The Delaware River flows through the heart of Philadelphia, providing Philadelphians and tourists a tranquil view to enjoy while walking, working, touring or dining. River cruises are available, plus an array of water activities, including tubing, rafting, canoeing, kayaking and more. The waterfront is lined with restaurants, upscale and casual, allowing diners to enjoy the view of ships docked or traveling through while savoring a meal.
Bistro St. Tropez resides on the fourth floor of the Market Place Design Center Building and overlooks the waterway from the large windows. Enjoy the view while savoring signature dishes made with fresh seasonal ingredients. Choices range from vegetarian eggplant sandwiches and hummus appetizers to fire-grilled black angus sirloin steaks and shrimp wraps filled with fresh vegetables. Breakfast and lunch menus are also available.
Bistro St. Tropez
2400 Market Street
Suite 427
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-569-9269
bistrosttropez.com
Hibachi is located right on the river and provides tableside chefs that cook up Japanese chicken and steak entrees, an array of sushi and sashimi or combination platters. A breakfast brunch is also available on Sundays, along with bands performing live music. Other specials include all you can eat sushi, early bird specials and more.
Hibachi
Pier 19, 325 N. Columbus Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA 19106
215-592-7100
hibachidining.com/philadelphia/index.html
Keating's River Grill is a nautically-themed restaurant overlooking the river with tables that line the windows and tables available outside on the terrace. Jazz music plays to complement the candlelit tables, while diners enjoy pancetta-wrapped scallops, steaks, lamp chops, veal chops and more. The kitchen is open until midnight ever night.
Keating's River Grill
201 S. Columbus Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA 19106
215-521-6509
keatingsrivergrill.com
Ristorante La Veranda resides on the water in the historical section of Philadelphia's Pier 3 Penn's Landing. The sophisticated, upscale restaurant is owned by two Italian brothers who cook authentic Italian dishes, including an assortment of pastas, veal dishes, lamb and pork, chicken dishes, steaks, a variety of wines and more. Tables are available inside and out on the balcony, overlooking the water.
La Veranda
Pier 3 Penn's Landing
Philadelphia, PA 19106
215-351-1898
laverandapier3.com
Maggie's Waterfront Café resides right on the water and offers you a beautiful view while you enjoy daily specials at an indoor or outdoor table at this Irish café and bar. Lunch sandwich or wrap specials are available from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and dinner specials include seafood discounts, beer discounts and more. Visit on Tuesdays for karaoke and on Friday and Saturday for DJ tunes and dancing.
Maggie's Waterfront Café
9242 N. Delaware Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19114
215-637-6716
maggieswaterfront.com
The Moshulu resides on a century-old sailing ship that was built in 1904 and sailed into ports around the world. It became a Philadelphia ship restaurant in 1974. You can sit at a table in the elegant, enclosed dining room, the spacious lounge or on one of the scenic decks that directly overlook the water. Dishes include lobster risotto, lamb with goat cheese, crab cakes with salsa and more.
The Moshulu
401 S. Columbus Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA 19106
215-923-2500
moshulu.com/site/main.asp
