Philadelphia, PA - Bastille Day is almost here, and Philly’s top-tier French-focused restaurants celebrate with revolutionary, head-spinning menu offerings such as wine and cheese pairings, specialty appetizers, and more. Join Forsythia, Royal Boucherie, and Fond on Wednesday, July 14, for a proper toast to the French holiday.
Philadelphia Best French Inspired Eateries
Noir Restaurant - East Passyunk
Italy meets Canada at Noir Restaurant in East Passyunk, which completed renovations in May. With a romantic yet modern feel, the restaurant evokes the noir vibe of mid-20th-century Montreal. The intimate eatery features a new mural and decor, new lighting and bar fixtures, muted orange walls, and black-and-white photography. The location is 450 square feet, plus a sidewalk dining area, and seats 50 guests or holds 100 for receptions. A built-in sound system has iPod plug-in capabilities, and you can use TV screens during events.1909 E. Passyunk Ave. | Italy Meets Canada at Noir Restaurant in East Passyunk
Fond - East Passyunk
Fond, the acclaimed French-focused restaurant on East Passyunk Avenue, brings back a fan-favorite happy hour special for one-night-only on Wednesday, July 14, from 5 - 7 pm. Enjoy six East Coast Oysters prepared in a Champagne Mignonette accompanied by a glass of Blanc de Blanc. Available for walk-ins only — at the bar or outdoor patio seating along 11th and Tasker. Opening hours: Wednesday through Sunday from 5 – 10 pm. 1537 S 11th St. | After a Year of Pivots FOND on East Passyunk Will Reopen
Forsythia - Old City
Forsythia, Old City’s contemporary French bar and restaurant helmed by Chef Christopher Kearse, will celebrate Bastille Day all week long with a fabulous Foie Gras special for $20. Chef Kearse’s unique and artfully crafted French-forward dish includes Seared Foie with elderflower pickled green plums and pistachio, served with toasted rye bread. Opening hours: Wednesday through Sunday from 4 – 10 pm.233 Chestnut Street | Forsythia Old City’s French Bar and Restaurant
Royal Boucherie - Old City
Royal Boucherie, Old City’s lively neighborhood bistro, raises a glass to Bastille Day with an exclusive evening fit with three pours of sensational French wine and cheese pairings. For celebrating the storming of the Bastille, fans of French Fromage will lose their heads for Chef Matthew Buehler’s perfectly prepared cheese board, complete with local honeycomb and accouterments. Enjoy wine and cheese pairings for $35. Available on Wednesday, July 14, for indoor dining, bar seating, and outdoor amidst the second-floor rooftop garden. Opening hours: Wednesday through Sunday from 4 - 10 pm. 52 S. 2nd Street | Royal Boucherie American Brasserie in Old City
