Kensington Quarters

Name: Kensington Quarters
Address: 1310-12 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States, 19125
Telephone: (267) 314-5086
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

688 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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Kensington Quarters is a full-service restaurant & bar that is centered around whole animal butchery and serving ingredients from the region’s most dedicated farmers producing responsibly-raised, natural products with minimal interruption. It is located along a bustling corridor of Fishtown alongside many popular shops, cafes and nightlife spots. Chef Matt Harper prepares his rustic farmhouse-style cuisine and writes his menus based on what’s fresh and seasonally available from his farm partners.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
American
Hours of operation
Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm Friday & Saturday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm Sunday: 5:00pm-9:00pm Brunch: Saturday & Sunday 11am-2:30pm
Phone number
(267) 314-5086
Website
http://kensingtonquarters.com/
Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Matt Harper
Catering
by request: info@kensingtonquarters.com
Private party facilities
We have an event space, main dining room, two bars and an outdoor patio. Please email us for more info with regards to private events: info@kensingtonquarters.com
Private party contact
Sarah Kelly: (267) 314-5086

Location
1310-12 Frankford Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19125
Neighborhood
Fishtown
Cross street
Frankford Ave and Thompson Street
Parking details
ParkAmerica Parking lot on Front Street, between Thompson St & Master St (1 block away from the restaurant)
Public transit
2 blocks from the Frankford & Girard subway stop in the Blue Line
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Mixed Charcuterie$18.00
assorted meats, accoutrements
Cabbage Salad$12.00
celery, apple, blue cheese, pecan
Beets$13.00
cara cara, radicchio, mole
Sweet Potatoes$13.00
lemon aioli, sourdough
Brussels Sprouts$12.00
miso aioli, puffed rice furikake
Pork Schnitzel$15.00
dijon, tardivo, dill
Crab & Grits$17.00
bacon, celery root, egg yolk
Parisian Gnocchi$17.00
mycopolitan mushrooms, lemon, royer mountain
Conchiglie$18.00
spinach, ricotta, chili
Bucatini$20.00
bolognese, bacon, shiitake, oregano
Goat Cheese Tortellini$20.00
butternut squash, pickled onion, pepita
Butcher's Cut
baby carrots, sunchoke, cipollini
- MP
Tilefish$28.00
collard greens, king trumpet, dashi
Pork Loin$30.00
sausage, heirloom beans, celery root, miso
KQ Burger$20.00
smoked cheddar, garlic aioli, jus
Duck Breast$32.00
parsnip, rye berries, juniper
20 oz. New York Strip$55.00
baby potatoes, creamed kale
30 Day, 30 oz. Dry Aged Rib Eye$100.00
cabbage, celery root

KQ Tasting

Experience our menu with a three course family style dinner featuring house made charcuterie, pasta, local vegetables and cuts from the butcher shop

Kq Tasting
All guests must participate
- per person$65.00

Cocktails

Bright Side$14.00
Rye, Amara, Lemon
Arctic Blitz$14.00
Bourbon, Mezcal, Menta, Lime, Ginger, Egg White
Hey, Venus!$16.00
Stateside, Bluecoat, Nonino, Winter Savory
Roots and Ladders$15.00
Smith & Cross, Applejack, Parsnip, Allspice, Lemon, Egg White
Up in Smoke$15.00
Mezcal, Aperol, Chili Lime Shrub, Lemon
Grow a Pear$14.00
Gin, Pear Liqueur, Lemon, Honey, Absinthe
Schrute Family Vacation$15.00
Boardroom 'B', Pisco, Falernum, Cocchi Rosa, Lime
Alpine Delights$14.00
Braulio, Yellow Chartreuse, Vermouth, Scotch

Wine

White

Pinot Gris$15.00
End of Nowhere. Sierra Foothills, California; Skin-Contact, Under Flor; Nutty, Honey, Lemon
Pinot Grigio (Draft)$11.00
Artisan's Cellar. Abruzzo, Italy; Aromatic, White Raspberry, Mineral
Grüner Veltliner (Draft)$13.00
Artisan's Cellar. Kamptal, Austria; Citrus, Spice, Refreshing
Chardonnay (Draft)$14.00
Scribe. Napa Valley, California; Sunny, Kiwi, Herbacious

Red

Lambrusco (Can)
Scarpetta. Emilia-Romagna, Italy; Fizzy, Tart Plum, Pomegranate
- 8oz$10.00
Sangiovese (Draft)$10.00
Tre Monti. Romagna, Italy; Bright, Cherry, Juicy
Tempranillo (Draft)$12.00
Katas. Rioja, Spain; Purple Fruit, Spice, Vanilla
Malbec (Draft)$13.00
Bodega Calle. Mendoza, Argentina; Black Cherry, Tea Leaves, Texture

