We stopped in late-night to escape the Old City crowd. It was quiet and beautiful, with a friendly staff. Our bartender mixed some of the best cocktails we've had (lemongrass lemonade and a calvados sidecar). He was also incredibly charming; my friend and I both fell in love a little. We'd already eaten dinner but made a decision to come back for the food, which looked wonderful. I'll update when we do. read more

Overpriced food, twist top bottles of wine they charge $80 for. Fed me and my partner ham without our knowledge (we never eat it due to religious dietary restrictions) and refunded us half of one of our dishes to rectify the situation. We did not eat the dish, politely explained that we do not eat pork, and asked for the check so we could leave and they still brought us a dessert menu. When the check came out it included an automatic 20% gratuity. I worked in restaurants for almost a decade and always tip between 20-30%, but the fact that they would automatically charge us a 20% gratuity on dishes that we didn't (and couldn't) even eat was incredibly rude. I've never left a bad review for a restaurant before. I just am in disbelief how poorly the situation was handled. Philadelphia is a city with so many incredible restaurants, and you'd be hard pressed to find one that is not both tastier and cheaper than Fork. Please do not go here if you have dietary restrictions. read more

Fork has aged like a fine wine - it is unique in its boundless creativity of flavor and liveliness of presentation, which has been refined to perfection over the years. We ordered the fixed-price menu (one raw/appetizer, one pasta, one entrée, and one dessert), which at ~$75 is comparable in price to other Philly fine dining establishments. The menu has a definite Asian influence, freshening traditional European flavors. Everything, of course, was delicious - standouts for us included the incredibly rich and tender duck breast served with steel-cut oats cooked in duck fat, the "vitello tonnato" with its lively, artistic arrangement of pea shoots, and grilled sweetbreads (so wonderful to see a sweetbread that is not heavily breaded and fried!). With the opening of High Street on Market, Fork has taken the bread game to the next level - one of the highlights of the meal was the constant supply of exciting and delicious breads, from black seaweed bread (made to look like a sea sponge!) to decadent beef broth-infused brioche. With the amuse bouches, the copious amount of addictive bread, and the smaller-portioned but flavor-rich dishes, we left quite full. The service was impeccable - our waiter was friendly and helpful, recommending delicious cocktails to replace our now-defunct favorite (bring back the tea-infused cocktail - it was so good!), and service was prompt. We had a lot of questions about the dessert selection (namely their very abstract descriptions), which our waiter answered with good humor. The atmosphere was convivial without being too loud, with families, business groups, and couples all seemingly in happy coexistence. (Added plus - a whole hallway of bathrooms instead of the standard two stalls.) All in all, one of the best fine dining experiences to be found in Philadelphia. read more

Fork - one of the amuse bouches: a still life of tiny completely edible crabs - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Amazing brunch here! Loved the chimichurri on the eggs bacon and squash! The potatoes were very good as well. Would definitely come back. read more

Fork - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Delicious dry aged porterhouse steak for two! It was cooked and seasoned perfectly and the intensity of flavors was on point. The staff was very attentive. Will definitely be checking this place out again! Enjoy! read more

They have amazingly good drinks and the bartenders were cute and friendly. She made sure my drinks were sweet enough for my taste and strong enough for my likens. The food however was disappointing. I get it how they want it to be upscale so it's very pricey, however the potions are ridiculous small and to be honest there were no taste(I had to add salt to every dish). To start off we had the oysters, tartar, and a salad. Oysters were literally just thrown on the ice, because it was still sandy and poorly presented. Tartar was good since it's deer meat which is something I've never had before but the portion was so small I ate it within 6 mouth bites. And the salad was so tasteless it's so sad. The entree we decided to go with the specials of the night, seafood and Wagyu because there was nothing special on the menu. And that was a terrible mistake! The meat came out hard and chewy I literally thought I was eating a beef jerky. I understand it's a nice elegant place but for the portion and the way they present the food, I rather dine at urban farmer for a much better quality food and won't be disappointed with the bill later in the evening. read more

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I only gave this place 3 stars because I don't feel strongly for nor against it. I've had it bookmarked on Yelp for years, I don't remember why, but when the chance came I was excited to finally give it a shot. The atmosphere was perfect for the cold winter night. It was very chill and relaxing. There were only about four other couples in there. It's a very trendy and charming ambience. The service was wonderful. The menu is where we got stumped. I eat out often and at some upscale places, but this menu had us all kinds of mystified *lol* there was skate wing, Arctic char and peekytoe crab salad. It was kind of late and I wanted something light and the one thing that I thought would do the job was the crab salad (I love crabs). When it came it looked different from any other crab salad that is ever had. The taste was peculiar but not bad. I can't remember the drink that we had but it was very good (I think it was the negroni). I can't count this place out, but I think I'll reserve it for happy hour. read more

