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The Fern & Fable

4.2
4.2
780 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
39 Conestoga Rd., Malvern, PA 19355

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
  • Neighbourhood gem
Join us for a delicious buffet dinner prior to People's Light's showing of Birthday Candles on April 11, 12, 13, 16, and 17.

! Please note: the Fern & Fable is not currently open for regular business hours. Restaurant hours are limited due to private events at our venue, The Farmhouse at People’s Light. When the Fern & Fable is open for special dining experiences, reservations are required. Contact the restaurant by calling 610.647.1631 x158.

Upcoming Calendar of Events, Details to follow

1. Easter 4/20
2. Comedy night 5/3
3. Mothers Day 5/11
4. Comedy night 6/18
5. Swing Dance 7/19
6. Comedy Night 8/23 (waiting on confirmation )
7. Comedy Night 11/14
8. Thanksgiving 11/27
9. Santa Brunch 12/7
11. Oktoberfest 9/28

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Pub, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Sun 10:00–14:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Celebrate your special day in the relaxed elegance and charm of The Farmhouse, the premier wedding venue in Chester County. Our recently renovated ballroom and new indoor pavilion accommodate events of all types and sizes up to 200 guests and offer breathtaking views on the seven-acre campus of People’s Light, a professional regional theatre in Malvern, PA. Our on-site, award-winning Executive Chef creates delicious signature dishes and tempting desserts to make your experience memorable.
  • Private party facilities
    Celebrate your special day in the relaxed elegance and charm of The Farmhouse, the premier wedding venue in Chester County. Our recently renovated ballroom and new indoor pavilion accommodate events of all types and sizes up to 200 guests and offer breathtaking views on the seven-acre campus of People’s Light, a professional regional theatre in Malvern, PA. Our on-site, award-winning Executive Chef creates delicious signature dishes and tempting desserts to make your experience memorable.
  • Area
    Malvern
  • Cross Street
    Lancaster Avenue and 401 (Conestoga Road)
  • Parking details
    Ample free parking is available throughout the People's Light campus.
  • Public transit
    Septa Regional Rail Paoli/Thorndale Line-Paoli Station. This stop is 2.6 miles east from the Farmhouse and Fern & Fable on Lincoln Highway (Route 30)
  • Entertainment
    The Fern and Fable is part of People's Light & Theatre Company, a professional, non-profit theatre that produces 7-9 plays each season. Enjoy a delicious dinner before seeing a stellar production on one of two stages on the People's Light campus. For more information about the theatre, visit PeoplesLight.org.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Easter Brunch 2025

    USD 25.00 - USD 52.00 per person

    Prepaid

    20 Apr 2025 only
    If you weren't able to get a reservation for The Farmhouse's Easter Buffet Brunch last year, now is your chance! We'll be offering something for everyone with an incredible spread of delicious food and unique spring-themed drinks, not to mention an egg hunt and a visit from the Easter Bunny. This popular event fills up fast, so don't wait! Reservations are required through our affiliated restaurant, The Fern & Fable, so reserve a table during one of our seatings at 10am or 1:30pm on Sunday, April 20th.
  • Comedy Night

    USD 45.00 per person

    Prepaid

    3 May 2025 only
    Comedy Night is back this May! We have a fantastic new set of comedians joining us on Saturday, May 3rd. Come hungry for a pre-show buffet dinner from 6 - 8 PM, then enjoy the hilarious show from comedians Tim Grill and Scott Friedman from 8 - 9:30 PM. A cash bar with be available throughout the night. Tim Grill | Headliner Born with Spina Bifida, Tim was told he would never walk. Thirteen surgeries later, you will see him limp onto stage (hence "The Barely Can Stand-Up Comic") and deliver a powerful message that "laughter really is the best medicine!" A veteran on the comedy scene, Tim has opened for the likes of Robert Kelly, Bill Dwyer, Orny Adams, Todd Glass, Artie Lange, and Jim Florentine. Scott Friedman | Feature Scott Friedman started doing comedy in the late 80's in college. Then, like no one ever, he went on a 20 year hiatus. Back on stages for the last 8 years, and severely less famous than his contemporaries who actually stayed in comedy for those 20 years, Scott has been a regular at the Borgata in Atlantic City, played the Tropicana Showroom, and been on Sports Radio 94 WIP in Philadelphia, as well as Sirius/XM radio. He's opened for some pretty big names, too, like Gilbert Godfried and Dom Irrera. See Scott while you can, he's probably due for another hiatus soon.
  • Mother's Day Buffet

