Philadelphia’s Big 3 Make the Highest-Grossing Independent Restaurant List

Restaurants and Institutions listed their 100 highest-grossing independent restaurants in the United States, and no surprise, three Philadelphia hotspots made the list. Here they are, with their 2009 sales:

66. Parc $11,392,238

89. Buddakan $10,399,677

99. Continental Midtown $9,806,813

It's also no shocker that all three are Stephen Starr eateries. Parc is the ultimate Rittenhouse Square experience and we can't remember a single time we've seen it even remotely close to empty. As soon as the temperatures approach anything spring-like, the outdoor tables and Parisian chairs at the Square-facing brasserie are claimed.  Inside, all sections of the restaurant fill up easily and steadily, as Parc is open for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and brunch on weekends. The bar is always occupied.

Outdoor Breakfast at Parc

While Buddakan and Continental Midtown don't have quite as many seats as Parc, they certainly see some impressive figures. Buddakan can always count on an Old City crowd with lots of group diners sharing singapore noodles.  Continental Midtown profits from a sizable lunch scene in Center City, with business lunchers by day and nightlife customers after dusk.

As a city, Philadelphia certainly has a love affair with the small, intimate BYOs and off-the-beaten path restaurants, which receive plenty of our business.  But it's an absolutely good thing that we do have dining options like Parc, where a large crowd can always be seated comfortably, and Continental Midtown, where options on the menu can satisfy many tastes. The street views from these restaurants is incredible and they certainly have  a strong role in developing our neighborhoods and adding to the scenes of Philadelphia.

Did any of your city's restaurants make the list?

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