Best Lunch Restaurants in Society Hill

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1. Positano Coast by Aldo Lamberti

4.6

Exceptional(3962)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Old City

Booked 28 times today

Enjoy the beauty of the Amalfi Coast in Italy right in Old City while dining at Positano Coast by Aldo Lamberti. Whether stopping in for brunch, lunch, dinner or happy hour, you'll love the seeing Philadelphia from our 2nd story view point. Known primarily for our fresh fish and seafood, we welcome our guests to savor a menu full of delicious selections, including some favorite dishes such as our spicy fried calamari, zucchini crabcake, tagliatelle bolognese and our pork chop milanese.Weekend Brunch is available Saturday and Sunday from 11:30 am to 2:30pm. Enjoy our belgian waffles, avocado toast or brunch burger and pair them with our mimosa & sangria specials! Join us for happy hour Tuesday-Friday, between 4pm and 6pm.Outdoor Dining is available on both of our patios, and during warmer weather on our sidewalk cafe!

2. a.kitchen

4.7

Exceptional(2089)

Price: Expensive

• French American • Center City

Booked 24 times today

a.kitchen, situated in Hotel AKA Rittenhouse Square, is a French-inspired American restaurant led by Executive Chef Eli Collins. The bistro-style menu offers everything from small plates to more traditional lunch and dinner options. Known for its innovative wine list, a.kitchen is a top destination for natural and terroir-driven wines from regions around the world. Reservations are available for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner.Adjacent to a.kitchen, a.bar offers a cocktail-focused experience along with a menu of snacks, burgers, salads, and seasonal dishes. Guests of Hotel AKA Rittenhouse Square can also enjoy in-suite dining for a more private experience.

3. The Dandelion

4.7

Exceptional(8123)

Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Center City

Booked 107 times today

London's culinary revolution comes to Philadelphia with this unique gastro-pub. Cozy rooms and intimate bars create a storied, Old World aura, while updated seasonal takes on British food make up the menu. In keeping with tradition, our casks and tap craft beers are always rotating and classic family-style roasts are served on Sundays.

4. Parc

4.8

Exceptional(17429)

Price: Expensive

• French • Rittenhouse Square

Booked 181 times today

Stephen Starr's stylish addition to Rittenhouse Square pays tribute to French cafe culture, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week, ideal for a quick bite or a leisurely meal. Parc recalls the chic brasseries of Paris, serving classic French fare in a charming space. Red leather banquettes topped with frosted glass provide a sense of intimacy. Details such as well-worn wooden chairs, vintage framed paintings and photos and antique brass fixtures transport guests across the Atlantic. French doors spill onto a sidewalk terrace covered by a dark red awning perfect for dining "en plein air."

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5. Craftsman Row Saloon

4.5

Awesome(1158)

Price: Moderate

• American • Old City

Booked 50 times today

We are famously known to provide holiday pop-ups with all the festivities and delights and are currently showcasing our Holiday Wonderland Pop Up. This holiday season we are even more super-sized and decked out than ever and ready to provide the festivities and delights of the holiday season. The drinks and food items will take you on a full sensory experience of the holiday. Whether inside or out, there is a perfect spot to take your holiday picture so have your camera ready!Our year round Iconic Burgers, Milkshakes and other Sandwiches such as our Doritos Mozzarella Sticks, French Toast Burger and Donut Fried Chicken sandwich are always on the menu as we continuously change it up seasonally. Every moment can be magical time to share experiences with family and friends so check back for our other seasonal pop ups. Proudly featured on The Travel Channel's Food Paradise, Fox29, 6ABC, Opentable’s Holiday lists and more!

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6. Buddakan - Philadelphia

4.7

Exceptional(11335)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • Old City

Booked 100 times today

Stephen Starr’s Buddakan is a spectacular restaurant featuring exotic flavors of modern Asian cuisine with creativity and drama. Bon Appetit notes, "The mostly white space is striking, with a lit-from-within communal table in the middle of the room, a waterfall & a ten-foot, candle-bedecked Buddha. The religious icon watches over hip customers indulging in pan-Asian cuisine that far surpasses the fare usually found at hot spots like this." Newsweek reports, "Design also serves as a signifier for cuisine. You walk into Buddakan, one of the hottest new restaurants in Philadelphia, past a shimmering waterfall & Japanese river stones & you say to yourself, 'ginger-miso everything' even before you see the magnificent 10-foot Buddha dominating the dining room." Named one of “America's Top 50 Restaurants" by Travel & Leisure and 'Top Restaurant for Fun' by Gourmet, Buddakan has become one of the country's most talked about restaurants.

