Scarborough Fair

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   Frances

   Philadelphia

   22 reviews

   3.0

   22 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 2

   Definitely picked a bad day to enjoy a pre-holiday lunch with my spouse.. We had a 1:45 PM reservation and had to wait 15 minutes to be seated. We were seated in a room that was filled with very very loud party luncheon crowds. The noise was intolerable. We explained this to our server who said the bar was quieter and then a table opened up next to the bar, and we gratefully accepted that.  I would never make reservations for the week before Christmas again.
   

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   Hal

   Tampa

   18 reviews

   4.0

   18 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Service was excellent. Food quality was very good while portions were a bit smaller than expected. All around good experience.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Richmond

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Holiday luncheon with 5 friends in a beautifully decorated and elegant atmosphere. Servers were attentive and very personable. Our table enjoyed the caramelized apple flatbread and spanakopitta appetizers. Entrees were the Sole Frances and Sesame Salmon, Limerick Chicken Murphy, Chicken Milanese, and Petite Sirloin. Portions were large and were delicious. The only complaint was that the Sirloin was tough. The Creme Brulee for dessert was outstanding. The restaurant was crowded and loud but still very enjoyable. We highly recommend lunch at Scarborough Fair.
   

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   Michael

   VIP

   New Jersey

   38 reviews

   5.0

   38 reviews

   Dined on December 15, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   SF is simply the most romantic place around. Delicious food, great service and ambiance beyond. Michael does a great job decorating and Elias, the owners son, is fantastic. We live the place!
   

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   James

   New Jersey

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 14, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 2

   I have been here before many times last night service was off food was off. Decorations were very extensive and festive. Nice place but wasn’t up to Past expectations
   

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   Rudy

   New York City

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on December 14, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Upon entering it was decorated extremely well for the holidays, over the top and very elegant. Our server, Diana, was absolutely wonderful. She knew the history of the restaurant as well as the ownership. The food was superb. Holiday cocktails were exquisite. First time there for us and I know we will be back.
   

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   Michele

   Atlantic City

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on December 13, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The restaurant was decorated beautifully for Christmas. The food was delicious and priced correctly
   

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   Nancy

   New York City

   7 reviews

   4.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on December 12, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   The holiday decor is what made us decide to dine here. Wonderful atmosphere. We were seated in an alcove off the staircase - like our own private space. However, because of the structure of the building it was a bit cavernous and the diners at the alcove above us were very loud which made it difficult for us to hear. Our server was very nice and she made sure to check on us throughout the evening. The menu isn't extensive and I found it to be a bit pricey. We loved our appetizers which were fried calamari with vinegar peppers and a spicy marinara and we had their hand-pulled mozzarella with tomato confit and basil pesto for dipping with garlic crostini. For dinner, one of my guests had the Organic lavender chicken while I and my other guest each had the Ricotta Cavatelli Short Rib Ragu which was served hot and we both took home half our meals - large portion. We enjoyed our appetizers and dinner, but the dessert fell short. We shared their tiramisu which was served in a cup with a lot of whipped cream and in my opinion, not a lot of cake.
   

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   Joanne

   VIP

   New York City

   10 reviews

   1.0

   10 reviews

   Dined on December 11, 2024

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   Just back from a lovely lunch at Scarborough. We three enjoyed our crab cake and chicken soprano choices, along with nice wines. Great desserts of flourless chocolate cake, pumpkin cheesecake and tiramisu. Our server (I think, Alana?) was wonderful. She was perfectly attentive and didn't rush us. The holiday decorations are spectacularly charming and really put us in the Christmas spirit.
   

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    Karen

    Baltimore

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3

    Tyler was a very attentive server. The menu is very limited. Food was good but not worthy of the prices. The decorations do not hold a candle to Charlie’s in Bay Head. This is a nice place for a special occasion but if you want entrees under $50, this is not the place to go.
    

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