Originally Posted by travel world
I am going to Philly and would enjoy some really good crab cakes ^ , (I know Baltimore is known for crab cakes) any suggestions for sampling them. Don't want to have to dress up much, prefer casual. Also enjoy Bar B Q, German, and Thai, and perhaps Italian.
Thanks,
Phil
The Crab Cakes are quite good at Devon Seafood Grill; nice ambience as well, but casual. It is right across Rittenhouse Square.
German: Ludwig's at 13th and Sansom is quite good with the requisite beers, wienrschnitzel, and spaetzel. The sausage platter is very good.
Thai: Very casual is My Thai, 23rd/South. A little more upscale and different is Nan, 40th & Chestnut. It is Thai/French Fusion. BYOB. One of my personal favorites.
Italian: There are two types in the city. Upscale and "South Philly" style. Vetri is one of the best restaurants I have been, but extremely pricey and upscale. For South Philly Italian, try Villa di Roma around 11th/Washington Sts.
Email if you need more details. I hope you enjoy.