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Is Amada Still Open? Best Thing I Ever Ate Update (Philadelphia, PA)

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As of September 2026, Amada is listed open on amadarestaurant.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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What the source shows: Amada's own website was live and functioning with an online-ordering widget and current Friday happy-hour hours when checked on 2026-09-08.

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What happened after Best Thing I Ever Ate?

The 'Meat-Fest' episode featured Amada's Spanish tapas menu, with an emphasis on cured jamón, paella, and other shareable meat plates. Amada is chef José Garcés's flagship restaurant, opened in Philadelphia's Old City neighborhood on Chestnut Street as the chef's first restaurant. The business has since expanded: according to amadarestaurant.com, checked 2026-09-08, Amada now operates locations in Philadelphia, Radnor, and Atlantic City, and the Philadelphia site lists Friday happy-hour hours of 4:30-6:30 p.m. The website's active reservations and online-ordering functions when checked on 2026-09-08 indicate the Chestnut Street restaurant remains in operation under Garcés's restaurant group.

Featured on Best Thing I Ever Ate

Season / episode
Season 2, Episode 5
Original air date
Not confirmed
Episode title
Meat-Fest
What was featured
Spanish tapas, jamón, and paella at José Garcés's flagship restaurant
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Amada

Frequently asked questions

Is Amada still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Amada is listed open on amadarestaurant.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Amada after Best Thing I Ever Ate?

The 'Meat-Fest' episode featured Amada's Spanish tapas menu, with an emphasis on cured jamón, paella, and other shareable meat plates. As of September 2026, Amada is listed open on amadarestaurant.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Amada located?

217-219 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Best Thing I Ever Ate featured Amada?

Season 2, Episode 5 of Best Thing I Ever Ate. The episode is titled “Meat-Fest”.

Is Amada still using the Best Thing I Ever Ate menu or branding?

The 'Meat-Fest' episode featured Amada's Spanish tapas menu, with an emphasis on cured jamón, paella, and other shareable meat plates. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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Visit info

Address
217-219 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
amadarestaurant.com

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