This was my first time at FIA, and I more than likely will not go back. It wasn't a horrible experience, but it wasn't a great one either. Let's start with arrival - I knew I was going to be late to my reservation, so I called the restaurant to let them know. I called multiple times and they never picked up the phone. So when I arrived, of course my reservation was cancelled. No big deal, I'll just sit at the bar. The bar service was bizarre. The bar tender was not fully attentive when taking my order. He asked what I wanted and then walked to the other side of the bar to tend to other guests as I was in the middle of telling him my order. Very unprofessional. He was the only person working the bar though, so I tried to give him grace, but at times I felt ignored and like we did not have his full attention. This was made clear when I received my food and my order was wrong. Again, no big deal. They brought out the right food, and I was good to go. We ordered the wood grilled oysters, lollipop wings, cornbread, whole snapper, mac & cheese, some drinks, and desserts. I will give the food a 7/10. The wings were delicious (though I didn't care for the whipped ranch dip - it was a texture thing for me). The oysters weren't my favorite. The cornbread, mac & cheese, and snapper were delicious. And the dessert and drinks were decent. Another thing to note - there is no restroom. You have to go to the hotel next door to use their restroom. Very bizarre. The decor and ambiance was nice, but overall, not an amazing experience for me. Oh and the kicker - they did not allow us to split the check evenly. It was a party of 2 and they would not split the check. Very very annoying. read more

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I'll start off by saying this is a really cute, cozy spot. It's easy to locate and access, and the singular staff was friendly, though he was one person and had to tend to the entire restaurant (host and seat, take orders, and check in). We got oysters as a starter and were shocked that for $22, it was only 3 pieces. There's also a 20% service fee regardless of how big or small your party is, even 2 people. The drinks were mostly okay but also overpriced. We did really enjoy our entrees, though the oxtail was a little salty. Not sure I'll personally by back but it's worth checking out if you go right to the entree. read more

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I dined here for brunch and really enjoyed the atmosphere and food. The deviled eggs are good. I ordered the chicken and waffles. The chicken was a little dry, but I figured it was because we came at the tail end of brunch. The waffles were absolutely delicious. The syrup that comes with it was a little too thin and sweet for my liking, but regular syrup was available. Service was good and attentive. read more

FIA - Chicken & Waffles - Latin American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Got off the plane and came here to meet friends. On a Friday evening at 8pm there was some parking out front. Right next door to a hotel which is great for visitors. Service was great. Bar moves a little slow at times. But cocktails/mocktails are good. Small selection of wine. No beer on tap, but bottles. Music is just right in this place! All the 90's R&B and then some old school hits ya momma used to play as well. Must try a little of everything while here. We enjoyed apps and entrees as well as dessert. read more

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This visit to Fia has been scheduled for a while! Our group wanted to check it out after visiting the owners other establishment: Amina! This space is located in the Gayborhood next to the Marriott Fairfield Inn! The space is not large..but it has a cool vibe! We had the brunch menu..ordered deviled eggs; Grits; eggs & ox tails & the burger! The food was flavorful and had good portion sizes! The drinks were made well...a bit on the pricey side! Be aware limited 'beer selection'! Service was prompt and friendly! I would return to sample the dinner menu! read more

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The restaurant is definitely deceiving from pics on SM. It's small! However decorated nice inside. I have been to this restaurant twice. Once for a happy hour event and another for dinner. During the happy hour it took forever to get a drink. During dinner the drink was the best part. I don't eat dairy, beef, or pork and a lot of the menu items I could not eat. I love that the restaurant is a B.O.B but this one is just not for me. I wish the owner nothing but success! read more

I met up with a few friends for dinner here. A coworker raved about the food so I said I would give it a try. And it's black owned so I'm always down to support. The ambiance is quaint. The music was lovely! And the food was okay. My chicken and waffles was over the top with caramel popcorn and jalapeño cotton candy. It didn't need all of that. The chicken was a bit over fried also. I did see other tables with the snapper and it looked delightful. I will return to try it next time! read more

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THE FOOD HERE IS AMAZINGGGGG. I had low expectations because of the reviews, and let me tell you, they're WRONG!!! How could everything taste so damn good?!! I really also like their spin of the spicy drink with chili oil. I know this is the part where I was supposed to deduct a star, but the food was that good!! There were only 2 servers for the entire restaurant, and I mean the service was really really slow, but for that heavenly bite? I'll wait!! Beautiful restaurant. Cute vibes. Tip: just order the entree. It's cheaper and more fulfilling than getting a bunch of appetizers. read more

