Genji Japanese Restaurant
Neighborhood: Rittenhouse Square, Penn Center

1720 Sansom St
Philadelphia, PA 19103

Billy S. writes: I have been coming here for years, and like the carpet, I am also showing some wear. Grin. I will admit I have a mild addiction to the tuna citrus tartare/salad. Its a simple prep of tuna, avacado and citrus served in halved orange/tangerine. Sigh,…

Harmony Vegetarian Restaurant
Neighborhood: Chinatown

135 N 9th St
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Erica S. writes: This is pretty much the best place ever. I'll come right out and say that it is the most amazing vegan restaurant I've ever been too.

The fact that everything on the menu is vegan (and Kosher) is astounding. Seriously, this is not your regular fried…

Mayflower Bakery & Cafe
Neighborhood: Chinatown

1008 Race St
Philadelphia, PA 19107

cherie c. writes: Our family's favorite Chinatown bakery...and I think we've tried them all.  Their prices are excellent.  I paid $6 for the fresh, delicious cake pictured in this profile.  So much better than a supermarket cake.  Order the day before and pay in…

Eleven East Cafe

11 High St E
Glassboro, NJ 08028

eliza b. writes: eleven east is now closed. i am leaving this review up because i loved them so much.

BEST CAFE EVER.    
okay, so i worked there once upon a time. but in all seriousness, definitely the best cafe in south jersey. the vegan/organic/wholegrain foods are…

Desi Village Restaurant

145 S Gulph Road
King of Prussia, PA 19406

Chris L. writes: It's a great indian/pakistani buffet place (not sure how different each food is). If you want to experience some great variety of indian food at a great price (8.95 for lunch), look no further. They change their food from time to time, but it's…

Chink's Steaks
Neighborhood: Tacony

6030 Torresdale Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19135

karla g. writes: Coming from South Philadelphia and all is was kind of disappointing to find that THE best cheesesteak actually comes from the Northeast.

I was introduced to Chinks by my husband, a native of the other end of the city, and immediately fell in love with…

Glam
Neighborhood: Olde City

52 S 2nd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106

Adam J. writes: Ok, let get to the point. If you are trendy, or trying to be on the "scene" this place isn't for you. If you realize you aren't in the "IN" crowd, and or don't simply want to be, here's your spot. My fiance and I, as well as my frat brother and his…

TLA Video
Neighborhood: Chestnut Hill

7630 Germantown Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19118

Carrie E. writes: Yes, it's true...I am a Netflix convert. And I know that's not what the TLA folks of the world want to hear. But before you crank up the Belle & Sebastian (which seems to be required listening for the amazingly adorable hipster guys who work there)…

Outback Steakhouse

1162 Baltimore Pike
Springfield, PA 19064

Marcello D. writes: My brother wanted to go here on his 21st birthday. We're both people who appreciate good food. So, I couldn't understand why he would want to go to a packed chain.

That night was my first trip there and I haven't looked back since. I don't get many…

Mexican Food Factory

State Hwy 70 & Cr N
Marlton, NJ 08053

Michelle C. writes: The food here is fresh, authentic Mexican and it's awesome.  I order the chicken burrito enchilada-style 90 percent of the time, and the green salad that comes with most of the dinners is the best pre-meal salad I can think of anywhere.  It is huge…

Gamestop

E Gate Plz
Mount Laurel, NJ 08054

kapil n. writes: ultimate place to find the latest in gaming.

Sal's Pizza & Italian Restaurant

404 Egg Harbor Rd
Blackwood, NJ 08012

Matthew M. writes: Tastes like Lorenzo's on South St.  Favorite pizza in town.  Great service too.

