Kensington Quarters

4.5 ( 601 reviews )
$50–100
1310 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125, United States
+1 267-314-5086
Kensington Quarters, nestled in the heart of Philadelphia's Fishtown neighborhood, is a seafood restaurant that has quickly become a standout destination. With a diverse menu that beautifully blends fresh ingredients and innovative preparation, this eatery delights patrons with its well-curated offerings. Diners rave about the unique "swordfish katsu sliders" and the "chitarra & clams," both of which showcase the kitchen’s mastery of flavor and presentation. The ambiance exudes warmth and friendliness, complemented by attentive service that makes each visit a pleasant experience. Notably, during happy hour, customers can indulge in "buck-a-shuck" oysters and refreshing $5 beers—a perfect invitation to unwind. The brunch menu also receives high praise, especially for its creative dishes like eggs Florentine served on delightful milk bread. What truly sets Kensington Quarters apart is its commitment to quality. Diners appreciate both the thoughtfully crafted plates and the inviting atmosphere, making it an ideal spot for family gatherings or a casual catch-up with friends. With an array of seafood, pasta, and well-seasoned meats, this culinary gem has something for everyone, ensuring each meal is a memorable one.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Service options
    • Has outdoor seating
    • Offers delivery
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves cocktails
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves comfort food
    • Serves happy-hour drinks
    • Serves happy-hour food
    • Serves late-night food
    • Has private dining room
    • Serves small plates
    • Serves spirits
    • Serves vegetarian dishes
    • Serves wine
  • Dining options
    • Serves dinner
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has bar on site
    • Has toilet
    • Has Wi-Fi
    • Free Wi-Fi
  • Crowd
    • Family friendly
    • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Planning
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • High chairs available

Reviews For Kensington Quarters

Anna D. W.
Jun 2,2025
Great brunch menu! Super friendly service, tasty options. Eggs Florentine on awesome milk bread. Tender omelette and delicious potatoes, only thing is size:) my husband said he would eat more :) and of course jelly donut, freshly made! And couldn’t not to point out the hay straw, quite cool eco friendly option and it will last through the brunch time, not like paper ones. Lastly they have inside and outside spaces, definitely kids friendly.
Brandon
May 27,2025
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.
Andrew A
Apr 4,2025
Glad they're finally back open! Wasn't expecting the drastic change in menu, but we were pleasantly surprised. First, service was excellent. We were greeted by the manager and other staff and our waitress was very kind. The plates were so thoughtfully crafted and all the flavors worked together very well. We got the chitara and it was close to perfect. Highly recommend!
Marc Abrams
Apr 1,2025
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.
Allysa Dong
Mar 31,2025
This place left a wonderful first impression on me. I sat upstairs at the bar with two friends for happy hour / early dinner, and everything was divine, from the ambiance to the food to the service. I would recommend the oysters, scallops, and yellowtail crudo. Most importantly, get a drink - my bartender Jason made the most incredible concoction for me, and I was left wanting more of the grapefruity goodness.
Deepak Prabhakar
Mar 29,2025
Get the burger at happy hour. Worth it. Edit 1/17/18: still fantastic. Went with some friends for a casual Monday night dinner and it turned into a feast. The bar, kitchen and service staff all have fantastic attention to detail and are very friendly. The mix grill is huge and easily feeds 4 with a couple of sides. Cocktails, wine, dessert also phenomenal. Hungarian sausage is amazing
Autumn Spadaro
Mar 15,2025
Easy to say the food was amazing, drinks were spectacular but the best part for me was the service. I travel a lot for work, spoiled by growing up in Austin with a service filled town I have struggled to find what I personally feel is overwhelmingly good service from staff. The food is stunning so far everything we’ve had in both visits this summer have made us leave saying, “actually felt welcome and worth every penny spent”
Tahmia Welch
Feb 5,2025
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.

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