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The Boy and I are systematically/chaotically trying to have at least one meal in every establishment that have come onto our radar at some point. This endeavor is going... okay. We've encountered some tried and true gems, some delightful surprises, and some letdowns. Fork was a halfway letdown; some dishes contained so much skill and vision and outshone others so much so that otherwise competent items seemed dismal in comparison. We opted for the tasting menu as it gives a restaurant the best chance to succeed. The tasting menu comes with a lot of little gifts; these I think may be a mental exercise for the kitchen. I would not be surprised if some evolved into complete dishes in future iterations. Nothing stood out as exceptionally good or bad, except maybe the celery soda I sniffed but was too afraid to sip. Compared to tasting menus that plan these mini intermissions to the meal as a whole supportive dialogue, Fork's attempts feel disjointed and haphazard. They allowed me to choose 1 item each from the raw bar (normally considered part of starters) and the (hot) starters category instead of choosing 1 starter (hot or cold) and 1 pasta dish, so I have to commend them on flexibility there. My (hot and cold) starters were the highlight of the meal for me. The scallop crudo I thought was better than Serpico's (just as buttery, light and sweet but not weirdly swimming in dairy)-- a bitter point of contention between me and The Boy. My hot starter was the grilled sweetbread. This to me comprised the unforgettable moments of the night. Too often I do not order sweetbread despite wanting to, because they appear before me fried to oblivion. Grilled, now that's bold. Amazingly this was executed perfectly. The sweetbread was excellently cleaned with no trace of unsavory membrane, and the pieces on my plate were the perfect size to preserve the rich tenderness without overwhelming in its indulgence. The Boy's vitello tonnato and fennel pappardelle were also very good, but both verged on too much salt for my taste. Our mains and desserts presented the biggest disappointments as far as I'm concerned. The Boy had the grilled lobster which was served two ways with a hot tail on a corn polenta and a chilled lobster salad on the side. The chilled version reminds me of the shrimp salad your neighborhood mom who doesn't cook would bring to a potluck, only with more expensive ingredients. It's a shame; the lobster was wasted in this application. I had the colorado lamb main, and it came with a lean piece (best one on the plate), a streaked piece (alternating 'lanes' of fat and meat), and a third piece that was between the two. I gave The Boy most of lean piece to taste without realizing the remaining pieces would be so fatty they'd be nearly inedible. Grilled baby eggplant accompanied the lamb, and were useful in cutting the fat but there wasn't enough eggplant to do the job. I abandoned most of this dish to The Boy and eagerly awaited dessert. We chose brown butter tart and coconut dessert. Of these two, I preferred the tart infinitely more. The coconut custard was unhappily laced with a ginger syrup, and topped with diamond hard brittle that added as much texture as it did unnecessary struggle. I liked that the cocktail menu was organized by component (bubbly, citrus and spirituous) though I didn't like that they're not all the same part of speech. The tequila and green tea cocktail was unusual and exceeded my expectations. The vodka cocktail (also found in the 'citrus' category) was competent and unimaginative, I would rather I had ordered the tequila twice. Our server was kind of forgetful, and would sort of talk at you/to herself ('i don't know if we're out of the sweetbread, or i think i'm remembering yesterday, oh i think, yes i'll check'), which was blisteringly awkward for someone like me, but someone else could probably brush this off. Our girl runner, on the other hand, was charming and patient (as The Boy fussed with the camera), and I do wish she had been our server instead. I'm sure I'll be back, I'm just not in any hurry. read more

Excellent experience all Around. Charming atmosphere (though they inexplicably sat us in a back room even though we had reservations) and very knowledgeable and helpful service. I'm beginning to really appreciate high end service - can really enhance the overall experience. We had the Valentines Day 3 course prix fixe. Roots salad was unique and flavorful and definite worth going outside of the box for. Scallops crudo so delicious. Housemade fennel pappardelle with wild boar ragu was a standout. Branzino en croute was excellent with a flavorful crust and soft flaky fish. Grilled lobster was succulent. Wine pairing very nice as well. Desserts were not as strong as the meal but the cappuccino was a perfect end to a wonderful night out. Go here and be a little more adventurous than you might typically be and you will likely find yourself enjoying new things and the experience in total! read more

