I wanted to try Fork because I saw lots of pictures of ducks and I love ducks so I want to give this place a try. When I got to the restaurant and reviewed the menu, I realized the menu changed so there weren't many duck dishes as I would like but I still managed to order other items that I would enjoy. I got the scallop crudo, a pate-like duck dish with a side of baguette (forgot the name), the burger and fries, whole trout, and the dry-aged ribeye steak. I really enjoyed the scallop crudo as it has some citrus fruits that pair well with the scallop, the pate duck dish because it's different but the flavors blend well together, and the whole trout. The dry-aged steak was good but I think it's not that great for the price. The burger was also decent. The service was spectacular. Everyone were super helpful and friendly. They gave new utensils and plates during every meal. I would go back only on special occasions as it is on the pricier side. read more

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I can't believe it took us almost a year of living in Philly before we made it to Fork, but once we moved nearby, the excuses went out the door. We're glad we finally gave it a chance! While the history and perceived atmosphere may carry a sense of fine dining, the reality is a casual atmosphere, with dishes that may have a few ingredients that you aren't familiar with, but flavors that are anything but intimidating! There's a sense of adventure in the plating, but this isn't gastronomic fine dining. This is well-executed, well-sourced food that's ever-changing and suited for everyone's palate. While it's not a cheap place to dine regularly, the prices are fair for the quality and the service we've experienced, and prior to the epidemic, there was a bar menu launching with familiar, approachable items like a burger, etc. at price points that would've probably seen us in there once or twice/week! Hopefully when things get back to normal, we see a similar plan take shape! If you want to get your toes wet, brunch is a great option, with a familiar menu and brunch prices. Dinner is far more exciting, but both are excellent! As for the service, it's always been incredible, from the very first time we pulled up a seat at the bar! The staff, top to bottom, has always been really friendly and outgoing, and after only one time in the restaurant, it felt like everyone remembered us! Between the staff, the food, and the welcoming atmosphere, it's hard to not go more often (well, prior to this pandemic). We even took part in an event in one of their event spaces in the back of the restaurant, and that was a great experience. We had no idea the restaurant was so expansive, but they definitely seem to have great spaces to host. The food was great, as well as the service during that event, too, so it's probably worth exploring if you need a space to host (in the future) in the Old City area! Overall, the staff and the food haven't let us down yet, and Fork is one of the places that we're itching to return to once things return to whatever normal it will be. Hopefully we see the same wonderful staff, too, because they're really what helped make the place awesome! Enjoy! read more

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Brandade Toast high street sesame batard, calabrian chili, frisée I could barely cut through the toast, even with the topping to help moisten it. It wasn't my cup of tea. The Calabrian chilli was doable. It didn't wow me. It reminded me of tuna though. Had a nice little kick to it. The frisée was actually the best thing on that dish sadly. It was tasty. Mushroom Gnocchi mixed kale, caramelized celery root, parmesan This dish was way too salty. I couldn't finish it at all. Even the kale was unbearably salty. At this point i was ready to go. It seemed like it would've been a good dish had it not been saturated in salt. I took the dry aged burger as a to go meal because I just was disappointed. The chocolate tart was cool. Very rich. But like I said I was ready to go. First and last time and I honestly wouldn't recommend them. So Overall id give it a D. Good luck to the newcomers. read more

We went here for a birthday celebration. The restaurant is in a really great spot in the city. The interior has an elegant ambience. Our server was incredibly nice, provided fast service, was accommodating, and provided really excellent drink recommendations that paired well with our food. The food was also absolutely delicious. read more

Fork - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

We enjoyed an outstanding lunch on the outdoor patio at Fork. I was pregnant at the time and enjoyed a delicious mocktail (it wasn't on the menu, but the server kindly asked the bar about options). Our food was excellent. We were surprised that the watermelon gazpacho was our favorite item. It was chilled, creamy and perfect for the warm weather. The burger with delicious caramelized onions and BLT were both outstanding. I loved the pork belly instead of regular bacon - and they were generous with the meat (often I find pork belly is almost pure fat). I would very happily return to Fork for lunch or dinner in the future. read more

