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Jack's Firehouse

Item: Jack's Firehouse
Author: Sharon Rigney

Cuisine: American, Barbecue, Steakhouse

Price: $$$

10Best Says

What could be cooler than dining in an old firehouse while enjoying mouth-watering BBQ and southern-inspired food? Doing all that while also enjoying the extra benefit of relaxing in their attractive, private courtyard setting. The inside of this 19th century building has been lovingly converted, with a great mahogany interior, while still retaining the charm of the place. The outside offers privacy in a quiet neighborhood setting. Large doors open up into the street, encouraging visitors to wander in. Once seated, enjoy selections such as Rocky Mountain Buffalo with Wild Spelt and Corn and Cranberry Ragout or Jack's Tongue Smackin' Ribs with Firehouse Fries. Wow.

Address:

2130 Fairmont Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19130
2152329000

Hours:

Lunch:: Monday; -; Friday:; 11:30am; -; 4:00pm; Dinner:; Monday; -; Saturday:; 5:00pm; -; 10:30pm,; Sunday:; 4:30pm; -; 9:00pm; Saturday; &
Sunday: Brunch:; 11:00am; -; 3:00pm

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EXPERT TIPS BY: Sharon Rigney
Philadelphia Local Expert

Outdoor Dining: "In the event you don't get outside seating in warmer weather, fret not, as the huge doors out front open wide enough, that it can allow you to feel like you're outside anyway."

Best for Outdoor Dining Because: In addition to delicious food, Jack's offers the interesting "firehouse" factor, as well as a terrific outdoor seating area to boot.

Dinner
- Appetizers
  
  Pulled Pork On Corn Chips
  
  ($7.95)
  
  Cajun Butter Basted Grilled Shrimp
  
  ($11.95)
  
  Crab Cake
  
  with Roasted Garlic Aioli and Pickled Beets ($9.95)
  
  Jacks Bone Suckin Ribs
  
  with World Champion Sauce ($10.95)
  
  Cherry Wood Smoked Beef Brisket
  
  with Caramelized Onion Slaw ($9.95)
  
  Calamari
  
  with Jalapeno Chips, Carrots & Hot Lava ($11.95)
- Soups
  
  Black Eye Pea And Smoked Hog Jowls
  
  ($5.95)
  
  New England Clam Chowder
  
  ($7.95)
- Salads
  
  Organic Field Greens
  
  with Firehouse Dressing ($5.95)
  
  Jacks Blt Caesar Salad
  
  ($7.95)
  
  Apple Salad
  
  with Spiced Pecans & Apple Cider Vinaigrette ($8.95)
  
  Spinach Salad
  
  with Anjou Pears, Feta & Champagne Vinaigrette ($8.95)
  
  Spicy Seitan Salad
  
  with Smoked Tomato Dressing ($8.95)
- Entrees
  
  Filet Mignon
  
  with Whipped Potatoes & Demi-glace ($28.95)
  
  North Carolina Style Crab Cakes
  
  with Southern Chow Chow & Roasted Garlic Aioli 22.95 ($22.95)
  
  Roasted Chicken Breast
  
  with Bacon Mac & Cheese and Mushroom Sauce ($18.95)
  
  Grilled Ny Strip Steak
  
  with Caramelized Onions, Sauteed Spinach & Gorganzola Butter ($25.95)
  
  Jacks Tongue Smackin Ribs
  
  with Firehouse Fries ($20.95)
  
  Potato Crusted Atlantic Salmon Stuffed
  
  with Crabmeat and Spicy Tomato Sauce ($21.95)
  
  Pecan Coated Catfish
  
  with Creole Red Beans & Corn Salsa ($17.95)
  
  Pork Loin
  
  with Sweet Potato Mash and Apple Brandy Jus ($20.95)
  
  Southern Vegetable Risotto in Virginian Vegetarian Broth
  
  ($16.95)
  
  Rocky Mountain Buffalo
  
  with Wild Spelt and Corn and Cranberry Ragout ($26.95)
Lunch Menu
- Starters
  
  Calamari
  
  with Hot Pepper Chips, Carrots and Hot Lava ($11.95)
  
  Cajun Butter Basted Shrimp
  
  ($11.95)
  
  Mussels
  
  with Roasted Garlic & Hot Sausage in White Wine ($9.95)
  
  Southern Pulled Pork on Corn Chips
  
  ($7.95)
  
  Crab Cake
  
  with Lemon & Roasted Garlic Aioli and Pickled Beets ($9.95)
- Soups
  
  Black Eye Pea with Ham
  
  ($5.95)
  
  New England Clam Chowder
  
  ($7.95)
- Salads
  
  Organic Mixed Greens
  
  with Firehouse Dressing ($5.95)
  
  Jack's BLT Caesar Salad
  
  ($7.95)
  
  Apple Salad
  
  with Spiced Pecans, Blue Cheese & Cider Vinaigrette ($8.95)
  
  Pear Salad
  
  with Feta Cheese & Champagne Vinaigrette ($8.95)
  
