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8 Unmissable South Street Restaurants You Need to Visit

By Jorge Hernandez
November 5, 2020
Bistro Romano
Pumpkin BYOB
Tattooed Mom
Honeys Sit N’ Eat
Tio Flores
Rex 1516
Lorenzo and Sons
Sansom Kabob House
Bistro Romano
Bistro Romano
Pumpkin BYOB
Tattooed Mom
Honeys Sit N’ Eat
Tio Flores
Tio Flores
Rex 1516
Lorenzo and Sons
Sansom Kabob House
Every city worth its salt has a bohemian neighborhood with some of the city’s best art, shopping, and restaurants.  But Philadelphia’s South Street is one of the country’s first and best.  Whether you’re catching a performance at the Arts Bank or picking up some art at The Eye Gallery, here’s a few delicious South Street Restaurants to check out when you’re walking around this neighborhood.
 

Bistro Romano

1. Bistro Romano

120 Lombard St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
 
Planning to have a night out with someone special on South Street? Bistro Romano is the place for a romantic dinner with a full access bar. Every week the different dishes are created by the chef. May we recommend the White Truffles Gnocchi, Lobster Ravioli, and Grilled Veal Short Ribs, options that you will not regret.
 

A dish from Serpico, a South Street Restaurant2. Pumpkin BYOB

1713 South Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146
 
Can fine dining feel familiar?  They certainly try at Pumpkin BYOB.  With a 5 star tasting menu and a cozy dining room, Pumpkin is a one of a kind dining experience on South Street.  For 16 years, the menu has changed daily, focusing on the freshest seafood and regional produce.
 

a tasty meal in our South Street Restaurants list3. Tattooed Mom

530 South Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147
 
If you’re on South Street, you should find a place to let your hair down – and there’s no better place than Tatttooed Mom.  With a fun menu focused on mouthwatering bar bites, you can get delicious snacks and entrees like Pierogies, Pickle Fried Chicken Sandwich, and Vegan Cheesesteaks.   Ask for the secret menu cocktail to make your next visit REALLY interesting.
 

a waffle dish from tasy mom, featured on our South Street Restaurants guide4. Honeys Sit N’ Eat

2101 South Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146
 
An incredible culinary mash-up, Honeys Sit N’ Eat styles itself as a “Southern Jewish” restaurant with comforting, homestyle eats.  We think it’s a pretty spot on description.  South Street’s brunch championship belt holder (in our book at least), it’s the perfect place to get started before a talking a stroll, and a firm favorite on our list of unmissable South Street Restaurants.
 

Tio Flores

5. Tio Flores 

1660 South Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147
 
If you’re walking down South Street, you may come upon the smell of authentic Mexican food but the taste is even more delicious. Enjoy any of their meat option tacos or try their  vegetarian option! Want more? Tio Flores offers poquito mas dishes for a more filling dinner with a nice cold beer.
 
@rex_1516

6. Rex 1516

1516 South Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146
 
The restaurant that really puts the South in South Street – Rex 1516 may have Philly’s best burger menu.  It’s served with bacon and spicy pimento cheese – add a fried egg if you’re really feeling bold.  The Low country seafood boil also tastes like a trip to Charleston.
 

7. Lorenzo and Sons

305 South Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147
 
Hanging out late night on South Street?  Grab a slice at Lorenzo’s, a classic South Street pizza spot since 1970.  If you’re looking for something sweet, ask them to whip up some funnel cake fries and munch on your walk to the SEPTA.
 

8. Sansom Kabob House

1300 South Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147
 
If you’re looking for original Afghan food in Philly, speed on over to Sansom Kabob House.  They have authentic, incredible fried samosas and their kebabs are mouthwatering, grilled perfection.  We also highly recommend the Afghani meatball with afghan rice and bread!
 
Visiting other areas of Philidelphia? Be sure to check out our Philadelphia restaurants page.