While planning a summer vacation recently I happened upon a website that lists the 10 sexiest restaurants in Center City Philadelphia as selected by April White, Food Editor for Philadelphia Magazine.  The criteria April used seems a bit vague- “Sexy can mean beautiful people sipping martinis at the bar, a kitchen that turns out big, sensual dishes, or a intimate hideaway of a restaurant” but it seemed worth posting since it’s summer and people are always asking me for a recommendation where they can eat, drink and be merry!  So without further ado, here’s the list- in no particular order. 

1. Amada
   217 Chestnut Street
   Philadelphia PA 19106
   215-625-2450
   www.amadarestaurant.com 
2. Meritage Philadelphia
   500 South 20th Street
   Philadelphia PA 19146
   215-985-1922
   www.meritagephiladelphia.com 
3. Barclay Prime
   237 South Street
   Philadelphia PA 19103
   215-732-7560
   www.barclayprime.com 
4. Nectar
   1091 Lancaster Avenue
   Berwyn PA 19312
   610-725-9000
   www.tastenectar.com 
5. Caribou Café
   1126 Walnut Street
   Philadelphia PA 19107
   215-625-9535
   www.cariboucafe.com 
6. Striped Bass
   1500 Walnut Street
   Philadelphia PA 19102
   215-732-4444
   www.stripedbassrestaurant.com 
7. Le Bar Lyonnaise
   1523 Walnut Street
   Philadelphia PA 19102
   215-567-1000
   www.lebecfin.com 
8. Washington Square
   210 West Washington Square
   Philadelphia PA 19106
   215-592-7787
   www.washingtonsquare-restaurant.com  
9. Los Catrines and Tequila’s
   1602 Locust Street
   Philadelphia PA 19103
   215-546-0181
   www.tequilasphilly.com 
10. Vetri
    1312 Spruce Street
    Philadelphia PA 19107
    215-732-3478
    www.vetriristorante.com