Fork - Watermelon gazpacho - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I can't rave enough about the food, the staff and everything else about Fork! We had booked a private room for our holiday team dinner and it was the menu that hooked us on choosing this restaurant. Over by Old City on Market St, it's a very easy location to get to. The private room was slightly smaller than we were used to, but we figured out how to mingle and munched on some delicious appetizers. The chips and dip. Sounds standard. It was mind blowing. Thin crispy fresh herbed chips and a lightly truffled dip that I would have taken home if I could have. Chicken liver mousse bites, damn good. Spicy meatballs, yes! I liked the gougeres but they had a bit too much filling (cream cheese?) to be on my top list. The sit down dinner was beyond excellent. Started with the beef tartare, which I'm giving best of 2019 to. My steak, tender, juicy, and not a bite left on my plate. I had a bite of the salmon, very good, friends loved it. The almond financier dessert was ok but my lovely coworkers had the chocolate pudding bar and that... that blew my mind. Thank you Fork for the incredible and delicious night! read more

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The food here wasn't bad but there wasn't a lot of options so you're limited on what you can get. The drinks are pretty good. They were very busy so it was very loud and crowded and not as chill as I would have liked. read more

Fork - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I decided to try this place with my friends who were visiting me because it recently received recognition at the James Beard awards. I guess I had pretty high expectations for this place because a lot of people had good things to say about it. The vibes of the restaurant was very nice and cozy and romantic. The thing that threw me off the most about this restaurant was the service we received. For starters there were people asking us if we wanted still or sparkling so often when the waters were on the table it was getting a bit overbearing. But maybe that's considered good service for some people. But the main thing was that our server kept pushing us to get more things which was very uncomfortable for my friends and I. She asked us if we wanted any drinks to start and we said no because we had just drank a lot the night before and were still recovering. She then pushed further and said there were zero proof drinks available too. When we said no again it really felt like she was judging us. Then when we ordered our mains, she went around and took everyone's mains and then she asked, okay what about starters. It felt like we were being pressured to order starters too. The whole experience was just bizzare and it felt like she wasn't taking us seriously just because we didn't order drinks in the beginning. And overall the service is just kind of disorganized and overbearing. When they came to clear our tables we were still working on our fries so the server said take your time! No rush, and then another server came by 30 seconds later and took our plate.... As for the food, we ordered the burger, the pork chop, the tilefish, and the scallops and octopus. We also ordered oysters, and 3 desserts at the end (the chocolate mousse, the panna cotta, and the lemon curd. The burger and fries were very delicious, the tilefish was very disappointing because it just tasted like it was doused in butter, the scallops were good but honestly everything tasted a little under seasoned and the flavors felt muted. The oysters were very good and the strawberry mignonette was very refreshing and tasty. As for the desserts, the lemon curd was my favorite, the mousse was good, but the panna cotta was sooo heavy on the olive oil it tasted like I was having a spoonful of olive oil, we couldn't even finish it. Overall it was a pretty disappointing experience and I don't think I would come back. read more

Fork - Golden tilefish - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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The food quality is really good, even though a little bit pricy for the Thanksgiving Dinner. The service is really good! Highly recommend to go for lunch. read more

Came here for a business dinner and was provided with a prixe fixe menu to select my meal items. With the help of the waiter, I selected the more popular items which included a squash salad, chicken with honeyed carrots, grits (?), and angel food cake. Now, with every meal I order, I try to be as frugal with my carb count as possible, but, it just never works out that way. So the chicken was fantastic; reminded me of some super tasty chinese-style fried chicken. I was low-key salty that I only received three pieces (LOL). The chicken with the carrots and the grits was the perfect combination - the sweetness with the saltiness and the grittiness just enhanced this dish more that I thought it would. For dessert, I was surprised when they brought in a plate with three balls of chocolate....no, wait, chocolate covered angel food cake?! What sorcery? I tentatively tried a piece but was quickly won over. The service was pretty good, although times it felt like they were in training. However, with that being said, the entire experience was very positive. I don't know if I will return to Fork, but I'll have no problem recommending it to visitors. read more

