Philadelphia, according to locals

Parc is a French brasserie on Rittenhouse Square that diners recommend as a Philadelphia staple.

Suraya is a Lebanese restaurant that many people name among the city's best, and several commenters were surprised it was left off a best-restaurants list.

Kalaya draws strong praise for its Thai cooking, with diners calling the food outstanding and unlike most Thai restaurants, and several naming it among the city's best.

El Vez draws repeated praise for its nachos, alongside guacamole and margaritas.

Friday Saturday Sunday is a tasting-menu restaurant that diners recommend for special dinners, including a wedding anniversary and a proposal evening.

Most commenters recommend Tattooed Mom's on South Street.

Many people recommend Dirty Frank's, a dive bar, and a few say it is a good place to meet people, and a few suggest it for going out alone.

Many people recommend Bob and Barbara's, and several call it a dive bar.

People recommend 12 Steps Down on Christian Street, including in answers about dive bars and going out alone.

Many people recommend Dawson Street Pub in Manayunk, and a few call it divey.

Most people recommend Elixr.

Most people who name Thank You Thank You recommend it, mainly for its coffee.

Most people who mention Ultimo recommend it, and several praise the coffee: one calls it some of the best in the city, another finds its medium-roast beans consistent and easy to drink, and one says it was their favorite.

Many people recommend Rival Bros, a local coffee bar with several shops.

Most people who mention Caphe Roasters recommend it.

Many commenters name Angelo's as their top pick, and a few place it among the city's best, one even on par with New York's best.

Many commenters recommend Down North and many call the pizza great or amazing.

Many commenters recommend Pizzata, often in Center City threads, and many call the pizza good or great.

Many commenters rank Square Pie among the city's best, and several call it their favorite or the top square-style pie.

Many commenters recommend Doughhead and praise the pizza, with a few calling it great, excellent or their new favorite.

Many people recommend BART's Bagels across its shops in West Philly, on Lancaster Avenue and in Bella Vista, and some diners name the Bella Vista shop.

Many diners recommend Vanilya for its bagels, and several call them their favorite.

Many people recommend Down Home Diner, the Reading Terminal Market stall.

Most people who weigh in recommend Spread Bagelry, which has more than one shop; two diners name the 5th and South one.

Many people recommend Knead Bagels, and two diners praise the togarashi bagel, one saying it changed their life.