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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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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 | Menu
Main Line favorite delivers in Radnor. More...

a.kitchen American
15/20
Dining Room at a.kitchen, Philadelphia, PA AKA Rittenhouse Square
135 S. 18th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-825-7030 | Photo
Artisanal American cuisine in Rittenhouse Square. 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 | Menu
With Nuevo Latino food, dramatic architecture and tropical drinks, this Rittenhouse restaurant shines. More...

Amada Spanish
15/20
Dining Room at Amada, Philadelphia, PA 217 Chestnut St., #219
Philadelphia, PA 19106
215-625-2450 | Menu
Real deal tapas from Philadelphia's Iron Chef. More...

Avalon Italian
14/20
Dining Room at Avalon, West Chester, PA 312 S. High St.
West Chester, PA 19382
610-436-4100 | Menu
Rustic Italian eatery corners the market on fresh fare. More...

Balcony American
12/20
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Philadelphia City Center
237 S. Broad St.
Philadelphia, PA 19107
215-893-1600
American comfort cuisine at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel. More...

Barclay Prime Steakhouse
15/20
Dining Room at Barclay Prime, Philadelphia, PA 237 S. 18th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-732-7560 | Menu
Beef is king at Starr Restaurants' boutique steakhouse. More...

Blackfish American
14/20
119 Fayette St.
Conshohocken, PA 19428
610-397-0888 | Menu
BYOB brings sophisticated dining to Conshy. More...

Buddakan Pan-Asian
14/20
Dining Room at Buddakan, Philadelphia, PA 325 Chestnut St.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
215-574-9440 | Menu
Inventive Asian cuisine in a dramatic atmosphere. More...

Butcher & Singer Steakhouse
14/20
Dining Room at Butcher & Singer, Philadelphia, PA 1500 Walnut St.
Philadelphia, PA 19102
215-732-4444 | Menu
Sexy steakhouse pays homage to old Hollywood. More...

Chifa Chinese
13/20
Dining Room at Chifa, Philadelphia, PA 707 Chestnut St.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
215-925-5555 | Menu
Hail to the Chifa: this unique restaurant re-creates the quirky hybrid of Peruvian and Cantonese cuisines. More...

City Tavern American
14/20
Dining Room at City Tavern, Philadelphia, PA 138 S. Second St.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
215-413-1443 | Menu
Colonial culinary history comes alive in the shadow of Independence National Historical Park. More...

Continental Mid-Town Eclectic
12/20
Dining Room at Continental Mid-Town, Philadelphia, PA 1801 Chestnut St.
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-567-1800 | Menu
Midtown hot-spot bigger and groovier than its downtown sister. More...

Davio's Italian
13/20
Dining Room at Davio Provident Bank Building
111 S. 17th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-563-4810 | Menu
Steaks pair with Italian innovation to make Davio's a Rittenhouse Square fave. More...

Distrito Mexican
14/20
3945 Chestnut St.
Philadelphia, PA 19104
215-222-1657 | Menu
Mexico City comes alive in Philadelphia. More...

Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar Steakhouse
14/20
Radnor Financial Center
555 E. Lancaster Ave.
Radnor, PA 19087
610-688-9463 | Menu
Fleming’s finesses fine filets on the Main Line. More...

Fork American
15/20
Dining Room at Fork, Philadelphia, PA 306 Market St.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
215-625-9425 | Menu
Ingredient-driven, seasonal American cuisine in Old City. 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 | Menu
World cuisine from chef Rafael Gonzalez in a serene Four Seasons Hotel setting. More...

Garces Trading Company Spanish
14/20
Dining Room at Garces Trading Company, Philadelphia, PA 1111 Locust St.
Philadelphia, PA 19107
215-574-1099 | Menu
Iron Chef offers eat in or takeaway Medi gourmet. More...

JG Domestic American
14/20
Dining Room at JG Domestic, Philadelphia, PA Cira Centre
2929 Arch St.
Philadelphia, PA 19104
215-222-2363 | Menu
Jose Garces’ JG Domestic, with an all-American focus, is right on track at Cira Centre. 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 | Menu
Gorgeous room, professional service and an imaginative menu. More...

