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    The Fort Kitchen & Bar

    3.9 (53 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    Inclusive restrooms
    Madison P.

    Overall: super kind to work with when planning a larger dinner, okay food and drinks, great outdoor seating area, service has a lot of ups and downs, inclusive restrooms I loved the lights and heating in the outdoor seating. The restaurant is pretty and has good vibes. The drinks and menu are okay- nothing that stands out enough to make you want to return. The cocktail i had was pretty flavorless and light on alcohol, my fish meal was pretty good though. I went with a party of 10. Our server was super kind, knowledgeable and welcoming, but he did not check on us enough and it was over 2 hours before our food came out.

    Eggplant ravioli
    Chris C.

    This was a nice surprise for what once was the Friendly's restaurant of many years. There was a lot of time , expense, and energy into remodeling this place and adding a nice outdoor space. Or server Sam was delightful and very attentive without being overbearing. The drinks were great and we all enjoyed our meals. The blackened salmon was the star of the show and the eggplant ravioli from pasta sorrentino was amazing in a cream sauce. I love that this local collaboration was called out. Certainly worth a try and it was fairly busy at 6:00 so make your reservation on open table.

    Airline chicken
    Yuri S.

    Came here for dinner on a Sunday night with some friends. It was packed so we sat and ate at the bar. Highly recommend reservation if you want a table. They have happy everyday from 4-6 which is cool. I got the bbq wings which were fantastic. My friend got the chicken dish which was a good portion size and tasty and not dry! The bartender was great and provided fantastic service.

    Happy Hour wings
    Orrin E.

    Stopped by The Fort for happy hour. What a fun place. The decor is sleek and inviting. There were a few seats open at the bar so we sat down and were quickly greeted by the bartender. Originally we were just going to grab a drink but decided to grab an order of happy hour wings. We opted for ours with sauce on the side. They were great. We were eyeing all of the other customers dishes as they were coming out- everything looked good. I'm rating 4 stars because I plan to return and I have a feeling that I won't be disappointed by the rest of the menu. When we left- the whole place was packed. Which is a good sign.

    Iryna H.

    The restaurant looked nice out and inside from what I saw. I got the $9 BYO burger to go. The lettuce and onions looked and tasted fresh. I don't like the very thin fries and I never seen other restaurants that do that, just not filling. And no cup of ketchup was given. Well, the meet tasted very bland and even cheese wasn't much of a help. And patty was thin. Really disappointing.

    Brad P.

    I am reviewing The Fort after just one visit because its new and needs the attention. Otherwise I like to get a few visits in before dialing in my thoughts. I sat at the bar to watch an Eagles game, so this review will focus on the bar service rather than the dining rooms. Despite the upscale appearance, The Fort still captures the neighborhood bar charm. The bartenders were very pleasant and attentive. I didn't know any of the customers, but everyone was friendly and talkative. You'd expect high prices in place with this decor, but they were quite reasonable. Unlike most bars, they offer happy hour specials on the weekend and I grabbed three beers and a plate of wings for only $22. The dining rooms seemed nice with decent space and low noise levels and were kid friendly. The bar was packed for the Eagles game but this didn't slow down service. I was happy with my wings, and overheard nearby patrons complimenting their menu choices as well. The only improvement I'd like to see is more craft beer choices. But they are new and I am sure that's something they will work out down the road.

    Kids menu
    Faye K.

    I usually don't review a restaurant after one visit but since it opened a week ago, I figured I'll review this place. We made a reservation for dinner and we arrived right at our reservation time and got sat right away. We got greeted by our server right away and she took her order. We got our appetizer really fast. The wings were good and so was the French onion soup. I wish it was little hotter but it was still good. When it got to the entree, it took longer than expected. But it was okay since we were watching the Black Friday game on the tv and was enjoying our time. The reason our entree took longer than usual was the cooks were waiting for our fries to cook so our server just brought out food first, which was really nice of her. When looking around the restaurant, you can feel the nervousness and confusion with the workers but completely understandable since they only have been opened for a week. I think this location has a really big potential once they get the hang of things and little bit more training. They have a huge bar with lots of tv so it would be a great place for happy hour. The outdoor area was super cute too but shame it was freezing outside.

    Zach V.

    The Fort sits on the corner of Pennsylvania Ave / Summit Ave just up from the Fort Washington exit of the PA Turnpike. Anyone local to the area knows this building as the former Friendly's restaurant that was a long time fixture in Fort Washington. The old ice cream / diner décor has been transformed into an up scale bar & restaurant. They did a phenomenal job as the interior is unrecognizable. The interior has a dining area opposite the bar which is separated by a glass wall and there are several high top tables in the bar area. White marble counter tops line the central bar which has amble space to enjoy a few libations. I had a chance to grab lunch on their opening day which was 11/22/24. We sat at the bar and were greeted immediately. After ordering our drinks we had a chance to peruse the menu. We both ordered smash burgers (1 single, 1 double) and one French Onion soup. As the soup came out our bartender said they made a 2nd by accident so I had a chance to try it. It was one of the better French Onion Soups I've had and I would recommend it. After we finished our soup we waited a few minutes and our burgers arrived. Shoe string French fires accompanied our burgers and mine were just warm and my friends were cold. The burgers themselves were decent and I give them a B-. The edges of my patty's were burnt which I'm not a fan of. Overall we both enjoyed our meals and thought they did a really nice job with the renovation. I want to come back in a few weeks for dinner to give my final review but my first experience was positive.

    Wine Wednesday special
    Lindsay W.

    Found this place on Yelp since we were in the area. We were sat quickly. The ambiance is very cool with 60s - 70s music playing and vibrant posters of books and records decorating the walls. Finally a place with comfy lighting, chairs, and tables. The food was excellent. I got the warm grain bowl with chicken, and my friend got the roasted pork sandwich. He was a bit sad that it didn't have broccoli rabe but it did have broccolini and spinach. I also ordered a delicious cocktail of gin, grapefruit juice, orange simple syrup, and club soda. Prices were very reasonable for the vibe of the place. Our server was very friendly. I would absolutely come back here.

    Tempura Cauliflower-pretty good
    Kristina M.

    Pretty inside. The food was average. The tempura cauliflower appetizer was flavorful, although the chicken sandwich entree was very dry and didn't have much sauce on it to make it better. Our order got put in wrong and only 3 entrees came out, leaving the 4th person just sitting there while others ate. The food runner did, however, correct the order quickly, although it should have been our server who did that. No manager ever came to apologize, nor did the server. The biggest downside is that it is extremely loud in there. You practically have to shout to have a conversation.

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    The website says dog friendly on patio. We get there with our 2 15ld hypo-allergic dogs and they so no dogs allowed on the OUTSIDE patio.

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    Good drinks, good food and good service. No wait and good parking.waiter was always refilling the water glass. Good prices

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    Deafeningly loud no matter where you sit! I never even got to a table...had to leave due to the noise level.

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    Good service good food good takeout - everyone in the family likes it . Apps are the best

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    I just dont think the food is that good . We had Italian dishes,the red sauce was not tasty at all.

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    Delicious brunch and excellent service. Everything came out hot, fresh, and exactly as ordered. Highly recommend! Will definitely be back.

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    Zakes, right around the corner off of Bethlehem pike. Opem 7:30 to 3ish, closed Tuesdays

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