Parc

On the sweet corner of Locust and 18th Streets feeding out onto Rittenhouse Square Park, Parc is a bustling spot for outdoor dining, from midday escargot to gooey delicious onion soup gratinée. Dining pods and sidewalk seating with heat lamps are both available.

Take in the twinkly garland and quieter-than-usual park with dining at Parc on Christmas Day. The French destination will have all the cozy comforts you need, from ultra cheesy onion soup to a heaping helping of steak frites. And, of course, make sure to get a Buche de Noel for dessert, finished with a crunchy hazelnut praline.

Soak in the ambiance of Parc on Thanksgiving Day with a special menu of roasted turkey and confit leg, butternut squash soup, sides, and pies. You’ll also have access to a lot of the usual menu’s standard fare, so it seems like a perfect time to add escargot, macaroni au gratin, and maybe even some moules frites to your holiday.

Check out the hashtag #barcforparc in Instagram to see exactly how dog-friendly Parc’s outdoor tables are. The sidewalk seats at this spot from Starr Restaurants are perfect for enjoying a cocktail and some people watching with your dog before or after a stroll in Rittenhouse Square, where you pup can romp with all the other neighborhood dogs out for a potty break.