East Passyunk Restaurant Week Returns to Philly's Most Famous Food Streets
/East Passyunk Avenue Business Improvement District (EPABID) presents the 12th Annual East Passyunk Restaurant Week starting Monday February 26th through Friday March 8th. Nearly two dozen award-winning restaurants along Philadelphia's most famous restaurant row will fire up specially priced three course prix fixe lunch and/or dinner menus for $20, $30, $40 and/or $55. Dishes will range from signature long-time favorites to exclusive new dishes making their restaurant week debut. Settings range from indoor to outdoor, fine dining to casual, intimate to energetic, BYO to cocktail bar, and everything in between. Participating restaurants this year will include Barcelona Wine Bar, Bing Bing Dim Sum, Cantina los Caballitos, The Dutch, Ember and Ash, Flannel, Gabriella's Vietnam, Juana Tamale, Le Virtu, Marra's, MoonNight, Noir, Ocho Rios, Perla, Pistolas Del Sur, Pizzata Pizzeria Birreria, P'unk Burger, Pub on Passyunk East, Stogie Joe's, The Palace of Indian, Townsend Wine Bar and Triangle Tavern. Menus, hours and price points are now live at www.visiteastpassyunk.com/restaurantweek. For reservations, contact each individual restaurant through their phone, website, Opentable or Resy. Follow @eastpassyunk on social media for teasers and Restaurant Week updates.
“East Passyunk Restaurant Week is designed to showcase the wide diversity of restaurants, chefs and menus up and down the Avenue,” said EPABID Executive Director Rebecca O’Leary. “As the new Executive Director, I am thrilled to see so many award-winning restaurants of all sizes and backgrounds stepping up with menus that bring together Avenue favorites from over the years with new and exclusive dishes debuting just for this event. For foodies, this event is truly a win-win.”
O’Leary added, “East Passyunk’s food scene is one of the most diverse and unique in the city, with dozens of restaurants serving up Vietnamese, Indian, American, Italian, Mexican, British, French, Southern, Dutch, Spanish, Jamaican and so much more. You can take a tasting trip around the world in six blocks with our celebration of global cuisine. I like to think of East Passyunk’s Restaurant Week as your passport to all those amazing flavors.”
From BYOBs to James Beard nominees, East Passyunk Restaurant Week is the chance to experience a diversity of dining styles on one of the “Top Ten Foodie Streets in America.” Special menus cover everything from intimate upscale dining to pub food favorites, and represents a variety of ethnic flavors, from French and Filipino to Northern European and Italian. East Passyunk Avenue Restaurant week is the perfect excuse to try something new, return to a longtime favorite, or do both.
For this year's participants, the list includes a who's who of the regional dining scene - including current and former honorees named “Best Restaurants in Philadelphia” and "Best of Philly" by Philadelphia Magazine and “Essential Philadelphia Restaurants” by Eater Philly.
Participating restaurants for 2024 include:
Barcelona Wine Bar
1709 EPA
$40 Lunch/Dinner
215.515.7900
Extensive array of Spanish-centric small plates and wine with expansive dining room, red hot bar scene and lovely outdoor patio for warm weather
Bing Bing Dim Sum
1648 EPA
$40 Lunch/Dinner
(215) 279-7702
From the award-winning Cheu Noodle Bar comes this popular, stylishly-adorned dim sum restaurant and full service bar
Cantina los Caballitos
1651 EPA
$30 Lunch/Dinner
(215) 755-3550
‘‘Best of Philly’ winner for Mexican fare with best margaritas in the city
The Dutch
1537 S 11th St
$55 Dinner
(215) 551-5000
Two white-tablecloth chefs go casual with this BYO bruncherie set in bright blue and white digs.
Ember and Ash
1520 EPA
$40 Dinner
(267) 606-6775
Thoughtfully curated food and beverage programs focus on seasonal ingredients from local farmers and purveyors, utilizing all parts of their ingredients to reduce waste and promote sustainability.
Flannel
1819 EPA
$40 Lunch/Dinner
(215) 465-1000
An all day southern BYOB cafe featuring an award winning brunch & southern comfort food all day long.
Gabriella’s Vietnam
1837 EPA
(272) 888-3298
Award-winning Vietnamese dining experience brought to you by Chef Thanh Nguyen
Juana Tamale
1941 EPA
(267) 273-0894
PHILLY MAG 50 BEST RESTAURANTS 2022 & 2023, chef Jennifer Zavala: Metro’s 2023 Top Latino of Philadelphia.
