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The 15 Best Dining Spots for Center City Restaurant Week

Where to find the best lunch and dinner deals around the city

by Ernest Owens Updated
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Center City Restaurant Week begins Sunday, January 21st and will run until Saturday, February 3rd, a food-packed span that’s nearly two weeks. But where to go? The restaurant selection in this semiannual event is notoriously all over the place — some restaurants in the lineup are certifiably good, others not so much. More importantly, perhaps, is that the deals offered can be pleasingly cheap, but they can also be disappointingly expensive, as in when you are asked to pay more for a Restaurant Week meal than you normally would for the same food during the rest of the year.

A few ground rules: Discounted parking is available for guests at $10 or less at participating lnterpark, BexPark by Brandywine Realty Trust, Philadelphia Parking Authority or LAZ Parking facilities from 4:45 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. Dinners (3-course, prix-fixe) — will be $45 or $60, with lunches (2-course, prix-fixe) generally $20. We’ve waded through your more than 100 choices to find the best deals with the best food, with an emphasis on places that are just plain delicious.

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Oltremare

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Making its grand debut at Restaurant Week, this new restaurant from Townsend Wentz is an exploration of Italian seafood. Diners will have a true fine-dining experience that doesn’t hold back on its offerings of dazzling pasta, fish, and vegetables reimagined.

2121 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103
445-223-2093
445-223-2093
A dish of Italian seafood.
Dinner at Oltremare.
Oltremare

Kook Burger & Bar

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This is the ultimate option for those looking for sizzling certified Angus beef burgers that are perfectly complimented alongside massive truffle fries. Kook Burger & Bar is a fun place with Instagram-friendly vibe and larger-than-life portions — proving that Restaurant Week doesn’t have to be so stuffy.

2102 Market St (21st and Market St), Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 930-1315
(215) 930-1315

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Bolo

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A more recent addition to Restaurant Week, Bolo is one of the swankiest restaurants to eat and drink Latin American culinary favorites. Come try their Ecuadorian shrimp ceviche, oxtail croquetes, and pernil, stay for the city’s only rum bar.

2025 Sansom Street, PA 19103
(267) 639-2741
(267) 639-2741

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Restaurant Aleksandar

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Experimental, modern, and downright delicious — this is one of the dynamic spots in Rittenhouse that’s got a lot to say (and serve). For diners wanting to shake-up their typical Restaurant Week plans, come here to try contemporary European cuisine that could also incorporate a soul food flare at any moment from chefs Montana Houston and J’amir Wimberly-Cole.

126 S 19th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 279-7738
(215) 279-7738
A wide spread of plated dinner entrées on a wooden table that includes duck, pasta, chilled shrimp, and pasta.
Dinner at Restaurant Aleksandar.
Restaurant Aleksandar.

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Pumpkin BYOB

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One of the most daring BYOBs in this year’s Restaurant Week line-up, Pumpkin is a fun option for diners looking for something experimental, casual, and lively. Their seasonal menu options are dietarily flexible, delicious, and plentiful for the pickiest eaters who still want to have a good time.

1713 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 545-4448
(215) 545-4448

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a.kitchen

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With an award-winning restaurant, Ellen Yin’s commitment to showing off seasonal ingredients makes a.kitchen one of the best spots for Restaurant Week. Their prix-fixe menu will give diners a taste of their finest seafood, salads, and succulent meats — and one can’t deny their amazing cocktails.

135 South 18th Street, PA 19103
(215) 825-7030
(215) 825-7030

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Rex at the Royal

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A cajun sensation, Rex at the Royal doesn’t hold back from its southern culinary influences. Come here to try spicy seafood, Bayou dishes, and spirit-forward cocktails that will make you feel as if you’re in New Orleans during the Mardi Gras.

1524 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19146
(267) 319-1366
(267) 319-1366

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The Avenue at Giuseppe & Sons

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A Restaurant Week staple, this fast-paced Italian restaurant is perfect for large crowds who love the classics with red gravy. Come here to celebrate a fall birthday or get get a dinner party situated for a night of big meatballs, generous pasta portions, and lively bar.

