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Bar Ferdinand
This year Join Bar Ferdinand in Celebrating Dia de la Madre this Mother's Day.
El Dia de la Madre is celebrated throughout the whole of Spain. And honoring mom is one of the most fundamental aspects of Spanish culture.
Celebrate Mother's Day Spanish style on Sunday, May 12th, as Bar Ferdinand and Chef David Ansill offer a four course Dia de la Madre Brunch.
The cost is $30 per person (plus tax and gratuity) and will be served from 11:00am - 3:00pm. Guests are encouraged to enjoy al fresco dining on the promenade (weather permitting). Felíz Día de las Madres!
For more information, please visit barferdinand.com. Reservations can be made by calling 215-923-1313.
Dia de la Madre Brunch Menu
Offered Sunday, May 12th from 11:00am - 3:00pm
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El Dia de la Madre is celebrated throughout the whole of Spain. And honoring mom is one of the most fundamental aspects of Spanish culture.
Celebrate Mother's Day Spanish style on Sunday, May 12th, as Bar Ferdinand and Chef David Ansill offer a four course Dia de la Madre Brunch.
The cost is $30 per person (plus tax and gratuity) and will be served from 11:00am - 3:00pm. Guests are encouraged to enjoy al fresco dining on the promenade (weather permitting). Felíz Día de las Madres!
For more information, please visit barferdinand.com. Reservations can be made by calling 215-923-1313.
Dia de la Madre Brunch Menu
Offered Sunday, May 12th from 11:00am - 3:00pm
81 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Rating Breakdown 81 reviews
5 stars
(29)
4 stars
(33)
3 stars
(16)
2 stars
(2)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- fit for foodies(51)
- neighborhood gem(40)
- good for groups(30)
- special occasion(24)
- romantic(21)
- hot spot(18)
Bar Ferdinand Reviews List
Review 1 for Bar Ferdinand
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
This is a stellar place
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Welcome David Ansill!!! The paella was THE best we've ever eaten and we've traveled far and wide in Spain. The tapas, too numerous to mention, were equally outstanding."
Dined on 5/14/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, hot spot
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Review 2 for Bar Ferdinand
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Loved Bar Ferdinand!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We ate dinner at Bar Ferdinand on Mother's Day - and it was fantastic! We loved everything we ordered, and we had a good variety of tapas - starting with a cheese plate. I look forward to going back and trying more things that are on the menu. My daughter spent last summer in Spain and she was very impressed with the quality of the tapas. We had eaten here once before and thought it was good - I think it is even better now, with a different chef. The service was wonderful, without being intrusive. I highly recommend Bar Ferdinand!"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, kid-friendly, romantic, neighborhood gem, hot spot, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 3 for Bar Ferdinand
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Can't wait to return!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Everything was delicious. We had the manchego with frozen apple foam - Fun!!! The scallops were perfectly cooked and the tuna special with orange and fennel was one of best dishes I've ever had. We had the truffle flatbread and I was tempted to order another to go. The decor inside is great but I look forward to dining outside on our next visit."
Dined on 3/08/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining
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Review 4 for Bar Ferdinand
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Be ready to pay! the quantity
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Be ready to pay! the quantity is super small (even for tapas) and the price is HIGH!!!!!! It's tasty but not worth the price!"
Dined on 04/05/2013
2012
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 5 for Bar Ferdinand
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Try it, don't opt for the tasting
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"If you are adventurous and flexible with food, the tasting menu is a good option because the prices for the tapas are a bit much considering you need to order 2-4 per person to fill up. The items they brought out were raw oysters, rare salmon, lamb, fried manchego balls, sardines, chorizo. Too much seafood, not enough savory items and nothing familiar that you'd expect to get at a tapas bar like a bowl of olives. I happened to like everything, so I'm not hard to please, but I saw servers walking around with those delicous patatas bravas (which we ordered because my husband was still hungry) and juicy scallops and we were brought items that didn't seem to be that popular."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, hot spot
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Review 6 for Bar Ferdinand
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Outstanding food! We thought
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Outstanding food! We thought chef Ansill only makes good French food but we were wrong he also makes excellence Spanish tapas! We ordered about 8, 9 tapas dishes and they were all very very good and tasty. I read the review from zagat and it said "appealing for adventurous diners" but I found the place have a good variety of poultry, seafood and steak dishes that can fit everyone. Nice place to bring a date or go with a group of friends. The tables are spread out enough for privacy. We are living out of town, it takes us about 1 hour and 10 minutes to go there but we will be back soon. Highly recommended"
Dined on 03/30/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 7 for Bar Ferdinand
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Stale manchego.
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Don't know what happened. Used to love this place, but it has gone way downhill. They have a great chef in place, bit the food wasnt great. Waitress was good. We had a problem with a gift card they refused to honor. Manager (ben) was not helpful.
