Le Bec-Fin
Le Bec-Fin is very well known and has won numerous awards. It is pricey, and thus is probably appropriate for a special occasion. It is located at 1523 Walnut Street, in Center City. Georges Perrier is both the owner and chef. His dishes include froie gras, escargots, and various meat and seafood options. A wide selection of cheeses, desserts, and wines is also available.
Le Bec-Fin
1523 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102
(215) 567-1000
http://lebecfin.com/index.asp
Parc Brasserie
You can pretend to be in Paris at this brasserie/café. Outdoor seating is available seasonally, and it is great for people-watching. The restaurant is centrally located in Rittenhouse Square at 227 South 18th Street. The menu and setting are varied enough that one can stop in for an afternoon coffee---or café, as the French say---or can have a full dinner. Traditional favorites are served, such as onion soup, beef bourguignon and steak frites. Plus, the bread is freshly baked.
Parc Brasserie
227 South 18th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 545-2262
http://www.parc-restaurant.com/
Creperie Beau Monde
This unique establishment is both a restaurant and cabaret and sits at the corner of 6th and Bainbridge Streets. The specialty of the house is crepes---in simple terms, a very thin layer of dough wrapped around various ingredients. As in the Northwest region of France, or Brittany, Creperie Beau Monde serves both sweet and savory crepes.
Creperie Beau Monde
Northwest corner of 6th and Bainbridge Streets
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 592-0656
http://www.creperie-beaumonde.com