Victor Cafe

1303 Dickinson St
Philadelphia, PA 19147

Casey K. writes: Incredible!-from the food to the music, to the cozy seating and atmosphere. The restaurant is as small as it appears on the website pictures, so its very warm and inviting once inside. Pictures of opera singers (and others?) from years past adorn the…

The Corner Bistro

59 Kings Hwy E
Haddonfield, NJ 08033

Audrey J. writes: Cute, modern location.  The bathroom is miniscule and claustrophobic.  My pancakes were delicious and very well priced.  My friend (who is a food scientist and should thusly know how food should taste), however, was less than enthused by her salad…

Cherry Hill Mall

2000 Route 38
Cherry Hill, NJ 08002

eliza b. writes: I am giving the mall 3 stars because i freaking hate it, but it's convenient and i go there alot despite my abhorration of it.
There are some great stores like Aveda, Godiva, H&M, The Gap & Gap Body, and the food court is pretty great (see my…

Suzy-Jo Donuts

49 E 4th St
Bridgeport, PA 19405

Caroline P. writes: okay, so i used to live so close that i could smell the donuts cooking late at night and i used to bring them in to work every once in a while, much to the delight of my co-workers, and i have to say that although donuts are not a part of my everyday…

Courtyard by Marriott
Neighborhood: Penn Center, Avenue of the Arts North, Market East

21 N Juniper St
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Julie D. writes: I was a little concerned about staying here, because after I booked my room, a friend mentioned that he thought is was just so so.  He could not have been more wrong.  

First off, the location is awesome.  Close to Reading Terminal, across the street…

Philadelphia Fish & Co.
Neighborhood: Olde City

207 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106

Courtney Y. writes: I really enjoyed everything here! The restaurant has a nice vibe, cozy but still "fancy" enough for dinner out with my inlaws. The service was also very friendly and attentive. We tried three of the salads, which were all good, but my favorite had to…

American Apparel
Neighborhood: Rittenhouse Square, Penn Center

1611 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103

Vicki M. writes: Everyone seems to either love or hate AA for the reasons already stated, so I'm just gonna cut to the chase with my review.

Here's how I determine AA's star-worthiness:
+1 for being sweatshop free
+1 for only using union labor in their factories (yeah,…

The Philadelphia Orchestra
Neighborhood: Rittenhouse Square, Avenue of the Arts South

260 S Broad St
Ste 1600
Philadelphia, PA 19102

K W. writes: The Philadelphia O. is simply majestic.  Can't stop back in town without paying homage.

Dutch Eating Place

1200 Arch
Philadelphia, PA 19102

Cha Cha W. writes: There were 2 things I really wanted to do after months of traveling through Asia. 1) Take a long hot shower and 2) scarf mashed potatoes and a slice of apple pie. This was so much better. My first time with an apple dumpling, the taste is to become…

Rocco's Pizza Shoppes

Pikeland Village Sq
Phoenixville, PA 19460

Steve P. writes: This is my de facto pizza joint, despite the fact that they don't deliver.  Even in these days of butt-poking gas prices, I don't mind driving to get my fix of white pizza with tomatoes and broccoli.  It's far beyond competent.  In fact, I'd go as…

The Abbaye
Neighborhood: Spring Garden, Northern Liberties

637 N 3rd St
Philadelphia, PA 19123

Tida A. writes: This is a fantastic place in a very awesome location for those that come out of Finnigan's Wake at the end of the block fuming over the shear awfulness of the Wake.  I've been that person twice.  Both times The Abbaye was able me to comfort me with…

Vox Populi
Neighborhood: Spring Garden, Callowhill

319 N 11th Street
3rd Fl
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Nicole R. writes: Vox uses to be tucked away in this decrepit building in Olde City.  Back then it had much more of a lassiez-faire feel, similar to Space 1026 with a lowish-brow skate punk aesthetic.  Then it moved to the Cherry Street location and smartened up its…

Jasmine Restaurant

3618 Concord Pike
Wilmington, DE 19803

Bob K. writes: My wife insisted on five stars, and I didn't argue.   My staple, Thai Red Curry Chicken, was the best I've had so far.  The wife agrees, with her chicken and broccoli.  The kicker was the "flirtini" though.  It's a four shot drink with no fillers,…

Mustard Green Restaurant
Neighborhood: South Street District, Queen Village

622 S 2nd St
Philadelphia, PA 19147

Jen R. writes: Mustard Greens makes fresh, non-greasy Chinese American food. The basics - wonton soup, fried rice, stir-fried green beans, etc -- are delicious. I didn't love the Hong Kong Beef, and the tofu with vegetables was unexciting.  (I guess I could have…

