R2L Restaurant

Philadelphia


The view, the view, the view. And did we mention the view? This upscale spot serves up the nightscape of Philly along with whatever is on the menu. Craft cocktails are smooth and balanced, but even tap water would seem ritzy when you're looking out at the cosmos of lights below you.

Happy hour (4:30pm to 6:30pm Monday to Friday) offers $4 beers, $7 wines, $8 cocktails and snacks from $2.


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