This month's Philly heatmap update includes two standout spots for sweet and savory treats — whether you're in the mood for classic chocolate babka or a caramelized onion martini.
At the link in bio, check out the full list of the hottest new restaurants, bars, and bakeries in Philly — and see them mapped in the Eater app.
✍️: @awomanwhoeats
📸: @luckyduckphl (@brefurlong ) and @rougaroubaking
Visitors and newbies might be surprised at the sheer number of all-year-round ice cream options in Philadelphia. All across the city once known as the nation’s ice cream capital, you can sample a wide variety of frozen treats, from creamy soft serves to rich gelatos and over-the-top sundaes. While you really can’t go wrong with any of them, tap the link in our bio for all of the Philly ice cream destinations worth checking out.
📸: Bassetts Ice Cream, the Franklin Fountain, Zoe Becker (@zoe_does_stuff ), Malai
Warmer weather and sunlight stretching till 8 p.m. means it's time to get out and enjoy some early evening happy hours around Philly. Whether you want an upscale restaurant cocktail or a fun dive with sandwiches, these hot spots are guaranteed to have the type of happy hour you crave.
Check out the full list of our favorites at the link in bio — and see it mapped in the Eater app.
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📸: @deardaphni , @osteriaphilly , and @phloysterhouse
The home of the steak sandwich serves more than just steak on a roll. But cheesesteaks aside, if the situation calls for a thick cut of beef served in a white-tablecloth setting with a glass of wine or a Manhattan, Philly steakhouses deliver.
At the link in bio, check out Philly’s top steakhouses — and see them mapped on the Eater app. Keep an eye on our channels for more of High Steaks, Eater's week-long dive into steakhouse culture.
✍️: @travelinganna
📸: @alpenrosephl , @manongphilly , and @thesaloonrestaurant
Herman’s Coffee (@hermanscoffee ), a minimalist cafe in a former auto body shop, is a nice destination for those who love a dark espresso or seasonal latte. But it’s also known for its market, which sells artisanal ingredients for home cooking.
In her most recent dining report, Eater contributor Annemarie Dooling (@travelinganna ) shares her go-to orders from the coffee shop and boutique grocery store. Discover the best coffee spots around Philly on the Eater app.
📸: @hermanscoffee
The spring update of Philly's Eater 38 map adds three outstanding seafood restaurants, ranging from an Italian American feast that ends with luscious pastas to a Cambodian crudo and oyster bar.
Head to the link in our bio for the best restaurants around Philadelphia — and see it mapped in the Eater app.
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📸: @bombbombbar (@bystephwu and @rosellypolly ), @littlewaterphl (@tednghiem ), and @saophilly (@nealsantos )
Today, the James Beard Foundation dropped its full list of James Beard Awards finalists, including the nominees for regional Best Chef in New York, Northeast, and Mid-Atlantic. 🏅
New York City dominated the state’s Best Chef category, like usual, and Philly chefs really showed out in the Mid-Atlantic category.
Tap the link in our bio to see who is heading to Chicago for the ceremony on June 15, 2026.
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Philly loves its brunch and the restaurants that serve it have become community meeting spaces. From flaky pastries and mimosas to shrimp and grits to Japanese-style rolled omelettes to oversized breakfast sandwiches, here are the beloved Philly spots where you can settle in with a coffee and cocktails into the afternoon.
Find the full list, with three newly added fabulous brunches, at the link in bio.
✍️: @travelinganna
📸: @bookers.westphilly , @dancerobot.phl (@jesseito ), @surayaphilly , and @square1682
If you want to enjoy quality coastal Mediterranean cuisine, don't miss out on Bastia (@bastia_fishtown ). Tucked inside Fishtown’s stylish boutique hotel Anna & Bel (@hotel_anna_bel ), comfort is the name of the game at this hangout, with calming neutral and wood tones, a centerpiece fireplace, and cozy booths. The menu matches the ambiance, focusing on the seafood and flavors of Sardinia and Corsica.
Eater contributor Annemarie Dooling (@travelinganna ) recounts her favorite dishes (including some great vegetarian options) in her most recent dining report.
📸: @bastia_fishtown
Philly's vast array of dining options keeps growing each month. For the March update of the Eater Philly heatmap, a promising pasta place, Dominican import, and modern American bistro join the list.
Check out the full map of the best new restaurants around the city, from takeout spots to fancy dinners, at the link in bio.
✍️: @awomanwhoeats
📸: @elsazon_rd83 , @emiliaphilly , and @bansheephl