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The food was good. I'm not sure worth our $350 bill for two, though. Delivery was a fail, however. We notified our server that one of us was gluten-free secondary to sensitivity. He acknowledged this and explained that he would make sure everything was safe. Forty-five minutes later our entrée arrived with bread right on the plate. We were in for another 45-minute wait, but they rectified it by giving us someone else's order. But then they didn't deliver the rest of the food that was supposed to come with it. I asked for it, he acknowledged, then nothing. Eventually, after asking again, he brought it but we were finished with the meal. Huge disappointment, especially at this price point. Won't likely return. read more

Had a wonderful brunch here. Service was also exceptional. We enjoyed the savory waffle, miche with goat cheese, onion babaganoush, and pickle, and burger. The sides of fingerling potatoes and bacon were the perfect addition. Unfortunately my omelette was lacking in seasoning, which was the only miss in the meal. Heads up - they add 20% gratuity to the bill. read more

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The food and services is amazing the flavor combination are seasonal is a foodie paradise

It's not often I would drive an hour To go back to a restaurant. This was my first visit and I'm more than happy to make the trek again. Our table wasn't ready for the reservation so we had a few drinks at the bar and they were outstanding and fairly priced. The portions aren't large but they are simply amazing everything we had that was recommended by Matt was spot on, delicately layered in complexity with beautiful taste and presentation. Get a reservation and have one of the best meals you will ever have read more

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I was really excited to eat here and it was for good reason. We had an excellent dinner with a great server and even had friendly conversation with our table neighbors. Cocktails were great. For food we went with the chilled corn and watermelon soup, the local cheese, heirloom tomato and the scallops and squid. The soup was surprisingly very good. I think we could have done without the cheese and ordered something else, but we still enjoyed it. I highly recommend eating at Fork! read more

Great meal, and this restaurant group has redeemed themselves from my lackluster experience at High Street. A huge standout was the service. The waitresses were pleasant, knowledgeable, and responsive, a huge plus. We ate outside on a chilly night and the heat lamps were a nice addition. On to the food: Drinks: I ordered the drink trio that includes a cocktail, wine, and digestive. The Manhattan was delicious! And strong. The red wine was pretty good, but I could've skipped the digestive. Appetizers: Crab Louie and Halloumi & Melon salad. Both were delicious. The standout was definitely the halloumi and melon. They paired so well together and the melons were so refreshing. No complaints with the crab Louie, good crab, dressing and plating. Entree: Swordfish and Lamb Chorizo and Tomato. The Lamb and Tomato dish was the highlight. Beautifully plated with some of the freshest tomatoes and a nice earthy aioli to bring it all together. I rarely eat swordfish (high mercury content), but the dish was hearty with a nice broth/sauce, but the dish didn't wow me. Dessert - Hazelnut Mousse and Almond Cake. The Mousse wasn't good, but the Almond cake with the buttercream ice-cream was delicious! I ordered a second one to eat later because it was that good. read more

Fork - Lamb Sausage & Fried Green Tomatoes - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Quaint, clean restaurant. We arrived a little before dinner service started. We sat at the bar, Wyatt was the bartender. He is a "showy " bartender, entertaining. He aimed to please. We ordered a happy hour appetizer, fried pickles and peppers, the peppers were excellent. Not 100% sold on the pickles, not sure what style they were taste wise?? $$$$ read more

Fork - Mojito - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Great ambiance and attentive staff. High-end restaurant- my husband brought me here for my birthday. I ordered the lobster pappardelle and he ordered the seared duck breast & duck sausage. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal and was surprised with a nice dessert! read more

