People Watching Restaurants

Private, members-only Club located at the 1740 House Country Inn. Amazing views of the Delaware River from patio, bar and interior dining room seating. Open only to Club members or guests of the 1740 House Country Inn.

For the week of Tuesday, September 28 through Monday, October 5, we will NOT take reservations. We will be walk-in only. As always, walk-ins will be seated, first-come, first-served, if seats are available. Tables are available for up to 1-1/2 hours. McGillin’s Olde Ale House, established in 1860 is Philadelphia’s oldest pub and Midtown Village’s oldest business. McGillin’s is famous for quality local beer, hearty fresh meals and the place to meet old friends and new. No matter the time of day you are certain to encounter a friendly face and true hospitality.

Due to our relatively small size the largest party we can accommodate is ten guests. It is recommended to call in advance as we have very limited seating for parties of this size. Please call 267-614-9635 for reservations. Although we are not licensed to serve spirits, we welcome you to BYOB!

Christine & Carmelyna’s Kitchen. Small BYOB with a unique Chef to table experience, serving New American influenced cuisine.

Ristorante Panorama's Italian grace and insouciance reigns throughout its airy, lively formal dining room and classy-casual wine bar within the Penn’s View Hotel. Chef Rosario Romano's unerring renderings and savory interpretations of Italian classic cuisine soar even higher on bacchanal flights paired impeccably by sommelier William Eccleston. The restaurant’s national oenophile pedigree owes to the 120 different wines available daily by the glass and its yearly tally of 800 different wines on the menu. These in combination with the homemade pastas, authentic veal dishes, and fresh seafood specialties create the perfect escape to the Northern Italian Region, no passport necessary.

Stock’s on 2nd offers a farm to fork Gastropub, with a bar specializing in American whiskeys and bourbons. Gastropub is a British term for a public house which specializes in high quality food. The name is a combination of pub and gastronomy. Gastropubs have an atmosphere which is relaxed and the focus is on offering cuisine equal to the best restaurants in the area with accessible price points so they can attract frequent customers rather than sporadic diners who come on special occasions. We aim to bring people closer to the production of their food, both by incorporating local, regional …

Because of limited capacity due to Covid-19, we are only taking reservations for 4 people for our roof deck.

Savor award-winning, wood-fired, authentic BBQ. We also provide catering for weddings, graduations, and picnics. Enjoy Southern comfort & true American cooking.

Part of a family of steakhouses committed to quality, Smith & Wollensky is founded on a tradition of excellence. At the Philadelphia location, Executive Chef Patrick Dwyer partakes in Smith & Wollensky tradition, hand-butchering and dry aging USDA Prime beef on premises. Whether feasting on Dwyer’s steaks or opting for fresh seafood or other Smith & Wollensky classics, diners are promised an extravagant experience. The two-story restaurant, located inside the Rittenhouse Hotel, offers a classic setting paired with stunning views of Rittenhouse Square.