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Dining Out for New Year's Eve
PHILADELPHIA

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Besides attending one of the world's Top 10 Hot Spots for New Year's Eve, what could be better than celebrating the end of the year with a memorable meal? Whether you're looking for a party scene full of revelers or a more romantic space to share a midnight Champagne toast with someone special, we've compiled a list of the best restaurants in Philadelphia to ring in the New Year.

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10 Arts by Eric Ripert New American
14/20
Dining Room at 10 Arts by Eric Ripert, Philadelphia, PA The Ritz-Carlton, Philadelphia
Ten Avenue of the Arts
Philadelphia, PA 19102
215-523-8273
American cuisine with an emphasis on local products from celebrated chef Eric Ripert. More...

333 Belrose Bar & Grill New American
14/20
Dining Room at 333 Belrose Bar & Grill, Radnor, PA 333 Belrose Lane
Radnor, PA 19087
610-293-1000
Tucked away in Radnor, a busy bistro flourishes. More...

Alma de Cuba Nuevo Latino
14/20
Dining Room at Alma de Cuba, Philadelphia, PA 1623 Walnut St.
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-988-1799
Nuevo Latino food, dramatic architecture and tropical drinks steal the show at this Rittenhouse Square restaurant. More...

Avril BYOB French
12/20
134 Bala Ave.
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
610-667-2626
Fetching French bistro in Bala Cynwyd. More...

Blackfish American
14/20
119 Fayette St.
Conshohocken, PA 19428
610-397-0888
Classy BYOB brings a fine dining option to Conshy. More...

Buddakan Pan-Asian
14/20
Dining Room at Buddakan, Philadelphia, PA 325 Chestnut St.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
215-574-9440
Restaurant-as-theater in Philly, with inventive Asian cuisine. More...

Butcher & Singer Steakhouse
14/20
1500 Walnut St.
Philadelphia, PA 19102
215-732-4444
Sexy steakhouse takes over the former Striped Bass. 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...

Fork American
15/20
306 Market St.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
215-625-9425
Invigorated American cuisine at this gracious Old City classic. More...

Fountain Restaurant French
15/20
Dining Room at Fountain Restaurant, Philadelphia, PA Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia
One Logan Sq.
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-963-1500
Fine dining with the cuisine of chef Rafael Gonzalez in serene environs at the Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia. More...

Gigi Latin American
13/20
319 Market St.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
215-574-8880
Bold Latin-influenced cuisine at an Old City hot spot. More...

Lacroix at The Rittenhouse French
14/20
Dining Room at Lacroix at The Rittenhouse, Philadelphia, PA The Rittenhouse Hotel
210 W. Rittenhouse Sq.
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-790-2533
Gorgeous room, impeccable service and an imaginative menu of world ingredients. More...

Le Bar Lyonnaise French
15/20
Dining Room at Le Bar Lyonnaise, Philadelphia, PA 1523 Walnut St.
Philadelphia, PA 19102
215-567-1000
Soft lights and Champagne in the downstairs lounge of Le Bec-Fin. More...

Le Bec-Fin French
17/20
Dining Room at Le Bec-Fin, Philadelphia, PA 1523 Walnut St.
Philadelphia, PA 19102
215-567-1000
Georges Perrier lightens up his famed French restaurant. More...

London Grill American
12/20
Dining Room at London Grill, Philadelphia, PA 2301 Fairmount Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19130
215-978-4545
Busy neighborhood spot with wide-ranging, modern menu. 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...

XIX Nineteen Restaurant American
16/20
Dining Room at XIX Nineteen Restaurant, Philadelphia, PA Park Hyatt Philadelphia at the Bellevue
200 S. Broad St.
Philadelphia, PA 19102
215-790-1919
Stellar views and fresh seafood reach new heights at Nineteen. More...

Parc French
13/20
Park Rittenhouse
227 S. 18th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-545-2262
Chic brasserie adds another lively dining note to Rittenhouse Square. More...

Prime Rib Steakhouse
14/20
The Warwick Hotel
1701 Locust St.
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-772-1701
The service is pampering, as in the good old days, but the Twenty Wines Under Forty Dollars section of the wine list is a concept for today. 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...

Table 31 Steakhouse
14/20
Comcast Center
1701 John F. Kennedy Blvd.
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-567-7111
Steakhouse bistro menu offered in impressive Comcast Center digs. More...

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