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- Sorry Fork Is awful
Read More On Citysearch by suze331 at Citysearch 3/1/2011 - Average food, horrible serviceMy husband and I ate dinner at Fork for the first time a few weeks ago. The food was decent, but nothing to rave about. The service was absolutely horrible! I changed a side dish that was to come out with my dinner. When the original side dish that I had changed came out with my dinner, we had problems finding our server. We eventually found out that our server was no longer on duty and the ...
Read More On Citysearch foodie2827 12/1/2009 - These out-of-towners truly enjoyed Fork!
Wonderful ambience. Great food, beautiful presentation, very fresh ingredients. I ordered the pan roasted New England Halibut. It was superb.
Unexpected treat: the interior decor. The curtains and chairs were made using Kevin O'Brien fabric. (My wife absolutely adores Kevin O'Brien scarves.) We were visiting from out of town and had a thoroughly enjoyable dining experience.
Read More On Citysearch Citysearch User 7/22/2009 - A good, solid Philadelphia choiceI lived in NYC for 14 years and coming here after living there was like a taste of what I was used to in NY. The service was professional and attentive. The atmosphere was pleasant, if loud. (What's with the tables of 10?? A restaurant of this calibre shouldn't be catering to the Applebee's crowd.) The food was the best thing of all. If you're up for a sophisticated, well-served dinner in Phi...
Read More On Citysearch msbnyc 7/8/2009 - Can't wait to visit again!My boyfriend and I ate here one Saturday night and fell in love with it. The food, service and ambiance was excellent! I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone that appreciates a fine dining experience.
Read More On Citysearch Citysearch User 6/3/2009 - Stick a Fork in These People!We are two Philadelphians who love eating out in Center City. We'd long heard about Fork, but our experience there on Wednesday, 4 March 2009, was less than stellar. The food was good--not excellent--but the service gets a big fat zero. Seated in the back of the restaurant, we had ask someone to take our order. No one came around to our table to re-fill our glasses or give us more bread. At ...
Read More On Citysearch TwoUrbanistas 3/7/2009 - As Advertised, great experience.First I would like to say that I was looking for somewhere for a nice dinner between my wife and I for our Second Anniversary. She wanted to be surprised, and I being not all that creative or familiar with the city nightlife. I did some research on restaurants, and after narrowing down my options I ultimately chose Fork. The cuisine was American and the atmosphere upscale/casual. Right down my al...
Read More On Citysearch dannymad35 2/26/2009 - most uncomfortable restaurant seating EVER
IF YOU EAT AT FORK, REQUEST NOT TO SIT ALONG THE WALL BENCHES. It almost ruined my experience. I was looking forward to eating at Fork for quite awhile, and when I walked in, I was greeted by a very cordial hostess who took my coat and brought me to my table. Little did I know that when I chose to sit on the bench along the wall, I would be distracted the entire evening by the awkwardness of t...
Read More On Citysearch vlnvla 1/28/2009 - YUMMYMy friend had a surprise bridal shower here in one of their private rooms in the back. The menu we had to choose from for brunch was spectacular -- I had a hard time deciding. But everything I had was delicious! I was thrilled with all the food - and the servers were very attentive. We had to wait a while for the bride-to-be to show up, but they never left us with empty drink glasses! Don't ...
Read More On Citysearch stewie07 9/3/2008 - does not live up to rave reviewsAfter reading numerous rave reviews about Fork I was excited to have a great meal. I was sorely disappointed. I was expecting simple food made with fresh quality ingredients. This is what i got, but with disastrous execution. The appetizers were all terrible, and the entrees possibly worse.
My party was seated on the most uncomfortable bench seats.
We ordered four appetizers: mixed buck...
Read More On Citysearch mlife 6/15/2008 - All a restaurant can be!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 ...
