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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   Carly

   Philadelphia2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   They made my daughter’s 8th b day dinner so special!
   

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   Francis VIP

   Philadelphia57 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 7 days ago

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

   Service was very good disappointed with the menu selections!!
   

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   Kim VIP

   Baltimore3 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on April 24, 2025

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

   Glad to sit outside during this visit. You could hear people at the table unlike inside. Prices a bit high for a neighborhood spot and disappointing the happy hour specials only when sitting at the bar.
   

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   Michael

   Philadelphia9 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 23, 2025

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

   This was the first time we ate at The Fort. We appreciated and enjoyed all the recommendations that our server gave us: the garlic chicken wings appetizer that all four of us shared, the pulled pork sandwiches, the Cobb salad with salmon, and the blackened salmon entree. We have already made our next reservation for a family celebration. Also, based on how busy the restaurant and parking lot were on a Wednesday evening, I’d suggest making reservations.
   

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   Maureen

   Philadelphia1 review

   3.0

   Dined on April 20, 2025

   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 on April 17, 2025

   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 on April 16, 2025

   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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