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7. Fork - Philadelphia

4.7

Exceptional(5119)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Old City

Booked 33 times today

Fork has been part of Philadelphia's exciting dining scene for over 25 years. Always evolving , Fork has stayed true to its mission, with a commitment to seasonality, carefully sourced local ingredients grown and produced by local farmers, producers and fishermen. Located in Old City, a neighborhood of art galleries, shops and independent small businesses, Fork is completely consistent with that spirit. The dining room includes gorgeous contemporary murals and a newly updated central bar where you can watch the action in our open kitchen or relax and enjoy the warm hospitality offered by our team.James Beard Winner-Outstanding Restaurateur, Ellen Yin, 2024James Beard Foundation Finalist - Outstanding Restaurateur, Ellen Yin, 2018, 2019, 2021; Best Chef Mid-Atlantic, Eli Kulp 2016Esquire - "100 Restaurants We Can't Afford to Lose" 20% service fee added to all checks

8. SkyHigh

4.7

Exceptional(2808)

Price: Moderate

• Cocktail Bar • Center City

Booked 47 times today

Philadelphia's SkyHigh restaurant presents a chic and comfortable dining experience specializing in approachable Jean-Georges cuisine. Experience panoramic views and world-class service.

9. El Vez

4.7

Exceptional(7034)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican / Southwestern • Center City

Booked 75 times today

A contemporary Mexican restaurant, El Vez offers many unique items such as mahi mahi tacos, ahi tuna tostadas, carne asada and pasilla braised pork pozole. Enjoy their made-to-order guacamole & margaritas with fresh-squeezed juices. Top off your meal with "The El Vez," a flourless chocolate cake, peanut butter mousse and carmelized bananas.

10. Vernick Fish

4.7

Exceptional(2198)

Price: Expensive

• Cocktail Bar • Center City

Booked 47 times today

Vernick Fish presents Philadelphia’s own, Chef Greg Vernick’s exploration beyond the boundaries of a seafood restaurant. His ingredient-driven cooking style, paired with a love for global flavors, results in an inventive menu of fish and shellfish dishes, and a range of vegetable preparations. Taking a detailed, seasonal, and sustainable approach with small and large plate offerings, the kitchen brings new life to the favorite hallmarks of American oyster bar fare and raw bar. Complementing the experience are well-crafted cocktails, and a focused wine list of seafood-friendly white and sparkling offerings, as well as light, fresh reds.

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Ian
Pittsburgh / Western PA •2 reviews
5.0
Dined today
I am so glad my girlfriend and I ended up here. After a long day in the city during the holidays, we had reservations and were looking for an intimate yet engaging space. a.kitchen was exactly that. Extraordinary service, lovely win, fantastic food. We both enjoyed everything about this dinner experience, and will definitely be back! Shoutout the staff for holding the item we forgot and giving us a call, great hospitality. Side note from a boyfriend, thanks for helping me make this date night unique and fun. Thanks for not rushing our food, this place is meant for conversating and we were able to do just that! Highly recommend!
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a.kitchenPrice: Expensive• French American• Center City
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4.7
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Mary
Washington, D.C. Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Great dinner, lovely holiday ambiance. Service was perfect.
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The DandelionPrice: Moderate• Gastro Pub• Center City
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4.7
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Merrit
Philadelphia County •30 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We were greeted upon arriving and were promptly seated as requested. The server was knowledgeable about the menu and made our visit enjoyable. Food continues to be excellent.
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ParcPrice: Expensive• French• Rittenhouse Square
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4.8
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Gus
Philadelphia County •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Our hostess assisted us in every way possible. She was incredible at helping us and we greatly appreciated her work!!! She was fantastic.
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Craftsman Row SaloonPrice: Moderate• American• Old City
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4.5
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Henry
Philadelphia County •1 review
5.0
Dined on Dec 13, 2024
This is my new go-to place for Italian. Everything about the experience was beyond expectations.
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Positano Coast by Aldo LambertiPrice: Moderate• Italian• Old City
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4.6

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156 restaurants available nearby

1. Positano Coast by Aldo Lamberti

2. a.kitchen

3. The Dandelion

4. Parc

5. Craftsman Row Saloon

6. Buddakan - Philadelphia

7. Fork - Philadelphia

8. SkyHigh

9. El Vez

10. Vernick Fish

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