Fork - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Typically, I like to be more familiar with a restaurant before leaving a review, but after two exceptional visits to Fork this weekend I had to leave Fork 5 stars! Now I wish I took pictures to share in the review. I was visiting Philly for a wedding and Fork was a convenient spot for us to grab dinner before the welcome event. It was on my radar due to their recent Outstanding Restaurateur James Beard win. We enjoyed our dinner so much that we brought a larger group back for brunch the next day. For both trips, it was easy for us to make reservations using Open Table. - Atmosphere: Fork has an airy interior with a rectangular bar near the front of the restaurant and a view of the kitchen in the back. They have a cute little outside seating area on the sidewalk out front. For our brunch reservation, we had booked 2 tables of 4, but they were able to accommodate us together at a larger table at the front of the restaurant. This was great as it felt more private and was quieter than where we ate for dinner. - Service: Our server on Friday really added to our exceptional experience. She provided great recommendations and knew the menu very well. - Food: For dinner, we split a number of small dishes and my parents also ordered the whole trout. Some of the highlights were the chilled corn soup, local cheese, heirloom tomato, whole wheat miche and spreads, and melon. For dessert, we shared the chocolate mousse and coconut custard. For brunch, my sister and I split the chive French omelet and the bread pudding French toast. This was the perfect mix of sweet and savory. I normally find French toast too sweet or soggy, but this was perfect. Coming from Texas, I am skeptical of stone fruit from other states, but the stone fruit in these dishes was perfect. Other brunch highlights were the Benedict and burger. I wish we had room to try some of the High Street pastries because everything we had from their sister bakery was great. I would definitely recommend a visit to the bakery! The only things we didn't absolutely love was the brisket, but everything else made up for it. - Drinks: The cocktails were the cherry on top of a great experience. Based on the menu, they look booze heavy, but they didn't taste it. I went with the navigator, which was perfect in flavor and a hit with the whole table. I forget the name of my sister's cocktail, but it had mezcal, rum, and watermelon. It was a perfectly refreshing summer drink. The dessert menu had a carajillo, which we ordered at brunch as we aren't big caffeine at night people. It was a great brunch pick-me-up! - Value: Fork is definitely a pricier meal, but there's a lot of variety in price on the menu so you can choose items that fit your budget. For the quality of the experience, the price is definitely worthwhile! read more

Came here for dinner after difficulty getting reservations. We researched this place and looked up food pictures and reviews from sites like Yelp. Showing up the menu is completely different. There are no longer tasting menu and the menu is more tapas style but with entree pricing. Even the menu items with same names came out completely different than prior reviews which is highly disappointing. Meal started with a bite snack they give free with meal which was sadly highlight of the meal lol. For appetizers we had the mushroom tempura (fried mushrooms that did not taste like mushrooms at all cause of fried taste but sort of what you expect), scallops (expected this to be an entree but it was 6 small pieces that come with a sweetish sauce. Was the best of initial three), buratta (tiny and comes with a salad around it, tasted ok). Then came the free bread which is the only meal I had with the bread coming halfway. Bread was only 3 slices, cold and comes with butter. Very disappointing not hot or with oil. The main entrees we got the duck and salmon. The duck we were expecting a large duck breast like prior pics....nope. it was a duck salad that had small shaved duck slices with salad. Extremely disappointing. The king Oro salmon tasted amazing but the dish had to much going on with sweet and slightly acidic sauces to the side. They are trying to do too much with it. Overall especially for the price highly disappointing meal and can not recommend to anyone. read more

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I am ever on a quest for an excellent dry aged beef burger. Fork's example was far from it. Greasy, expensive, and unimpressive. Where is that deep Umami dry aged flavor I know and crave? This was just an overpriced, overcooked burger. read more

Food poisoning here! Severe simultaneous vomiting and diarrhea after eating here. I emailed the owner and she was mildly apologetic. Very disappointing. read more

Awesome place we stopped in for a quick drink. Our bartender was phenomenal. He made me an old fashioned which was good but his dirty martini was even better. Really nice inside and clean. Not a huge place or bar but very quaint and cute. They also have an amazing wine program. I tried their Cab Franc which was just lovely. We already had dinner reservations so we didn't really want to eat anything here, but the food did look really really good. If we do return to Philly we will have to definitely come back here to eat. Cheers read more

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Fork is back on my good list. All staff are wearing masks, tables inside are spaced out and they have several tables outside in a cute little structure. The only downside to eating outside is that you have the old city party crowd parading through, but the upside is you're probably not gonna get covid! The cocktails were excellent. We got rock paper plane and a reposado one (I forget the name). The crudo was so refreshing, and the tomatoes in it were awesome. The focaccia was just okay; it was a small portion (2 pieces). We enjoyed the duck and the mackerel very much! 20% service charge automatically added to the bill, and the server told us to review it carefully because of that, which was very kind. read more

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The food and service were great. The 20% surcharge they add to all bills is a problem. Perhaps I missed this on the menu or at the front door. If I would have known prior, I would've had a meal some where else. I find it in poor taste for any restaurant to do this on solo parties. Bigger parties, OK. I personally will not dine here again. read more

