For the best dining experience in the city, come to The Capital Grille. This is an upscale restaurant that is expensive, but there's no doubt that this is the best place to enjoy a steak. The food here is well flavored and cooked just right. The service is 5-star. The staff is professional and polite. The restaurant features a good wine list. Ask your server for a good pairing option and you won't be let down.
SouthHouse is a convivial restaurant and bar that fosters friendly banter and shenanigans over American food and drinks. Amid the laid-back vibe of this joint, you can gorge on classic BBQ pulled pork tacos or play it safe with some amazing sandwiches. The best part is that most of the menu also has gluten-free and vegetarian options. Quench your thirst with one of the 12 taps of beer brews, or order wine for more fancy libations.
This trendy sushi bar in Washington Square West is leading the way through the sushi maze. A bustling restaurant on most nights, Fat Salmon Sushi is spacious enough to accommodate large groups. With some gentle mood-lighting with neon accents, sushi-eating acquires a hip status. Choose from a large variety of rolls and gorge on the fresh sashimi platter. Seal the deal with delicious sake or the quirky fried ice cream for good measure.
Interstate Drafthouse is a popular bar in the Fishtown region. The bar is a great place to socialize and sip some great ales and delicious food bites. Their elaborate drink menu has specialties like Flying Dog Gonzo, Bell's Oberon and Shiner Bock. Their food menu has specialties like Interstate Cheddar Burger, Chicken Panini and Bourbon glazed Fillet. A must visit bar for great atmosphere, exclusive drink menu and great service.
Roy-Pitz Barrel House is an ideal place to tipple on fabulous craft beer, cider and wine. Its industrial chic décor comes with barrels that are actually used to age their beverages and artworks by the illustrator who design's Roy-Pitz's bottles and merchandise. It also a great spot to nosh on elevated pub grub where ingredients are procured fresh from local farms. Take a sip of their sours such as Berlina Blue and Nice Dreams Blueberry or lagers like Best Blonde and Ludwig's Revenge. With about 16 rotating beers on taps, there is a lot to choose from.
Bourbon & Branch is the brainchild of chef and owner Alex Carbonell. This Northern Liberties taverna-inspired restaurant has an altar from a closed church as their bar. It has an impressive list of 80 distinct whiskeys which are served in one ouncer pegs. Besides bourbons, there are 17 draft brews and signature cocktails as well. This bi-level establishment has regular live music at their upstairs room and the eclectic line up ranges from folk to indie and bluegrass to hip hop. Their menu is a spin-off on traditional American and European taverna fares and includes with the likes of Bourbon-Glazed Seitan, Shepherd's Pie, Bangers and Mash, Beer Brined Buffalo Wings, Pulled Pork Sandwich, The Tree Hurger, 4 Pigs and The Wild Mushroom. Enjoy the happy hours with drinks like The Flaming Ricky, The Hemingway, Irish Jolly and Bueno Pinga Calor. The jam jar lights and wooden accents gives this resto-bar a cozy look. If you are looking for great comfort food, libations and good music, then head here for a memorable time.