Read More On Citysearch hendry5410 1/10/2008 - ForkFork Restaurant and Bar us has good, fresh food. The serve is kind of slow, service is good but staff is a bit shabby. Forget about the staff and enjoy the food.
Read More On Citysearch Citysearch User 12/22/2007 - Overrated and disappointing
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 w...
Read More On Citysearch phillyeater111 11/13/2007 - Very good but entree was a missI had a really great salad to start that had arugula, goat cheese and I can't recall what else but whatever it was it worked?it was simply delicious! So my expectations were high which is why the penne pasta may have been such a big dissapointment. It had fried eggplant, leeks, motzarella and a few other ingredients but it was quite bland despite all the ingredients-the flavors did not really sho...
Read More On Citysearch 1jess1 10/3/2007 - Horrible service, 3 tries and couldn't get my meal rightMy first time and Fork and I would never go back. Both my friend and I ordered the same thing (a simple sandwich) and each time it came to the table wrong. When we finally gave up and asked to see the manager, she told our server that she was too busy helping other customers. Our server apologized and explained that their staff in the back do not speak English well and sometimes they have issu...
Read More On Citysearch marketresearch 9/17/2007 - Treated Very Badly-Would Never Go BackA friend and I went here on a cold night last winter looking forward to an enjoyable evening. We were initially seated at a table where a chilly wind blew on us every time the door opened. The waiter was very condescending when we requested another table, but utimately we were moved.
I can't comment on the food. After waiting 20 minutes in our new location without being offered so much a...
Read More On Citysearch Citysearch User 9/6/2007 - Horrible service, ok food.The food deserves much better service. The organization of the staff at the restaurant is horrible, or maybe we were there on a bad night. Two out of the three times that they refilled our water, they spilled on my husband. The table next to us got consistent good service, we had to request everything from water to bread to ordering dessert to even getting another drink. REALLY BAD SERVICE. Our s...
Read More On Citysearch mollyduf 8/4/2007 - Fantastic restaurant...worth the crowds!We had a wonderful time at Fork on a brief overnight trip to Philly. We'd heard the raves, and are usually skeptical--but this restaurant was fantastic! We had a 9:30 reservation, and were expecting it to be dying down, but it was packed straight through to 11:30 when we left! The wine list was extensive, the menu fresh and seasonal, and the waitstaff was accomodating and professional. Everyt...
Read More On Citysearch seneca70 4/18/2007 - good foodnice interior space -- reliable,good amaerican fare...nice tasting options -- great fresh bread -- good service
Read More On Citysearch pennfoodies 4/14/2007 - So very overratedWent here for dinner, and I was so excited to go after reading good things about it. First the good: great service - our waiter was very attentive and welcoming. Also, my dessert was great - an assortment of cookies and chocolate. Delicious! However, the entrees were nothing special at all. And mine was freezing cold - I had to send it back to have it heated up. Again, the server apologized and t...
Read More On Citysearch elizmd 3/14/2007 - Superb serviceMy wife and I went to Fork for the first time last night. The food was good, not great, but the overall experience was excellent due to the atmosphere and service. Our waitress, Beth, was one of the best, if not THE best, server we have had at any restaurant at any price...very attentive and friendly without being at all intrusive. Atmosphere is very nice - dimly lit, but you can still read yo...
Read More On Citysearch fusion238 3/4/2007 - Excellent dining experienceI had a very pleasant dining experience at Fork; a kind, attentive waitstaff and wonderful food. It started with a well-made drink - the bartender was on that evening, producing a refreshing Whippet cocktail. I ordered the lamb and found it highly satisfactory, grilled to my liking. I went for the mousse which I thought heavier in texture than most mousses, but still velvety. For ambiance, this ...