1523 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA 19102
(215) 399-9199
(215) 399-9199
A spread of Italian and seafood dishes.
Dinner at Giuseppe & Sons.
Giuseppe & Sons

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Dolce Italian

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One of the most romantic date night options in the Restaurant Week bunch, Dolce Italian is elegant, intimate, and serves some of the most consistent Italian cuisine in the area. Pro-Tip: It’s located in the luxurious W Hotel — book a room or check out the expansive bar lounge nearby to keep the party going.

1437 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19102
(215) 608-3000
(215) 608-3000

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Loch Bar

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This new addition to Center City has been impressing diners with their generous seafood portions, tasty charbroiled oysters, and well-seasoned fish. Add a tower to upgrade your raw bar experience — and take advantage of the fact that this spot stays open until 2 am.

301 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19147
(215) 267-8272
(215) 267-8272

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South

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This is the must-go-to for those looking for soul food during Restaurant Week. South has been in the business for years and have become the place for those who want undeniably divine fried chicken, baked macaroni and cheese, perfect collard greens, and ambiance of a jazz bar done right.

600 North Broad Street, PA 19130
(215) 600-2049
(215) 600-2049

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Hard Rock Cafe

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Come here for the awesome comfort food (such as their perfectly crunchy chicken sandwiches and juicy burgers), stay for the lively musical vibes and imaginative cocktails. This is the spot for diners to go for a more casual Restaurant Week experience.

1113 Market St (at N 12th St), Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 238-1000
(215) 238-1000

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The Morris

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A newer spot in the Restaurant Week line-up that’s already making a name for itself as an emerging place to eat for dinner. Don’t miss out on their well-prepared rabbit pot pie, tasty deviled eggs, and love for anything with mushrooms.

225 South 8th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19106
(215) 238-2160
(215) 238-2160

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Forsythia

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The ultimate place to dine for French cuisine during Restaurant Week, this popular spot has transcended itself into edible sophistication in Old City. There’s much to appreciate at Forsythia — whether its their succulent duck or well-regarded passion for crepes — it’s guaranteed to impress even the most meticulous restaurant goers.

233 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19105
(215) 644-9395
(215) 644-9395

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Amada

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The definitive OG of Restaurant Week — Jose Garces’ Amada is in a culinary league of its own. Popular Spanish tapas (that includes seafood, chorizo, and steak) on their expansive menu has kept it a mainstay in Old City for years.

217-219 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 625-2450
(215) 625-2450

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Oltremare

2121 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103

Making its grand debut at Restaurant Week, this new restaurant from Townsend Wentz is an exploration of Italian seafood. Diners will have a true fine-dining experience that doesn’t hold back on its offerings of dazzling pasta, fish, and vegetables reimagined.

2121 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103
445-223-2093
445-223-2093
A dish of Italian seafood.
Dinner at Oltremare.
Oltremare

Kook Burger & Bar

2102 Market St (21st and Market St), Philadelphia, PA 19103

This is the ultimate option for those looking for sizzling certified Angus beef burgers that are perfectly complimented alongside massive truffle fries. Kook Burger & Bar is a fun place with Instagram-friendly vibe and larger-than-life portions — proving that Restaurant Week doesn’t have to be so stuffy.

2102 Market St (21st and Market St), Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 930-1315
(215) 930-1315

Bolo

2025 Sansom Street, PA 19103

A more recent addition to Restaurant Week, Bolo is one of the swankiest restaurants to eat and drink Latin American culinary favorites. Come try their Ecuadorian shrimp ceviche, oxtail croquetes, and pernil, stay for the city’s only rum bar.

2025 Sansom Street, PA 19103
(267) 639-2741
(267) 639-2741

Restaurant Aleksandar

126 S 19th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Experimental, modern, and downright delicious — this is one of the dynamic spots in Rittenhouse that’s got a lot to say (and serve). For diners wanting to shake-up their typical Restaurant Week plans, come here to try contemporary European cuisine that could also incorporate a soul food flare at any moment from chefs Montana Houston and J’amir Wimberly-Cole.

126 S 19th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 279-7738
(215) 279-7738
A wide spread of plated dinner entrées on a wooden table that includes duck, pasta, chilled shrimp, and pasta.
Dinner at Restaurant Aleksandar.
Restaurant Aleksandar.

