Jack's Firehouse

Name: Jack's Firehouse
Address: 2130 Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States, 19130
Telephone: (215) 232-9000
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4

4 (805)

$31 to $50

American

2130 Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19130

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Great for outdoor dining
Good for groups

Saving the farm one Southern dish at a time inside an authentic Philadelphia Firehouse built in 1871 right across the street from Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site. Open daily for brunch, lunch, and dinner. Proudly showcasing Chef Jack McDavid's nationally renowned haute-country cuisine in a causal, fun setting. Jack's Firehouse is one of the longest operating full service restaurants in Philadelphia, with a full bar and quality wine list and menu options that are meant to impress. We look forward to having you stop by.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Barbecue, Farm-to-table
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–1:45 am Dinner Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–9:45 pm Sun 3:00 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(215) 232-9000
Website
http://www.jacksfirehouse.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Jack McDavid
Catering
Jack's Firehouse offers catering services personalized to your needs. Please email Mick@jacksfirehouse.com or give us a call!
Private party facilities
Call about private event availability.

Location
2130 Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19130
Neighborhood
Art Museum
Cross street
22nd Street
Parking details
A public lot is located 50 yards away, at the corner of 22nd Street & Fairmount Avenue. Street parking is also available in the area.
Public transit
Septa 20 and 43 bus lines run right by
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 805 people are saying

Jack's Firehouse reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.0

4.0 based on all time ratings

4.0Food
4.2Service
4.0Ambience
1.2Value

Noise • Moderate

805 Reviews

OT
OpenTable Diner VIP
Philadelphia County3 reviews
1.0
Dined on August 15, 2016
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Went during a slow period and there were two mice in the dining room. Had previously had enjoyable meals at Jack's Firehouse but rodents put damper on evening and perception of restaurant.
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LoveParkLady VIP
Philadelphia County94 reviews
4.0
Dined on August 10, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
As always, Jack's Firehouse is a great spot for a casual dinner. We took our visiting son with us last week and he loved the place, especially the charm of the architecture. The noise level indoors was a big much, with several large parties seated in there, so we opted for a table that was somewhat indoors as well as outdoors, allowing for us to have good conversation without yelling. Service was excellent. My son said the crab cakes were delicious. It's kind of hit and miss as to whether it will be quiet enough for conversation (after all, the bar sits right in the middle of the restaurant, and it is always packed), but if you don't mind the occasionally over-the-top decibel level, the food will make up for that. Portions are large, so you won't go home hungry.
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DavidS
Philadelphia County2 reviews
4.0
Dined on August 7, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Had the catfish sandwich, with a nice sauce. Two of our party had omelettes with ham. All enjoyed, service was attentive, but the waiter had a bit more than he could adequately handle. Good guy through it all. Will recommend Jack's.
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Doncampreview
Philadelphia County48 reviews
3.0
Dined on August 6, 2016
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The "Jack's firehouse is situated across the old Eastern prison so one can not says it is scenic but it is historic and a very interesting place. The food was good not as spicy as we would have Liked but the shrimp were excellent. The service was very friendly and ambiance happy and Casual. They kept the decor from the firehouse making it eclectic.
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RobertaT
New York City1 review
4.0
Dined on July 16, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Loved it several years ago and still delicious- We've come when it opened and many times over the years. Still delicious! We even celebrated our son's graduation there!
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Keke
Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore17 reviews
4.0
Dined on July 9, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Always love Jack's. Our service with Connor was second to none! He made our dining experience awesome. This time we ordered the famous ribs again. Disappointed. They were very dry. Burger and salads ordered were very good
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OpenTable Diner
New York City7 reviews
4.0
Dined on July 3, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
It is an old firehouse converted to a bar restaurant ,I have been here before great crab cakes and burgers ! It is across from the penitentiary ,I had dinner outside and in both very nice outside you have a view of the penitentiary it is in the Fairmount section of Philly very nice happening area
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manger123 VIP
New York City328 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 30, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We sat outside along the side of the building, so things were super quiet. The place has been around forever (though it closed briefly). It is tried and true. And it never disappoints.
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Philadelphia County16 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 26, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great hidden gem in Philadelphia
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LaFrenchieJ
Philadelphia County1 review
3.0
Dined on June 24, 2016
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Do not order the catfish sandwich. I believe it was frozen and then cooked. But in general, it wasn't prepared well.
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FAQs

Jack's Firehouse offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (215) 232-9000.

Jack's Firehouse is rated 4 stars by 805 OpenTable diners.

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2130 Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19130

Additional information

Cross street
22nd Street
Neighborhood
Art Museum
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–1:45 am Dinner Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–9:45 pm Sun 3:00 pm–8:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Barbecue, Farm-to-table
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
A public lot is located 50 yards away, at the corner of 22nd Street & Fairmount Avenue. Street parking is also available in the area.
Public transit
Septa 20 and 43 bus lines run right by
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Jack McDavid
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
http://www.jacksfirehouse.com/
Phone number
(215) 232-9000
Catering
Jack's Firehouse offers catering services personalized to your needs. Please email Mick@jacksfirehouse.com or give us a call!
Private party facilities
Call about private event availability.

Jack's Firehouse

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