    USD 25.00 - USD 55.00 per person

    11 May 2025 only
    What more could Mom want this Mother's Day than a spread of flavorful food and unique cocktails? If that sounds like the perfect way to celebrate, join us for a feast at our Mother’s Day Buffet on Sunday, May 11th. We have two seatings available at 11 am and 2 pm, so reserve your table for one of those times. Adults are $55 per person, plus 20% service and 6% state tax Children under 12 are $25, plus service and tax

What 780 people are saying

The Fern & Fable 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

4.2
4.2 based on all time ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 2.9Value

NoiseModerate

780 Reviews
  1. David

    Philadelphia4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 30 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect before the show. Loved the chili and Inside fireplace

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  2. Michael

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We had an excellent Thanksgiving Day dinner. Restaurant was not overcrowded, service was solid and food was excellent. We will return.

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  3. Maria

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We stumbled on the Thanksgiving buffet at Fern & Fable in 2023. We couldn’t wait to return this year. We love the food, and the picky kids in the family love it, too. The service is great and everyone is personable. This year we had a last minute need for two children and 1 adult who had nowhere to go for a holiday dinner. I sent an email to the email address listed and received a response right away from the event coordinator, Dawn, saying it was “no problem” to add them to my reservation. That made my whole day and was greatly appreciated! Great place, great food, wonderful management!

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  4. Jean VIP

    Philadelphia53 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thanksgiving Day Buffet at The Farmhouse has become an annual tradition. This year featured a range of delicious vegetarian and vegan dishes, in addition to turkey and steamship ham carving stations. Paired with seasonal cocktails (the gluwein is warm perfection) / mocktails (like the warm apple-cider mocktail) and a good selection of beer and wines.

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  5. Keith

    Philadelphia6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Thanksgiving Buffet was Excellent. Great food and many different options were available.

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  6. Deborah VIP

    Philadelphia19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a fabulous Thankgiving buffet! There was something for everyone, as well as all of the traditional favorites. And the wait staff is the best!

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  7. Jean VIP

    Philadelphia53 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 29 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Oktoberfest! Chef and Manager have extensive German culinary and hospitality experience, so outstanding food selection and preparation. Curated beer (and, as usual, wine and cocktail/mocktail) options. We were regaled with flawless accordion music throughout, featuring polkas, waltzes, and German folk tunes. Please make this an annual tradition!

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  8. M

    Philadelphia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 20 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dance night, we hope you will continue to keep these going. Love the authentic swing and rock'n'roll music, great floor. Lot of fun.

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  9. Michele

    Philadelphia7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 19 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful venue Elegant atmosphere Everything was wonderful

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  10. Ann VIP

    Philadelphia62 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The crowd size was perfect for a buffet. The food was delicious. The servers were very nice. Full bar was great. Comedians were very fun. Especially Missy. The other two should have read their audience a little better. Will definitely go back for other events.

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FAQs

The Fern & Fable is rated 4.2 stars by 780 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Fern & Fable

39 Conestoga Rd., Malvern, PA 19355

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Lancaster Avenue and 401 (Conestoga Road)
  • Area
    Malvern
  • Hours of Operation
    Sun 10:00–14:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Pub, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Ample free parking is available throughout the People's Light campus.
  • Public transit
    Septa Regional Rail Paoli/Thorndale Line-Paoli Station. This stop is 2.6 miles east from the Farmhouse and Fern & Fable on Lincoln Highway (Route 30)
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    The Fern and Fable is part of People's Light & Theatre Company, a professional, non-profit theatre that produces 7-9 plays each season. Enjoy a delicious dinner before seeing a stellar production on one of two stages on the People's Light campus. For more information about the theatre, visit PeoplesLight.org.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Celebrate your special day in the relaxed elegance and charm of The Farmhouse, the premier wedding venue in Chester County. Our recently renovated ballroom and new indoor pavilion accommodate events of all types and sizes up to 200 guests and offer breathtaking views on the seven-acre campus of People’s Light, a professional regional theatre in Malvern, PA. Our on-site, award-winning Executive Chef creates delicious signature dishes and tempting desserts to make your experience memorable.
  • Private party facilities
    Celebrate your special day in the relaxed elegance and charm of The Farmhouse, the premier wedding venue in Chester County. Our recently renovated ballroom and new indoor pavilion accommodate events of all types and sizes up to 200 guests and offer breathtaking views on the seven-acre campus of People’s Light, a professional regional theatre in Malvern, PA. Our on-site, award-winning Executive Chef creates delicious signature dishes and tempting desserts to make your experience memorable.
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