The Philadelphia dining forecast for 2026 is expected to lean toward seafood-centric concepts, elevated beverage-led dining experiences, and a bakery-driven all-day culture. That’s according to the predictions issued by the website Infatuation.
Seafood
The renewed interest in seafood continues, with raw bars, oysters, and crudo becoming everyday menu items across the city. Venues include the date-night spot Jaffa Bar in Kensington, River Twice’s sister establishment Little Water, Tesiny, Sao, and Oyster House, expanding even to the Philadelphia Airport.
Food in Cocktails
The drinks-as-meals trend intensifies, featuring cocktails with food components — lamb fat and butternut squash, mozzarella-brined mini martinis, and Mexican-inspired cocktail elements — hinting at bolder, grocery-list ingredient combinations. Places to go include Emmett in Fishtown, Borromini in Rittenhouse, Amá, and La Jefa.
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