Seafood Cuisine: 12 Restaurants Found
Sansom Street Oyster House
Address: 1516 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102
In a city where every restaurant is striving to be the next big thing, the Sansom Street Oyster House manages to stay true to its roots, cementing its status as an erstwhile food favorite in the eyes – and stomachs – of Philadelphia’s toughest critics. Situated among several bustling pubs and parking garages along unassuming Sansom Street, the Sansom Street Oyster House is a grand old tradition of fresh fish at its finest. With dishes like Fried Oysters with Chicken Salad, Crab Imperial, and Snapper Turtle Soup, classic seafood is alive and well in this no-nonsense setting.
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Alison at Blue Bell
Address: 721 Skippack Pike, Blue Bell, PA 19422
She was Executive Chef at the upscale center-city restaurant that copped Esquire magazine’s prestigious “Best New Restaurant” award. She has been dubbed Philly’s “kitchen diva.” Her celebrity notwithstanding, Alison Barshak continues to fashion her reputation and earn her success plate by scrumptious plate. A high-profile refugee from the Quaker City restaurant scene, Alison now graces the ‘burbs with her singularly styled cosmopolitan cuisine. Her eponymous cozy 60-seater (with additional alfresco seating) beckons with a laid-back, unpretentious, informal vibe and an unrelenting focus on world-class gastronomy. You can either purchase wine or bring your own ($5 corkage fee).
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Branzino Ristorante
Address: 261 S. 17th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Tucked behind Rittenhouse Square on South 17th between Locust and Latimer, this quaint Italian BYOB is a true gem to the area. Owner and chef Luan Tota offers an array of homemade pasta, meat and seafood dishes that are a mix of classic Italian and Jewish-Italian cuisine. White linens, candlelit illumination and two wall-sized murals of Italian landscapes create a romantic setting, with large windows that afford a hint of city-street charm.
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Roberto Café
Address: 2108 South Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146
Roberto Café, an Italian Trattoria in the Graduate Hospital area, provides a variety of seafood and Italian classics in a comfortable, intimate atmosphere. Joining the mix of restaurants and bars along South Street, this cozy BYO offers elegant dining suitable for business trip meals, small groups, and romantic diners alike. The attentive staff, delicious food, and small, homey dining room make for a very pleasant dining experience. Italian food lovers will be pleased to find modern and creative touches added to their traditional favorite dishes, including sautéed chicken, pasta, and crabmeat.
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Devon Seafood Grill
Address: 225 S 18th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Devon Seafood Grill offers “global aquatic cuisine,” with ingredients and flavors from all corners of the world. Chef Jitendra Gulgule serves up creative interpretations of market-fresh Pacific and Atlantic fish and shellfish, presenting both daily and seasonal specials and signature classics. An oyster bar and extensive wine cellar add to the experience, as does the comfortably elegant setting.
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