Fishtown Food and Drink
Very Nearby Restaurants
These excellent options are all within a stone's throw of our home.
Fun atmosphere, very close, great tacos and margaritas, popular for happy hour
167 residents recomanen
Loco Pez
2401 E Norris StFun atmosphere, very close, great tacos and margaritas, popular for happy hour
Very good hoagies, very nearby. Take out only. Try the Nonna’s veggie!
6 residents recomanen
PrimoHoagies
1501 East Susquehanna AvenueVery good hoagies, very nearby. Take out only. Try the Nonna’s veggie!
Pour over coffees and a small selection of pastries/snacks in a serene atmosphere, just around the corner!
83 residents recomanen
ReAnimator Coffee
1523 E Susquehanna AvePour over coffees and a small selection of pastries/snacks in a serene atmosphere, just around the corner!
Homey spot with good vegetarian and vegan options, great outdoor dining on a warm day.
59 residents recomanen
Cedar Point Bar & Kitchen
2370 E Norris StHomey spot with good vegetarian and vegan options, great outdoor dining on a warm day.
We haven't tried this new restaurant yet but will if you watch our kids! Looks like an intimate spot for high quality handmade pasta and wine.
Tulip Pasta & Wine Bar
2302 East Norris StreetWe haven't tried this new restaurant yet but will if you watch our kids! Looks like an intimate spot for high quality handmade pasta and wine.
Fishtown Fine Dining
These destination restaurants are all within walking distance.
Stunning design indoors and out, with an equally impressive all day menu of Middle Eastern cuisine. The pastries and flatbreads are a must-try. Reservations recommended at dinner.
113 residents recomanen
Suraya Restaurant
1528 Frankford AveStunning design indoors and out, with an equally impressive all day menu of Middle Eastern cuisine. The pastries and flatbreads are a must-try. Reservations recommended at dinner.
Elevated Italian fine dining under the El in a beautifully restored building. Reservations recommended.
94 residents recomanen
Wm. Mulherin’s Sons
1355 N Front StElevated Italian fine dining under the El in a beautifully restored building. Reservations recommended.
It's hard to get a seat here, but worth it if you do! Arguably the best pizza in the city. Look for the neon peace sign in the alley to find your way. Reservations are booked far in advance, but they save half the spots for walk ins- expect a line!
82 residents recomanen
Pizzeria Beddia
1313 North Lee StreetIt's hard to get a seat here, but worth it if you do! Arguably the best pizza in the city. Look for the neon peace sign in the alley to find your way. Reservations are booked far in advance, but they save half the spots for walk ins- expect a line!
Incredibly expensive but highly lauded sushi experience for special occasions or hot dates.
10 residents recomanen
Hiroki
1355 North Front StreetIncredibly expensive but highly lauded sushi experience for special occasions or hot dates.
Local butcher shop and fine dining restaurant with good cocktails.
55 residents recomanen
Kensington Quarters
1310 Frankford AveLocal butcher shop and fine dining restaurant with good cocktails.
While we didn't love everything we tried here, its a solid spot for a nice dinner without a long reservation waitlist.
Izakaya By Yanaga
1832 Frankford AvenueWhile we didn't love everything we tried here, its a solid spot for a nice dinner without a long reservation waitlist.
Quality Casual Fare
Small menus, big specialties
Cheu Fishtown
1416 Frankford AveHip and delicious ramen spot on Frankford Ave
The best bagels in Philly, a must try in our opinion. Take out only, but you can enjoy them on a bench in adjacent Palmer Park on a nice day.
60 residents recomanen
Philly Style Bagels
1451 E Columbia AveThe best bagels in Philly, a must try in our opinion. Take out only, but you can enjoy them on a bench in adjacent Palmer Park on a nice day.
Green Eggs Café
212 S 13th StExcellent brunch, huge servings, cafeteria-like atmosphere
If you haven’t had a cheesesteak yet, here’s your closest good option.
60 residents recomanen
Joe's Steaks + Soda Shop Fishtown
1 W Girard AveIf you haven’t had a cheesesteak yet, here’s your closest good option.
Excellent Indian take out, though you can eat-in in their simple dining room and BYO if you like.
40 residents recomanen
Ekta
1142 E Girard AveExcellent Indian take out, though you can eat-in in their simple dining room and BYO if you like.
Restu-bars
These are known as much for their food as their booze. Read on to see which are actually kid friendly!
Bar+vintage arcade cabinet games= great, but sadly they don’t welcome kids unless its a special event.
149 residents recomanen
Barcade
1114 Frankford AveBar+vintage arcade cabinet games= great, but sadly they don’t welcome kids unless its a special event.
Pioneering restaurant, bar and music venue that always feels like home.
248 residents recomanen
Johnny Brenda's
1201 Frankford AvePioneering restaurant, bar and music venue that always feels like home.
Enormous indoor/outdoor beer garden that’s a godsend for parents in the daytime, and a draw for large drunken groups in the nighttime.
275 residents recomanen
Frankford Hall
1210 Frankford AveEnormous indoor/outdoor beer garden that’s a godsend for parents in the daytime, and a draw for large drunken groups in the nighttime.
Wonderfully unique spot off the beaten path with amazing wine and beer offerings, hoagies and snacky fare. The outdoor area features a bocce ball court and is great for families.
62 residents recomanen
Martha
2113 E York StWonderfully unique spot off the beaten path with amazing wine and beer offerings, hoagies and snacky fare. The outdoor area features a bocce ball court and is great for families.
German style barbecue with picnic table seating. Good for families but can be crowded with long lines for food and drink on weekend nights.
140 residents recomanen
Fette Sau
1208 Frankford AveGerman style barbecue with picnic table seating. Good for families but can be crowded with long lines for food and drink on weekend nights.
A huge beer hall with a playground! On the inside! Not a food destination but if you have kids its a good time.
Craft Hall
901 N Delaware AveA huge beer hall with a playground! On the inside! Not a food destination but if you have kids its a good time.
Lloyd
529 E Girard AveGastropub atmosphere, good food and great cocktails
Grocery Options
The produce market you all wish you lived this close to. A must visit if you are cooking here!
43 residents recomanen
Riverwards Produce Market
2200 E Norris StThe produce market you all wish you lived this close to. A must visit if you are cooking here!
Wonderful little deli and Italian specialty foods spot.
8 residents recomanen
Castellino's Italian Market
1255 E Palmer StWonderful little deli and Italian specialty foods spot.
Nearest traditional supermarket. Has it all, including a decent beer and wine section.
41 residents recomanen
TheRichmondShops.com IGA of Aramingo Ave
2497 Aramingo AveNearest traditional supermarket. Has it all, including a decent beer and wine section.
Bottle shop for small quantity purchasing of unique beers. A small quality wine selection can be found there as well.
62 residents recomanen
Bottle Bar East
1308 Frankford AveBottle shop for small quantity purchasing of unique beers. A small quality wine selection can be found there as well.
Just a couple of blocks away, good for late night milk/bread/ice cream runs. Also your go to spot for Philly soft pretzels, ask for them at the deli counter
13 residents recomanen
Fishtown Market
2328 E Norris StJust a couple of blocks away, good for late night milk/bread/ice cream runs. Also your go to spot for Philly soft pretzels, ask for them at the deli counter