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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   Scott VIP

   Philadelphia2 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   Very loud. Need sound absorption. Otherwise good spot.
   

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   Wanda VIP

   Philadelphia31 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   Overall, this time, I just don't feel the need to go back. I'll start by saying our waitress was great, as were our adult beverages. But this time, the food was simply so-so. My pork sandwich was dry, and I've ordered it twice before where it was delicious. My friend had the white flatbread, which looked unappealing and blah altogether. And finally, the noise level is off the charts loud. (we were there b'twn 5:30 - 6:45). This alone makes for a horrible dining experience. I'd say if you don't get there early for dinner, say 4:00- 5:00 pm, don't go at all... you won't be able to hold a conversation without raising your voice!
   

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   christina

   Philadelphia7 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   The drinks name apps were good the main entrees were not that good. Also there were no parking spots when I arrived at 6:05 Pm.
   

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   OpenTable Diner VIP

   Philadelphia1 review

   3.0

   Dined 4 days ago

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

   The side rooms are far too loud - I mean really loud! Not sure if it’s the glass partitions that keep the sounds confined to the small rooms but it needs to be corrected. Service was amazing though - friendly and made great recommendations
   

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   Cecilia VIP

   Philadelphia33 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 4 days ago

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

   Service was great, food was good. Noise level is way too loud and the child at the table next to us having a temper tantrum and then coughing for the rest of dinner was disgusting! Sorry I won’t be back.
   

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   romantic

   Philadelphia5 reviews

   2.0

   Dined 7 days ago

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

   First visit to the former Friendly’s place. Enjoyed the tempura cauliflower appetizer. Hubby enjoyed his French onion soup. Ordered the airline chicken for self and other family members ordered the filet. The chicken had a nice lemon flavor taste. The wild rice was very crunchy and tasted uncooked. The asparagus looked like trees. The filet was tasty but it sits on a giant pile of blistered cherry tomatoes that looked unbalanced. The cannoli dessert was delicious. Nice to get two of them together.
   

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   Stephen VIP

   Philadelphia8 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

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

   Delicious food & great service! We will be back again!
   

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   Stevem

   Philadelphia5 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 7 days ago

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

   It was ok. I think I’d like it more outside when the weather is nicer, not a formal dinner spot but it’s nice inside.
   

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   Robin VIP

   Philadelphia88 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 8 March 2025

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

   This was my 2nd time at The Fort. I ordered the grain bowl both times and it was just as good this time. My mushroom toast appetizer came out cold, which was very strange. I took most of it home and heated it up, which was much better. Our server was lovely and attentive. My only complaint is how noisy it is. I understand if the bar area is loud, but both of the dining rooms are so loud, it is hard to have a conversation. I wish that the rooms had some noise reduction tiles.
   

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    Joseph VIP

    Philadelphia6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 7 March 2025

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

    Very loud - difficult to carry on a normal conversation.
    

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