Local Dining Guide
The restaurants below are known for their emphasis on featuring locally-grown and produced ingredients on their menus. Please contact directly for information on services and hours during the COVID-19 crisis.
Bolete Restaurant
1740 Seidersville Road, Bethlehem
610.868.6505
The dining room and tavern menu changes daily to bring diners the best of what is available. The restaurant features a carefully chosen wine list and house-made stocks, sauces, pastas and more.
Brauhaus Schmitz
718 South St., Philadelphia
267.909.8814
Owners Douglas and Kelly Hager work closely with Executive Chef Jeremy Nolan to modernize classic Teutonic fare for a contemporary audience and give Philadelphians a taste of the best brews Germany has to offer.
Brandywine Prime
1617 Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford
610.388.8088
Chef Jason Barrowcliff creates decadent dishes in this casual yet upscale meatery set in the wonderfully restored Chadds Ford Inn.
Bud & Marilyn’s
125 Locust St., Philadelphia
215.546.2220
Part of the Safran Turney Hospitality group, Bud & Marilyn’s focuses on offering great food and drink with genuine hospitality. The menu is American inspires and features simple, well prepared comfort food.
Comfortfood and Kitchenette
437 Alden Avenue, Morrisville
215.847.5707
A quaint neighborhood eatery for delicious, healthy, exquisitely prepared and creative farm-to-table food. Their palette blends fresh, seasonal produce and grass-fed meats from local farmers.
Cornerstone
1 West Avenue, Wayne
610.688.1888.
An intimate and elegant bistro and artisanal market + wine shop. Luxurious dining area, chef’s counter and full bar offering a wine and craft cocktail program focused on genuine hospitality.
Golden Pheasant Inn
763 River Road (Route 32), Erwinna
610.294.9595
Located along the Delaware River, this inn offers a seasonal menu perfect for a relaxed country meal, weekend getaway or glass of wine out on the terrace.
High Street on Market
308 Market St., Philadelphia
215.625.0988
A cozy café setting sets the tone for this restaurant, which prides itself on ingredient-inspired American foods and decadent, high-quality homemade breads and baked goods.
Los Gallos
951 Wolf St., Philadelphia
215.551.1245
One of South Philly’s most loved and authentic taquerias, Los Gallos satisfies its regulars with terrific tacos and weekend-special tamales topped with its aromatic more sauce as a special highlight.
Martine’s Riverhouse
14 East Ferry Street, New Hope
215.862.2966
Serving seasonal American cuisine in a casual dining setting along the banks of the Delaware River, Martine’s is open daily for lunch and dinner, starting at 11:30am.
Meadowlark Restaurant
6 Stockton Avenue, New Hope
215.693.1136
This contemporary American restaurant operated by chef/owner Rodger Marsh and partner/sister Kate Short offers seasonally inspired menus crafted with local sustainably-sourced ingredients.
Metropolitan Café
264 S. 19th St., Philadelphia
215.545.6655
Opened in 1993 by Wendy Smith Born and James Barrett, Metroplitan Café specializes in decadent breads served in many of Philly’s finest restaurants, as well as pastries, sandwiches and more in six locations.
The Narrows
2206 River Road, Upper Black Eddy
484.309.4449
Located on the scenic Delaware River in a historic building dating back to 1812, The Narrows serves up a delicious locally sourced menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Portabello’s
115 W. State St., Kennett Square
610.925.4984
Portabello’s serves fine Italian-American cuisine in its cozy, small-town venue, with delicious dishes such as shellfish Fra Diavolo and steak Portabello.
Rival Bros. Coffee Bar
2400 Lombard St., Philadelphia
Born from two lifelong friends with a passion for coffee, Rival Bros coffee offers a selection of custom, house-roasted blends that have been carefully sourced and specially roasted for an incredible drinking experience.
Sate Kampar
1837 E Passyunk Ave., Philadelphia
267.324.3860
Saté Kampar brings a fresh Asian Fusion concept to East Passyunk Avenue that not only satisfies South Philly's taste buds, but also educates diners on the cuisine of the Malay
Sergeantsville Inn (NJ)
601 Rosemont-Ringoes Road, Sergeantsville, NJ
609.397.3700
This Hunterdon County NJ restaurant takes pride in providing a magnificent upscale atmosphere without the attitude. Enjoy the highest quality fare in a friendly neighborhood setting.
Serpico
604 South St., Philadelphia
215.925.3001
The best seat at Serpico’s is the counter that frames a dramatic open kitchen, where you can watch the James Beard Award winning Peter Serpico and his team create delicious and innovative dishes.
Southwark
701 S. 4th St., Philadelphia
215.238.1888
Southwark brings slow food and classic craft cocktails to Queen Village with ever-changing menu that includes house-made charcuterie, fresh cheese and Sunday suppers.
Sprig & Vine
450 Union Square Drive, New Hope
215.693.1427
Since opening its doors in 2010, this modern, eco-friendly eatery has been highly regarded for its innovative and gourmet take on vegan and vegetarian cuisine.
Talula’s Garden
210 W. Washington Square, Philadelphia
215.592.7787
Talula’s Table
102 W. State St., Kennett Square
610.444.8255
Talula’s proprieter Aimee Olexy blends her flair for hospitality with the ethos of the local food movement. Both Talula’s Garden and sister establishment Talula’s table offer season, locally inspired menus and the traditions of California cuisine.
Terrain Garden Café
914 Baltimore Pike, Glen Mills
610.459.2400
Using hand-selected local produce, meats and dairy products, the Terrain Garden Café team takes pride in crafting menus from the seasonal harvest of farmers they know and trust.
Townsend
1623 E Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia
267.639.3203
Townsend provides a French menu that follows each season and is inspired by a love of pairing food with its carefully selected and produced, value-driven wine list.
Vedge
1221 Locust St., Philadelphia
215.320.7500
This vegan inspired restaurant makes vegetables its focal point and does not use any animal products in its kitchen. Behind the bar, the cocktails are fun and innovative, using house-made syrups and bitters.
Vetri
1312 Spruce St., Philadelphia
215.732.3478
This intimate restaurant seats just 30 at a time, allowing ample room for guests to enjoy their delicious Italian cuisine prepared by renowned Chef Marc Vetri.
Volvér
300 S Broad St., Philadelphia
215.670.2302
The dining room at Volvér serves 8-course and 12-course chef’s tasting menus, driven by the finest available seasonal ingredients and inspired by Chef Garces’ culinary travels.
The Whip Tavern
1383 N. Chatham Rd., Coatesville
610.383.0600
Open Season at The Whip: visit the patio for a relaxing meal among friends. The menu features daily specials and British-inspired fare based on ingredients from local growers.
1867 Inn at Leola Village
28 Deborah Drive, Leola
717.656.7002
The Inn at Leola Village offers TÈ, a formal Italian restaurant featuring a convergence of various regional styles of Italy, and Osteria Avanti, a cozy, inviting atmosphere showcasing rustic Italian cuisine with a touch of elegance.
