Overall good meal with hits and misses, but the fig ice cream and moroccan tea was the highlight. The brie appetizer was really good and my entree (the crab stuffed sole) was good, but I ate around the crab imperial....The sole was cooked well and a good piece of fish. BYOB but they don't chill anything there to my knowledge, so be mindful when deciding what to bring. Parking is a huge pain, especially if you're used to residing in the 'burb like myself, so if you can find a spot-good for you! You deserve a medal! If not, there's a pay lot (that cost $13 for 2-12 hours but less if up to 2 hours) on 23rd and Fairmount which isn't too bad of a walk from the restaurant (weather permitting.) read more

My husband and I visited Figs on a Saturday night at for dinner. When we arrived the restaurant was not that busy, so we were seated right away. The hostess was super sweet and friendly. Byob is a a major plus, but neither of us were thrilled with our food selections. We started with the Brie app. It wasn't bad. For dinner I had the stuffed cod, and it was super salty!! My husband had the steak, and it also wasn't bad, but he didn't really like it. We really wanted to love this place because it is close to home, the menu sounds fantastic, and it is Boyb... so maybe we were hoping for to much. read more

My sisters and I came here for dinner one night when we were all in Philly together. We came here with high hopes and left not that pleased. It is BYOB which is really nice but the food didn't live up to our vision. We each had a different fish dish and they all were lacking flavor and pizazz. The Brie appetizer was actually the best thing we ordered for the meal which is pretty sad because it's literally Brie baked with fruit preserves and bread- whomp! There was also one server for the entire place which was more then packed! He was great and nice but so overwhelmed that he simply could not provide good service to every table. Maybe we will give it another try but not before I try a few other byobs by my sisters apartment in the area. read more

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We live in Seattle and have come to Philly to visit The Daughter. She suggested Figs 'cause it's close to her place and had a good reputation. Pros It's an attractive room - pleasing colors and lighting, nice ceramics. Friendly wait staff. A nice diversity of foods on the menu. I liked the melted brie appetizer but can imagine that others would find it strange. I liked the roasted vegie skewer appetizer. My wife enjoyed a great bowl of lentil soup. A bowl of angel hair pasta, with olives and spinach, was quite tasty - not special, but good. Cons Smoke occasionally poured out of the kitchen - ask to sit toward the front. When it's full, you won't be able to hear much of the conversation at your table (which, depending upon the company, might be a good thing!). As for the food, I didn't see anything on the menu that was from Morocco. We had a "smoked salmon pizza" - cold lox on buttered, grilled-but-cold flatbread. Save your money. Avoid the Caesar Salad. There was nothing caesary about it - not a hint of anchovy, the archetypal fish of the Mediterranean. We didn't exhaust the menu but nothing we ate nothing that warranted the prices, nor the five star reviews. If Figs were around the corner, I'd eat there once or twice a year - there appear to be a few worthy items on the menu and the ambiance is fine. But it's not worth a trek across the city. read more

Why haven't I been to this little gem before?? The food is so delicious. I repeat: SO DELICIOUS. I had the sesame crusted salmon, and my boo had the swordfish and both were melt-in-my-mouth good. The hummus was good, baba ganoush was meh--nothing to write home about but dayyyyuuummm the fish was so good. It's cash only and they don't have an ATM machine, so that can be inconvenient if you don't know going into the evening--luckily there are plenty of ATMs on fairmount ave to hit up if you're cash-less. Love that it is BYOB. This is a really good date spot too, it's pretty intimate. That being said, because its small if there is a rowdy group in there you'll have a hard time hearing yourself think. read more

The food was great. The place was beautiful. But the service was awful. The waiter was inattentive throughout the meal, and changed shift towards the end of our meal. We asked for water after we paid the check with tip, and the lady server looked at us and ignored us the first time. After waving her down the second time (10min later) she ran to the table and screamed: "you gotta give me a chance. I'm servicing all these tables!!!" All I wanted was water. I felt like I was trespassing in her house and she wanted to shoo me out!! We will never return. Too bad since the food was actually good. :( read more

Everything was homemade and had a unique flair to it. Check out the pictures. And order desert. read more

