These Are The Best Restaurants In Philly Region: New Inquirer List

BALA CYNWYD, PA —Looking for place to have a great meal? The Philadelphia Inquirer has published its new list of the 76 best restaurants in the Philadelphia area.

The Inquirer says the compilation of eateries is "more than a 'best-of' list: The 76 is a survey of the establishments that define what it means to be part of Philly food culture in 2024."

The list allows readers to sort restaurants by location, genre, and price.

Restaurants featured include eateries from across the region — spanning from South Jersey to Bucks County. These include Radin’s Delicatessen in Cherry Hill, Sang Kee Peking Duck House in Chinatown, Little Walter's in East Kensington, Blue Bell Inn in Blue Bell, and Jules@Market in Bristol.

Check out the Inquirer's full list of the 76 best restaurants in the area.

According to the Inquirer, the list came about when the publication's food team named about 300 restaurants to be considered for "The 76."

Each of these spots got a visit by Inquirer staffers or contributors. For example, the Inquirer's premier food critic Craig LaBan ate about 100 meals in 12 weeks and prolific industry reporter Michael Klein tried about 30 hoagies in the region.

They were then judged on what role each restaurant plays in the regional food scene, levels of service, food preparation, and vibes.

The food team whittled the 300-some restaurants down to the 76 most essential places to eat in and around Philly.

Check out the full methodology online here.