Read More On Citysearch t_girl_dining 2/14/2007 - Fork UWouldn't recommend. Very pricey for what you get. I hosted a party of 15. They stuck us back in their private room and forgot about us. The waiter was snotty and lazy - most likely because he know he already had his 18%. The drinks, food and atmosphere of the private room where so-so. The bill was about $100.00 a head. Fork definitely forked me
Read More On Citysearch Citysearch User 2/11/2007 - Definitely recommendI consider myself a bit of a "foodie" i enjoy going out to dinner with my boyfriend for the ambiance and we enjoy eating delicious meals.... i have worked in the restaurant world for years, so I think I have a good opinion.... fork was amazing from the service to the ambiance to the food. we went on a sunday night to celebrate a birthday and felt pampered when we left. the beef carpaccio was TO D...
Read More On Citysearch princess_c 2/8/2007 - Great room for a private partyI have never been disappointed in Fork's ability to create a meal to remember and the last time I went there was no exception! Working with Ellen to create a small holiday party was great. From the wine choices to our fabulous menu, I could not have been happier. My thanks to their staff for the great work. I highly recommend utilizing their private dining room for any event you are consideri...
Read More On Citysearch coujones 12/11/2006 - Best consistently excellent food in the cityWhile they may not be splashy like some others, Fork knows how to serve up a good heaping helping of great food. Other restaurants have off days, Fork doesn't. I've been going for over 8 years, and I'm not stopping anytime soon. I've also gotten better service here than at places like Le Bec Fin.
Read More On Citysearch chayshar 11/29/2006 - Check out Fork Etc. (right next door) for awesome imports and take-out.The little store on the side of this restaurant is wonderful. As far as I know, they're the best (if not the only) place in Old City to get delicious imported French, Italian, and Spanish cheeses and crusty baguettes with which to enjoy them. They also have a variety of crackers and biscuits for serving your cheese course, and many freshly made sides and specialty entrees. For my money, it doe...
Read More On Citysearch lilkel8267 11/18/2006 - Liked it did not love itWe walked in on a friday night without a reservation in April and were treated very well. Given a great table, and told it had to turn over in an hour and fifteen minutes, which was fine by us as we had to travel anyway.
Service was fine, food was good but nothing out of this world. This was a great experience, but given the hype was not blown away. You will love this place if you come with...
Read More On Citysearch waynefoodie 11/15/2006 - Great ServiceI went to Fork this past weekend and I must say the most outstanding was the customer service. I had reservations for 6pm and was about 15 min late. (Parking can be difficult unless you are willing to pay)This was not a problem. We were seated right away and greeted by a pleasant server. She was more than happy to explain certain dishes to us on the menu that we had never tried before. Unfortunat...
Read More On Citysearch todger 11/13/2006 - Classy jointSerious eating and drinking establishments don't make apple martinis because they aren't real drinks. This isn't Friday's, afterall. Fork is an elegant and sophisticated space that for some reason, doesn't feel stuffy. I go there regularly for brunch. The cocktails are always amazing (bloody mary especially) and the food is always fresh. The hostesses are gems and the service is typically goo...
Read More On Citysearch 3rdandbrown 11/9/2006 - Excellent Atmosphere and FoodThe elegant yet funky decor at Fork was the first thing to allure me. After reviewing an eclectic and extensive wine list, our waiter helped us choose several different wines as members of our table were quite varied in the preference - sauvignon blanc, chardonnay, pinot grigio, and merlot. Our waiter was excellent in helping us pair our wines with our food, which far surpassed my expectations....
Read More On Citysearch ebehr 8/10/2006 - great foodgreat food, alittle crowded, nice atmosphere, we found the wait staff good could have been
alittle faster with the food
Read More On Citysearch jaclio 8/8/2006 - Great PartyI held a party in their private room and it was excellent. Everyone commented on how beautiful the room and mural in the room were. The food was delicious and the staff was wonderful. I would recommend this restaurant to hold a party and would hold my next party there.