FIA - Spicy drink - Latin American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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I had the pleasure of dining at new restaurant to the Philadelphia area, FÍA! I have enjoyed some culinary greatness at the other restaurants (AMINA and Black Hen) by the owners of FÍA ! Let me tell you all three restaurants are phenomenal and all have different vibes! The decor within FÍA definitely exhibits the appreciation for Afro-Latin aesthetic! To start - I ordered a cocktail ( fever kiss) and Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread. That cornbread is so darn good! The jalapeño is not over powering at all but you do taste hints of it within every bite. My friend ordered the snapper and said it was excellent to everyone that asked how it was! The reason why multiple people asked about the snapper is because the presentation of the dish is creative. I ordered arroz con gandules, collard greens, Mac n cheese , the crab pot pie. Unfortunately , the arroz con gandules was not being made this night ! I was looking forward to trying this dish! The establishment is customer forward and very professional. The chef came over to our table and apologized for not having the dish and that was very much appreciated ! Now the standout dish for me is the CRAB POT PIE!!! The crust is light and flaky and filled with the most delicious creamy crab bisque! And they do not skimp on the crab meat! Last but not least our waiter Josh gets a 10/10! Josh Is the reason that the crab pot pie was even ordered! Josh was attentive( without being overbearing) , personable, and had knowledge of the menu. I will definitely be back ! Plus, I need to try those pink deviled eggs! read more

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The decor was beautiful, and the atmosphere lively for a Thursday night. I was drawn to Fia for its Afro-Caribbean cuisine and the variety of menu options. We tried the gem lettuce salad, tostones, deviled eggs, and jalapeño cornbread. Although the portion sizes were smaller than expected, each dish was flavorful and well-presented. The salad was less grilled than anticipated but still tasty. The deviled eggs had a unique sweetness that was a pleasant surprise and complemented the flavors well. The cornbread was sweet with a hint of spice. However, as a Dominican and a bit of a tostones snob, I found them dry and small for being labeled "giant." Still, I'd definitely return to try more of the menu and enjoy the vibe! read more

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The food at FIA restaurant in Philadelphia was fantastic. Was able to experience this restaurant with my mother during Philadelphia restaurant week for two evenings, It was also the week that I traveled from VA for a procedure and treatment at PennMed. We stayed at Fairfield hotel and thought the restaurant was part of the hotel. When we arrived and checked into the hotel we were introduced to being able to eat at the restaurant on site but was not informed that we would need to make reservation to eat dinner there. However when arriving the second evening the welcome was not welcoming but we was allowed to stay but the service was lacking. I must proudly say that both the First and Second evening the food was amazing, and the ambiance also was amazing. As I said we had dinner at FIA in Philadelphia for two evenings. The service and greeting the first evening was great, and inviting which was the reason that we returned the second evening and did not look to try a different restaurant, however the second evening was not as inviting or welcoming. When arriving we were informed that a reservation was needed but was told that since it was not full a place could be found for us, so we could stay, this was my mistake I should have left but it was cold and I had my 80 year old mother with me so we stayed. We were placed away from the hand full of people that was in the restaurant it may have been due to being unaware that there was a dress code and not having a reservation. This we were not informed of when checking into the hotel, we were just told that a restaurant is here on site, so I thought it was open to all that stayed in the hotel. I was dressed decently, but not in my finest clothes, but regardless the price for the dinner didn't change according to what I was wearing . I still paid the same that everyone else paid according to what was ordered in the restaurant, dressed up or not. So we were allowed to stay and was guided to a table that was stuck in the corner my guess is due to not have a reservation, by the way the restaurant was not Full at all, there was plenty of open tables it might have been 6 people there. Finally the server came to the table to take our order. We ordered and got what we ordered but pretty much nothing else no courteous service at all such as being asked if we needed anything or how was everything else however we was asked if a box was needed to go, felt like we was being asked to leave. The food was amazing. Hats off to the chef, however if I had to base my return on the lack of service the second evening, I more than likely would not return back to FIA restaurant in Philadelphia based on service. Generally, even when gratuity is added to my bill, I will normally give more than the 20% even if the gratuity is added in the bill for just two people, as it was for both evenings, however with the second night and the gratuity automatically being added to the bill for two people the tip would've been less than the 20% that was automatically added to the bill and nothing more according to the service received. The sad thing for me is that I will be returning to Philadelphia in February, as I will be returning to complete treatment at PennMed and I am hoping to stay back with Fairfield hotel however this will be the last night for me at FIA. A side note, my mother ordered the rainbow trout and she was asked how did she want the fish cooked well done or medium. I had no idea that rainbow trout could be served cooked medium, that was new for me, please if anyone has ever been asked if they would like their rainbow trout cooked medium or well done. read more

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It was just OK. I heard great things about them from my friends and I was really looking forward to going but I can't say I was impressed or would go out of my way to go back. To begin I had the cheesesteak empanadas which were just okay. Not really seasoned, kinda dry tbh and they served them on top of a smear of the sauce that's supposed to come with it instead of a ramekin of the sauce so you can dip it. Although it's listed as an appetizer I got the crab pot pie for my entree and it was delicious! Definitely enough for a meal and perfectly seasoned. I can't recall the name of the drink I got but it came with a shot of Prosecco on the side and it was pretty underwhelming for the price of it. We had a time constraint so we were not able to try dessert unfortunately bc service was a little slow but to be fair the place was full on a Saturday evening. As I mentioned I've heard great things from others so maybe this was an "off" night for them but I won't go out of my way to confirm. read more