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Stopped by for a mid-day drink and snack. The outside sitting is perfect. Wine prices are a little high for a glass but the pours are generous. They have a limited menu but what we tried we loved. We had an apple, beet, and spicy cashew salad that was absolutely wonderful. Overall highly recommend. read more

Arrive for reservation on time with wife and daughter. Seated- Ordered wine and cocktails and they arrived after 15 - 20 minutes late. Me and daughter Order striped bass. Under whelming portion (maybe 2.5 oz cooked) consisting of tail end. Very few mushrooms and almost no greens. Total portion weighed maybe 3 Oz. Wife's tofu was not eatable. Dish waa grilled onion and tofu. 1/2 green onion bulb was all it was served with. Ordered read - Bread never arrived. Had to ask owner to remove bread from check. Food was light and not tasteful. Waitress was friendly but service was poor. Way over priced. Owner added 20% gratuity. Never have I ever had gratuity added unless table exceeds 6 read more

I have a sweet tooth with a mind of its own. Post dinner, drinks, happy hour, just because, when the Tooth calls, I try to answer. Such was the case in Old City when I stumbled on Fork for dessert and coffee. Outdoor dining in Old City is hit or miss. Market Street traffic is what it is. The sidewalk denizens and panhandlers all play their parts, too. For a quick stop, the location wasn't too bad. I was there simply for a Peach pastry (was it a cobbler? A pie? I forget) which came topped with blueberry ice cream which was phenomenal. My date and I devoured the treat and I downed the coffee to end a great, 45 minute stop. I need to go back and try the dinner menu, but for AFTER dinner, I know where to go in Old City read more

Fork - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

FIRST IMPRESSION This review covers the two times I've been here with my SO. The last time we were here was in June 2015. This is a fine-dining establishment with beautiful decor and superb service. It has a very open, yet romantic feel and is always buzzing with good spirits. FOOD Amuse bouche (bread, cheese pretzel, fruit roll-up) - Anything that they've ever served as an amuse bouche has been fun, inventive, and most importantly delicious. Grilled sweetbreads - One of the best presentation of sweetbreads I've come across. The preparation is light and brings out the natural, beautiful, and earthy flavor of the sweetbreads out. Spruce smoked yellow beets with poached oysters - Oh so wonderful! I did not realize that I liked beets and poached oysters so much. And I didn't realize that they went so well together! Beautiful presentation and lovely marriage of two delicate tastes. Duck feast - First time we came here, we missed out on the duck feast. Here's a tip: Call, make an early reservation, and request the duck! They took our cc number and saved a duck for us! I think they only serve two a night and it was SO worth it. When the duck was finished cooking, they actually brought it out to us whole and then took it back to make it in four different ways. There was a salad with duck prosciutto and duck hearts, duck confit, big duck meat and duck liver meatballs, and a beautiful duck breast. All of them were so delicious. I almost always order duck on any menu if it's available and this is by far some of the best I've ever had! SERVICE The first time we were here, we had to wait a bit longer past our reservation time and to make up for it, they seated us with complimentary champagne. The second time we came, some of the staff actually remembered us and pointed out where we sat before. I'm sure this was helped by OpenTable histories, but it was a nice gesture for the staff to give us a "welcome back!" Our waiters have always been very attentive, clearing plates promptly and serving our wine just as appropriately. IN CONCLUSION We will always make sure to make get a reservation every single time that we're in Philly! read more

Fork - Duck Feast: After - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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We were blown away with our experience at Fork! The service was top notch, with our waitress providing excellent recommendations and attentive service the entire evening. The food was outstanding from start to finish. The mushroom appetizer was recommended by our server and was super addicting! For entrees we order the duck, scallops, and wagyu, all of which were perfectly prepared. The ricotta pasta served with the duck was some of the best I've ever had. I would recommend Fork to anyone who wants an excellent date night out. The new chef is doing great things here! read more

Someone told me to eat at Fork since it was a must try in Philly and everything was just ok. Food was ok, ambiance was like eating in a nice hotel lobby. Pros were staff was very nice and wine selection was decent. Very pricey for a meh experience. read more

Bottom line: Well cooked modern American food in a chic/modern atmosphere with friendly service...But you get what you pay for. Food: Had the kampachi and sweetbread starters- both were really great. Great flavor combos on the Kampachi and was very light and refreshing. Sweetbreads were well cooked, really delicious. Had the lamb gnocchi as an entree and also left satisfied- puffy pillow like consistency and very light and flavorful. Service: Friendly, good recommendations, efficient, able to do some complicated check splitting. An unfortunate accident with a wine glass made it less than Michelin caliber but nonetheless, good service. Atmosphere: Stands out here as being chic, modern, well designed. Good for a date or special occasion. Loud enough to be bustling but not too loud where you could still here the people at your table easily. Value: You get what you pay for (kinda...as there are some great values when it comes to food as well...). Fork is on the pricier end. Starters are about 17-18 and Mains about 35-36. Tasting Menu for 78 I believe but the whole table needs to partake. Not quite sure the experience justifies the price point yet- I feel like 14-15 and 24-28 and 65, respectively, would have made it a lot more reasonable. read more

