Phil & Derek's

"For Pisces, the best restaurant is one where they can relax in a corner and float away to the sounds of good music. No place can set the relaxed energy like Phil & Derek’s in Midtown. This spot doubles as part Cajun-Creole joint and part silky-smooth jazz lounge. They should order a creamy seafood fondue or blackened catfish while daydreaming about which Jodeci song they would sing if they were onstage. Phil & Derek’s makes a perfect date night for a Pisces and every music lover in their life." - gianni greene, chelsea thomas

"Phil & Derek’s in Midtown doubles as part Cajun-Creole joint and part silky-smooth jazz lounge. With the tables all pointed toward the stage, you can spot guests nodding to soulful covers of Toni Braxton's songs. Order the creamy seafood fondue or blackened catfish with delicate collard greens, and you’ll get the best Creole food this spot offers. Phil & Derek’s makes a perfect date night for music lovers, so snag a reservation for a weekend." - gianni greene, chelsea thomas, julie takahashi

"Phil & Derek’s is part Cajun-Creole joint and part silky-smooth jazz lounge, and any couple who loves music should go on a date here immediately. With the tables all pointed toward the stage, everyone in the crowd has a good view as they nod along to soulful covers of Jodeci songs. In terms of food, we're into the creamy seafood fondue or blackened catfish with a side of delicate collard greens—especially if you want the best Creole spice this Midtown spot has to offer. Just make sure to reserve ahead of time—weekends can get busy." - gianni greene, chelsea thomas

"Phil & Derek’s doubles as part Cajun-Creole joint and part silky-smooth jazz lounge. With all of the tables pointed toward the stage, guests can be spotted nodding along to soulful covers of Jodeci songs. Order a creamy seafood fondue or blackened catfish with a side of delicate collard greens and you’ll get the best Creole spice this spot offers. Not every dish here is a star—the voodoo spring rolls are on the mushy side and the mac & cheese is fine, but underwhelming next to the other choices. Phil & Derek’s makes a perfect date night for music lovers, so snag a reservation for a weekend." - gianni greene, chelsea thomas

"The Midtown spot Phil & Derek’s doubles as part Cajun-Creole joint and part silky-smooth jazz lounge. With the tables all pointed toward the stage, guests can be spotted nodding along to soulful covers of Jodeci songs. Order a creamy seafood fondue or blackened catfish with a side of delicate collard greens and you’ll get the best Creole spice this spot offers. Not every dish here is a star—the voodoo spring rolls are on the mushy side and the mac & cheese is fine, but underwhelming next to the other menu options. Phil & Derek’s makes a perfect date night for music lovers, so snag a reservation for a weekend. photo credit: Quit Nguyen photo credit: Quit Nguyen photo credit: Quit Nguyen" - Gianni Greene