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Came here for lunch today and have never felt so uncomfortable in my life. The waiter was so rude and clearly did not want us to b there. I ordered a burger and he came back slammed a menu down and said they where out. We finished our lunch quickly and went to pay when he shouted it's cash only which we where informed of as soon as we sat down. On our way out he yells at us to close the door. I'm in the restaurant business myself and have never ever come accross anything like this. Will never be back to this establishment. Not surprised the place was so empty. read more

I'm not sure how I feel about Figs. Don't get me wrong, I had quite a nice meal here, but for me to really recommend it to someone else? I wouldn't necessarily advise against it, but it just isn't my first pick. On a Saturday night a few weeks back me and my man were looking for a place to eat: local, BYOB, and... good. Just to mention, give a call if you are going for a later dinner. I believe they list 11pm as closing on a Saturday night, but when I called to make sure they were open at 8:30 I was told that they would be closing the kitchen within 45 minutes, which was a turn off for me. The food was pleasant, the menu was interesting which for me was both great and made my dinner choice difficult (I want to try everything). They bring over a bread with hummus, which was very nice. We got the baked Brie with Honey for an app, which I did enjoy. Both myself and the man got the Grilled King Shrimp. I'm a lady who loves some spice and flavaaa, but the BF has the stomach of a newborn. I thought it was mild and wonderfully flavored, after his first few bites ruled that it was a bit too spicy for him, but good enough that he battled through it for another few bites. The food is pretty good, nothing out of this world, but solid. The service is ehh. The waitstaff are not rude, just not friendly. Although as a whole I did enjoy the experience, I think it was a one time only event. read more

Neat little BYOB. Went with a group of 11- sampled every appetizer. Stand outs were the brie and peppered scallops. But really, you can't go wrong with any of them, just depends what tickles your fancy :-) Ordered the crab stuffed sole and it was GREAT! Every aspect of the meal just worked well together. Others noted that their meals were delicious as well, including the filet and seafood risotto. Would definitely go back if I was in the area again! PS. CASH ONLY! read more

If you're in the Fairmount area and are looking for a great meal, this is the place to go. I've been here about three times and each time I'm shocked at the quality of food--it's absolutely incredible! For an appetizer I'd suggest getting the baked brie, it very well may be the best thing I have ever tasted and it's the perfect starter for a meal. (In addition to the white bean dip and bread that's provided for free--and that's good too). As for entrees my two standouts were the seafood risotto and the crab stuffed sole. I cannot say enough good things about these two dishes, just get them, you'll thank me later. Dessert wise---go for the fig ice cream, it is to die for! Very unique, light flavor and the perfect ending to a dinner. Oh, and this place is BYOB so you always get out of here with a reasonable check. Perfect, perfect, perfect! I could talk about how much I love this place for days. read more

I was vacationing in Philly and stumbled upon Figs. Very good food, and an awesome server, very polite. Indoor and outdoor seating and they also have the option of byob. read more

Figs - Crispy duck, spinach, and a savory bread pudding. - Moroccan Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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This is my longtime favorite BYO! I've been going since 2009 and loving it since my first taste. Amazing food (lavender honey baked brie and Crispy Duck with fruit bread and spinach are impeccable and guarantee a great night), family run and their staff always remember my order perfectly. Atmosphere is like dining in someone's warm and inviting kitchen. Lovely all around. BYOB Cash Only, located on a quiet corner in the Art Museum area, great for walking to and from on warm evenings. read more

Absolutely delish food, great flavor pairing and beautiful and pleasant atmosphere!! and the lady who helped us was super sweet!

