New American Restaurants in Philadelphia, PA

“The Love. was simply incredible! We came here with our 6 year old son. Our waiter was fabulous and very accommodating to our 6 year old which you don’t always find in Rittenhouse. The atmosphere was light and airy and the food was great! Make sure to try their Dubai Chocolate Sundae and if you’re going with children they do have special kids cups and will accommodate the menu for them.“

“The food and service were outstanding and the ambiance was perfect for our Anniversary dinner.“

“My girlfriend and I had the pleasure of attending a special fundraising dinner at Her Place Supper Club benefiting Sue's Produce Market, a beloved neighborhood business that we regularly shop at and genuinely love. Knowing that this dinner was organized to help support Sue's and keep this important community staple open made the experience even more meaningful. The evening featured a beautifully executed seven-course meal served in a communal dining setting, which created a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Sharing the experience with others who clearly care about the community added something truly special to the night. Every course was thoughtfully prepared, but the standout for me was the wagyu steak. It was absolutely incredible and easily my favorite dish of the evening. What impressed me most was seeing the chef and owner of Her Place Supper Club use her talent and platform to support a local business that so many people in the Rittenhouse area know and love. It was a wonderful example of a community coming together through great food for an important cause. A memorable dining experience, an outstanding meal, and a reminder of how powerful local support can be. Thank you to Her Place Supper Club for hosting such a meaningful event, and here's to continued support for Sue's Produce Market. ❤️🥕🍽️“

“This place is an amazingly different vibe. The food is unique. And delicious if you like to try different stuff. On Sunday they have this thing where you pay what you want for your food …not drinks. You still have to pay the tax based on the list price of your food choices as well as a 20% gratuity but that’s a considerable discount. But even with that type of incentive the food is so amazing you’re gonna want to pay something. This restaurant is great for vegetarian vegan dining and seafood dining. Great vibes.“

“Great food, music, and service!“

“Everything was perfect from the moment I entered. The front host greeted me with a welcoming smile. I dined at the bar. My bartender was incredibly knowledgeable and walked me through a beautiful meal. Service was top notch. The team work was beautiful to watch. Great attention to detail. The food absolutely amazing. 5 stars“

“One of the finest restaurants we’ve had the pleasure of experiencing. A++++++“

“We were there for a private party wedding. My partner and I are vegetarian and there is not a lot on the standing menu that is vegetarian or vegan friendly. However, we notified our server and he said he would talk to the chef. With a couple of exceptions of things that they could easily modify from the standing menu, they essentially created an entirely new vegetarian menu for us on the spot. And it was really out of this world. There were so many great and interesting flavors. The staff and kitchen really went out of their way to make sure we were served delicious food along with the rest of the party. There were also two children at our table and they made accommodations to the menu for the kids as well. I would return to Helm in a heartbeat. I did not catch our server's name but he was outstanding.“

“Great menu, nice bar scene!“

“This was our first time dining at Little Water. The menu is very limited with only 3 entrees, one of which is very pricey. My husband had the Wednesday special- fried chicken, which was a very generous portion and seemed to be very popular. We started with the sourdough bread, which was top notch. I had the halibut, which was delicious. We would definitely return but not consistently given the limited menu.“

“We loved the food, the service and the ambiance. We will be back when we visit Phila again.“

“Do yourself a favor. Go to Bad Brother and order the ribeye! This steak was superb. Perfectly cooked, great presentation, mildly smokey. I can go on and on! The atmosphere at Bad Brother is comfortable and welcoming. It feels like you're dining at a friend's house. As I said, do yourself a favor. You'll thank me later!!“

“Such a cute place and the food was absolutely amazing. My friends and I went for brunch and loved it. Highly recommend!“

“Friendly atmosphere . Great food and great service.“

“I had a great brunch. Loved the atmosphere. Food was excellent. I’ll definitely be back“

“Unique food, cozy, candlelit atmosphere. Our group enjoyed it tremendously. Highly recommend.“

“Everyone who was working there was genuinely friendly and the food is amazing. I definitely recommend the wild mushroom toast.“

“The shrimp smd the crab devil eggs was delicious 😋“

“Dope spot ....food great 👍🏾 nice vibes“

“2 people went for happy hour. $10 wine. And it was decent wine. Our 4 drinks and tempura apples with tax and tip were $85, which is $42.50 pp. That’s not really happy hour pricing. But the staff is nice. The place was clean and quiet.

While not strictly vegetarian, the food is vegetable forward.“

“Cozy atmosphere reminiscent of a speak easy. Apps were delicious…broccoli and potatoes. Pizza was excellent….thin, crispy crust with great toppings. Definitely on our list of new spots to go.“

“I recently celebrated a milestone birthday with a dinner at Elwood with family and friends. Chef Adam and Jenny were wonderful to work with and the meal was absolutely delicious. Everyone loved the venison scrapple amuse bouche. We shared several orders of perogies and cheese platters to kick off the meal, followed by a couple of orders of the tri- tip beef, the sea bass, and the rabbit, which are served family style with a whole host of accompaniments, including exceptional mashed potato that got rave reviews and deserves it's own mention. Several of the diners had never had rabbit, but they all tried it and it was a hit! I already have plans to come with some friends for an afternoon tea, and my husband and I will definitely be back for dinner and/or one of the dining events that Chef Adam hosts. Adam & Jenny, thank you for my birthday dinner one to remember!💖“

“I was so happy they have vegan options, which the museum has been unreliable about in the past. The menu was clearly labeled (vegan, vegetarian, gluten free, etc.). The cauliflower curry soup was especially good, and a tofu option to add to the salads was appreciated.“

