Little Fish has been a staple of Bella Vista for over a decade, but it has been getting a lot of press lately. When head chef Alex Yoon took ownership of the tiny BYOB in 2016, Little Fish transformed into one of the best seafood restaurants in the country. Yoon made a name for himself in the culinary world as an intern at Le Bec Fin before moving on to Serpico and leaving Philly for an around-the-world culinary trip that taught him how to cook alongside the world's best chefs. Now, he's used that knowledge to turn Little Fish into one of the top seafood spots in Philadelphia.
Little Fish is located at 746 S 6th St., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (in Queen's Village / Bella Vista).
You'll want to make a reservation, as this 22-seat restaurant can fill up fast! Call 267-455-0172 to start planning your culinary treat of the year.
Of course, sometimes you don't want to relax with a bottle of wine and elegant seafood dishes - you'd rather down some cocktails and shoot oysters with friends!
If you want to taste more of the seafood scene, then you'll want to try Bookbinders/The Olde Bar in Old City - it's been a Philadelphia stable for generations.
If you can't decide what you're in the mood for, we can help you figure it out! Just head to East Passayunk Ave in South Philly, and you'll have every possible option. Walk past the cantinas, trattorias, Chinese food restaurants, and gastropubs and see where your stomach takes you! This street is truly the best foodie destination in Philadelphia. As a bonus, you'll be only a few blocks away from the Italian Market!
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As you might expect, this South Philly street is home to plenty of tasty Italian restaurants.
Each of these rustic Italian eateries serves up homemade pasta and sauces you would expect to find in Philadelphia's Italian neighborhood. Le Virtu is a favorite date night spot thanks to its intimate and cozy ambiance, Tre Scalini specializes in old-fashioned homestyle cooking, Brigantessa is all about Southern Italy, and Mr.Martino's has an interesting atmosphere — it's set in an old hardware store, and is cash only — that will have you talking for days.
Le Virtu: 1927 E Passyunk Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19148
Tre Scalini: 1915 Passyunk Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19148
Mr. Martino's Trattoria: 1646 E Passyunk Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19148
Brigantessa: 1520 E Passyunk Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19147
You'll find the best brick oven pizzerias and casual Italian spots on Passayunk, too.
Marra's Italian Restaurant has been serving up some of the best pizzas in Philly for decades, and La Scala's Birra is known for their tasty casual Italian dishes, perfectly crispy pizza, and extensive beer menu.
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La Scala's Birra: 1700 E Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19148
Marra's: 1734 E Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19148
If you enjoy a classy French bistro, try Will BYOB, Townsend, or Laurel.
At each spot, you'll find delicious, modern interpretations of classic french dishes. Will BYOB is a cozy, casual spot serving regional and seasonal French fare. Townsend is known for its romantic atmosphere, and Laurel's chef blends modern American cooking with French dishes and techniques that make for a truly unique meal.Will BYOB: 1911 E Passyunk Ave
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaLaurel: 1617 E Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19148Townsend: 1623 E Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19148
There are all sorts of other restaurants and shops to try along E. Passayunk, like Stargazy!
The welcoming, modern and goofy atmosphere is what draws people in to Bing Bing Dim Sum again and again... and the hilarious sidewalk chalk signs out front!1648 E Passyunk Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19148
There are plenty of bars and pubs serving up American food, too.
Stogie Joes is known for their unbelievable wings, Statesides bartenders are among the most talented on the street, and the Pub on Passayunk East is a Philadelphia landmark.Stogie Joe's: 1801 E Passyunk Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19148
Stateside: 1536 E Passyunk Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19147
P.O.P.E.: 1501 E Passyunk Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19147
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Cantina Los Caballitos serves up tasty tacos and tequila.
If you're heading out on a Taco Tuesday, there's only one spot you need to know! The best tacos in the city, paired with some fantastic margaritas, make this a must-visit on the Ave.Cantina Los Caballitos: 1651 E Passyunk Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19148
To me, it's always wing season. I love enjoying wings with a cold beer on a hot day and during any and every football game all winter long. In the spring, they're the perfect take-out food, and in the fall, well, you've got to get ready for football season, right? With so many places in the city that make fantastic buffalo wings, you might think you can find the best around somewhere in the Philly, right? Well, guess again. The best wings near Philadelphia are actually a short drive away, in a small town in New Jersey where you'll need a cowboy hat to fit in.
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The Golden Nugget Tavern is located at 433 Berlin New Freedom Rd., Berlin, NJ .
For over 50 years, this has been the place to go for live country entertainment. Even if you're not a country music fan, you'll have a blast with the lively crowd. The tavern has grown from its original 8-seat bar to a full-sized restaurant, which was rebuilt after a fire damaged most of the building in 2011.
Local bands like Eastbound and Down, Goodman Fiske, and Hickstown Road entertain the crowd with originals and rowdy singalongs.
It's more flavorful than traditional buffalo sauce, but not too hot. This is the kind of sauce you could eat by the spoonful. Luckily, they sell it in jars.
Golden Nugget is always at the top of "Best Wings in New Jersey" list, right with the more famous Pic-a-Lilly.
As someone who has eaten at the Nugget and at the Pic more times than I should admit, I'm solidly in the corner of Golden Nugget Tavern. Whether you love boneless nuggets smothered in sauce or crispy, well-done flats and drums, you'll find wing heaven in this dive bar.
So, what are you waiting for? Plan a night out as soon as possible and try the best wings found near Philadelphia.
Pro tip: Wednesday and Thursday are always "all you can eat" Wings and Nuggets for $9.75. from 7 PM - 1 AM.
The Golden Nugget opens at 7 AM with a full breakfast menu (including a perfectly spicy bloody mary) and stays open until 2 AM every night of the week. There's a pool table (which is free on Wednesday nights), a shuffleboard table, and live music most nights.
Have you chowed down on the tasty wings at the Golden Nugget? Did you stick around for a wild time with the live bands? Share you experience with us in the comments below!
