Fond

Name: Fond
Address: 1537 S. 11th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States, 19147
Telephone: (215) 551-5000
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6

1495 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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Vibrant flavors and warm service are the cornerstones of Fond, a new American-style restaurant from Chef-owners Lee Styer and Jessie Prawlucki, a husband-and-wife team. Located along Philadelphia’s popular East Passyunk Avenue, Fond is at once a sophisticated and comfortable neighborhood spot, appropriate for a variety of occasions, from a casual night out, to drinks at the bar, or a celebratory dinner.

Fond’s interior features natural tones and elements, including a 12-seat live-edge wood bar, where guests may enjoy a selection of beers, well-crafted cocktails and a thoughtfully curated wine list. The 36-seat dining room with its bright display of greenery throughout and oversized windows overlooking the neighborhood’s ‘Singing Fountain’ enhance the restaurant’s comfortable, welcoming ambiance. During warmer months, ample sidewalk seating is available for guests to enjoy food and drink al fresco.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Global, International
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri, Sun 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
Phone number
(215) 551-5000
Website
http://www.fondphilly.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Lee Styer
Private party facilities
At Fond, we can accommodate both small and large parties. For parties of 10 or less, our private chef’s table is available. For a larger gathering, you may reserve our entire restaurant for seating up to 40 guests. We'll work closely to create food and drink options tailored to the guests’ needs.
Private party contact
Lee Styer: (215) 551-5000

Location
1537 S. 11th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
Neighborhood
South Philly
Cross street
Tasker Street
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Two blocks east from the Broad Street Line - Tasker/Morris stop. Bus route 45 on 12th St. at Tasker St.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Featured in

Chicken Liver Mousse$14.00
pickled red onions, grilled sourdough
Country Style Pork Pate$14.00
golden raisin mostarda, grilled sourdough
Greek Style Escargot$14.00
ouzo, red peppers, feta, grilled bread
Pork Rillettes$14.00
red curry aioli, cabbage slaw
Chilled Shrimp and Asparagus$16.00
parmesan, white truffle, toasted almonds
Little Gem Lettuce$13.00
1,000 Island, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, red onion
Mystic Oysters, Connecticut$18.00
Champagne mignonette

Entrée

Chicken Breast$32.00
lemon risotto, baby kale, garlic sherry jus
Pork Belly$32.00
Cuban braised black beans, jicama, celery, ancho jus, lime crema
Branzino$33.00
fingerling potatoes, fennel, heirloom tomatoes, tomato broth
Braised Chicken and Gnocchi$28.00
roasted mushrooms, lemon jus

What 1,495 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.6

4.6 based on all time ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.3Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

