Kensington Quarters

"My recent dining experience at Kensington Quarters showcased truly remarkable service, thanks to our server Hallie and the team. Initially, our evening started on a super disappointing note—it started as “trash” as I told her. We were overlooked as others around us received prompt service. My frustration peaked when informed that the only dietary-appropriate entree I could have was unavailable. However, Hallie's response to our situation transformed the entire experience. Despite the rocky start and her acknowledgement of the lapses in service, Hallie remained incredibly kind and apologetic throughout. Despite the news of the entree being unavailable, Hallie and the team managed to get the fish I could eat by reaching out to a nearby restaurant, even though it was after their closing hours. This level of dedication and exceptional service is rare and was deeply appreciated. It not only salvaged our evening but honestly it also earned Kensington Quarters a customer for life. Hallie and the team’s efforts went above and beyond, reflecting the establishment's commitment to customer satisfaction that is simply unheard of in Philly. An unforgettable experience indeed and I wish I could give them 10 stars."

"I’m kind of embarrassed I put off coming here for so long because everything about this meal was fantastic. Order all of the pastas. The oysters are great. The swordfish katsu was delicious and light enough to finish on a hot summer evening. Our server was really good, maybe just a millimeter shy of too much. Wish we got dessert but they all looked really good."

"What a joy! I’ve hosted several memorable family gathering at this Fishtown gem, which offers well prepared, fresh and delicious meals cooked to perfection with a fiery grill and wood-burning oven. Though known for fish dishes, KQ also offers delicious pasta selections. Not to be overlooked are the meats,including a flavorful ribeye which is tender and wonderfully seasoned. Appetizers were also superb, and the staff is energetic, attentive and full of personality.The tables are well spaced and the seating is comfortable."

"I would recommend this place to anyone who had an affinity for seafood. Fairly nice sized portions, good drink/wine list. However, there are two that I wasn't in love with because of the amount of caraway and Amari - friends with Fred and raspberry beret. We ordered tapas style and got 6 oysters, not listed on the online menu, but prepared very well. Fluke crudo - very tender, though could have done with less olive oil. Little Gem salad, Parisian Gnocchi, especially liked the celery root soubise, and the seared Skate wing - which I felt was the best thing we got. We paired dinner with the favorita and inzolia white."

"I'm only rating it 4 stars because I'm not a big fan of seafood, and the dinner menu was very limited, only a couple of options for me... my dinner companion, who is a big fan of seafood, said her food was just ok... my cacio de pepe was not traditional cacio de pepe, and was just ok (very watery) ...plus the portions were VERY small (especially for how expensive it was: 2 entrees, 1 appetizer, 2 drinks = $102 before tip) ...BUT, the service was excellent, everyone was super friendly, knowledgeable and professional, the "Milk Bread" was delicious, and it's got decent ambiance, both indoor and outdoor (although, those outdoor chairs leave something to be desired as far as comfort) ...it was very nice, just not my kind of place."