A romantic evening in Center City starts with a delicious meal. Whether you’re returning to the place you fell in love, meeting up for a first date, or searching for the perfect location to pop the question, there’s a table for two waiting to greet you. Explore our picks for the most romantic restaurants in Center City.  

a.kitchen   

Cozy and intimate, this Rittenhouse Square staple serves seasonal small plates alongside an award-winning natural wine list and craft cocktails.  
📍 135 S. 18th Street  
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Bar Lesieur 

Bar Lesieur is a French-inspired steakhouse with a modern approach to classic cuisine. Its dim lighting and red leather booths bring warmth to the space decorated in framed photos and exposed brick. Between the food, the ambience and the incredible cocktails, this place makes it easy to make lasting memories.  
📍1523 Sansom Street  
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Butcher and Singer   

This classic, white tableclothed steakhouse feels like stepping back in time to 1940s-era Hollywood glamour. The menu is perfect for special occasions – steaks, chops, lobster, and martinis. For dessert, heat things up with baked Alaska before ending at the bar for a nightcap.  
📍 1500 Walnut Street 
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Charlie was a sinner.  

This vegan small plates and cocktail lounge is perfect for two with dishes designed for sharing. Bathed in candlelight and adorned in chandeliers, guests are encouraged to sit close, lean in and raise a glass to good company.  
📍131 S. 13th Street  
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Chris' Jazz Cafe  

Make the most of your night out by enjoying dinner and a show at this Center City institution. The seasonal, Southern-inspired menu pairs perfectly with live jazz tunes.  
📍1421 Sansom Street  
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Oyster House  

A Center City seafood staple for more than 40 years, the Oyster House is Philadelphia's seafood destination. Whether you’re indulging on whole Maine lobsters or splitting oysters at the raw bar, it’s easy to spend hours noshing over great conversation in a lively and friendly atmosphere.  
📍 1516 Sansom Street  
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Morimoto  

Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto serves contemporary Japanese dishes in a sleek and modern dining room. Omakase, a la carte sushi, Kobe beef Wagyu and more make for a memorable meal in Center City.  
📍 723 Chestnut Street  
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Wilder 

This three-floor restaurant off Rittenhouse Square features new American cuisine and cocktails. Unique decor and a large bar make this an ideal destination for a fun and casual night out.   
📍 2009 Sansom Street  
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