I had not been to Philadelphia for years, and Fork was the first place I hit, half an hour after my luggage came off the plane. I'm still a fan. The food is super--I had a thick pork chop, perfectly grilled, crusty on the outside and tender and juicy on the inside, over a kind of bean ragout. Super nice...my mouth is watering as I recall this dish. Nice wines by the glass to go with the meal. Something that Fork does particularly well, though, is to be single-diner friendly. There is a really nice bar in the center of the restaurant that is first come, first served. It's a kind of buzzy place in the middle of a classy restaurant so I can drop in, have a glass of wine and a great meal, survey the scene and be entertained by the yuppies, bankers, cougars, posers, etc. and not feel self conscious about being solo. Very nice for a solo-traveller! This is the kind of restaurant I wish I had near by--it's the kind of place you'd like to walk to. It would improve property values nearby as well as quality of life! But I'm OK with visiting Fork now and then when I get to Philadelphia... read more

Great ambiance, prompt and friendly service and amazing food. We were delighted with every dish from start to finish. We started with the smoked trout caviar with everything bagel crisps and dill pickled cucumber. Really good. Then we had the burrata with the hibiscus consomme that was other-worldly. The oil poached cod was delicious and understated on a bed of greens with a delicious dashi. The house-made fettuccine with clams and chili was also super tasty and perfectly al dente. The pork loin and belly were perfectly prepared with asparagus, tarragon and morels. The vegetables were cooked just right. And we finished with the deconstructed cheese cake with crumbles, strawberries, a strawberry compote and cream cheese ice cream. Absolutely divine. read more

Food was fantastic. We had a private event here for about 10...... The room they had us in was comfortable and was located in like a super secret enclave... added to the experience. The service was very attentive, the menu options were well chosen, and the food was fantastic. I highly recommend this place if you are looking for a private dining experience with very attentive service and terrific food! read more

This place was a treat! After hearing about the James Beard nomination I knew I needed to stop in. The place is gorgeous. The birch tree in the center of the dining room is enchanting and magical with the fairy lights all around it. Our food was delicious and each dish expertly flavored. We got a handful of items for the group of us to share. The handmade pastas really stood out to me. Loved the lemon pepper fettuccine and the lamb ragu gnocchi. The gnocchi were puffy pillows and the sauce was super light in body but savory in flavor. Loved how it still let the gnocchi standout. And the fettuccine was some of the most delicate pastas. It wasn't dense and was a perfect complement to the asparagus and sweet crab in the sauce. I could have had an entire plate to myself. The diver scallops were tender and sweet and cooked perfectly. Loved the chopped as asparagus with light onion and garlic undertones. Mmmmm. Very good food coming out of this kitchen. The only thing that came up a little bit short was the dessert. The strawberries and cream felt like a real departure from something more traditional and it didn't feel like you really needed to deconstruct something that is seemingly already pretty deconstructed as is...it was way too fussy in my opinion and the dessert lost being something enjoyable and just felt pretentious. I would return for the pastas though, hands down! read more

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After watched the show at Arden, me and my hubby grabbed dinner at Fork. We had so so experiences at High street on Market so hesitated a bit but we gave a shot after read positive reviews. It had welcoming and beautiful ambiance and services were professional. Overall I enjoyed my meal but husband wasn't very impressed. I guess restaurant really can't satisfy everyone. I am a girl who hates leaving restaurant hungry so amuse bouche and several house treat platters made me very happy. We had 4 course tasting menu and they served different treats after each course. Sweet bread starter and shrimp raw platter were delicious start. They were not super small portion. For pasta course,we had gnudi pasta and ravioli. Gnudi pasta was delicious since I am big fan of cheese but it could be too rich for others who doesn't enjoy rich cheese. I thought ravioli was lack of flavor. But again, I am rich, creamy pasta girl. For main, we got duck breast and pork. Hubby ordered pork but he didn't like it much so we ended up switching the plate. I thought pork was ok. But not blown away. Oddly side dishes for both main courses were pickled vegetable. Since I got pickled veggie for my sweet bread starter, it was too much pickle for 4 courses dinner. Dessert, hubby got Black Forest cake( it's more like mousse) and I got cheese plate. Cheese selection was good. I enjoyed mine. Hubby didn't like his mousse so I ended up finishing his. It was rich but too bitter for me. Overall I left restaurant full and happy, I would go back if I am near for sure. read more

