The Melrose Diner a South Philly Institution ( Photo: G. Widman for Visit Philly)

Philadelphia, PA - Melrose Diner - The slogan at the Melrose Diner, a 70-plus-year-old South Philly institution, is “Everybody who knows goes to Melrose.” And, on weekend nights, it seems like every Philadelphian does. Booths here are shared, peach pies are homemade and the longtime servers are no-nonsense. (215) 467-6644 Details: 1501 Snyder Ave, (215) 467-6644.

Photo: Red Owl Tavern

Philadelphia, PA - The Red Owl Tavern, situated across from Historical Independence Hall, is bringing back it is popular, seafood-filled, Lobster Bakes for only $25 every Monday, through Labor Day.

Best of South Philadelphia Restaurants

Philadelphia, PA - "Dining On A Dime" Host Kevin Wilson and John Cohl, during episode #35, deeply analyzed South Philadelphia restaurants to uncover those "hidden gems," listed below are just 5 of the almost 40 restaurants that they talked about on the show.