Best Comfort Food Restaurants in University City

32 restaurants available nearby

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1. Craftsman Row Saloon

4.6

Exceptional(1077)

Price: Moderate

• American • Old City

Booked 63 times today

Craftsman Row Saloon is a comfort food haven, with their menu boasting of iconic burgers, milkshakes, and other seasonal sandwiches like the French Toast Burger and Donut Fried Chicken sandwich. Reviews praise the 'fun twists' on comfort food and the 'great variety' of dishes, suggesting a warm and welcoming atmosphere. One reviewer noted, 'The venue and the food matched perfectly,' highlighting the restaurant's ability to create a comfortable and enjoyable dining experience.

2. SET NoLibs

4.3

Awesome(751)

Price: Expensive

• Comfort Food • Northern Liberties

Booked 3 times today

**21+ after 5 PM DAILYWelcome to SET NOLIBS, home of the infamous Mimosa and Margarita Towers! We are an award winning sports bar located in the Northern Liberties District of Philadelphia. Catch (almost) any game on one of our 11 TVs.Our kitchen offers an Asian Fusion menu featuring tacos, sliders, and much more. The Charbroiled Oysters are a menu highlight and a customer favorite. Full bar specializing in margaritas, serving up frozen margs all year round!Stop by Saturday or Sunday 11am-3:45pm for our weekend brunch.

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3. Continental Midtown

4.7

Exceptional(2610)

Price: Moderate

• American • Center City

Booked 40 times today

Three full stories of fun await you at the Continental Mid-town. Whether you’re relaxing in the lounge, swinging in a basket chair on the jet-set mezzanine or taking in the night along the airy rooftop patio, it’s a total reprieve from the expected. The mouth-watering menu features bold and eclectic flavors, from signature jumbo lump crab pad thai and Szechuan shoestring fries to playful spins like cheesesteak eggrolls and French onion soup dumplings. Expertly mixed pop and retro cocktails ensure there’s something for everyone to sip on, no matter the occasion.

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4. High Street Restaurant & Bar

4.8

Exceptional(50)

Price: Moderate

• American • Center City

Booked 12 times today

Located in the historic Franklin Building, High Street is a modern American eatery and bar that celebrates the essence of local grains. With an on-site bakery at the heart of our culinary creations, we pride ourselves on crafting artisanal breads, pastries, pizzas, and handmade pastas that showcase the best of the region.Under the guidance of Chef Christina McKeough, our seasonal menu highlights the bounty of local producers, offering a fresh take on classic flavors and dishes. Our commitment to supporting American winemakers adds an exciting dimension to your dining experience, with a carefully curated selection of wines to complement your meal.At High Street Restaurant, we invite you to savor the rich tapestry of flavors that define our culinary philosophy, blending tradition, innovation, and a passion for local ingredients.Parties of 7 or more require a credit card on file and are required to participate in our "Leave It To Us" menu.

5. The Morris

4.7

Exceptional(313)

Price: Expensive

• American • Center City

Booked 3 times today

The Morris is a new restaurant and bar in a truly unique location. It’s connected to a boutique, 17 room colonial hotel and courtyard located right next to Washington Square Park. We have a scratch kitchen that only uses the freshest ingredients available by season. Our bar program consists of delicious hand-crafted cocktails, organic wines, selection of local beers, and spirit-free beverages. Whether it's for a casual night out, business dinner, or date night, we are so excited to serve you in our newly renovate dining room or in the garden courtyard*! *We want to inform our guests that the courtyard is fully tented and heated throughout the winter!

6. Fia Philadelphia

4.4

Awesome(49)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Center City

Booked 4 times today

Located in Midtown Village, Libertine is Derek Davis’s contribution to the Philadelphia food scene and celebrates the history and future of our great city. Chic, sophisticated and playful, the indoor dining and bar area with seasonal outdoor seating running along the entire length of the property at Spruce and 13th Streets. The contemporary American menu is planned seasonally around what is available and freshest at the markets and complimented by scratch specialty concoctions, 20 wines by the glass, and a significant handful of local craft beer. “Good Eating, Drinking and Fine Hospitality” is served every night of the week and brunch on the weekends.

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7. Village Whiskey PHL

4.6

Exceptional(591)

Price: Moderate

• American • Rittenhouse Square

Booked 6 times today

Featuring a comprehensive selection of more than 200 whiskeys alongside what has been called the country’s best burger, Village Whiskey is an instant classic. Envisioned by Chef Garces as a spot where he and his team could enjoy a drink and a snack after a long night in the kitchen, the restaurant’s focal point is the central bar that is home to their near-encyclopedic catalogue of Chef Garces’ favorite spirit, whiskey. Our able bartenders shake and stir classic and contemporary cocktails in a space evocative of a Prohibition-era speakeasy. Our Whiskey Menu can be enjoyed with our Award-Winning Village Burger or Tasting Menus offered in our more intimate Dining & Tasting Room

8. Amada PHL

4.7

Exceptional(8702)

Price: Expensive

• Spanish • Old City

Booked 20 times today

Amada is an Andalusian tapas bar & restaurant where Chef Jose Garces embraces the rich traditions of Spanish gastronomy while incorporating avant-garde cooking techniques in a gorgeous rustic-chic settingSpecialties of the HouseSpanish Octopus, Garlic Shrimp, Tortilla Española, Paella Valenciana, Whole Roasted Suckling Pig (Call to order 72 hours in advance, excluding Sundays), Seasonal Sangrías, Cocktails, and Wine.Private Parties: Amada welcomes groups of all sizes. Festive settings, service and menus are perfect for intimate dinners with friends, special occasions and holidays, corporate meetings and staff parties. Events can be booked throughout the restaurant and in our private dining rooms seven days a week. For parties of 10 or more, please call our private events team at 267-284-7979 or email events@garcesgroup.com

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9. Marathon - 16th & Sansom

4.5

Awesome(904)

Price: Moderate

• American • Rittenhouse Square

Booked 8 times today

Marathon has served the neighborhoods of Philadelphia for over 25 years as a family-run restaurant group. We serve well-made American classics, and strive to source the freshest food locally available to us, including from our own Marathon Farm in Brewerytown, Philadelphia. Our favorite farm to table items include our grass-fed Cheesesteak, free-range Turkey Plate, and fluffy Omelets made with cage-free eggs.

10. Mabu Kitchen

4.8

Exceptional(172)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary French • Center City

Booked 3 times today

Mabu Kitchen is a cozy neighborhood bistro that serves contemporary French-inspired Southern comfort food. Reviews rave about the 'superb' food and 'intimate' ambiance. Favorite dishes include Shrimp and Grits, Confit Fried Chicken and Waffle, and a legendary Smash Double Cheeseburger. The restaurant is described as 'fun and relaxed with solid but elevated comfort food' and 'perfect for both dates or a nice dinner with a friend or friends.'

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sandra
Philadelphia County •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Fantastic service! Shout out to Gregory! Those black garlic knots were one of the best things I have ever had in my life. Our group had a great time and everyone loved their food.
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High Street Restaurant & BarPrice: Moderate• American• Center City
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4.8
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Krista
Washington, D.C. Area •11 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 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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Dahren
Philadelphia County •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Liked the lightning. The food was great. The prices were decent. The service was good!
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Continental MidtownPrice: Moderate• American• Center City
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4.7
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Joy
Philadelphia County •74 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Brunch before theater. The outside garden seating was a pleasant surprise on this cold November day, with a heated enclosure. The food and service was great as well. I had the chef special, grilled Morris steak, breakfast potatoes, 2 eggs, herb bearnaise - it did not disappoint and was plenty filling. My friend had the shrimp and grits which she also enjoyed. I recommend this dining establishment.
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The MorrisPrice: Expensive• American• Center City
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4.7
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New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined on 9 Nov 2024
It was truly a vibe! The atmosphere, the food, the drinks, the service… everything exceeded our expectations! Special Thanks to Caleb who dealt with our shenanigans and was so attentive and patient. I am sure we will be back! My sisters and I had an amazing time! Thank you!
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SET NoLibsPrice: Expensive• Comfort Food• Northern Liberties
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4.3

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32 restaurants available nearby

1. Craftsman Row Saloon

2. SET NoLibs

3. Continental Midtown

4. High Street Restaurant & Bar

5. The Morris

6. Fia Philadelphia

7. Village Whiskey PHL

8. Amada PHL

9. Marathon - 16th & Sansom

10. Mabu Kitchen

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