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So an article said that this restaurant is one of the best restaurant in Philadelphia. The article was not lying! From doing an RSVP and follow up calls from the place this place is amazing! It was a really cold night! A guy greeted us and took our coats (the usual for these type of places), the place was not as packed so they gave us a few choices on where to seat! Our server was great! From greeting us to giving our information about the restaurant, it was a late dinner so we did the House Menu instead of the Chef tasting. Let me tell you, they will give you random surprises such as appetizer that you didn't order, 2 types of bread, something to chew on while waiting.. Everything we ate was perfect! from the octopus to the pici... Definitely coming back again! I'll make sure to reserve the Valentines day 3 weeks in advance! Great customer service, great ambiance, great food! What more could you ask for ? read more

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We took a day trip from North Jersey down to Philly and had a fabulous lunch at Fork! The food and service was everything we could ask for. The staff was friendly and knowledgable and kept us right on our schedule. We did a lot of sharing so we got to taste a few things. We ordered Braised Beef Ravioli, The Prosciutto Panni and the Smoked Salmon Salad Melt (like Tuna salad but with Salmon). Each of us loved them all but had a different favorite. read more

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"You and I will be lost and found a thousand times along this cobbled road of us". (Atticus) "What do you mean you don't know what your favorite fish is?" Five pairs of eyes looked judgingly in my direction. It was the second meeting of our culinary club members, and everyone was still sizing each other up. (The joys of attending a competitive b-school...) "Is that a serious question?" I stammered. Deciding quickly to take the self-effacing route, I confessed: "Look. I've lived most of my life in Asia. I'm not used to seeing a name next to a fish on a restaurant menu. No matter what the cuisine, they are ALL just fish ("fish with oyster sauce", "Fish in green masala", "Steamed Fish with lime and garlic"). I've never even thought about fish that way!" Everyone around the table laughed... and probably internalized about my deprived life. But, at the end of the meal, I had my answer: Halibut. I will forever owe the restaurant, Fork, for helping me reach that realization. And, it's perhaps that association that I carry with me, 15 years later. For, whenever I dine at Fork, I always find the standout dish for me is fish - despite sampling a host of fabulous dishes. While lamenting that our paths had only intersected infrequently over the years since that initial encounter, I mentioned my preference for the fish at Fork to the bartender, Nicholas, adding that it was the smoked monkfish (Broccoli, potatoes, scallop) that was my favorite dish from the house menu despite the visual aesthetics of the gorgeous chilled crab salad (citrus, chicories, pine nuts)... And, while we are at the subject of aesthetics, it's hard for me to forget either the handmade spaghetti with blistered cherry tomatoes, garlic chips, and grana padano that evoked the green, yellow, orange, and red colors of the Fall or the watermelon salad with green coriander yogurt, brown butter, and pickled cucumber. As someone who loves pasta, I've really liked the seasonally changing options at Fork. While my current favorite here is the Chestnut Fettuccine with smoked mushrooms, accompanied by kale with garlic and onions and finished with a touch of butter, lemon juice, toasted breadcrumbs, and grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, I've also enjoyed the saffron Fazzoletti (with rabbit and green olives) and potato gnocchi (with lamb ragu and fermented sunchokes). The only (mild) disappointment I've had is in the desserts I've sampled. Of the three that I've had lately (Chocolate Date Cake, Pumpkin Mousse, and Lemon Sesame), I only liked the elements of the last one: ricotta, tahini granola, and meyer lemon sorbet. But, I understand that my last two visits happened during the weeks surrounding the departure of the (then) head pastry chef, and I see that they have a very different menu now. I've been pleasantly surprised by Fork's bar as they have some excellent cocktails, and I've enjoyed my conversations with the bartenders who are quick to share their love and enthusiasm for their craft with you. Thrilled that I could correctly pronounce, Cocchi Americano and Becherovka, I was recommended the Alpine Glow (also featuring besk, grapefruit, and honey) and later Thick As Thieves (bourbon, blood orange, rosemary, allspice). I enjoyed the latter more, but my favorite of all was The Burning of the Midnight Lamp (mezcal, green chartreuse, celery, and lime). Given the bar's strengths, I can understand why I've seen so many first dates - while seated at the bar - at times feeling like a voyeur representing Date Lab (WaPo) waiting in suspense as to whether or not the guy will order some food as well (as a sign of how well the date has gone). Hey, if you've been there for an hour already, and you haven't even asked her yet - I don't know about the girl, but I'm definitely going to judge you... ;) The problem with familiarity is that you start taking things for granted. Many people, myself included, are surprised to learn that Fork has 4 bells from Craig Laban. But, truthfully the only thing that should surprise anyone is how consistently, effortlessly, and inconspicuously Fork has delivered excellent dining experiences for over 20 years now. For me the image that best illustrates the professionalism at Fork is of the servers quietly making their way through throngs of people and shadows to perfectly place your plate in front of you, describe minimally what the dish is about, and set you free to savor it with your senses and imagination. Timely and polite service. No fuss. No theatrics. No intrusion. (4.5 stars) read more

