Maggie's Waterfront Cafe
Maggie's Waterfront Cafe is a casual-dining establishment noted for its view of the Delaware River. Dining is available on the outdoor patio or indoors in the sports-pub environment. This restaurant offers specials on seafood and beer and is frequented by local sports fans, especially on game nights. Maggie's is open for lunch and dinner every day.
Maggie's Waterfront Cafe
9242 N Delaware Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19114
(215) 637-6716
maggieswaterfront.com
Moshulu Restaurant and Bar
Moshulu Restaurant and Bar exists within a ship docked on the Delaware River. This upscale restaurant's art-deco decor reflects its time of operation. Moshulu is an ideal place for anyone with specific health or dietary needs. It specializes in steak, offering three different prime-rib cuts, and seafood, such as the wasabi-crusted Chilean sea bass. Moshulu is open for lunch and dinner every day. An outdoor deck is available contingent on season and weather.
Moshulu Restaurant and Bar
Penn's Landing
401 S Columbus Blvd.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 923-2500
moshulu.com
Water Works Restaurant and Lounge
Water Works Restaurant and Lounge resides in a classical-style facade overlooking the Schuylkill River; an homage to the Philadelphia Museum of Art in the backdrop. The building is the former home of the Fairmount Water Works.
Water Works is primarily an upscale seafood restaurant and offers octopus, crab cakes and lobster complemented by traditional Mediterranean fare. Featured house soups are caramelized three onion soup and lobster bisque. It's open for lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday and for Sunday brunch.
Water Works Restaurant and Lounge
640 Water Works Drive
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 236-9000
thewaterworksrestaurant.com
Manayunk Brewery and Restaurant
Manayunk (a section of Philadelphia) is known for its hills, and bikers and runners travel from all over the wall to conquer the terrain in the annual Manayunk Bike Race. If you've managed to work up an appetite in Manayunk, you won't have to travel far for optimal waterfront dining.
This establishment offers a full combination menu including steak, salads, chicken and seafood. Known for its locally-famous microbrews, Manayunk Brewery is a treat for beer fans. This moderately-priced restaurant offers outdoor dining and a deck overlooking the river. Manayunk Brewery is open for lunch Monday through Saturday and dinner is available all week.
Manayunk Brewery and Restaurant
4120 Main St.
Philadelphia, PA 19127
(215) 482-8220
manayunkbrewery.com
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Tara M. Clapper is a full-time freelance writer living in the Philadelphia area. She holds a bachelor's in English. Clapper has been writing and editing professionally since 2003. She has been published in Montgomery County "Ticket", Alltern8, Going Freelance, and as a topic expert on Examiner.com. She is currently pursuing a Master of Arts in English and publishing from Rosemont College.
