Dining · East Passyunk Ave
Townsend
on East Passyunk, with 6 shops within a short walk
Award-winning French-focused wine bar and eatery. Signature dishes paired with French-focused wines — a refined neighborhood destination on East Passyunk Avenue.
Hours
Temporarily closed after a May 2026 fire next door; no reopening date announced
Checked April 2026. Holiday hours can differ.
On the map
Good to know
- Parking
- Street parking on side streets
- East Passyunk shops
- Daily; evenings popular
From Inquirer.com
Townsend restaurant in South Philly closes temporarily due to a fire
The elegant French restaurant on East Passyunk Avenue had only recently reopened after a burst pipe in December caused extensive damage.
Shop nearby, before or after
All of East Passyunk →- OccasionetteBoutiques · 1704 E Passyunk Ave3 min walk
- PerlaDining · 1535 S 11th St4 min walk
- Stogie Joe's TavernDining · 1801 E Passyunk Ave5 min walk
- Le VirtùDining · 1927 E Passyunk Ave6 min walk
- Pat's King of SteaksDining · 1237 E Passyunk Ave7 min walk
- Talluto's Authentic Italian FoodSpecialty · 944 S 9th St10 min walk
Before you go
What are Townsend's hours?
Townsend is usually open Temporarily closed after a May 2026 fire next door; no reopening date announced. Hours can change on holidays, so check the restaurant's site before a special trip.
Where is Townsend?
Townsend is at 1623 E Passyunk Ave in East Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia.
Where can I park near Townsend?
The closest option for East Passyunk Ave is Street parking on side streets. Most of the district is also an easy walk from SEPTA.
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