Have visited Fork twice now, both for special occasions. It is expensive, but wow is the food delicious and the waitstaff are extremely friendly and attentive. This past time my girlfriend and I had the oysters, rhubarb consommé, burrata, "lasagna", and branzino. Everything was amazing, particularly the deconstructed lasagna. My only complaint would be that the rhubarb consommé is more like a fresh juice poured into a shallow bowl and priced at $18. I'm thinking I will try one of their constantly changing Wednesday dinners next time! read more

Fork - Deconstructed lasagna, Branzino, rhubarb consommé, burrata, and homemade dessert (not from Fork) - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

My best friend took me here for my early birthday dinner. It's been on my list for years and I've never had the opportunity before, but it was worth the wait! We started the evening with a bottle of crisp chenin blanc. By stating that the house menu came with some small additions and special surprises, our server totally sold us on it, especially since everything on the menu sounded so good. An amuse bouche came out first with two pieces. There was a sunchoke bite and a smoked salmon with caviar. Neither of us were familiar with sunchokes all that much but loved the creaminess of this root vegetable. The smoked salmon had a bright hit of fresh dill on it that was very good. For our starters, we chose smoked shrimp carpaccio with radish, black olive, and kumquat and raw albacore tuna with almonds and fennel. We didn't mean to have both as raw dishes, but our server told us that these were both excellent. It was a wonderfully fresh start to our meal, and you could tell the ingredients were high quality in these simple dishes. For the pasta course, we got the lemon pepper fettuccine with crab and bucatini with mussels and andouille sausage. We both decided that the bucatini was our favorite between the two with a bold, spicy flavor. The lemon pepper flavor didn't shine through as much as we expected in the fettuccine. It came out with a couple slices of crusty bread and butter, which we used to scoop up the sauces. We had some trouble deciding between the mains, but we settled for the bouillabaisse with saffron broth and duroc pork with spaetzel. The bouillabaisse had beautiful presentation. There was a shell wrapped in puff pastry and you cracked it open to find fish and uni. Then the deeply flavorful broth was poured table side upon the varieties of fish. We loved the crunchy spaetzel that came with the three cuts of pork: a slice of belly, a slice of tenderloin, and a rib. Hands down, we thought dessert was the best part. To be more specific, the earl grey posset, which is a pastry that was soooo fragrant with the tea flavor. It was served with blackberry basil sorbet and thin slices of puff pastry. We also got the trio of daily ice creams: chocolate honey sesame ice cream, coconut sorbet, and a huckleberry ice cream. The first two flavors were so good, but the huckleberry was a little bitter to us. Not sure if that's what a huckleberry tastes like, but we didn't prefer it. Afterwards, it ended with a pate de fruit, which to be honest was a little too sugary for both of us. The evening ended up lasting until almost 11 p.m. but we did not feel rushed at all. The server insisted we stay to truly finish up, even though he was closing out. We was incredibly approachable in helping us decide on the menu and throughout the meal, and we had a great time. The only disappointment I have is waiting too long to come here! read more

We ate dinner here based on the reviews and were extremely disappointed. The food was, at best, OK. The service was good and very professional. The pacing of our meal was off (it took forever between appetizers and entrees). I had oysters and duck. The oysters were good, but the duck was a single thick piece of duck that was tough and had the texture of an under-cooked brisket (I had duck at Parc last night that was tender like a piece of filet - it is hard to believe both meals were duck). We ordered Brussels Sprouts that were tasty, but were mushy and were way over-sauced - they were a little like a plate of coleslaw. My wife had monk fish that was way too salty (but was kind of flavorless other than the salt). Her potato-leek soup had a bunch of whole peppercorns in it that she had to pick out of the soup to keep from biting into them and overpowering the soup. We had "coconut custard" for dessert that was under-sweetened and had a weird texture. This is an attractive restaurant with professional service and a good vibe, but the food was a total let-down and at best was mediocre. Maybe this was just a bad night, but kind of top to bottom the food at Fork was a disappointment, particularly in light of he great reviews and accolades. read more

