Car Rental Staten Island and Philadelphia Dining

Dining in Philadelphia is all about choice. Do you want to glam it up, or keep things budget savvy? Are you willing to head off the main streets to check out some of the smaller eateries, or do you wish to stay in the limelight? Any way you look at it, Philly is a foodies dream, overflowing with unique cuisines and international flavours. From five-star digs to homey mom-and-pop eateries, you're sure to find something satisfying on your car rental Staten Island road trip.

A quick look at prices

Car rental Staten Island travelers should be pretty comfortable with the prices in Philadelphia; they're very similar to NYC offerings. Dining guides like Zagat's classify very expensive meals in Philly to cost $55 or more per person while expensive meals are between $40 and $55 per person. Moderately priced meals begin at $20, while inexpensive offerings are anywhere under $19. And don't forget - all meals are subject to a 7% tax and standard tipping is 15% of the bill. This gratuity is sometimes added to the bill, so be sure to check for it before leaving extra.

A word about the drink menu

Car rental Staten Island travelers shouldn't take their dinnertime brew for granted when dining in Philly. Thanks to the high fees for liquor licenses, many restaurants have simply avoided obtaining one, preferring instead to have patrons bring their own booze. This BYOB tradition is prevalent at smaller restaurants, but you may also find it at some of the more established joints. All Car Rental Staten Island recommends contacting the restaurant in advance to learn more about their policies. The state Liquor Control Board also allows restaurants with licenses to permit customers to bring their own bottles, but don't expect an easy acceptance of this policy. Restaurants with licenses can charge as much as 300% what they paid for a bottle of wine in order to try and offset permit costs.

An affordable alternative to dinner

Want to stretch your dollar further during your upcoming car rental Staten Island vacation? Then plan to dine out at lunch instead of dinner. Lunch is a fantastic way to experience Philly's high-end restaurants without breaking the bank. For example, car rental Staten Island travelers can enjoy a prix-free meal at Lacroix, a fine French spot in the Rittenhouse Hotel, for just $26 during the afternoon. Prices like this will more than double for most dinner entrées.

The best breakfast is available all day long

Breakfast is one of those meals that tastes amazing at any hour of the day. Thankfully, the city of Philly is extremely fond of breakfast, with many restaurants offering it all day long. For the best all day hash browns and waffles, All Car Rental Staten Island recommends Sam's Morning Glory at 10th and Fitzwater. Here you'll find everything from frittatas to homemade veggie burgers. Another amazing all-day breakfast joint is Honey's Sit 'N' Eat at the corner of 4th and Brown. The menu features standout meals like potato pancakes, huevos rancheros and omelettes.

Eat like a local - order these home grown classics

  • Cheesesteak: A trip to Philly isn't complete until you've sunk your teeth into a juicy cheesesteak sandwich. Made with ribbons of thinly sliced steak, grilled onions and provolone cheese, the Philly cheesesteak sandwich is one filling meal. To sound like a certified local, order your cheesesteak by calling it a hoagie, grinder, torpedo or submarine.
  • Roast Pork: For those with more discerning tastes, All Car Rental Staten Island recommends Philly's unsung sandwich hero. The roast pork sandwich is made from a slow-cooked shoulder of pork, seasoned with onions, garlic and Italian herbs. Traditional fixins' on this sandwich are sharp provolone, broccoli rabe and garlic spinach. These sandwiches are often served with a side of "juice," a gravy-like dipping sauce, due to their dry consistency.

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