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More Than Just Ice Cream is one of Gayborhood Grub.

1. More Than Just Ice Cream

1119 Locust St (btwn 11th & 12th), Philadelphia, PA
Ice Cream Parlor · Washington Square West · 36 tips and reviews

Visit PhillyVisit Philly: Bring a healthy appetite and a serious sweet tooth to this eatery, where oversized desserts are the main attraction.

terra is one of Gayborhood Grub.

2. terra

243 S Camac St (at Tavern on Camac), Philadelphia, PA
New American Restaurant · Washington Square West · 5 tips and reviews

Visit PhillyVisit Philly: Try the prosciutto pizza topped with pear, mozzarella cheese and a red pepper pesto.

Lolita is one of Gayborhood Grub.

3. Lolita

106 S 13th St (btw Chestnut & Sansom St), Philadelphia, PA
Mexican Restaurant · Center City East · 71 tips and reviews

Visit PhillyVisit Philly: You bring the tequila, and the staff at Lolita will mix up a delicious margarita. We recommend naranja de sangria, which includes freshly squeezed margarita mix, blood orange puree and wild mint.

Barbuzzo Mediterranean Kitchen & Bar is one of Gayborhood Grub.

4. Barbuzzo Mediterranean Kitchen & Bar

8.8
110 S 13th St (at Sansom St), Philadelphia, PA
Mediterranean Restaurant · Center City East · 196 tips and reviews

Visit PhillyVisit Philly: Excellent choice! This Mediterranean bar and restaurant simply does not disappoint. A must-taste: the famous salted caramel budino for dessert.

Drury Beer Garden is one of Gayborhood Grub.

5. Drury Beer Garden

7.2
1311 Sansom St (at 13th St), Philadelphia, PA
Beer Garden · Center City East · 57 tips and reviews

Visit PhillyVisit Philly: Try the grilled octopus at this swanky Greek restaurant and bar.

Valanni is one of Gayborhood Grub.

6. Valanni

1229 Spruce St (btwn 12th & 13th), Philadelphia, PA
Tapas Restaurant · Washington Square West · 70 tips and reviews

Visit PhillyVisit Philly: Valanni features a primo weekday happy hour from 5:00-7:00 p.m., with half-priced tapas and $3 beers.

1225RAW Sushi & Sake Lounge is one of Gayborhood Grub.

7. 1225RAW Sushi & Sake Lounge

7.7
1225 Sansom St (btwn 12th & 13th St), Philadelphia, PA
Sushi Restaurant · Center City East · 57 tips and reviews

Visit PhillyVisit Philly: Their specialty rolls are especially tasty, and $15 lunch boxes let you taste a little bit of everything.

El Vez is one of Gayborhood Grub.

8. El Vez

9.0
121 S 13th St (at Sansom St), Philadelphia, PA
Mexican Restaurant · Center City East · 300 tips and reviews

Visit PhillyVisit Philly: The first sign that the food here is great: El Vez is always packed. If you can't get in at night, lunch is a great value, and it's the only time you can score a burrito.

Walnut Street Supper Club is one of Gayborhood Grub.

9. Walnut Street Supper Club

1227 Walnut St (at 13th St.), Philadelphia, PA
Italian Restaurant · Center City East · 16 tips and reviews

Visit PhillyVisit Philly: Here, music is part of the meal. WSCC boasts crooning waiters and a stage for nightly live performances.

Tria is one of Gayborhood Grub.

10. Tria

9.3
1137 Spruce St (at S 12th St), Philadelphia, PA
Wine Bar · Washington Square West · 85 tips and reviews

Visit PhillyVisit Philly: Go for the wine, cheese and beer. You'll get an education while you whet your whistle.

Mercato is one of Gayborhood Grub.

11. Mercato

8.5
1216 Spruce St (at 12th St), Philadelphia, PA
Italian Restaurant · Washington Square West · 41 tips and reviews

Visit PhillyVisit Philly: This neighborhood BYOB has a cool olive oil list and some serious artisan cheeses.

Sampan is one of Gayborhood Grub.

12. Sampan

8.5
124 S 13th St (btw Sansom St & Walnut St), Philadelphia, PA
Asian Restaurant · Center City East · 184 tips and reviews

Visit PhillyVisit Philly: Big size and big flavor describe the lunch menu's tasty pork banh mi. Take a stroll to the back of the restaurant for the vividly colored Graffiti Bar.

Knock Restaurant & Bar is one of Gayborhood Grub.

13. Knock Restaurant & Bar

8.2
225 S 12th St (at Locust St), Philadelphia, PA
American Restaurant · Washington Square West · 39 tips and reviews

Visit PhillyVisit Philly: Fill up on the Knock Burger, 10 ounces of Angus beef topped with sautéed onions and Muenster cheese.

iCandy Nightclub is one of Gayborhood Grub.

14. iCandy Nightclub

254 S 12th St, Philadelphia, PA
Gay Bar · Washington Square West · 71 tips and reviews

Visit PhillyVisit Philly: If you want Sunday brunch but could do without the crowd, come here for a relaxed atmosphere and good food.

Tabu Lounge & Sports Bar is one of Gayborhood Grub.

15. Tabu Lounge & Sports Bar

200 S 12th St (btwn Chancellor & Saint James), Philadelphia, PA
Sports Bar · Washington Square West · 71 tips and reviews

Visit PhillyVisit Philly: Bring a friend (or two, or three) to help you finish a heaping plate of Tabu Nachos.