Best Healthy Restaurants in South Philly

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1. The Love

4.8

Exceptional(7226)

Price: Expensive

• American • Rittenhouse Square

Booked 137 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.

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2. Estia - Philadelphia

4.8

Exceptional(8743)

Price: Very Expensive

• Greek • Center City

Booked 49 times today

The stunning restaurant, which is first of its kind in Philadelphia, will transport guests to the Greek Islands with an atmosphere reminiscent of an inviting Mediterranean home & a menu of authentic specialties, simply prepared, that represent the best of Greek cuisine. The restaurant specializes in whole grilled fish which are flown in from the Greek Islands, the shores of Morocco, Tunisia, & Portugal. Guests are able to choose from Estia’s expansive display & watch chefs cook their fish to perfection over a charcoal grill in the sparkling open kitchen.

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3. Continental Midtown

4.7

Exceptional(2608)

Price: Moderate

• American • Center City

Booked 76 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. Buddakan - Philadelphia

4.7

Exceptional(11297)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • Old City

Booked 94 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.

5. Talula’s Garden

4.9

Exceptional(13170)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Washington Square

Booked 94 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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6. Devon Seafood Grill - Philadelphia

4.4

Awesome(10252)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Rittenhouse Square

Booked 33 times today

Sidewalk Cafe available daily (weather permitting). Due to the high number of group requests we receive & because we are limited on how many groups we can accommodate, an approved proposal and deposit are required for all reservations for 10+ guests. Please contact us at mstrathman@houlihans.com with your request.** Street parking and valet is not available at the restaurant; there are several public parking options in the Rittenhouse Square area. Please note: There is a 15 minute grace period for all reservations. Everyone in your reservation is required to be present before seating. Our last seating is 30 minutes prior to closing time.Thank you!

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7. Charlie was a sinner.

4.6

Exceptional(2598)

Price: Expensive

• Tapas / Small Plates • Center City

Booked 31 times today

Charlie was a sinner. is located in beautiful Midtown Village Philadelphia. Charlie specializes in tapas-style small plates, served until 11:00PM daily. In addition, Charlie has a collective list of strong craft cocktails.

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8. Fork - Philadelphia

4.7

Exceptional(5094)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Old City

Booked 30 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

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9. Marathon - 19th & Spruce

4.5

Awesome(789)

Price: Moderate

• American • Rittenhouse Square

Booked 21 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 Omelettes made with cage-free eggs.We love food, but more importantly we create the food that people love to eat. We set out each day to provide our guests with a complete feel-good dining experience in a casual setting. We offer warm and personal hospitality rooted in a real concern for our guests' experience and we believe that everyone should be able to afford delicious food. We bring people together through food, personal connections and artistic spaces.

10. Vedge

4.7

Exceptional(2169)

Price: Expensive

• Vegetarian • Center City

Located in Philadelphia�s Center City neighborhood, Vedge serves vegan food with global influences. Every meal at the restaurant is prepared without any animal products. Vedge also has a full bar with beer, wine and spirits, as well as a drink menu full of inventive cocktails. Try the salt roasted beets or the stuffed avocado to start out your meal at Vedge. Choose from entr�es like the seared maitake mushrooms or the eggplant braciole. Despite the lack of animal products on the menu, the restaurant has a meal item for every appetite. Top off your experience with a dessert like the figgy cheesecake or the �trail mix.�

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Jon
Virginia •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Delicious entrees. Comfortable but elegant setting. Absolutely splendid servers!
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Talula’s GardenPrice: Very Expensive• American• Washington Square
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4.9
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Lynnvip
Philadelphia County •70 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Wonderful service Didn’t feel rushed at all Wonderful food and cocktails!
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The LovePrice: Expensive• American• Rittenhouse Square
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4.8
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Chris
London •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We had a brilliant evening. The food was excellent.The portions were generous and reasonably priced. Service was very good. The background music was set at a perfect level and the tracks played were well selected. All in all we thoroughly enjoyed our evening here.
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Continental MidtownPrice: Moderate• American• Center City
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4.7
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Fredvip
Philadelphia County •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Food was incredible! Edamame dumplings were delicate, delicious - really an incredible flavor. The sea bass and black cod were both show stoppers. Amazing!
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Buddakan - PhiladelphiaPrice: Expensive• Asian• Old City
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4.7
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Brianvip
New York City •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Good food and good value for a pre-theater dinner. Waiter was knowledgeable and attentive. General commentary for most wait staff these days and a pet peeve of mine- like many others says “are we” when asking “we diners” a question. Not sure who instructed wait staff to say “we” instead of “you” but it’s incorrect. They are not at table with “us.” Endeavoring to Include themselves in the diner’s experience is overly familiar, incorrect and at times condescending. Nonetheless, They work hard. Tip well!
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Estia - PhiladelphiaPrice: Very Expensive• Greek• Center City
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4.8

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34 restaurants available nearby

1. The Love

2. Estia - Philadelphia

3. Continental Midtown

4. Buddakan - Philadelphia

5. Talula’s Garden

6. Devon Seafood Grill - Philadelphia

7. Charlie was a sinner.

8. Fork - Philadelphia

9. Marathon - 19th & Spruce

10. Vedge

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