Warm and welcoming Bridget Foy’s is a South Street classic - Review - Philadelphia - The Infatuation

"Bridget Foy’s has been an anchor of the Headhouse Square area since long before anyone called it that (or 1978, to be exact). Thanks to its South Street location, it attracts a crowd as diverse as the neighborhood—you’ll find as many dirt-bike drivers and Friday-night partygoers drinking yardstick cocktails as toddlers trying their first Shirley Temples. photo credit: Gab Bonghi photo credit: Gab Bonghi photo credit: Gab Bonghi photo credit: Gab Bonghi photo credit: Gab Bonghi Pause Unmute But the location alone doesn’t make Bridget Foy’s a classic. This restaurant has staying power because the quality of American food and the service far surpass the expectations of a restaurant-meets-sports bar. photo credit: Gab Bonghi photo credit: Gab Bonghi photo credit: Gab Bonghi Pause Unmute Come with a big group to watch the Phillies, and order (almost) all of the small plates—the spicy crab arancini, saucy buffalo wings, and Santa Fe salad in a chipotle ranch are all standouts. Bring the kids on a Monday, when pasta from sister spot Crybaby is AYCE for $30 (the rigatoni with vodka sauce is our favorite). Or do as the bachelorette parties do, and have a few of the very tasty, very strong frozen margaritas before hitting the town. Whatever you want your day (or night) to look like, Bridget Foy’s is a good place to start. RESERVE A TABLE WITH RESERVE A TABLE Food Rundown Spicy Crab Arancini There’s always some kind of arancini on the menu, and they should always be a priority. They're perfectly fried, never greasy, and packed with rich, savory rice and crab meat. photo credit: Gab Bonghi Buffalo & Blue Wings Great sauce. Great wings. You get it. photo credit: Gab Bonghi Blackened Grouper Sandwich The fish is overseasoned. If you need something between bread, go for the burger instead. Santa Fe Salad This is like a much better version of a Cheesecake Factory salad, and we mean that as a compliment. It’s enormous, the lettuce is crisp, the veggies are fresh, and the housemade chipotle dressing is equal parts cool, creamy, and spicy. photo credit: Gab Bonghi Mafaldine Bolognese Ribbons of mafaldine are tossed in a hearty meat sauce. It could use more salt, but it’s satisfying nonetheless. photo credit: Gab Bonghi Rigatoni Vodka Al dente rigatoni is tossed in a creamy vodka sauce that has a kick from cherry peppers. This is our favorite pasta here." - Alison B. Kessler