Fork
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Phone: (215) 625-9425
Fax: (215) 625-9435
- Price:
- $$$
- Cross Street:
- Third Street
- Best of Citysearch:
- Upscale Casual Dining 2004
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu 11:30am-10:30pm, Fri 11:30pm-11:30pm, Sat 5pm-11:30pm, Sun 11am-10:30pm
Message from Fork
Stylish neighborhood bistro with an artsy urban feel.
- Full Service Bar
- Private Dining
- Fork:Etc Gourmet Takeout Spot
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Editorial Review for Fork – by Jason Clampet
In Short
This bistro blossoms between velvet curtains into airy rows of small tables divided by a thick zinc bar. Wrought-iron chandeliers with hand-painted shades light the tasteful dining room. An open kitchen creates New American cuisine using local produce and meats. Shrimp, crabmeat and pineapple salad is in avocado dressing. Basic antipasto is updated with roasted mushrooms and beets. And spicy, sauteed soft-shell crabs come with mango-papaya salad. For dessert, order minted strawberry shortcake.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoThe only exterior identification consists of an icon on the glass front door and a mosaic fork on the ground at the entrance.
What to DrinkTry a signature Forklift, a hot toddy, or a watermelon cocktail, depending on the season.
The ExtrasThe restaurant often holds wine and beer pairing evenings as well as special guest chefs. Get on the mailing list for details.
User Reviews for Fork
01/10/2008 Posted by hendry5410
Beautiful space, efficient personable service, excellent food. I actually live next door and take great comfort in the fact that one of the city's best restaurants is my cafeteria. Relaxed yet sophistcated and refined without trying too hard. Fork offers some classic preparations, some modern interpretations but always serves delicious food. The owner is there (it seems) 24/7 and it shows. Litle touches, like hand whipped cream in the HUGE Irish Coffee round out this perfect Philadelphioa dining experience.
Pros: Quality food expertly prepared, great service, sheik yet comfortable surroundings
Cons: NONE!!!!!!
11/13/2007 Posted by phillyeater111
I was really exceited about going to Fork after hearing many great things about the food. As you can tell from the title of this review, I was very disappointed with my eating experience. I ordered the pork chop and it was extremely overcooked and dry. I would have sent it back, but we were not seated until 9:30 for an 8:30 reservation. I was shocked by the lack of quality control...if that were my kitchen I would have never let that piece of meat be served to a customer. My date had the scallops with risotto. The scallops were cooked well, but the risotto was gummy, undercooked, salty and almost inedible. Again, a quality control problem. We also had some appetizers and desserts, none of which were very memorable (I can't even remember what we had). I would not reccomend going here for dinner. If anything go for drinks - the dirty martinis are excellent.
