Philadelphia's Best Budget Date Spot 2008

Queen Village’s upscale sports bar honors college teams, as well as the NFL.

Reviews:

• “Great Atmosphere…Great Staff!!!”
• “Great food, Great people, Great service”
• “EXCELLENT pub food”
• “Great Local Bar”
• “Avoid like the plague! "

Tips: Drink specials are from 5pm to 7pm Monday through Friday: $1 off wine; $3 off Samuel Adams, Yuengling Lager and Yards; $4 off well drinks, Smithwick’s, Guinness, Harp and Allagash White.

For Pete’s sake or email For Pete’s sake

An airy spin on the classic English pub.

Reviews:

• “BEER”
• “Decent beer selection with so-so food”
• “Great variety of beer, relaxed atmosphere, friendly bartenders”
• “Great hang”
• “Cozy Place, great beer selection & great food”

Tips: Sunday brunch is from 11am until 4pm. Be sure to try the homemade bloody mary.

Ten Stone Bar & Restaurant or email Ten Stone Bar & Restaurant

A Philly favorite for good beer and hearty barroom fare.

Reviews:

• “Pretentious Staff”
• “excellent gastropub”
• “great food”
• “awesome burgers”
• “Awesome, awesome, awesome for weekend brunch.”

Tips: Check the chalkboard for the latest local brews from Victory, Stoudt’s, Dogfish Head and Sly Fox.

Standard Tap

Known worldwide as the birthplace of the cheesesteak.

Reviews:

• “Pats and Geno’s Worst in Philadelphia”
• “The REAL cheesesteak…others are a steak steak sandwich!”
• “Pat Kills Geno’s (No Comparison)”
• “To Each His Own”
• “Pat’s and Geno’s Are the Worst in the Philly Area”

Tips: You couldn’t miss it if you tried: Geno’s is right across the street. Don’t even bother getting involved with the diehards there, or you’ll be arguing cheese steaks all night.

Pat’s King of Steaks

Classic Vietnamese food shines in this renovated Chinatown favorite.

Reviews:

• “MSG Reaction”
• “Worst Vietnamese food”
• “Best spring rolls”
• “good service, wonderful food a little more pricey than Washington Avenue”
• “Food it is good, opinions not”

Tips: Soup orders are accompanied by a plate of bean sprouts topped with innocent-looking slices of pepper. Be warned: They’re hot enough to burn your tongue for 20 minutes.

Vietnam Restaurant

The city’s favorite late-night slice.

Reviews:

• “Same pizza as Lazaros, but no where to sit”
• “Best Pizza…On the weekend”
• “Love the giant pizza”
• “Fabulous pizza! The perfect midnight snack…”
• “The opposite of good is South St. Lorenzo’s”

Tips: No need to buy a pie—you also can enjoy L&S pizza by the slice.

Lorenzo & Son Pizza

Hipsters sip local brews—and escape Northern Liberties’ crowds—at Fishtown’s newest old bar.

Reviews:

• “Great Beer and Food in a Friendly but Interesting Atmosphere.”
• “reliably good food for reasonable prices”
• “Who knew!”
• “Great Regular Spot!”
• “ST in Fishtown”

Tips: Beer isn’t the only good bet—wine is only $5 a glass.

Johnny Brenda’s

Good pints, good atmosphere, good jukebox, no TV—the perfect pub.

Reviews:

• “can’t really tell”
• “Out of the way pub for the masses”
• “Good food for not much money if you’re going to the theater.”
• “good place for casual hangout”
• “Try the Mussels”

Tips: The menu includes both vegetarian and vegan fare: Don’t miss the hummus, pub fries, veggie chili, black-bean burger and portobello burger.

Fergie’s Pub

For a quick fix of gourmet goodies, this quaint cafe will even pack a to-go basket.

Reviews:

• “The best place on Earth.”
• “Have a picnic”
• “Things to try……”
• “Great Place to Pick Up Dinner”
• “get a blanket”

Tips: Across Walnut Street is Penn’s Class of 1923 Skating Rink. Grab a cup of homemade hot chocolate with real whipped cream before or after a skate.

Picnic or email Picnic

Neighborhood greasy spoon allows complete indulgence in the 24-hour diner lifestyle.

Reviews:

• “awesome food”
• “the true city experience”
• “Little Pete’s Rocks”
• “the staff and the food are “comfort food”"
• “Health code doesn’t exist here!”

Little Pete’s

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