Restaurant Week
You're hitting the tail end of Restaurant Week in Philly (over on Friday night, the 25th of September). Participating Center City restaurants will offer three-course dinners for $35 per person. Many of the restaurants will also offer 3 course lunches for $20 per person.
Italian
636 South Street, Philadelphia 19147
On South Street between 6th and 7th streets.
One of our favorite Italian restaurants. Bri loves the shrimp scampi, and swears by it every time. They also make a mean espresso martini. This is the restaurant that we went to when Carlos first met Bri's parents.
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Traditional Fine Mexican Dining (as opposed to Tex Mex or Mex American)
215.238.7280
408 South 2nd Street, Philadelphia 19147
On 2nd Street between Lombard and South Streets
Xochitl means "flower" in Nahuatl, an indigenous Mexican language of the Aztecs. This is where Bri and Carlos had their first date and where we told Bri's parents the big news about our engagement. The margaritas are superb, we also like the coctel de camerones (or shrimp cocktail). If you're feeling romantic, the parrillada is perfect for sharing - that's what did us in, or maybe it was the margaritas?
$$$
American -- appetizers, sandwiches, pizza, burgers, etc.
215.922.8484
3rd and Catherine (which is South of South Street)
Good beer selection, great fish & chips.
American Style Brunch/Diner
215.413.3999
735 South 10th St, Philadelphia 19147
10th and Fitzwater
This place is really close to the Bella Vista B&B. Good Coffee. Good Grub. Long lines on Saturdays and Sundays for brunch. Nice outdoor waiting area in an urban garden.
$$
Mediterranean
215.922.3553
603 S 4th St, Philadelphia 19147
South and 4th Streets
Simple, Mediterranean food like hummus, grape leaves, falafel, lamb, etc. The prices are good and so is the food.
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Vegan Cuisine
611 South 7th Street, Philadelphia 19147
On 7th between South and Bainbridge
215.923.6117
This is a vegan's dream restaurant, and if you're not vegan you won't miss your red meat for a minute. They only serve dinner. Try the Key Lime Pie Martini.
$$$
Cheesesteaks
following up on the heels of the vegan cuisine, are a Philly favorite (but not a Bri favorite... nasty, greasy, cheez wiz "wit" or "wit'out". There are plenty of places to choose from, and visit here for tips on ordering.
Nearby is Jim's on South Street, or if your feeling adventurous (or want to walk off that sandwich) you can head over to the Italian Market neighborhood (also where there is the largest Mexican community in Philadelphia to go to the famous Pat's King of Steaks. We highly discourage patronizing the neighboring Geno's due to its owner's offensive remarks.
215.928.1911
400 South Street, Philadelphia 19147
On South and 4th
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215.468.1546
1237 East Passyunk Avenue, Philadelphia 19147
On 9th Street, where Passyunk & Wharton cross
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