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American Restaurant and Bar$$$$
Fairmount - Art Museum, Philadelphia
"Chicken breast w/ bacon mac n cheese in mushroom sauce"(2 Tips)
"Eastern State Pennitentiary."(2 Tips)
"historic East State Penitentiary!"(2 Tips)
"Brunch with homemade jam & pecan chocolate chip cookies for dessert!"(2 Tips)
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Lauren MellottJuly 24, 2017One of the best dinners we've had out in a while! The special was a buffalo ribeye (wonderful!), and we also ordered the roasted chicken over bacon Mac & Cheese (also wonderful!). Try the shrimp app!
Jennifer HaveyMay 4, 2013The pulled pork is to DIE for! Ribs and the pear salad are also favorites. Mack was a fantastic server. On my "best of" list for Philly.- Leah WilliamsJuly 16, 2011Great atmosphere and service! Chicken breast w/ bacon mac n cheese in mushroom sauce is awesome...ask for their cookies at the end - chocolate chip pecan - so good!
Maddie LippincottNovember 26, 2018Brunch is spot on -- the Firehouse Steak Benedict is 10/10. Also, NEVER turn down their pecan chocolate chip cookies for dessert. They're life-changing.
Rachel ShifmanJuly 29, 2018Pretty good whiskey selection, reasonable prices, and really fantastic staff. An all around great neighborhood bar
Melissa DispenzaJuly 1, 2010Little pricey, but the food and atmosphere are worth it! They give you a decent portion, the menu has great dishes, and they even give little chocolate chip cookies when you pay! Love it!
Philadelphia MagazineDecember 6, 2010The complimentary buttermilk biscuits to start, the warm chocolate chip cookies to finish, and the heavy-on-the-horseradish Bloody Marys is what makes brunch here memorable. Read more
Jon CJune 2, 2013If you are leaving the eastern state penitentiary you should grab lunch here. Get the crab cake appetizer
Desiree GertzenJuly 2, 2013Good food...bar menu reasonable dinner menu a little pricey...very nice wait staff...fun atmosphere!
Ashley VelazquezOctober 27, 2013Only worth it if you wanna eat out and go to the penitentiary; nice package available. Limited menu, horrid decor, and I'm pretty sure the water was from the tap. Um, 4 outta 10.
Mike MyersAugust 27, 2013Great service. Decent menu. Absolutely epic Bloody Mary's (Secret ingredient is Jägermeister)
Christine NolanJanuary 27, 2013Crab cakes and pulled port with chips are excellent! You will not be disappointed :).
If your at the bar...be aware that beer prices change from night to night and bartender to bartender with random taxes SMH ......
Gerardo GarciaNovember 21, 2015Try the Philly Cheesesteak Omelette - @JacksFirehouse (via @Foodspotting)
Great food, great staff, Great bar. Matt and Dean are the best.- Christopher BonkMarch 23, 2012Great place to enjoy a draft and gaze upon the historic East State Penitentiary!
Host desk straight back to the right of the bar, somebody will seat you. Try the buttercake, it's so good.
Nate MMay 27, 2016Cool views,but food is awful (our group had burger, crab cake, salad) Service not great either - brought out 4 tables food at the same time!
Kara KronenwetterFebruary 16, 2015Look classier than it should be, but the prices are very reasonable. Catfish sandwich was dry though.
Matt, Ed, and Josh....tip 'em well!!!! They're awesome!
Be wary when ordering drinks at the bar and paying cash. Prices don't include tax, but they tend to round up to the nearest 50 cents, resulting in an automatic tip. Sheisty to say the least.
There IS a host stand that usually has someone behind it. Look to the right near the back of the bar when you first come in.
Cher FerJuly 8, 2012I know from a good source this place doesn't serve fresh bread. If a customer doesn't eat it they serve it to the next person- Dutch UmbrellaApril 29, 2010Great outdoor space with a view of the front of Eastern State Pennitentiary.
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Jack's Firehouse
2130 Fairmount Ave (btwn 21st St & 22nd St)
Philadelphia, PA 19130
United States
Philadelphia, PA 19130
United States
Contemporary and classic American served in a century old firehouse.
Closed until 11:30 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- 11:30 AM–10:30 PM
- Fri
- 11:30 AM–Midnight
- Sat
- Midnight–2:00 AM
- 11:00 AM–Midnight
- Sun
- Midnight–2:00 AM
- 11:00 AM–10:00 PM
(215) 232-9000
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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"Great vegi options for me. BUT amazing fresh pulled pork (smoked the nite before) for my husband. And they garnish the bloodys w house made bacon.duh"
Anne - 8.5
"Amazing cocktails, delicious food, and very friendly servers. Loved this place! Try the veggie burger, even if you aren't vegetarian!"
Jeremy Ferguson - 7.6
"Clean and bright. And customizable Mac and cheese to die for."
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