Comin to Philly
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I personally think the steaks are best in Manayunk at a place called Jakes. Its about $30 for the filet, but free to you. :lol: Right next door to Jakes, is Kansas City Prime, which is also very good and comparably priced.
Then in downtown philly you have Ruth's Chris which you can never go wrong at.
Do not go to Engine 46 Steakhouse (near south Penns Landing)- its horrible. I wasn't impressed with Capitol Grille either on Broad street, but others seem to like it.
Probably the most noted restaurant in philly is Le Bec Fin, which is a french cuisine place, but is incredible. Also probably the most expensive place in philly, and sometimes tough to get a reservation. BUT, they have a bar downstairs that you can get in pretty readily, and only get about 1/2 the selection of the regular menu. Its called Le Bar Lionnaisse (sp?). I definitely recommend this if you don't get to philly often and are having a meal paid for.
Then in downtown philly you have Ruth's Chris which you can never go wrong at.
Do not go to Engine 46 Steakhouse (near south Penns Landing)- its horrible. I wasn't impressed with Capitol Grille either on Broad street, but others seem to like it.
Probably the most noted restaurant in philly is Le Bec Fin, which is a french cuisine place, but is incredible. Also probably the most expensive place in philly, and sometimes tough to get a reservation. BUT, they have a bar downstairs that you can get in pretty readily, and only get about 1/2 the selection of the regular menu. Its called Le Bar Lionnaisse (sp?). I definitely recommend this if you don't get to philly often and are having a meal paid for.
BigBadSmoosh
Picking fights on I-65 since 2013
be sure to go to geno's steaks and pat's i think.. awesome philly cheese steaks.
Jersey 91/93
NASTE Member
They damn well should be, its where the sandwich was invented. I wouldn't recommend walking around that particular area of Philly though, especially at night.smaug said:
NateP
Money Pit Member
Heard all about Geno's and Pat's from our service guys... those will be my stops on the way out of town. Thanks for the info Renz... are you like the unofficial mayor of Philly or what? 
Any other suggestions please chime in... my trip may be extended through Friday and its always good to have choices.
Nate
Any other suggestions please chime in... my trip may be extended through Friday and its always good to have choices.
Nate
Baythan
SY2TY2SY2TY
I like the Old City section for restaurants and nightlife. Serrano's is good, though a bit noisy. Spice (Indian cuisine) is good. Chinatown section has some of the best Chinese restaurants on the east coast. Over by U of P, "Pod" restaurant is an interesting (and expensive) place. White Dog Cafe is good for lunch...try to ignore political overtones. :-?
Steve
Sy #1548
Philly 'burbs
Steve
Sy #1548
Philly 'burbs
the best steak place imho is up in NE Philly. Called Steve Prince of Steaks. I've prolly eaten about 50 steaks from them - always the same thing: Pizza American Without (pizza steak, american cheese, no onion)
You need to understand how to order a cheesesteak in philly to not look like such an outsider.
Mayor? no....just have spent a lot of time there over the past few years. I dated a girl from philly for 1.5yrs, and i've had steady work down there for the past 5 years. Less now then before, but i used to be down there almost every week - always trying new places.
Another great restaurant on South Street is San Carlo. Its a small place hiding just off of South street adjacent to Bridget Foy's. Quaint and very reasonably priced ($12-15 entrees). Great date place. If you like tiramisu, go to San Carlo.
You need to understand how to order a cheesesteak in philly to not look like such an outsider.
Mayor? no....just have spent a lot of time there over the past few years. I dated a girl from philly for 1.5yrs, and i've had steady work down there for the past 5 years. Less now then before, but i used to be down there almost every week - always trying new places.
Another great restaurant on South Street is San Carlo. Its a small place hiding just off of South street adjacent to Bridget Foy's. Quaint and very reasonably priced ($12-15 entrees). Great date place. If you like tiramisu, go to San Carlo.
at steve's....you'd say "american with; shrooms and peppers" most places that'd just be the works or w/ everything.NateP said:
Steves has a counter full of peppers, so usually people don't get peppers on their steaks there, but add them themselves. They have great pickles there too.
Raist103
Engine Killer, iPhone Killer, Lawnmower Killer
right across the bridge in nj is a place called the pub it is a up scale steak place on rt 130 right after rt30 meats up with rt130. about 22-30 for a good steak i go there often. another good place about 20 min sout of philly is georgines right off 413. shot me a pm i may be around friday night. it is only me, mike p, and ed in south jersey. maybe some other guys want to show up and we can make a dave and buster night?
don
don