Established in 1857, the Academy of Music is the oldest continually operating concert hall in the United States, according to the National Park Service's National Historic Landmarks Program. The academy hosts numerous musical performances and children's programs throughout the year. Located at the intersection of Locust and Broad Streets in downtown Philadelphia, the Academy of Music is within walking distance of several fine-dining and casual restaurants.
Located next door to the Academy of Music, Sakeya presents a sleek, provocative dining room and bar area bedecked with kaleidoscopic lighting, tapestry wall art and an eclectic mix of wood and steel furnishings. The upscale Japanese restaurant's dinner menu offers a wide variety of eponymous cooked dishes such as shrimp teriyaki and raw and cooked sushi rolls, including the Obama roll with avocado, cream cheese and spicy scallops. Sakeya offers premium liquor bottle service and hosts private dining functions for up to 30 guests.
Estia Restaurant prepares authentic Greek cuisine. The fine-dining establishment offers a cozy dining atmosphere adorned with natural stone ceilings, walls and columns, arched entryways, large wooden tables and hand-chiseled Jerusalem limestone floors. Estia's allows you to hand-select your choice of imported whole, live fish -- such as European sea bass and Mediterranean white snapper -- from its aquarium and watch the chef prepare it in the dining room's exposed kitchen. Other house specialty dishes include mixed seafood souvlaki, moussaka and 10 oz. filet mignon. Estia's hosts private parties and weddings for up to 200 guests. The restaurant is located across the street from the Academy of Music.
Good Dog Bar & Restaurant is located around the corner from the Academy of Music, between the Avenue of the Arts and Rittenhouse Square. Wooden tables, painted red walls and framed pictures of different dog breeds adorn the casual restaurant's dining room. The bar area houses a pool table, video games and dart boards. Good Dog's eclectic menu selections include barbecue pork sliders, pulled chicken quesadillas and sauteed mussels. The restaurant hosts private parties for up to 40 people.
Miga Korean BBQ & Restaurant presents a casual, family-friendly restaurant decorated with dark leather chairs, framed Korean mask art and ambient lighting. The restaurant, located in Rittenhouse Square, also houses a sushi bar. Barbecue menu selections include cubed beef tenderloin and thinly sliced beef tongue. Miga offers daily happy hour food and drink specials.
