Best Restaurants for Special Occasions in Chinatown

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1. Hard Rock Cafe - Philadelphia

3.9

Excellent(739)

Price: Moderate

• American • Center City

Booked 29 times today

Hard Rock Cafe is a global phenomenon with 185 cafes that are visited by nearly 80 million guests each year. The first Hard Rock Cafe opened on June 14, 1971, in London, England, and from there the brand has expanded to major cities and exotic locations around the world.

2. Parc

4.8

Exceptional(17336)

Price: Expensive

• French • Rittenhouse Square

Booked 251 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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3. Craftsman Row Saloon

4.6

Exceptional(1077)

Price: Moderate

• American • Old City

Booked 79 times today

Craftsman Row Saloon is a special place that captures the spirit of celebration and good times with its festive atmosphere. It's famous for its holiday pop-ups, with this year's Christmas Pop Up being super-sized and decked out. Reviewers rave about the theme, decorations, and food, describing it as 'fun', 'delicious', and 'creative'. The place is 'always outstanding', with 'stellar' service and a 'great' menu. So, whether you're in the mood for a burger, a cocktail, or a slice of nostalgia, Craftsman Row Saloon is the place to be!

4. SkyHigh

4.7

Exceptional(2776)

Price: Moderate

• Cocktail Bar • Center City

Booked 53 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.

5. Butcher & Singer

4.9

Exceptional(8790)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steak • Center City

Booked 50 times today

Butcher & Singer is a classic American chophouse perfect for special occasions. With its sophisticated, relaxed clubhouse setting and hand-cut steaks and chops, it's described by reviewers as 'impeccable', 'stunning', and 'perfect' for celebrations. The ambience is characterized as 'quaint', 'classy', and 'elegant', with leather booths, dark wood paneling, and low lighting. The service is consistently noted as 'first-rate', 'attentive', and 'graceful', making it a must-return restaurant for future celebrations.

6. The Love

4.8

Exceptional(7228)

Price: Expensive

• American • Rittenhouse Square

Booked 117 times today

Aimee Olexy and Stephen Starr's The Love is a bi-level sanctuary features 150 seats, split between the main dining room, sidewalk seating, and an upper-level loft. The restaurant is a spirited and carefree neighborhood café celebrating everyday American cuisine. The menu is crafted around what’s truly seasonal and local, while the beverage program reflects the best of the region. This creative energy is matched by a front-of-house service staff passionate about providing homey hospitality morning, noon and night.

7. Talula’s Garden

4.9

Exceptional(13171)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Washington Square

Booked 68 times today

Behind the wrought iron gate, past the herbaceous patio and through the atrium is Talula's Garden, the warm and elegant Washington Square eatery from Aimee Olexy and Starr Restaurants. The modern menu, prepared with carefully-sourced ingredients and a light European touch, changes with the seasons. The artful cuisine, hospitable staff, sustainable spirits, and a focus on cheese make the dining experience here incredibly memorable.

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8. Buddakan - Philadelphia

4.7

Exceptional(11299)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • Old City

Booked 82 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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9. Vetri Cucina - Philadelphia

4.9

Exceptional(2347)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Center City

Booked 8 times today

Located in a historic townhome in the heart of Philadelphia, Vetri Cucina is a unique space that invites guests to become part of our family. The intimate dining rooms evoke the charms of Italy with custom crafted features including hand-blown Murano glass chandeliers, Richard Ginori porcelain and Venetian glassware.Showcasing the constantly evolving, dynamic creativity of Chef Vetri and his team, Vetri Cucina serves a classic tasting menu at $165pp using the highest quality local and specialty ingredients. The menu is inspired by both classic Italian recipes and our extensive culinary research across the globe. Vetri Cucina also offers a seasonal Forchetta menu which is a premium tasting menu experience at $215pp. These are the restaurant’s sole dining options, designed to provide each guest with a memorable, unparalleled experience. Reservations are released on the first of the month for the following month: ie. On October 1st, reservations are released for the month of November.

10. The Dandelion

4.8

Exceptional(8082)

Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Center City

Booked 101 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.

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christina
New York City •3 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Delicious food the service was amazing, nice nice ambience
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Butcher & SingerPrice: Very Expensive• Steak• Center City
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4.9
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Jocelyn
Philadelphia County •13 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Our service was absolutely exceptional. Everything you would expect at the four seasons. Friendly, warm, kind and still very professional. Best experience as always.💕 thank you for an amazing birthday celebration for our son and for accommodating our request to be close to the window! He was so excited and very appreciative.
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SkyHighPrice: Moderate• Cocktail Bar• Center City
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4.7
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Krista
Washington, D.C. Area •11 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The food and atmosphere was great! The service this particular time was slower than previous dining experiences there, but overall great place, especially with the Christmas decorations!
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Craftsman Row SaloonPrice: Moderate• American• Old City
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4.6
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Laurievip
Los Angeles •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We were greeted, seated and then treated to a lovely dining experience. We started with a couple of the specialty cocktails-Romarin and Nouveau Basilic: their pour was generous as our drinks lasted through our meals. A bonus of a basket of bread was brought to our table, such a rarity! Baguette, sourdough and what seamed a seasonal bread with cranberry and walnuts with beurre---seemed such a treat! Our waiter was attentive and made well informed dinner suggestions after asking us our preferences and we enjoyed the beef bourguignon; duck a l'orange and roasted chicken. Parc has made our top 10 list of places to eat while in Philly!
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ParcPrice: Expensive• French• Rittenhouse Square
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4.8
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Leigh
Philadelphia County •1 review
5.0
Dined on Nov 6, 2024
Food was good with friendly and quick service of the food order.
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Hard Rock Cafe - PhiladelphiaPrice: Moderate• American• Center City
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3.9

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1. Hard Rock Cafe - Philadelphia

2. Parc

3. Craftsman Row Saloon

4. SkyHigh

5. Butcher & Singer

6. The Love

7. Talula’s Garden

8. Buddakan - Philadelphia

9. Vetri Cucina - Philadelphia

10. The Dandelion

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