Special Occasions
Special Occasions
Page 2Alpen Rose
Alpen Rose is a fantastic steakhouse in Midtown Village. It looks like it was decorated by a librarian who opened a speakeasy.
Laurel
Laurel is an upscale French spot in East Passyunk that’s perfect for celebrating something big.
The Capital Grille
The Capital Grille is a Center City steakhouse with fancy fixtures, solid steaks, and large tables perfect for a business lunch.
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Spice Finch
Spice Finch is a Mediterranean spot in Rittenhouse that’s solid for everything from a client dinner to drinks at the bar.
Morimoto
Morimoto is a super expensive sushi place in Old City. Save it for a special occasion or when someone else is paying.
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.
River Twice
River Twice is an experimental tasting menu spot on East Passyunk that changes their menu every single night. It's great for birthdays, special occasions, and any night you want some of the most interesting food in the city.
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.
Tulip Pasta & Wine Bar
Tulip Pasta & Wine Bar is an Italian restaurant in Fishtown, serving small plates, incredible pasta, and wine from Wayvine Vineyards.
Brooklyn Bowl
Fishtown’s Brooklyn Bowl is a bowling alley with a concert space and it’s a great place to spend your night.
Ocean Prime
Ocean Prime is a steakhouse near City Hall with a massive bar that’s good for meeting coworkers or other business-related humans.
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.
Miss Rachel's Pantry
Miss Rachel’s Pantry in South Philly is a small BYOB that has a five-course, all-vegan $186 tasting menu. It's perfect for special occasions with your favorite bottle of red with some healthy small plates.
Oloroso
Oloroso is an upscale tapas place in Midtown Village where you should go for a special occasion or client dinner.
City Winery
Stumble into this Center City spot club on any night of the week and there’s a good chance that you’ll catch some great live music and eat some plates of pasta, burgers, and drink a glass of wine.
World Cafe Live
The food at World Cafe Live is pretty solid, with things like juicy lamb meatballs, and curry chicken sandwiches. And you can spend a casual weeknight or group hand being serenaded by some great live music.
Chris' Jazz Cafe
Chris’Jazz Cafe hosts jazz performances from Tuesdays to Saturdays and serves up some great sandwiches and mains named after jazz legends. Come here for a romantic and unique date night.
Fabrika
Fabrika is a Fishtown spot serving up homemade pasta, often hosts live cabaret and jazz performances and drag brunches.
Positano Coast
Positano Coast is one of the best spots in Old City to spend a birthday or any special occasions drinking good wine and eating great Italian food.
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.
Friday Saturday Sunday
Friday Saturday Sunday is a two-level American restaurant in Rittenhouse with a great bar that’s a must for a date night or dinner with a few friends.