34 restaurants found where star rating is "3 1/2" Stars
Alma de Cuba
Address: 1623 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Alma de Cuba is a Latin vacation, right in the heart of Philadelphia. Located at 1623 Walnut Street, it’s a perfect destination to pop into on the way home from work or for an elegant dinner. The lounge evokes sultry Miami nightlife with a mix of traditional Cuban and contemporary elements, with traditional drinks such as Caipirinhas and Classic Mojitos, which are always specially priced for happy hour. Upstairs, the balcony-style seating and classic décor promise a mellow and sophisticated ambiance. Chef Rodriguez adds novel twists to old world Cuban standards in his ‘Nuevo Latino’ creations, such as Pan Roasted Muscovy Duck, Lobster Sancocho, and Lechon Asado.
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Audrey Claire
Address: 276 S. 20th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Audrey Claire is a small New American gem in the heart of elegant Rittenhouse Square. Owner Audrey Claire Taichman gives the restaurant its name and also its minimalist elegance, which engulfs guests with bare white walls and palatable heat from the open kitchen. Executive Chef Kiong Banh mixes up traditional New American cuisine, creating simple yet inventive dishes such as Roasted Leg of Lamb with Cranberry-Rosemary Puree. Taichman's conceptual direction coupled with Bahn's insistence on excellence and innovation ensure that Audrey Claire’s atmosphere and menu remain sophisticated without being pretentious, and unique while retaining simplicity and quality.
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Ava
Address: 518 S 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
Nestled at the edge of Society Hill, Ava Restaurant is an unpretentious refuge, suitable for foodies and newbies alike. Just past the scenic red brick buildings of the neighborhood, tucked between Lombard and South on 3rd Street, is Ava’s black awning and quaint yellow-green sign. Chef and part owner Michael Campagna and his brother Anothony have developed a menu and style that draws from Northern Italy, and completely dispels any preconceived notion of “Italian American” cuisine. All pastas, and desserts at this BYOB are handmade on premises.
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Bistro St. Tropez
Address: 2400 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Before Patou came to Old City with its ultra-hip appeal, Patrice Rames already had a Philadelphia success nestled atop the Marketplace Design Center in Center City. Since 1987, Bistro St. Tropez has been serving Philadelphia foodies the finest of French food, and has given five-star French spots like Le Bec Fin some stiff competition. In Bistro St. Tropez you will find the illusion of Provence amidst simple elegance, classic French cuisine, and a predominately French wine selection—all presented with Rames’s signature classic style that gives Philly a true taste of France.
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Caribou Café
Address: 1126 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Paris descends upon Philadelphia at Caribou Café Restaurant, an authentic French Bistro located in Philadelphia’s Theater District. Burnt Orange walls host vibrant French posters and black and white photographs, which transport diners to the streets of Paris. The menu of traditional French Bistro fare includes Pâté, coq au vin, and escargot at lunch and cassoulet and boeuf bourguignon at dinner. An extensive wine and beer list includes 22 wines by the glass and 40 specialty beers. Combine the authentic French fare, lively ambiance, and fantastic wine and beer selection and it is easy to understand why Caribou Café was named Best French Restaurant by Philadelphia Magazine in 2004.
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