20 Best Restaurants for People Watching in University City

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1. Louie Louie Bistro Bar

4.6

Exceptional(2124)

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• American • University City

Booked 61 times today

Everything was a 10/10! Some of the best food I’ve had in the city. Will be returning.

2. Mona

4.3

Awesome(476)

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• Mediterranean • Center City

Booked 33 times today

It was incredible we were in their speakeasy and it was one of a kind experience! Our server Aiden was awesome. The food was amazing too

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3. SkyHigh

4.7

Exceptional(3833)

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• Cocktail Bar • Center City

Booked 86 times today

Absolutely stunning views of the city at any time of day. The staff are more than accommodating and the food and drinks are outstanding! Exceptional experience and we were treated like royalty from beginning to end.

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4. a.kitchen

4.7

Exceptional(2583)

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• French American • Center City

Booked 48 times today

Phenomenal dining experience from start to finish. The starters and entrees were all fantastic. Service was welcoming, engaging and knowledgeable. The bread was light and airy, kingfish crisp was bright and memorable, the radicchio salad was balanced and pitch perfect for the season, the trout with lentils is not to be missed. We will definitely be back.

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5. McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Philadelphia

4.4

Awesome(5261)

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• Seafood • Center City

Booked 22 times today

We stopped in before a show for dinner. Our server Maddie knew we had a show to go to and made sure we had everything in time. Food was really good, service was fabulous!

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6. La Fontana Della Citta

4.0

Excellent(2147)

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• Italian • Rittenhouse Square

Booked 4 times today

The food is fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented, with generous portions and a great selection of classic Italian dishes.

7. Mercato

4.7

Exceptional(2115)

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• Italian • Center City

Booked 11 times today

The food and service were great. However when we arrived we were the only table. The very next table that came in was sat right next to us (and the tables are very close together). Come on folks, space us out. An empty room and you sit the only two tables next to each other?

8. Lacroix

3.8

Excellent(2345)

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• Contemporary French • Center City

Booked 12 times today

My wife and I had a great anniversary dinner and delicious bottle of wine! Service and food were top notch!

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9. Yakitori Boy Japas - Philadelphia

4.5

Awesome(579)

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• Japanese • Chinatown

Booked 1 time today

Always great food here and always a wonderful experience… It’s our go to place late night!! 10.1.26, server is Asami… She is wonderful, and we have the Yuzu cheesecake to try something new the miso soups and two bento boxes, one salmon teriyaki, and one shrimp teriyaki…

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10. Keating's Rope & Anchor Bar + Kitchen

4.1

Excellent(338)

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• Contemporary American • Penn's Landing

Booked 6 times today

Excellent Roasted Branzino and Broccolini. The gentlemen enjoyed their steak frites. Very good service on this early Friday evening. Lots of people/action in the adjoining bar

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20 restaurants available nearby

1. Louie Louie Bistro Bar

2. Mona

3. SkyHigh

4. a.kitchen

5. McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Philadelphia

6. La Fontana Della Citta

7. Mercato

8. Lacroix

9. Yakitori Boy Japas - Philadelphia

10. Keating's Rope & Anchor Bar + Kitchen

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