Loch Bar

"Situated in the center of Philadelphia on the bustling Avenue of the Arts, Loch Bar is a traditional seafood tavern that combines the finest of land and sea. Monday through Friday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., Loch Bar has a happy hour with $10 classic cocktails, $5 draft beers, $2 oysters, their renowned Loch Burger for $9, and much more." - Ernest Owens, Erika Adams

"Center City’s latest seafood addition has a lively brunch that’s filled with familiar dishes and inventive options. For those looking for a sweet spread, try the bananas foster brioche French toast or the lemon ricotta buttermilk pancakes. For the savory brunch enthusiasts, try the croque monsieur, chicken and sausage gumbo, and buttermilk-fried jumbo shrimp and grits." - Eater Staff, Ernest Owens

"This lively seafood tavern located in River Oaks District gives its diners plenty of opportunities to take advantage of happy hour specials, daily from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. and again from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Sunday and Monday, the restaurant features $10 cocktails and slushies, $6 draft beers, and tempting bar bites like chicken and sausage gumbo for $6, the Loch burger for $13, and striped bass ceviche for $12 — all with the backdrop of live music offered daily." - Brittany Britto Garley

"This buzzy River Oaks District seafood restaurant keeps the party going into the wee hours, with live music offered nightly from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Local singers like Gabe Montoya, the Madi Duo, and Blake Jackson Music entertain, as guests huddle over beer, wine, cocktails, and seafood plates like the signature Maryland crab cakes and fried lobster tails." - Brittany Britto Garley, Megha McSwain

"This buzzy seafood restaurant in River Oaks District is one of the top places in the city to get Maryland crab cakes, and it’s open until 2 a.m. nightly. The menu, which has an emphasis on New England-style cuisine, features decadent plates like a Maine lobster roll and Chesapeake crab dip. Eat, drink, or simply take in the lively atmosphere well into the night — Loch Bar offers live music every evening." - Sean Hekmat, Brittany Britto Garley