Fork has been on my restaurant wish list for years so my husband surprised me by taking me here over my birthday weekend. The interior is beautiful with high ceilings and gorgeous chandeliers. I commented to my husband that I can't wait to come back and sit at the bar one night when covid is a thing of the past. We felt very comfortable with the spacing of the tables per covid procedures and loved our cute little table for two. Their specialty cocktail menu was limited so I didn't find anything I loved there but the bar was happy to accommodate any request and french 75 was delicious. For apps, we tried the dew drop cheese and the octopus. Generally speaking, octopus is not my favorite dish but the way this was done, with the flavor accompaniments, was divine. I told my husband this octopus dish was my favorite octopus I've ever had!! And just when I think it wouldn't get better, we tried the dew drop cheese. This dish is one of those dishes where you THINK you know what it's going to be and then you taste it and you're left wondering how they improved upon the two best things in the world: cheese & bread. The flavors were so interesting and unexpected but somehow worked perfectly- I couldn't get enough. For dinner, I ordered the burger because I had heard from reviews that it was amazing and the reviews were right. The brisket was so flavorful plus I think every burger should have caramelized onions on it. It was pretty epic. Dessert came around and I could barely eat anything else but I couldn't pass up one of my favorites: carrot cake. Honestly, this was the dish that fell short for me. The 'icing' was certainly not sweet, likely by design, as if it was a yogurt or sour cream based icing and while it was good, it wasn't the traditional carrot cake I was thinking it would be. The flavors in the cake itself were great though- spicy, just how I like it! Our service was great and I'm sorry it has taken me so long to get here but Fork was worth the wait. read more

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The good, the bad, then a wrap up. The service from our waitress Aiden (name from check) was wonderful. Very knowledgeable about the food and the drink menus. I 'would have' given her an outstanding tip based on her performance. The only issue was when we provided her feedback on the food which she conveyed to the management/chef and we never heard from either of them. The food. We ordered the Burger and the Pork Tenderloin. The fries accompanying the burger were completely over seasoned. This was conveyed to the server after the meal. The Pork Tenderloin too was completely over seasoned. It was hard telling what type of meat was being eaten. This was not conveyed to the server (as I would normally just not order this dish again in the future). Accompanying potatoes and greens were a delight. The bill. This is where the BIG problem exists which lead me to write this review. *Philly sales tax on food and alcohol is higher than the state norm of 6%. 8% on Food and Service, 10% on alcohol. This was unfortunate to discover after the meal, but we take full responsibility for not knowing. I would have made different choices because of this. My bad. *The Service Charge. This was delicately hidden/deemphasized on the menu, both in print and online. Our waitress told us when she brought the check that this was her 'tip'. In our opinion this is an extremely poor way of doing business. Why is that? Because you get taxed by Pennsylvania and Philly on this service charge. The equivalent of being taxed on your tip in a normal restaurant. I would prefer to have a mandatory 20% minimum tip added to the bill instead of a service charge which is taxed. Overall the meal was totaled up to being just slightly below average. We might have even gone back again to try something different another evening chalking this up to bad food choices. However, with the Service Charge method of paying/tipping it's employees we've decided that we will NOT be going back. If I had to break down the generous 2 star rating we gave: Aiden's Service - 5 stars Food - 3 stars Business Billing Practices - 0 stars #KnowBeforeYouGo #ServiceCharge read more

3.5 Just a little overrated. Came here to celebrate a birthday and it was good but not an evening of food to remember. We had a reservation at 8:15 and we were only able to sit at 8:40. What seemed like a long 25 minutes, the staff were very apologetic and accommodating to our wait. They gave a small cheese plate appetizer and a dessert for free. I honestly have nothing to complain about the service because it was great. Our server was friendly and all the staff were very helpful. The main reason I'm not giving Fork 5 stars is because of the food. The menu didn't really have a dish that caught my eye. I ended up ordering the tilefish which I had to send back because it was raw and cold in the middle. I did hear it would be "tender" but I had a hard time cutting through it. I sent it back and got a new fresh one that was much better. I liked it but I wouldn't order again. There was a cold salad on top of the fish and a sauce on the bottom that in my opinion, were too sweet and didn't mix well. But, my brother enjoyed his burger and the fries were great. In the end, it was a pleasant evening but nothing memorable. read more

