The Fern & Fable

4.2

780 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Good for special occasions
Romantic
Neighborhood gem

Come and enjoy our Tailgate Buffet menu prior our Show "Tommy and Me"
Here are our upcoming dinner dates.
Thursday 1/16 and Friday 1/17
Wednesday 1/29, Thursday 1/30, and Friday 1/31
Dinner Reservations 4pm -7pm Showtime starts at 7pm at our Steinbright stage
! 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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4.2

4.2 based on all time ratings

4.1Food
4.3Service
4.2Ambience
2.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Fern & Fable offers a "perfect" pre-show dining experience with a cozy inside fireplace. Its Thanksgiving buffet is "excellent," featuring diverse options and standout service. Oktoberfest and culinary events showcase the chef's "extensive German culinary experience," while comedy nights blend "outstanding" food with "entertaining" performances in an "elegant" venue.

780 Reviews

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David
Philadelphia
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Perfect before the show. Loved the chili and Inside fireplace
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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
52 reviews
5.0
52 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
52 reviews
5.0
52 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
62 reviews
5.0
62 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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The Fern & Fable is rated 4.2 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

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

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

Caesar Salad

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What 780 people are saying

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