The Fort Kitchen & Bar

The Fort Kitchen & Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Maureen

   Philadelphia1 review

   3.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 5

   Service was disappointing—we were repeatedly overlooked despite the place being nearly empty on a holiday. A tequila and Sprite cost an outrageous $35. While the food wasn’t terrible, it was forgettable and not worth a return visit. Our meals arrived at noticeably different times, and the staff couldn’t even confirm whether one dish was a grain bowl with salmon or a salmon entrée. The atmosphere was the only thing it had going for itself, you would never know it use to be a Friendly's.
   

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   Elise VIP

   Philadelphia14 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   Awesome new place. Great service and ambience. Sunshine was a bit much where we were seated and hostess quickly resolved. Too many little children tonight who were allowed to run. Not the establishment’s issue.
   

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   Liz VIP

   New York City10 reviews

   1.0

   Dined on April 10, 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 5

   I’ve been to this restaurant several times. The food is always delicious. However, it was a disappointing experience tonight. We were a party of 4 and were rushed from the moment we sat down. Our server came to the table every few minutes, it was actually annoying. After 1 hour 15 min, moments after finishing our meal, we were told to begin wrapping it up as the next reservation arrived. I do not recall seeing a time limit mentioned anywhere when making the reservation. We scheduled a dinner to catch up with one another but were not planning on lingering. The bar area was completely full so it wasn’t an option to move there.
   

   The Fort Kitchen & BarResponded 7 days ago

   Hello Liz, We're truly sorry to hear about your recent experience at The Fort. It's clear that we didn't meet your expectations, and for that, we apologize. We understand how important it is to have a relaxing dining experience, and we're sorry that we fell short on this occasion. We appreciate your patience and your feedback, as it helps us improve. One of our managers will be in touch with you. We hope you'll give us another chance to make things right. Best, The Management Team
   

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   Susan

   Philadelphia9 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 6, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Food and service were great. It was a little loud in the dining room. Not sure if the tables around us just happened to be loud or if it is, in fact, a general issue.
   

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   Liz VIP

   Philadelphia24 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 2, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Food was wonderful and nice wine selection. The dining room is very loud so perhaps some noise cancelling ceiling pads would help.would help
   

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   Kelly

   Philadelphia4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 1, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I had the roast pork sammie was soo good! Shard the Brussell Sprouts amazing, and Dad the smash burger and soup he loved!! We'll be back!!
   

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   Rachel

   Philadelphia20 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on March 30, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   We went early on a Sunday for dinner, the noise level was manageable, but the food took forever to come out. Once it finally did, it was great! Seemed like they had plenty of servers so not sure if the issue was in the kitchen, but everyone was very friendly. We will be back!
   

   The Fort Kitchen & BarResponded on April 2, 2025

   Thanks for visiting us, Rachel! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your meal and found our service friendly. We apologize for the wait time you experienced during your visit. We aim to provide prompt service, and we're sorry we fell short this time. We're glad you'll be back, and we'll do our best to ensure a more seamless dining experience next time. Looking forward to serving you again soon! Best, The Management Team at The Fort Kitchen & Bar
   

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   Mike VIP

   Philadelphia6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 29, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The Food and Atmosphere was Amazing! Fantastic night out !
   

   The Fort Kitchen & BarResponded on April 2, 2025

   Thanks for the review, Mike! We're thrilled to hear that you had an amazing experience at The Fort Kitchen & Bar. It's fantastic to know that you enjoyed both our food and atmosphere. We strive to make nights out at our restaurant memorable, and your kind words are a testament to that. We can't wait to welcome you back for another fantastic night out!
   

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   Joan

   Philadelphia4 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on March 28, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   we were seated right away. Our server was very nice and patient. It was a little cold when we first got there. 1st time visit, we will be back *Only issue was there was no parking spots available and we had to park fairly far up the road and walk. (I'm sure the residents of the area don't appreciate that. Maybe consider valet service
   

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    Pam VIP

    New York City34 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 26, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3

    Atmosphere is great. The menu is small and more bar food than anything else. If you keep it to burgers and flatbreads you’re good.
    

    The Fort Kitchen & BarResponded on April 2, 2025

    Thanks for the feedback, Pam! We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the atmosphere at The Fort Kitchen & Bar. We appreciate your feedback on our menu, and we'll definitely take your comments into consideration as we continuously strive to enhance our offerings. We're glad you found our service satisfactory, and we hope to see you again soon.
    

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