Fun dining in Philadelphia

Philly is a great place to visit and an even better place to get a good meal. Restaurants abound in every neighborhood which will have you coming back again and again. Dining options in Philadelphia are many and varied. 

Philadelphia is, however,  most famous for one thing, the cheese steak.

Cheese-steak

South Philly is home to both Geno's and Pat's the kings of the cheese-steak. Ordering the cheese-steak is an art and you have to know what you're doing before you try to order at either establishment. There are two things that need to be addressed, with or without onions and Cheesewiz or Provolone. Once you have decided all that is left is to sink your teeth into the meaty, cheesy hoagie. It's a messy job but one that is well worth changing your shirt over.

Crepes

This isn't the first thing that comes to mind when the name Philadelphia comes up but Creperie Beau Monde will make a convert of even the most reluctant diner. Located just south of South Street on Sixth, it has a great atmosphere and even better crepes. It isn't all about dessert either; they offer a typical Breton buckwheat crepe with many choices of savory filling.

Burgers and great drinks

I love Copabanana, not only does it have a great name, they make wonderful burgers and spectacular margaritas and martinis (you have to try the key lime martini). They are an institution on South Street having been here for more than 35 years and they have grown from a single store from to five. If you are looking for a lively place, this is it.

Reading Terminal Market

If you are just hungry and have no specific cuisine in mind the Reading Terminal Market is the perfect place to go. You can feast on the freshest of produce or a typical Amish treat. Some of the most popular breakfast spots in Philadelphia are located in the market, as well as bakeries and candy shops. Check out the rather traditional diner with the overall-clad waitresses for oversized sandwiches and down-home cooking.

Mussels and Frites

If you have an urge for a Belgian beer and some of the best mussels and frites anywhere, head over to Spruce Street and visit Monk's Cafe. They have a beer bible that is something any beer lover will truly appreciate. The mussels come in a bucket and the frites are served with mayonnaise as they should be.

Museum Dining

The Philadelphia Museum of Art has a wonderful cafeteria. The food is fresh, the prices are reasonable and the art in the museum makes a very good case for eating there.

No matter what you are craving, Philadelphia will have a restaurant to satisfy your needs.