  Spicy Seitan Salad
  
  with Smoked Tomato Dressing ($8.95)
- Sandwiches
  
  Crab Cake Sandwich
  
  with Hot Lava ($12.95)
  
  Firehouse Philly Cheesesteak 5
  
  with Peppers, Onions, and American Cheese ($14.90)
  
  Pecan Crusted Catfish
  
  with Basil Aioli ($9.95)
  
  Southern Pulled Pork Sandwich
  
  ($9.95)
  
  Smoked Brisket Sandwich
  
  with Caramelized Onion Slaw ($11.95)
  
  Portabella Sandwich
  
  with Tomato, Provolone and Pecan Pesto ($8.95)
  
  Smoked Chicken Salad Sandwich
  
  ($8.95)
  
  Big 10oz. Cheeseburger
  
  with Tomato and Onions, Choice of two toppings: Sauteed Onions, Bacon, White Cheddar, Provolone, Blue Cheese ($10.95)
- Entrees
  
  North Carolina Crab Cakes
  
  with Hot Lava ($17.95)
  
  Pan Seared Salmon
  
  with Spicy Tomato Sauce ($14.95)
  
  Southern Vegetable Risotto
  
  with Virginian Vegetable Broth ($14.95)
  
  Jack's Tongue Smackin' Ribs
  
  with Firehouse Fries ($19.95)
  
  Smoked Barbecue Platter
  
  with Ribs, Brisket and Pulled Pork ($16.95)
  
  Roasted Chicken Breast
  
  with Bacon Mac and Cheese ($16.95)
  
  NY Strip Steak
  
  with Red Wine Sauce ($21.95)
Saturday & Sunday Brunch Menu
- Soups
  
  Black Eye Pea and Ham
  
  ($5.95)
  
  New England Clam Chowder
  
  ($7.95)
  
  Firehouse Soup of the Day*
  
  ($5.00)
- Salads
  
  Mixed Greens with Firehouse Dressing*
  
  ($5.95)
  
  Jack's BLT Caesar Salad
  
  ($7.95)
  
  Apple Salad
  
  with Spiced Pecans, Blue Cheese & Cider Vinaigrette ($8.95)
  
  Pear Salad
  
  with Feta Cheese & Champagne Vinaigrette ($8.95)
  
  Spicy Seitan
  
  with Smoked Tomato Dressing ($8.95)
- Appetizers
  
  Cajun Butter Basted Grilled Shrimp
  
  ($11.95)
  
  Southern Pork Pull
  
  with Sweet Corn Chips ($7.95)
  
  North Carolina Crab Cake
  
  with Lemon & Roasted Garlic Aioli ($9.95)
  
  Jack's Bone Suckin' Ribs
  
  ($10.95)
  
  Calamari
  
  with Hot Pepper Chips and Hot Lava ($11.95)
  
  Handcut Firehouse Fries
  
  ($5.95)
- Brunch Sandwiches
  
  Southern Style Pulled Pork Sandwich
  
  ($9.95)
  
  Firehouse Big Cheeseburger
  
  ($10.95)
  
  Country Style Smoked Chicken Salad Sandwich
  
  ($8.95)
  
  Smoked BBQ Beef Brisket Sandwich
  
  with Caramelized Onion Slaw ($11.95)
  
  Pecan Crusted Catfish
  
  with Pecan Pesto ($9.95)
- Brunch Entrees
  
  Philadelphia Cheesesteak Omelet*
  
  with American Cheese and Fried Onions ($13.95)
  
  Southern Omelet*
  
  with Sausage, Peppers & Cheddar Cheese ($12.95)
  
  Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes*
  
  with Turkey Sausage ($10.95)
  
  FireHouse Toast
  
  with Apple Butter and Bacon ($10.95)
  
  Breakfast Quesadilla
  
  with Eggs, Bacon and Pepperjack ($11.95)
  
  Filet Mignon Benedict
  
  with Spicy Hollandaise over Biscuits ($15.95)
  
  North Carolina Crab Cakes
  
  with Hot Lava ($17.95)
  
  Pan Seared Salmon
  
  with Spicy Tomato Sauce ($14.95)
  
  Roasted Chicken Breast
  
  with Pan Jus ($16.95)
  
  Jack's Championship Ribs
  
  ($19.95)
  
  N.Y. Strip Steak
  
  with Red Wine Sauce ($21.95)
  
  BBQ Platter Beef Brisket, Pulled Pork & Ribs
  
  ($16.95)
- Jack's Extra Sides
  
  Thick Slab Hickory Smoked Bacon
  
  ($4.95)
  
  Organic Mild Turkey Sausage
  
  ($4.95)
  
  Lancaster County Scrapple
  
  ($4.95)
  
  Creamy Cheddar Grits
  
  ($4.95)
  
  Jack's Pecan Sticky Bun
  
  ($4.95)
- Brunch Cocktails
  
  Sunny Morning Mimosa
  
  Fresh Squeezed OJ over Sparkling Wine ($7.00)
  
  The Big Firehouse Bloody Mary
  
  Premium Vodka and Special Spicy Seasoned Tomato Juice ($7.00)

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