Expensive Restaurants in Philadelphia

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Expensive Restaurants in Philadelphia

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10 Arts by Eric Ripert
Even in a town filled with nationally-acclaimed chefs, the arrival... | Reserve Online
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$$$-$$$$
Bistro
Center City
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Alma de Cuba
A bit of scrolled ironwork greets diners, followed by a swank... | Reserve Online
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Latin American
Center City
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Bliss
Multitalented chef Francesco Martorella exercises his imagination... | Reserve Online
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Contemporary
Center City
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Blush
Yes, this place is pink, but not in a bordello kind of way. It's... | Reserve Online
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American
Main Line
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Brasserie Perrier
Another work by Georges Perrier, owner of Le Bec-Fin, this exuberant... | Reserve Online
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French
Center City
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Buddakan
This former post office has been transformed into a stylish restaurant... | Reserve Online
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Eclectic
Old City
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Capital Grille
It's only fair to question whether this is a restaurant or an... | Reserve Online
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Steak
Center City
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City Tavern
You can time-travel to the 18th century at this authentic re-creation...
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American
Old City
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Cucina Forte
Chef Maria Forte turns out plenty of Italian classics, including...
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Italian
South Philadelphia
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Derek's
Kobe beef meatballs, refried rock shrimp risotto, and crab cake... | Reserve Online
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American
Manayunk
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Devon Seafood Grill
Once you get past the crowded bar and into the vast dining room... | Reserve Online
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Seafood
Rittenhouse Square
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Ernesto's 1521 Cafe
A devoted clientele has helped transform this simple café... | Reserve Online
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Italian
Center City
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Fountain
Dining here is a cosmopolitan experience, blending pleasant... | Reserve Online
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Contemporary
Benjamin Franklin Parkway
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Friday Saturday Sunday
This neighborhood favorite was a player in Philadelphia's 1970s... | Reserve Online
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Contemporary
Rittenhouse Square
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Genji
For more than 20 years, Genji has earned a loyal following for...
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Japanese
Center City
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Georges
This restaurant looks as if it were transported brick by brick... | Reserve Online
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French
Main Line
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The Grill
Don't let the unassuming name fool you: this place is everything...
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Contemporary
Center City
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Il Portico
This elegant restaurant is next door to flashy Le Bec-Fin, so... | Reserve Online
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Italian
Center City
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Jake's
Owner-chef Bruce Cooper (his wife is Jake) has maintained a reputation... | Reserve Online
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American
Manayunk
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Lacroix
Eyebrows lifted when young, gastronomically adventurous Matthew... | Reserve Online
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Contemporary
Rittenhouse Square
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Le Bec-Fin
A few years ago, Georges Perrier took the Versailles-style decor... | Reserve Online
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French, Contemporary
Center City
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Marigold Kitchen
This retrofitted former boardinghouse more than a few blocks... | Reserve Online
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Contemporary
University City
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Monk's Cafe
Mussels are practically the national dish of Belgium. Whether...
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Belgian
Center City
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Morimoto
Stunningly expensive dishes created by celebrity chef Masaharu... | Reserve Online
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Japanese
Historic District
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Morton's, the Steakhouse
This classic steak house attracts many visitors familiar with... | Reserve Online
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Steak
Center City
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Oceanaire Seafood Room
Everything about this place is enormous, from the vast dining...
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Seafood
Center City
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Overtures
This intensely romantic room is the quintessential date-night...
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French
South Philadelphia
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Palm
Local movers and shakers broker deals here in the beige space... | Reserve Online
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Steak
Center City
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Petite Passion
You can eat like a king at paupers' prices at this intimate 50-seat...
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Contemporary
Center City
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Philadelphia Fish & Company
Chef Justin Rambo-Garwood is now in command of the menu at this... | Reserve Online
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Seafood
Old City
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Pif
The quintessentially French food here benefits from proximity...
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French
South Philadelphia
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Pod
The futuristic atmosphere of this restaurant (all-white tables... | Reserve Online
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Eclectic
University City
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Prime Rib
The glamorous 1940s atmosphere sets this steak house apart from... | Reserve Online
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Steak
Rittenhouse Square
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Rae
Somehow the powers behind Rae figured out how to create a warm... | Reserve Online
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Contemporary
University City
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The Saloon
For many years this classic wood-panel restaurant has been a...
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Steak
South Philadelphia
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Smith & Wollensky
Adjacent to the Rittenhouse Hotel, this lively outpost of a New... | Reserve Online
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Steak
Rittenhouse Square
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Striped Bass
This striking restaurant opened with a bang in 1994, then struggled...
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Seafood
Center City
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Susanna Foo
The displays of exotic orchids and contemporary Chinese art provide... | Reserve Online
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Chinese
Center City
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Tangerine
Although neither the interior nor the food are authentic Moroccan... | Reserve Online
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Moroccan
Old City
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Tequila's Restaurant
Chef Carlos Molina's menu includes authentic Mexican dishes such... | Reserve Online
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Mexican
Center City
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Tinto Wine Bar
Chef Jose Garces went to Spain to research food and wine for... | Reserve Online
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Spanish
Rittenhouse Square
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Vetri
Chef Mark Vetri blew into town from New York, where his cooking... | Reserve Online
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Italian
Center City
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The Water Works Restaurant
In the late 1800s, these neoclassical structures on the river... | Reserve Online
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Contemporary
Benjamin Franklin Parkway
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XIX (Nineteen)
The highest restaurant in Philadelphia—with panoramic views...
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Contemporary
Center City
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Xochitl
Don't be fooled by the guacamole made tableside—this is...
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Mexican
South Philadelphia
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Yangming
If you presumed that a Chinese restaurant set in a colonial building...
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Chinese
Main Line
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