A friend and I stopped into Fork yesterday. Don't believe the online menu posted for lunch, none of that food exists on the menu handed to us. I ordered the burger, the only thing that was familiar to me (and I'm known to try anything), and this burger was the worst I've ever had. The waiter explained that it was 2 very thin patties with onions and cheese, and I requested bacon too. The patties arrived looking pale, like they never touched the grill despite being cooked, sort of boiled looking. The onions were just plain greasy and this liquid soaked through the roll. The meat had no taste and I didn't notice any cheese taste either. Tried eating it with a fork but decided it was just bad and gave up. Won't be returning....Fork is living on laurels now. But if you want to drink, the bar is good and so is the service. Disappointing. read more

This is a great place to dine. I really enjoyed my meal and the atmosphere. I'm giving four stars bc the small plates list (appetizers) is skimp. My date and I order the summer salad and the halibut. Both with delectable. The mushrooms on the halibut dish were extraordinary and definitely worth a mention. Overall, great dining experience, just needed more appetizer options. read more

We went to Fork for the first time on my birthday for dinner and it was super delicious. I've lived in Old City for years and had always been curious. It's upscale but still a relatively casual atmosphere, with a variety of small dishes. The tasting menu is very expensive, and honestly too much food for us, so we ordered a la carte and opted for a bottle of wine instead! We each ordered a small pasta, entrée, and shared a dessert. We started with the Saffron Fazzoletti with rabbit and the Potato Gnocchi. Both were amazing with so much flavor and my favorite part of the whole meal. For our mains we had the duck and cauliflower steak. Just a heads up the cauliflower steak is actually cauliflower prepared like steak, and was just incredible and the most filling thing I had. It's very expensive, but it's a fun place for special occasions. I can't wait to try their famous brunch! read more

We went today for brunch. One star for the ambience and the bloody Mary's and one star for the server. The food, no stars. I ordered a focaccia appetizer, 4 pieces of bread with onion spread, very mediocre. My other choice was the farm salad. The description and the actual salad had very little to do with each other. There was fennel, endive, arugula, frisée, watermelon radishes with the puffed rice and dressing. I did not connect the description with the actual salad. Very strongly acidic and spicy, almost inedible. My daughter ordered the polenta which came in a pot, very unappetizing looking and really tasteless. My husband's meal was the porchetta sandwich, 90% bread! All in all, a VERY disappointing meal! For such a reputable restaurant, this meal was a disgrace. read more

So be careful if you're trying to go to Fork, etc. because these two restaurants are directly next to each other... The food itself is nothing amazing here. I had the Turkey Burger and subbed the fries for fruit. I'll give the benefit of the doubt that maybe they were having a "bad fruit day" but it's definitely not worth the extra $2 for the sub. The turkey burger itself was okay. Nothing amazing, but not necessarily bad. It was a little dry for my tastes. Unfortunately, it also is not worth the price. There are probably other things on the menu that taste better but I'm not willing to invest my money to discovering them. Hope it works out better for you if you decide to visit Fork. read more

It's good but not great. There're definitely better ones in Philly in the same category of restaurant.

I understand it's COVID, but I was very very underwhelmed for restaurant week. I just hope they put more effort into people that will pay full price... or I would advise not to go. read more

Came here for restaurant week and was my first time back in philly since March. It was nice to be able to sit outside on a nice night. I started with the marinated baby beets which was okay. My main course was the tuna with bacon n kimchi which was good but not as good as the swordfish my one friends girl had or the veal sausage with fried green tomato. The dessert was decent, the almond cake made me wish I had asked for coffee/expressi to end the meal. The regular menu has some good sounding dishes so I'd be interested in coming back since the other main dishes were pretty good bites read more

