Sthitch Posted May 5, 2005 Share Posted May 5, 2005 If you are looking for recommendations for BYOB's in Philly you might want to try: "Bring Your Own ... BYOBs" by Mark Squires on marksquires.com --- [in addition, the following are some lists of Philadelphia area BYOBs] Ongoing Vote - "Best Philly BYOB" - phillyhotlist.cityvoter.com Modified List - "Philadelphia BYOB Restaurants" - urbandaddy Blog with BYOB Tabs - "Tagged BYOB" - philadelphia.foozbooz.com Modified List - "BYOB - Philadelphia's Best" - Yelp.com September 13, 2012 - "Top Philadelphia BYOB East of Broad Street" - centercityteam.com March 10, 2009 - "The 114 Best Philadelphia Area BYOBs" - centercityonline.com (claimed to be updated regularly) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legant Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 And BYOBs are very popular among restauranteurs. Found out the hard way: BYOB = Cash only (in teeny, tiny type at the bottom of the page). The staff did, however, point us to the nearest ATM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seanchai Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 Found out the hard way: BYOB = Cash only (in teeny, tiny type at the bottom of the page). The staff did, however, point us to the nearest ATM. I think that's more the exception, not the rule. If you use Citysearch Philadelphia online, you can tell if a specific BYOB does not take credit cards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdt Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 Going to be up in Philly in a couple of weeks and want some suggestions on some BYOBs that I should try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjsadler Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 Going to be up in Philly in a couple of weeks and want some suggestions on some BYOBs that I should try. I'm not up in Philly as much these days, but in looking online and talking with some people, Bistro 7, Mandoline, Melograno and Mercado seem to be getting the most buzz right now. Previously two of the best, Marigold and Django both sound like they are getting back on track after some ownership changes. We were just at Matyson on Saturday, and it's as great as ever. Pumpkin, Pif, and Porcini are worth checking out as well (what's with all these P's and M's?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monavano Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 BYOB recommendations include Django and Marigold Kitchen. I will be posting a review of Amada in a few minutes, once I try to download pictures. Although not a byob, this Spanish tapas restaurant in Old City is a DO NOT MISS in Philly. More to come... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplesachi Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 i also have not been able to get to philly that often, so i can only offer advice from what my cousin has been recently telling me: Mercado is a good bet for BYOB. Also, although this is not BYOB, i hear that wednesdays at fork is supposed to be really great. sorry i cannot offer more details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeker Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 Thought this BYOB interactive map might be of help your locating culinary delights in my fair city as well as State Stores for you to buy the appropriate libations: http://www.gophila.com/byobmap/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monavano Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 Going to Philly the weekend of 2/20 - Vetri, 10 Arts, Le Bec Fin, and Bibou have no availability. Osteria is only available at 5 p.m. I made a reservation for Chifa but the menu doesn't really seem very appetizing - actually very little in terms of Peruvian or Chinese food. What else should I investigate, especially things that I can't find in DC? I'd direct you to Koo Dee Zoo as I wrote above. I don't believe you can get Portuguese like this in the DC area, at least not a BYOB Portuguese place. In fact, if you enjoy wine (or beer) with dinner, I'd suggest focusing on BYOB's for a great experience; take a couple of your favorite bottles with you when you go up to Philly. In that vein, I'd also suggest Modo Mio. I recommend that you check out Reading Terminal if you've not been yet, and get your roast pork fix at DiNic's (or sate whatever your hankering may be with a huge selection of foods). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjsadler Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Going to Philly for the first time next weekend. Have always heard the city is full of good neighborhood spots where you can BYOB. Can someone please recommend some that are convenient to City Hall or otherwise? I'm a little late on this, but in addition to Cochon, other BYOBs I like: Matyson (always been great) Lolita Pumpkin Bistro 7 Hear good things about a couple of newer ones: Fond and Bibou. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jparrott Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Be careful with the BYOs that get a lot of press. Reservations fill up frightfully fast on weekends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 [These paragraphs were copied from The Mother Thread as part of larger posts.Use the Snapback Function (the little icon at the top-right of each entry) to view each post in its entirety.] I second hitting up some BYOBs as well, highlights being:Matyson - I went there for an early New Years Eve dinner a couple of years ago, but I remember excellent, simple food.L'Angelo - a very small Italian restaurant in South Philly. Their gnocchi was light, and the grilled octopus tender. This is a VERY neighborhood restaurant way down Broad street close to the stadium, but it's worth it. One of my favorite restaurants in Philadelphia.Marigold's Kitchen - Never been, but it's on my list. Heard lots of good things about their "modern" cooking - doing the whole molecular gastronomy thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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