Find yourself at the center of everything you’re craving. Center City’s world-class culinary scene is the finest in the region, including James Beard Award winners and Iron Chefs. Cuisines from across the globe can be found at every turn, from Italian and Japanese to Middle Eastern and Mexican. Center City’s diverse array of eateries include more than just fine dining. Family-owned BYOBs, casual coffee shops, cocktail bars and more help to satisfy every taste. And no visit to Center City would be complete without a stop at the legendary Reading Terminal Market! Find lunch and dinner deals, and unique dining experiences from some of the best restaurants in Center City in the list below.
10 Avenue of the Arts, 215.523.8200
Bank & Bourbon: Willett Family Estate Distiller Dinner
October 29 | 6 p.m. | Join us Wednesday October 29th for a Distiller Dinner hosted by Jennifer Richie from Willett Family Distillery. Start your evening with a reception featuring passed hors d'oeuvres and a surprise Willett cocktail followed by a family-style dinner featuring Rowan's Creek, Willett Pot Still Reserve, Willett 8 year Wheated Bourbon, Willett 11 year Private Barrel and Willett 4 year Family Estate Rye and enjoy some complimentary take-away items courtesy of Willett. Seats are limited to 25.
1200 Market St., 215.231.7300
133 S. 18th St., 267.606.6612
Bank & Bourbon: Bourbon Bash
September 24 | 6 p.m. | Join us for a good cause! Enjoy live music accompanied by passed hors d'oeuvres, carving stations featuring dry-aged steaks, Duroc pork and whole fish, wine, beer and premium whiskies from Beam-Suntory along with unique raffle prizes. All proceeds from Bourbon Bash are donated to Donor's Choose which help purchase school supplies for local classrooms.
1200 Market St., 215.231.7300
Barra Rossa: Tini Thursdays
Weekly | Enjoy handcrafted martinis made with Tito’s vodka and light bites, including calamari and bruschetta.
929 Walnut St., 215.644.9074
City Tap Logan Square: City Tap House Family Fall Fest
October 25 | 1-4 p.m. | Family friendly marketplace & pumpkin painting on a fall Saturday afternoon. Food and drink specials, giveaways, and more.
100 N. 18th St., 215.587.9040
City Winery: Wine Tastings
Wednesday - Sunday | Enjoy our award-winning wines made on site! Remember your favorites for your next wine flight or to bring home from our wine shop. Make a reservation today.
990 Filbert Street, 267.479.7373
Di Bruno Bros.: Philly Tailgate Bundle
Ongoing | You or your loved one will enjoy this collection of delicious gourmet 'jawns', for those of us cheering the loudest and snacking the hardest. Makes the perfect gift for the Philly sports-lover in your life.
1730 Chestnut St. or 834 Chestnut St. #112
Estia: $40 Theater Menu
Nightly | Going to a show on the Avenue of the Arts? Stop into Estia ahead of time to enjoy a three-course, prix-fixe theater menu for only $40. For more details, download the menu.
1405 Locust Street, 215.735.7700
F1 Arcade: 25% off Food and Drinks for CCD Email Subscribers
Through October 30 | As a welcome back from the summer and going into the fall enjoy 25% off food and drinks at F1 Arcade. Show this digital card to an F1 team member to recieve the discount.
1330 Chestnut St.
Grandma's Philly: Xtra Spicy Wednesdays
Wednesdays | 8 p.m. – Midnight | Summer is heating up in the best way. A taste of Thailand on shared and small plates at Philly’s first Thai tapas bar is heating up Wednesday evenings through the summer months where you can expect a live DJ, signature cocktails, spicy bites and bottle specials
1304 Walnut St., 215.315.9050
Fado Irish Pub: Trivia Night
Wednesdays | 8 p.m. | Enjoy trivia night every Wednesday along with drink specials.
1500 Locust St., 215.893.9700
1113 Market St., 215.238.1000
HipCityVeg: Shake of the Month Calendar
127 S 18th Street & 121 S Broad Street
Jasmine Rice Thai Restaurant: Lunch Specials Starting at $12
Monday-Friday | 11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Saturday-Sunday Noon - 3 p.m. | Enjoy Thai lunch specials starting as low as $12, 7-days a week.
306 S 16th St., 215.546.0818
La Cucina at the Market: Cooking Class
Bring your friends and family for an interactive cooking class! Create memorable experiences while enjoing delicious food. Check La Cucina’s website for their full schedule of classes.
1206 Arch Street, 215.922.1170
Lamberti Pizza & Market: 25$ Off After 4 p.m.
Daily | After 4 p.m.| Before heading home, stop by Lamberti Pizza & Market daily after 4 p.m. to receive 25% your favorite Grab & Go Market items.
707 Chestnut St., 215.454.6300
Lucky Strike: Night Strike Unlimited Bowling
Sunday - Wednesday | Enjoy our $23.99 unlimited bowling Night Strike special. Sundays starting at 6 p.m. and Monday to Wednesday starting at 8 p.m. Shoe rental is included
1336 Chestnut Street, 215.545.2471
Maggiano’s Little Italy: Big Deal Two Courses for $20
Everyone deserves a feast, making this weekend the perfect time to try our NEW Maggiano’s Big Deal: two courses, starting at just $20.
1201 Filbert St., 215.567.2020
1901 John F. Kenedy Blvd., 445-287-1901
Oyster House:Shucking Classes
Tuesdays | 2:30-3 p.m. | Get step-by-step guidance on the art of oyster shucking for $126 per couple. After a few practice oysters, the class includes 1 dozen to shuck and eat, plus 2 glasses of champagne. Classes are 30 minutes and reservations are required.
1516 Sansom Street, 215.567.7683
227 S.18th Street, 215.545.2262
1136 Arch St. #400, 215.922.2317
Scarpetta: Scarpetta Supper
Sunday -Thursday | 8 p.m. - Close | Whether you're stopping in for a light bite or lingering over your favorite pasta, supper at Scarpetta is your new nighttime ritual. An elegant late-night lineup featuring sweet + savory tiny tinis, half portions of Scarpetta’s iconic pastas, an exclusive crudo duo and select wines by the glass on special.
210 W. Rittenhouse Square, 215.558.4199
121 S. 17th St., 215.563.5008
Tapster Tasting Room: Nightly Deals and Events
1601 Sansom St.
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream: Fall Pumpkin Cheesecake Milkshake
Limited-time only | Enjoy the pumpkin cheesecake milkshake for a limited-time only.
115 S. 18th St. and 119 S. 13th St.
You never know what restaurant you’ll discover among the countless options that make Center City the dining destination that it is. Check out the list below for a few hidden gems and give one a try on your next stroll through the city.
Frankie’s Summer Club | New pop-up bar located in a low-key courtyard of a historic building, serving natural wines and seasonal snacks | 355 S 15th St.
Malai Ice Cream | Drawing inspiration from South Asian ingredients and its founders upbringing, this ice cream shop offers up handcrafted creamy goodness. | 260 S 18th St.
The Saints | Enjoy West African cuisine with a modern twist in this Rittenhouse restaurant and lounge. | 1901 Chestnut St.
Café Walnut | This bi-level cafe offers a fusion of Korean and American breakfast and lunch options along with classic beverages. | 703 Chestnut St.
Gnocchi to Go by La Cucina at the Market | Fresh home-made pasta window serving up orders on select weekdays during the lunch hour. | 1206 Arch St.
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