Read More On Citysearch lethelynm 5/22/2006 - Restaurant Week ReviewI went during RestaurantWeek, and was disappointed. The menu we were given, the menu on their website, and the menu on the Week website (that's 3 menus) were all different, and then they were out of an entree and all veggies! After ordering, we found out that another entree had run out, and was replaced with an entree that had partial substitutions! It is hard to understand how a restaurant w...
Read More On Citysearch akfont 2/23/2006 - Orgasmic FoodFork is smart about restaurant week - it presented our group of four with some of the best food we've ever had in Philly, we all left very full, the martini list and wine list were reasonably priced and delivered excellent selections (they don't over-sweeten their cocktails which is very refreshing and they seem to use fresh-squeezed citrus juice, an effort which is appreciated in a restaurant th...
Read More On Citysearch foodphile 2/22/2006 - User review by nej1227We went to Fork during restaurant week expecting good food, but what we got was a very long wait and a moody waitress. The service was beyond terrible. We sat in a back room for over two hours and only got out of there because we took food to-go. The food was good, but the overall experience wasn't worth it.
Read More On Citysearch nej1227 2/19/2006 - cool Philly restaurantFork is a really cool Philly restaurant. They dcor is rich and classic. This restaurant has a very nice open kitchen which I like. The waiters are always very courteous and serve your food in a good amount of time. Their food is erally excellent. They serve meats as well as seafood. I really enjoy their salmon, and really love their salads. They have a nice selection of appetizers and dess...
Read More On Citysearch Citysearch User 10/11/2005 - Nothing specialI was very excited to try Fork as it was highly rated in the 2005 Zaget guide. However, I was extremely disappointed with the service and set up of the restaurant. I went with a group of four males, and the table was so small and close together that we were unable to fit our appetizers, bread, and drinks on the table all at once...not to mention that our knees were consistently hitting each other...
Read More On Citysearch jstets21 7/26/2005 - Great Dinner & DrinksBeautiful decor and trendy, eclectic clientele make Fork a great place for good food and drink while enjoying the refined and hip, but casual, ambience. Interesting and tasty dishes, great bar. I got a tour of the private rooms in the new addition, and they are remarkable spaces for a small party or a business dinner. Overall, very nice, and very reasonable.
Read More On Citysearch chronostraveler 7/25/2005 - wonderful experiencefork is one of the best dining experiences we've had. on a particularly busy saturday nite, we were promised a table in 10 minutes. 15 minutes had gone by and no table. the owner ellen yin had been circulating the room and came over to see if we had been waiting long. when she found out we were supposed to be seated 5 minutes ago, she apologized profusely, got a table ready for us and gave us a c...
Read More On Citysearch bdugger 7/22/2005 - perfect for a dateThe intimate aura that Fork exudes makes it a perfect date resteraunt. Elegant, but casual environment provides a comfortable place for enjoying a great meal with a special someone. I had the steamed whole white bass. Perfectly cooked and incredibly tasty. She had the free-range chicken which she thoroughly enjoyed. Portions were sizeable for being a part of the old city restaurant scene.
Read More On Citysearch xdjmickx 7/5/2005 - This place just plain stinks.Sorry, I just don't understand the rave reviews of this place. I found the wait staff rude and unattentive. Even if we had the best waiter/waittress in the world the food was uninspiring. Everything is LOADED with garlic and butter to mask the shortcomings of the chef/s. On the bright side it seemed like a great place to grab a martini and do some people watching. Otherwise...go somehwere el...
Read More On Citysearch tpowenski 6/7/2005 - A pleasant end to a wonderful stayWe ended up at Fork after much internet research on other restaurants in the Old City area. I was pleasantly surprised by the space-intimate, but lively enough to encourage conversation and a feeling of festivity. Service was good, but not outstanding. The food, however, was wonderful. The oysters had a lovely sauce that was perfectly paired with a sparkling wine-a delicious combination. The...
Read More On Citysearch eatandbemerry 6/2/2005 - Impeccable service and great foodService was really excellent here. Extremely attentive without ever seeming like they were hovering. Striped bass was well-prepared and fresh. The salad was the same.