Beer

Railbender (Draft)
Erie Brewing, PA. Scottish Ale 6.8%
- 16oz$8.00
Ludwig's Revenge (Draft)
Roy Pitz, PA. Rauchbier 5.3%
- 16oz$8.00
East Coast (Draft)
Cricket Hill, NJ. Lager 4%
- 16oz$7.00
Chance of Charcuterie (D)
Free Will, PA. NEIPA 7%
- 16oz$8.00
Ella (Draft)
Free Will, PA. Apple Brandy Aged Belgian Quad 14.7%
- 10oz$11.00
Turncoat (Draft)
Molly Pitcher, PA. Golden Stout 6%
- 16oz$8.00
Hazy Rider (Draft)
Love City, Philly. IPA 7%
- 16oz$8.00
Chocolate Meltdown (Draft)
Penn Brewing, PA. Chocolate Milk Stout 5.5%
- 16oz$7.00
Teller (Draft)
Vault, PA. Pilsner 4.9%
- 16oz$7.00
Bohemian Pils (Can)
Wacker, PA Pilsner 4.5%
- 12oz$6.00

Cider

Modern Still (Draft)
Dressler Estate, Downingtown, PA | Blend of apples sourced from Lancaster County fermented dry 7.3%
- 10oz$9.00
Kenspeckle (Draft)
Ploughman Cider, Aspers, PA | Blend of Stayman, Rome, and Jonagold apples with chokeberries 8.5%
- 10oz$10.00

