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    Fringe Bar

    3.8 (43 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials

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    Catfish
    Anita A.

    Went for the restaurant week. There were 4 courses with first course being shared cheese plate, crackers, eggplant spread, fig jam, etc. Appetizer was tomato soup - it was so salty. The cheese bread was also salty. Catfish was ok. The side of corn was frozen corn so it's too chewy for me. Banana pudding was great. But by the dessert time, I was so full. Portions were huge! Service was a bit slow. Server didn't fill water even though the bottle was empty. Had to find street parking which wasn't that difficult around dinner time.

    Inside bar area
    Angela D.

    Cool vibes outside if you can handle the heat in the summer. Inside looked really cool but they didn't have any music playing so it felt like a library! I got an espresso martini but wanted tequila instead and the up-charge was crazy ($15 for the espresso martini, which is normal, but then an added $7 for tequila!). If I was getting charged the normal price, then where's the shot of vodka that wasn't in the drink: I would have given that to somebody in my party. Anyway, I'd go again, jut would order the expensive stuff.

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    Tiffany C.

    Was visiting Philadelphia and came across this restaurant for my research into GLUTEN FREE RESTAURANTS. They have a gluten free hot chicken sandwich. When I told the server I was gluten free he told me all of the substitutes and what I could eat. Which I appreciated. Apparently the restaurant is mostly gluten free anyway which I loved. The night we went they had a salsa night with a live band which was super cool. I could tell that in the summer it would be a great place to sit outside. It's on the water and right across from a pier. The hot chicken sandwich really changed my life and was HUGE! My friend got the empanadas and he loved that too. I felt like the server was awesome. I wish I remembered his name but he was chill and my friend and I were just hanging out for a while even after we paid.

    The view from the restaurant
    Brian M.

    The food was great. The service was so good. Our server showed us so much attention even though the place was busy. The view of the bridge from the bar was amazing..

    Donuts
    Cameron B.

    Went to Fringe Bar today for brunch and overall I enjoyed it! The donut appetizer (5/10) took longer than it should have to come out and it really had no flavor at all until you add the Dulce de leche sauce. It was ok wouldn't get it again. I ordered the Chicken Biscuits (6.5/10) and that was pretty tasty. I also got a side of pancakes (7/10) that was pretty good. I loved the aesthetic of the restaurant and how it overlooks the Ben Franklin Bridge, pretty cool. I'd def go back maybe at night to try dinner. Service was good as well.

    Sy L.

    Fringe bar only has happy hour on Thursday nights from 5pm-9pm so of course I had to stop by after work. I arrived around 5:30pm and there was maybe 5 other people at the bar but by 7pm the restaurant and bar was full of people. Music is playing and it is not too loud. They appeared to be setting up for some live music but I left before the live music started. They have $3 mini martinis! For food I ordered the egg fried rice (10/10) lemon pepper wings (7/10) beef sliders (10/10) build a fry( 9/10) and mini Caesar salad (10/10). Great atmosphere! Great food and drinks! Along with Great Prices!

    Chicken Biscuits
    Arie T.

    I went to Fringe Bar for brunch and stayed fit the NFC Conference Championship game. The environment, energy, and service was great. The chicken was good but the biscuits, not so much. The breakfast potatoes were basic.

    They slapped 20% auto-gratuity on the subtotal AND the sales tax. !!!!!

    The wings were solid--good heat, crispy. But the real problem: they slapped 20% auto-gratuity on the subtotal AND the sales tax. Nowhere on the menu says that. Manager told me 'that's how the computer is set up'--no apology, no fix. I zeroed it out on the receipt, but they still ran my card with the full amount. That's not service, that's a scam. Philly deserves better.

    Mini Manhattan
    Jordan A.

    I checked out Fringe Bars all day happy hour and man was I impressed. The food was delicious and well priced. I liked the falafel sliders a little more than the beef. The cheese dip is great and they came with more crackers when we ran out. The mini martinis were so fun. I had six for $18 and was feeling pretty drunk. I will say though the garnishing was very hit or miss with them. For example, only 3 of my six cosmos came with a lime and only 2 of my friend's manhattans came with a cherry. I don't think that's a big deal though. This is a GREAT spot for larger groups. I was one of six and all the food came out properly to each person. More importantly, the music wasn't too loud that we couldn't hear each other. We were sat on the balcony which was very aesthetic and fun. For being pretty busy, I don't have any complaints about the service. Fringe bar will 100% be added to the list of places I recommend. I can see myself going back!! PS for those who care about the bathroom, it's very clean and the stalls leave no gaps. It's gender neutral, so everyone is in there. There are several stalls.

    Chicken Empanadas
    Vig S.

    We went here before meeting up with some friends in Old City. We had a 10/10 experience. It wasn't too busy when we went so perhaps we got more attention. But we had an amazing conversation with the bartender/server, who made us delicious drinks that were not officially on the menu. He also had excellent drink recommendations. We also ordered the empanadas to snack on. They were large and packed with so much flavor. The empanada dough was crunchy and flaky. The inside of the building is also pretty with really high ceilings and plenty of space for both dining and drinking. I look forward to coming back if Im in the area.

    Cheese plate

    Here for jazz night on 1/14. I gotta say. The service is kinda slow but I understand if they are weeded. No worries. The food however, over seasoned and underwhelming. The gumbo is very cayenne forward and not much else. They give you a splash of rice and the roux taste overdone. The shrimp cocktail is not amazing. The cocktail sauce taste more like katchup. Not much horseradish in it. The wings are also just spice or peppery and not much of a flavor profile. The Brie cheese is cut super chunky and not ideal for the crackers they come with. My friends couldn't even enjoy the tuna. It just wasn't enjoyable. Overall, the food is super duper mid. But the entertainment is superb. That is all.

    Inside
    Suzanne A.

    I attended a private event and would highly recommend! The space is a refurbished pump house so it has an industrial vibe. The patio has a beautiful view of the waterfront and Ben Franklin bridge. The food was delicious! Some places have a event menu that isn't up to par with their regular food. Not here! The cheese board was above average with the most yummy homemade potato chips. The butlered hors d'oeuvres were excellent. They were served hot with a nice presentation. The fried cheese curds and steak with mashed potatoes were my fave! The shrimp cocktail and falafel were also yummy. The service was too notch with friendly servers. One server even brought back a plate for me when the tray was empty before I got one. Bathrooms are gender neutral with common sinks. Honestly this makes it so much easier. Street parking is available with a public lot nearby.

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    Manager was rude and vulgar. Told me i was being "dickish" for asking for a beer on the house for an order mixup

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    Fringe Bar is UH-MA-ZING!!!! Great vibe, great service, awesome selection of beer and cocktails, food is yummy.

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