"A recently opened, high-end seafood spot located on Broad that aims for ambitious presentations and bold flavors; reviewers say it takes big swings but can be uneven in execution, landing some dishes while missing others." - Kayla Stewart
"This buzzy River Oaks District seafood restaurant keeps the party going into the wee hours, with live music offered daily. Local singers like Little Terry and the Blues Birds, Mike Casey, and Anthony Pitt as diners guests huddle over beer, wine, and cocktails. Enjoy a full meal with seafood plates like the signature Maryland crab cakes and fried lobster tails, and $25 lobster tails offered every Tuesday. Check the live music schedule for the next performance here." - Brittany Britto Garley
"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
"Kira in River Oaks is a 15-seat restaurant that feels like a play about sushi in a black-box theater, and their lobster temaki is the main character. Chefs behind the center wooden counter place the fresh and crisp seaweed-wrapped handroll in the palm of your hand as if they were presenting you with a sacred offering in the form of temaki. And the warm, buttery lobster blends effortlessly with their creamy hollandaise to make this a decadent three bites. Seats at Kira fill up quickly, and there’s typically only a day-of reservation at 5pm or 9pm on most days of the week. If you’re interested in a primetime spot, online reservations open up three weeks in advance. But if you recently won the lottery and want to test your luck further, you can show up right when they open and check if there’s a free seat." - gianni greene, chelsea thomas, julie takahashi