Kombucha

Flower Power (Draft)$6.00
Baba's Brew, Downingtown, PA

What 688 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.6

4.6 based on all time ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

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GabrieleG
New York Area
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on March 8, 2020
overall4food3service4ambience3
All good except food wasn’t as good as the other reviewers said
RA
RicA
Philadelphia
37 reviews
vip
4.0
37 reviews
Dined on March 8, 2020
overall4food5service5ambience4
Our party of four opted for the tasting menu... it was fantastic but absolutely more food than four of us could eat so large doggie bags were included.....
OT
OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on March 7, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food!!! Drink selection is very one sided (not for the sweeter taste) but was so distracted by food that I didn’t even care!! Highly recommend!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on March 7, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
AMAZING! Everything was simply amazing
C
Cherry
Philadelphia
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 2, 2020
overall4food4service4ambience5
Service was good. Food was a little too salty in some places, too bland in other places - not very consistent. But I would come again just for the brussel sprouts. Not sure if I would come back, but I would definitely recommend to friends and family.
BE
BrynleeE
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 1, 2020
overall4food4service4ambience4
We had reservations, but it took a minute for us to be seated, so the chef brought out a pastry as an acknowledgement of our patience :)
S
Smore
Philadelphia
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on March 1, 2020
overall4food5service4ambience4
The food is amazing! I don't know if $20 for a burger, $5 to add bacon and $4.50 for a glass of gingerale is worth it but... if you have money to burn their burger is amazing and would definitely recommend. I did not like that the restaurant canceled my opentable reservation without contacting me or telling me why but when we arrived there was a table available anyway so we got to be seated right away.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 28, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved absolutely everything!!! Can’t wait to return
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
2 reviews
vip
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 23, 2020
overall4food5service4ambience3
Really good food and service, tables are a little close together, which makes the conversation a little difficult. Will definitely come back
E
Edmyster2
Washington DC
15 reviews
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on February 22, 2020
overall4food4service4ambience5
Always a solid spot for brunch
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
4 reviews
vip
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 21, 2020
overall4food5service4ambience5
While the food is amazing, I was a little disappointed with the charcuterie - 3x3 thin slices (like pepperoni sized) of meats, 3 pickle slices, a smear of mustard, and some bread for $18, with no cheese in sight. Granted, the meats were very tasty, but it was a scant charcuterie for full dinner menu... it seemed like happy hour portions. They have probably the best burger in philly. Great spot and fun energy but you’re better off for happy hour here
TF
TFelicetti
Philadelphia
39 reviews
5.0
39 reviews
Dined on February 20, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
This place is a favorite of ours. We always have great food and drinks. Our recent visit, we did the Chef's tasting menu. WOW. One of the very best meals I've ever had. I highly recommend it. Our service was friendly, informed, professional, and appropriately attentive. Evan, as always, made great craft cocktails!!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
3 reviews
vip
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2020
overall2food2service3ambience1
The "lump crab" and "grits" were not lump crab or grits. The burger I had was not good. I was very disappointed considering the rating. Then to be approached and followed by a pan handler from the moment we stepped out of the restaurant was just the nail in the coffin so to say. My husband's my strip was tasty but very fatty. There are many other great restaurants in the area that I would recommend over this one.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 9, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent strip steak. Everything was great!
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adelattes
Philadelphia
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on February 9, 2020
overall3food5service1ambience4
Although we enjoyed the food, it took 30 minutes to come to the table and our server was also extremely slow.
SJ
StelaJ
Philadelphia
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 9, 2020
overall3food2service5ambience5
My server was amazing and the bartenders were friendly. However, the portion size of the food was extremely small especially for the prices.
M
Mack
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food! Everything was so tasty. The atmosphere was nice as well.
W
Winni
Philadelphia
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had visitors from Germany in town and since the burger was rated within the top 10 burgers on some platform online, we went and loved not only the KQ burger, but also the drinks. Great bartender, made a fantastic Manhattan and got very creative on some non-alcoholic cocktails for the kids. Will be back soon.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
🎂 it was a great place for a big group for birthday
JO
JOHNT
Washington DC
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on January 31, 2020
overall4food4service5ambience3
Great service, cocktails and atmosphere. I understand the emphasis on meat (which was delicious) but would like a few more fish/vegetarian options.
n
nancy
Philadelphia
10 reviews
vip
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on January 26, 2020
overall4food4service4ambience4
We enjoyed our meal, servers were attentive, good options even for vegetarians. The cocktail/wine/beer list was good and prices were fair.
S
Steve3
Chicago
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 26, 2020
overall3food4service5ambience1
Good food and excellent service spoiled by loud music forcing diners into even louder conversations. Overall noise level so excessive that, rather than stay for desert after dinner or more drinks, we had to leave.
MG
MichaelG
Philadelphia
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 18, 2020
overall4food4service5ambience4
Great time. Thanks!
FV
FishtownVibes
Philadelphia
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on January 14, 2020
overall5food4service5ambience5
Date night with the wife during the week was a treat! Crowd was very small, easily booked a table. Ambiance and vibes were definitely nice. Appetizers that were recommended by the waitress were tasty. Drinks were very enjoyable as well. I would say the only part of the meal that I wasn't completely satisfied with was the 30 day dry aged ribeye. For $80, I wasn't too impressed. The Mrs. seemed to enjoy it, that's all that matters!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Baltimore
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 13, 2020
overall4food5service4ambience4
Food and drink were great, but mains did take a long time to come out. Super cool building too!
DB
DeeB
Philadelphia
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on January 10, 2020
overall5food4service5ambience4
Excellent food with great service! Loved the wine our waiter selected and loved even more that it was poured from the barrel, reducing packaging and waste. Only complaint was the portions were so small, I left craving a big mac! Our table of six shared three starters, we each had a pasta main and shared two desserts and we were all still hungry!
KR
KR472
Philadelphia
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on January 5, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service and atmosphere are great and the food was superb. I had the best duck entree of my life, hands down.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Boise
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
The New Years Eve dinner and wine pairing was fantastic!
PP
PamP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 28, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful brunch with family. That apple nut whatever bread with the cream on top was out of this world. We had to order a second for the table.
c
cfoodie
Philadelphia
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on December 27, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was unarguably the best dining experience I have had in the city in recent memory. The atmosphere was great, the food was beyond delicious, and our bartender/server/excellent human being, Jason, was unparalleled. The experience would have been great regardless, but his knowledge, shared opinions of the menu, and personality made this more than a five star experience. Cannot wait to return.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on December 22, 2019
overall2food2service2ambience5
Food was cold and under seasoned. Was really disappointed
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2019
overall4food5service5ambience4
We’re regulars and always enjoy KQ. It is winter, of course, but it was rather cold in the dining room. Drinks are kind of pricey. Other than that, food and service are always excellent.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 15, 2019
overall5food5service4ambience4
It was simply a great experience- great service and awesome food and wine!
DM
DaMook
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2019
overall5food4service5ambience5
Birthday dinner for 6 on a Friday night. Server checked with chef about making a custom meat tasting app, serving up several meats from the butcher family style, in addition to several vegetable based smaller plates(beets with mole, Brussels sprouts, apple/radish salad) that we ordered. This was really nice and set the right mood, allowed good conversation and an experience that was about our group and slower pacing, vs about the restaurant. Brought an outside cake and the plating fee was modest, and the server added candles, nice touch. Overall this is a somewhat pricey establishment given the more casual vibe and casual presentation of the food(presentation only, the flavors and execution were very pleasing and seemed to take some successful risk), but overall delivered good value for money spent.
c
catb
Philadelphia
10 reviews
vip
3.0
10 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2019
overall3food3service5ambience5
The KQ burger was saturated in oil and pretty much not eatable. However the skirt steak my father in law got and the Brussel sprouts made up for it, and were both delicious!
MD
MDRNWNDRLST
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 8, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
I've been to this restaurant before and the food is always super tasted as are the cocktails. I made a reservation for a large group and called ahead since one person in our party was vegan. They noted it in our reservation and mentioned it on the phone when they called to confirm. When we arrived at the restaurant the wait staff worked with my friend and the kitchen to craft a bespoke dish that she loved and when we ordered starters to share the wait staff consulted with her on how and what to modify with the apps to accommodate her. Overall our entire party was super thrilled with their meal and no one felt like they had to compromise!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Cincinnati
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was great! We really enjoyed dinner here
JK
JessK
New York Area
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and atmosphere. Our waitress was really nice and gave excellent recommendations for my dietary restrictions.
PH
PHLFoodie
Philadelphia
13 reviews
vip
3.0
13 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2019
overall3food4service2ambience5
Food was tasty, atmosphere was great. Server was rude, didn't even crack a smile, and barely spoke to us throughout our visit. Portions were far too small - we all left hungry!
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Diner
Philadelphia
33 reviews
vip
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience4
We loved our meal at Kensington Quarters! Our table ordered a variety of small plates, a pasta, and a few mains and shared and enjoyed every single dish! The only (mild) disappointment was dessert. The selection was small, and the one we ordered to share (chocolate pudding) was fine but not up to the level of the rest of the meal.

