Vernick Food & Drink is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Philadelphia.

1. Vernick Food & Drink

9.2
2031 Walnut St (at S 20th St), Philadelphia, PA
American Restaurant · Center City West · 82 tips and reviews

AshleyAshley: Amazing. Bacon and peas on toast.

Philly.comPhilly.com: Ingredients are the star at Greg Vernick's bi-level American spot near Rittenhouse Square. Try the "toasts" as an appetizer. You'll love everything coming out of the wood-fired oven. Read more.

Philadelphia MagazinePhiladelphia Magazine: The easy vibe at Vernick make it one of those rare restaurants that can suit so many things: dinner with food-snob friends, cocktails with a gal pal, a meal with the non-adventurous in-laws.

White Dog Cafe is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Philadelphia.

2. White Dog Cafe

8.9
3420 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA
American Restaurant · University City · 94 tips and reviews

Tanya J.Tanya John: Phenomenal! Appetizer—whipped goat cheese and ricotta, drizzled with a balsamic reduction and dotted with sweet figs. My entree—the spicy lamb bolognese. I would return in a heartbeat!

Visit PhillyVisit Philly: Pet owners can dine alfresco at the White Dog Café and score a bowl of water for their pooch.

MMMM: Wonderful lunch!

Friday Saturday Sunday is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Philadelphia.

3. Friday Saturday Sunday

8.6
261 S 21st St (at Rittenhouse Sq), Philadelphia, PA
American Restaurant · Center City · 13 tips and reviews

Gary D.Gary Degregorio: At its core, food is nicely prepared. Atmosphere & service are great. Feels like the chef tries too hard. Extraneous ingredients & flourishes on plate which do not enhance the meal. Good experience.

Leah P.Leah Pilossoph: The beef tartar, and the chicken liver mousse were to die for💀

Rob M.Rob McGowan: Top notch service and a beautiful bar serving elevated cocktails in Rittenhouse Square.

Middle Child Clubhouse is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Philadelphia.

4. Middle Child Clubhouse

9.3
1232 N Front St (at W Thompson St), Philadelphia, PA
American Restaurant · Northern Liberties - Fishtown · No tips or reviews
North Third Restaurant is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Philadelphia.

5. North Third Restaurant

8.7
801 N 3rd St (at Brown St), Philadelphia, PA
American Restaurant · Northern Liberties - Fishtown · 114 tips and reviews

Martin P.Martin Pepe: Love this place. I have since it opened. Great food and beer. And a lovely ambiance.

Chris M.Chris Maenner: One of the reasons to travel to Northern Liberties. The food is great, good variety of beer and really nice atmosphere.

Christine E.Christine E: Eat a crispy chicken sandwich this week

Mt. Airy Deli is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Philadelphia.

6. Mt. Airy Deli

8.4
7200 Devon St (Mt. Airy), Philadelphia, PA
American Restaurant · East Mount Airy · 8 tips and reviews

Randolph M.Randolph Malachi: Breakfast coffee waitresses breakfast sandwiches pancakes scrambled eggs,the clientele,Ms.Kim.Ambience. Cushioned high stools at the counter. Rows of tables.

Remi C.Remi Chestnut: Service is wonderful!!! Salmon Cheese Steak Wrap is awesome....

AngelaAngela: Salmon cheesesteak is lip smacking good!

Campbell's Place is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Philadelphia.

7. Campbell's Place

8.4
8337 Germantown Ave (Gravers Ln), Philadelphia, PA
American Restaurant · Chestnut Hill · 19 tips and reviews

Will R.Will Ryales: Fish Tacos are amazing, so are the crab quesadillas and they have an awesome beer selection. Can't go wrong with this cozy place

Suzanne C.Suzanne Coste: Fish tacos are awesome. Next time I will ask for the sauce on the side!

Christine M. A.Christine M. Aust: The specials are always good! CHECK OUT the bathrooms! very cool roadtrip rocker passes on the wall

Moshulu is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Philadelphia.