We ate here on a recent trip to Philadelphia (for our anniversary). The good reviews both here & on Open Table made it an easy decision. Unfortunately, we left here completely underwhelmed by the food and annoyed by the service. I'll start with the service. If you've read any of my previous reviews, you know that service is incredibly important to me. Therefore, this is going to sound insane, but the service was *too* good. It was so good it was actually annoying. We couldn't go 30 seconds without someone coming by to check on us, including some random woman (she did work there, just no clue who she was) who wanted to talk for about 10 minutes about someone named Ashley's accomplishments. I don't know who Ashley is, or if she thought I was someone else, but it was odd & uncomfortable. I put in the notes when making the reservation that it was our anniversary. Considering they had special menus printed with our names & dates, they knew it was our anniversary. I wanted to enjoy the evening with my husband, not talk to a stranger about how we're doing every 30 seconds. They had multiple people filling water & offering to get another glass of wine or a cocktail, They had someone come by to sweep up crumbs. If you get up to use the restroom, someone comes by to refold your napkin. I kept watching them do this, so when I excused myself, I folded my napkin myself & placed it on the table. But, I guess my napkin was too messy, because my husband told me they replaced it completely instead of just refolding it. Besides being annoying & unnecessary, I can't imagine how much energy & water they waste by using so many napkins. So, while the service was TOO MUCH, the food was completely underwhelming. I'll say that almost everything we hand was good, but nothing was great. And considering this was on all of the "best in Philadelphia" lists, I was expecting great. We did the House Menu (four courses each). To start, my husband had the Parsnip soup & I had the Black Bass Crudo. Both were fine. The soup was better than the fish. We finished both, but I'd never willingly order either again. I can't remember which pastas we had (the online menu has changed since December), but I do remember this was our favorite course. For our main, my husband had the pork & I had the monkfish. The pork was fine, but the monk fish was listed as "smoked monkfish, broccoli, potatoes, scallop". What I got was a decent serving of fish, a few broccoli florets (that tasted like frozen, steamed broccoli), a few halves of small potatoes, and a pool of bright green liquid. The fish was fine (lacked in flavor, but nice texture), but the whole dish was such a disappointment. For dessert, my husband had an apple dessert & I had a chocolate one. Again, both were fine, but nothing special. The problem with this meal was that all of the food was simply fine. Nothing was exceptional, and for almost $300 dinner (counting drinks & gratuity), exceptional was expected. read more

Fork - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I first tried Fork several years ago, shortly after they opened. It was restaurant week- the chef/owner was walking around asking customers if they were enjoying their experience- but didn't make it to our table. The food was fine and so was the service, but there was nothing spectacular about that visit. Fast forward to Fathers Day '18, our friends made reservations so we gave it another try. This time around everything was much more enjoyable. We started with a bottle of wine and salads, we all enjoyed our choices from the bucatini with mussels, salmon, chicken, steak down to the nice selection of wines. read more

Enjoyed the Terroir menu this evening. A wonderful experience. Lives up to its recent top 10 rating. Service was excellent, perfect level of friendly and attentive. The 12 courses were a very well thought out and diverse mix of very local ingredients served as new impressions on old regional recipes. What really stood out for me was the synergistic flavor combinations. Not saying every dish was super complex, but every dish used unique flavors that when combined created something new and wonderful. It's traditional American flavors prepared at a very high level. Bonus: wine pairing was exceptional. I mean really really great. I haven't seen many restaurants in philly utilizing exciting biodynamic wines like these. Pairings were beyond spot on. Bonus bonus: Order the Terroir menu and receive a guide with hand drawn chefs notes and backstories for each course. A unique and cool idea that makes it fun. Just don't cheat and look ahead! Really really enjoyed the evening. A special experience. The bar has been raised for what ultra locally inspired cuisine should be. read more

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Fantastic find! Visiting from out of state, we happened upon the Fork for an evening meal. We had a fantastic experience and would highly recommend. The food is fit for foodies. We had the mushroom risotto and lobster fettuccine. Both were delectable! We finished off the meal with the Chocolate Marquios and Tres Letches. Again, both were heavenly. The portion sizes are perfect. Packed with flavor without having a mound of food. The experience was sent over the top by the exceptional service. Molly, and company, were a joy and took great care of us! We sat at sidewalk seating and enjoyed the cool night air just until it started to rain. The staff was amazing at accommodating our touristy request and even quicker to get us a table inside when the downpour began. If you love amazing food and service be sure to stop in and ask for the outside table. read more

Fabulous experience! This cozy and quaint restaurant exudes charm, nestled amongst other cute storefronts close to many of the historically significant sites of Philadelphia. We opted for the prix fix four-course dinner, and we were very glad that we did. Every course was outstanding. Standouts of the night: parsnip soup (comforting and delicious,) black bass crudo (fresh and bright,) duroc pork (STELLAR - 3 magnificently prepared options of this deeply flavored pork. This is a must-try.) We tried a bottle of Austrian red that paired quite well with all that we had. Service was gracious and knowledgeable but not stuffy. We loved this place and would love to come back if we ever return to Philly. read more