Very good flavorful dishes without needing to be spicy (even though I love spicy). First time at a Moroccan restaurant. Highly recommend to try this place. Esp recommend Crab filet and lamb shank. Would love to try more dishes. Chicken and lamb halal. Cash only. Make reservation. Was told actual closing time that Friday night was 9pm, not 11pm as indicated online. read more

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This place is SO satiating! I got the sesame crusted salmon.. just perfect! My husband got the lamb shank and loved it. The desserts are even better. HIGHLY recommend! It's BYOB! read more

Love this charming romantic restaurant! Neighborhood corner restaurant with EXQUISITE food and moderate pricing is very rare and Figs r operates in my neighborhood. How lucky can I get? read more

Figs is my favorite restaurant in the city. Such a hidden gem! Great for a date night or large group. Highlights are always the mussels in a spicy red sauce, the baked brie in a clay pot, and the duck entree. FYI this restaurant is BYOB and cash only. There is an ATM right outside of the restaurant. read more

Good little local spot near the PMA. Came here for brunch a few weeks ago with a bunch of friends and the staff was very accommodation. We called the day before to make a reservation and were greeted warmly upon arrival. There's not a ton of tables in the restaurant, but it also wasn't very busy when we came (~12:30pm). It's BYO and they have an assortment of typical brunch foods. I ordered the omelette, which came with potatoes, a small salad, and some toast. Food was good not great. Staff was very friendly, and prices were incredible (~$10 for food + BYO...) can't beat it. Would highly recommend for a moderately tame brunch with friends, a visit with parents, or even a casual date. read more

Cash only- very nice people and very good food. Huge portions of food when you order. Really nice for breakfast. Yours are different so it's best to call ahead. read more

One of first restaurants I tried in Philly but never rated. One of hidden gems in Fairmount area

I have never seen worse customer service. We had reserved a table for 7 for Friday night dinner but had to cancel because a friend came down with stomach flu and 2 other friends had their child fall sick. I called them at 5:30 pm because the restaurant only opened at 5 to let them know we won't be coming for our 7:30 pm reservation. In all my life of eating out, i didn't think it was a crime to cancel a reservation. I really wanted to try this place so we decided to go back the next day with a smaller party when my friend felt better. When I called to reserve a table for 5 and gave my name, the hostess yelled at me saying they lost business because I cancelled yesterday so was I sure I was going to make it today. She proceeded to ask me again 4 more times (kid you not!) after I told her we will come and to be fair, we did call to cancel the day before. We did not do a no show. She kept yelling saying they still lost business even if we called. As a customer, plans can change regardless of whether it's a medical emergency or not. It's ok not to go if you call the restaurant and ask them to not hold your table. I've never received a worse customer service in any business. I will definitely never take my business here. read more

Nice atmosphere, well decorated restaurant tucked into fairmount. Staff/owners were very friendly and attentive. Food was great, and menu has a lot of options and interesting flavor pairings. Will be back again to try something new! read more

Why, oh why, has it taken me so long to get to Figs? I'm fairly embarrassed for myself. I finally decided to pay them a visit for brunch over the weekend. I still feel like I was somewhat cheating myself, as I didn't try any Moroccan fare. In any event, they left me hungry for more. Figuratively, that is. While the portions didn't look the biggest at first, trust me, they were. The brunch appeal for me was a the build your own omelet paired with the BYOB option. It was the same for my husband, just sub challah French toast for the omelet. Although both were fairly "easy" dishes (for them to make not for me...if I could cook that I'd probably eat out a ton less), but both were executed perfectly. My omelet featured turkey ham, goat cheese, spinach and red peppers. There was supposed to be an up-charge for the 4th ingredient, but that was omitted for the bill. Our server also saw my husband and I trading each other for white toast/French toast, and asked if we'd be interested in additional white toast. It's a little gesture, but above and beyond in my books. Our server was laid back but attentive if that makes sense. Everyone working there seemed very nice. The restaurant was tiny, but charming. There were eclectic pictures and hangings on the wall; even the sugar container had an eclectic touch. One thing to note is that it's cash only. Don't fret because there's an ATM right outside. I thought the price points were reasonable as well. There are so many places that will gauge for an omelet or French toast, but I thought the prices here were fair. Upon leaving I looked at the dinner menu. I was full, but intrigued and oh so ready to come back. read more

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So my boyfriend and I went for a walk to find breakfast and we stumbled across this cute little restaurant called "Figs." So we went in, the atmosphere is so cute and homelike. We had such an amazing brunch. We ate really great omelettes and the French toast is unbelievable. I had really great Moroccan green tea too!! Give this place a try, we will definitely be back. Such an amazing find with great service too!!! read more

Figs - Make your own omelette and French toast! - Moroccan Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I've been to Figs twice and they haven't disappointed as at all. First, this place is BYOB - so make sure you bring a bottle of wine. Second, this restaurant operates on minimal staff it seems. So there is sometimes a long wait to get your food, or to place an order. Despite that, the wait is well worth it. The ambiance is eclectic, and it feels incredibly cozy. The tables are definitely a little cramped, but it ultimately adds to the vibe. Brunch is a great time to go here. It is is less packed, they make a hearty, filling meal, and it is a easy place to start a weekend morning. Keep in mind though, this is cash only, but there is an ATM around the corner. I would go again, but don't expect the fastest service, but expect some incredible food. read more

the place is very nice and cozy. is a BYOB place so be creative!. the risotto was delicious, too bad my friend share just a tase of it, when I asked for more he had already finished. My boyfriend and the lamb got the 2nd place in flavor and I got the duck which was also very good. The lady that was serving the food was moroccan. That gave the certainty that flavors were authentic Don't forget to save space for dessert or you'll regret. read more

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The staff here was super nice but the food was nothing special. I got the BLT with avocado and it kind of tasted like something I could make at home on my own. Once again, not terrible just nothing special. It is cute inside. read more

Went here for Saturday brunch. Staff was so kind and attentive. Everything was delicious. We will be back soon! read more

Figs - Spinach, Cherry Tomato and Gruyere Cheese Quiche - Moroccan Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Came here on a Saturday night after a long day of museums. Reservations are highly recommended! We made reservations for 630pm and got seated right away. Good thing we did because I saw at least 4 parties get turned away at the door because they were booked up. There was a huge party of 12 at the corner so they took up a majority of the seats. The place is very small but cozy. I never felt like I was elbow to elbow with the table next to us. My boyfriend and I took advantage of the BYOB policy. In fact it seemed like every table did. There's no corkage fee and our waitress was happy to open bottles with her corkscrew for some of the older clientele who were having a hard time. Water was refilled regularly and the wait service was expedient but never rushed or intrusive. My boyfriend and I did 4 appetizers (Baked Brie with honey and almonds, the Mediterranean tapas plate with Hummus, Baba Ghannoush and Feta cheese and warm pita bread, the Seared Scallops with a spinach cream sauce and Moroccan style mussels) and 2 desserts (Apple cobbler and Peach Bread Pudding, both served with homemade vanilla ice cream) and the bill was a measly $48. What a Deal! I recommend this cute place for anyone looking to have an affordable and delicious dinner when in the Fairmont area of Philadelphia. read more

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Great: I was invited for brunch by a sweet friend who loves this place. I ordered the pancakes, and they were really wonderful. The coffee is very good, too. The woman who took our order and waited on us was very kind and did a great job. Not so great: The friend who invited me asked for a window seat. The seating by the windows are for four, and I understand why the manager refused her request, but he lacked tack and came off as a bully. When we were paying our check my friend explained to the woman who waited on us our concern. As we were leaving, we saw that the woman who took care of us explained to the manager what we said, and he blew up on her. I would like to go there again for pancakes, but don't like how the manager treats customers and staff, (i.e. women). Maybe I'll go one day when he is not working. read more

I have mixed feelings about this place. On one hand, it's a very cute place off the beaten path with very affordable brunch selections and excellent service from the sweet lady who works front-of-the-house. As someone who always tries to support small businesses, this is typically where I like to spend my money. Also, their Moroccan Eggs dish is splendid, and their coffee is also excellent. On the other hand, I had a very strange brunch experience here this weekend. It wasn't very busy and we were seated at a cute table by the window near the entrance. I ordered orange juice and the Crab Eggs Benedict ($11 vs. $6-7 for most other brunch items). When my order came, I noticed the eggs were pretty well made, and that there was some kind of gray-colored rectangular "crab cake" placed between the 2 eggs. When I took a bite from this patty, I noticed that it was almost all breading, with sparse bits of red onion, red pepper, and very few strands of crab meat inside. As I dug through the patty, I noticed that the total amount of crab did not even make up 1/15th of the patty. The patty was very moist and bready, and did not possess any particular flavor. When the nice lady came over to ask how we were doing, I was honest and asked about this curious patty, because the menu clearly indicated that this dish came with "Jumbo Lump" crabmeat, but there were only thin, short strands in a bready patty. The kind lady told me that she would ask the chef. Two minutes later, a tall, heavy-set man came up to my table holding an open can of crabmeat in one hand. He pointed to the can and said, "This IS crabmeat!" I agreed, proceeded to politely show him the few strands on my plate I was able to extract from the patty, and said that there was some crabmeat in my patty, but that it was mostly bread filling. A the time, I was thinking that he might have forgotten to take the crabmeat out of the can while making my rectangular "crab" patty. He then pointed to the filling and argued that the filling was crabmeat. When I told him that I could see that it was obviously not crabmeat and that it tasted like bread filling, he became upset and raised his voice, saying "I've been cooking for 28 years! And that is crabmeat!" There were 2 other parties seated in the restaurant. The man (who is apparently the chef-owner) went back to the open kitchen and glared at me for the rest of our meal, throwing loud comments about how crab costs $26/lb and repeatedly making comments about my race and gender. (Next time I come here, I might need to go undercover as an older Caucasian male, instead of coming in as myself, a younger Asian female. Or maybe I could come in as a Yeti.) Crab is widely known not to be cheap, and so I sympathize. However, I would suggest charging a bit more for the dish and include a bit more crab, or to remove it from the menu altogether. The rectangular bread patty with small bits of crab was just very difficult to eat. I've been eating for about 28 years and don't recall any instances where crab tasted like bread filling. Also, I think the chef could find canned crabmeat for much cheaper than $26/lb in the Philadelphia area. (Maybe in Chinatown? For like 99 cents a can?) He might be better off exploring a business relationship with a new distributor. The nice lady offered to give me another item on the menu, in response to which I picked French Toast. (She comped the eggs benedict and charged for the toast.) But by the time the French Toast arrived, I no longer had an appetite and we just paid and left. read more

I came to Figs to crash my girlfriend's ladies night, BYOB dinner after the middletown village fall festival's beer stole my common sense, so things like what other people ate and what was said are not readily available in my memory rolodex, but luckily everything I did and the exquisite manners I displayed while doing it are still quite fresh on my mind grapes. I started the meal with the baked brie & pita (walnuts on the side because of my allergy) and it was okay. What I enjoyed most about it was sopping up the leftover lavender honey with the complimentary bread when the cheese and pita were gone. For the main course I ordered the crispy duck breast in the apple cider honey fig demi glace with fruit bread pudding and sauteed spinach. I usually like to ask for a medium cook on my fatty fowl, but in the state I was in, and with never having tried Figs before, I opted to let the chef handle the details. Luckily our waiter was on point (service was superb all night) and asked for the temp anyway, so my disappointment was very high when the breast came just a hair under well done and with no noticeable crisp to it. Bread pudding was a good touch, and the flavor of the sauce was very nice too, but there was still a little to be desired. Finished off the meal with an apple cobbler a la mode that wasn't really my cup-o-tea; I found the scoop of ice cream insufficient to overcome the dryness of the pastry. Basically, the desert just rounded out the averageness of this average meal for me (the ladies felt this way also). As far as the atmosphere goes, it is cozy and warm (no that isn't a reference to the extremely warm restaurant temperature, even though it was pretty toasty in there), and seems perfect for a romantic date. Not a bad night at Figs, but not a great one either, so I'd be willing to give it another shot, just not eager. read more

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You're passionate about food ( it's why we're friends). And thanks to Kana K, I finally made it to Figs, what a nice little Moroccan mom-and pop restaurant. Order the appetizing Moroccan eggs ( poached eggs in spicy beef & tomato sauce ). One of my favorite breakfast dishes of all time. Also, I got the Moroccan tea ( because no Moroccan meal would be authentic without it ). It was NOT as good as I expected. An advice: Don't let the non-smiling staff stop you from going to Figs, and enjoy their incredibly delicious food. i.e. Good meal, questionable attitude. Just an extra piece of information: There's no such thing as Moroccan coffee, ... or smile- I add. On a drama movie parallel scale, this restaurant is the Godfather! I really wish I could give Figs more stars, but I just can't. Three and Half Yelps read more

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Figs serves up Mediterranean dishes in a cozy setting that feels warm and homey, yet exotic. The kitchen is open in the back and the constant flaring of the grill serves as a reminder of your food being made fresh. It's also BYOB so you can save a considerable amount on drinks if you plan ahead. The food was good with lots of traditional Mediterranean and somewhat Moroccan dishes, like lots of couscous. The appetizers were good, especially the baked brie which was gooey and tasty, though a little heavy on the lavender. The humus sampler was also good, but I felt it missed a certain pop. The entrees were similarly very solid, but lacking a slight something to really make them stand out. The lamb was enormous and well seasoned, I could only finish about half of it. The shrimp were probably the tastiest dish with lots of flavor and a good serving size. With the large table size and BYOB, Figs is a great place for an event or party as well. read more

A solid dining choice within walking distance of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. The grape leaves were excellent! We loved the hummus and pitas. read more

Figs - Salmon - Moroccan Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Generally, the Friday evening game plan involves my posse identifying a BYOB that's foreign to all of us. When I asked around, Figs was suggested along with a glowing recommendation. Okay. Reservation. Friday. 7PM. Buy Bottle(s) of Wine. Boom. Done. I will tell you that if you enjoy family style dining with a group, this is a fantastic spot. After we popped bottles, we put in a long list of small plates as well as two main entrees to split and asked our server to stagger everything out. It's a tiny little place but does not give a crowded feel, even on a full house Friday night. Therefore, she was watching from nearby and able to successfully able to stagger out the dishes as we asked. We started with the Baked Brie, which was cooked and served in a clay dish with honey, almonds and lavender. It was..interesting. As we dug in with our pita, we all agreed that although the warm Brie was cooked perfectly, it did taste a little bit like we were eating potpourri from grandma's powder room. Moving right along: next came the Mediterranean tapas plate. We went with the baba ganoush (authentically amazing) feta and hummus (ditto on the amazingness factor). Served with grilled pita, we were all scraping the platter clean. Next up came the steamed mussels with charmoula (a savory lemon garlic sauce with Moroccan origin) and more toasted bread. (Carb counting went out the window about 20 minutes ago at this point. Insert long swig of red wine). Yummy. Finally, the entrees arrive. Just when we thought we have reached the climax of our dining experience, in came the curve ball. Seafood Risotto. Oh. My. God. Mascarpone. Saffron. Scallops. Mussels. Big fat shrimp. I died and went to heaven. I'm not even being a drama queen right now. This is the real deal, people. I feel like I am taking the spotlight off the equally tantalizing sesame crusted salmon, served over a bed of creamy roasted garlic mash and grilled asparagus. The entire presentation here was picture perfect (no, for real..please relay to one of my favorite Instagram #nom photos). What made the whole thing even better was when the bill arrived and our jaws hit the tabletop (in a positive way). Unbelievably affordable for the amount of food and the exceptional flavor you experience. Moral of the story, if you're a baller on a budget, please come partake in this top notch Mediterranean dining experience. read more

Figs - Sesame Crusted Salmon & Creamy Marscapone Seafood Risotto. Two thumbs up! - Moroccan Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Food was good. The decor is low key, not very modern, but it kinda worked. I just wished the server, who looked like the owner, was a bit more warm and friendlier (he wasn't rude), especially since it was a slow night. read more

The food was out of this world. Incredible flavors and so authentic. Good prices for what you are getting. BYOB The tables are a little tight but the food is so good you quickly forget. read more

Very good food. Excellent desserts. Extraordinary service. Tucked away in the streets by Fairmount park, this is a small, quiet little joint. When you first walk in you notice it's a petite, yet comfortable space. The decor, the food and service make you feel like you are at home. We ordered the scallops appetizer, which was cooked perfectly. For the main course I order the crab stuffed sole. Once again a perfectly cooked dish. The fish was tender and flaky and the crab meat had a nice crust on it. While the meats were cooked very well, I think they could have used a little more seasoning for my taste. For dessert we ordered the brownie with fig ice cream. The brownie is actually made of chocolate mousse and the taste will blow your mind. It was rich, creamy and perfectly sweet. The fig ice cream was amazing all by itself, but it paired so perfectly with the brownie. This place has some of the best service I have ever experienced. They were very quick, they provided excellent suggestions and they were simply very nice people. Definitely a great place overall and spot you certainly want to check out. P.S. - Cash only and it's BYOB. read more

Figs - Brownie with fig ice cream - Moroccan Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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I went to Figs for a birthday dinner last year and wasn't very impressed. I went again a few days ago to grab dinner with a friend, and I am, unfortunately, still not that impressed. Figs is pretty pricey (and it's cash only) and entrees are hit or miss, and the wait staff aren't very attentive. When I came this past Friday I ordered the Mediterranean tapas plate and my friend ordered the Mediterranean pizza. The tapas plate was good, and apparently everything is made in house so very fresh as well. My friend didn't love her pizza but didn't hate it. Neither of us was that hungry so we just got appetizers and then had some tea and an apple cobbler. The apple cobbler was good, nothing spectacular, just a homemade apple cobbler like one your aunt might make for Thanksgiving. One thing that I didn't love: I finished my water within 10 minutes of being there, and it was never refilled. I kept stealing water from my friend and then 30 minutes in we were both sitting with empty water glasses. Maybe a small thing, but I'm all about checking in and water refills. Overall, not a bad place to go, but not a top choice either. read more

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My boyfriend and I stopped by Figs for brunch on a recommendation from our AirBnB host, and it did not disappoint. We ordered Pancakes with Bananas & Strawberries and an Omelette with Spinach, Tomatoes, and Red Peppers. The Omelette was nice and fluffy, with a solid ratio of veggies to egg. It stayed hot until the last bite, which was super satisfying! The pancakes were also wonderfully fluffly and light; they didn't make you feel full and bloated like pancakes sometimes do. My only qualm here is that banana compote on top was served ice cold. Overall, Figs did a really great job at getting the basics right - something a lot of restaurants glean over nowadays. Would definitely recommend this place if you're looking to grab breakfast in the area! read more

This was hands-down one of the best brunches I've ever had. My husband is from Philly and this was a local spot for him when he lived in the neighborhood. Moroccan inspired breakfast fare at a really great price. That day it happened to be freezing and the warm tea was a godsend. Will def be back when we're in town! read more

Figs - BLT - this was the best breakfast sandwich I've ever had, only $7.50 - Moroccan Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

BYOB? Check. Pleasant staff? Check. Food that will make your eyes roll in the back of your head? CHECK! CHECK! CHECK! While it's a small place and you should probably make a reservation before heading over, it will definitely be worth it. A group of us went and each ordered something different. Of course, we each picked at what the other got and I have to say each bite of what I had was simply incredible. My meal, the sesame crusted salmon was so well prepared, flavorful, and just the right amount without leaving me feeling stuffed. I'll definitely be back. read more

Figs - Sesame Crusted Salmon. Last supper worthy. - Moroccan Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

If you're looking for full-on Moroccan cuisine, look elsewhere. While a few dishes have Moroccan/Mediterranean roots, you'll also find tuna sashimi with wasabi (!) and SE Asian curry. And brownies, not baklava, on the dessert menu. What we ate was tasty, and service (dining early in an empty restaurant) was attentive. But I was hoping for bastilla and a good tagine. Oh, well. read more

We had a very poor dining experience at Figs. The server was rude and inattentive, and the food was disappointing...cold, badly cooked, didn't taste fresh. Wouldn't return. read more

Figs, where have you been all my brunch life? I always forget about this gem of a place, probably because it is tucked away in the Art Museum district....not easy to access via Philly's public transport system. The wait time was minimal...about 5 minutes. I think most people who come here are locals. I had Sunday brunch there, and it was great! My bf got the Eggs Benedict, perfect portion of the Benedict, salad, and potatoes. I had the Moroccan Eggs, which was kind of fantastic -very unique dish! The only thing we did not enjoy were the hash browns...which were undercooked and severely lacking any flavor. Figs is incredibly affordable to, which makes it probably the 2nd best place in my book to have brunch (1st is Kanella's). read more

I went to this restaurant for the first time last night and loved it! The staff was very nice, very attentive but not intrusive or pushy. The ambiance is lovely - it's a small restaurant, but cozy too, with beautiful art and decor on the walls. The bean dip that came with the bread was delicious and very unique. My date had the lamb shank and I had a small piece. It was very tender and tasty. I would definitely recommend it. I had the seared rare tuna with banana curry sauce, wasabi mashed potatoes, and asparagus. I didn't really taste the banana in the sauce, but the tuna was great, the potatoes were perfectly sinus-clearing, and the asparagus was super crisp, better than any asparagus I've ever had. What a great restaurant this is! read more

I've been here a number of times for dinner and have found the quality of the food to be consistent. This is one of my favorite spots in the Fairmount area. The fish is fresh and prepared well. I love the salmon appetizer and find it very interesting and tasty. The salmon entree with mash potatoes is very good. I tried a vegetarian option last night with the couscous and was happy with my dinner. Service is good. Brownie dessert and Moroccan tea was a perfect way to end our dinner. Love the byob but do wish it wasn't cash only. The place is small so make a reservation and arrive on time. read more

Figs - Vegetable Mediterranean couscous - Moroccan Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

This is a cute little restaurant up in the Art Museum area. I recomed giving it a try if you've never been. I wasn't too impressed with the food, but is is worth a visit. The interior dining area is a bit small, but there are a few tables outside for the warmer months. I recommend trying the Baked Brie With Honey, Lavender, Toasted Almonds & Pita Bread, which is served in a clay pot ($5). The kitchen is visible from the dining area and the owner is always in the dining room talking to customers. read more

Figs - Moroccan Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cash only & BYOB. So cute, personal and DELICIOUS! The staff are so helpful and friendly. The specials all sounded delicious - so we got three of them, even though the menu looked amazing. No cork fee for wine - which is great! And a really quiet part of town to sit outside for dinner. Easy to get a table with no wait on a Saturday night. The special salad was greens + strawberries + goat cheese + yogurt poppyseed dressing. It was so fresh and perfect for a summer night. The special soup was a tomato, cucumber gazpacho. It was also really light and refreshing. The special fish was a swordfish steak with shrimp & mango salsa - SO GOOD! The flavors were perfect. Everything was fresh. Finally, we got the menu seafood risotto, which was filling and super rich. Lots of mussels. Scallops had a great flavor. We will definitely be back! The table next to us got the scallops app which was $9 for 5 big scallops. We HAVE to come back just for that! read more

Not kids friendly at all Refused to give us high chair Had to leave because of their rudeness Diasppointed, wont go there ever again read more

Me and my girlfriend came here for a nice dinner last Tuesday night (9/3/19). Service was alright, food was amazing. My girlfriend forgot her purse there overnight so we came to pick it up the next day. Sadly enough her whole wallet was missing. She used that same wallet to pay for dinner so we are 100% sure someone from the staff went into her purse and stole her wallet with around $50. Its not possible that we lost the wallet ourselves since we used it to pay for that same dinner. It's really sad that we paid for dinner and tipped well only to have her money stolen. She also works in a restaurant and that cash was her tip money. We will NOT return to a place where workers steal from their own customers and will surely tell our friends about this. read more

Dreary and overpriced. The night we were there they had run out of olives (?!) so several menu items were not available. That left a very limited selection of not very special options that were served lukewarm. Went with a friend who loves this place but I can't see the attraction. read more