The Fern & Fable

4.6

780 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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2 people

Dec 18, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Neighborhood gem
Good for groups
Good for special occasions

Swing Night returns to The Farmhouse! December 13th, Frank and Cassidy Wallace will be back to lead an East Coast Swing dance class from 7-8 PM, then we'll open the dance floor for the rest of the night. Our cash bar and bites menu will be available to keep you fueled as you dance the night away. All skill levels and ages are welcome, whether you’ve danced for years or this is your first time on the dance floor.

! Please note: the Fern & Fable is not currently open for regular business hours. Restaurant hours are limited due to private events at our venue, The Farmhouse at People’s Light. When the Fern & Fable is open for special dining experiences, reservations are required. Contact the restaurant by calling 610.647.1631 x158.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Pub, American
Hours of operation
Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm
Phone number
(610) 647-1631
Website
https://thefernandfable.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Celebrate your special day in the relaxed elegance and charm of The Farmhouse, the premier wedding venue in Chester County. Our recently renovated ballroom and new indoor pavilion accommodate events of all types and sizes up to 200 guests and offer breathtaking views on the seven-acre campus of People’s Light, a professional regional theatre in Malvern, PA. Our on-site, award-winning Executive Chef creates delicious signature dishes and tempting desserts to make your experience memorable.
Private party facilities
Celebrate your special day in the relaxed elegance and charm of The Farmhouse, the premier wedding venue in Chester County. Our recently renovated ballroom and new indoor pavilion accommodate events of all types and sizes up to 200 guests and offer breathtaking views on the seven-acre campus of People’s Light, a professional regional theatre in Malvern, PA. Our on-site, award-winning Executive Chef creates delicious signature dishes and tempting desserts to make your experience memorable.

Location
39 Conestoga Rd., Malvern, PA 19355
Neighborhood
Malvern
Cross street
Lancaster Avenue and 401 (Conestoga Road)
Parking details
Ample free parking is available throughout the People's Light campus.
Public transit
Septa Regional Rail Paoli/Thorndale Line-Paoli Station. This stop is 2.6 miles east from the Farmhouse and Fern & Fable on Lincoln Highway (Route 30)
Entertainment
The Fern and Fable is part of People's Light & Theatre Company, a professional, non-profit theatre that produces 7-9 plays each season. Enjoy a delicious dinner before seeing a stellar production on one of two stages on the People's Light campus. For more information about the theatre, visit PeoplesLight.org.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

What 780 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.7Value

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Review summary

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The Fern & Fable offers an enchanting dining experience with its "beautiful setting" and attentive staff. Highlights include the Thursday music series, "outstanding musicians," and events like Swing Night and Oktoberfest. Guests rave about the "amazing food," and the Thanksgiving buffet is a "fabulous tradition." Management ensures superb service.

780 Reviews

M
Michael
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We had an excellent Thanksgiving Day dinner. Restaurant was not overcrowded, service was solid and food was excellent. We will return.
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Maria
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We stumbled on the Thanksgiving buffet at Fern & Fable in 2023. We couldn’t wait to return this year. We love the food, and the picky kids in the family love it, too. The service is great and everyone is personable. This year we had a last minute need for two children and 1 adult who had nowhere to go for a holiday dinner. I sent an email to the email address listed and received a response right away from the event coordinator, Dawn, saying it was “no problem” to add them to my reservation. That made my whole day and was greatly appreciated! Great place, great food, wonderful management!
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Jean
VIP
Philadelphia
49 reviews
5.0
49 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Thanksgiving Day Buffet at The Farmhouse has become an annual tradition. This year featured a range of delicious vegetarian and vegan dishes, in addition to turkey and steamship ham carving stations. Paired with seasonal cocktails (the gluwein is warm perfection) / mocktails (like the warm apple-cider mocktail) and a good selection of beer and wines.
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Keith
Philadelphia
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Thanksgiving Buffet was Excellent. Great food and many different options were available.
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Deborah
VIP
Philadelphia
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a fabulous Thankgiving buffet! There was something for everyone, as well as all of the traditional favorites. And the wait staff is the best!
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Jean
VIP
Philadelphia
49 reviews
5.0
49 reviews
Dined on September 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great Oktoberfest! Chef and Manager have extensive German culinary and hospitality experience, so outstanding food selection and preparation. Curated beer (and, as usual, wine and cocktail/mocktail) options. We were regaled with flawless accordion music throughout, featuring polkas, waltzes, and German folk tunes. Please make this an annual tradition!
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M
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great dance night, we hope you will continue to keep these going. Love the authentic swing and rock'n'roll music, great floor. Lot of fun.
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Michele
Philadelphia
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful venue Elegant atmosphere Everything was wonderful
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Ann
VIP
Philadelphia
61 reviews
5.0
61 reviews
Dined on August 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The crowd size was perfect for a buffet. The food was delicious. The servers were very nice. Full bar was great. Comedians were very fun. Especially Missy. The other two should have read their audience a little better. Will definitely go back for other events.
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was served as a buffet and was excellent. The chicken and beef were melt in your mouth tender. The beverages were a little pricey. The tables where we ate and sat for the show were pretty tiny and we had to be careful not to light the menu on fire from the candle. We had a great view of the comedians and the show was very entertaining.
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The Fern & Fable is rated 4.6 stars by 780 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Dec 18, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

39 Conestoga Rd., Malvern, PA 19355

Additional information

Cross street
Lancaster Avenue and 401 (Conestoga Road)
Neighborhood
Malvern
Hours of operation
Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Pub, American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Ample free parking is available throughout the People's Light campus.
Public transit
Septa Regional Rail Paoli/Thorndale Line-Paoli Station. This stop is 2.6 miles east from the Farmhouse and Fern & Fable on Lincoln Highway (Route 30)
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Entertainment
The Fern and Fable is part of People's Light & Theatre Company, a professional, non-profit theatre that produces 7-9 plays each season. Enjoy a delicious dinner before seeing a stellar production on one of two stages on the People's Light campus. For more information about the theatre, visit PeoplesLight.org.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://thefernandfable.com/
Phone number
(610) 647-1631
Catering
Celebrate your special day in the relaxed elegance and charm of The Farmhouse, the premier wedding venue in Chester County. Our recently renovated ballroom and new indoor pavilion accommodate events of all types and sizes up to 200 guests and offer breathtaking views on the seven-acre campus of People’s Light, a professional regional theatre in Malvern, PA. Our on-site, award-winning Executive Chef creates delicious signature dishes and tempting desserts to make your experience memorable.
Private party facilities
Celebrate your special day in the relaxed elegance and charm of The Farmhouse, the premier wedding venue in Chester County. Our recently renovated ballroom and new indoor pavilion accommodate events of all types and sizes up to 200 guests and offer breathtaking views on the seven-acre campus of People’s Light, a professional regional theatre in Malvern, PA. Our on-site, award-winning Executive Chef creates delicious signature dishes and tempting desserts to make your experience memorable.

The Fern & Fable

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Popular dishes

Flourless Chocolate Torte

Seared Scallops

Kale Salad

Menu

Appetizers

Soup du Jour

Rolls and Butter

Caesar Salad

Harvest Salad

Fresh Fruit

Entrées

Red Wine-Braised Short Ribs

Roast Pork

Chicken Fingers

Macaroni and Cheese

Sides

Roasted Root Vegetables

Dessert

Assorted Desserts

What 780 people are saying

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