LMNO

"Fishtown's LMNO has it all: a neon-lit bar, black-and-white photography on the wall, and a crowded dining space that’s usually as full as the Parkway on Labor Day weekend. It’s basically a club that actually serves good food (aka a clubstaurant) and has better seating, all without you having to repeatedly say “what?” after mishearing the person next to you. The Mexican spot has two dishes we love: perfectly cooked, smoky oysters, and sweet pineapple and shrimp aguachile that has a slightly vinegary broth. Plus, for a livelier birthday dinner, you can hang out in the private listening room with a DJ-curated playlist." - candis mclean, alison kessler

"This Baja Mexican restaurant is more than just a place to eat — it’s also a dance floor, bookstore, and art gallery. This Stephen Starr experience has garnered a following for its notable coal-roasted oysters, brisket tacos, and Mexican chocolate mousse cake." - Ernest Owens, Eater Staff

"We can’t describe the sheer joy that comes with eating amazing seafood on a sunny day with a cold margarita in hand, but we’ll try. At Fishtown’s LMNO they have a lineup of aguachiles and cóctels that are as exciting as dinner in the neon-lit clubstaurant. The verde aguachile—packed with shrimp, scallops, crab, melon, onion, and avocado—is an absolute must-order. And that’s because they’re not serving up seafood in a measly, bland pool of citrus water. It’s a texture party of tender seafood and crunch from the peppers and tostadas that works as well for a group dinner as a night when you want DJ-level music without paying a cover for it.  " - candis mclean

"Steven Starr’s trendy Mexican spot in Fishtown is one of the coolest places on the block, boasting retro vibes, colorful decor, and flavor-packed dishes. Its menu of nachos offers options that are arguably hard to find in the city, including octopus nachos and shrimp nachos, featuring queso mixto, Oaxaca cheese, onions, salsa macha, and more." - George Banks-Weston

"What makes LMNO one of the most exciting dinner spots in the city is their outdoor setup that’s perfect for a night where you want to party without paying a cover at some club. The Fishtown spot has bright yellow and purple cafeteria-style seating, a glowing neon-lit bar that stretches from the interior to the exterior, and a few hanging lights that will shine on your round of tacos. When you head here after work with a few people from the office, the snapper chicharrón with tangy salsa verde is the dish you’ll all be talking about while sipping your morning coffee." - candis mclean, alison kessler