Big tables, belly dancing, and large platters of family-style Moroccan food that keep coming and coming from the kitchen for the unreasonably low price of $25 per person. And it’s BYOB. Read More »
1047 West Lancaster Avenue, Bryn Mawr, PA | 484-380-3911 | Website
Imagine a really well-done neighborhood bar (by the Starr alums behind the Bercy, no less), then make it three times bigger. Add sweeping tables, cozy semi-private spaces for parties, and elevated crowd-pleasers (mac-and-cheese peppered with brisket ends; lamb meatballs), and suddenly there’s no reason to go to the city. Read More »
329 W Main St, Lansdale, PA | 215-393-8277 | Website
On Wednesday and Sunday nights, this minimalist dining room strips itself of its contemporary Filipino sensibilities and genteel service, puts bamboo leaves on the table, and gets down-and-dirty with a massive eat-with-your-hands feast of grilled meats, flaky fish, crispy lumpia (Filipino spring rolls), seasonal vegetables and rice—all dumped right on your table by chef-owner Lou Boquila himself. Read More »
1535 South 11th Street, Philadelphia, PA | 267-273-0008 | Website
It's got all the hallmarks of a Korean BBQ joint (table-mounted grills, plates full of raw meats, a sprawling menu, an array of bibimbap), but Gyu-Kaku is actually a high-gloss Japanese yakiniku restaurant and perfect for groups looking to drink sake and charcoal-grill their own dinner. The staff is incredibly friendly, so even easily intimidated first-timers will be able to get into the swing without embarrassment. Read More »
1901 Callowhill Street, Philadelphia, PA | 267-603-9482 | Website
Besides being just a darn pretty place to spend time in, White Dog has everything you need when corralling a group: flexible seating, many (but not too many) menu options, good drinks and patient servers. Read More »
200 West Lancaster Avenue, Wayne, PA | 610-225-3700 | Website
You can do quite well at Stephen Starrs decade-old (but still booming) Mexican joint for around $40 a person, and that includes your pitchers of margaritas and family style platters on the special- events menu. Just be sure to mind your Ps and Qs in the photo booth after all thatTequila. Read More »
121 South 13th Street, Philadelphia, PA | 215-928-9800 | Website
Vive la charming private back room big enough for you and 19 of your closest friends! The $45-per-person family-style French meal is perfect for those who've finally come to appreciate the classy charms of wine over Jager, leather over vinyl and gteau l'opra over Fudgie the Whale. Read More »
623 South 6th Street, Philadelphia, PA | 215-925-8000 | Website