Fork - Tilefish - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I have considered a visit to this restaurant a few times in the past. For some inexplicable reason, I passed. Another shiny object gained my attention. This visit I really wanted to try Fork and I'm glad I did. It was excellent. The Chicken Liver Pate was rich and dense, the crostini the perfect foil. Their sweetbreads arranged with pine nuts, cranberries, mustard aoli over frisée were nicely breaded and tender with just the right amount of bite. The glazed Halibut sat in a bath of broth with turnips, fiddlehead fern and mushroom was very tasty. The Praline Coconut Tres Leches was a unique treat with which to finish. I arrived early and had the benefit of a number of staff chatting and suggesting food options. As my meal progressed, the place started to fill and the buzz built. Clearly, people in town know what I had avoided. Fork is a place to visit. Don't wait like me! read more

We visited Philly and had read that this is one of the great restaurants to visit. We were not dissapointed. From start to finish, our experience here was amazing. Walking in, we were greeted by a very professional and kind hostess. The ambiance was relaxed, inviting, and elegant at the same time. We sat at the bar and ordered some wines while we waited for our table to be ready. Our server, Monti (sp?), was super attentive, very friendly, and had solid recommendations, not only for the dishes and wine, but also for other restaurants to check out in Philly. The wine selection was excellent. We tried 3 wines: a brut rosado from Spain, raventos blanc from Catalunya, Spain, and a Nebbiolo field blend from Piedmont, Italy. We were really impressed with all 3 wines! We ordered the roasted beets, the cavatelli, the arctic char, and the hamburger. Everything was great, but I think the beets and the cavatelli were the standouts. Each bite was experiencing a new dish, with different combinations of bold flavors mixing into a new experience with every bite, depending on what you happened to pick up with your fork. Was super interesting, and some of the best dishes we have had. The burger was great but pretty rich and decadent. Highly recommended! read more

The brunch here was great! It was pricier than most brunch places, but that is what I expected going into the experience since I know this place is really nice. I went with a group of four people on a Sunday afternoon, and the restaurant was packed! I highly recommend making a reservation. We ordered the brunch for the table option, which is an awesome combination of food for the table! I would say that it comfortably feeds two-three people. We also ordered an extra entree (the burger) for the table. If we wanted, we probably could have ordered an additional dish. We ordered mimosas for the table too. Overall, i thought the scrambled eggs that came with the table option were really, really good! I also liked their potatoes. The meat was good overall, but nothing spectacular. I'd want to come back and try dinner. read more

Fork - Brunch for the table - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Had a great brunch with my youngest son this weekend. We sat outside and enjoyed the quaint wooden partition. The service was excellent they were very prompt and attentive and really seemed to work as a cohesive team. All the food and drinks were excellent! read more

Fork - Brunch with the youngest! - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Don't understand this rating overall. Had some of my best meals in Philly here. Great service great food.