8. Moshulu

8.5
401 S Columbus Blvd (at Penn's Landing), Philadelphia, PA
American Restaurant · Penn's Landing · 62 tips and reviews

Brian F.Brian Finn: Delicious fancy restaurant inside an old ship docked at Penn's Landing with gorgeous views of the Delaware River waterfront- the décor inside is just like a luxury vintage ship with porthole windows

Martel J.Martel Johnson: I hope you can Swear in Deepwater If the ship goes down Life reserve

Eric F.Eric F.: I'm on a boat!

Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Philadelphia.

9. Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant

8.6
8400 Germantown Ave (at E Gravers Ln), Philadelphia, PA
American Restaurant · Chestnut Hill · 57 tips and reviews

Vince F.Vince Frisina: Try the fresh fish tacos or seafood bisque. And many a beer or three.

JJJJ: The cheesesteak egg rolls are awesome!!!

Senator Bob CaseySenator Bob Casey: I'm pushing for legislation that would cut taxes for small breweries. The Small BREW Act would help small breweries like Iron Hill by cutting the excise tax that small breweries pay. Read more.

Cresheim Valley Grain Exchange is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Philadelphia.

10. Cresheim Valley Grain Exchange

8.3
7152 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA
American Restaurant · West Mount Airy · 11 tips and reviews

Rob L.Rob Lendler: The beer selection is great. The food is really good too. The service, and servers, are the best.

Claude H.Claude Harrison: Mussels, artisan beers, great vibe.

Vincent M.Vincent Meli: We’ve enjoyed everything we’ve tried. The apple dumpling dessert is a MUST!

The Cheesecake Factory is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Philadelphia.

11. The Cheesecake Factory

8.2
1430 Walnut St (at 15th St), Philadelphia, PA
American Restaurant · Avenue of the Arts South · 29 tips and reviews

Pap V.Pap V.: The service was excellent! Food also! 👌 Bravo

IngoIngo: Bacon-Bacon Cheeseburger with cheddar & American cheese, crispy bacon & thick-cut roasted smoked pepper bacon and secret sauce

Hessa A.Hessa Al Zamel: One of the largest Cheese Cake factory Restaurants around the U.S, as i heard.. Their interior design is great + the Staff were very friendly.. As for the food, i always get the Louisiana pasta 😍😍

For Pete's Sake is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Philadelphia.

12. For Pete's Sake

8.0
900 S Front St (Christian St), Philadelphia, PA
American Restaurant · Queen Village - Pennsport · 27 tips and reviews

James W.James West: Great beers on Tap!. Nice place to kick back after work for few beers and some great food.

Joseph W.Joseph Walton: Drink good beer

Jenna M.Jenna M: Awesome staff and food!

Cleavers is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Philadelphia.

13. Cleavers

8.4
108 S 18th St, Philadelphia, PA
American Restaurant · Center City West · 20 tips and reviews

Ralph T.Ralph Trapnell: The service and food was incredible. A wonderful dinning experience!

Phil G.Phil Grant: BBQ Cheesesteak is awesome and big enough to split... or not depending on your greed level. Also it has baboon in it.

Colin L.Colin Lee: Chicken cutlet sandwich was juicy and portion is large, enough for 2

National Mechanics is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Philadelphia.

14. National Mechanics

8.3
22 S 3rd St (btwn Market & Chestnut), Philadelphia, PA
American Restaurant · Center City East · 155 tips and reviews

Puja V.Puja Vyas: Favorite bar in Philly. Big, lots of character and good beer.

Jude B.Jude Buffum: Tuesday is karaoke night!

Far M.Far McKon: Got a veggie burger.

Midnight Iris is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Philadelphia.

15. Midnight Iris

8.1
1708 Lombard St (17th St), Philadelphia, PA
American Restaurant · Rittenhouse Square · 2 tips and reviews

RichaRicha: Cauliflower buffalo salad on point and the half chicken gave me life

Shaun P.Shaun Pilling: amazing decor. food is always on point.