Pumpkin BYOB

1713 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19146

One of the most daring BYOBs in this year’s Restaurant Week line-up, Pumpkin is a fun option for diners looking for something experimental, casual, and lively. Their seasonal menu options are dietarily flexible, delicious, and plentiful for the pickiest eaters who still want to have a good time.

1713 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 545-4448
(215) 545-4448

a.kitchen

135 South 18th Street, PA 19103

With an award-winning restaurant, Ellen Yin’s commitment to showing off seasonal ingredients makes a.kitchen one of the best spots for Restaurant Week. Their prix-fixe menu will give diners a taste of their finest seafood, salads, and succulent meats — and one can’t deny their amazing cocktails.

135 South 18th Street, PA 19103
(215) 825-7030
(215) 825-7030

Rex at the Royal

1524 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19146

A cajun sensation, Rex at the Royal doesn’t hold back from its southern culinary influences. Come here to try spicy seafood, Bayou dishes, and spirit-forward cocktails that will make you feel as if you’re in New Orleans during the Mardi Gras.

1524 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19146
(267) 319-1366
(267) 319-1366

The Avenue at Giuseppe & Sons

1523 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA 19102

A Restaurant Week staple, this fast-paced Italian restaurant is perfect for large crowds who love the classics with red gravy. Come here to celebrate a fall birthday or get get a dinner party situated for a night of big meatballs, generous pasta portions, and lively bar.

1523 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA 19102
(215) 399-9199
(215) 399-9199
A spread of Italian and seafood dishes.
Dinner at Giuseppe & Sons.
Giuseppe & Sons

Dolce Italian

1437 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19102

One of the most romantic date night options in the Restaurant Week bunch, Dolce Italian is elegant, intimate, and serves some of the most consistent Italian cuisine in the area. Pro-Tip: It’s located in the luxurious W Hotel — book a room or check out the expansive bar lounge nearby to keep the party going.

1437 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19102
(215) 608-3000
(215) 608-3000

Loch Bar

301 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19147

This new addition to Center City has been impressing diners with their generous seafood portions, tasty charbroiled oysters, and well-seasoned fish. Add a tower to upgrade your raw bar experience — and take advantage of the fact that this spot stays open until 2 am.

301 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19147
(215) 267-8272
(215) 267-8272

South

600 North Broad Street, PA 19130

This is the must-go-to for those looking for soul food during Restaurant Week. South has been in the business for years and have become the place for those who want undeniably divine fried chicken, baked macaroni and cheese, perfect collard greens, and ambiance of a jazz bar done right.

600 North Broad Street, PA 19130
(215) 600-2049
(215) 600-2049

Hard Rock Cafe

1113 Market St (at N 12th St), Philadelphia, PA 19107

Come here for the awesome comfort food (such as their perfectly crunchy chicken sandwiches and juicy burgers), stay for the lively musical vibes and imaginative cocktails. This is the spot for diners to go for a more casual Restaurant Week experience.

1113 Market St (at N 12th St), Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 238-1000
(215) 238-1000

The Morris

225 South 8th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19106

A newer spot in the Restaurant Week line-up that’s already making a name for itself as an emerging place to eat for dinner. Don’t miss out on their well-prepared rabbit pot pie, tasty deviled eggs, and love for anything with mushrooms.

225 South 8th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19106
(215) 238-2160
(215) 238-2160

Forsythia

233 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19105

The ultimate place to dine for French cuisine during Restaurant Week, this popular spot has transcended itself into edible sophistication in Old City. There’s much to appreciate at Forsythia — whether its their succulent duck or well-regarded passion for crepes — it’s guaranteed to impress even the most meticulous restaurant goers.

233 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19105
(215) 644-9395
(215) 644-9395

Amada

217-219 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106

The definitive OG of Restaurant Week — Jose Garces’ Amada is in a culinary league of its own. Popular Spanish tapas (that includes seafood, chorizo, and steak) on their expansive menu has kept it a mainstay in Old City for years.

217-219 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 625-2450
(215) 625-2450

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