Friendly environment and the food was great. The proportions aren't outrageously large, and the prices are fair compared to other places around the neighborhood. The service was hard to judge considering it was extremely busy with people waiting outside, but some of the food came cold, and other requests for water, coffee, and to fix the lopsided table went either unnoticed or forgotten about. With the amount of people there, and only 1 server, it was forgivable, and after a request for warmer potatoes they promptly brought them out. Just remember, bring cash! No credit cards. read more

Went there this past weekend and had an excellent dinner. What we ordered wasn't typically Moroccan - seared ahi tuna with wasabi mashed potatoes but it was delicious. Had the baked brie for an appetizer which was also very good. Service was friendly and the atmosphere was cozy. The restaurant filled up and was a little noisy due to a large boisterous table of college students but not so loud that we couldn't easily talk. I would definitely come back here again to sample some other things on the menu. read more

We ate here with a coworker for a couple's night out. Figs is a small Mediterranean BYOB in the Art Museum/Fairmount neighborhood. We shared a hummus, taboulleh and olive tapenade appetizer which was quite good, but not exactly plentiful. I then had the seared tuna done rare (very good) and my wife went with the shrimp-pasta special which she really enjoyed. All in all the food is tasty and the atmosphere cozy but it's somewhat pricey. They also only take cash which means you need to come with a flush wallet. I would probably try it again if I were local but you can do better for your money in the city. read more

Cute little neighborhood spot not too far from the Philly art museums, with an interesting menu and cozy decor. I've only been here for brunch -- the Moroccan eggs are tasty, as is the quiche. The omelets look pretty good as well. Excellent coffee, friendly service, good prices, decent-size portions. I agree with another Yelper's comments about the hash browns being a little strange -- kind of like partly mashed potatoes -- but with a little pepper, they were fine. This place is a fine choice if you are visiting the Philly Art Museum or the Rodin Museum (or soon the new Barnes Museum) and looking for a good local meal. Note that it's BYOB. read more

The baked swordfish with date bar-b-que sauce is in the top three dinners I've ever had in Philadelphia (been here 10ish years). I'd love to give it one star in the hopes of dissuading people from visiting so that I can have it all to myself and my close friends, but the awesome people at Figs absolutely deserve 5 stars. And the Moroccan mussels? Terrible. Don't get 'em. Leave 'em all for me. I'll take care of 'em. God, that was a fantastic dinner. read more

This place was effing awesome. I went here for a Valentines date with my girl and we loved every bite. This place is also a byob, so that brings it up a notch. Each of us got the specials of the day which were a salmon and duck dish. The duck was perfectly cooked, and the salmon was seasoned spectacularly. The sides went great with each main course and i was super full afterwards The service was fantastic, and very friendly. We have been back a bunch of times since our first experience, and i highly suggest going here for an intimate date in the lovely fairmount neighborhood read more

We got basically all the items on the appetizer section of the menu. Everything was good especially the spinach triangles but it was something that you could have found from any Mediterranean places. We also had the baklava platter but the filo dough was not crispy at all! The place itself is very pretty and it gives you a nice vibe. read more

Delicious Moroccan food that came to our table hot and with a smile. We would definitely be back if we lived nearby. Yummy! read more

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OMG delicious. We've been here twice and loved it just the same each time. The meals aren't overly fancy they are just good and full of flavor. The one stand out for me was the cannoli's. I love cannolis but most places don't get it right - the shell is either too soggy or the inside isn't tasty enough. But the one's at Figs are perfectly crispy and the filling is delicious. I wanted my fiance to pick it up for me the other day but he wouldn't :( read more

I love the family run, small business atmosphere and the service is excellent. The "flavors are Morrocan influenced," but the flavor is not too ethnic. You should probably make a reservation ahead of time on a Saturday night, but I didn't have a problem making a reservation for two, 20 minutes before 8:00. I had the baked brie in a clay pot for an appetizer - an easy 4.5 stars. I'd recommend it if you want to try something a little different. The char grilled chicken breast isn't anything special. I was more impressed with my fiance's seafood risotto. Didn't stick around for dessert, but from what I saw everything looked delicious. Overall 4 stars. Price was fair, food was descent, and of course BYO. I'd recommend this place and I'd definitely go back. read more

A new, "big fan." Two apps, four mains, two desserts, tea. $125 incl tax. All excellent, good service, decent space, homey atmosphere. Nice neighborhood spot. Will be back! Only caveat...street parking difficult. Suggest parking a few blocks west (towards the Perelman Museum) and walking. read more

