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The mushroom soup, with foie gras toast on the side.
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The upstairs bar takes walk-ups. The natural-wine list runs deeper than the cellar list.
CuisineNew American
Price$$$$
Tasting menu$110-130
HoursWed-Sat 17:00-22:00
ChefChad and Hanna Williams
Book ahead30 days
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Address: 261 S 21st St, Philadelphia, PA 19103

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Vernick Food & Drink ★ 4.4

$$$$ Tasting A la carte $90-130New AmericanChef Greg Vernick

Vernick Food & Drink in Philadelphia is Greg Vernick's James Beard Best Chef Mid-Atlantic Rittenhouse bi-level brownstone, with the avocado toast.

OrderAvocado toast with chilli; whichever whole fish is on the wood fire that night.

Book21 days ahead

TipThe chef's counter on the second floor watches the open kitchen. Book it specifically when reserving.

Royal Sushi & Izakaya (omakase) ★ 4.7

$$$$ Tasting $175Japanese sushiChef Jesse Ito

Royal Sushi omakase in Philadelphia is Jesse Ito's eight-seat Queen Village sushi counter behind the front izakaya, on North America's 50 Best 2025.

OrderThe full 18-course omakase; trust the counter on the order, do not request swaps.

Book30 days ahead

TipResy opens at midnight 30 days out. Saturday seatings book in the first 60 seconds.

Ambra ★ 4.3

$$$$ Tasting $300-350ItalianChef Chris D'Ambro

Ambra in Philadelphia is Chris D'Ambro and Marina de Oliveira's 16-seat Italian tasting menu on South 4th in Queen Village, the city's most personal.

OrderThe full nine-course tasting; sit at the four-seat kitchen counter if it is available at booking.

Book30 days ahead

TipBook at exactly 30 days out, 10am on the venue site. Wednesday and Thursday clear faster than Saturday.

Fork ★ 4.1

$$$$ Tasting A la carte $75-100New AmericanChef John Patterson

Fork in Philadelphia is Ellen Yin's 1997 Old City flagship on Market Street, James Beard Outstanding Restaurateur 2022, a cornerstone of the city's modern.

OrderWhichever hand-cut pasta is on the seasonal menu; the roast duck if it appears.

Book14 days ahead

TipThe bar runs a separate menu and a half-price oyster happy hour weekday afternoons. Walk in for it.

Kalaya ★ 4.5

$$$$ Tasting A la carte $80-110ThaiChef Chutatip Nok Suntaranon

Kalaya in Philadelphia is Chutatip 'Nok' Suntaranon's James Beard Best Chef Mid-Atlantic 2022 Southern Thai room in Fishtown, on Palmer Street.

OrderKhua kling dry-fried pork; massaman curry; the coconut soup that runs from her mother's recipe.

Book14 days ahead

TipBook a week out on Resy. The 5pm seating clears quickest if you want a table without a wait.

Laser Wolf ★ 4.2

$$$$ Tasting $80 mixed grillIsraeliChef Michael Solomonov, Andrew Henshaw

Laser Wolf in Philadelphia is Michael Solomonov and Steve Cook's Israeli skewer-grill in Olde Kensington at Howard and Master, the casual sibling to Zahav.

OrderThe mixed grill plate with beef shipudim and lamb merguez; salatim spread to start.

Book14 days ahead

TipWalk in at the bar before 18:00 on a weeknight. Reservations stretch 2 weeks on Resy.

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