian food more than makes up for that.

Giuseppe & Sons is a two-floor Italian spot in Center City that’s part casual lunch shop and part upscale restaurant.

If you’re in Rittenhouse and need a spot for Happy Hour, a date, and/or dinner with a group, go to Alma de Cuba.

Harp & Crown in Rittenhouse has private dining rooms and bowling lanes, which makes it a good spot for to go all out for a special occasion.

Frankford Hall in Fishtown is a huge German beer hall that’s perfect for day drinking, with food, games and plenty of beer.

Mission Taqueria is a bright and airy Mexican spot in Center City where you should go for Happy Hour or a casual date.