Went there on a Thursday afternoon after a day of walking around the Philadelphia museum of Art. Was starving and got there a little past 2:30pm (closer to 2:45pm) when they normal close for lunch. Was still told to sit down. My wife and I ordered the baked Brie (which was delicious), the angel hair Greek pasta with chicken which was also simple and delicious and also the crispy duck breast which was absolutely phenomenal (granted I am normally not a fan of duck so it was really good to me). The fig sauce on the duck really is great. Finished it off with fig ice cream after reading another persons review on yelp and yes it is definitely worth it. I'd eat here regularly if I lives in Philly. read more

Wow. Everything was going so well until we asked for the check to be split... The food was good. I had the lamb "tagine" (traditional tagine is not served on couscous) which was good, but needed more salt. A friend that I was with ordered foods after being told that they were gluten-free, but had symptoms of being "glutened" later on in the evening-so for the celiac crowd this is NOT the place. The awful part of the experience came when we got yelled at the end for asking for separate checks. Wow. The waiter (owner? not sure who he is, really) was completely unprofessional and for such a simple task. Won't be back for this place-we truly cannot believe how we were treated by this staff member. read more

1st time visit, bad food, ordered beet salad with green and goat chess: beers not freshly cooked, had wired yeast to it, I also ordered grilled vegetable flat bread pizza: there was no baked flat bread, pita brad (nan) was used to make flat bread pizza, vegetable were not grilled they were steamed and layered on pita bread, pizza was not baked, flat bread are supposed to be baked. My husband ordered Grilled king Shrimp, this was a joke for $21 he got nothing like what it said in the menu, Indonesian curry sauce was very watery , food was very horrible, he only eat the shrimps. Owner had very bad attitude when I spoke to her about unbaked pizza on pita bread Never again go there read more

Went here for the first time 2 weeks ago for dinner with a party of 4. It was excellent! The only drawback...a little small and cramped, but that's what you usually get with city BYOB's. Small price to pay. Unfortunately our reservation was about 5-10 minutes late and we had to awkwardly wait in the middle of the place, almost next to other patrons' tables. Had it been warmer (or not raining), maybe we'd wait outside. The servers were friendly. Everything was great. We had the hummus plate and the baked brie. The hummus was great, the baked brie was good, but a little greasy and not very big (bad for sharing between more than 2). I ordered the vegetable and cous cous meal - was so fresh and delicious! It certainly seemed healthy (hopefully). Everyone else loved their dishes as well. We split a chocolate dessert - heavenly! I would return for another meal here. Love that it's a BYOB too!! Makes the check splitting experience a breeze. read more

This is very possibly the best restaurant in Philadelphia. That is not hyperbole. I have lived in the town for nearly two decades and eaten widely, and with everything considered, I have always been happiest after a meal there. The food is always good. It is never simply passable. It is delicious and each bite requests an encore. We like to have brunch there a lot and that experience is divine by itself. But they can also do lunch and dinner without any defect in quality. That kind of range is impressive. The service is really lovely. I enjoy seeing all of the people who work there. I do not know their names, but they are always friendly and they seem to recognize me (if not, they play it off well). You never have to wait too long and all of your needs are taken care of. Despite the fact that it is a quiet place, they even deal well with children. The price is right. You shouldn't have to pay with the plastic to have a good meal and there you don't. In part this simply means they are a cash business, but the other meaning is that you can afford to pay without breaking the bank. With the cash that you might carry! And the portions are right. They are not extravagant but properly sized. You will not feel gross afterwards. I don't like to tell people about this restaurant because I think it is a well kept secret, and I am selfish and want to keep it to myself. read more

Food: I started off with the BEET SALAD which was remarkable. It was comprised of a great deal of roasted red beets, haricots verts, greens and a very nice chalky goat cheese. The harmony of flavors and subtle hint of figs in the fig-infused balsamic will encourage me to order this salad with every visit. My girlfriend and I shared the SMOKED SALMON PIZZA which had a layer of pita, topped with hummus, smoked salmon, capers and red onion. Simple, but very tasty. For dinner, I had the LAMB SHANK TAGINE- braised lamb shank with vegetables and cous cous. The lamb was succulent and fell off the bone with little effort. A prominent saffron and citrus flavor emerged which was quite pleasant. I enjoyed the texture of the cous cous, also. Service: In spite of the large volume and high energy environment, an older gentleman and woman kept our water glasses full and were quick to keep our courses moving along. We brought two bottles of wine that were opened promptly, chilled appropriately and poured for us. Our table was touched with every course. Environment: Very cute inside with old looking tables, Moroccan artifacts and a beautiful ceiling. I also like that you can see the kitchen and smell the food cooking. We were too full for dessert, but I will absolutely return to try a fig-related treat. I plan on also giving their brunch a try. read more

The coffee is rich and delicious, which is rare for restaurant coffee. Had an omelet breakfast, which was very good. My friends who had the moroccan breakfast (both of whom had actually been to Morocco) loved it - I'll get that next time We were there for breakfast after a charity walk. The guy who we were walking for was in pretty bad shape, and the staff sat him early and got him coffee. So not just good food, but warm people. read more

Great food, great price! Just be sure to bring cash. (Cash only) I had brunch here and there was a party celebrating a baby shower. They brought champagne so it must be BYOB. Try the lemon aid with mango sorbet for a sweet treat! read more

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Food is tasty, price is lovely. People are really nice, we feel comfortable there. read more

I wish I could give more than 5 stars! First time coming to figs and I can't believe it took us so long. It was amazing! The ambiance is the best you could ask for. This is the perfect place to bring visitors from out of town, a date or honestly just to grab takeout. HIGHLY RECOMMEND: smoked salmon pizza and crab stuffed file de sole. read more

Extremely tasty! This place is a culinary adventure for your taste buds. Delicious, fresh, and healthy. Just a note, it is cash only.

Having lived in the Fairmount area for a while and having tried almost all the restaurant scene has to offer, Figs is my #1 choice. The shrimp risotto and mussels are my person favorite but everything on the menu is delicious. BYOB is obviously a plus too. read more

this restaurant is the perfect dinner date place. it is cozy with just the right amount of ambient lighting, exotic music, the smells of foreign foods wafting in the air. this place is a well kept secret here in the fairmount hood. boys, take note, take your lady here and she will think you are connoisseur of exotic cuisine and you will totally woo her! my dinner here was yum from start to finish. my greek pasta was cooked to perfection. not too greasy. fresh tomatos and herbs. light to the tongue. the mussels were fresh and steamed with the right amount of lemon and tomato seasoning. the grilled vegetables were cooked so the veggies remained crispy and they weren't burnt. the chicken was tender. the mango sorbet was the perfect ending to a lovely meal. this little nook in the wall place is cash only and BYOB. i suggest making reservations here since it is prolly no bigger than a living room and you wouldn't want your lady to think you are some goober during your wooing process! figs remains one of my favorite places to dine and if i am lucky one of the places where i get taken to for dining and wining(not whining). read more

Friendly, casual Mediterranean place with a Moroccan accent on some dishes. Byo and cash only. My favorite entrees are lamb shank and swordfish with an incredible fruity sauce. The gazpacho is great in the summer. Prices are reasonable and the service is attentive and capable. Difficult neighborhood for parking so walk or Lyft/Uber if you can. read more

I love the appetizers here! In fact, when we come here, we aways order more than can be humany consumed in a singe sitting because we can't make up our minds. The baked brie is my favorite, though; it's served with pita in a cay pot with a wonderful mesh of honey, almonds, pine nuts, spinach, and just a hint of lavender, and it is just delicious. Trust me. The peppered scallops with creamed spinach were also very good, as was the hummus and smoked samon pizza, which came with red onions (love the red onions!). The lAmb shank entree was good but the meat was just slightly tough. The couscous was just fantastic, though; it was tender, fluffy, aromatic, and flavorful without going overboard on olive oil. The tea was great, and the baklava was delicious with flaky pastry layers and a perfectly sweetened filling full of nuts and fruit. Service was friendly and the seating quite comfortable. It's a great place to grab a reasonably priced meal with good service and a wide range of different flavors. read more