“Great atmosphere, GREAT food selection and taste and service was awesome.....thanks Max!“

“You will not be disappointed, from the ambiance, the friendly, professional service and the delicious food!“

“Love FSC, the location is great, ambience and food are wonderful. The outdoor patio is very cute also just be careful they don't sit you in full sun. St upstairs for the first time, very cute area but need more than 1 server up there. Poor guy was running ragged handling all the tables, we had to wait awhile to put in order and never got offered refills since he was always too busy running food and taking orders.“

“Fun awesome food, service and atmosphere.“

“I had the Smoke Show pizza and it paired perfectly with the Goats Beard Alpha Acid Trip beer. Our server was excellent!! Highly recommend coming here! We will be back!“

“We traveled from Colorado and stumbled upon this place. We definitely lucked out. The atmosphere, the drinks, the people all deserve 5 stars or more. The bar tenders were fun to talk to and we felt right at home. They have great drink recommendations and my husband and I enjoyed the hour we spent just talking and hearing stories. Thank you for the good times“

“Best brunch in Philly! Everything is delicious!“

“Friendly Service and a great setting. Felt very laidback and comfortable there“

“Alice is a wonderful restaurant with incredible food, but with a very relaxed and friendly atmosphere. It is really a gem of a restaurant with dishes that are unique but thoughtfully crafted and really well prepared. I highly recommend Alice for great food and a really nice ambience.“

“Drinks are to margaritas 16.00 come on wow“

“Killer breakfast specials. Everything on the menu seems well-thought out and presented. Yummy place.“

“GLENN FIXED MY FRIENDS SHOE AND WAS AMAZING MADE AMAZING DRINKS YASSSSS WE LOVE GLENN“

“We had a good, not great meal here. For the price (which was considerable) we were definitely expecting a bit more. The cocktails were great and the service great, the food was a bit underwhelming. We went with the tasting menu instead of a la carte and found the dishes good, but not anything particularly special. They were very accommodating with an allergy which was very nice. I'd like to try the bar menu but probably don't need another dining room experience.“

“Amazing restaurant with excellent food and even better service! Everything was delicious, and Jimmy was an awesome server—friendly, attentive, and made our experience even better. Highly recommend Butcher Bar in Philly! We’ll definitely be back!“

“The food and surface here were exceptional! We had the Smashburger, wings, Greek goddess salad, and chicken Caesar wrap with fries olive, which were spectacular! The weight staff is very friendly and attentive, what a great find on our visit to Philly.“

“Our group of six had an absolutely wonderful meal! Focaccia and salad appetizers were delicious as were our main courses - tile fish, pasta, vegetable lasagna, and lamb. We finished up with one of each dessert, sharing with great pleasure. Our waitress Shannon was incredibly helpful, knowledgeable, and efficient and made a special evening even better. Would highly recommended this terrific restaurant to anyone who loves great food!“

“This is the 3rd time I have been to local 44 for brunch. We ordered the brussel sprouts, west philly breakfast (sub scrambled eggs), brunch burger. Very tasty - loved the fluffy eggs!
Great service from our server and server-in-training!
Will always return for brunch here“

“Food was absolutely amazing! Drinks were great too! You won’t be disappointed!“

“Celebrated a friend’s 50th birthday Saturday night and came here for dinner at 7:30pm. The hostess was friendly and our server was attentive. We shared a bunch of apps and they were all delicious!! (Edamame, shrimp pad thai, chicken lettuce wraps, chicken satay, and brussel sprouts) After dinner we went up to the roof top which was the perfect ambiance for a girls night out… drinking espresso martinis and enjoying the weather. We’ll definitely be back!!“

“We were looking for a restaurant near CHOP after an appointment and White Dog Cafe came highly recommended by several people we know. Being a brief, 4 block walk, we decided to check it out on a beautiful May evening. It did not disappoint! Stunning architecture and adorable doggie related decor coupled with the farm to table quality food that was evident in everything we tasted made it a big win. We will definitely go again!“

“Awesome fool and interesting wall art. Gotchu some of that Sunday Brunch. Grab a Mamosa while your at it.“

“Very authentic American cuisine, I really like it.“

“I recommend especially the University of Pennsylvania Sabrina location The view is so nice is Windows all around it's well lit the staff is so extraordinary the food is fantastic and it comes out fast the place is clean it was not hard to find a parking spot I give this place five stars“

“Cookie dough French toast was out of this world!!! Definitely recommend!!!!“

“The food was subpar. The prices are ridiculously high for the quality of the food. The service was average at best. Order a "vegan" burger for $17 which was just an impossible patty which came between a bunch that tasted and felt like cardboard. Also didn't come with fries. the drink photos in the menu are deceptive as they appear larger than the actual drinks received. Save yourself some money and have a better meal by going downstairs at the Grand Sierra Resort to Johnny Rockets.“

“It's hard not to enjoy the ambiance at La Croix overlooking Rittenhouse Square while in the background, there is live violin music. The Sunday brunch was enjoyable. We started with the devilled eggs, which had a unique, enjoyable undertone of saffron. Everyone at our table enjoyed their entrees, although I thought the hash brown in my Lobster hash brown was oily and flavorless. I think they missed the mark on dessert with the only true dessert option being a "make your own sundae". As it's a brand new brunch menu, I'm sure the kinks will be worked out. We would return!“

“Great food! Great atmosphere. Beautiful setting. Everyone that works here is super nice. Great beer as well!:)“