FIA - Crab pot pie - Latin American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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I only ate there once, but the food, and their service was amazing!!!! I'm definitely going back there. I recommend any, and everyone one to go experience the amazing food, and friendly Family vibes.... read more

This was our first visit here as the new restaurant. The space is small but quaint, though you'll be close enough to your neighbors to engage in their conversations. The menu wants to appear impressive, but it's a little confusing. There's a whole side of what seems to be appetizers and then a handful of main dishes on the right. We started with the deviled eggs. They had good flavor but I don't think we needed to she'll out the extra $5 for the little piece of lobster the garnished on them. I opted for the chicken and waffles and I really wish I hadn't. The plate arrived and looked impressive. A tower of chicken on top of four mini waffles on a bed of Cracker Jack, all dusted with powdered sugar. I couldn't figure out what was going on with the chicken. It was so dry and overbreaded. There was a sweet sauce in a cup that helped moisten it enough to swallow. I thought the caramel corn might be homemade, but it was definitely Cracker Jack and I had to be careful not to crack a tooth in it. They forgot the jalapeno cotton candy, but brought it when reminded. Way too much sugar on the plate. My dining companion opted for the lobster roll as he's had his share in New England. I asked him how it was and he said he'd never seen drawn butter with a lobster roll. Otherwise, he seemed to like it enough, but wasn't raving about it. I tried it and it was a better option than my chicken and waffles. The host/server seemed familiar. Maybe he used to work at the previous restaurant in the space. He was nice enough to let us know there was a 90 minute table limit. Our table was unbalanced so one of the drinks we ordered sloshed all over the table. And this is minor, but my view was of the TVs in the bar, both which were showing the same channel, but with a ten second delay between the images. It took my mind off my meal, so there's that. Would I return? Probably not. Limited menu and I wouldn't necessarily call it Afro Latino cuisine. read more

FIA - Latin American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The food was good,, the drinks were way better and the service was great!! (Even though the food came out a little slow) They do include a 20% service charge on the bill. Just fyi.. they need more marketing bc it was empty... it was a vibe though maybe they should think of having an old school rnb brunch (hint hint) it would be the perfect place! Hope they start attracting more people... i would def go again! read more

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Amazing experience! The food, drinks, music - everything was impeccable and this is my first ever review so believe it. read more

FIA - Latin American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I'll start by saying the food is amazing and the decor is very nice!! We've been to FIA twice. Our appetizer was the devil egg (very salty) on our first visit and garlic butter (thick) shrimp (over cooked, tough) the second time around. I don't remember the cocktail we had but it was barely okay and clearly not worth the $ or remembering. Both times we ordered the Fried Snapper entree and the Oxtail with red grits which hands down was spectacular. Our appetizer was the devil egg (very salty) on our first visit and garlic butter (thick) shrimp (over cooked, tough) the second time around. I did like that they offered the app, entree and dessert for the snapper at $40, well worth it. The wait staff was very nice and attentive even though it was only 2 gentlemen who did front of the house, took orders, seated guests and brought out orders. I would think for a Saturday staff would be plentiful since knowingly they were all booked. Again, the entrees didn't miss at all!!! One thing that I must have overlooked the first time, unless it's new, is the 20% service charge automatically added to the bill regardless of the size of your party. I paid using the QR code on the receipt and there was another 20% selected for the tip when the bill appeared on my phone. I feel the business taking 20% off the top before considering the hard work of their wait staff is selfish and unfair. I would rather the business add the service charge over the price of the food then automatically add to the bill and then add the same for tip because the wait staff ends up losing out. This is not the first business I've come across and I'm sure not the last. Definitely worth a try if you haven't been. Make reservations. read more

The ambiance was relaxing and the decor was stupendous! The food was extremely flavorful as we tried the appetizers and no entree. But we will be returning to try those at a later time. The drinks were very tasty, including the mocktail! The service was very attentive but not overwhelming. The level of music was quite unassuming, so conversations were held without any issue. read more

I was disappointed all around with this restaurant. Food - fried chicken had no flavor, jump crab cake pops looked like baby shower meatballs and were cold Service - waited 45 minutes for drinks but at least the drink were good. They were the best thing we had. Ambiance - the music was too loud there was a live band playing on top of the music. I could not even have an conversation with the people at my table read more

I just had food from here burger wasn't cooked to temperature fries were soggy and they forgot my syrup for the chicken and waffles as well as charging a 20% service fee for pickup. Would not go back. Save your money and go somewhere else. read more

Don't order a martini with a named vodka. They will charge you $16 for a martini and then another $18 for the type of vodka you select. A $34 martini is New York City prices. read more

I just left this restaurant and would never recommend it to anybody ever. It being Sunday at 1:00 PM and as we were the ONLY two people at the bar, you'd think the stakes are quite low for good service... or ANY service. Instead we were greeted with mumbles, incorrect wine menus and a general malaise about our very presence as paying customers. The bartender needs a job where human interaction is not necessary. Would like to comment on the quality of the food, however we did not receive of the three times that we ordered -- including a BREAD BASKET. Dine at your own risk. There are so many other options in any direction. Spend your money ANYWHERE else. read more