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.

Zahav is an Israeli restaurant in Old City/Society Hill that’s become a Philly institution.

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.

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.

Townsend is a little French place in East Passyunk that’s perfect for a fourth or 15th date.

Sakana is the best option for an affordable omakase in Philly.

Spice Finch is a Mediterranean spot in Rittenhouse that’s great for everything from a client dinner to drinks at the bar.

Barbuzzo is a great place to escape Center City for a low-key date, or any other time you want some charcuterie and pasta.

Sate Kampar is a Malaysian place in East Passyunk where you should go for a low-key weeknight dinner.

Martha in Fishtown has the three things we wish every bar had: a nice patio, great cocktails, and way better food than you’d expect.

Kensington Quarters is a nicer spot in Fishtown where you should go on a second or third date and definitely eat the burger.

Amada is a Spanish tapas spot in Old City where you should on a date or for Happy Hour.

Little Fish is a seafood-only BYOB in Queen Village where the menu changes every night.

Helm is a good date spot in Rittenhouse where you can have a few drinks and split some seasonal small plates.