American Restaurants

This corner restaurant space has worn many hats, but the latest one, thanks to Shari and Kip Wade, looks like a keeper. There's a long, lively eat-in bar in front and the back is a narrow room opening onto a patio. The food is seasonal and imaginative, and the wine list, though limited, is not pricey. The crowd---which is made up of locals, but with a few suburban couples thrown in---chows down on salads of local tomatoes with fennel, or warm peaches and mascarpone; crisp fried smelts; and the house special, grilled double-smoked pork loin with orange blossom glaze. The …

The breathtaking view of the Swann Memorial Fountain is one of the many amenities enjoyed when dining in the Swann Lounge in the Four Seasons Hotel. Serving afternoon tea becomes a social event and feast of finger sandwiches, scones, and chocolate-dipped strawberries. The central fireplace and warm woods make a perfect backdrop for the Continental fare which features classic onion soup gratinee and roasted pork chops.

Nestled in the center of majestic brownstones, contemporary cafes, and the natural beauty of Rittenhouse Square lies Twenty Manning. The modern dining room, outdoor café, and spacious bar gives a location for every diner’s taste. A bevy of seafood creations like spicy calamari, sushi dishes and oysters work for starters, however, the entrees get more into the Asian-fusion mix, offering roasted duck and seared Szechuan salmon.

Situated above the busy Avenue of the Arts, XIX Nineteen features a gorgeous view of the sparkling skyline with floor to ceiling windows. Covered in original frescoes, the century-old rotunda has a massive pearl chandelier above the giant mosaic-encrusted round raw bar which gives the space a traditional feel. Diners can experience oysters from a variety of the best East Coast locales or a traditional selection of shrimp cocktail.

Devil's Alley has been a rittenhouse hotspot since it opened. Drawing a high volume lunch crowd Devil's alley also offers a full service comfort food menu and bar featuring local draft beers and most popular liquor brands. The Alley has an open air casual concept bringing the outside indoors with trees in the dining room reaching to the ceiling on the second floor past the plant lined terrace overlooking the downstairs. Overall the Alley is industrial and edgy with pops of red lights wooden benches and plenty of flying pigs.

JJ Bootleggers is one of Pennsylvania’s first moonshine themed restaurants located in our country’s birth place, Philadelphia. The bar offers a great selection of libations but likes to focus on moonshine and moonshine signature cocktails. We did not forget about the beer lovers as we offer ten rotating drafts and a wide selection of canned and bottled beers.

Step back in time and savor a slice of history while dining on Dante & Luigi’s “Old World” Italian fare. Established in 1899, this gem of the Italian Market District was the first stop for many of Philadelphia’s Italian immigrants. Today it draws a new crowd of guests who make it their own first stop for fresh and authentic Italian cuisine. Sepia-tinted stills of another age grace the walls as sun washes in to bring new life to this classic eatery. Patrons recommend favorites like the Gnocchi Romano, the Osso Buco, and the Seafood Cioppino. Come and taste what the …