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The Fox & Falcon by David Burke, South Orange, NJ

The Fox & Falcon by David Burke

3.9
3.9
834 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 8 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
In the heart of downtown South Orange you’ll find The Fox & Falcon by David Burke, a celebrity chef culinary destination in the vibrant food scene of Essex County. Embodying the diversity and uniqueness of SOMA (South Orange/Maplewood), The Fox & Falcon by David Burke is a warm and inviting environment to gather over great food and drink.

The Modern-American menu offers Chef David Burke classics such as the Clothesline Bacon, Lobster Dumplings, Wings & Rings, the DB Cheeseburger and homemade desserts from David Burke's Dixie Lee Bakery!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Farm-to-table
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Bar Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–1:00 am Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Lunch Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (973) 419-6773
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Brian Webber
  • Neighborhood
    South Orange
  • Cross street
    1st Street
  • Parking details
    Parking is free after 6pm and free all day Sunday.
  • Public transit
    directly across from the South Orange train station
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 834 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.9
3.9 based on recent ratings
  • 3.8Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 3.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Essex

    Great for brunch

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Fox & Falcon by David Burke offers a unique dining experience with "great food" and "exceptional service." Guests rave about the "beautiful decor" and personal touches, like complimentary champagne for celebrations. Though some experiences report slow service, the standout moments include David Burke's cooking demos and the renowned "clothesline bacon."

834 Reviews
  1. Wanda

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful in every way!! ♥️Sorry that the F&F is closing.😓

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  2. Bill

    New York City

    6 reviews

    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    All of our food came out cold. They offered us two free deserts. So we paid for our cold dinners, but we received two deserts. Bad business. I will never recommend or go back to this restaurant.

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  3. Janet

    VIP

    New York City

    54 reviews

    4.0

    54 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    More casual than I remember, and noiser with lots of families with young children (we were there on the early side). Think we sat downstairs last time and it was quieter.

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  4. Nancy

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    I tried to make a reservation for 6 pm, but only 5:45 and 6:15 were available on Open Table. Ok, fine. But arriving at 6 pm anyway, the huge restaurant was nearly empty. The hostess was stressed, and couldn’t at first find the reservation, though she did reluctantly accommodate my request for a quiet table (which meant taking us to one of the several nearly empty rooms beyond the busy and noisy front room). The restaurant did fill up an hour or so later, but by then I was feeling like an interloper in a restaurant where I was not welcome. The service was fine, and the food good enough, though unremarkable. I’d call it expensive, somewhat soggy, mediocre pub food, trying to be fancy. Not worth the hype or the money.

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  5. Linda

    New Jersey

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    food was not comparable to David Burke restaurant in Morristown.

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  6. Eve

    New York City

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was good and our server was particularly personable and accommodating. The appetizers were exceptional, and my husband’s and my lamb shanks were nicely done. However, my daughter’s short rib was overcooked and dry and the accompanying macaroni and cheese was cold. This was after the kitchen had sent out the wrong combination of our meals which the host quickly dealt with.

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  7. Michael

    Palm Springs

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A wonderful Thanksgiving Dinner with family. Very attentive service. Loved the second floor room we were in. Delicious three course pre-fixe dinner. The hanging bacon, of course, was outstanding. The Brussels sprouts were another winner. My family enjoyed the turkey, the short ribs, the steak, and the ravioli. Nice options. I loved my butternut squash soup, my boulevardier, and the crème brûlée . Overall, a quality, memorable meal.
    The Fox & Falcon by David BurkeResponded on November 29, 2024
    Thank you! We are delighted to hear you enjoyed your visit with us. We look forward to serving you again soon.

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  8. Wanda

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Blended Family Thanksgiving Day Dinner was a hit for us Browns! Even our Shih Tzu, Bae Ray Brown, the dog of Renown was welcomed and had a great time!
    The Fox & Falcon by David BurkeResponded on November 29, 2024
    Thank you! We are delighted to hear you enjoyed your visit with us. We look forward to serving you again soon.

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  9. Carrie

    VIP

    New York City

    34 reviews

    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service especially on Thanksgiving day.
    The Fox & Falcon by David BurkeResponded on November 29, 2024
    Thank you! We are delighted to hear you enjoyed your visit with us. We look forward to serving you again soon.

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  10. Cyrus

    Houston

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    They were out of many beers and liquors, likely due to ordering and the holiday season. They had several items in the menu that were marked gluten free that were, in fact, not gluten free. Overall, they were very accommodating where they could be and the ambiance was great. I would highly recommend.
    The Fox & Falcon by David BurkeResponded on November 29, 2024
    We're sorry your experience did not meet your expectations. Our guest satisfaction is our number one priority! Apologies again and we hope to have the chance to serve you again soon!

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FAQs

The Fox & Falcon by David Burke offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. The Fox & Falcon by David Burke also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (973) 419-6773.

The Fox & Falcon by David Burke is rated 3.9 stars by 834 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 8 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Fox & Falcon by David Burke

19 Valley St, South Orange, NJ 07079

Additional information

  • Cross street
    1st Street
  • Neighborhood
    South Orange
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Bar Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–1:00 am Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Lunch Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Farm-to-table
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Parking is free after 6pm and free all day Sunday.
  • Public transit
    directly across from the South Orange train station
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Brian Webber
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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