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Kensington Quarters offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (267) 314-5086.

Kensington Quarters is rated 4.6 stars by 688 OpenTable diners.

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Additional information

Cross street
Frankford Ave and Thompson Street
Neighborhood
Fishtown
Hours of operation
Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm Friday & Saturday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm Sunday: 5:00pm-9:00pm Brunch: Saturday & Sunday 11am-2:30pm
Cuisines
American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
ParkAmerica Parking lot on Front Street, between Thompson St & Master St (1 block away from the restaurant)
Public transit
2 blocks from the Frankford & Girard subway stop in the Blue Line
Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Matt Harper
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://kensingtonquarters.com/
Phone number
(267) 314-5086
Catering
by request: info@kensingtonquarters.com
Private party facilities
We have an event space, main dining room, two bars and an outdoor patio. Please email us for more info with regards to private events: info@kensingtonquarters.com
Private party contact
Sarah Kelly: (267) 314-5086

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Kensington Quarters

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KQ Burger

Mixed Charcuterie

Pastry

Main

Mixed Charcuterie$18.00

Cabbage Salad$12.00

Beets$13.00

Sweet Potatoes$13.00

Brussels Sprouts$12.00

Pork Schnitzel$15.00

Crab & Grits$17.00

Parisian Gnocchi$17.00

Conchiglie$18.00

Bucatini$20.00

Goat Cheese Tortellini$20.00

Butcher's Cut

Tilefish$28.00

Pork Loin$30.00

KQ Burger$20.00

Duck Breast$32.00

20 oz. New York Strip$55.00

30 Day, 30 oz. Dry Aged Rib Eye$100.00

KQ Tasting

Kq Tasting

Cocktails

Bright Side$14.00

Arctic Blitz$14.00

Hey, Venus!$16.00

Roots and Ladders$15.00

Up in Smoke$15.00

Grow a Pear$14.00

Schrute Family Vacation$15.00

Alpine Delights$14.00

Wine

White

Pinot Gris$15.00

Pinot Grigio (Draft)$11.00

Grüner Veltliner (Draft)$13.00

Chardonnay (Draft)$14.00

Red

Lambrusco (Can)

Sangiovese (Draft)$10.00

Tempranillo (Draft)$12.00

Malbec (Draft)$13.00

Beer

Railbender (Draft)

Ludwig's Revenge (Draft)

East Coast (Draft)

Chance of Charcuterie (D)

Ella (Draft)

Turncoat (Draft)

Hazy Rider (Draft)

Chocolate Meltdown (Draft)

Teller (Draft)

Bohemian Pils (Can)

Cider

Modern Still (Draft)

Kenspeckle (Draft)

Kombucha

Flower Power (Draft)$6.00

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