Estia Restaurant
Estia Restaurant is located two blocks north of the Kimmel Center. It serves Greek and Mediterranean cuisine in an upscale, casual dining room that is designed to look like a large indoor courtyard. Entrees include whole fish selections, filet mignon and lamb chops. Traditional Greek vegetable dishes and salads round out the list of offerings. Diners can choose a three-course, pre-theater prix fixe menu on select nights, and a special two-course express lunch on weekdays. Estia also serves brunch, which features Greek toast, poached eggs and a smoked fish platter. The restaurant is open daily for lunch and dinner, with Sunday brunch at noon.
Estia Restaurant
1405 Locust St.
Philadelphia, PA 19102
215-735-7700
estiarestaurant.com
Ruth's Chris Steak House
Positioned adjacent to the Kimmel Center, Ruth's Chris Steak House is a traditional seafood and steak restaurant with a casual-elegant atmosphere and an extensive menu. Diners can choose from entrees like a bone-in "Cowboy" ribeye, a porterhouse big enough for two, and two different sizes of filet mignon. Seafood selections include barbecued shrimp and fresh Maine lobster. Ruth's Chris also has a full bar serving martinis, specialty cocktails, and more than two dozen red and white wines.
Ruth's Chris Steak House
260 S. Broad St.
Philadelphia, PA 19102
215-790-1515
ruthschris.com
Jose Pistolas
Another dining option within a one-block radius of the Kimmel is Jose Pistolas bar and restaurant. The restaurant has a traditional bar atmosphere with exposed brick and small tables. Jose Pistolas menu includes Mexican favorites like tacos, burritos and nachos, along with burgers, and chicken and pork sandwiches. Wings, gumbo and quesadillas add to the variety and keep up with the pub theme. Jose Pistolas has happy hour every day from 5 to 7 p.m., with specials on beer and margarita pitchers.
Jose Pistolas
263 S. 15th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19102
215-545-4101
josepistolas.com