London Grill American
12/20
Dining Room at London Grill, Philadelphia, PA 2301 Fairmount Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19130
215-978-4545 | Menu
Craft beers and a cozy scene bring regulars in droves to London Grill. More...

McGillin's Olde Ale House Irish
11/20
Dining Room at McGillin 1310 Drury St.
Philadelphia, PA 19107
215-735-5562 | Menu
McGillin’s is the oldest operating tavern in Philadelphia --- around since 1860. More...

Meritage Global
14/20
500 S. 20th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19146
215-985-1922 | Menu
Meritage delivers bold global flavors and appealing wines. More...

Moonstruck Italian
13/20
7955 Oxford Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19111
215-725-6000 | Menu
There’s first-rate food and service at this Fox Chase Italian eatery. More...

Morimoto Japanese
15/20
Dining Room at Morimoto, Philadelphia, PA 723 Chestnut St.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
215-413-9070 | Menu
Contemporary Japanese cuisine from Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto. More...

Moshulu New American
No Rating
Dining Room at Moshulu, Philadelphia, PA Penn's Landing
401 S. Columbus Blvd.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
215-923-2500 | Menu
Dine aboard a clipper ship that offers decidedly modern food. More...

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

Oyster House Seafood
14/20
1516 Sansom St.
Philadelphia, PA 19102
215-567-7683 | Menu
Family-owned oyster bar never disappoints. More...

The Palm Steakhouse
13/20
Park Hyatt Philadelphia at the Bellevue
200 S. Broad St.
Philadelphia, PA 19102
215-546-7256 | Menu
Where power and beef meet in Philly. More...

Parc French
13/20
Park Rittenhouse
227 S. 18th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-545-2262 | Menu
Bustling brasserie adds a French accent to Rittenhouse Square. More...

Pod Asian
14/20
Dining Room at Pod, Philadelphia, PA The Inn at Penn
3636 Sansom St.
Philadelphia, PA 19104
215-387-1803 | Menu
Conveyor-belt sushi bar in a funky, mod setting. More...

Prime Rib Steakhouse
14/20
Dining Room at Prime Rib, Philadelphia, PA The Warwick Hotel
1701 Locust St.
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-772-1701 | Menu
Old-school glam meets better-than-average beef palace. More...

R2L Contemporary
15/20
Dining Room at R2L , Philadelphia, PA Two Liberty Place
50 S. 16th St., 37th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19102
215-564-5337 | Menu
Contemporary American fare from chef-owner Daniel Stern. More...

Rouge European
14/20
205 S. 18th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-732-6622 | Menu
Rouge melds a come-hither ambience with fresh seasonal fare. More...

Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse
13/20
The Rittenhouse Hotel
210 W. Rittenhouse Sq.
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-545-1700 | Menu
Prime beef at a prime location at the Rittenhouse Hotel. More...

Susanna Foo Gourmet Kitchen Chinese
14/20
Radnor Financial Center
555 E. Lancaster Ave.
Radnor, PA 19087
610-688-8808 | Menu
First lady of fine Asian cuisine makes the Main Line her home. More...

Table 31 Steakhouse
14/20
Comcast Center
1701 John F. Kennedy Blvd.
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-567-7111 | Menu
Traditional steakhouse cuisine meets modern Italian. More...

Tinto Spanish
14/20
Dining Room at Tinto, Philadelphia, PA 114 S. 20th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-665-9150 | Menu
Inspired tapas, Basque-style, from Amada’s Jose Garces. More...

Valanni Global
13/20
Dining Room at Valanni, Philadelphia, PA 1229 Spruce St.
Philadelphia, PA 19107
215-790-9494 | Menu
Valanni delivers tasty global eats and potent cocktails. More...

Xochitl Mexican
No Rating
408 S. Second St.
Philadelphia, PA 19147
215-238-7280 | Menu
Neighborhood favorite pairs authentic Mexican fare with a lively bar scene. More...

Zahav Israeli
14/20
Dining Room at Zahav, Philadelphia, PA 237 Saint James Pl.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
215-625-8800 | Menu | Photo
Zahav is a shining example of modern Israeli cooking. More...

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