Outdoor Dining
PHILADELPHIA

Enjoy dining al fresco?  Let yourself be romanced by the sidewalk sounds of a big city or pampered by the peacefulness of a patio garden. Flock to the terrace, deck or boulevard table and share a bite, under the sun, an oversized patio umbrella or the stars. Be it a brunch in the breeze, sunset supper or long lunch, all of it tastes best outside. Visit a few of these top airy hot spots for the best outdoor dining in Philadelphia.

Alison at Blue Bell Seafood
14/20
Dining Room at Alison at Blue Bell, Blue Bell, PA 721 Skippack Pike
Blue Bell, PA 19422
215-641-2660
Urban cuisine comes to the ’burbs at this seafood oriented gem. More...

Amada Tapas
15/20
Dining Room at Amada, Philadelphia, PA 217 Chestnut St., #219
Philadelphia, PA 19106
215-625-2450
A true tapas spot with serious, well-executed Spanish cuisine. More...

Beau Monde French
14/20
624 S. Sixth St.
Philadelphia, PA 19147
215-592-0656
Pâtés, salads and mainly crêpes in stylish surroundings. More...

Brasserie Perrier French
15/20
Dining Room at Brasserie Perrier, Philadelphia, PA 1619 Walnut St.
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-568-3000
Tuna tartare to crispy sea bass, and all well done at this fashionable Georges Perrier spot. More...

Bridget Foy's South Street Grill American
13/20
200 South St.
Philadelphia, PA 19147
215-922-1813
Solid American fare in a comfortable South Street setting. More...

City Tavern American
14/20
138 S. Second St.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
215-413-1443
John Adams frequented City Tavern in his day; it’s meticulously restored with historic colonial American fare. More...

Continental Mid-Town Eclectic
12/20
Dining Room at Continental Mid-Town, Philadelphia, PA 1801 Chestnut St.
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-567-1800
Bigger and badder than Stephen Starr's downtown Continental with the same affordable nibbles and chic cocktails. More...

Cuba Libre Cuban
14/20
Dining Room at Cuba Libre, Philadelphia, PA 10 S. 2nd St.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
215-627-0666
Enjoy pre-Castro ambience and cuisine at this Cuban eatery. More...

El Vez Mexican
13/20
Dining Room at El Vez, Philadelphia, PA 121 S. 13th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19107
215-928-9800
There's much to savor this stylish and lively Mexican eatery. More...

Jamaican Jerk Hut Jamaican
13/20
1436 South St.
Philadelphia, PA 19146
215-545-8644
Absolutely the place for Island food in the city, but the seating is limited, so call first. More...

Moshulu New American
15/20
Dining Room at Moshulu, Philadelphia, PA Penn's Landing
401 S. Columbus Blvd.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
215-923-2500
You're not seeing things---this is truly an old clipper ship decorated to match its Victorian origins, but with decidedly modern food. More...

The Oceanaire Seafood Room Seafood
14/20
700 Walnut St.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
215-625-8862
Set sail for a grand seafood experience. More...

Philadelphia Fish & Company Seafood
14/20
207 Chestnut St.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
215-625-8605
Top seafood at gentle prices. More...

Rouge French
14/20
205 S. 18th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-732-6622
Rouge combines a lush ambience with food that is essentially American with classic influences. More...

Solaris Grille Contemporary
13/20
8201 Germantown Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19118
215-242-3400
A lively setting to enjoy contemporary seafood, grills and salads. More...

Twenty Manning American
14/20
261 S. 20th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-731-0900
Chic café draws a very fashionable crowd for a lively bar scene and Asian-tinged fare. More...

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