Read More On Citysearch theduke37 2/28/2005 - A great lunch dateWe had a great lunch one past tuesday afternoon. Our server was downright gracious and the food was nothing short of phenomenal. I highly recommend anything from their dessert list, our pecan crusted passion fruit cheesecake with gingered pineapple was borderline life changing.
Read More On Citysearch corinthia81 2/12/2005 - Not Accomodating and DishonestI had spoken to the "large party coordinator" for the restaurant in order to make a reservation for a party of 15 one month ahead of time. He had said that they cannot accomodate large parties until after 9pm, which was understandable due to the size of the restaurant. When I requested to make a reservation for after 9pm, he responded unregrettably that he cannot accept my reservation at all, w...
Read More On Citysearch cheeks216 6/26/2004 - Great placeThe food was wonderful, service was excellent, a little tight space but it wasn't too much to deal with. The Bar seems to take up a lot of space, but we were there on a Saturday night and the smallness wasn't too bad. The food was AWESOME and our server so polite. He recommended a wine, and was absolutely correct to do so.
Definitely make a reservation, because there is literally NO waiting ar...
Read More On Citysearch milliken627 6/10/2004 - Trendy but unpretentiousFork is a great restaurant. The atmosphere is great, but you could serve that food in a basement and I'd still rave about it. Everytime I go there (the menu is seasonal, so you never have the same thing twice) I feel as if the recipe was created just for my pallatte. Last time I was there the dessert was the highlight of the meal: A warm pecan torte with vanilla ice cream served with cranberry co...
Read More On Citysearch ajt141 3/30/2004 - Just okayThe location is great and the atmosphere is good but they need improvements on the food and service. The hostesses were friendly but our waitress took entirely too long to address our table. Not to mention that they were out of certain items. My french toast was runny and I've had better. I must admit that my mimosa was great.
Read More On Citysearch charlel1 3/20/2004 - YummyWe chose Fork on a whim during a recent trip to Philly from Boston. The menu was so interesting and it was so difficult to choose. The food was absolutely delicious from start to finish. Can't wait to go back.
Read More On Citysearch mahal72 3/15/2004 - Highly Recommended!!Excellent food, nice atmosphere, great service...looking forward to our next visit.
Read More On Citysearch joeben 12/5/2003 - Martinis?For a restaurant that is touted for it's good bar scene they should be able to make an Apple Martini.
Go for the food and ambience- it's good. But the martini's/ Yeah not so good
Read More On Citysearch ideviant 11/16/2003 - Where's the martinis?????????Although my husband and I had dinner here awile ago and had a very unpleasant experience, we decided to try it for cocktails on a recent Friday evening, since it won the 2003 editorial award for martinis. Well, to our dismay, after ordering an apple martini, our server informed us that they do not make them or any other fancy martinis! So, besides avoiding dinner, avoid the over-crowded noisy bar...
Read More On Citysearch kathieann 10/18/2003 - great for romantic bdays!i took my boyfriend here. call in advance and when reserving arrange for a slice of chocolate cake w/ a candle. so delicious. everything was sublime. the cosmos too! the eel, salmon and duck are amazing.
the wine is good too. not too expensive for the high quality you get.
defintely recommended
Read More On Citysearch sureyya 10/16/2003 - GREAT!This classy restaurant has it all! The atmosphere is very romantic and the food is excellent. Slightly overpriced, but a great place to go for a special night.
Read More On Citysearch khadkerson 10/8/2003 - Great Date SpotI brought my girlfriend here for her birthday, and we enjoyed ourselves immensely. Our choice of an appetizer wasn't quite what we expected (essentially salad greens and raw tuna), but her pasta and my steak were excellent. The wine list has many well described selections and the dessert menu had the typical fare (cheesecakes, fruit crisp, etc.). The staff was friendly and responsive, which is no...
