Bridget Foy's
American restaurant · Queen Village
200 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
Highlights
Eclectic American fare, lively bar scene, and outdoor people-watching.
Eclectic American fare, lively bar scene, and outdoor people-watching.
"You could host a nice-sized rowdy wedding at this South Street staple, either on the spacious sidewalk seating or inside the bi-level restaurant. So, it’s easy to say it could work for you and a few people you like enough to split an order of spicy crab arancini and get-the-job-done mafaldine bolognese. Pro tip: the super crispy buffalo wings are excellent, so blink and, depending on how ravenous your friends are, they’ll be gone." - candis mclean
"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
"When Bridget Foy was a newborn, her parents named their restaurant after her. It’s been a family-friendly joint ever since, even on busy holidays like St. Patrick’s Day. Now, Foy, a mom herself, runs the casual South Street staple known for its popular pasta Mondays. On the menu, find kid-accessible dishes like cheeseburgers and fries, mac and cheese, and buttered pasta." - Ernest Owens
"A longtime favorite, this luscious tomato soup has become the standard on South Street and beyond. Even more iconic? It’s paired with a scrumptious grilled cheese dipper that’s perfect for this chilly weather." - Ernest Owens
"Bridget Foy — owner of Bridget Foy’s on South Street — started the Sisterly Love Food Fair, a traveling pop-up market of women-led businesses, and has continued to organize the event with help from Yin and the other women." - Sarah Maiellano