What a charming Philly staple! Came here twice and will definitely be back. The first time was in August, where I dined outdoors with three others, and the second was at the end of September for their alumni event with Chef Eli Kulp. First off, before I get to the food, I just have to say that the staff couldn't be nicer, especially when it comes to making sure they're as welcoming and accommodating as possible for wheelchair users. The hostess and everyone I've spoken to on the phone to confirm wheelchair seating were incredibly helpful and sweet. When we sat outside in August, the hostess moved around planters and seats to make sure we had adequate room. For the alumni event indoors (there's a ramp entrance), we requested a window seat in our Open Table reservation and they made sure we got it, even after saying it wasn't guaranteed. So, props to them for being super welcoming, and the window seat is *delightful* - the perfect blend of Old City people-watching and candlelit romance. On to the food. I wish I could visit every week because the menu changes so much depending on the season and the availability of the ingredients. In the summer, I got a delicious fish entree with lentils paired with a nice crisp white wine (they have an incredible wine selection). But the tasting menu is what I really came here to talk about. My boyfriend and I opted for the duck feast: four courses each (1 carnivore, 1 omnivore), with the add-on of duck as our main entrees, and a wine pairing to boot. Basically, we wanted to try everything, and so we tried everything. The option to try one each of both meat and vegetable-centered dishes was our excellent waiter's recommendation. (I don't remember his name, just that he was from Nebraska. So, Fork waiter from Nebraska, you were great!) I can't remember every single dish we ate (it was a lot of food), but some standouts were: -peking duck breast: unctuous & melt in your mouth -root vegetables: a Brussels sprout knocked my socks off, I kid you not -bougie Combo pretzel: a soft, cheese-filled pouf that disintegrated upon impact -pumpkin ravioli: *heaven* -spicy seafood pasta: *impeccable* -& many more For dessert, I could barely stomach a single bite more when they brought out an entire marshmallow/fondant-covered chocolate cake topped with a SPARKLER, with all the accoutrement for bedazzling (caramel and chocolate sauces, candied peanuts, brownie brittle) and - no joke - a side dish of several handmade artisanal milk and dark chocolate truffles, presented like casino chips on a slotted wooden board. We were so stuffed by the time we left, but the steep bill - and the money I had to add to my meter for parking because the meal was pushing three hours - was WELL worth it. I'm cognizant of the fact that this type of event isn't indicative of the current food being offered and so not the best judge of whether or not to try a restaurant, but the fact that they offer their space to celebrate former colleagues, and that so many people showed up, is telling. Plus, all the proceeds went to the Sandy Hook Foundation, so all in all, I'd consider the entire evening a win. read more

Decided to visit Fork because of the "Rosé around the world" special they're offering on Fridays and Saturdays. Sat outside in their cute little "rose garden." My friend and I both ordered a rosé flight. Nice selections from Italy, Chile, and Hungary. They ranged from sweet to dry (but it wasn't that dry to me). I personally enjoyed the Italy and Hungary ones. The strawberry pistachio cheesecake was basically a thin strip of strawberry cheesecake and pistachios on the side. You can tell the quality of it is made there, tasted very rich. I tried to take little bites to enjoy it for as long as I could. As a person who enjoys sweets, I wished it was a little bigger! The service was great - hostess greets you with a smile and asks where you would prefer to be seated. They serve you with water as soon as you sit down and the server was helpful with any questions we had. Easy payment process with the check as well. Will have to come by Fork again to try the other intriguing items on the menu! read more

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The server at the fork restaurant was so rude, she kept addressing mature women as girls instead of ladies. Before we could finish our advertisers constant interrupting are we done? We were so disappointed with our experience. This was April 10th 2025. read more

A Philly favorite for our family! Good food, service and fun! Whether you're there for breakfast, lunch or dinner the ambiance is always just right! Can't wait to come back! My heart belongs to FORK! read more

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Fork is an upscale American restaurant located in Old City. We came to check it out one cold Friday evening during covid. The interior is dimly lit with tall ceilings and large chandeliers, which creates a high-end, romantic atmosphere. The tables are quite spaced out as well which I appreciated. The menu was rather limited although I don't know if that was a choice or an effect of the current times. I tried two of the four available cocktails but unfortunately neither was particularly memorable. For the food, we started with the octopus which was served with a mix of cruciferous veggies. The octopus was very well cooked, I just wish there had been more of it or at least an equal ratio with the veggie mix. For our entrees, we both ordered burgers - I got an extra egg on mine (would recommend). I actually really loved the favor of the burger, very well seasoned. The service here was also good and our waiter made sure that we were well attended throughout the meal. Overall, it was a nice meal in a pleasant ambience that is good for a date night or a small group. read more

Fork - octupus - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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We're from California . We visited this place for dinner and loved the food and the staff so much that we came back the very next night. They were fun, patient about gluten intolerance questions and very knowledgeable. Im leaving this review so that people will visit and the business will be operating when we come back. That's how much we loved it here. We had mock tails, we had pork chops, we had the hamburgers we had the tomato soup. The desserts were a bit avant-garde, a bit of a taste bud adventure , but it really gave us something to talk about for days to come. Thanks to all the staff that we interacted with and kept us smiling, making our visit special. California better get their stuff together, Fork is the tops in our book. read more

Look at this salad! It was over $20 dollars. The lettuce is rotten. Do not go here! This is unacceptable. read more

Fork - This salad was over $20 dollars! Unbelievable! - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania