Restaurants in the Philadelphia Area That Need Vaccination: A Running List

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Following restaurants in other U.S. cities and around the world, some Philadelphia food and beverage outlets are adding vaccine requirements for customers.

After the rising number of COVID cases, spurred by the delta variant, tripled the number of Philly in recent weeks (with the vast majority of positives in unvaccinated people), the city’s health department advised everyone to wear masks indoors. whether you have the vaccine or not.

That left many local businesses in a kind of limboWHYY News reported, with many owners asking staff and customers to wear masks if they are not vaccinated, but let them make the final decision themselves.

In restaurants and bars it gets even more confusing – because you can’t keep a face mask on while eating or drinking, so customers will be unmasked by default at some point.

That’s the thinking behind new vaccine requirements being implemented around the world. In Italy and France, oblige governments people show proof of vaccination to participate in certain social activities, including indoor dining, museums, and shows.

Several restaurateurs in Los Angeles have already started requiring a vaccine card or negative COVID test to dine in. The same in New York City, where the list will be out soon including Danny Meyer, which set a Sept. 7 date for the policy at all Union Square Hospitality Group locations, including several in DC.

Which places in Philadelphia require vaccination and what are their policies? We maintain a running list here.

E-mail [email protected] if you know one, we should add it.

2113 E. York St., Philadelphia

This Kensington tavern is known for its unusual wine and beer lists, a creative and ever-changing list of cocktails filled with garden produce, and a menu of locally sourced cured meats. announced his new policy on Instagram, with effect from 1 August.

“Out of respect for our fellow neighbors and staff,” the owners wrote, a vaccination certificate is required if you want to sit inside or at the bar.

If not, you can sit outside on the hidden but spacious patio in the back – which happens to be one of the coolest dining spaces in town.

800 Mifflin St., Philadelphia

This restaurant at the very top of South Philly’s Bok Building, serving Chef Michael Ferreri’s elegant Sicilian small plates and a large natural wine list, implemented a vaccine requirement from 1 Aug.

“For the safety of our team and our community,” the restaurant said on Instagram, all guests must show proof of vaccination on arrival. Your entire party will be disqualified if even one person does not have the vaccine.

Therefore, if you’re canceling a reservation at the last minute, let the staff know – they’ll waive the usual $30 cancellation fee as long as you let them know in advance.

1927 E. Passyunk Ave.

The acclaimed Italian restaurant on the south side of East Passyunk, specializing in Abruzzo cuisine, asks customers to “confirm their vaccination status” and to wear masks when entering the building.

Guests who have not been vaccinated or cannot provide proof are welcome to sit in the patio, which offers tables under a green-covered trellis and a lounge area with fire pit.

1 West Ave., Wayne

Considered one of the Main Line’s best all-round spots for brunch, happy hour and dinner, with a raw bar and an extensive list of cheese and charcuterie, this restaurant belongs to husband and wife team Nick and Christine Kondra. starting the vaccine need 4 Aug.

“To ensure the safety of our guests, staff and the community,” the Kondras wrote on social media, each guest dining at the restaurant must show proof of vaccination.

Other guests still have the option of alfresco dining, with a marquee and lounge area around a fire pit.

100 Morris St., Philadelphia

Like his famous “Frizwit” cheesesteak, almost everything at this Pennsport BYOB from chef Ari Miller uses non-industrial ingredients, sourced locally whenever possible. It is not yet open for regular indoor dining – but does do special dinners where all guests must have the vaccine.

The restaurant will “operate as a vaccination-eating society,” Miller told Billy Penn. You must be a member to access events and you must be able to present a vaccination certificate for membership.

More info will follow on Musi’s website and InstagramMiller said.