EMMETT
EMMETT serves Modern Mediterranean cooking with Levantine influences at 161 W Girard Ave, with craft cocktails and local sourcing.
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- Address
- 161 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19122
- Phone
- (215) 207-0161
- Website
- emmettphilly.com
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2026 James Beard recognition
James Beard Award recognition in 2026 spans nominee and semifinalist status, with Esquire naming EMMETT to its 2025 Best New Restaurants. Dinner suits a leisurely, conversational plan rather than a compressed schedule.
Duck Malfouf and Levantine influences
Modern Mediterranean cooking with Levantine influences frames dishes such as Duck Malfouf with Foie Gras, Sea Lettuce-Wrapped Halibut, and Sticky Toffee Pudding with Cardamom and Turkish Coffee. The kitchen focuses on farm-to-table and local sourcing, with craft cocktails to drink.
A Minimal comparable set
Comparable venues nearby, for context on price, style, and recognition.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| EMMETT | $$$ | Olde Kensington, Modern Mediterranean with Levantine Influences | |
| Amá | Olde Kensington, Modern Mexican | $$$ | |
| High Street Restaurant & Bar | Washington Square West, Dining | $$$ | |
| Mona | $$$ | Washington Square West, Modern Greek & Mediterranean | |
| Spice Finch | $$$ | Rittenhouse Square, Modern Mediterranean Small Plates | |
| Tesiny | $$$ | Wharton, Seafood Raw Bar & Charcoal Grill |
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
James Beard Award Semi Finalist
James Beard Award
James Beard Award Nominee
James Beard Award
Esquire Best New Restaurants
Esquire
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At a Glance
- Elegant
- Sophisticated
- Modern
- Intimate
- Date Night
- Special Occasion
- Celebration
- Open Kitchen
- Design Destination
- Standalone
- Craft Cocktails
- Farm To Table
- Local Sourcing
Current opening hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 5–10 PM
- Wednesday
- 5–10 PM
- Thursday
- 5–10 PM
- Friday
- 5–10 PM
- Saturday
- 5–10 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
Warm, cozy, and inviting with soft lighting from venetian blinds, deep forest green walls, evening sun spilling through windows, and a dream-like calm with soft music and garlic-cardamom-grill char aromas.