The Best Places to Eat and Drink in Philadelphia | South Jersey

1. • Sweet Amalia Market & Kitchen 76

   • Modern Roadside Farmstand
   
   

   1. The New York Times
      The Restaurant List, 2024

   2. Esquire
      The Best New Restaurants in America 2022 | #38

   3. 2023 James Beard Awards
      Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic, Melissa McGrath | Semifinalist

   
   

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   • 994 Harding Hwy, Newfield, NJ | South Jersey
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2. • Gass and Main 65

   • Funky American Restaurant
   
   

   1. 2024 James Beard Awards
      Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic, Dane DeMarco | Semifinalist

   2. Philadelphia Magazine
      50 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia | #20

   3. Eater Philadelphia
      The 38 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia

   
   

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   • 7 Kings Ct, Haddonfield, NJ | South Jersey
   • Website
   • Instagram

3. • Zeppoli Restaurant 46

   
   

   1. 2022 James Beard Awards
      Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic, Joey Baldino | Semifinalist

   2. Philadelphia Magazine
      50 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia | #24

   
   

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   • 618 Collings Ave, Oaklyn, NJ | South Jersey

4. • Steve and Cookies By the Bay 28

   
   

   1. 2022 James Beard Awards
      Outstanding Hospitality | Semifinalist

   
   

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   • 9700 Amherst Ave, Margate City, NJ | South Jersey

5. • Sagami Japanese Restaurant 25

   
   

   1. 2023 James Beard Awards
      Outstanding Chef, Shigeru Fukuyoshi | Semifinalist

   
   

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   • 37 Crescent Blvd, Collingswood, NJ | South Jersey

6. • Coal Fire 25

   
   

   1. 50 Top Pizza
      50 Top Pizza USA 2025 | #28

   
   

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   • 2110 Route 70 E, Cherry Hill, NJ | South Jersey

7. • Bricco Coal Fired Pizza 25

   
   

   1. 50 Top Pizza
      50 Top Pizza USA 2025 | #28

   
   

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   • 128 Haddon Ave, Westmont, NJ | South Jersey

8. • Mercantile 1888 23

   
   

   1. Philadelphia Magazine
      Best of Philly 2025 | Best THC Drinks

   
   

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   • 765 Haddon Ave, Collingswood, NJ | South Jersey

9. • Park Place Café & Restaurant 23

   
   

   1. 2023 James Beard Awards
      Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic, Philip Manganaro | Semifinalist

   
   

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   • 7 E Park Ave, Merchantville, NJ | South Jersey

10. • Omega's Restaurant 23

    
    

    1. Philadelphia Magazine
       Best of Philly 2025 | Best Take on a Cheeseteak: Ms. O's Famous Jerk Salmon Cheesesteak

    
    

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    • 27 S Centre St, Merchantville, NJ | South Jersey

11. • The Pub 23

    
    

    1. Philadelphia Magazine
       Best of Philly 2025 | Best Salad Bar

    
    

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    • 7600 Kaighn Ave, Pennsauken, NJ | South Jersey

12. • Tony's Baltimore Grill 20

    
    

    1. Eater Philadelphia
       The Essential Restaurants of Atlantic City

    
    

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    • 2800 Atlantic Ave, Atlantic City, NJ | South Jersey

13. • Council Oak Steaks & Seafood 20

    
    

    1. Eater Philadelphia
       The Essential Restaurants of Atlantic City

    2. Eater Philadelphia
       The Essential Restaurants of Atlantic City

    3. Eater Philadelphia
       The Essential Restaurants of Atlantic City

    
    

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    • 1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ | South Jersey

14. • Custard's Last Stand 20

    
    

    1. Eater Philadelphia
       The Essential Restaurants of Atlantic City

    
    

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    • 107 N Dorset Ave, Ventnor City, NJ | South Jersey

15. • Hên Vietnamese Eatery 20

    
    

    1. Philadelphia Magazine
       50 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia | #41

    
    

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    • 2087 Old Marlton Pike E, Cherry Hills, NJ | South Jersey

16. • Dock's Oyster House 20

    
    

    1. Eater Philadelphia
       The Essential Restaurants of Atlantic City

    
    

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    • 2405 Atlantic Ave, Atlantic City, NJ | South Jersey

17. • June BYOB 20

    
    

    1. Philadelphia Magazine
       50 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia | #32

    
    

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    • 690 Haddon Ave, Collingswood, NJ | South Jersey

18. • Mount Masala 20

    
    

    1. Philadelphia Magazine
       50 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia | #35

    
    

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    • 300 White Horse Rd E, Unit 1, Voorhees, NJ | South Jersey

19. • Kuro 20

    
    

    1. Eater Philadelphia
       The Essential Restaurants of Atlantic City

    2. Eater Philadelphia
       The Essential Restaurants of Atlantic City

    3. Eater Philadelphia
       The Essential Restaurants of Atlantic City

    
    

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    • 1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ | South Jersey

20. • Pancho's Mexican Taqueria 20

    
    

    1. Eater Philadelphia
       The Essential Restaurants of Atlantic City

    
    

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    • 2303 Arctic Ave, Atlantic City, NJ | South Jersey

21. • White House Subs 20

    
    

    1. Eater Philadelphia
       The Essential Restaurants of Atlantic City

    
    

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    • 2301 Arctic Ave, Atlantic City, NJ | South Jersey

22. • Il Mulino 20

    
    

    1. Eater Philadelphia
       The Essential Restaurants of Atlantic City

    2. Eater Philadelphia
       The Essential Restaurants of Atlantic City

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       The Essential Restaurants of Atlantic City

    
    

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    • 1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ | South Jersey

23. • Santucci's Original Square Pizza 20

    
    

    1. Eater Philadelphia
       The Essential Restaurants of Atlantic City

    
    

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    • 6413 Ventnor Ave, Ventnor City, NJ | South Jersey

24. • Tony Boloney's 20

    
    

    1. Eater Philadelphia
       The Essential Restaurants of Atlantic City

    
    

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    • 300 Oriental Ave, Atlantic City, NJ | South Jersey

25. • Chef Vola's 20

    
    

    1. Eater Philadelphia
       The Essential Restaurants of Atlantic City

    
    

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    • 111 S Albion Pl, Atlantic City, NJ | South Jersey

26. • Old Homestead Steakhouse 20

    
    

    1. Eater Philadelphia
       The Essential Restaurants of Atlantic City

    2. Eater Philadelphia
       The Essential Restaurants of Atlantic City

    
    

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    • 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, NJ | South Jersey

27. • Knife & Fork Inn 20

    
    

    1. Eater Philadelphia
       The Essential Restaurants of Atlantic City

    
    

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    • 3600 Atlantic Ave, Atlantic City, NJ | South Jersey

28. • Angeline by Michael Symon 20

    
    

    1. Eater Philadelphia
       The Essential Restaurants of Atlantic City

    2. Eater Philadelphia
       The Essential Restaurants of Atlantic City

    
    

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    • 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, NJ | South Jersey

29. • Maria's Luncheonette 20

    
    

    1. Eater Philadelphia
       The Essential Restaurants of Atlantic City

    
    

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    • 2319 Atlantic Ave, Atlantic City, NJ | South Jersey