Read More On Citysearch millerdj 5/20/2003 - Several disappointing visitsI've been to Fork four times and I've been annoyed at myself for returning. Lots of people have good experiences here, but each time I've visited the grilled meats and fish arrived overcooked and the rest of the dinners have been bland. Tables near the bar are so close to standing bar patrons that it's possible to be jostled in your seat. And it's noisy, although that's true of most of the hot C...
Read More On Citysearch djmsalem 3/29/2003 - OverhypedThe atmosphere is comfortable and makes for a good time, yet the food was only average. The service was also average. I wouldn't recommend anyone to go there, but I wouldn't discourage it either.
Read More On Citysearch AdrianSnake 1/20/2003 - Philly's BestIt's the best! If your looking for a great date place, this is it. The food is tasty and the menu is always changing for come back customers. The staff at the FORK are professionals, they carry themselfs well and know the menu. Eat at the bar, it is the best spot to see everything and to get good conversation.
I think they could have a better bread assortment, the olive and white is getting ...
Read More On Citysearch satnight 12/22/2002 - Fork it over!!!This restaurant excelled at everything! The atmosphere, service and food were all top notch. The menu has some changes with the seasons but also keeps certain item on going. My salad of quail and frisse was fantastic! But my scallops were superb- cooked perfectly!
The prices were really good- dinner for 2 each with a starter, entree, shared dessert and 4 glasses of wine was $88.
We'll defi...
Read More On Citysearch princessww 11/5/2002 - Terrific!I've been to Fork three times over the course of three or four years, and I've never been disappointed, but the meal I had this evening was the best thus far! The food is interesting, innovative, balanced and beautifully presented. I started with the duck pate with gingered pear (yum!), continued the most amazing pork chop and split two desserts-- chocolate cake and baked apple in phyllo dough. M...
Read More On Citysearch phoenix_68 10/11/2002 - Great Dining ExperienceWe took a friend to Fork for dinner for his birthday on Sunday night. Overall, it was one of the best dining experiences we have had in Philadelphia in a long time. Try to Carrot Fennel soup- it is excellent!
Read More On Citysearch njpirate 9/3/2002 - An eating utensilMy husband and I had dinner at Fork last week while visiting in Philadelphia. The overall experience was good but not excellent. The dishes we ordered were plentiful and well priced but the preparation was average. Matter of fact, my husband's ribeye was fat and gristley. My chimichurri skirt steak was tender but bland. That is my primary complaint - the food is bland. The wine list was dece...
Read More On Citysearch catneal 8/26/2002 - romantic and uniqueFork has become our favorite special occasion restaurant. Romantic atmosphere, delicious food prepared creatively and beautifully. Everyone should visit here!
Read More On Citysearch pcooperwhite 8/20/2002 - pharmboyGreat atmosphere, good service, wondeful food! Have the rack of lamb, it is outstanding.
Read More On Citysearch pharmboy 8/11/2002 - briliantwe entered with reservastion and were seated promptly, the service was excelent, food superb
Read More On Citysearch rpaschall 8/8/2002 - Maybe it was an off nightI ate here once for dinner (though I have been in for drinks several times) and found the food very average. Though it has been a few months since then I still feel compelled to share that I would not recommend this as a dinner spot. I remember the meal to have been a dry and bland piece of seafood and left me very dissatisfied. Though I do not consider myself a gourmet I think that I have a w...
Read More On Citysearch melaniejearle 7/22/2002 - Fabulous!The food was unbelievably good!!! It's a typical smallish Philly restuarant: very trendy, with the "see and be seen" crowd, but the food is incredible. We tried a few appetizers, (the crab cakes are probably the best I've had), and I had this mexican chicken dish an my entree. I can't rave enough about this restuarant. I highly recommend it. The prices aren't outrageous for Philly and the f...
Read More On Citysearch yellow_vette 6/17/2002
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