The Best Local Restaurants in Philadelphia

Explore the best local restaurants in Philadelphia. From a traditional cheesesteak to international flavors, our Spotters have discovered the best places for every food lover. Enjoy the city's iconic cheesesteak at Dalessandro's Steaks & Hoagies, savor Korean barbecue at Kim's BBQ Restaurant or taste fresh sushi at Hokka Hokka. Discover these and many more local favorites for a delicious dining experience in Philadelphia.

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Dalessandro's Steaks & Hoagies

A local fave

You probably already know Philadelphia is famous for its cheesesteaks, but who has the best? It's "Dalessandro's Steaks & Hoagies" in Roxborough...

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Holly

Miller

May 8, 2025

Pho Ha

Pho and Vietnamese

"Pho Ha" in Philadelphia is a thoroughly authentic & extremely inexpensive spot. I like getting coconut milk and coffee and I leave satiated every time...

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Cara

Jo Castellino

May 8, 2025

Kim's BBQ Restaurant

Korean BBQ

"Kim's BBQ Restaurant" Philadelphia is one of the most authentic Korean BBQ restaurants in America. I like to order their O-Same Bulgogi and Mauen Kalbi...

Restaurants

Cara

Jo Castellino

May 8, 2025

Nunu

Creative Asian fusion food and cocktails

"Nunu" is an Asian fusion bar/restaurant in Philadelphia. I love it best on a cold day when I'm craving a cocktail and warm snacks. Perfect for dates!

Bars

Restaurants

Snacks

Holly

Miller

Apr 28, 2025

Suraya

Exquisite Levant-inspired dining & market

"Suraya" just might be the best restaurant in Philadelphia right now. If you love the flavors of the Levant, that you're going to love it, too...

Coffee & tea

Restaurants

Snacks

Holly

Miller

Apr 28, 2025

Spruce Street Harbor Park

Pop-up summer park

"Spruce Street Harbor Park" is a true gift of the city of Philadelphia to its citizens, an ode to summer itself... I'll be there in a hammock!

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Bars

Relaxing

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Cara

Jo Castellino

Apr 27, 2025

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The Best Local Restaurants in Philadelphia

City guides by those who know the city in and out!

Our Locals' Favorite Restaurants

Bronwyn

Holly

You?

Doug

Jeff

Andrea

Rob

Cara

City guides by those who know their city best!

Why not just trust our Locals?

Bronwyn

Holly

You?

Doug

Jeff

Andrea

Rob

Cara

Dalessandro's Steaks & Hoagies

A local fave

Holly

Miller

Pho Ha

Pho and Vietnamese

Cara

Jo Castellino

Kim's BBQ Restaurant

Korean BBQ

Cara

Jo Castellino

Nunu

Creative Asian fusion food and cocktails

Holly

Miller

Suraya

Exquisite Levant-inspired dining & market

Holly

Miller

Spruce Street Harbor Park

Pop-up summer park

Cara

Jo Castellino

Heading to Restaurants?

... for just €9.99

Going to Restaurants?

✓ Escape the Crowds

✓ Find Spots nearby

✓ Authentic Stories

... for just €9.99

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