1. The Local Butcher Just Got A Lot Classier
Butcher And Singer
1500 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102
(215) 732-4444
Yelp: 4 stars, 576 reviews
With immaculately cooked meats from bone-in ribeyes and filet mignon in an upscale environment, Butcher and Singer in Rittenhouse Square consistently proves themselves as one of the classiest places to be a carnivore in the city.
2. Go For The Steak, Stay For The Sliders At Barclay Prime
Barclay Prime
237 S. 18th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 732-7560
Yelp: 4.5 stars, 352 reviews
Another Rittenhouse gem is Barclay Prime, a steakhouse that perfectly demonstrates what a difference putting a little extra thought into your menu makes.
You’ll find the standard steakhouse options, but you’ll also be delighted with Kobe sliders which are good enough to make as an entrée of their own.
3. Burgers That Are Anything But Bare
Bareburger
1109 Walnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 627-2273
Yelp: 4 stars, 148 reviews
There are no shortage of places to grab a great burger in Philly, but Bareburger on Walnut is perhaps the king of the jungle. Beyond the regular beef patties, you can choose between elk and bison burgers which pair amazingly with their sweet fries and that killer dipping sauce.
4. Find The Real Barbecue On Percy Street
Percy Street Barbecue
900 South St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 625-8510
Yelp: 4 stars, 602 reviews
At Percy Street BBQ, you can load up on all the favorites like baby back ribs, pulled pork or chopped brisket sandwiches, and barbecue chicken. There are also some fun surprises like the brisket cheese fries, brisket salad, and root beer chili.
5. Tear Into Some Southern Fried Chicken At The Fat Ham
The Fat Ham
3131 Walnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 735-1914
Yelp: 4 stars, 180 reviews
The Fat Ham is a small plate restaurant in University City that brings southern cooking alive in the north. Thanks to the tapas selections, you’ll be able to enjoy a variety of their specialties including their fried chicken, fried oyster sliders, and their spicy hot chicken.
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6. Cochon Proves Worthy As A Pork Lovers’ Heaven
Cochon
801 E Passyunk Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 923-7675
Yelp: 4 stars, 214 reviews
Cochon isn’t just a classy night out, it’s a place that pork-lovers dream about in their sleep. And with visions of wild boar belly, braised beef short rib stew, crispy chicken livers, slow cooked lamb, pork belly and garlic sausage dancing around in their heads, it’s hard to blame them.
7. Jim’s Steaks
Jim’s Steaks
431 N 62nd St
Philadelphia, PA 19151
(215) 747-6615
Yelp: 4 stars, 214 reviews
I could fill this list with the best places to find a cheesesteak in the city. But for pure longevity and consistent quality, Jim’s makes this one. After 75 years in business, you can still get a killer cheesesteak here.
Try to get to the West Philly location on 62nd Street, though, for the best of the best. The line is usually long but it always moves pretty fast.
8. Hoagies No One Can Arguue Over At Cosmi’s
Cosmi’s Deli
1501 S 8th St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 468-6093
Yelp: 4.5 stars, 180 reviews
Packed with lunchmeat and, as always, on the best rolls, you’ll never have to hear that you should have gone somewhere else for a better hoagie when you pick them up from Cosmi’s.
9. Seoraboi’s Has Korean BBQ Worth The Drive
Seoraboi Korean Restaurant
5734 Old 2nd St
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 924-6865
Yelp: 4 stars, 234 reviews
When you’re in the mood for the truly authentic Korean barbecue, make your way out to Olney where they’ve made it an art. You’ll cook your own meats at the table and stuff your face together with a variety of flavorful sauces, spices, and side dishes.
10. Tortilleria Is A Philly Mexican Masterpiece
Tortilleria San Roman
951 S 9th St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(267) 507-9161
Yelp: 5 stars, 127 reviews
Anyone who says Philly doesn’t have good Mexican hasn’t been to Tortilleria San Roman on 9th Street. The flavor of the meat here almost jumps right out of your freshly cooked tortillas.
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11. The British Aren’t Coming, They’re Already At The Dandelion
The Dandelion
124 S 18th St
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 558-2500
Yelp: 4 stars, 950 reviews
The Dandelion is a British gastropub that puts a little twist on the standard pub feel. With rabbit pie, beef chicken vindaloo, Hampshire chicken, fish and chips, and duck liver parfait, you’ll feel right at home and a thousand miles away at the same time.
12. Get Your Roast Pork From John’s
John’s Roast Pork
14 Snyder Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 463-1951
Yelp: 4.5 stars, 519 reviews
How Philly isn’t as famous for the roast pork sandwiches as they are the cheesesteaks is still a mystery, but until that day, John’s Roast Pork remains the local secret.
Packed with meat, the rolls melt in your mouth. And they’re served with spinach here instead of broccoli rabe like most other places, which makes a big difference.
13. Reading Terminal Market Is An Umbrella Of Philly Food
Reading Terminal Market
51 N 12th St
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 922-2317
Yelp: 4.5 stars, 2265 reviews
It’s not an upscale restaurant, but there’s still nothing more Philly than getting a meal or some meats from the Reading Terminal Market.
Whether you’re taking home to cook on your own or sitting down to devour it while its fresh and piping hot, you’ll find everything that you’re looking for from sausage and kielbasas to pork and cheesesteaks.
14. The Khyber Is Why Bacon Should Be A Food Group Of Its Own
Khyber Pass Pub
56 S 2nd St
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 238-5888
Yelp: 4 stars, 467 reviews
The meat at Khyber could make headlines alone with brisket and pulled pork sandwiches and surf and turf po boys.
But bacon is the real star here – perfectly cooked or caramelized for brunch, it’s always a crowd pleaser. And everyone loves their famous bacon grease popcorn.
15. Go Where It’s Time To Make The Donuts And Chicken
Federal Donuts
701 N Seventh St
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(267) 928-3893
Yelp: 4 stars, 52 reviews
The chicken and waffles craze is a thing of the past in Philly thanks to the likes of Federal Donuts who have single-handedly made chicken and donuts all the rage.
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