Fountain at the Four Seasons $$$

18th St. and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, 215/963-1500,
www.fourseasons.com/philadelphia/dining [1]

HOURS: Mon.–Fri. 6:30 a.m.–10 p.m.,
Sat.–Sun. 7 a.m.–10 p.m.

COST: Most entrées more than $20

For anyone who is independently wealthy or celebrating a rare and special occasion, indulge in this idyllic dining experience. Continuously ranked among the nation’s best, it was ranked #1 restaurant in Philadelphia [2] by Zagat, among others.

The Fountain’s kitchen creates perfect, inventive dishes and the staff provides impeccable service, giving each guest the royal treatment in a comfortable, quiet, and classic setting.

A jacket and tie should be worn for dinner, and smart casual dress is suggested for breakfast, brunch, and lunch. The Sunday brunch is exquisite, as it should be at $65.

The Swann Lounge and Café, also in the Four Seasons, offers a more relaxed but still elegant dining and drinking option.