Even some of their classic dishes (ie fried manchego w apple foam) were not nearly as good as they used to be."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2007
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Review 8 for Bar Ferdinand
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Great friendly service. Food
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great friendly service. Food was good, although I like other tapas places better. Would go would but not in a rush to do so."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 9 for Bar Ferdinand
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We had a tasting paired with
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We had a tasting paired with wines. Every course unique and wonderful! Wines were also perfect. Service outstanding as well."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 10 for Bar Ferdinand
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The noise level was overwhelming.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The noise level was overwhelming. We couldn't even hear the people at our own table and we were in the back room, not even near the bar."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2007
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Review 11 for Bar Ferdinand
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The food and ambiance were
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food and ambiance were great as always. I could have done without the live music and dancing on Valentine's day."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 12 for Bar Ferdinand
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
tiny amount of food, way to
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"tiny amount of food, way to expensive, ran out of dessert of valentines day."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2012
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Review 13 for Bar Ferdinand
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Outstanding!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food was outstanding!!! WE enjoyed everything, the food was well seasoned. Lisa our server was awesome!! This may be our favorite Tapas place!!"
Dined on 02/15/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 14 for Bar Ferdinand
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
great place
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"very good food selection. perfect for couples"
Dined on 02/15/2013
2012
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 15 for Bar Ferdinand
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Well made dishes, and very
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Well made dishes, and very tasty, but caution to any who aren't a fan of "unusual" cuts of meat because they abound in the menu (sweetbread, intestine, pig ear, etc...)"
Dined on 02/16/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic
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Review 16 for Bar Ferdinand
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We took my wife here for her
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We took my wife here for her birthday. We loved the food and wine. The service was great."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 17 for Bar Ferdinand
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Very different experience
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Very different experience but I enjoyed it. Small plates are served, so I wouldn't suggest that folks attend this restaurant if they are ready to have a full plate of dinner. Overall, it was nice!"
Dined on 02/16/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find
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Review 18 for Bar Ferdinand
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
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Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"It was Valentine's Day so noisier than I would expect it to be normally. My only complaint was that it took about 10 minutes for the waiter to come to the table. They did not seem ready for the crowd and so we never seemed to have the same waiter twice."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2012
Special Features: late-night find, romantic, special occasion
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Review 19 for Bar Ferdinand
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
When I scheduled through Open
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"When I scheduled through Open Table, I was not aware that it was a fixed price menu on Valentine's Day. My husband and I have eaten there many times before both in the dining room and at the bar. Their tapas are usually delicious; however, on the 14th, the four choices in each food area were horrible. The soup was cream of artichoke and had no taste. The salad was small (mine literally had four pieces of escarole). The fourth item of each food area was vegetarian. The fixed price was $65/person, not including drinks.
Needless to say, it was an expensive evening and we hated the food--in other words, a total waste. What is worse, we were still hungry after dinner."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: notable wine list, hot spot
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Review 20 for Bar Ferdinand
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
This was our second time at
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This was our second time at Bar Ferdinand, and it was great. The service is outstanding, the food is very good, and the wine list includes plenty of variety. A couple of areas for improvement in the ambiance department. If they seat you near the wall next to the front door, you will hear loud banging during the entire meal. It sounded like someone was doing construction on the floor above us. We think it was the door to the restaurant. The second piece of feedback would be the lighting level. It is very dark, to the point that you can't see what you are eating. Just a little more light please.
Otherwise a very good dinner. We will definitely go back!"
Dined on 02/09/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 21 for Bar Ferdinand
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food was excellent! We love
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Food was excellent! We love tapas and think that this is among the best tapas we've ever had. Don't miss the paella or the octopus! Everything was excellent, even the brussel sprouts!"
Dined on 02/09/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 22 for Bar Ferdinand
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Chef David Ansill is back
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Chef David Ansill is back at it and producing excellent food at Bar Ferdinand. Ansill has always had a strong leaning to Spain, regardless of the French naming of one of his past restaurants. We giggled throughout dinner -- enjoying every morsel of food and the nuances in every sauce, meat and veg that came to us."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2000
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 23 for Bar Ferdinand
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Always a great experience.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Always a great experience. Knowledgable.proficient staff. No stone goes unturned here. Food is delicious. Would like to see more vegetarian options. Highly recommend."
Dined on 02/01/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 24 for Bar Ferdinand
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
For the life of me, I cannot
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"For the life of me, I cannot figure out why the line for brunch was not out the door on Sunday. If your day starts with Bar Ferdinand's baked egg, you'll be happy."
Dined on 01/27/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 25 for Bar Ferdinand
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
we miss the more extensive
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"we miss the more extensive menu"
Dined on 01/21/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Bar Ferdinand
Based on the average of (56) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
6 out of 6 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic