I really wanted to like Fora!! I was so excited that I actually booked brunch here for my birthday two weekends ago, a table for four at 11:30am. When we walked in we were a little confused, there's no signage and it looked like a dead-zone. We entered near the hotel lobby and kind of stood there awkwardly until we went up to the bar and asked where we can check in. He gestured to the other side of the room. We walked to the other side of the restaurant to the host stand to check in. There was only two other tables in the whole restaurant.. and it was prime Saturday brunch time, middle of the summer in the West Loop. We asked if we could sit outside (I mentioned we preferred outside seating in the reservation), and we were told we can't 'because the seats are wet'. It rained overnight.. but at this point it's 11:30am, sun has been out for hours.. but no one wiped down the seats? At that point I would have offered to wipe down the table myself if it meant we could enjoy the patio. They weren't going to give us the option to sit outside, so we got a booth in the silent dining room. Our waiter....... was interesting. After our first interaction with him- my parents, my friend and I all look at each other dumbfounded wondering if we all caught the same thing. We started laughing because it was so awkward... he's just looking at us silently like he's hungover and mad, or maybe still feeling funky from the night before? Not sure.. but the entire interaction with him from start to finish was pretty painful. Even though there were only two other tables in the entire restaurant (and an empty bar..), we had to flag him over almost every time. For food- we ordered the Yogurt Parfait to share which honestly was so good. It had fruit, and pumpkin seed granola.. I thought it was outstanding. To eat I ordered the Avocado Toast and a side of bacon, which I also thought was pretty good. We also got the bottle of champagne with juices- but as I'm looking at the menu now it seems like they now offer Bottomless Mimosas? We would have ordered that if we knew it was an option. On top of all this it was my birthday brunch- which realistically could have been spent anywhere. Waiter did not acknowledge it, and it felt like a waste of a Saturday morning. I was looking for some sun, good food, and a good time. Instead we got silence, indoors while the weather was perfect, and a waiter who was mentally somewhere else. Why have a nice patio when you won't let anyone sit on it if it rained 5 hours before you even open? If a restaurant has a nice patio and wants to attract guests... you should probably have a system for wiping it down or covering them? Seemed like a waste and I imagine that's why we were one of the only patrons in the restaurant during a prime time. Overall.... after a lack-luster birthday spent here, I'm not dying to come back. read more

Fora - Yogurt Parfait... actually really good! - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Lovely brunch spot in the Fulton Market neighborhood of Chicago! I ordered the Benedict, which had perfectly poached eggs sitting atop wilted greens, a slab of pork belly pibil, and English muffins. I really liked this slightly elevated take on this classic brunch dish, as the greens added some healthiness to the dish and the pork belly was very tasty - not too fatty but also very tender. There was also some delicious hollandaise sauce on top of the Benedicts. There were some greens on the side as well. I think $18 is a reasonable price for this. I also got an horchata to drink. It was very tasty and actually tasted just like the milk from the Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal. My one slight complaint though is that it was $7 for a very small portion (not only was the glass very narrow but it was literally half filled with ice). In addition, I got a side of fruit for $4. This included pineapple, raspberries, blackberries, cantaloupe, and honeydew - a nice mix of fresh quality fruits. My favorite part of this restaurant is actually the environment. It is really the definition of a lovely brunch spot with beautiful, clean, modern decor. There is a ton of natural light coming through the floor-to-ceiling windows, plus there is a really nice outdoor patio dining area as well. The decor tastefully combines elements of nature / plants with a beach resort kind of vibe. There is some upbeat yet chill music playing at a moderate volume. It was not too busy when I went, so there are plenty of open tables available even on the weekend. The staff are friendly and helpful, and the service speed is quick. Overall, I was actually really close to giving Fora 5 stars, but ultimately decided to stick with 4 (would give 4.5 if I could). That being said, Fora is an awesome place for you to get together with some friends or family for a nice brunch in a lovely setting! read more

Fora - Benedict, horchata, and side of fruit - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I'd give it a 3.5 if I could. We sat on the patio and it was super cozy and cute! We came for drinks and light appetizers and got an order of the bread, which was extremely underwhelming and small. Considering the pricing, I don't think I would come back to try the entrees. However, our waitress was extremely sweet and answered any questions that we had! She even surprised us with cocktails which were delicious. read more

Fora - Bread - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Fora has a great high tea service. I went there with a group of girls and the service was exceptional. We were served bubbles and had a pick of tea options. The high tea came with chicken salad sandwiches, shrimp rolls, deviled eggs, macaroons which were so good, couple of pastry options and fruits. The outdoor patio is super cute it is a good spot for celebrations! I would come back again for another round of high tea! read more

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This place is super cute. The interior is beautiful. Happy hour goes from 4-6:30, half off bites and drinks. We were able to get a res at 5:30 for 6 on a Friday! Service was good, food came out very quick, and they greeted us with a. Welcome drink of mezcal. How fun! I had the hour daiquiri to drink, super refreshing! The crispy chicken wings were not that great. Lacking flavor and not that much meat. The meatballs with bread was great, perfectly cooked! The smash burger was actually soooo good. So juicy and full of flavor. Lastly the chips and guac were fine, nothing special. I wouldn't get the gauc again, something was off about it. Overall vibes were amazing, they have a patio outside which looks super cute! Drinks were delicious. Food was below average. I would recommend coming here for drinks before dinner or happy hour! read more

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Came here for Brunch and Waiter Josh was simply the best! He ensured we truly had a bottomless experience and the DJ they offered on a Sunday was playing all the hits! The food was great and even the cocktails we tried were also good! I have 0 pictures of the food because of previously mentioned mimosas but know if you are looking for a girls day out this place is it! read more

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Patio area very nice! Service was great. Passion fruit spritz was refreshing and lots of brunch menu options. Also have a bottomless deal as well. The coffee bar attached is also cute! read more

Love the service at this bar! I've never been disappointed with the service here; always have great conversations and the bartenders always have great recommendations on cocktails and they can make anything! French 75 was perfect! Loved that I've enjoyed myself with a party of 2 and a party of 4! All visits have been A+ read more

Fora - French 75 - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Their happy hour menu is unmatched! Food, drinks (though didn't have much alcohol), and overall atmosphere were great. I loved the music! Lots of Afrobeats that day. However, Sara H was one of the worst servers I've ever encountered in my life. Completely ruined a great evening! She was rude to my group and never made eye contact with any of us, then snapped at us when we asked about splitting the bill; she could've easily just said no. I wonder if her strange behavior had anything to do with the fact that we were a group of black women. Hmmm read more

Fora - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This place is really really nice. Inside the restaurant looks amazing. Low lighting, but just enough for you to see your food. Tables were clean, and the restroom was in decent condition. Food was good, I just wish they had a couple of different options on their menu. Drink cost is about normal for a restaurant of this caliber. Overall I would say it's a nice date spot, I definitely recommend.. read more

Fora - Salmon and potatoes - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Super cute place!! They opened up in August and I went over the weekend for restaurant week brunch. The Ava avocado toast was delicious! My friend got chilaquiles with the potatoes on the side which also tasted well. It's located inside the Emily Hotel and there is also a garden shop inside with plants, candles, gifts etc. I definitely would want to go again for happy hour or dinner! As an elite, I hope there is an event here soon since it's a new place read more

Fora - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I went for the High Tea at Fora which was exquisite. They had 4-5 choices of tea starting from chamomile, matcha green to elderflower. Along with that we were also served Prosecco and were allowed to choose between the two. The tea tower had a mix of sweet and savory. The mini croissants with chicken in it were really good. In dessert I specifically loved the coffee macaroons! The service was impeccable as the adjusted our booking from party of 2 to party of 4. Fora is an extremely pretty restaurant and the outdoor had a Bridgerton vibe to it. read more

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This restaurant is in the Emily Hotel & I have been wanting to try their updated patio! They have an excellent happy hour deal (1/2 off drinks) & the drinks were amazing. I tried three. The margarita was strong & sharp. The hibachis one was thick, but almost felt healthy- like a juice & the tequila highball tasted a bit like a Paloma. I would absolutely come back for the drinks. The apps were decent- the fries were great, but the burrata was just okay. The service was definitely slow & inconsistent which was disappointing. I loved the flower & plant filled patio & would definitely return for drinks! read more

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Saturday night 's ladies night here was a success! I was able to book a reservation here during restaurant week and I was ecstatic. This is a new restaurant to me so I was highly anticipating something different. So of course with the restaurant week you have a pre fix menu. For my particular order I went with the guacamole as the appetizer which was amazing. Nice size portion that came with chips. Also some pork rinds which I did not eat. I gave those away and a nice serving of guacamole with little slices of jalapeno and pomegranate seeds. That was an excellent choice onto my main dish. I went with the salmon and I want to say it was no more than maybe 5 oz That was accompanied by quinoa and vegetable puree. I would say that was really good. I taste some type of undertones like a vinaigrette. Pretty good. Definitely would have liked a bigger portion but I know it's restaurant week since some places are a little skimpier. Also came with a dessert and it was the chef special and it really reminded me of a coffee tiramisu, dessert jar. Our waitress was very nice. Food came out properly and to drink the wine and cocktail. This is extensive. I didn't know what to get so I ended up just getting prosecco and a splash of passion fruit juice. It was really good. For drinks drinks they are definitely on the pricier side but they do have happy hour. I definitely will be back to partake in that. I love this space. It's inside the Emily hotel as I understand the rooftop Cinema is located in it in this building as well. A wonderful addition to the area and I can't wait to come back. Actually metered parking or garages are close by as well. read more

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My friends and I came in for the Leap Day Special-- 50% off the entire menu! It was such a good deal we couldn't pass up. The vibe of this place is so peaceful during the day, and sultry by night. The dim lighting, banger playlist, and eclectic crowd make this a great spot on a weeknight or weekend. I want to give a huge shoutout to our waitress, Lexi! She was so sweet, patient and attentive! As you could imagine it was a busy night, but she ensured we were taken care of and made some great recommendations! For the food, it was tasty. Even tastier because it was half off, haha. I had the Brussels sprout salad (vegan) and the grilled chicken sandwich and both were delicious. However, I don't think I would want to pay these prices at full price because I do believe it is quite pricey for American food. But that's what you get eating the West Loop. However, the cocktails are great, fantastic wine selection, and their happy hour has some great deals! I still highly recommend! read more

Came here during their happy hour, which includes some drinks and food. The drinks were okay, some of us like ours but others had mixed feelings. The food was average, nothing too special. We did order cheese curds but it ended up never coming out. The restaurant itself is gorgeous and the ambiance was good. We did get a free shooter at the end, which was nice but overall, it felt pretty average otherwise. read more

Fora - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I've been a couple of times there one time in the spring and last time in the late autumn .The place it's so beautiful and has an avangard style.The cocktails are amazing and on Wednesday they have half price for the bottle of wines , the service it's amazing. Brock made us feel so special and the cocktails were amazing. The food it's also delicious. I tried the last time the spicy shrimps with baked potatoes so yummy . They have a heated patio so it's nice anytime of the year. Definitely a must try place and you'll not gonna be disappointed. read more

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Food was ok. One server for the entire place in a Sunday for brunch. He was nice. But of course service was slow when you have one person there. Also the hostess was busy on her iPad watching YouTube videos when we walked in and stood there as her back was to the front so she can hear the iPad. Definitely room for improvement. Probably wouldn't be back here. read more

Green apple and squash salad- different & light! (3.5/5) Guac- it had a different flavor, not bad! (3.5/5) Street corn - delicious! (4.5/5) Monkey bread- nothing great, won't order again (2.5/5) Roasted veg pasta- creamy and delicious, the only downside was that there were more veggies than pasta (4/5) Ambience is gorgeous!! read more

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Fora is so lovely. The ambiance is absolutely stunning, which just amplifies the already great dining experience. The wall to wall window brings in tons of natural light to brighten up the large dining space. Plus, there's an adorable patio complete with bistro lights and fire pits for chillier evenings. I came here for lunch, which is served on the weekdays from 11-2. They also have a brunch and dinner menu! Our server was attentive and welcoming. I ordered the power lunch which includes a starter, entree, and dessert. It's a fun way to try multiple items on the menu, and the serving sizes are really generous. I started with the chips & guac (so yummy), and had the club wrap for my main. The wrap is made with roasted chicken, bacon, and red onion. It's huge, so you can easily eat half and take the other half home with you! I loved how fresh everything was. We ended the meal which the sorbet, which was sooo yummy! I'm now wondering why every lunch doesn't end with sorbet?! This was such a treat. Not overly sweet and perfectly refreshing. Wonderful time at Fora, I'm excited to come back to try the brunch and dinner menus! read more

The ambiance was classy and serene, and their current Chef Sergio really amplified what is typically a standard vegan Impossible burger by adding smoked onions to the toppings. A real mouthwatering burger with vegan cheese and vegan dijonnaise too! I also tried their incredible seasonal vegan ice cream flavor of smoked apple caramel it was perfect! My friend ordered the plum sorbet which they enjoyed and described as very tart. The host and servers were friendly, warm, and knowledgeable about the menu. Really enjoyed the meal and experience here! read more

Fora - Vegan Impossible burger with vegan cheese and vegan dijonnaise. - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Fora at the Emily Hotel in Fulton Market features an American contemporary dining menu, with a nice modern interior aesthetic inside. We stopped by for lunch one day, and decided to try their power lunch option, which consists of a starter, main, and dessert for $30. I opted for the burrata starter, the seared salmon main dish, and the seasonal (cherry) sorbet for dessert. Honestly, I thought the food was mediocre at best - my salmon was dry/overcooked, and I didn't really like the pairing of the salmon with the farro/roasted vegetables. The burrata was nice and creamy, however, and the cherry sorbet was at least a refreshing palate cleanser. For $30, it's definitely overpriced for the quality of food. If I do come back, I would hope that some of their main dishes would be better tasting/cooked. read more

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The vibes in here are good but the food was just not it for the price. We went during breakfast/brunch, and I had the Greek yogurt, an almond milk latte, and the avocado toast. The Greek yogurt is good but the avocado toast was avocado on toast. It was a big cut of bread and very little flavor. Avocado toast doesn't need to be flavorless. The presentation is good. I would say the prices are for the ambiance and service , not for the food. read more

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Had some issues coming here with my friends for happy hour but the management were very patient and kind to resolve the issue. There was probably small understanding ls on both parties and I noticed that the bartenders and waitresses are quite new. This is my second time coming here since they resumed the happy hour. The half price wine on Thursday's cannot be beat!The selection is super impressive with clos de val( was there last year at the Napa winery) and nice choices for champagne! read more

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lovely outdoor seating... but menu is better on paper. pass on the guac - it's just as "good" (bad) as the avocado spread that jimmy john's serves on their vegi sandwich :( brussels sprouts salad is good but cheese heavy. one standout - the savory monkey bread --the spread accompaniment in particular. read more

Visited the bar a few times on my work trip and loved it. Great service, strong drinks, chill ambiance and delish food! First night I had a glass of wine as I worked. You can sit here for a full on meal or sit at the bar for a drink. They have high top tables, lounge chairs & couches as well as formal tables. Second night I grabbed a Pisco sour -- yum!! They know how to make cocktails. Last night I got an espresso martini and I was NOT disappointed. They make theirs with Guinness which was unique and delish. Also ordered food to take with me the airport. The fora chopped salad with chicken was amazing. Spicy dressing but oh so good. Highly recommend staying at the Emily hotel and eating/drinking here!! read more

Fora - Espresso martini - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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We came for dinner as a group of 7. The service was horrible. The hostesses were not friendly. They did not properly greet us or say anything upon leaving even though the restaurant was not busy. When we asked one of them for a manager her reply was sarcastic and dry. The server barely checked on us and took forever to bring change. I understand slower service on an extremely busy night but that was not the case. Especially if you are adding any an automatic 20% gratuity. read more

Came here for dinner with a group - the Cavatelli was incredible! I started off with a drink at the bar, where it took me a bit to get a drink despite it not being very busy. The drink was wonderful - it just took a bit longer than expected. Once we sat down, we started with the guacamole which I would highly recommend! For the main dish, as mentioned, I did the cavatelli! Delicious - the sausage was tasty, good portions, loved the noodles. I really liked the vibe of the place, great location, not too far from bus lines/blue line stops. If you are in Fulton Market, give this place a try! Next time I will try to sit on the patio. read more

Fora - Cavatelli - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We came for brunch! The service was great, staff is very friendly and the ambiance is top tier! we did the starter and entree with the $15 add on for bottomless mimosas. We'll be back soon! read more

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This is one of West Loops, best kept secrets, so I hesitate to write this review. Fora is in the lobby of The Emily Hotel, and they serve craft cocktails, and small bites in the afternoon and evenings. Most notable is there happy hour where cocktails are 50% off from 4:30 to 6:30 even on Saturdays! The drinks are well-made, creative, and strong, and the staff is always kind. The decor is some of the best in West Loop. I absolutely love the warm neutral tones, leather couches, and fun chairs. They also have a lovely patio with a fire pit that really keeps you warm even in cold Chicago temps. And if you're wanting more food than what their menu has to offer, you can head upstairs to sell the where they serve some of the same drinks and an expanded Mexican inspired menu. At this point, I pretty much start all of my nights out at this place. It's great for lowkey dates, meeting a friend after work, or a night cap. read more

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I ordered the fried chicken sandwich, based on what I saw in reviews and photos...and I got a cafeteria patty instead. It was a hard patty as well and very thin. Honestly, I feel scammed. I asked the waiter if I ordered the incorrect thing and showed her the fried chicken sandwich listed on the website, she said it was the fried chicken sandwich but the coloring was just different. Yeah, okay! This is a cafeteria patty and it tasted like one. I didn't even finish eating it. The only thing that was good from what we ordered was the monkey bread. Don't waste your time. read more

Fora - Fried Chicken Sandwich - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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A great spot for all occasions and group sizes. Service and ambiance is always on point, Justin S. never fails to check in and ensure we're having a great experience! read more

This place is underrated! We absolutely loved it. We stayed at the Emily hotel and this restaurant is on the lobby floor in an open air setting that you can see from the front door. It looks classy and fancy, the staff is dressed in button ups, and the tables are all set with fine dining tableware. We came on a Thursday afternoon and it was still very empty. We sat down just in time for the happy hour, which is Monday through Saturday, which is rare. The drinks were incredible. Just the right balance. The cocktails included many fine ingredients that we had not been familiar with, but the bartender (i don't remember her name but she had blue hair) was extremely knowledgeable and friendly, she answered all our questions. I tried all 3 fruit varieties of margarita and by the last one we took the party upstairs to our room! They were honestly so good, the watermelon was the clear front runner. My boyfriend had the Scotty Scott Scott which he liked a lot and one other drink which i can't remember but it's in the photos i added. Then he switched to a margarita after trying the watermelon -- we honestly didn't finish the last drink. 2 was plenty. The food - I'll begin with the least memorable of the things we ordered, the beef short ribs. It could have been cooked longer and more flavorful. The tetela was interesting but also felt like it was missing something. The star of the show was for sure the sunchokes. I wasn't familiar with the root vegetable prior to this meal, but we are now obsessed. They are cooked sublimely and seasoned to perfection. I would order them as a snack any day. All in all, this was an incredible meal, and there were other things on the menu I want to try in the future. I don't know how this place isn't consistently more crowded, we will be back for sure on our next visit to Chicago! read more

Fora - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Was saying at the hotel for work decided to try the restaurant. Pleasantly surprised it was actually quite good. Tried the burrata meatballs and wings. The burrata and wings were both excellent the meatballs were fine enough. Overall quite good read more

Fora - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great Service & Food! Thank you to Cole, Katie and Justin!! Hot food, very tasty and good ambiance!!!

The space is beautiful. Service was great. Our server was attentive and personable. The food doesn't live up to the atmosphere. Not even close. DRINKS: In all my life, I've never sent back a drink. Ever. And, by the way, how do you make a bad margarita?--Especially when it's your restaurant's namesake?!? It was absolutely awful, with a chemical taste (cleaning supply?--not kidding!) I safely ordered a beer to replace my bad drink. My friends liked their drink choices. French 75 was good, as was the wine with generous pours. APPS: guac was good. Served with tortilla chips and pork rinds(?). The monkey bread was good. But JUST the bread. The cilantro lime butter was another story--I spread the butter onto the bread and took a bite. As I began to chew the awful taste grew. I stopped chewing, quietly excused myself from the table, pushed through the revolving doors, walked outside and spit it into a nearby garbage can. It also had a chemical taste. And I began to wonder if the staff in back isn't effectively rinsing the dishes after washing them. Again --my friends were having a decent experience-- one friend gamefully tried the monkey bread and agreed the bread was good and the butter was the culprit. I'm not inclined to be "that patron" and given that I had already sent back my margarita, I took some more tortilla chips and quietly pushed my plate with monkey bread to the side, without complaint. DINNER: finally some decent news. The Fried Chicken sandwich was unremarkable. It was fine. Fries were good. Although I worry that my bar had been significantly lowered. I intentionally got the aioli on the side in case there was another chemical taste issue. I didn't bother to try it. The chicken was fine without it. My friends had the roasted chicken which they liked. Another had a bowl with salmon. So, it seems the restaurant didn't like *me* given that I had the most issues. Ha. I might try brunch here. *Might*. But do not need to ever go back for dinner. To be honest it's a restaurant in a hotel on a quiet street a few blocks from the bustle of Randolph Street. Guessing the people who wander into Fora are hotel guests or the "hey this restaurant has availability" people. We were the latter, and next time will question why a place in a hot hot hot area of Chicago has reservations open on a Saturday night. Lesson learned. Why'd we stay? Why didn't we complain more? Like I said I'm not inclined to be "that patron". We were already there. They happily replaced my awful drink. The problems seemed to be isolated to me. So we stuck it out. The end. read more

Service here is so terrible the place feels very cold and unwelcoming. I live in the neighborhood and came to enjoy a Spritz while I was on my walk. As soon as I came in the host and the wait staff kept asking was I alone after stating It was a party of one. The place was not busy and it took 20 minutes to get a drink, because everyone just walked by and stared without acknowledgment. The rose sprits I ordered was literally an Aperol Spritz with simple added it was terrible. This is not the first time I experienced this kind of service here neither. Wait staff and host will seat you and walk by for an hour before anyone gives you service. read more

Fora is a hidden gem in West Loop. Located inside the Emily Hotel, it has a really swanky outdoor patio and an even more impressively decorated indoor dining space. I came here for dinner last night and was surprised to find that they had a happy hour menu that extended to the weekends. My friend and I shared the guacamole and chips, as well as the meatballs, both of which were very tasty. I also had the Fora chopped salad which was perfectly seasoned and well-portioned. The waitstaff was also very attentive to my friend's dairy-free request. I would love to come back to try out more of the menu or to sip on a cocktail in the outdoor patio. read more

Went to enjoy the happy hour from 4p-6:30! Food was good, & drinks were very good as well. The happy hour menu is legit. You get a choice from wines, beers, cocktails, and some small bites. For the main meal we ordered the chicken sandwich and burger. Both were good. The only thing that was odd, was that the restaurant wasn't busy at all & the host decided to seat us right in between two couples when there were literally all open tables. Felt a little crammed & thought that was weird. Other than that - experience was good! read more

Came to brunch at Fora with a few friends for a bachelorette brunch and had a great time! We made reservations for 10am on a Saturday but definitely could just walk in if you're that early and have a smaller group, as the restaurant was fairly empty. However it did pick up around 12! The menu is very small but had a nice variety of lighter options such as avocado toast and yogurt, and heartier sandwiches and Benedicts. We had the avocado toast, two egg dish, breakfast burrito, lattes and coffees, and everything was fine. I know we had a large-ish group (8) but the staff had some trouble keeping track of certain preferences on dishes. For example we had ordered three lattes where one was decaf, and they gave the decaf one to the wrong person. We also had four avocado toasts with one without coconut and they also gave that one to the wrong person. Their patio is huge and beautiful!! We went out there to take pictures and asked our server if we could go out there to have cocktails after our dinner. It had rained earlier that morning and he told us the tables were wet and then walked away. Would have been nice if someone could have wiped them down for us as we probably would have sat out there for a while! Overall there's nothing out of this world driving me back to this location, but it is in a great location in the hotel Emily, and has some nice basic options for a casual brunch. read more