Ristorante La Veranda is an Italian fine-dining restaurant located on Pier 3 of Penn's Landing. Owned by the Cardillo brothers, who were born just outside of Naples, Italy, the restaurant features a menu of classic Northern Italian dishes, combined with some modern touches that the Cardillos have added throughout their years of restaurant experience. Entrees include chicken, steak, lamb, pork and veal fillets, seasoned with Italian spices, smothered in a rich cream reduction or prepared a la parmigiana with vegetables and pasta or potatoes. There are also seafood and risotto entrees, as well as additional specials like sauteed calves' liver with mushrooms and onions. To accompany your meal, La Veranda carries more than 150 wines.
Ristorante La Veranda
3 N. Columbus Blvd. Pier Three (Chestnut Street)
Philadelphia, PA 19106
215-351-1898
laverandapier3.com
The Moshulu was a trade ship that ran in the early 20th century; now, docked on the shore of the Delaware at Penn's Landing, she houses a AAA Four Diamond-rated restaurant of the same name. She remains "the largest four-masted sail ship still afloat today," according to the Moshulu website. The restaurant provides a main dining area, private dining rooms and outdoor deck seating, all with waterfront views. The menu features soups, salads and appetizers in addition to steaks and seafood entrees such as lobster tail and jumbo scallops. While most main courses feature meat, Moshulu has arranged special accommodations for vegetarians, in addition to kosher and allergy-sensitive menus. Additional restaurant features include a dessert menu, a champagne brunch and a full bar.
Moshulu
Penn's Landing
401 S. Columbus Blvd.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
215-923-2500
moshulu.com
Hibachi is a Japanese steakhouse at Pier 19, featuring traditional Japanese grill dishes and sushi. Patrons sit by the water and enjoy views of the river or dine farther inside, where Hibachi chefs showcase expert cutlery skills as they prepare your food before your eyes. Soups, salads and appetizers include such classics as miso soup, seaweed salad, tempura and edamame. Grill options include chicken, shrimp, scallops, fish or steak with assorted vegetables and fried rice or noodles. The sushi selection is sushi or sashimi, hand rolls either raw or cooked and specialty rolls. Hibachi offers early-bird, all-you-can-eat and lunch specials. There is a full bar with beer, wine and cocktails. Hibachi is available for catering and wedding banquets at the pier 19 ballroom.
Hibachi Japanese Steakhouse
Pier 19, 325 N. Columbus Blvd.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
215-592-7100
hibachidining.com