Ray's Cafe & Teahouse Inc
Neighborhood: Chinatown

141 N 9th St
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Bill M. writes: I thought that I knew amazing Chinese restaurants. I thought I knew the coffeehouses that used the best preparation methods. And I thought that I would never see a Chinese restaurant combined with a coffeehouse vibe that could actually be good. But…

Little Fish

600 Catharine St
Philadelphia, PA 19147

Wendy T. writes: One of my favorite BYOBs of all time... I miss this place! A tiny tiny little restaurant squeezed into a corner rowhouse, where you sit between 1-10 feet max from the open kitchen. Where the menu is scrawled on some brown paper posted on the wall…

Sal's On 12th
Neighborhood: Market East

200 S 12th St
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Aaron O. writes: OK, I am biased....but the Tuesday Quizzo host is funny, charming, devilishly handsome, me, well dressed and has an excellent speaking voice. He's also very punctual. You should all go to Sal's on Tuesdays for Quizzo so that you can write nice things…

Alison At Blue Bell

721 Skippack Pike
Blue Bell, PA 19422

big b. writes: Hello,

I just want to add some balance to the postings thus far.  I will post again in more detail.  Alison's is a wonderful restaurant and you should not hesitate to go.  Every dish is prepared fresh and the ingredients are local and sought out at…

The Chophouse

RR 561
Gibbsboro, NJ 08026

Beth F. writes: I came to south jersey with expectations of being bored and loney on a sunday night prior to a sales training meeting, but lo and behold I ended up at the Chop House for dinner.  I'm stuck at a Courtyard by Marriott in Mt. Laurel (aka bum fuck), NJ,…

Bui's
Neighborhood: University City

38th & Spruce St
Philadelphia, PA 19195

Alex C. writes: I love the grandfather who works here. He's always smiling!

Another of the food trucks on 38th between Walnut and Spruce (closer to Spruce), Bui's serves hungry college kids, specializing in the hung-over category. Home to probably the best steak eggs…

Salsolito Cafe Inc
Neighborhood: Society Hill

602 South St
Philadelphia, PA 19147

Bill M. writes: A memo to all Yelpers familiar with the legendary San Francisco style burritos that I have been endlessly hearing about since becoming a part of the Yelp community. Will one or many of you kindly try here so I can find  out how close these come?

While…

Davio's Northern Italian Steakhouse
Neighborhood: Rittenhouse Square, Penn Center

111 S. 17th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19103

Kelly S. writes: As a poor grad student, I can't afford to eat dinner here, although I have looked longingly at their menu.  However, Davio's is one of my favorite places for happy hour.  I can't even tell you how many times I've gone here.  Of all of the places that…

Phoebe's Bar-B-Q
Neighborhood: Rittenhouse Square

2214 South St
Philadelphia, PA 19146

jenny v. writes: If not Fogo de Chao, then Phoebe's is definitely the final destination in the decline of my vegetarianism.  It's the bottom of the real-pit barrel, but in a really good way.  On a 4-star scale (gymnastics-wise, the starting value is lower because we…

The Artful Dodger
Neighborhood: Society Hill

400 S. 2nd St
Philadelphia, PA 19147

Bill M. writes: The Dodger is the Philly pub that has come closest to bringing me back to all those wonderful pubs that I left behind in London. It has a wonderful stone and wooden eat in area that serves up plenty of Fish and Chips, Shepard's Pie and other…

Hemo's
Neighborhood: University City

36th St and Spruce St
Philadelphia, PA 19104

Alex C. writes: Philly is a food truck town & Hemo's probably has some of the best grilled chicken sandwiches around, if not one of the best trucks out there.

My preferred sandwich is the large grilled chicken with SPINACH (!!!), tomatoes, mushrooms, cheese, hot…

Gearo's

6836 Bustleton Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19195

Sarah Y. writes: The pizza here is more saucy than cheesy, and it's absolutely delicious.  I'll go to Gearo's when I want a sit down pizzeria meal.  I'm also sure to order the chocolate soda.  It's so yummy.  The atmosphere is casual and laid back and the staff is…

Salon Thalia

601 Walnut St
Ste L50
Philadelphia, PA 19106

Laurel M. writes: I had been meaning to try this salon out for a while but it just never happened for  various reasons.  You know how that goes.
Then one day I had a rather unfortunate outcome at a salon that I had been a sort-of regular.  Highly distressed I called…