P. J. Clarke’s At The Curtis

Set inside The Curtis on Walnut Street near Washington Square and Independence Hall, the space channels old-school New York charm in a historic Philadelphia setting. The room accommodates everyone from Center City professionals and neighborhood regulars to solo travelers and visitors taking a break from sightseeing.

The kitchen and bar lean into classic comfort and seafood staples, turning out tuna tartar, smoked salmon, deviled eggs, and Parm Truffle Fries alongside drinks like Old Fashioneds and espresso martinis. Timing a visit around the buck-a-shuck happy hour oysters makes for an easy drop-in, provided there is still room left for chocolate mousse.