1,495 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great overall experience. The food was delicious! Would definitely recommend.
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Robin
Philadelphia
17 reviews
vip
3.0
17 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2021
overall3food5service1ambience3
The food was delicious. However, the bartender was AWFUL. He got most of the drinks wrong and then lied about it. Items asked for were never received. Other servers had to keep correcting his mess. It’s sad because the food was very good.
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FrankM
Philadelphia
35 reviews
5.0
35 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always excellent. Servers and bartender were working their rear ends off. Heroic team effort!! Love this place.
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JoeL
Philadelphia
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 2, 2021
overall4food5service4ambience3
Excellent food and friendly staff. Highly recommended.
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finickyfoodie
Philadelphia
30 reviews
vip
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
The menu was imaginative and delicious. Presentation was lovely. Service was great. A delightful experience.
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AbigailE
Philadelphia
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience4
Small space but the food and service was great. Will dive again.
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EdenV
Philadelphia
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was incredible, the staff were everything you would need them to be, and the vibe was perfect. The cocktails are out of this world.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2021
overall1food3service1ambience5
The waitresses are not attentive and they all look unfriendly. The menu lacks any options for anyone who’s not looking for bacon/pork. The cocktails lacked decent ingredients such as Egg White.
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JenniferL
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 5, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had dinner here for my husband’s birthday. Portions are generous, and the cocktails are wonderful! The servers are very attentive as well. Looking forward to going back.
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Eric
Washington DC
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on October 30, 2021
overall5food4service5ambience5
Such a delightful neighborhood spot. Wonderful, hospitable service!
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Sandra
Philadelphia
17 reviews
vip
3.0
17 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2021
overall3food3service3ambience2
Very limited menu. Waiter seemed inexperienced and a bit clumsy but tried. I love their mousse!!!
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sueA
Philadelphia
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was delicious. Small menu. Great service
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 22, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a fantastic date night. Fond is one of our favorite restaurants in Philadelphia and they never fail to amaze us when we’re there.
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RobinA
Philadelphia
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic meal! I went with 2 friends and we split the chicken liver pate and crispy pork. We loved them both. I wanted a full bodied red to go with the short ribs and they let me try a few to find one I loved. The ambiance is cozy. It was a bit noisy but we might have been the cause of that!
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Adam
Philadelphia
43 reviews
vip
5.0
43 reviews
Dined on October 16, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience4
I love Fond
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albertv
Philadelphia
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on October 13, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fond has moved into our top 5 list. Great ambiance, service and kudos to the chef. Excellent. Can’t wait to return. A true neighbourhood gem Highly recommended
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on October 9, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
My wife and I went on a Saturday evening and had a wonderful meal. The waitress Mia and waiter Ian took great care of us. The bartender Michael made delicious tequila concoctions for us to drink. My wife’s meal was scallops Risotto and my skate with risotto was out of this world. 👍🏼👍🏼 to the chef. Looking forward to returning soon. Great date night ❤️
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 6, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is some of the best food I have ever had.
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Beachgirl
Philadelphia
65 reviews
vip
4.0
65 reviews
Dined on October 6, 2021
overall4food5service5ambience4
Lovely meal, well served. Chicken mousse app is a must! Great drinks.
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josephp
Philadelphia
27 reviews
vip
4.0
27 reviews
Dined on October 2, 2021
overall4food5service5ambience5
Still impressive after several years. Perfectly straddles date place and neighborhood joint.
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on September 19, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always great food at Fond
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CarlyB
Phoenix
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 19, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our entire meal was incredible and our servers were amazing! We asked for custom cocktails and they went above and beyond to listen to our requests and make each of us a special drink. They were also super accommodating when we added guest to our reservation last minute. So many good things to say about this restaurant and staff!
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TaylorV
New Orleans
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food, wonderful atmosphere and exceptional service.
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Ollie
Philadelphia
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2021
overall5food5service4ambience4
Food was excellent a beautiful evening so we sat outside and enjoyed a wonderful coolness of late summer.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2021
overall4food4service4ambience4
The vibe was great and all the staff were super nice. Michael the manager really knew his wine and was very engaging.
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mb58
Philadelphia
46 reviews
vip
3.0
46 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2021
overall3food3service3ambience3
I suspect Covid has impacted their staffing as aside from the bartender who was great, the rest were over their heads and that did impact the quality of the experience. The food was also a notch below what it was pre-Covid. It was just a little tired
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Mike
Philadelphia
72 reviews
vip
5.0
72 reviews
Dined on August 29, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
It' had been ages since Ive been to Fond and Im kicking myself for that! This meal was absolutely perfect. The Chicken Liver Mousse is incredible. Cocktails wonderful; I let the bartender choose and it was bliss. Entree's and dessert also great. The meal was absolutely what we needed after a long spell of not eating in this neighborhood. Im coming back soon! Thanks Fond for being so friendly and delicious!
