Fork
Restaurant · Old City
306 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Highlights
Sophisticated New American cuisine, popular brunch, sleek modern decor
Sophisticated New American cuisine, popular brunch, sleek modern decor
"Fork is the kind of restaurant you head to when you wake up and decide you deserve the finer things in life. And these oysters, served on a bed of ice, are just the beginning of your new, decadent existence. The mignonette changes as frequently as the selection of East Coast oysters—sometimes it’s classic, and other times it’s a peppy tomatillo-ginger or sweet green strawberry. No matter which, the flavor matches the special-occasion feel that this place nails, even if you're just popping into the bar for a half dozen." - candis mclean
"We consistently find ourselves suggesting this seasonal American restaurant for a fancy-ish dinner in Old City. The menu will make everyone feel seen. Your boring friend can eat something straightforward (but still well made) like crudo and ribeye with potato pavé. And you can go for something seasonal and unexpected, like crispy leek tempura with a poached egg dressing. Expect white tablecloths but no chance of getting mixed up and thinking you're at The Union League." - candis mclean, alison kessler
"You like Fork. Your boss likes Fork. Your neighbor, whom you’ve never spoken to but always wave to when walking your dog, likes Fork. The American restaurant in Old City serves reliably good, people-pleasing dishes—and you can always get in. Come with a big group for a birthday, or to celebrate any other reason you and your friends get together these days. Expect a seasonal American menu with things like squash-and-apple soup and a big steak for two." - candis mclean, alison kessler
"Fork is one of the few restaurants on this guide that overlapped with Le Bec-Fin. There’s nothing overtly French about the Old City icon—its seasonal American menu is all about handmade pastas and meaty mains. But where we see a similarity is in the service department. Whether you’re at Fork's bar for a martini and gruyere-topped burger or a 50th anniversary celebration in the dining room, the servers and sommeliers seem to know what you want more than you do, and deliver it with grace and charm. The only thing they're missing, for the purposes of this guide, are the French accents." - alison kessler
"For more than two decades, Fork has been a beloved Philadelphia institution — but that doesn’t mean they’re afraid to evolve. The restaurant’s recently introduced burger has quickly become a hit. It’s on the bigger side, with Chinese five-spice-glazed bacon, salty gruyere, and an aioli spiked with tingly Szechuan peppercorns." - Maddy Sweitzer-Lamme
