Enjoy your favorite sport with delectable seafood. Voted as one of the best sports bars in North America, Chickie’s & Pete’s provides the very definition of a fun night with friends. The menu has given the classics a crustacean twist with nachos and Cheesesteaks topped with heaps of delicious crab meat. Munch on crab fries and lobster pizza as you watch exciting sporting events on their screens. You can also try their salads, burgers, and hearty pizzas, and wash your meal down with refreshing beer.
Bringing a bit of the Caribbean to the city, Bahama Breeze is a lively spot to relish the eclectic cuisine from these islands. Their extensive menu with its tropical flavors will entice your palate and will make you want more. Enjoy their happy hours with delectable concoctions that are specially handcrafted by their bartenders. Listen to live music and sway a bit along with family and friends in tow.
Located in Rittenhouse Square, Jet Wine Bar is evidently quite passionate about wines. The trendy wine bar is home to an impressive, well-considered wine list featuring vinos hailing from most wine capitals of the world - reds, whites, roses and Champagnes all are well represented on the menu. These gorgeous wines are sure to transport you to the idyllic vineyards they come from. To nosh along with these impressive libations, there's a limited but fantastic selection of finger foods such as sandwiches, cheese platters, meat platters and much more. The service is impeccable and the prices are quite fair. If you're a wine person, Jet Wine Bar is not to be missed.
Raw Sushi & Sake Lounge is a hip and happening restaurant in Philadelphia's Midtown Village. This contemporary restaurant and lounge welcomes you with its Japanese lamps floating down from a bamboo ceiling, giving a warm glow on its suede couches and hardwood floors, shades of red, orange and gold walls give a coziness to the dining rooms, while their glass bar perched atop a green tile wall is a sign of the chic lounge area. Every dish showcases creativity and zest of a classical Japanese dish such as the shrimp tempura with almond topping, salmon teriyaki is accompanied with chicken and beef and the Kobe beef carpaccio is flavored with wasabi dressing and Asian pears. The sushi menu has Raw's own creations as well like the salmon hako, consisting of salmon, eel, avocado and plum sauce in a bamboo frame or the kingdom of eel roll – California roll wrapped in eel and drizzled with eel sauce. Their sake bar has an extensive list of exotic sakes to suit the tastes of first timers to sake connoisseurs.
Houlihan's Cherry Hill is a well rounded dining establishment. Original artworks, brick walls and a monthly curated music selection sets the tone for a lively ambiance. Their American menu is all about cooking from scratch and is inspired from various cuisine from all across the globe. Small portions, light bites or comfort food, you will find something for everyone here. Enjoy happy hours with craft beers, martinis, wines and cocktails. Their wine and cocktail list changes daily adding an interesting mix for those who love their drinks.
Kaminski's is a family-owned sports bar located in Cherry Hill. The groovy bar is known for its delectable American cuisine like Autumn Harvest salad, Falafel Taco and Tuscan pizza, all featuring bold flavors and spices. There is a special brunch menu as well. Team your toothsome meals with chilled alcoholic beverages, that effortlessly complement the inventive flavors. The spacious convivial bar entertains its guests with soothing live music, making your evening utterly delightful. With so much in store for you, Kaminski's can be your next evening destination.
Fountain Porter keeps it simple with its menu that features meats, pickled dishes, cheeses, and burgers. Burgers are a must-have here and can be enjoyed at just $5. The bar also serves 20 craft beers on draft which you can enjoy while listening to some records.
Just off the Delaware Expressway, Sweet Lucy's Smokehouse is a BBQ lover's haven. Opened in 2005 by Jim and Brooke Higgins, their slow cooked meats on an hickory smoke pit are delicious and juicy. The rustic ambiance is welcoming and the aroma of smoking meat is tantalizing in this restaurant. Their meats and poultry have a distinct pink color to it as they are cooked in a closed pit and slow cooked for several hours. Dig into their Memphis Baby Back Ribs, Smoked Kielbasa and BBQ Pulled Chicken along with their sides such as Dixie Coleslaw, Spicy Collard Greens and Mashed Sweet Potatoes. You can also have their BBQ delights as sandwiches as well. Take a sip of a craft brew, wine or a choice drink from their fully stocked bar.
Built in 1837 by William Strickland (famous architect of The Merchants' Exchange Building and The U.S. Mint), the National Mechanics Building is a prized landmark in Philadelphia. The building has been home to a variety of businesses; once the Mechanics National bank, a church, and a club. Now, the historic landmark is one of the city's most popular bars and restaurant. Keeping with the old-world feel, the bar has created a warm but quirky atmosphere filled with off-kilter accents and peculiar decor from home-made light fixtures to strange wall hangings. One thing not reflective of the peculiar history is the food and beer menu, which is brimming with fresh and local cuisine. Featuring gastro pub favorites like grilled flank steak with steak frites and seasonal vegetables, the National veggie burger (house favorite) and nostalgic dishes like home-made tomato soup with grilled cheese make this local pub a must-see. The beer menu is filled with local, national and international brews that will make any beer-lover rejoice in the heart of the Old City. Check out the happy hour on weekdays from 5p-7p for great prices on food and selected beers.
Lucky's Last Chance is a bi-level restaurant and pub that is known for their gourmet burgers and craft beers. It is decked with vintage beer poster and has an eclectic look that is alluring. Dig into their dishes like My Boy Bleu, Joocey Lucy, Mak Attack, The Inferno and Buffalo Wing Burger. You will know they are not your average burgers. Their beer list keeps on rotating and features more than 25 varieties at one time.
Xhale Lounge founders Mike Kellett and Brad Helder have created another gem in the heart of San Francisco's Fishtown. Bottle Bar East is truly a guzzlers' paradise, featuring more than 800 ales housed up in beautiful coolers and growlers, while an exciting gastropub-inspired bill of fare keeps the unexpected hankerings at bay. This lively craft beer spot has emerged as one of the neighborhood's favorite social spots, with foosball tables and dart boards providing unbeatable entertainment along with their chilled libations. Along with their exhaustive craft beers and amusement options, Bottle Bar East also supports the local artists by providing a breezy space to showcase their art works.
Carrying the legacy of whiskey and liquor magnate W.M.Mulherin, this restaurant and hotel is no less than a heritage institution. Offering a fine dining experience with a globally inspired seasonal menu, the chefs take great care in creating alluring dishes, adding to them some bold flavors and the best of ingredients, and presenting them artfully. With the appetizing food comes a wide range of alcoholic beverages like draft beers, creative craft cocktails and a list of delicious wines. Nestled above the restaurant, the rustic rooms with city views are ideal for spending some quiet time amid the bustle of the city. Whether it is an elegant dinner or a tranquil time with loved ones in the heritage hotel, this place is a must-visit.