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Food Society Hill, Philadelphia

Zahav

A place to eat in Society Hill, Philadelphia, pricey ($$$) and worth about 2 hours. Best time to go: Dinner.

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Zahav in Society Hill, Philadelphia
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Why go

Michael Solomonov's Israeli restaurant, known for hummus and lamb shoulder.

It is one of 15 curated places we feature in Philadelphia, alongside 9 sights, 1 activity and 1 place for a drink. 6 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Zahav and Museum of the American Revolution.

Type
Food
Neighborhood
Society Hill
Price
$$$
Time needed
2 hr
Best time
Dinner

Nearby

Our closest curated picks, including 4 beyond Philadelphia. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.

  1. 1
    Zahav

    Michael Solomonov's Israeli restaurant in Society Hill, open since 2008 and known for its hummus and lamb shoulder.

    Food · Center City & Penn's Landing · 0.0 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Museum of the American Revolution

    Story of the Revolution, including Washington's original war tent.

    Sight · 0.1 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Amada

    Jose Garces's Spanish tapas restaurant on Chestnut Street in Old City, open since 2005.

    Food · Center City & Penn's Landing · 0.2 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Delaware River New Year's Eve fireworks

    Two free fireworks shows over the Delaware at 6 p.m. and midnight; in 2025 they launched from three river barges.

    Sight · Center City & Penn's Landing · 0.2 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest

    Seasonal rink and lodge on the waterfront; its ticketed New Year's Eve party has live music and heated cabins.

    Activity · Center City & Penn's Landing · 0.2 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Independence Hall

    Where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed.

    Sight · 0.3 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Zahav is a stop on our Capital Cities Corridor route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More places to eat in Philadelphia

Another curated place to eat in Philadelphia. See the full Philadelphia guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Philadelphia run from 38°F in January to 86°F in July; July is usually the wettest month. For Zahav itself, we suggest: Dinner.

Modelled monthly averages for Philadelphia from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Philadelphia weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
237 St James Pl, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
Coordinates
39.94623, -75.14502
Destination
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Website
zahavrestaurant.com

Zahav: quick answers

How much time do you need at Zahav?

Plan on about 2 hours at Zahav. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Zahav?

Our pick: Dinner. Insider tip: Reservations open well ahead; try the bar for walk-ins.

Where is Zahav?

Zahav is at 237 St James Pl, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA, in Society Hill. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Zahav?

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