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Fork (The)
306 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
+1 215 625 9425
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#100 of 143 restaurants rated by Real Travelers

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Fork, with its tall green banquettes, beautifully shaded light fixtures, oval-shaped bar, and open rear kitchen, is an affordable, stylish bistro -- and a local favorite. Set in a historic brick former warehouse, it is intimate and convivial, with 68 impeccable seats, and sought-after bar stools where regulars like to perch for a late-night pasta or cheese plate. Most of the ingredients come from organic farms and Amish purveyors and the menu changes daily. Signature dishes include mustard seed-crusted scallops over butternut squash risotto, and chimichurri-laced hanger steak with matchstick-thin yucca frites. Sunday brunch is excellent, featuring brioche French toast and creamy cheddar grits.A couple of years ago, Fork expanded next door with Fork, Etc. at 308 Market St., an all-day cafe selling eat-in or takeout gourmet sandwiches, salads, soups, baked goods, beverages, and wonderful, food-centric hostess gifts -- antique corkscrews, handmade pottery bowls, vintage cordial glasses. On Wednesday nights, this space hosts a first-come, first-served four-course, staff meal-style dinner around a tall, shared table. The $40 price tag includes wine. Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

Price

Main courses dinner $14-$26; lunch $7-$11,M

Credit Cards Accepted

AE, DC, DISC, MC, V

Reservations

Reservations recommended

Directions

Septa Bus Lines 42 & 17, 3rd Street Septa Regional Rail, Market East Station Market-Frankford El, 2nd Street

Area

3rd

Parking

Public Lot

Hours

Mon-Thurs 11:30am-10:30pm; Fri 11:30am-11:30pm; Sat 5-11:30pm; Sun 11am-4pm and 5-10:30pm. Late bar menu Thurs till midnight and Fri-Sat till 1am

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