Best Restaurants with a Happy Hour in Old City

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ArdmoreArt MuseumBrewerytownCamdenCenter CityCherry Hill

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A photo of Buddakan - Philadelphia restaurant

1. Buddakan - Philadelphia

4.8

Exceptional(11455)

££££Price: Expensive

• Asian • Old City

Booked 93 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.

2. Amada PHL

4.7

Exceptional(8766)

££££Price: Expensive

• Spanish • Old City

Booked 58 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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3. Positano Coast by Aldo Lamberti

4.6

Exceptional(3998)

££££Price: Moderate

• Italian • Old City

Booked 53 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!

4. Panorama

4.6

Exceptional(2746)

££££Price: Expensive

• Italian • Old City

Booked 15 times today

Panorama brings the authentic flavors of Italy to the heart of the Old City, in the Penn’s View Hotel. Panorama elevates classic Italian specialties to new heights with a carefully composed menu of varied contemporary cuisine, such as house made burrata, hand rolled pastas and passionately crafted veal, lamb, steak & seafood dishes. Panorama was recognized with a Guinness World Record as the World’s Largest Wine Bar via an award bestowed on its custom-designed winekeeper/cruvinet, which offers 120 wines on tap.The restaurant is hyper-focused on wine, with up to 150 wines by the glass available at any time. Try one of our signature Panoramic Flights — a personal wine tasting offering a sampling of five different wines within a select group - from a selection of over 2 dozen fun and provocative themes.

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5. Spasso Italian Grill - Philadelphia

4.7

Exceptional(2623)

££££Price: Moderate

• Italian • Old City

Booked 22 times today

Spasso Italian Grill has been a neighborhood favorite for 23 years, specializing in homemade pasta, fresh daily seafood and tender veal all served at reasonable prices. Our relaxed atmosphere, personalized service & great food are sure to make you a regular. We have delivery options with Door Dash.

6. Revolution House

4.7

Exceptional(133)

££££Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Old City

Booked 11 times today

If you would like to make a reservation for a group of 10 or more, please call us at (215) 625-4566 Wed-Sun after 2pm. Thank you.In the heart of Old City, with historic features tastefully presented throughout our two-level restaurant & bar, Revolution House truly has Philadelphia running through its veins. We are so eager for you to try our completely reimagined menu of elevated yet affordable tapas-style international cuisine crafted with the utmost care. Our signature dishes by Chef Evan Barghout, such as our sesame saku tuna or our Korean rib tacos pair perfectly with new, inspired cocktails, like our Eternal Springtime, as well as our carefully curated fine wines and local craft draught beers. Make your reservation today to claim your stake in the revolution!

7. The Dandelion

4.7

Exceptional(8196)

££££Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Center City

Booked 112 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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8. Ocean Prime - Philadelphia

4.7

Exceptional(6155)

££££Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • Center City

Booked 78 times today

Located in Philadelphia's Center City, Ocean Prime is a nationally acclaimed, dynamic seafood & steakhouse from the award-winning Cameron Mitchell Restaurants. Ocean Prime delivers an elevated experience with exceptional ambiance, a chef-curated menu, signature handcrafted cocktails, Wine Spectator honored wine list and genuine hospitality. Reservations are recommended. Ocean Prime strives to provide an elegant, fine dining atmosphere. Our associates’ priority is to ensure your experience is memorable. Admittance to Ocean Prime is at the discretion of management who reserves the right to refuse service to patrons who are inappropriately dressed in the following:Revealing clothing or exposed undergarments Clothing with offensive language, graphics or an excessive marijuana odor We are happy to host larger groups. A 20% gratuity will be applied to parties of six or more. Parties of eight or more will be contractually held to a minimum spend and are required to provide a deposit.

9. Mona

3.9

Excellent(88)

££££Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Center City

Booked 83 times today

A vibrant Mediterranean restaurant with a Greek-forward menu, set in a lively and upbeat atmosphere. The space flows seamlessly with an open layout, blending communal dining areas and intimate corners. The design features modern touches alongside traditional Greek elements like whitewashed walls, floral accents, and olive trees, evoking the charm of the Mediterranean.Please be advised of the following dress code:No hatsNo hoodiesNo steel toe boots

10. El Vez

4.8

Exceptional(7093)

££££Price: Moderate

• Mexican / Southwestern • Center City

Booked 99 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.

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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia County •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
This was our first time dining here it was a good first experience!
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Buddakan - PhiladelphiaPrice: Expensive• Asian• Old City
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4.8
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Henal
Philadelphia County •13 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
Yum food, lots of vegetarian options for people to choose from and customize
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Spasso Italian Grill - PhiladelphiaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Old City
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4.7
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lais
Philadelphia County •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
As always perfect brunch. The food was delicious, the mimosas were refreshing. Not my first time eating there and for sure not the last one!
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Amada PHLPrice: Expensive• Spanish• Old City
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4.7
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Brandi
Philadelphia County •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
The food, service and atmosphere was amazing, however I feel the prices for individual glasses of wine were a bit overpriced.
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Positano Coast by Aldo LambertiPrice: Moderate• Italian• Old City
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4.6
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Ginger
Philadelphia County •8 reviews
5.0
Dined on 20 Feb 2025
Wr had a great visit to Panorama. The service was excellent. We had Ceasar Salad, braciola and Lobster Ravioli. Hands down the best Ceasar I have ever had. The Braciola was tender flavorful and perfectly cook. The Lobster Ravioli was bland and flavorless. Very disappointing. The coctails were great and a really nice pour. We will definitely eat here again however, will avoid the Lobster Ravioli
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PanoramaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Old City
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4.6

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