Le Virtu
1927 EPA
$40 Dinner
(215) 271-5626
Pays thoughtful homage to Abruzzo, earning recognition as one of the 10 hottest Italian restaurants in the nation by Zagat
Marra’s
1743 EPA
$30 Lunch/Dinner
(215) 463-9249
Long-time favorite “red gravy” joint that stays true to 80+ year old family recipes
MoonNight
1907 EPA
$20 Lunch / $30 Dinner
(267) 690-2826
Cozy spot for Asian favorites: Ramen, Pho, Bahn Mi, Boba and more
Noir
1909 EPA
$20 Lunch/ $55 Dinner
(267) 319-1678
Stylish restaurant and bar featuring Montreal-influenced Italian cooking
Ocho Rios
1710 EPA
$30 Lunch/Dinner
(215) 970-9475
Ocho Rios recreates traditional Caribbean island food and cocktail recipes with fast, friendly service and a fun, lively, neighborhood vibe.
Perla
1535 S. 11th Street
$40 Dinner
267) 273-0008
Chef Lou Boquila’s Filipino restaurant pays homage to his mother’s traditional cooking, paired with his own sense of refinement
Pistolas Del Sur
1934 EPA
$55 Dinner
(267) 519-2329
Cornerstone restaurant and bar standing tall at the Gateway to the Avenue, serving inventive Mexican eats, beer, tequilas and more in a lively setting.
Pizzata Pizzeria Birreria
1700 EPA
$40 Dinner (no takeout)
(267) 324-3127
Creative brick oven pizzeria with unique antipasti and salads and a fun, full service bar
P’unk Burger
1823 EPA
$20 Lunch/Dinner
(215) 468-7865
Contemporary spot for organic, locally sourced patties with dozens of toppings and sauces.
Pub on Passyunk East
1501 EPA
$20 Dinner
(215) 755-5125
South Philly neighborhood craft beer bar with American classics & rotating draft microbrews.
Stargazy
1838 EPA
$20/$30 Lunch/Dinner
215-309-2761
Proper English grub in the heart of South Philly.
Stogie Joe’s
1801 EPA
$30 Lunch/Dinner
(215) 463-3030
Your go-to place for friendly folks, cold beer, and everything made from scratch – just like Grandma did it
The Palace of Indian
1533 S. 11th Street
$30 Lunch/$40 Dinner/$55 Dinner
(215) 982-1666
Authentic Indian home style cooking in an artistic space overlooking the famous Singing Fountain
Townsend Wine Bar
1623 EPA
$55 Dinner
(267) 534-4175
Award-winning French-focused wine bar and eatery. Look for Townsend's signature dishes and favorites from past menus, new favorites, plus French-focused wine for pairing.
Triangle Tavern
1338 S. 10th Street
$55 Lunch/Dinner for TWO PEOPLE
(215) 800-1992
Serving South Philadelphia favorites with a large selection of vegetarian and vegan options
Each restaurant can select if they will do lunch, dinner or both, and their price points. Some restaurants will additionally offer upgrades to their meals for those seeking a higher end experience. For food lovers joining this first time dining experience, please plan to follow the rules set forth by each individual restaurant.
Visit www.eastpassyunkrestaurantweek.com for full menus for all of the above restaurants and to confirm days and timing of participation with each individual restaurant. Reservation information is available on the bottom of each menu page.
East Passyunk Restaurant Week is presented by the East Passyunk Avenue Business Improvement District with sponsor Samuels and Son Seafood and Giordano Garden Groceries.
While visiting for East Passyunk Restaurant Week, please plan to stroll and shop on the Avenue before/after your meal and support East Passyunk's small businesses and retailers.
Follow @eastpassyunk on social media for updates, additions and teasers.
ABOUT EAST PASSYUNK BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
East Passyunk Avenue Business Improvement District is home to 160+ independently owned shops and restaurants that perfectly balance the best of old and new. East Passyunk is a mile-long continuously walkable corridor mixing boutique shopping, world-class cuisine, and world-famous cheese steaks, with trendy shops, handmade arts, and popular events. More than 50 eateries offer a diverse array of dining options, from authentic traditional Italian, to fine contemporary American, to Mexican, Asian, gastropubs and more, including many regulars on Philly's top best-of lists. Centered around the beautiful Singing Fountain, a communal gathering place on Tasker Street, this store-lined commercial corridor is a South Philly gem.