Best Contemporary American Restaurants in South Street

Price: Moderate (25)Price: Expensive (10)Price: Very Expensive (6)

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1. The Love

4.9

Exceptional(7013)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary american • Rittenhouse Square

Booked 151 times today

Located in the heart of a bustling city, The Love is renowned for its exceptional quality and creative approach to American cuisine. This upscale restaurant is vastly praised for its inventive, delicious American food, according to numerous reviews. The Love serves well-planned dishes that reinvent American classics in an exciting new light, featuring a unique assortment of American favourites infused with gustatory twists that incite interest. Its warm, rustic but sophisticated decor contributes to a pleasurable dining experience. A loyal customer celebrated their 20th anniversary at the restaurant, applauding the establishment's divine steak and fish, excellent vegetables, and perfect portion sizes, while another deemed it a "quaint place" with an extensive and delightful menu. The Love's ambience is cozy, and its services are excellent, with well-trained and attentive staff. Whether for a casual lunch or a special celebration, The Love heights American comfort food to a higher gastronomical plane.

2. Talula’s Garden

4.9

Exceptional(12974)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary american • Washington Square

Booked 121 times today

Talula's Garden in Philadelphia is highly praised for its outstanding American cuisine. The restaurant beautifully captures the farm-to-table essence, and has an ambiance that guests find particularly appealing, further amplified by its breathtaking garden. Reviewers rave about the diverse menu, which is designed around what's currently in season. Highlighted dishes include the six-cheese plate from the American northeast, prawns and mussels with sweet potatoes and peppers, and a mouthwatering blueberry pancake with maple fluff. Customers commend Talula's Garden for its impeccable service, delectable food and inventive style. Crucially, the establishment has the ability to satisfy both the "meat-and-potatoes crowd" as well as restaurant critics.

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3. Fork - Philadelphia

4.7

Exceptional(5025)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary american • Old City

Booked 42 times today

Fork in Philadelphia is a gem in the world of Contemporary American cuisine, offering both quality and creativity. The combination of American food prepared with Middle Eastern touches and fresh flavors makes it unique. The restaurant dishes out beautifully presented seafood, mouthwatering desserts, and inventive dishes such as roasted beet salad and focaccia with cartelized onion jam. It boasts stellar service and a consistently excellent food experience, as highlighted by many passionate reviews. Fork's playful culinary approach is a delightful departure from average American food, creating a must-dine experience in the Old City of Philadelphia. From its ambience to the exquisite meals, Fork has proven to be a top choice for food lovers.

4. Moshulu

4.5

Awesome(8630)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary american • Penn's Landing

Booked 61 times today

Moshulu restaurant is hailed for its stellar Contemporary American cuisine, with critics and customers alike lauding its exceptional culinary offerings. The menu offers a delightful array of dishes from Grilled Verlasso Salmon Filet, Captain's Cut Grilled Swordfish, 14 oz Ribeye Delmonico Steak, to Jumbo Lump Crab Cake. One review praised the crab cakes and calamari, giving them a 10/10 rating. Another reviewer admired not only the quality of the food but also the presentation, describing it as 'top quality'. Nestled near a picturesque harbor, its waterside location contributes to its charm. Additionally, the restaurant's service is consistently dubbed as 'outstanding' and 'excellent', adding to the Moshulu's reputation for providing a memorable dining experience.

5. Libertine

4.6

Exceptional(900)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary american • Center City

Booked 10 times today

Libertine restaurant has made a significant mark in the contemporary American cuisine scene. Customers universally praise the food as fantastic and delicious. Highlights include watermelon salad, crabcakes, the secret chicken, and lamb ragout. The restaurant also stands out for its unique dishes like the mushroom and hummus toast and shave Brussels sprout and pear salad with citrus-y dressing. The comfortable environment is lauded as much as the food, with a nice ambiance and welcoming staff often mentioned in reviews. The superb service and excellent food make every visit memorable. Whether it's special occasions or casual brunches, Libertine guarantees a premium dining experience.

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6. White Dog Cafe - University City

4.7

Exceptional(5409)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary american • University City

Booked 65 times today

White Dog Cafe - University City is a renowned restaurant celebrated for its excellent Contemporary American cuisine. Located in the vibrant University City, the restaurant caters to all taste buds, offering a wide variety of choices from its diverse menu. Reviewers appreciate the creative use of foreign ingredients to create novel original flavors, as seen in their Pumpkin & Clam Chowder. With the balance of traditional American food and innovative flavors, the White Dog Cafe crafts a unique dining experience. Reviewers have described the restaurant as "the best in University City" and praised its dedication to serving delicious, healthy, organic food from local venues. The restaurant values attentive customer service, further enhancing the overall dining experience.

7. Time

4.5

Awesome(836)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary american • Center City

Booked 14 times today

Located in the heart of Philadelphia, Time is a revered restaurant known for its contemporary American cuisine as well as its ambiance. Happy customers repeatedly commend the excellent service, delectable food, and lively entertainment provided by the restaurant. Their menu boasts a range of tantalising dishes from smoked eggplant to exquisite steak entrees, often exceeding diners' expectations. Expertly mixed cocktails and a fantastic wine selection further elevate the dining experience. The restaurant's distinct charm is its live music ranging from jazz to funk, which provides a vibrant backdrop for a memorable meal. This winning combination of food, service, and entertainment evidently makes Time a must-visit destination when in Philly.

8. Scampi

4.8

Exceptional(9)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary american • Queen Village

Hi! Scampi will be touring Southern Italy this summer at Wim Cafe at 226 South Street. We will explore with a 5 Course Tasting menu highlighting the food Liz fell in love with. While at the space, there will be a lovely selection of PA wine, beer and spirits to enjoy. These menus only run for one month, so come enjoy and learn some edible history of Italy.

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9. Morea - Philadelphia

4.2

Awesome(709)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary american • Center City

Booked 25 times today

Morea, located in the heart of Philadelphia, is a highly acclaimed American cuisine restaurant known for its excellent service, ambiance, and most importantly, delicious food. Patrons often laud the establishment for its quiet, cozy atmosphere and top-notch menu offerings. Reviews attest to the exceptional quality of the dishes, with one guest saluting the mushroom risotto with flat iron steak as the best meal they've ever had. Another highly recommended dish is the beef ossobuco, made with passion and attention to detail. With its gourmet-quality food at reasonable prices, Morea consistently delivers a phenomenal culinary experience, making it an absolute must-visit dining spot in Philadelphia.

10. Franklin Social Kitchen & Bar

4.1

Excellent(141)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary american • Old City

Booked 14 times today

Franklin Social Kitchen & Bar is a notable establishment serving delightful Contemporary American cuisine. Many diners praise the restaurant’s well-prepared dishes such as the tart flambee with caramelized onions and bacon, the delicious salmon, and the wonderful trout. The inventive cocktail menu provides an exciting preamble to the dining experience. One customer described their cocktail as "varied and inventive." The restaurant’s ambiance, characterized by "beautiful decor," "comfortable seating options," and "great ambiance," also contributes to an overall pleasant dining experience. Despite the restaurant’s relatively higher prices, customers find the eating experience at the Franklin Social Kitchen & Bar to be satisfying and worth every penny, as noted by one reviewer: “It’s pricey. But as long as I have good food and good service I don’t mind.”

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