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Best Lunch Restaurants in Southwest Philadelphia

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4.8
Exceptional(9088)
$$$$
• American • Rittenhouse Square
Booked 188 times today
Great food and better service. We were treated wonderfully for our 20th anniversary dinner.
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4.7
Exceptional(7436)
$$$$
• Mexican / Southwestern • Center City
Booked 105 times today
Excellent service and atmosphere. It’s one of my favorites.
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4.8
Exceptional(848)
$$$$
• Seafood • Center City
Booked 31 times today
Always delivers 10/10. Best service, oysters and energy
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4.7
Exceptional(753)
$$$$
• Contemporary American • Center City
Booked 37 times today
Our waiter was excellent! Gave valuable suggestions and was very knowledgeable about the menu. His recommendations were spot on, and his attention to detail was perfect. The snapper was delicious and the presentation was exquisite. It's easily the best dish I've had in a long time. It is rare to find a place that is this cozy and inviting while still servicing top-tier, perfectly prepared seafood!
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4.7
Exceptional(3842)
$$$$
• Cocktail Bar • Center City
Booked 94 times today
Our server Johnathan was impeccable. He really helped make our night special. The food was immaculate. We have been talking about it all day. We absolutely adored the ambience and got a ton of pictures.
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4.7
Exceptional(530)
$$$$
• Contemporary American • Center City
Booked 19 times today
Always delicious! I love a menu that when you read it you could order everything on it!!!
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3.9
Excellent(2148)
$$$$
• Italian • Rittenhouse Square
Booked 12 times today
The food is fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented, with generous portions and a great selection of classic Italian dishes.
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4.7
Exceptional(5720)
$$$$
• American • University City
Booked 78 times today
Fantastic restaurant. Great food, awesome decor, and interesting converted brownstone building with multiple dining rooms with different themes. Highly recommended.
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4.6
Exceptional(238)
$$$$
• American • Center City
Booked 47 times today
Best burger I ever had! Service was quick easy and kind. They gave me a candle in the dessert for my birthday with a nice handwritten happy birthday card. I’d recommend and I’d go back!
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4.8
Exceptional(5538)
$$$$
• Contemporary American • Old City
Booked 60 times today
5 Stars for quality and service. We had a lovely 4 course meal and delicious cocktails. Will be back!

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  • EileneGold
    Philadelphia County •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Excellent service and atmosphere. It’s one of my favorites.
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    El Vez$$$$• Mexican / Southwestern• Center City
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    4.7
  • Christine
    Philadelphia County •8 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Our waiter was excellent! Gave valuable suggestions and was very knowledgeable about the menu. His recommendations were spot on, and his attention to detail was perfect. The snapper was delicious and the presentation was exquisite. It's easily the best dish I've had in a long time. It is rare to find a place that is this cozy and inviting while still servicing top-tier, perfectly prepared seafood!
    More info
    Little Water$$$$• Contemporary American• Center City
    •
    4.7
  • PageGold
    New York City •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Highly recommend The Love. It's in a good location with sidewalk dining available during nice weather. The ambiance of the restaurant was cozy, comfortable and inviting. We arrived for our reservation very early and stopped in just to check if there was a seat at the bar or any cancellations. They graciously seated us immediately. Our service was really good, our server was friendly and informative and the cocktails and food ... excellent. There were so many good, fresh, creative options to contemplate it took us a while to decide but once we did, we were very happy with our choices. Next time we're in Philly again, we will return.
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    The Love$$$$• American• Rittenhouse Square
    •
    4.8
  • Kohlton
    Philadelphia County •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Our server Johnathan was impeccable. He really helped make our night special. The food was immaculate. We have been talking about it all day. We absolutely adored the ambience and got a ton of pictures.
    More info
    SkyHigh$$$$• Cocktail Bar• Center City
    •
    4.7
  • Sunny
    Philadelphia County •7 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    Best burger I ever had! Service was quick easy and kind. They gave me a candle in the dessert for my birthday with a nice handwritten happy birthday card. I’d recommend and I’d go back!
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    Pine Street Grill$$$$• American• Center City
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    4.6
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