Top Old City and Penn's Landing Philadelphia Restaurants

Penn's Landing, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Usa
Penn's Landing, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Usa. Richard Cummins/Getty Images

There are countless places to eat in the Old City / Penn's Landing area of Philadelphia. Here are some excellent restaurants that showcase the vast array of cuisines found in this area. They are presented in alphabetical order.

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Buddakan

Buddakan dining room

 Buddakan

Address
325 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
Phone +1 215-574-9440

Perhaps Stephen Starr's greatest restaurant. The cuisine is modern Asian and the white décor is stunning. The dining room is dominated by a 10-foot Buddha. The team create an exceptional, modern Asian cuisine prepared with French technique and spectacular presentation. The inventive menu incorporates the ethnic flavors of Japanese, Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai and Indian cuisines.

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City Tavern

City Tavern dining room

 City Tavern

Address
138 S 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
Phone +1 215-413-1443

Imagine yourself stepping back to colonial times and sitting down for a meal. With authentic décor right down to the pewter dishes tankards and servers dressed in authentic colonial garb, you almost forget how good the food is. Chef Walter Staib delivers a culinary experience inspired by the customs and foods of 18th Century colonial America.

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Continental Restaurant & Martini Bar

Address
138 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19106-3015, USA
Phone +1 215-923-6069

Set in a restored stainless-steel 60's diner, the Continental Restaurant and Martini Bar is another Stephen Starr masterpiece and one of Old City's best places for a night out. The Continental is known for its cosmopolitans, margaritas and varieties of martinis served in a personal shaker and the menu of global tapas which include Lobster Mashed Potatoes, Seared Tuna with Mushroom Risotto and Szechuan Fried Potatoes with Chinese Mustard.

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Cuba Libre

Address
10 S 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
Phone +1 215-627-0666

This multiple award-winning restaurant and bar is definitely the "in" place to be. Just don't show up too early in the evening.

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Moshulu

Docked permanently on the Penn's Landing Marina, Moshulu is the recipient of the AAA Four Diamond Award as well as being recognized with many more honors for its excellence in food, service, and décor. The deck offers a relaxing al fresco setting, where you can enjoy the breezes on the riverfront while having a casual dining experience.

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Morimoto

Morimoto dish

 Morimoto

Address
723 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
Phone +1 215-413-9070
4.5

Morimoto is a welcome addition to Philadelphia's dining scene. Designer Karim Rashid blends traditional Japanese aesthetic with organic and sensual elements. Morimoto's extraordinary cuisine integrates Western ingredients and techniques with traditional Japanese cooking such as tempura, sushi, sashimi, and yakimono.

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Top Old City and Penn's Landing Philadelphia Restaurants