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 27, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food is great and the staff is extraordinary…!
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KelliG
Philadelphia
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
I love this restaurant. Love it. We've been going for years. The ONLY thing I would recommend is that the starters/appetizers are served in smaller portions. Most of the appetizers are served as full meals (they are so good...you can't help but eat all of it or do like me, and have it boxed up for lunch the next day). But, I'd like to start my meal with a smaller gorgeous appetizer followed by the impeccable main. Other than that, it's brilliant.
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heynow82
New York Area
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 24, 2021
overall3food2service3ambience3
This was my first time here. The cocktails were good. The portions were small. The food was too pricey for the food to just be okay. Nothing I had blew me away. If I came back, it would be for cocktails only.
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 21, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
From someone whose family has been a part of the philly food industry for 4 generations and loves eating out I can confidently say this is one of the best dinning experiences you can have in Philadelphia.
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JoshuaG
New York Area
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on July 17, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
This gem is truly a special spot for Philadelphia. Service and Food is leaps beyond any philly restaurant. Simple menu, with strong flavors.
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AnnH
New York Area
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on July 17, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
This gem offers a lively ambiance and friendly service in a unique part of town. The food was absolutely delicious. We loved it and will return next time we are in Philly!
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KomlanA
Philadelphia
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on July 17, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
That was a great experience. I enjoyed the food - if you eat pork, please try the Pork Belly. I am certain I will go back shortly. I totally recommend this restaurant. Great customer service.
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mbaek
Philadelphia
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 16, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Prior to coming, we had seen a few reviews that made us a little wary about the food and service but rest assured, this place is top notch with every. Food was delicious and beautifully prepared, drinks were refreshing, and our server was attentive without helicoptering over us - a true professional. We had the Chicken Liver Mousse as an appetizer - it was my first time having it, it was delicious with the pickled vegetable it came with. It is a little heavy/particular in flavor so it may not be for everyone. Our entrees were the Pork Belly and the Tuna, both of which were very tender and flavorful, and the pasta/rice that each came over were perfect compliments to the proteins. For dessert, we shared the dark chocolate sorbet and that was honestly one of the best desserts I've had in a long time I highly recommend it. My date and I went at 5pm and it was nice and quiet at first but as peak dinnertime rolled around, more people started to show up but it was still a pleasant noise level.
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AnneP
Philadelphia
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 11, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fond is my favorite restaurant in Philadelphia because they are exceptional in delivering on my top four priorities - cocktails, food, atmosphere and service. Fond's menu is unique, the food is superb and the vibe makes me feel like I am among friends in their home. Each drink and plate of food is treated like an understated masterpiece. Whether I sit at the bar or dine at a table, it does not take long to unwind from my day and enjoy the full experience.
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Edward
Philadelphia
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 3, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely wonderful food and excellent service. One of the best places to eat in all of Philadelphia!
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VegThanks
Philadelphia
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 1, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was terrific. Gazpacho was new to the menu and delicious. Social distancing at tables was good. And everyone just seemed happy to be there!
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CeeLeigh
New York Area
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 27, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellant food, cocktails & service. One of the best dining experiences I've ever had. Thank you Fond for a lovely dinner
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MariahA
Charleston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 26, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful spot! Thanks to the bartenders, chef, and wait staff for being so sociable, accommodating, and all around pleasant dudes. Made our trip to south philly a 10/10. Will be back!
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Fond offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (215) 551-5000.

Fond is rated 4.6 stars by 1495 OpenTable diners.

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1537 S. 11th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147

Additional information

Cross street
Tasker Street
Neighborhood
South Philly
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri, Sun 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Global, International
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Two blocks east from the Broad Street Line - Tasker/Morris stop. Bus route 45 on 12th St. at Tasker St.
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Lee Styer
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.fondphilly.com/
Phone number
(215) 551-5000
Private party facilities
At Fond, we can accommodate both small and large parties. For parties of 10 or less, our private chef’s table is available. For a larger gathering, you may reserve our entire restaurant for seating up to 40 guests. We'll work closely to create food and drink options tailored to the guests’ needs.
Private party contact
Lee Styer: (215) 551-5000

Fond

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Menu

Appetizers

Chicken Liver Mousse$14.00

Country Style Pork Pate$14.00

Greek Style Escargot$14.00

Pork Rillettes$14.00

Chilled Shrimp and Asparagus$16.00

Little Gem Lettuce$13.00

Mystic Oysters, Connecticut$18.00

Entrée

Chicken Breast$32.00

Pork Belly$32.00

Branzino$33.00

Braised Chicken and Gnocchi$28.00

What 1,495 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

Does Fond offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Fond restaurant rated?

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Featured in

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