Parc

"One of the fanciest spots in the city for morning bites, Parc is the place to come to be seen at breakfast. From 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. on weekdays, diners can enjoy a French-forward menu that features everything from avocado toast to fresh-baked croissants." - Maddy Sweitzer-Lamme, Eater Staff

"Parc is here for you in almost every situation: a steak frites craving, a weekend brunch, and your high school theater club’s reunion before a showing of Dreamgirls. The French restaurant in Rittenhouse has plenty of seating for groups and starters like french onion soup, escargot, and a warm shrimp salad that are good enough to be dinner headliners rather than opening acts. But if you want a lineup to get you through the next 10 songs—plus an intermission—go for crispy skinned roast chicken and trout amandine with a lemony brown butter sauce while happily belting out “Love You I Do”  between bites." - candis mclean

"If there’s ever a VIP visiting town, we can almost guarantee they’re coming to Parc and ordering the french onion soup with a crusted layer of gruyere hanging over the sides of the crock. But Parc isn't just for celebrity cameos—the French bistro is synonymous with Rittenhouse Square daily life. It's been open since 2008, all day, every day—even on Christmas—and is constantly busy with coworkers, friends, and nervous first dates picking at steak frites and trout amandine. In the spring and summer, sit on the sidewalk for martinis and oysters, and also to see a tiny dog eat tuna nicoise off of its owner's plate." - alison kessler, candis mclean

"Parc is a French brasserie built with the intention of transporting guests to Paris, situated on the edge of scenic Rittenhouse Square for optimal people-watching. It’s open every day for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, but our favorite way to experience it is to sit outside on a beautiful day with a martini, warm shrimp salad, and an order of fries." - Maddy Sweitzer-Lamme

"Your out-of-town clients requested you take them to a “very Philadelphia restaurant.” Don’t think twice—take them to Parc. This French brasserie in Rittenhouse Square is an icon, and works great for a casual one-on-one with your manager or an eight-person lunch to discuss the company’s infrastructure (if it’s a nice day, request outdoor seating). The menu has something for everyone and is heavy on classic French bistro food like moules frites, escargot, and sandwiches on buttery baguettes. " - candis mclean