Philadelphia, PA
Best TGI Friday's (Familiar Favorites)
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Chlöe |
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(Restaurants - BYOB) |
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232 Arch St, Philadelphia 19106 • 215-629-2337
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OLD CITY. Located on the north side of Old City, quaint Chlöe is a storefront BYOB that turns heads with its awesome New American fare. NB Bring cash – they don't take plastic. |
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Copper Bistro |
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614 N 2nd St, Philadelphia 19123 • 215-627-9844
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NORTHERN LIBERTIES. Once, folks in the Northern Liberties gathered at this intimate BYOB spot, formerly Aden, to enjoy Mediterranean fare. These days, though, its the New American cookery that has them clamoring. Weathered brick walls, intimate cafe tables, outdoor seating and an open kitchen – the space exudes all the charm and ambiance you could ask for. The food is nothing short of fantastic thanks to well-presented main courses like grilled skirt steak with caramelized shallots and sweet potato frites or lamb loin chop with minted orzo, feta and aged Balsamic. |
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Dmitri's |
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795 S 3rd St at Catharine St, Philadelphia 19147 • 215-625-0556
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QUEEN VILLAGE. Hidden away in the Queen Village section of South Philly, this modest little cafe probably won't distract you with its decor – there are no hackneyed themes, no kaleidoscope of colors, no fancy dressings whatsoever. But if you pay attention at all, you'll see that folks queue up from far and wide, hoping for dibs on a table (translation: space is tight) and anticipating Dmitri Chimes' consistently fabulous, Mediterranean-inspired fish and seafood dishes. |
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L'Angolo |
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(Restaurants - BYOB) |
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1415 Porter St, Philadelphia 19145 • 215-389-4252
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SOUTH PHILLY. With its open kitchen and snug yet comfortably-appointed dining room, it's easy to see why this neighborhood charmer draws such a loyal following from year to year. In fact, if you want the point made even more poignantly, try to snag a table on a Friday or Saturday without making reservations. Superbly done pasta dishes, of course, are the house specialty, and you'll find few kitchens as dedicated to and as proud of their craft as L'Angolo's. Greatly assisting the place's enormous popularity is the fact that it's more than fairly priced. |
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Little Fish |
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(Restaurants - BYOB) |
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600 Catharine St, Philadelphia 19147 • 215-413-3464
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QUEEN VILLAGE. This quaint Queen Village BYOB doesn't offer many seats, and the ones it does have can become hotly contested once the weekend rolls around. Translation: Make reservations. Once you've taken care of that, know that owner-chef John Tiplitz will have some outstanding seafood creations waiting for you, and the culinary tour de force may just feature everything from Mediterranean-inspired stews to wine-steamed mussels to any of his delicious pan-seared fish dishes. Sunday five-course prix fix: $28. |
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Lolita |
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106 S 13th St, Philadelphia 19107 • 215-546-7100
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CENTER CITY. This BYOT ("T" for tequila) earns high praise for its innovative Mexican fare and even higher praise for its imaginative margarita mixes. Reservations accepted Sunday-Thursday only. |
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Melograno |
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2201 Spruce St, Philadelphia 19103 • 215-875-8116
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CENTER CITY. It's not that the folks who regularly patronize this snug Italian bistro didn't want you to discover it for yourself, but after taking one meal at Melograno you'll selfishly agree that this is one of those places you hope never loses it's "off-the-radar" quality. Subtly dressed with wooden tables, hardwood floors, fresh flowers, bare white walls and an open kitchen, Melograno has the look and feel of the little neighborhood eateries found in Europe. And the food, it's safe to say, could give any of those places a run for their money – especially the mashed potato-stuffed ravioli and bistecca alla fiorentina. |
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Scannicchio's |
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(Restaurants - BYOB) |
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2500 S Broad St, Philadelphia 19145 • 215-468-3900
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SOUTH PHILLY. Residents on the south side of town have a several excellent choices when it comes to authentic Italian dining, and this one, on the corner of Broad and Porter, has certainly made quite a name for itself over the years. Family owned and operated, Scannicchio's made its debut in August of 2003, and in the time since has firmly established itself as a place where families and friends can enjoy dishes ranging from stuffed calamari to lobster ravioli in a setting that is comfortable and not the least bit pretentious. |
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Tre Scalini |
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1533 S 11th St, Philadelphia 19147 • 215-551-3870
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SOUTH PHILLY. You wouldn't expect to find such a treasure of Italian cuisine in this South Philadelphia row-style house. The menu amazes with dishes like bouillabaisse of shellfish, clams, squid, mussels in a spicy red broth, and veal chop with three types of mushrooms. All the light and refreshing sorbets are imported from the mother country, and the handmade ice creams are locally produced. Reservations recommended. Business dress attire. |
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Cucina Forte |
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(Restaurants - BYOB) |
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768 S 8th St, Philadelphia 19147 • 215-238-0778
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SOUTH PHILLY. Guided by the praise-worthy hands of owner-chef Maria Forte, this cozy BYOB on Eighth serves as a home-away-from-home to some of South Philly's most discerning palates. For many, Forte's dreamy fare, much of which pays homage to the small Italian town where she grew up, evokes memories of meals taken in their mothers' kitchen. Who can blame them for feeling so? Especially when you factor in the care – some might even call it passion – Forte throws into each and every plate of pasta, bowl of soup and serving of gnocchi. |
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