Cadence is a BYOB in Fishtown with one of the best and most affordable prix fixe menus in the city.

Vernick is one of the best restaurants in Philly, with a formal dining room upstairs and a more casual bar below.

Jaxon is a neighborhood BYOB in Northern Liberties with a small, seasonal menu that’s great for both a special occasion or a casual weeknight dinner.

Hungry Pigeon is an all-day spot in Queen Village where you’ll go for breakfast, stick around until lunch, and consider coming back for dinner.

Laurel is a tasting menu spot in East Passyunk that’s perfect for celebrating something big.

Friday Saturday Sunday is a two-level American restaurant in Rittenhouse with a great bar that’s perfect for a night out with a few friends.

Located on the bottom floor of the newest Comcast Tower, a meal at seafood spot Vernick Fish is a perfect choice for almost any situation.

As long as you’re prepared to spend a lot, go to Barclay Prime for the best steaks in Philly.

Serpico on South Street is a good date spot with a nice bar and really pretty shared plates.

Wm. Mulherin’s Sons is an Italian restaurant in Fishtown where you should go for a date or a nicer-than-usual weeknight dinner.

Southwark is a bar and restaurant in Queen Village that’s basically a 3-in-1, with a cocktail bar, a dressy dining room, and a casual back patio.

Fork is a big, seasonal American spot in Old City where you should go for a celebratory group dinner.

Messina Club is a members-only restaurant with the best pierogies in the city.

Alpen Rose is a small steakhouse in Midtown Village that looks like the inside of a retired Harvard professor’s personal library.

Hearthside is an American BYOB in Collingswood that you’ll be happy you drove across the river for.

Front Street is an all-day spot in Fishtown with a big patio, affordable cocktails, and way better food than you’d expect.