Fodor's Expert Review La Peg
$$$$
Old City and Historic Downtown
Dinner
Peter Woolsey, whose tenured Bella Vista bistro, La Minette, is beloved by Francophiles, bet big on an out-of-the-way Penn’s Landing sequel named for his wife, Peggy. Housed in a former water pumping station, the digs are catnip for engineering and architecture nerds; rivet-studded I-beams crisscross the ceiling like a catwalk, and soaring arched windows overlook the brontosaurus hoof—like supports of the Ben Franklin Bridge. The menu hits a wide swath of comfort-food notes—New England clam chowder, pot roast, chicken and dumplings—with occasional Gallic flourishes. A spacious outdoor courtyard with a bar is in use for most of the year. The restaurant shares an address with the headquarters and main performance space of the FringeArts organization.
Quick Facts
140 N. Christopher Columbus Blvd.
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania
19106,
USA
215-375–7744
Known For:
- Waterfront views
- Impressive architecture
- Theatrical touches
Restaurant Details:
Rate Includes: No lunch Mon.-Sat.